[Don’t throw it away!!] Upcycling Used Wrapping Paper: Folded Tree Ornaments
MERRY CHRISTMAS crafty friends!! For those that celebrate, all of us at Simon Says Stamp hope you have a very blessed and happy holiday today!
For the past few years, we’ve been giving you ideas to upcycle your holiday wrapping paper. Today, I have some inspiration to keep the kids busy during their break by making simply folded paper tree ornaments.
These ornaments can be stored flat to enjoy year after year. They are made by cutting a stack of wrapping paper (I cut 7 at a time) with a 5 1/2″ circle die.
The cut circles are folded in half, then folded in an accordion manner to create the shape of the tree. The paper is so thin that it’s really easy to get crisp creases.
Punch a hole in the top for the string and have the kids adorn their trees with gems, sequins, or buttons!
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Did You Know? December 2023 Edition!
Hi friends! Happy STAMPtember® eve! Today I have a new edition of our popular Did You Know series!
NEW Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Colors!
Have you seen?! Our 12 newest colors to our Simon exclusive Pawsitively Saturated Ink collection have debuted over the past month and we’re SO excited about these delectable shades! From dusty purples and spicy oranges, to rich reds and rustic greens, these colors make stunning additions to our existing inks! There are also re-inkers available for all the colors, and they are able to be purchased individually or as sets!
Rainbow Splash!
Whether you are a rainbow-lover or a new crafter, there’s something for everyone with Rainbow Splash! This curated collection of products is exclusively available at Simon Says Stamp and features the perfect rainbow of cardstock, ink, embellishments, stamps, embossing folders, and more! The thoughtfully chosen colors take all the guess work out of deciding what you need for a rainbow. All of the products coordinate perfectly—the inks match the cardstocks, the cardstock matches the gem stickers… a crafter’s dream come true! And if you are new to crafting, this is the ultimate collection of products to get you started because everything is so approachable!
Simon Says Stamp Swatching Tags!
If you are like me and enjoy swatching out your inks and cardstocks so that you can see the colors easily as you work, then you are going to LOVE our Simon Says Stamp Swatching Tag die set! The set includes 1 tag die and 2 swatch options that cut multiple swatches at once. You can use this die set to make swatch tags for all of your favorite crafty products—and then slip the tags onto our Simon Ring Clip to keep them all together and at your fingertips!
Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Perfect Craft Pad
When die cutting, there’s always a bit of “weeding” to do—getting all those little bits of paper out from between the die cut piece. To help you keep your die cut from getting bent during this process, you’ll want to have our Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Perfect Craft Pad by your side! The cushioned pad provides a soft place for your die cut to sit while you pop the little negative pieces out. In addition, you can use the pad for piercing holes into your projects—great for adding pierced details or stitching holes! A great tool to use with the Pawsitively Perfect Craft Pad is our Simon exclusive Place and Pierce tool!
I hope these tips have helped you learn a few tricks for your upcoming crafting projects… Thanks for tuning in today and spending some time with me!
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Take Your SHINE to the NEXT Level- Hot Foil Love Ya Card: Amore Laurafadora
Hi friends! Happy Saturday! I’m always delighted to welcome back special guest Laura Bassen to our blog today who is showcasing a gorgeous variety of newly released products on today’s project including Love Ya Hot Foil Plate, Love Ya die set, Noted Heart Stamp and die set, Hearty Tweed Stencil, and Be Mine Embellishment Mix. Be sure to watch the video for all the details and enjoy!
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Thanks so much for stopping by, and thanks to Laura for being our guest!
Psst..Still looking for the perfect gift or a stocking stuffer?!
