Welcome crafty friends and thanks for hopping over to my blog today. I am so excited to be joining Simon Says Stamp to celebrate their new release...Cheer and Joy! You should have arrived here from the blog of the amazing Amanda Korotkova :) If you know me, I absolutely love any stamps designed by Cathy Zielske, and was so excited to get the Clean Line Christmas stamp set in my package. I have created 3 cards with it, and another using a new background and an older CZ Design set. You can see all the products from the Cheer and Joy release HERE.
For my first card, I used all of the trees in the Clean Line Christmas on a panel of soft navy cardstock. I stamped and embossed the Silent Night sentiment in white and added some gold and white splatter to my background. I stamped and embossed the trees on Tim Holtz gold Metallic Kraft Stock in white and cut them out. I cut some snowy hills then nestled the trees into the hillside.
For my second card, I used the new Marie Snowflake Die along with some Tim Holtz Confections Metallic Kraft Stock in all the colors of the rainbow. This kraft stock cuts like a dream. I added the Season's Greetings sentiment from Clean Line Christmas to the card then arranged the snowflakes around the sentiment. I added a Pretty Pink Posh clear droplet to the center of each snowflake and mounted the panel onto black cardstock.
For my next card, I blended a background panel using Distress Oxides in Seedless Preserves, Wilted Violet and Tea Die onto Distress Watercolor Cardstock. I added splatters of Hero Arts White Glimmer and Gold Starry Colors watercolors. When the panel was dry, I stamped and embossed the Peace sentiment. To finish the card, I added a Marie Snowflake cut from Simon Says Stamp White Glitter paper and backed with craft foam. I matted it onto a piece of gold metallic kraft stock, then onto a white notecard.
For my last card, I used the super fun new Outline Christmas bulbs and stamped them and embossed them with Onyx Black Versafine Ink and embossed them with clear embossing powder. I painted the bulbs in with Daniel Smith watercolors in Opera Pink (my fav color ever), Quinacridone Red, Hooker's Green and Olive Green. I let the panel dry and then gave it a splatter of Hero Arts White Shimmer and Gold Starry Colors Watercolors. I adhered it to a white notecard and used the Let's Get Lit sentiment from one of my favorite CZ Design sets, Happy Hour. This card is going to be perfect to give with a bottle of holiday cheer!
That's it for me today, but I am sure I will be making plenty more cards with these sets and the other sets that I have ordered from this release. If you liked these, be sure to follow me on Instagram where I post the most...Your next stop on today's hop is the wonderful Bibi Cameron. Simon Says Stamp giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop, drawing from the comments on each blog. They will select a winner over the weekend and post on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 16th of October. The more stops you visit and comment on, the more chances you have to win!
Remember, if you get your hands on any goodies from this release, we want to see what you have created! Be sure to share your creations in the Cheer and Joy Gallery
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Debby Hughes
Laura Bassen
Yana Smakula
Nichol Spohr
Yoonsun Hur
Heather Hoffman
Amanda Korotkova
Cheiron Brandon
Bibi Cameron
Emma Williams
Vicky Papaioannou
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Bobbi Lemanski
Preeti Chandran
SUPPLIES:
Simply stunning cards highlighting this release!!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | October 12, 2019 at 08:29 AM
How can you create such magic with just a snowflake die??? You have done it again, with such elegant and glorious holiday cards that are simple, yet so artfully designed. Love that blended background! You rock! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Maureen Morton | October 12, 2019 at 08:38 AM
Let's get lit! I love this card. So cute and punny.
Posted by: Bunny | October 12, 2019 at 09:39 AM
Your colorful snowflakes look so beautiful and different. LOVE them.
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | October 12, 2019 at 10:09 AM
The gold and blue look great together. I like the combo.
Posted by: Brian Poteraj | October 12, 2019 at 10:10 AM
Your Silent Night card is my kinda card, I just love how you used the gold and the navy combo. So pretty!
Posted by: Betsy Hunter | October 12, 2019 at 10:12 AM
Wonderful collection of cards.
Love the different colored
snowflakes. there is so
much depth to the trees in
the first card. thanks
for sharing.
