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Foiled and Textured Cards | AmyR 2022 Valentine's Card Series #4

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Hello friends! I'm back at it with my 2022 Valentine's Card Series. If you missed any of me previous posts in this series so far you can find them all at the links below:

Easy Rainbow Watercolor Backgrounds | AmyR 2022 Valentine's Card Series #1

One Stamp, Two Cards, NO Coloring | AmyR 2022 Valentine's Card Series #2

First Attempt with Pigment Deco Brush Markers | AmyR 2022 Valentine's Card Series #3

My cards were technically for last week's Color Throwdown Challenge but due to a multitude of issues I didn't get them or the video done in time. That said - it's a combo I love and use often and one y'all will know very well if you've followed along for any length of time lol!

I pulled out Simon's Sketched Rose Blossom and Leaves Hot Foil Plates and Dies and used Gold Glimmer Hot Foil and my Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System to foil the images onto Simon's Black and Smoke card stocks. These foiled like a DREAM - I got perfect results the first time and it made me so happy lol!

I die cut Simon's white card stock with the Large Standard Tag wafer die and then ran the die cut piece through my Platinum machine with the Lumen Embossing Folder. I used the CZ Design Trio of Love wafer die set for the "xoxo" sentiment and stacked it with gold glitter card stock. For the companion sentiments I used the Reverse The Best Friends Sentiment Strips pack.

On the insides of the cards I used the All About You stamp set and stamped the sentiment and hearts with Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink and Delicata Golden Glitz ink and that was it!

To see how these cards came together check out my video below:

Or watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <-------click!

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HoneyBee Stamps Sealed with Love Release & Review + HUGE Giveaway!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR friends!!!

I had hope to have this post and video (and giveaway!) up on the first but as is life it's been a little crazy with weather and pent-up kids and editing fails lol. That said - better late than never and since this is the BIGGEST giveaway I've ever done I think it's more than worth it!

So Honey Bee Stamps had an AMAZING release not too long ago (and yes I am aware that a lot of it is out of stock at this moment - it will all get restocked in time. So many things going on with shipping and supply and all that jazz. There were some weather delays getting things to me which also lead to this video taking longer). Not only do I have my Release & Review to share all my thoughts on this release but I have nearly the entire release to give away to one of you!

 You can watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <-------click!

And here are the picture links to everything I talked about:

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Now for the GIVEAWAY!!

I have nearly the entire release of Honey Bee stamps and dies and whatnot to give to one of you!

To be entered all you need to do is fill out your name and e-mail address in the Google forms document linked below (please make sure you're using a current e-mail address that you check frequently (I don't keep/see any personal info other than the winner's e-mail address) as that's what I use to contact the winner!).

ENTRY FORM HERE <-------click!

EDITED TO ADD: Winner was Lisa D! She has been contacted and responded. Thank you all SO much for all your kind words and please stay tuned for new videos and upcoming giveaways!! ❤️

Must be 18 or older to enter. Entrants must live in the US or Canada. Winner will be contacted directly via e-mail and have 48 hours to respond. If there is no response a new random winner will be chosen and contacted. Winner will be drawn on January 10, 2022. Giveaway is not endorsed by Google, YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook/Meta or TypePad. I will not keep or share any of your personal info!
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(none of these steps are required for the giveaway - it's just really appreciated by me if you do!)

Thank you for stopping by and good luck! ❤️

Flat Snowflake Shaker Window Cards

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Hello friends! I had a good day with editing so I have my final post and video for y'all for 2021 (and REALLY hoping we all have a much better year for 2022!).

I had a blast making these cards - it was one of those times where the idea in my head translated REALLY well onto the finished cards (which doesn't often happen):

I used Simon's Snowflake Trio wafer die set from the DieCember® release to create windows in my cards where I sandwiched recycled packaging that I filled with Snowflake Glitter and Celebration Glitter from Studio Katia.

The actual snowflake dies from the Snowflake Trio set I die cut from Simon's Matte Gold card stock and adhered to the windows with Glossy Accents. The sentiments were die cut from the new Just Because wafer die set and stacked with layers to give it a bit of dimension.

