You should have arrived here from Melissa Phillips' blog. If you have just happened upon me today and want to start the hop from the beginning, go to the Simon Says Stamp blog. We'll be giving away a $25.00 gift certificate at every stop on the hop, so don't forget to leave a comment! The winners will be announced at the Simon Says Stamp Store Blog next Wednesday, April 18.
My first card features the sweet Center Cut Flowers. This is a large cling stamp with a square border of flowers and this smaller circular bunch inside it, which is removable and can be stamped separately. When I first looked at this stamp, my mind went immediately to an old-fashioned tussy-mussy, a little handheld bouquet of violets encircled in a doily.
supplies: white, periwinkle, and black card stock, Bristol paper, Simon's Center Cut Flowers and Hope dies, Spectrum Aqua markers and water, Tim Holtz Doily embossing folder, purple adhesive genstones
Since we've been having an extended winter, my "hope" is that spring arrives soon!
Since we've been having an extended winter, my "hope" is that spring arrives soon!
My next card uses the Stitching Butterflies dies.
supplies: white, black, and pink cardstock, dps from MFT Plaid Patterns Merry & Bright and Lawn Fawn Watercolor Wishes pads, Simon's Stitching Butterflies dies, Stitched Rectangle dies, and sentiment from Beautiful Day, adhesive strips
I carried the stitching theme throughout the card by using the Stitched Rectangles.
And finally, I received a new stencil, called New Beginnings.
And finally, I received a new stencil, called New Beginnings.
supplies: white and Green Apple cardstock, Simon's New Beginnings stencil, sentiment from Beautiful Day, Stitched Rectangle die, gathered twigs, twisted citron, and worn lipstick distress inks, finger dauber and Fantastix to apply inks through the stencil
That's it from me - your next stop is at the amazing Kathy Racoosin's blog. I know she'll have something scrumptious to show you!
Here's the Hop order for today:
That's it from me - your next stop is at the amazing Kathy Racoosin's blog. I know she'll have something scrumptious to show you!
Here's the Hop order for today:
I just adore those butterflies! beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet and pretty cards. Love the new release.
ReplyDeleteThank you, your cards are so pretty. Such wonderful colors!
ReplyDeletei love your cards
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always, Jo x
ReplyDeleteSuper beautiful cards!! I love the first floral one so much! :)
ReplyDeleteLove them all Lin!! TFS
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards :) those butterflies make me happy. Awesome release!!
ReplyDeletePurple being my favorite color, I am in love with your
ReplyDeleteviolets. The pink butterflies with the plaid are lovely and I love the New Beginnings stencil. Your cards are all beautiful.
such beautiful work - love these butterflies:)
ReplyDeletePretty cards! I really love the tree withe the fluttering dots falling off.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love what you did with the tree stencil, that's amazing.
ReplyDeleteCute cards! I like the first one with the doily. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Lin, I love that centre cut flower stamp so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI just love that tree.
ReplyDeleteThose dies are just beautiful - love the cards.
ReplyDeleteLin, your cards are ALL wonderful and you used my top three picks from my wish list! ♥ that, a fantastic job on all of them! TFS!
ReplyDeleteI love the stitching on the butterflies! Your cards are really nice. Well thought out and thoroughly executed
ReplyDeleteAll three cards are just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your cards are really beautiful. Loved your cards and the colors really made your cards shine. (Almost had to put my sun glasses on) LOL Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love this release! Thanks Diane
ReplyDeleteOh my!!! Your cards and colouring are totally gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. So many things from this release that I want.
ReplyDeleteI like the simplicity of each card. They are really lovely!
ReplyDeleteCute, cheerful cards!!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous! Really beautiful designs!
ReplyDeleteSo much spring goodness!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove these beautiful cards, Lin!
ReplyDeleteI really like the card with the New Beginnings stencil. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI particularly love the plaid card. Colors are great!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful cards!!!
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Thanks for inspiring!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all fantastic! The first one has the perfect colors and the doily embellishment to pair with the sentiment....beautiful. I love the framing on the second card with the butterflies in the corners, it has a simplicity about it that allows for the bold colors and patterned paper to not get hidden. The third card has that soft, spring look to go perfectly with the sentiment. I love that you kept it flat with no dimension...a new beginning kind of feel.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and sentiments. Love the new release too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards and love the new stamps!
ReplyDeleteWonderful release & absolutely beautiful cards, Lin! You've inspired me!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I am especially loving that Doily Embossing Folder and put it right on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteI so have to get that tree stencil! Beautiful cards
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS cards!! I love them all & will be ordering that awesome Center Cut Flowers set soon! Love everything about that card!
ReplyDeleteWow all 3 are gorgeous. Im loving this release n i too need that flower cut out stamp. Ur cards are beautiful. Great job
ReplyDeleteI love your Tussie Mussie. My Mom used that word when we were going to prom. Thanks for the nostalgia.
ReplyDeleteLove all 3 cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration.
