Hello there crafty friends! I am super excited to once again be joining Simon Says Stamp in a blog hop to celebrate their newest releases - Love You and Love You, Too! You should have arrived here from the blog of the amazingly talented Sidnie DesJardins.
I'm not sure about you, but I am already in full swing making Valentine's cards. Before I share my cards with you today, I want to point out the special code in the graphic above that will give you a FREE Faraway Hugs 6 x 8 stamp set with any purchase of $100 or more (while supplies last) - good until 1/18 at 11:59 ET.
Today, I am doing one of my favorite things to do with new stamps - using one stamp from the new release 3 different ways, and this time it's the new XOXO Background Cling stamp:
For my first card, I stamped the XOXO Background onto black card stock and embossed with Pink embossing powder. I added part of a Reverse Slimline Love Sentiment Strip and two of the Mini Interactive Envelope dies. I stamped a some sentiments from the Inside Friendship Messages stamp set onto the little card on the open envelope.
For the second card, I stamped the XOXO Background and embossed it in gold. I added some gold and black splatter to the card and some metallic thread to add texture and interest, then I added an Etched Linear Heart die cut from Metallic Kraft Stock. I finished the card by adding a piece of a Reverse Slimline Love sentiment strip and another XO embossed in white on black and some clear droplets.
For my final card, I created a watercolor background look by inking up a panel with my Distress Inks in rainbow colors and spraying it will a mist of water, then stamping the XOXO Background stamp onto Distress Watercolor Cardstock using DIstress Oxides. I cut the panel with the Wonky Rectangles die and added the Love Your Guts die along with a tiny heart from the Mini Hearts Party Die.
Do you have a favorite? Let me know below :)
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop to one commenter on each blog! Simon Says Stamp will choose the winners over the weekend and post on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 12th of August. The winner can email Simon Says Stamp to claim their prize!
The next stop on the hop is the wonderfully creative Barb Engler ! Please stop by and check out what she has made for you today! To start at the beginning of the hop, please go to the first link (which is the SImon Says Stamp Blog). All the blog hop stops are listed in order below. Thank you for hopping by today!!!
HOP ORDER:
SUPPLIES:
I was interested in picking up the XOXO cling stamp. Its a very bold and funky design. I love the way you've applied it to different cards, but the embossing is my favorite. This is my first time on your blog and I love what I see.. looking forward to more!Very well done.
Posted by: Glendalys Salgado | January 16, 2021 at 08:46 AM
Lovely backgrounds!! Love this release!
Posted by: Peg Frushour | January 16, 2021 at 09:00 AM
The card with the rainbow background is very pretty.
Posted by: Melissa R | January 16, 2021 at 09:17 AM
Great cards! Looking forward to receiving my order.
Posted by: Lois Hutchinson | January 16, 2021 at 09:54 AM
Love that you showed that great stamp with a pastel background.
Posted by: Kari Radvansky | January 16, 2021 at 09:58 AM
I think I need that xoxo stamp! How fun.
Posted by: Karen Ondes | January 16, 2021 at 10:01 AM
The fold embossed xo card is usually what I would lean towards. However I love the black background with the xo. I wouldn’t have thought to use black as the background and it really caught my eye. Awesome job on all of them.
Posted by: Cheri | January 16, 2021 at 10:29 AM
Oooo your backgrounds are STUNNING! I LOVE the bright colors too!
Posted by: Meghan Kennihan | January 16, 2021 at 10:45 AM
You have me thinking in mew ways! Thanks! Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Deborah | January 16, 2021 at 10:52 AM
love how you used this background stamp to create unique looks
Posted by: Dee Earnshaw | January 16, 2021 at 11:12 AM
Love these. Now I know I need the xoxo stamp!
Posted by: Leora Henkin | January 16, 2021 at 11:24 AM
Love your cards! That background stamp is awesome! I especially love your rainbow card!
Posted by: Patty A Eifert | January 16, 2021 at 11:42 AM
What awesome Valentines -- each one so unique, but all beautiful and fun!
Posted by: Esther | January 16, 2021 at 11:46 AM
Fun and colorful card projects!
Posted by: Joanne Hoffmann | January 16, 2021 at 11:47 AM
All of your cards are so FUN!
Posted by: susie sonnier | January 16, 2021 at 11:53 AM
Great cards. I really like that background stamp.
Posted by: Judy Inukai | January 16, 2021 at 11:58 AM
Wonderful cards. Great background stamp.
Posted by: LoisK | January 16, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Such a versatile background stamp! I love them all!
