Simon Says Hop to It Blog Hop and New Release Reveal!
Hi friends! Welcome to the full reveal and blog hop of our new release “HOP TO IT!”
What inspires you? Our design inspiration for this series is exactly that…. to inspire. My card making friends have been inspiring me to be a better person. Whether it’s taking care of myself through exercise and meditation or enjoying time spent with loved ones, friends provide tons of positive inspiration. Knowing that Spring is just around the corner is especially inspiring to me too. Hope, rebirth, and unconditional love is celebrated through the joy of Easter. The beauty of flowers can take our breath away and lift our spirits. I wish I kept up with exercising like I should and I certainly don’t always manage my schedule in a healthy way, but these things uplift me when I need help and encouragement. Through card making we can inspire each other!
It is our greatest hope as a family at Simon Says Stamp, that we inspire YOU like you inspire us! Hopefully these product designs help us to encourage each other. Do you know what I mean when I say, there is nothing like getting home after a long, (and cold!) day and seeing a vibrant, beautifully hand addressed card on the top of the mail on the kitchen counter? Seriously!? Right!? Handmade cards rock!
Shari Carroll made this card using Rain Rain Go Away Set from the new HOP TO IT release.
I am deeply grateful for Jennifer McGuire’s friendship and that she has connected so many people in our industry to form lasting friendships. Jennifer is always spreading love and kindness. After Jen introduced me to her dear friend Shari Carroll, my daughter Abby formed a quick friendship with Shari too. It’s a blessing that people like Shari radiate light and love wherever they go! Shari designed the stamp and dies set inspired by my daughter, Abby. Abby loves her boots and ponytails (and pink!) Never has a product release been more personal to me. Thank you Shari :)
Please join us today for a blog hop where designers from around the world have brought these products to life to share with you. The hop starts here on the Simon Says Stamp Blog and continues:
Shari Carroll
Kristina Werner
Jennifer McGuire
Debby Hughes
Laura Bassen
Nichol Magouirk
Lucy Abrams
Kathy Racoosin
Yana Smakula
Wanda Guess
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Yoonsun Hur
Our idea gallery is live and we invite you to view and share your work anytime!
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so sweet that a stamp is made looking like your little girl….
How great that is, a stamp-set, inspired by your daughter ! You all must be sooo delighted with it !
A happy card to start the blog hop ! I’m curious to see what projects all of you made !
It’s so true what you say that handmade cards rock !
Thanks in advance for the inspiration. And thank you for a chance to win ! Good luck to all of us.
I love Simon Says Stamps. You are my company for most of my stamping, card making needs. Thank you for having everything I want and need.
Thank you so much for always inspiring us, and always sharing so generously your talents and products!!! You are the best!!!
How awesome that she designed a stamp set around your daughter, she is adorable.
Love your stamps, I wish they were more accessible in Europe!
What a special release for you, then! Very cute images to play with. :)
Awesome release! Love the work out set! Many of the videos and projects from your blog and challenges inspire me. Thanks!
Love the release, love photos of your daughter :) Just sad not to be able to buy all :(
So cool to have a set in this release inspired by your sweet daughter. I think this card is adorable!
I so enjoyed the hop:) Love the new release especially the religious dies and stamps:)
I do like to stop by your blog here for inspiration from all your designers. thanks for sharing
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
What a nice story about friendship and that that resulted in a gorgeous stamp set inspired by your daughter.
Awww….that is so sweet, it’s nice to know the back story to the designing process, especially in this case! :D
Love these stamps and dies I want them all, amazing collection and very cute and adorable images…
Great release! I love the ‘be strong’ set but that little girl with her rainboots on is also so adorable!! Can’t wait to see the creations with this fun stuff… on to the hop!
Congrats on another wonderful release! This image of the little girl with trailing bunny is adorable!
I love your blog because you always bring such great inspiration to me. I love to grow in my card making and you always have such great new techniques and products. Thank You.
