Friday, January 20, 2023

Simon Says Stamp Hugs and Kisses releases Blog Hop Day 1

So happy to participate in the Simon Says Stamp Hugs release and Kisses release blog hop!
Make sure you use the above code if you purchase anything from the Simon store during this hop for a free stamp set! Simon is also giving away a $25 shopping spree. To enter just leave a comment on this post. For more chances to win, leave a comment on each participant's post on the hop! So fun!!

I hope you get lots of inspiration here today. Also, be sure to check out the Hugs and Kisses Gallery for even more inspiration!

I am sharing a couple of projects for the hop today. This first card features the Jumbled Hearts Background stamp from the Hugs release.
I made this card using an A2 size card base from smooth white cardstock. I then used another piece of white cardstock to create the heart stamped panel trimmed to leave a bit of a white border. I stamped the panel using the Jumbled Hearts Background stamp using copic friendly black ink. I then colored all the hearts using copic markers in pinks and reds. I then filled in the white spaces between the hearts with a black copic marker.
I then die cut the love sentiment using the Outline Love die using white cardstock for the shadow. Red cardstock for the outline and silver cardstock for the inside of the word. For dimension, I also die cut the love die from fun foam to pop up all the pieces using liquid glue. The sub-sentiment trimmed out from the pre-printed sentiments.

This next card uses the Nested Round Hearts dies from the Kisses release.
This card was also created using an A2 card base from smooth white cardstock. I also created the panel from white cardstock leave a bit of a border. Using distress ink I created a soft colorful background on the panel. I also splattered some gold mica paint on the background. The hearts were created using the Nested Round Hearts die.
I had some fun with alcohol inks to create the hearts for this card. On a piece of Yupo paper I added several alcohol inks to blend together to create this shiney marbled look. When it was all dry, I die cut a few of the smaller hearts from the die set. I also die cut the smallest heart from gold cardstock as well as the love you sentiment. I added the hearts in a fun arrangement on the card with foam squares for added dimension.

I will have all the affiliated links to all the products I used to make these cards below for your convenience. If you have any questions about these projects, please leave a comment. I have also provided the hop list at the end of this post. Thanks for stopping by!!!

Affiliate links for Jumbled Hearts card:
Affiliate links for the Marbled Hearts card:


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72 comments:

  1. QuilterLauraJanuary 20, 2023 at 6:53 AM

    Wow, those cards are amazing!

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  2. LuebellaJanuary 20, 2023 at 7:32 AM

    Oh my - how stunning!

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  3. BarbJanuary 20, 2023 at 7:45 AM

    What a fun release! Love the dies especially. Sweet Cards!

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  4. Leah W.January 20, 2023 at 9:01 AM

    Second card is especially inspiring! Love it.

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  5. Shauna AndersonJanuary 20, 2023 at 9:07 AM

    I love copic so this is a perfect card for me. It is so sharp and outstanding. Thanks

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  6. GayleJanuary 20, 2023 at 9:19 AM

    Amazing cards and new release. Your nested heart card is fabulous.

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  7. DottieJanuary 20, 2023 at 9:20 AM

    Love the psychedelic look of the jumbled hearts card!

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  8. Ann Marie S.January 20, 2023 at 9:45 AM

    Barbara, these are so amazing! ❤ I love how vibrant the colors are. I haven't made backgrounds with Yupo paper before, but I do have some, so I need to try this technique! And, the free stamp set is adorable!! 🍀

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  9. sharon gJanuary 20, 2023 at 10:01 AM

    Ohhhh, I love the red one! Really COOL

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  10. Elaine RJanuary 20, 2023 at 10:20 AM

    Oh my GOOOODNESSSS these are just incredible!!!! Love love love

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  11. BeckyJanuary 20, 2023 at 10:25 AM

    Gorgeous cards! I just love how you did the hearts with all those vibrant colors, just stunning.

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  12. EmagineJanuary 20, 2023 at 10:30 AM

    love the alcohol ink hearts with the pops of gold, both cards are so lovely !

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  13. LeighJanuary 20, 2023 at 11:32 AM

    Love these bright colorful cards! The alcohol ink on those rounded hearts is just beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  14. Kim LundstromJanuary 20, 2023 at 11:35 AM

    Stunning, stunning cards! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. corky.kay@verizon.netJanuary 20, 2023 at 11:41 AM

    Wow, those Yupo paper alcohol ink hearts are gorgeous! I'm not even halfway through the Hop but I think that is going to be my favorite card from this Blog Hop!

