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Simon Says Summer Vacation Kid’s Challenge

08/1/2014

Simon Says Stamp Kid Challenge

Simon Says Stamp is hosting their annual Summer Vacation Kid’s Challenge where they host a special challenge dedicated to their young designers.

Now, before you stop in your tracks and ask yourself “Is Jenn posing as a kid?” or “I didn’t think Jenn had a kid” No Worries! I asked one of Chris’s daughter’s,  Cate if she would like to create something. She was super excited for the chance to be featured!

Cate is 12 years old and loves creating with fabric and recently started needle felting. I am SO not creative when it comes to those mediums, but I am happy to share some creativity with paper with her when she visits. She and I have done a few crafty things – and she is always showing just how creative she is. For example she created this yummy cupcake tower with some Hero Art stamps! She did it all on her own, no eclipse masking tape or anything, and she made her own gradient background with copics – clever right!?

Cate's Creative Cupcake Tower

She wanted to make a summer card for the challenge, so last weekend I showed her where my summer stamps were, set her up with an acrylic block some ink, adhesive and scissors and stepped back and let her create all on her own. No guidance from me. I just LOVE the adorable card she came up with using Lawn Fawn’s Life is Good and Paper Smooches Slang Gang set!

Cate, Age 12 - Simon Says Stamp Summer Vacation Kid's Challenge

Be sure to head over the the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog to see the other creations from our young crafters. If you have any young artists in your life ages 2-16 years old- have them enter the challenge. Simon Says is giving away THREE grab bags! You have until August 31st 7pm EST to join in and you can enter as many times as you like.

Simon Says Stamp Grab Bag

*PRE-ORDER Lawn Fawn LET’S POLKA Petite 6 x 6 Paper Pack
*Tsukineko MEMENTO Full Size Ink Pad TUXEDO BLACK
Lawn Fawn LIFE IS GOOD Clear Stamps
*Paper Smooches SLANG GANG Clear Stamps Kim Hughes
Copic Markers
*Hero Arts Clear Stamps CUPCAKES Cleardesign CL158 Birthday
*Fiskars SPRING-ASSIST SCISSORS Micro-tip 09921
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  1. Heather says

    August 14, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Gorgeous cards Cate, your cupcake tower is amazing and such fabulous colours!!
    I love how you’ve created the stunning seaside scene – wonderful collection of stamps added together brilliantly!!

    Thanks so much for joining as a Guest Designer for Simon Stamps Childrens Challenge
    hugs
    Heather xx

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  2. Deepti says

    August 4, 2014 at 9:40 am

    Lovely creations, I like the bright colorful scene on ur second card!

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  3. Heather Doran says

    August 3, 2014 at 2:25 am

    Wow Cate, you are so talented! Your cupcake tower looks amazing and so yummy! I love the fun beach scene you created too – great mix of images and your colouring is brilliant! Great job!

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  4. Dolly/scrapthat says

    August 2, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    Such an awesome card! I just had to pop in and tell you and thank you for sharing it with us!!
    😀

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  5. Jill says

    August 2, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Wicked awesome Cate! Your card is fabulous – I love the detail in the sand, it looks so real. I could seriously take a nap in that hammock. Such a fun card! Your cupcake tower is nothing short of awesomesauce. It has great composition and you’ve chosen the perfect colors. I especially like how you didn’t color every blue cupcake the same and you tried to show shadowing. I hope you will have opportunities to take art classes in the future – you’ve got some serious natural talent! I can’t wait to see more of your work!

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  6. Barb says

    August 2, 2014 at 9:30 am

    Wow, Cate! I love the fun scene you created! Fabulous card!

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  7. Jayne says

    August 1, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    Excellent job Cate! I love the summery card! Just perfect! Jenn, when is she going to be teaching a class?! Hope to see more creations!

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  8. Teresa Kline says

    August 1, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    hi Cate! oh wow, luv the background you made with Copics and those yummy cupcakes…I take one with pink icing please…teeehehhe. And your summer time card is fabby…WOW…amazing girl, keep creating! So glad you played along with Simon Says Stamp Summer Vacation Challenge!

    sparkle & shine *~*

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  9. EJ says

    August 1, 2014 at 10:58 am

    Wow excellent job Cate. Watch out Jenn looks as though you could have some competition 🙂

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  10. Shannon Fralish says

    August 1, 2014 at 10:41 am

    You created a super creative and summery card, Cate! And I love your cupcake tower, too. Best of luck in the challenge!

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  11. Lorraine A says

    August 1, 2014 at 9:57 am

    Gorgeous card Cate 🙂 I love the whole summery beach scene you created here, absolutely fabulous and ther cupcake tower is yummy too ! 🙂

    Thank you so much for agreeing to be part of the Junior Design Team for this special challenge 🙂
    luv
    Lols x x x

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  12. erin says

    August 1, 2014 at 9:56 am

    Great job Cate!
    I love your creations ,
    the cupcakes are making me wish for some to eat!

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  13. Dawn says

    August 1, 2014 at 9:47 am

    Your beach scene is really inviting. Wish I could jump into that hammock right now. Great work!

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