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Posted by: Mary Holshouser | October 12, 2019 at 10:19 AM
Just awesome! I LOVE the rainbow snowflakes and the Christmas trees in gold!
Posted by: Meghan Kennihan | October 12, 2019 at 10:35 AM
You have outdone yourself.
Posted by: Isabel Z | October 12, 2019 at 10:41 AM
Love the suits reference! Let’s get lit!!
Posted by: Gayle | October 12, 2019 at 10:42 AM
Using the metallic card stock for the snowflakes was such a good idea--so pretty!!
Posted by: Beulah Bee | October 12, 2019 at 10:43 AM
Your cards are so pretty!
Posted by: Cynthia Cole | October 12, 2019 at 10:51 AM
Gorgeous cards. The elegant snowflake die may be my favorite from this wonderful release.
Posted by: Cyndi Morris | October 12, 2019 at 10:59 AM
All of your cards are wonderful with the fun new products from the release! Thank you for the inspiration! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | October 12, 2019 at 11:01 AM
Beautiful work. Love the blend on the peace card!
Posted by: Sue Symens | October 12, 2019 at 11:06 AM
The gold trees are so elegant.
And I love the humor of the last card
Posted by: Laura BC | October 12, 2019 at 11:14 AM
Wow! I LOVE your snowflake rainbow! Such good ideas!
Posted by: Susanbcards | October 12, 2019 at 11:14 AM
The non traditional snowflakes are awesome!
Posted by: Robin Kepler | October 12, 2019 at 11:17 AM
Beautiful cards. I love your color choices on all of them.
Posted by: Laurie Kirk | October 12, 2019 at 11:17 AM
I just love your colorful cards.
Posted by: Steffi H. | October 12, 2019 at 11:19 AM
These cards are gorgeous. Love the foil accents.
Posted by: Connie H. | October 12, 2019 at 11:20 AM
Love all your cards and you've showcased everything to perfection. The first card with the beautiful Christmas trees and than the gorgeous snowflake cards and finally the Let's Get Lit...couldn't be better! :)
Posted by: barbara lassiter | October 12, 2019 at 11:21 AM
Metallic snowflakes create beautiful cards!
Posted by: Donna Streagle | October 12, 2019 at 11:25 AM
Great cards, love the rainbow snowflakes!
Posted by: Robin Mayfield | October 12, 2019 at 11:25 AM
Gorgeous cards! Love the winter scene with the pretty trees! The rainbow of snowflakes is really pretty too!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | October 12, 2019 at 11:27 AM
Beautiful - love the clean designs.
Posted by: Faye Smith | October 12, 2019 at 11:37 AM
The gold trees card is stunning, elegant and simple!
Posted by: Stephanie S. | October 12, 2019 at 11:38 AM
Beautiful cards but the snowflake cards are just stunning!
Posted by: Bonnie Johnson | October 12, 2019 at 11:49 AM
The Tree card is my favourite! Love the colors, especially the blue of the background! Thank you for the amazing inspiration<3
Posted by: bienchen | October 12, 2019 at 11:54 AM
They are all beautiful but I particularly love the gold trees
Posted by: Noreen Kirk | October 12, 2019 at 12:20 PM
Lovely cards.
Posted by: Debby Green | October 12, 2019 at 12:28 PM
Oh wow! These are all amazing cards!! Very cool Christmas tree card!
Posted by: Patty Eifert | October 12, 2019 at 12:32 PM
I can't pick a favorite, they are all beautiful!
Posted by: Lindar C | October 12, 2019 at 12:36 PM
Absolutely loved the snowflake card - thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Posted by: Carolyn Roberds | October 12, 2019 at 12:37 PM
I absolutely love snowflakes, so your post makes me very happy. Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Tami B | October 12, 2019 at 12:40 PM
Love these cards... so bright and cheerful! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Joyce A Verdon | October 12, 2019 at 12:47 PM
Absolutely gorgeous! The navy, gold and white colour scheme is one of my favourites for holiday cards and the way you've used it with the clean lines products is so modern and elegant. Great cards!
Posted by: Angela | October 12, 2019 at 12:51 PM
WOW!! Love your silent night with the blue and gold. Your rainbow snowflake are fabulous!! Your pink ombre background with the white snowflake is lovely. You ornaments are so cheery!