FABULOUS CARDS! The Center Cut Flower and Stitched Butterflies are my favorites in this new release. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card
ReplyDeleteI think the center cut flowers is my favorite of this release. All your cards are absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe tussie mussie inspired card is my favorite. The combo of blue and white always looks beautiful to me. Your other cards are just gorgeous, too, Lin!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THEM ALL!!!!
ReplyDeletePretty cards! I really like the tree card a bunch.
ReplyDeleteNeat and elegant!!
ReplyDeleteLove all of them! Beautiful😃
ReplyDeleteI love your first card, I think this is my favorite stamp from the release. Gorgeous cards all around!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the butterflies.
ReplyDeleteThese are all so beautiful and colorful! This is a great stamp set.
ReplyDeleteWow, these are all so different and so beautiful! I especially love the third card with the stencilled tree, but all of your makes are really gorgeous! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! Those butterflies are quickly becoming a favorite of mine.
ReplyDeleteYou've been really busy! All of these are just beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and inspiration, I love the beautiful butterflies on your second card!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards!! LOVE them all!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. Great inspiration. Thanks for sharing. This release is awesome.
ReplyDeleteAll the cards are unique in their own way. I must say I would pick the butterflies because I love the little flutter creatures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards using several different techniques.
ReplyDeleteI love the "tussy mussy" card. Those are my colors! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe tree card is my favorite. Good job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards. Its hard to pick just one. They are all beautiful
ReplyDeleteLin, you've made your examples shine! I love the flowers (Of course) and now I wish I had added that tree to my shopping cart...ah well there is always the wish list.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful ! I love the colors of the different cards.
ReplyDeleteAll three are gorgeous cards, but my favorite is the tree one.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards. Thanks so much for sharing...
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the doily on your Hope card
ReplyDeleteFabulous set of cards! I love the Stitching Butterflies Wafer Dies. I love the sentiments your used.
ReplyDeleteI love that background stamp, and also that the center pops out to create a beautiful focal element, just as you have done! Its versatility is the thing that caught my eye immediately. Thank you for showing me what I knew was possible!
ReplyDeleteThese are all great! I just love that tree stencil and stitched butterflies.
ReplyDeleteI really love that center cut flower stamp - you made it lovely
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards Lin!! And I admit- I do know what a tussie mussie is:)
ReplyDeleteI liked the tree card best
ReplyDeleteYhese are so lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe stitched rectangles and stitched butterflies complement each other perfectly. Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the stitched butterflies, as well as the tree stencil.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards with awesome sentiments
ReplyDeleteWow how gorgeous and that tree stencil is a must for us crafters! Looks like I need to place another SSS order, they will know my address by heart! 😉
ReplyDeleteAll three cards are so lovely, each one with it's special touches! The stenciled tree turnout fantastic, I love the little pink buds.
ReplyDeleteJust love all your cards, Lin, but especially the stenciled tree one! So delicate & pretty!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these pretty cards.
ReplyDeleteIt's obvious you a card designer from your cards today. All the extra touches you add( doily behind the tussy mussy, stitched butterflies with stitched rectangle,and terrific use of the tree stencil) make your cards works of art. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all beautiful. I especially love the colors of the second one.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards. I like the doily on the first, the plaid and butterflies on the second and the stenciling on the last one.
ReplyDeleteI especially love the periwinkle floral card!!! I hope the stamp isnt sold out!!!
ReplyDeleteAll three cards are wonderful, but the first one is just stellar!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful cards. I love the pop of color on white. I love pink/green together and I'm mad for plaid. And those butterflies are amazing. Just lovely cards.
ReplyDeleteI love your cards. I just love the sentiment on the butterfly card. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards :) Love them all
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects Lin!! I like especially the first one, the pretty flowers done in your signature blue color!
ReplyDeleteThe doily makes the flowers pop
ReplyDeleteOh my, such fabulous cards!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love the floral...love the butterfly...well, there's nothing I dislike. Everything is fantastic ♥
ReplyDeleteI'm with you! I hope Spring is on its way! hopefully your pretty cards will beckon it!
ReplyDeletegreat talent shown here. Love them all and am eagerly awaiting spring.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love those butterflies.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteThere is snow in our weekend forecast again! :( But at least in crafty world, it's springy and colorful! :)
ReplyDeleteI love these cards thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLike the variety of framing, faux stitching & coloring.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Beautiful cards! Love those butterfly dies!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! I really like how you paired the stitched butterflies with a stitched frame!
ReplyDeleteThe butterflies are so so cute. Beautiful!
ReplyDeletewonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove each of your cards! So unique...great release! Thanks to all at SSS!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are awesome. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards. Each one is perfect in its color choices and layouts. Simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thanms for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! All beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteas always, pretty!
ReplyDeleteAmazing release and gorgeous cards ladies!!
ReplyDeletePerfect card to welcome a much needed spring! These cards are lovely
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!! great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love the images, dies, stencil.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful just beautiful. Thank you
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! They're all such pretty designs, but my favorite is the one you made with the stencil! Each would be beautiful framed.
ReplyDeleteLovely collection of cards. So many wonderful ideas.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the flowers, butterflies, and that awesome tree stencil!