On the insides of the cards I stamped a sentiment and a heart from the All About You stamp set and that was it!

I hope you all have a safe and HAPPY New Year!! Stay tuned as I have plenty of posts and videos coming (including a huge giveaway!!! 😉). Thank you all SO very much for the support this year and all years previous. I couldn't do this as a job without you! ❤️❤️❤️

To see how these cards came together check out my video below:

Or watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <-------click!

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I get asked a lot about where to purchase the supplies I use in my videos and blog posts. I list all the supplies I use at the end of my posts (below) or in the description box directly below my video on YouTube.

Compensated affiliate links used when possible at no extra cost to you. Affiliate linking is what keeps my blog and YouTube channel up and running and enables me to work from home and provide for my children! I appreciate your support more than words can say! I occasionally receive product for free from stores/manufacturer with no obligation on my part to use/review - I only use and share what I personally love. Everything else I purchase myself! 

First Attempt with Pigment Deco Brush Markers | AmyR 2022 Valentine's Card Series #3

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Hello friends!!

LAST CHANCE on this sale!!:

Shop all Simon-brand wafer dies HERE <--------click! and save 20% with the code DMR943

Today's post is the third in my 2022 Valentine's Series - if you missed the first two you can find them here:

Easy Rainbow Watercolor Backgrounds | AmyR 2022 Valentine's Card Series #1

One Stamp, Two Cards, NO Coloring | AmyR 2022 Valentine's Card Series #2

Now on to today's card:

I used Simon's Beautiful Bouquet stamp set again - and I am sure you all will see me use it many more times lol! I love me some huge floral images! This time I white heat embossed it onto Black Matte Alcohol Ink Cardstock. I then colored it in using Karin Pigment DecoBrush markers. 

I of course added splatter using my Avery Elle White Spray and my Zig Gold Mica Liquid.

The die cut sentiments are from Simon's Thinking of You Line wafer dies. I used Doll Pink and Matte Gold card stock for them and adhered it right over the main image.

On the inside of the card I stamped the Beautiful Bouquet with Simon's Cheeky ink and then stamped a sentiment from the same set with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and that was it!

To see how this card came together check out my video below:

Or watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <--------click!

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I get asked a lot about where to purchase the supplies I use in my videos and blog posts. I list all the supplies I use at the end of my posts (below) or in the description box directly below my video on YouTube.

Compensated affiliate links used when possible at no extra cost to you. Affiliate linking is what keeps my blog and YouTube channel up and running and enables me to work from home and provide for my children! I appreciate your support more than words can say! I occasionally receive product for free from stores/manufacturer with no obligation on my part to use/review - I only use and share what I personally love. Everything else I purchase myself! 

One Stamp, Two Cards, NO Coloring | AmyR 2022 Valentine's Card Series #2

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Hello friends!!

Just FYI that this sale is still going on:

Shop all Simon-brand wafer dies HERE <--------click! and save 20% with the code DMR943

Today's post is the second in my 2022 Valentine's Series - if you missed the first one you can find it here:

Easy Rainbow Watercolor Backgrounds | AmyR 2022 Valentine's Card Series #1

Now on to today's cards:

I used the new MASSIVE floral image from Simon's Beautiful Bouquet stamp set that was released in their To the Moon release from earlier this month. Of course y'all know I'm gonna love a big floral image set lol. This one is HUGE and I LOVE it. I was able to get two A2 cards from one stamped image!

I stamped the Beautiful Bouquet onto Simon's Smooth White card stock using Versafine Clair Nocturne ink, then added gold splatter using my Zig Gold Mica Liquid. The sentiments are from Simon's new So Much Love stamp set.

I stamped the insides of the cards with the Beautiful Bouquet image using Simon's Fog ink and added a sentiment from the XL Greetings 2 stamp set. I stamped a couple of Simon's Black Envelopes with the bouquet using Delicata Golden Glitz ink and that was it!

To see how these cards came together check out my video below:

Or watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <-------click!

Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube! You can also consider supporting me on my Patreon!