AWWW what a precious story to share and it definitely is a heart warming story!! It is so awesome that your daughter was Shari’s inspiration for the stamp set. What a heart warming read you shared wow..I definitely had tears and the warm fuzzy feeling. You really know how to write a story maybe you’ve got a book in your future too. My creative level has risen dramatically since i’ve gotten acquainted with You Tube which has been since late 2012 and visiting blogs I am always so grateful for everyone sharing their talents and their from the heart creative ideas along with their story shares just as you have done. Thanks so much for all your hard work and always putting together your amazing hops I do know it’s lots of work for you and your DT but it is so appreciated and you are most generous with your giveaways too.
I am looking forward to visiting each gals blogs and enjoying their talents. YOU so ROCK!!
Joan- wow, you are so kind! Thank you for the sweet note, I appreciate it wholeheartedly :) Isn’t Youtube awesome!? YOU so rock :)
Wow! I love Simon Says Stamps I’d like to have them all. And this is looking like a great release.
A cute girl with her bunny!
Love these release, lots of human stamp ^^
Enjoyed the pictures of your child and the story of friendship!!! I believe that I was introduced to Simon Says Stamp by watching one of Jennifer McGuire’s videos. I have been ordering from you since that time. GREAT new release. Wish I could buy it ALL!!!!
Great new release! There is such a variety, but all so inspirational!
Heidi! the only thing more adorable than the Abby stamp, is the real Abby… how sweet is she? and Shari to capture her so perfectly! Fabulous card…
=] Michele
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What an awesome release and fantastic hop! So much amazing inspiration to learn from. Thanks for everyone their fabulous talents!
I have been looking for a good Easter stamp set for a long time. Thank you!
I love this new release!!! It is so wonderful that your daughter is the inspiration for the stamp set!!! I am sure she is thrilled!!!
Simon Says Stamp is one of my first blog stops each day, because I can’t wait to see what creativity has taken place while I was elsewhere. The new stamps created by Shari in honor of your daughter are perfect. I’m not a fan of “cutesy” little girl stamps and these are just right. Lots of good, new items in this release and I can’t wait to see what everyone has created.
What a cute stamp set, love it. What a pretty little girl to be inspired by too.
Love this release. Oh my I am in trouble!
The new release looks great! I’m excited to see what everyone has come up with!
Very nice products! I like the stamps.
What an awesome new release – i love this little girl stamp – so adorable…
Such a sweet release! Adorable!
Looking forward to another fantastic release! Love the cute card which is nearly as cute as Abby!
Yay love Hops! This will be so fun. Hops are always so inspiring. I find inspiration from many things especially bright colors and rain!~kim
Heidi these are all gorgeous and I especially love the set inspired by your own little cutie Miss Abby :)
Thanks so much for my stamps to play with, I just know I will use the beautiful Artful Flowers over and over. THANK YOU xx
Such a sweet story – friendships mean so much, don’t they? This stamp set is just the cutest I’ve seen in awhile and is going on my “wish list” right away. Your daughter is cute as a button and I’m thinking you might need to consider a whole series of stamp sets based on this little cutie!
Now, I’m off to get a second cup of coffee and continue hopping along! Thanks for a great start to my Friday morning!
WOW fabulous release! Love all the projects and your card is beautiful too! Thank you for all the inspiration. ~ Carol W. workmanscraps at gmail dot com
Love this new release, I really needed some GOOD encouraging sentiments. (I send my challenge cards to the homebound from my church and this release is perfect for that.) My crafty friends, both online and monthly crop along with daily aerobic workouts (did I see that in your release this month too!) are what inspire me .
oh what a fun release! your little girl is just adorable and so is the stamp set she inspired!
What a great story! I love that the stamp was inspired by your beautiful daughter. Your card is really adorable and I just love it! In fact, I don’t think I have seen anything on this new release from Simon Says that I don’t love. Thanks so much for sharing :)
What great new products! I’m drooling over a whole bunch right now! Can’t wait to for the inspiration from the blog hop!!
How sweet is this stamp?! LOVE!
I think it’s fantastic that you’ve created a stamp set inspired by your daughter! And it’s super cute, too!
Beautiful story. Love the new designs. Thank you for inspirations.
Wonderful release some truly inspirational pieces of work on this fun blog hop. Thank you ladies for sharing all your precious works of art with us:)
Heidi, you brought tears to my eyes. I love this post! Not just because this release is awesome but also because you hit the nail on the head about what is important in life! And you are so right about crafty friendships! Thank you for reminding me why I love this hobby so much! ♥