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A blog hop to celebrate the DieCember release from Simon Says Stamp

A blog hop to celebrate the DieCember release from Simon Says Stamp

Welcome to Day 1 of a blog hop to celebrate the DieCember release from Simon Says Stamp! Today I’m sharing some fun dies as part of my card.

I’m using my new CZ Design Just Sayin’ Die set, along with some EZ Strips, a Wreath Die and a cool background cover plate for my projects. I even took the leftover pieces from the inside of my wreath die cuts to create this card:

Here is my tutorial showing you I made these cards:

Now onto the blog hop specials!

FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE

BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY:

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment sections. They’ll choose the winners and post on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 10th of December where they can find out how to redeem their prize.

BLOG HOP MAKERS:

Simon Says Stamp Blog

Heather Hoffman

Barbara Tarayao

Cathy Zielske

Jennifer McGuire

Emily Midgett

Amy Rysavy

Heather Ruwe

Lisa Addesa

Miriam Prantner

Cheiron Brandon

Kath Stewart

Caryn Davies

Bonnie Crane

Rosemary Dennis

Heejung Hunsberger

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Comments

  3. Heidi O says

    Love the way you used two shades of pink with the gold – such an elegant card. How clever to use the insides of the die pieces to make another card!!

  4. Mel H says

    I loved this card when Heidi showed it on the live, and I love what you did with the centers of it.

  6. Jacqueline says

    Love this card! So pretty and soft and shiny all at once. The background folder goes right in my cart – its perfect for so many cards.

  11. gina says

    Gorgeous cards! Can’t decide which I like the better the ones with the wreath or the one with the center scraps!

  18. Ginger McDonald says

    I love everything about your wreath card !! From the beautiful “weaving plate” background die to the gold & pink wreathes. Your card is a beautiful way to tell someone “I Love You” The bonus is the wreath centers gave you the perfect leftover pieces to make a second card, no one would ever know you used the leftover pieces to make such a beautiful & creative card. GREAT JOB Cathy Z, pinky perfection X’s 2.

  21. Avra Williams says

    Just sayin that I think you’re great and I ordered some of your products in this release!

  22. kathy camp says

    Your “just saying” die is so great. I love that and its perfect for so many occasions. Thanks for sharing.

  27. Marcia Fellner says

    Great card! Love the versatile sentiment – Just saying… can be used for so many different type of cards.

  28. Trina Riekers says

    The wreath die is perfect. The use of pink as an alternative festive color. It’s clean and beautiful.

  49. Phyllis Freese says

    Cathy, your creations always inspire me. From the wreath card with that beautifully pierced background to your “Just Sayin'” stamp set, you’ve created some big hits.

  50. Lori Spitzer says

    Both beautiful! The pink wreath, the spatter of gold, the embellishments, the beautiful background plate…l’m JUST SAYIN’ that your work is stellar! And I love the second card as well.
    Lori S in PA

  51. Patty Eifert says

    You always crack me up with your commentary as you create you card! I think it’s hilarious that you took a shower in the middle of making your card. Title Time& Artsy Fartsy piece comment…too funny! I love the colors you used for your wreath and I like that you decided to go with both the just and saying in gold on the wreath. I also wanted to thank you for showing me that you use your tim holtz rubber mat to add glue to your die cuts. I always just did it on my glass mat and ended up with a stick mess afterwards. Now I use that mat. Beautiful card with all the spatter and awesome coverplate. Plus your added card has a funky fun look!

  57. Sheri Kempke says

    Beautiful cards Cathy! This new release is da bomb! You did a great job on your designs too!

  58. Connie Hostak says

    I really love your color story on these cards, and your wreath card is just so pretty! What a clever way to use up the “scraps” as well!

  59. Robin Palmer says

    I can always count on Cathy to create simple yet perfect cards and tags! Her style is a great match for my taste. And I love her humor!!!

  61. Denise Bryant says

    Beautiful cards! I love the wreath design, and so clever of you to use the cut out centers for an additional card!

  67. Lora Knudsen says

    I love your cards. especially the one using the leftovers. It is definitely inspirational. Thank you for taking your time to create them.

  68. Jeannie Boudet says

    Cathy Z I love the “just sayin'” die, what a great idea! just when I thought we were running out of things to say in front of the card!!

  69. Lauryne Cunningham says

    I love the color combination on these beautiful CAS cards! The texture is gorgeous!

  83. Brenda K says

    Beautiful cards! I love how your card with the leftover die cut pieces turned out. Very creative use of them.

  88. Kelly O says

    Really love your card! I didn’t purchase the wreath with my order but going to place another order for it now, LOL.

  96. Rick Lewis says

    Lovely colors!
    I especially like how you used what would have been waste otherwise. Very Clever!

  99. paulinapaperhouse says

    I appreciate your warm color choices, Cathy. I always enjoy watching you create cards on YouTube!

  105. Mary-Anne V. says

    What a beautiful card design with the gold and pink. I love how you recycled the leftovers.

  109. Jan Fortier says

    Cathy, you always come up with the most unique creations! The wreath card is so beautiful and filled with texture. Perfection.

  116. Reiko Flanigan says

    Great clean and simple cards! I love how you used the leftover pieces to make another card. So inventive!

  119. Janice Stovall says

    I LOVE your cards! I guess I’m going to have to get the “Just Sayin'” die. You sold it!!