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  16. JustCallMeElleJanuary 20, 2023 at 12:26 PM

    OOOO.. I love that 2nd one made using the Nested Round Hearts dies

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  17. MadeByMeghanKJanuary 20, 2023 at 12:31 PM

    These are stunning! I LOVE the alcohol ink hearts!

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  18. Alexandra YJanuary 20, 2023 at 12:52 PM

    These are such pretty cards! I love the alcohol ink hearts, I think I might need to treat myself to that set!

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  19. Savannagh KaceyJanuary 20, 2023 at 1:03 PM

    Your use of bright colors is inspiring. Loved everything you showed us today!

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  20. CyndiJanuary 20, 2023 at 1:10 PM

    Love these fun cards!

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  21. Savannagh KaceyJanuary 20, 2023 at 1:14 PM

    I love your special gift - maximum impact that doesn't take all day! Thanks for great ideas.

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  22. VeronicaJanuary 20, 2023 at 1:27 PM

    I love the first card. Lot of work to color them in with copic markers but definitely worth it.

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  23. KimJanuary 20, 2023 at 1:40 PM

    The second card is my favorite! So stunning. I definitely need to try the marbling technique with the alcohol inks.

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  24. Dee EarnshawJanuary 20, 2023 at 2:12 PM

    OOOh - I LOVE the second card - love the fun colors on the hearts

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  25. Monica SJanuary 20, 2023 at 2:21 PM

    Your cards are beautiful! I really love how you used the alcohol ink hearts and colored the panel...gorgeous!!

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  26. GiselleJanuary 20, 2023 at 2:22 PM

    Both of your cards are beautiful! I love the backgrounds!

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  27. markelleJanuary 20, 2023 at 4:03 PM

    So many great options for the same hearts thank you

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  28. LJanuary 20, 2023 at 4:44 PM

    Love the mixed media look of the second card!
    Thanks for sharing your talent.

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  29. RosemaryJanuary 20, 2023 at 5:10 PM

    Wonderful set of cards. The second one is so cool.

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  30. ShirleyJanuary 20, 2023 at 6:12 PM

    The alcohol ink hearts are so vibrant.

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  31. Kathy J in Ellicott CityJanuary 20, 2023 at 6:29 PM

    Great cards!

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  32. Mary HolshouserJanuary 20, 2023 at 6:50 PM

    Love the stacking of hearts on the first card.
    The alcohol inks give a fantastic look to the
    other hearts. Great cards. thanks for sharing

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  33. Sue DJanuary 20, 2023 at 7:13 PM

    I like the colors of the hearts.

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  34. CathyJanuary 20, 2023 at 8:16 PM

    Beautiful cards, the alcohol inked hearts look amazing, love the background for this card too, Cathy x

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  35. Ann KJanuary 20, 2023 at 8:48 PM

    Gorgeous!!! Love all the examples.

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  36. Lara ReadJanuary 20, 2023 at 11:05 PM

    Fantastic!

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  37. trudyl33January 20, 2023 at 11:31 PM

    Wow, both of these are so pretty! I think I have ordered almost everything you used here. LOL

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  38. ColleenJanuary 21, 2023 at 4:44 AM

    Wow, the 2nd card is gorgeous. Love all the sharp bright colors and the design is fresh and new to me too

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  39. Kelsey ThomasJanuary 21, 2023 at 5:40 AM

    Those marbled hearts are amazing! So beautiful!

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  40. KarynJanuary 21, 2023 at 9:27 AM

    Love love Both of these cards, so pretty!!! The one looks like cookie hearts and the alcohol ink hearts on the other is just beautiful ❤️

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  41. Denise BryantJanuary 21, 2023 at 9:42 AM

    Gorgeous cards! I love the background stamp and the colors on your first card! Beautiful alcohol ink colors for the awesome hearts on your second card!

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  42. NPurdum56January 21, 2023 at 9:42 AM

    Very pretty cards! Thanks for sharing!

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  43. MichelleJanuary 21, 2023 at 11:04 AM

    Beautiful cards.