Posted by: Megan Niergarth | January 16, 2021 at 12:07 PM
Love your cards! I like how you used the background stamp! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Cindy Aguirre | January 16, 2021 at 12:18 PM
Seems like that XOXO background stamp is the shining star of this release; everyone seems to love it! I especially like the second card you made with the gold embossing/splatter. Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Roxanne Tellini | January 16, 2021 at 12:38 PM
Love the beautiful cards!
Posted by: Barbara Chmura | January 16, 2021 at 12:42 PM
So beautiful! Thanks for the amazing inspiration!
Posted by: Nandini Karmarkar | January 16, 2021 at 01:07 PM
Love your stitching!
Posted by: Laura Holmes | January 16, 2021 at 01:38 PM
I love your cards & how different each one is! Well done you!
Posted by: Leslie Scholes | January 16, 2021 at 01:44 PM
Love all this inspiration. xoxo :)
Posted by: Katya | January 16, 2021 at 02:05 PM
Perfect cards for Valentine! ♥
Posted by: Mayumi O | January 16, 2021 at 02:08 PM
Thanks for the ideas!
Posted by: Denise Johnson | January 16, 2021 at 02:09 PM
Love 'em all!
Posted by: maria f. | January 16, 2021 at 02:21 PM
Your ideas are great, showing how versatile the background stamp is for these cards.
Posted by: Gayle F | January 16, 2021 at 02:37 PM
Great background stamp for quick cards. Especially for Valentines that are being collected for assisted living folks around here. Thanks for great ideas
Posted by: carol a snedden | January 16, 2021 at 02:43 PM
So bright and cheery! Love these cards.
Posted by: Yolanda Scott | January 16, 2021 at 02:50 PM
LOVE all the wonderful backgrounds you created!
Posted by: Janet Durbin | January 16, 2021 at 03:00 PM
So many creative ways to use this wonderful background stamp!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | January 16, 2021 at 03:25 PM
You’re probably one of my favorite card makers, love your style and creativity. Always inspired by your posts.
Posted by: Tiffany | January 16, 2021 at 03:29 PM
Your cards are gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Linda P | January 16, 2021 at 03:45 PM
XOXO cling stamp is fantastic!
Posted by: Sheti | January 16, 2021 at 04:17 PM
XOXO stamp is fantastic!
Posted by: Sheri | January 16, 2021 at 04:18 PM
Love this background stamp and your creativity in creating these beautiful cards!
Posted by: barbara lassiter | January 16, 2021 at 04:18 PM
Love your cards!
Posted by: Sabrina | January 16, 2021 at 04:23 PM
Love the mini message on the first card. Lots of great ideas for the XOXO stamp
Posted by: Carrie Arii | January 16, 2021 at 04:24 PM
All three cards are fabulous, Cheiron! I especially love that first one with the sweet little letter!!
Posted by: Daria Zender | January 16, 2021 at 04:29 PM
Awesome cards!!!
Posted by: Carolee Mc | January 16, 2021 at 05:14 PM
You're love your guts card is beautiful
Posted by: Holly White | January 16, 2021 at 06:03 PM
So amazing the many different ways the same stamps can be assembled! Thank you fir sharing your creativity! Enlightening!
Posted by: Susan Carlson | January 16, 2021 at 06:29 PM
Thank you for sharing these inspiring ideas and the new products. I want ALL of them!
Posted by: Jennifer Whitehurst | January 16, 2021 at 06:30 PM
Wow. Your backgrounds are stunning. Love the use of black. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Debbie Hanson | January 16, 2021 at 06:34 PM
Hey Cheiron, gorgeous XOXO'S
YOU MUST HAVE A LOT OF LOVE TO SHARE.
GORGEOUS CARDS LADY
Posted by: LoraLea | January 16, 2021 at 07:02 PM
Great background for the xoxo background stamp.
Posted by: Gayle Chrvala | January 16, 2021 at 07:08 PM
I love the card wigh the en elope especially!
Posted by: Jenny Cebollero | January 16, 2021 at 07:11 PM
Love the variety of cards and looks you've created with one background stamp! Thanks for the inspiration,
Posted by: Karen Walker | January 16, 2021 at 07:57 PM
Love the first card and the mini envelope. The XOXO is a must-have.
Posted by: Emma Sleppy | January 16, 2021 at 08:07 PM
Wonderful versatility with XOXO background.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Posted by: Melissa SunshineHoneyBee | January 16, 2021 at 08:47 PM
So pretty! Love your cards!
Posted by: Lauryne Cunningham | January 16, 2021 at 10:02 PM
Hi, there -
I was on the fence about the XO stamp when I got the email early about the release. Now I am all in. You've made outstanding cards with terrific backgrounds. Health and happiness to you in '21.
Lori S in PA
Posted by: Lori Spitzer | January 16, 2021 at 10:03 PM
That XOXO stamp sure is fun, thanks for sharing! :)
Posted by: Tina Voss | January 16, 2021 at 10:14 PM
So pretty!