ReplyDeleteLin, I love how you used bling to fill the circles on the flower stamp! So pretty! And I love the layout and color combo of your butterfly card so much! Perfect simplicity! And I give you major credit for the stencil card. I would have made a mess of that, even with Fantastiks! Great job on all of them!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful... makes me want to stamp and color
ReplyDeleteLdyjs@outlook.com
Your cards are beautiful. I have to get my hands on the butterfly dies you used. They are terrific! Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us!
ReplyDeleteI love all your beautiful cards! The butterflies and tree are amazing and I must have them!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love butterflies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, perfectly executed! You so perfectly highlighted the new products. I have a soft spot for periwinkle so you captured my attention immediately with your first card.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used this plaid paper. Really do love this butterfly die. Thank you for sharing your techniques.
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are great, but I really like the first one. Thanks for the inspiration. :)
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are so pretty. As for the first one, the posies with the doily, we called them nosegays, go figure! Thank you for sharing your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYou really rocked that New Beginnings stencil. Beautiful job on all your cards.
ReplyDeleteThe Butterflies are wonderful. I also like the tree stencil and you did a fantastic job on them all. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards Lin, especially the tussie mussie one :-)
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
My two favorites with this release are the center cut flowers and the stitched butterflies, and you showcased them beautifully. Thanks for some great inspirations.
ReplyDeleteLove the color choices. Very pretty use
ReplyDeleteof the DP backgrounds. I have tons of DP
and am always looking for ways to use it.
-amy bishop
I love your cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to share your wonderful projects. They are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love the plaid. Makes me think that spring will come!
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful cards, I too am hoping that spring arrives soon as another winter storm approaches
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
Barb Housner
I love your New Beginnings card. It just inspires hope within me!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I especially love the butterflies with the plaid background!
ReplyDeleteLove your card.
ReplyDeleteJust ordered the stamp - excited to use it - love your colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the trees and butterfly... And that plaid is awesome
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing. Looking forward to trying that pastel look on my cards
ReplyDeleteoooo...YES with the plaid!
ReplyDeletebeautiful, fun cards!
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome cards! You really showcased the new release products.
ReplyDeleteAll very lovely cards! I love the floral bouquet layered on top of the doily - such a lovely, fresh, Spring look!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - they are all so lovely and fresh. They are a wonderful showcase for the new release!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteAll three of your cards are lovely; I am truly drawn to the first one though. That stamp is amazing and I am so excited to get it in the mail. I am really enjoying the inspiration you LIN, have given me with your card. I really also liked the stencil of the tree that you did. It is so soft and delicate but bold at the same time. Thank you for making such beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Cards. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!!
ReplyDeletethe center cut flowers stamp is my absolute favorite from this release and love how you have created with it, Lin!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards. When I first saw the center cut flowers stamp I didn't think I would like it but your card has helped change my mind. It is such a pretty flower.
ReplyDeleteReally Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteStunning work - I am in love with those butterflies - TFS and for this hop
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are beautiful!! Love the flowers from the center of the stamp!!! Your coloring is superb on all the cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards!! I love your card with the New Beginnings stencil!! It's so so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! Love the periwinkle flowers!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards, especially the tree!
ReplyDeleteLovely set of cards!!
ReplyDeleteThese butterflies are so great. Great cards.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty creations! Love the new butterfly too. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are so pretty. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove your pretty cards. I think my favorite is the violets!
ReplyDeletegreat cards, I love how the flowers match your logo banner (liverwort?)
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing these beautiful ideas!
ReplyDeleteAll three of your cards are great! I love the New Beginnings stencil.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, simple designs. The violet bouquet is wonderful--will definitely use that idea!
ReplyDeleteYour HOPE card is fabulous! Love bouwith the doily! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
ReplyDeletelovely cards, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love all the different designs!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your work, three beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, so lovely!
ReplyDeleteThese are such lovely cards...each unique, all so beautifully created. tfs
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE your cards, Lin! The butterfly card is just gorgeous with that beautiful plaid cardstock paired with the green Watercolor Wishes is such a great combination! And those adorable butterflies really stand out on that awesome background!! Also, that tree you inked from the stencil is so awesome and makes a stunning card!!
ReplyDeletelovely, Lin! The stenciled tree is just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove all your beautiful cards. I really like all the butterflies and tree card. All these gorgeous colors reply makes it feel more li,e spring.
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful blue flowers!
ReplyDeleteI love all the cards, but the top one is my favorite. And the use of the doily is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe card with the tree is beautiful! But the pink and green one with the plaid paper and the stitched butterfly are my favorite. Love how that one turned out! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely work.
ReplyDeleteWow! This may very well be my favorite stop on the hop!! Each of your cards is phenomenal and feature so many different SSS products that I LOVE. Thank you SO much for sharing these designs!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love those butterflies...will have to order them soon!
ReplyDeleteAll 3 are equally stunning. Lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteTFS
XO April
That’s a gorgeous set of cards, perfect for spring !
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