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  44. KateJanuary 21, 2023 at 1:11 PM

    Beautiful bright cards. Love the alcohol ink hearts

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  45. Terry DeasonJanuary 21, 2023 at 1:50 PM

    Gorgeous cards!

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  46. Kris in AlaskaJanuary 21, 2023 at 2:47 PM

    WOWSERS!!! Those cards art STUNNING!

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  47. Sra. SpitzerJanuary 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM

    Hi, Barbara - Your cards are both superb! I ADORE the second one, though. It's like a beautiful Cubist masterpiece exploding with color. Amazing. A "10"!!
    Lori S in PA

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  48. Mrsfish02January 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM

    The jumbled hearts stamp is one of my favorites in this release! Your chunky hearts look like shiny jewels on the second card. So beautiful! TFS these. 😍

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  49. Janet D.January 21, 2023 at 4:16 PM

    Oh wow, these are fantastic! Love them!

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  50. Jeanne RiceJanuary 21, 2023 at 6:23 PM

    OMG! Love the nested hearts card. It is stunning.

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  51. DorothyAJanuary 21, 2023 at 6:56 PM

    Fantastic cards! I love your copic coloring on the first card. And your alcohol ink hearts on your 2nd card are gorgeous!

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  52. Cindi GJanuary 21, 2023 at 7:04 PM

    Beautiful cards. I especially enjoyed seeing the alcohol inked hearts.

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  53. ConnieJanuary 21, 2023 at 7:27 PM

    Barbara your cards are stunning!!! Love'm! Absolutely delightful! Thanks for inspiring me :)

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  54. Bonnie LynnJanuary 21, 2023 at 7:59 PM

    Your jumbled hearts card is just gorgeous!! I love the second one as well. Thanks for the inspiration today.

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  55. NandiniJanuary 21, 2023 at 9:40 PM

    Gorgeous cards! I really love the first!

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  56. ShawnaJanuary 21, 2023 at 11:19 PM

    Those hearts look like gems!

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  57. Jen HayesJanuary 22, 2023 at 7:04 AM

    Stunning inspiration! Thanks for sharing.

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  58. Miesje FlachJanuary 22, 2023 at 9:25 AM

    So very pretty! I really love the jumbled hearts! The hearts with the different inlays is gorgeous!

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  59. Maureen ReissJanuary 22, 2023 at 11:34 AM

    Wow!!!! Really Stunning cards!!!! Soooo Colorful and bright!!!!

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  60. Heather JacobsJanuary 22, 2023 at 12:05 PM

    Stunning cards! Alcohol inks are simply amazing!!

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  61. SandyJanuary 22, 2023 at 12:23 PM

    I love how it looks like those hearts are glowing. So cool.

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  62. Karen BaughmanJanuary 22, 2023 at 4:34 PM

    Beautiful cards. Love the deep colors. Amazing!

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  63. Stacey KowbelJanuary 22, 2023 at 6:02 PM

    Wonderful cards! Your hearts are stunning!

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  64. Holly JacksonJanuary 22, 2023 at 6:08 PM

    Barbara, these cards are beautiful. The red heart background just really pops. The jewel tone hearts really look like beautiful gems!!

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  65. Joy MeadowsJanuary 22, 2023 at 8:22 PM

    Your cards are just stunning! LOVE the second one best. This release is fabulous.

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  66. Amy LorenJanuary 22, 2023 at 10:40 PM

    WOW! How beautiful! Your post is so inspiring I’m going to have to get a job so I can afford all the things!

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  67. Patricia ColemanJanuary 23, 2023 at 7:19 AM

    Absolutely love your card designs for this release!!

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  68. VLeighJanuary 23, 2023 at 7:50 AM

    Reminds me of batik fabric, so beautiful!

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  69. Angie CammackJanuary 23, 2023 at 10:14 AM

    Both of your cards are so beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us!

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  70. RockSeaTeaJanuary 23, 2023 at 10:47 AM

    I love how you colored the jumbled hearts background. Really nice work.

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  71. PaulineJanuary 24, 2023 at 2:22 PM

    Wow, these are gorgeous! really love the alcohol ink hearts, so beautiful!

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  72. Kristen Snoozy January 29, 2023 at 11:20 PM

    Your cards are just amazing, thanks for sharing

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