I get asked a lot about where to purchase the supplies I use in my videos and blog posts. I list all the supplies I use at the end of my posts (below) or in the description box directly below my video on YouTube.

Compensated affiliate links used when possible at no extra cost to you. Affiliate linking is what keeps my blog and YouTube channel up and running and enables me to work from home and provide for my children! I appreciate your support more than words can say! I occasionally receive product for free from stores/manufacturer with no obligation on my part to use/review - I only use and share what I personally love. Everything else I purchase myself! 

Easy Rainbow Watercolor Backgrounds | AmyR 2022 Valentine's Card Series #1

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Hello friends!!

First off I have some SALE info to share with y'all! 

Shop all Simon-brand wafer dies HERE <--------click! and save 20% with the code DMR943

Second - today's post is the start of my 2022 Valentine's Card Series! If you've missed any of my previous Valentine's Series (there's over 10 years of previous videos!!) you can find them all here:

AmyR 2021 Valentine's Cards

AmyR 2020 Valentine's Cards

AmyR 2019 Valentine's Cards

AmyR 2018 Valentine's Cards

AmyR 2017 Valentine's Cards

AmyR 2016 Valentine's Cards

AmyR 2015 Valentine's Cards

AmyR 2014 Valentine's Cards

AmyR 2013 Valentine's Cards

AmyR 2012 Valentine's Cards

OK on to the start of the newest series:

I white heat embossed Simon's Chevron Pattern Background stamp onto Arches watercolor paper and then used my Prima Classics watercolors over it. I also added splatter using the new-to-me Zig Brilliant Gold Mica Ink (it also comes in Silver!) and my fan brush.

For the main sentiment I used the new CZ Design Love You wafer die and stacked it with layers of white card stock topped with Simon's Matte Gold card stock, and then die cut the outline from vellum.

To create the insides of the cards I used the same Prima Classics watercolors and painted the colors onto the Chevron Pattern Background stamp before stamping it onto the insides of my card bases. I then added a sentiment strip from the The Best Friends Sentiment Strips pack and that was it!

To see how these cards came together check out my video below:

Or watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <------click!

Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube! You can also consider supporting me on my Patreon!

I get asked a lot about where to purchase the supplies I use in my videos and blog posts. I list all the supplies I use at the end of my posts (below) or in the description box directly below my video on YouTube.

Compensated affiliate links used when possible at no extra cost to you. Affiliate linking is what keeps my blog and YouTube channel up and running and enables me to work from home and provide for my children! I appreciate your support more than words can say! I occasionally receive product for free from stores/manufacturer with no obligation on my part to use/review - I only use and share what I personally love. Everything else I purchase myself! 

EASY Stencilled Rainbow Snowflakes Card

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Hey friends! I have another card and video to share with you using the Scattered Snowflakes Stencil that comes in the SSS January 2022 Card Kit. If you missed my post and video unboxing the kit and making cards with it you can find that here:

SSS Jan 2022 Card Kit Unboxing + 4 Cards!

You don't have to get the kit to get the stencil - it's available on it's own here too <-----click!

I used the Scattered Snowflakes Stencil on top of Simon's Smooth White card stock and blended several of Simons inks over it using blending brushes.

It's really hard to see in the pictures but you can see it better in the video - after blending the inks I applied Distress Icicle Crackle Paste over the stencil as well. It gives it the slightest bit of shimmer and crackle over the colored areas.

Simon's Warm Hugs wafer die was stacked with white and Matte Gold card stocks for the main sentiment and then a companion sentiment was added using the Thinking of You Sentiment Strips.

On the inside of the card I used the Scattered Snowflakes Stencil with the same inks and then added a sentiment from the XL Greetings 2 stamp set and that was it!

To see how this card came together check out my video below:

Or watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <--------click!

Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube! You can also consider supporting me on my Patreon!

I get asked a lot about where to purchase the supplies I use in my videos and blog posts. I list all the supplies I use at the end of my posts (below) or in the description box directly below my video on YouTube.