Posted by: Heather Nelson | October 12, 2019 at 01:00 PM
Wonderful cards! Bold, graphic and happy cards. Love your color choices.
Posted by: Dana M | October 12, 2019 at 01:25 PM
loving your style - these cards are just gorgeous - love the silent night card!!
Posted by: Dee Earnshaw | October 12, 2019 at 01:29 PM
These are so pretty, different from a lot of the others. I absolutely love your snowflake card. I am a huge fan and you have inspired me to pull out all those colorful glitter scraps.
Posted by: Ana G | October 12, 2019 at 01:44 PM
I like the simplicity of these cards!
Posted by: Leona | October 12, 2019 at 01:47 PM
I absolutely love the navy and cold combination!
Posted by: Robin Keith | October 12, 2019 at 02:03 PM
Amazing cards, especially love the rainbow of snowflakes!
Posted by: Rachel | October 12, 2019 at 02:15 PM
A gorgeous set of cards!!! The blue and gold are a great combination.
Posted by: Karen Walker | October 12, 2019 at 02:17 PM
LOVE your cards!!!
Posted by: Ashlee Diane | October 12, 2019 at 02:25 PM
Your snowflakes are beautiful.
Posted by: Judy Inukai | October 12, 2019 at 02:29 PM
Love your cards. The snowflake foil card seems to be a big hit with those of use on this blog. Love your color choices. TFS
Posted by: benjipod | October 12, 2019 at 03:02 PM
beautiful cards. I especially like the snowflakes and the colored card stock, soft and very pretty.
Posted by: Annette Stafford | October 12, 2019 at 03:10 PM
Lovely cards.
Posted by: Sue Rosa | October 12, 2019 at 03:36 PM
Wow, beautiful cards.
Posted by: Lesa Seigler | October 12, 2019 at 03:47 PM
I love the Mid Century Modern Xmas trees.
Posted by: Val Quitral | October 12, 2019 at 03:50 PM
Love navy and gold together. Very regal.
Posted by: Sherri Little | October 12, 2019 at 04:08 PM
you atr so creative!! love them all
Posted by: Wendy Dachel | October 12, 2019 at 04:15 PM
Beautiful cards! Love thw rainbow snowflake card!
Posted by: CINDY Aguirre | October 12, 2019 at 04:27 PM
Wow these cards are all so beautiful. I love snowflake cards.
Posted by: Anneleise Hampson | October 12, 2019 at 04:56 PM
Beautiful cards! Love the metallic snowflakes on the second card.
Posted by: Kathy Dippner | October 12, 2019 at 05:00 PM
Very pretty cards!!
Posted by: Patti Bailey | October 12, 2019 at 05:04 PM
Gorgeous cards! I really like the metallic elements and splatter on the backgrounds. I am going to try adding splatters to background of my next project!
Posted by: Sophia | October 12, 2019 at 05:10 PM
The snowflakes are just gorgeous, and the way you used them. Love your use of color. TFS!
Posted by: Erica Marroquin | October 12, 2019 at 05:15 PM
Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Kris | October 12, 2019 at 05:15 PM
Love the snowflakes, but the Christmas bulbs are my little one’s favorite !
Posted by: Rachel | October 12, 2019 at 05:18 PM
Your cards are all beautiful!
Posted by: Christy Malone | October 12, 2019 at 05:37 PM
Such beautiful cards, I liked the one that is a single snowflake it stands out on the background so wonderfully.
Posted by: jessica hart | October 12, 2019 at 05:48 PM
Such elegant cards! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Michelle | October 12, 2019 at 05:55 PM
I love your cards.
Posted by: JoSi | October 12, 2019 at 05:56 PM
Love your cards. Thanks for sharing the inspiration.
Posted by: Vivian | October 12, 2019 at 06:00 PM
One beautiful card after another! Love them all!,
Posted by: Mary W P | October 12, 2019 at 06:14 PM
These are lovely. Your silent night and peace backgrounds are stunning work all the spatters. I love all the details you've added.
Posted by: Annette Reed | October 12, 2019 at 06:14 PM
These cards are BEAUTIFUL! The jewel tones work perfectly with the dies and stamps. I’ll be giving you a follow!!
