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You Light Up My Christmas

11/16/2016

Time for a NEW Simon Says Stamp Wednesday ChallengeHey everyone! Welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Thanks/Thanksgiving Challenge last week and we hope you will all join us again this week too. This week the challenge is Critters!

We are featuring Stampendous Products this week. You don’t have to use them to join in with the challenge, but if you have them we would love to see them used! As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away $50 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store! YAY!

You Light Up My Christmas

 

I didn’t have any Stampendous critters stamps in my stash… or more likely I haven’t unpacked them yet, so I used the Simon Says Stamp December Card Kit Instead. Whenever I get a new card kit from SSS I like to challenge myself to just use what’s in the kit. I find this easier to come up with ideas and to make a lot of cards quickly. You can see more of what I am talking about by checking out the Stack of Thank You’s post I did a few months back.

You Light Up My Christmas, Simon Says Stamp December Card Kit | shurkus.com

This kit is filled with so many fun goodies and likely to sell out fast, so don’t delay in a little crafty retail therapy! I used the stamp set, with some masking and fussy cutting. I used one of the patterned papers and some fun Raspberry Tart stickles for the reindeer’s nose. I just LOVE to create non traditional holiday cards. This card will be perfect for Chris 😉

Simon Says Stamp December Card Kit

I didn’t get a chance to play with the Chibitronics beginner light kit that is included, but that is definitely next on my list!

You Light Up My Christmas, Simon Says Stamp December Card Kit | shurkus.com

I used watercolor pencils and a clear Wink of Stella glitter pen in place of a waterbrush or paint brush. For the glitter on the bows I used glossy accents and ultrafine crystal glitter, this way there is some added dimension. I did the same to add the little accent dots in the background here and there.

You Light Up My Christmas, Simon Says Stamp December Card Kit | shurkus.com

In the picture above you can see all the shimmer on this adorable reindeer! I also added some gold stickles to his collar. The teal ink pad is SSS Scuba and the Pinkish Red is one of my faves, SSS Hot Lips. I love the sprinkle of hearts and snowflakes to make a fun background!

Merry and Bright, Simon Says Stamp

Remember, with the SSS Card kit you can SUBSCRIBE with no obligation and receive them monthly for $ 24.95, or purchase them each month for $29.95 (while supplies last).

Ok- so now it’s time for YOU to enter the challenge. Remember, Critters is the theme so have fun! 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.

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Also if you are on instagram tag your photo with #ssswchallenge 🙂 There will be ONE lucky winner that will be chosen at random, it could be you!

Simon Says Stamp PrizeI 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!

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

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Supplies Used

Supplies I used are linked throughout the post. Click on the picture and you will be taken to the product. I use affiliate links when available which means if you make a purchase I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of The Month DECEMBER 2016 MERRY AND BRIGHT ck1216
Simon Says Clear Stamps MERRY AND BRIGHT SSS101687
Tim Holtz 8.5 X 11 DISTRESS WATERCOLOR CARDSTOCK Ranger TDA53927
*Tim Holtz DISTRESS WATERCOLOR CARDSTOCK Ranger Ink TDA39549
*Derwent 24 INKTENSE COLORED PENCILS Watercolor 0700929
Derwent 36 INKTENSE COLORED PENCILS Watercolor 2301842
*ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER CLEAR Brush Tip Marker 025320
Ranger Stickles RASPBERRY TART Glitter Glue SGG46332
Simon Says Stamp MASKING PAPER Label Sheets 20 Count SMSK20
Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK Ink065
Ranger Inkssentials MINI GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue Adhesive .5oz GAC27898
Hero Arts Sparkle ULTRA FINE PRISMA GLITTER Sparkly pg104
RESERVE Lawn Fawn SMALL DOTTED CIRCLE STACKABLES Lawn Cuts Dies LF1278
RESERVE Lawn Fawn SMALL DOTTED SQUARE STACKABLES Lawn Cuts Dies LF1280
*Ranger Stickles CHAMPAGNE Glitter Glue SGG38436
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad SCUBA ink043 The Color of Fun
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink HOT LIPS ink033 Cold Hands Warm Heart
Fiskars SPRING-ASSIST SCISSORS Micro-tip 09921
3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent
RESERVE Lawn Fawn STAMP SHAMMY Cleaner LF1045
Lawn Fawn 3.5 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block with Grid
Doodlebug HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS 6×6 Paper Pad 5408
Doodlebug CANDY CANES Sprinkles Shapes 5320
Doodlebug DEAR SANTA Doodle Pops 3D Sticker 5345 Here Comes Santa Claus
Chibitronics CIRCUIT STICKERS Intro Pack 675384
Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# SURF BLUE SB21
Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# GREEN APPLE GA6
*Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# SCHOOLHOUSE RED SR1
Simon Says Stamp WHITE CARDSTOCK 120 LB Base Weight 12 Pack
Simon Says Stamp VELLUM SSSVEL12 STAMPtember
Simon Says Stamp Envelopes V FLAP SCHOOLHOUSE RED SSSE50
Simon Says Stamp Envelopes MINI WHITE SSSE48
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  1. Cindy Saylor says

    November 27, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    You used some great colors!

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  2. Ree says

    November 18, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    LOVE this, Jenn!!!!!

    Reply
  3. Gayle says

    November 17, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    Jenn, this card is so darn cute!! I’m so into “critters “. Absolutely love your creativity Love your blog too ❤️
    Gayle

    Reply
  4. Trina Flynn says

    November 16, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    Beautiful card it is just the cutest Jenn! I just went over from your site and subscribed to the monthly kit. I hope I did it correctly it’s my first time ever ordering the kit. I noticed the subscribed one doesn’t show everything and one does. I shall see when it arrives 🙂

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  5. Stephanie says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    Just LOVE how you put this together, Jenn! It is just too sweet 🙂 .. or should I say WICKED sweet 😉

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

    Reply
  6. Fiki says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    so sweet card!

    Reply
  7. Ann says

    November 16, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    Love this card!! So sweet with the hearts, pink hearts background, and a touch of glitter on this adorable little reindeer! Festive colors, with just the right bit of “heart” for a loved one!

    Reply
  8. Tracy Freeman says

    November 16, 2016 at 11:17 am

    Jenn you know I love this little guy and this is possibly one of the cutest most adorable cards I have seen, I really do adore it. Hugs xxx

    Reply

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