Stitch It

 

 Hello Monday, my friends! And welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Thank you for joining us for the  Fun with paint  Challenge and we hope you will all join us again this week too.

This week the challenge is: STITCH IT

Going down memory lane with my ocean themed tag... 

I began with some ink smooshing on my tag with Citrine and Ground Espresso inks.

Next, I stamped over the tag with Simon's Pepita background and Ocean ink. This stamp is quickly becoming a favorite! 

 I punched holes in the bottom of my tag and stitched string along the bottom. Then, I tied string onto my stitches. I also added some black and white washi tape. 

I inserted a tiny photo from my spring cruise into the lifesaver that I had fussy cut.  

I popped up a few shells... 

...and I dug in my stash and four this Memory Lane signpost and a rusty star to add. 

Summer is the perfect time to stroll down memory lane. A stroll on the beach looking for ocean treasures would be even better! Hope you are enjoying your summer!  Create, add some stitching, and join the fun this week. 

As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a $25 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store 

Supplies:

3 Quarter DesignsCoastal Boardwalk papers

Simon Says Stamp Pepita Background stamp

Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated inks - Citrine, Ocean

Tim Holtz Ground Espresso ink

Simon Says Stamp Small Blending Brush

Simon Says Stap Fine detail Scissors

Ranger Dina Wakley Media Tag

Doodlebug Design Black and White washi tape

string

Beacon 3 in 1 glue

hole punch

Ranger Mister Bottle

Simon Says Stamp Foam Squares

Memory Lane metal sign

Rusty Metal star 

So now it's YOUR turn, Happy Crafting! Maura

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Friend Like You

Friend Like You release here: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/friend-like-you

Welcome to our Friend Like You blog hop! There is a ton of inso from all of our participants, so be sure to check the links below. 

BIRDHOUSE LOVE

 UPDATE: Thanks so much Splitcoaststampers for selecting ny birdhouse as a weekly favorite!!

HEY FRIEND!

For my birdhouse, I stamped four images side by side onto watercolor paper. Once dry, I took a ruler and stylus to score between each section, then I fussy cut it out.. 

I sketched a little bird...I think it has a bit of a grumpy look to it.

I used watercolors to color in the image.

Same step with my bird...

I created a little nest for the bird, added I miss you, and glued the four sections together.

I also made a tag with the birdhouse...an ink smooshed background, some stenciling, and the birdhouse I had stamped on white paper. I added a bit of shadow around the house to pop it. 

I hope you've enjoyed by two projects for the Friend Like You release! I have enjoyed making them to share with you. Looking forward to your creations with the new release!

Leave a comment on each blog for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from Simon Says Stamp! You have a chance at each stop on the hop! Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog July 2.

PLEASE SHARE YOUR OWN CREATIONS WITH THE NEW RELEASE IN THE GALLERY HERE.

CHECK OUT ALL THE INSPO!

HOP ORDER: 

Simon Says Stamp Blog 
Nina-Marie Trapani
Laura Bassen
Cathy Zielske
Barbara Tarayao
Heather Hoffman
Keisha Charles
Mindy Eggen
Heather Ruwe
Yana Smakula
Caryn Davies
Maura Hibbitts
Allison Frazier
Tracy Ware
Revati Panickar
Michelle Langley

SUPPLIES:

Simon Says Stamp For the Birds stamp set

Simon Says Stamp White cardstock

Simon Says Stamp Versa Fine Clair Nocturne ink

Daniel Smith Watercolors - Pyrole Red,  Yellow Ochre,  Jane's Grey, Phthalo Turquoise,  Cascade Green

Watercolor brush

Simon Says Stamp Fine Detail and Everyday Scissors

Bearly Art Precision Glue

Stylus

Black Pen

Simon Says Stamp Foam Squares

Manila Tag

Simon Says Stamp Pawsitelely Saturated inks - Mocha and Citrine

Book paper

string

Stabilo Aquarelle

Simon Says Stamp Small Blending Brush

 

Cuppa Joe

 

 Hello Monday, my friends! And welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Thank you for joining us for the  Transport It Challenge and we hope you will all join us again this week too.

This week the challenge is: Use Ephemera/Layer it Up

It's always time for a cuppa joe in my world! I do love a good cuppa! My favorite coffee roaster is in the torn next door - Upstate Coffee Roasters. (upstate New York to be exact) I love how each blend is named for a location in upstate, and each is delicious!  I get my coffee in whole beans and grind it in small batches, so it is always fresh. The company is also focused on outdoor activities like mountain biking, hot air ballooning, rodeo and more.  The empty coffee bag inspired my tag this week. 

Lake George NY is a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. There are even paddle wheelers that roam the lake.

UPSTATE CUPPA JOE 

Let's start with some good grungy ink smooshing. 

Next up, collage a bold layer of tissue onto the tag.  

Add my coffee bag, a cup stamped on ledger paper and a fern for the outdoors. I also distressed the edges of the tag.  

A couple of clock images...because it is always time for coffee in my worlds, and even a pup. Do pups like coffee? - oh yes, if it has cream in it!

And if I added a dog, I had to add a cat, because the same cream in the coffee story holds for them! 

I added a fern and the cuppa joe from my stamped image... 

I spritzed Vintage Rust and Cosmic Shimmer onto the tag for a more vintage look.  

Added some fun black and white washi tape... 

Upstate Cuppa Joe 

As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a $25 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store 

Supplies:

 Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Fresh Brewed Blueprint stamps

Seth Apter  Paper Artsy Printed Tissue 

Prima Nature Academia Ephemera

Stamperai Altered Ego Ephemera

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Mini Flair

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Transparent Moths

Doodlebug Designs Broomstick Washi Tape

Tim Holtz Distress Ground Espresso ink

Simon Says Stamp Versa Fine Clair Nocturne ink

Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ocean ink

Simon Says Stamp Small Blending Brush

Simon Says Stamp Everyday Scissors

Simon Says Stamp Foam Squares 

Bearly Art Precision Glue

Brutus Monroe Vintage Rust Liquid Pigment

Andy Skinner Cosmic Shimmer

Spray Mister

Glass Media Mat

Ledger Paper

Coffee Bag

So now it's YOUR turn, Happy Crafting! Maura

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