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Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Thanks/Thanksgiving

11/19/2014

Time for a NEW Simon Says Stamp Wednesday ChallengeI am back with a Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge card!

This week’s challenge is Thanks/Thanksgiving – the design team is featuring Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Products! Not only does Simon Says Stamp stock all kinda of fabulous companies and product they also create their own exclusive products! Stamps, dies, stencils, inks paper and more! I have quite the stash of Simon Says Stamp products in my studio and my creative brain was going in 2 different directions. I had a fall, Thanksgiving idea and then I also had a fun and cute Thank You idea. I decided to create BOTH of them and share them with you today!

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For the first card I used an older Simon Says Stamp set, Furry Kisses. I just love when Kristina Werner designs sets with these kitties because it gives me an excuse to color them like Mister Harley. I gave him a yellow tabby kitty as a friend here. I paired the image with some wicked cute Lawn Fawn Let’s Polka papers from the 6×6 paper pad. That is what I also used to cut the “thanks” with.

Furry Friends, Simon Says Stamp thanks craft die, simon says stamp

When you don’t want to fussy cut things like whiskers out- remember you can stamp the image on your card, and fussy cut out the easy parts and paper piece over the other stamped image.

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Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, Thanks/Thanksgiving featuring Simon Says Stamp Exclusive products| shurkus.com

And for a totally different styled card I broke out the Distress Inks, Watercolor paper, and Rock Candy Crackle paint. I used the Simon Says Stamp Summer Garden stamp set and gave it a fall look. I started by inking different distress inks on the leaves. I used different combos of Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint, Rusty Hinge, Barn Door and Vintage photo. I then stamped them on Distress watercolor paper, and took a waterbrush to them to blend them a bit. I did the same with the flower only concentrating Mustard Seed in the center, then worked my way out with Rusty Hinge and Barn Door. I fussy cut it all out and started to arrange it on my card. I stamped the YOU from Hello You set and die cut another “thanks” only this time I cut the “s” off. I inked it up with Peeled Paint and adhered it to the card with Tombo mono glue. I am finding I like that adhesive for the smaller more dainty dies.

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Once the card was situated I wanted to add some texture to it. I thought of the Rock Candy Crackle paint… after digging around my supplies I found it but when I opened it I realized I hadn’t used it in a long time. I wasn’t sure it was going to crackle. I decided to take a chance and slapped some on the flower and some of the leaves. What a relief when I woke up in the morning and saw the nice crackle effect that DID work!

Simon Says Stamp/Mama Elephant, Summer GardenHello You, Simon Says Stamp

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Ok- so now it’s time for YOU to enter the challenge. Create a thanksgiving or thank you project!

Just by playing along and linking up your project to the SSS Wednesday Challenge post you can qualify to enter a $50 shopping voucher to the Simon Says Stamp store.

One lucky winner will be chosen at random, it could be you!

Simon Says Stamp Prize

I really hope to see some of my blog readers join in on all the fun and play along with the challenge. I can’t wait to stop by some of your blogs and take a peek at what you have made. Have a wicked fun time creating!

Make sure to check back each Wednesday for another fun challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

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  1. Jenna says

    November 20, 2014 at 5:15 am

    Both cards are stunning, Jenn! The first one is sweet and cute. The chevron added to the orange cat is very cool! The second one is unique. I love your beautiful fall colours. Hugs Jenna

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    • jenn shurkus says

      November 21, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      thank you so much Jenna 🙂 I have never done a good job at doing a yellow tabby kitty.. was really pleased with how this one came out. thank you for visiting and commenting 🙂

      Reply
  2. Heather says

    November 19, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    Both fabulous card Jenn, the first one is such fun – a lovely design and cute images!!
    The sencond one is stunning – beautiful colours and gorgeous crackley leaves and flower!!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

    Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    November 19, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    Oh my goodness both cards are stunning! Impossible to pick a fave!! I really love the chevron texture added to the orange kitty 🙂

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

    Reply
    • jenn shurkus says

      November 21, 2014 at 4:09 pm

      you rock stephanie!! thank you 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jingle says

    November 19, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    Your little cats are too cute! Love it!

    Reply
  5. Melissa Bove says

    November 19, 2014 at 11:29 am

    2 gorgeous cards Jenn! The first one is too adorable and the 2nd one, Wow! So beautiful!!

    hugs…

    Reply
  6. Caryn Davies says

    November 19, 2014 at 10:38 am

    Gorgeous cards Jenn – I have that summer garden set and have never had a chance to use it yet! Feeling inspired now!

    Reply
  7. Lin says

    November 19, 2014 at 10:15 am

    2 pretty cards this week, Jenn! Love all the hearts on the first one and the fall colors on the 2nd.

    Reply

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