Compensated affiliate links used when possible at no extra cost to you. Affiliate linking is what keeps my blog and YouTube channel up and running and enables me to work from home and provide for my children! I appreciate your support more than words can say! I occasionally receive product for free from stores/manufacturer with no obligation on my part to use/review - I only use and share what I personally love. Everything else I purchase myself! 

SSS Jan 2022 Card Kit Unboxing + 4 Cards!

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Hello friends! I hope you all had (or are still having) a wonderful Holiday Season!!

I got Simon's January Card Kit and it is SO fun:

You can check out the kit HERE <------click! while supplies last - plus I have the unboxing of the kit in the first part of my video lower down in this post.

Here are the cards I made with it:

I used the new Seafoam Glitz Glitter Gel that comes in the kit over the Scattered Snowflakes stencil for these backgrounds. I then stamped a bunch of the images from the Warmest Wishes set and colored them in with Copics.

For the other two cards I used the Faceted Snowflakes Embossing Folder on Lavender card stock and splattered them with Avery Elle White Spray.

I due cut vellum circles and heat embossed one of the sentiments from the Warmest Wishes set using Simon's Steel Navy embossing powder. I added a companion sentiment from the set that I stamped with Simon's Doll Pink ink.

On the insides of the cards I used the Scattered Snowflakes stencil again and inked over it with Simon's Seafoam ink and Simon's Lavender ink. I then stamped another sentiment from the Warmest Wishes set with Simon's Soft Navy ink and that was it!

To see the unboxing and how these cards were made check out my video below:

Or watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <------click!

Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube! You can also consider supporting me on my Patreon!

I get asked a lot about where to purchase the supplies I use in my videos and blog posts. I list all the supplies I use at the end of my posts (below) or in the description box directly below my video on YouTube.

Compensated affiliate links used when possible at no extra cost to you. Affiliate linking is what keeps my blog and YouTube channel up and running and enables me to work from home and provide for my children! I appreciate your support more than words can say! I occasionally receive product for free from stores/manufacturer with no obligation on my part to use/review - I only use and share what I personally love. Everything else I purchase myself! 

Boxing Day SALE at SSS!

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Hey friends! Just popping on here real quick to share Simon's HUGE Boxing Day Sale!!

Shop Simon's SALE Category HERE <-------click! (and there's over 20 pages of products to look through as I'm posting this. They won't last long though!) and save 25% with the code BXSV21

I'll be back later with a new post and video! I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season!

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I get asked a lot about where to purchase the supplies I use in my videos and blog posts. I list all the supplies I use at the end of my posts (below) or in the description box directly below my video on YouTube.

Compensated affiliate links used when possible at no extra cost to you. Affiliate linking is what keeps my blog and YouTube channel up and running and enables me to work from home and provide for my children! I appreciate your support more than words can say! I occasionally receive product for free from stores/manufacturer with no obligation on my part to use/review - I only use and share what I personally love. Everything else I purchase myself! 

Doodlebug Let It Snow Collection Haul | December 2021

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And I'm back with another post and video! If you missed my earlier post and video from this morning you can find that here:

EASY NO Coloring Thank You Cards

THIS post focuses on Doodlebug's Christmas release - Let It Snow. I ordered most of it along with a few other DB goodies and they showed up the other day. Since I like to collect DB products I'm not too bothered about Christmas being in a few days (really it was an early Christmas present from me to me! I'm so thoughtful... 🤪😉) but there's nothing wrong with getting stuff to use for next years creations...

You can shop all things Doodlebug at Simon Says Stamp HERE <------click!

And here's my video:

You can watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <------click!

Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube! You can also consider supporting me on my Patreon!

I get asked a lot about where to purchase the supplies I use in my videos and blog posts. I list all the supplies I use at the end of my posts (below) or in the description box directly below my video on YouTube.

Compensated affiliate links used when possible at no extra cost to you. Affiliate linking is what keeps my blog and YouTube channel up and running and enables me to work from home and provide for my children! I appreciate your support more than words can say! I occasionally receive product for free from stores/manufacturer with no obligation on my part to use/review - I only use and share what I personally love. Everything else I purchase myself!