Posted by: Catherine Mitchell | October 12, 2019 at 06:19 PM
I love seeing all the new product and the fun things that can be made with them. Thanks for the inspiration!
Carol B
Posted by: Carol B | October 12, 2019 at 06:22 PM
The crossover for let’s get lit with the Christmas bulbs is brilliant! I’ve ordered the CZ Christmas trees & anticipate them to go well with the NordicVillage set! ~yes, I know I’ve already posted one comment!~
Posted by: Catherine Mitchell | October 12, 2019 at 06:31 PM
Your cards are beautiful, but the silent night card is gorgeous!
Posted by: Ginger Jarnagin | October 12, 2019 at 06:55 PM
You've created 4 very beautiful & different cards!! The "let's get lit" sentiment is hilarious. Hard to pick a fav, but I really like the Marie snowflake die!!❄
Posted by: Jewelzb Tully | October 12, 2019 at 07:25 PM
I love your cards!
Posted by: Kathy J in Ellicott City | October 12, 2019 at 07:31 PM
Your first card is absolutely stunning! And I love the finish of the metallic papers in both the 1st and 2nd cards!
Posted by: Karen Page | October 12, 2019 at 07:41 PM
I love all of your cards and am happy I found your blog!
Posted by: Karen H | October 12, 2019 at 07:52 PM
WOW Cheiron, these are all fantastic. The coloured metallic snowflake card is so fun, ♥ it. Very nice job on them all.
Posted by: Teresa Doyle | October 12, 2019 at 07:54 PM
Love all of your cards!
Posted by: Terri W | October 12, 2019 at 08:15 PM
The rainbow of snowflakes card is my favorite!
Posted by: Melanie Allen | October 12, 2019 at 08:17 PM
Fabulous holiday cards! Love the rainbow colors.
Posted by: Beth | October 12, 2019 at 08:19 PM
Such beautiful cards! Love the colors and designs...
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jeanne Beam | October 12, 2019 at 08:21 PM
fun release. beautiful cards. great ideas . thanks as always for sharing.
Posted by: Theresa Petermann | October 12, 2019 at 08:22 PM
Love all the cards. Beautiful.
Posted by: Lisa Achilles | October 12, 2019 at 08:22 PM
SUCH FUN CARDS!
Posted by: REGINA ROACH | October 12, 2019 at 08:27 PM
WOW, love your style!
Posted by: Sandra Bonagura | October 12, 2019 at 08:45 PM
Great cards, your snowflakes are fantastic!
Posted by: Janet Durbin | October 12, 2019 at 09:06 PM
The snowflake dies are my favorite! I love the rainbow of colors.
Posted by: Amy Cooley | October 12, 2019 at 09:07 PM
I love the peace card. Beautiful!
Posted by: Bobbi Wotus | October 12, 2019 at 09:08 PM
Such pretty cards. I love the non-traditional colors you used! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Nancee Purdum | October 12, 2019 at 09:11 PM
Fabulous holiday cards, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jenny N | October 12, 2019 at 09:14 PM
All of your cards are lovely. I especially like the Lets et Lit. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: DEBBIE PEACH | October 12, 2019 at 09:48 PM
Beautiful cards, I’m going to copy the first card. Simple, yet gorgeous.
Posted by: Rosanna H | October 12, 2019 at 10:04 PM
I love your cards with the Marie snowflake die. Such a great release.
Posted by: Denise F. | October 12, 2019 at 10:10 PM
I love your cards. Beautiful and simple
Posted by: Julie Walker | October 12, 2019 at 10:13 PM
Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Letha Walker | October 12, 2019 at 10:15 PM
Great cards , thanks for sharing.
Posted by: NatQuebec | October 12, 2019 at 10:29 PM
Love the Christmas tree card - gorgeous!
Posted by: Jen K | October 12, 2019 at 10:32 PM
Stunning cards Cheiron - am always looking for simple but elegant cards to make at the last minute - thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Anne Dwyer | October 12, 2019 at 10:48 PM
Beautiful cards!!! Really really love that silent night scene!!!
Posted by: Laurie Brown | October 12, 2019 at 10:48 PM