Hey friends! Simon Says Stamp has come out with some more coordinating dies to work with Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous stamp sets, this time with a holiday theme! I used some of the fabulous coordinating dies to create these cards. This is also part of a fun and inspiring Blog Hop, so be sure to read to the end- and hop along at the other stops on the way!
These dies are exclusively available at Simon Says Stamp! 🙌
Not only do they save you from all that fussy cutting, but they also unlock a whole new world of creative possibilities, especially when it comes to layering and collage. Let’s dive in!
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Holiday Postmarks, Tim Holtz
For these holiday cards, I went with a rainbow of non-traditional colors, because who says holiday cards have to be red and green? I love sending something bright and cheery during the gray winter months.
I started by applying Distress Watercolor Pencils directly onto the stamps and stamping the postmarks onto Distress Watercolor Cardstock. Once dry, I die-cut them with the coordinating die set.
For the background, I used the Stripes & Holiday Type stamp set, choosing the “holiday type” image and stamping it partially across the background with Lost Shadow Distress Oxide Ink. I cut the panels with Lawn Fawn’s Outside In Stitched Rectangle Stackables and added a few gold splatters from the Gansai Tambi Starry Colors palette for extra shine.
Next, I adhered the postmarks; some flat and some popped up with foam squares, for dimension. I also added a sentiment (love that the die set includes those too!).
To bring everything together, I ink-blended the edges of each card base with Distress Ink Pads in a rainbow color scheme, then adhered the finished panels on top.
And of course… every holiday card I share has to have some sparkle! ✨ I added Glossy Accents around the edges of the postmarks, then sprinkled on Distress Rock Candy Chunky Glitter. It’s the perfect touch of magical sparkle to finish off these happy holiday cards!
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Fun colors and so cleverly done!! Great mix of old vintage icon images and the fresh and funky colors!! Brilliant!
Such a fun and cherry card. Thank you for sharing. I am glad to find another way to use the rock candy crystals too.
Nice card love the trims.
These stamps are my favorite in the set. Love the colors you chose also. Non-traditional which I need to do more often. Thanks for the idea. Happy Holidays!!!
Just a card full of color and sunshine!!!
So cute! Love the rainbow colors.
These Christmas postage stamps are quickly becoming my favorite. Love what you did with them.
Love the non traditional use of colors for this card. So much fun
Yay!!!!! I absolutely love your card. The watercolor stamping in different colors and alternating adhering pieces flat and raised was awesome! Then the glitter on edges was so fun. And the rainbow edges!!! I’m in love with your card.
I love all of the colors! Cute cards!
Super cute and fun!!!
Love the colors of your postmark card!
All those blended colors and postage stamps make this a bright and happy card. TFS.
Love the colors!!
Love the cool, grungy look, and the rainbow colors make these cards so happy and fun!
Love the postmarks and the rainbow of colors!
Great card and love the background. Also very creative to use glitter on the postmarks!
Postal everything everywhere just now. What a pretty, bright and cheery card!
Lori S in PA
Wonderful postal look.
Love the holiday postmark stamp set awesome background beautiful card
Love the colors you used. I Really like this stamp & die set.
I never would have thought to make a card like this..fabulous!
Really love this set of stamps and dies. Your card is beautiful. Thanks for sharing
I love the Holiday postmarks and the background. Beautiful card.