Studio Monday with Nina-Marie: Make a Card with a Matching Envelope
Hello friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you! I have an interactive card to share today using our exclusive Reveal Window dies, and the My Favorite Things Hug it Out stamp set.
Have you tried our Reveal Window dies? They are such a fun and unique way to add a surprise for the recipient. Inside my Reveal Window is a sweet image from the Hug it Out stamp set. I also ink blended a cute background with the Layering Hearts stencil set from Simon.
To further enhance my Reveal Window, I filled it with die cuts from our Simon Says Stamp Chunky Hearts Panel. These will fall out of the Reveal Window when someone opens it! It’s not necessary, but a fun feature that makes the reveal even more special!
Not only did I create this adorable card, but I also decorated my envelope with the Hand Stamped stamp set from My Favorite Things. Customizing the envelope with a bit of stamping really makes your card feel extra-special to the recipient. I not only stamped the flap with a “happy mail” heart, but on the front of the envelope I also added a second set of stamping!
Did you know that this Hand Stamped set that I used on the envelope is available as a FREE gift with purchase from Simon? Simply purchase any My Favorite Things brand of products and this will automatically get added to your order (while supplies last)!
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Card Kit Reveal and Inspiration: Spring Windows
Our March 2021 Card Kit, Spring Windows will have you excited for flowers and fresh breezes!
In the kit, you’ll find our brand new, Simon exclusive Spring Windows 6×8 stamp set, along with our Beautiful word and shadow dies.
We’ve also included a variety of Tim Holtz products – 3 assorted Distress Markers, a selection of Quote Flair, plus 1 sheet of label stickers! (NEW Idea-ology products not even available in stores yet!!!) Everything pairs perfectly with the spring-themed Carta Bella patterned papers, 1 sheet each of Simon acetate and vellum (perfect for windows!), 2 each of Simon brand envelopes and cardstock, and a sheet of Neenah Desert Storm.
Our Spring Windows card kit has everything you need to celebrate the coming of spring!
The NEW Spring Windows 6″× 8″ stamp set and the Beautiful die set are available for individual purchases in our store!
Don’t forget! We have LOTS of gorgeous card kit inspiration to access and add to in our Card Kit Galleries!
You can purchase the kit at $39.99, or you can subscribe to our kit of the month program for just $34.99 (plus S&H) per month to have our kits delivered right to your door each month!
If you are a subscriber who used Paypal to purchase your subscription, please be sure to pay the invoice that we send you within 3 business days. We have a limited number of this card kit in stock and don’t want you to miss out. For easier and quicker monthly processing, please contact us via email or telephone and we will put your credit card on file as a courtesy for you. Card kits bill and ship anytime between the 16 – 30 of every month.
EZ with CZ: Easy Emboss Resist Backgrounds
Hi friends! Happy Saturday! Please join me in a warm welcome back to special guest Cathy Zielske! Read on and be sure to check out the video! Enjoy!
Hi crafty friends! It’s Cathy Z. here back with another installment of EZ with CZ. Today I’m sharing an easy emboss resist background using the always forgiving Distress Oxide inks!
I have an ever growing stash of red rubber cling background stamps (like this Deco Squares cling stamp) and they stamp so wonderfully every time! Stamp with some embossing ink and add some clear embossing powder, heat, and start adding your color!
I used to use white embossing powder for this technique but lately I’ve switched over the the Simon Says Stamp Clear Embossing Powder. When you’re using a bright white cardstock, it simply preserves that white color below the stamped and embossed image. Here’s my tutorial to show you how simple this can be.
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