Posted by: Marisela Delgado | January 16, 2021 at 10:48 PM
Your first card with the little envelope is so fun! Great job on everything, loving this release!
Posted by: Kristen Snoozy | January 16, 2021 at 10:52 PM
What a fun stamp, love the cards!
Posted by: Vicky C | January 16, 2021 at 11:23 PM
Love these fun and colorful card designs!
Posted by: Kailash | January 16, 2021 at 11:31 PM
Awesome cards! Love that XOXO Background stamp! Each one is beautiful... can't choose a fave!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | January 16, 2021 at 11:43 PM
Fun and colorful! A wonderful release!
Posted by: Carol E. Wortman | January 16, 2021 at 11:59 PM
What fun cards! I especially love the second card with the etched linear heart die. :)
Posted by: Terrie D. (StarSpry) | January 17, 2021 at 12:30 AM
Very fun cards! Love the do background
Posted by: Jenni King | January 17, 2021 at 12:31 AM
so fun!!
Posted by: Cheriese H | January 17, 2021 at 03:10 AM
Such beautiful cards, Cheiron! That xoxo background is fantastic with so many uses! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful inspiration! Take care! :)
Posted by: Helen F | January 17, 2021 at 03:23 AM
Awwww, what a cute idea with the little envelopes!
Posted by: Mirella Rogan | January 17, 2021 at 08:04 AM
Lovely cards! I think the xoxo stamp is a must-have!!
Posted by: Peg Frushour | January 17, 2021 at 09:29 AM
I crack up everytime I see that "I love your guts"
beautiful cards and I really like that little envelope -
Posted by: Denise Koto | January 17, 2021 at 10:11 AM
Such gorgeous cards!
Thanks so much for sharing...
Posted by: Jeanne Beam | January 17, 2021 at 10:14 AM
very pretty cards! Loving this release!
Posted by: Jeannie Boudet | January 17, 2021 at 10:27 AM
Great cards!
Posted by: Yvonne Boucher | January 17, 2021 at 10:55 AM
Great cards. Love the
little envelope with
the sentiment. thanks
for sharing
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Posted by: Mary Holshouser | January 17, 2021 at 11:51 AM
Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful creations, Cheiron. The XOXO Background stamp is on my wish list. Awesome SSS release.
Posted by: Giselaine Ellison | January 17, 2021 at 12:30 PM
Gorgeous cards!!! Sooo Fun and colorful!!!
Posted by: Maureen McDonough-Reiss | January 17, 2021 at 12:39 PM
Wonderful cards. I really love the XO background stamp!
Posted by: Cyndi Morris | January 17, 2021 at 01:05 PM
Fantastic cards! Great release!
Posted by: Lindar C | January 17, 2021 at 01:50 PM
Very cute cards using the XO background stamp.
Posted by: Jean B | January 17, 2021 at 01:52 PM
I've not seen black cardstock embossed. That is awesome. I need to go experiment!
Posted by: Roxanne Renicker | January 17, 2021 at 02:33 PM
The little envelope and sentiment add so much to the card. Everyone loves tiny things, don't they? ADORABLE
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | January 17, 2021 at 04:18 PM
I'm beginning to think the XO background stamp is a MUST have. You've sold me!
Posted by: Lonya Mathys | January 17, 2021 at 04:22 PM
Lovely cards!
Posted by: Linda | January 17, 2021 at 04:37 PM
Love them both, especially the black background
Posted by: Melissa Baskin | January 17, 2021 at 04:39 PM
Very dramatic looking cards; they are gorgeous.
Posted by: Linda Hyden | January 17, 2021 at 05:02 PM
Love all your cards. That background stamp is a must.
Posted by: Lisa Achilles | January 17, 2021 at 05:07 PM
Great cards! I like the variety you've shown with the XO background stamp.
Posted by: Tina Anderson | January 17, 2021 at 05:41 PM
Hi, kiddo! You are something else! I love them all, but that foiled heart with the wonderful background has MY heart! I love the rainbow one, too.....there is just something about that sentiment that I can't wrap my heart around. Thanks for sharing and, as always, for the sweet inspiration.
Posted by: Maureen Morton | January 17, 2021 at 06:11 PM
The X & O stamp is wonderful, Love your designs.
Posted by: Shar Zar | January 17, 2021 at 06:50 PM
What fun cards! Not sure I love the "love your guts" sentiment, but it is funny and different.
Posted by: Golda Peterson | January 17, 2021 at 08:54 PM
Great backgrounds. I like the little open envelope.
Posted by: Scraporcraft | January 17, 2021 at 09:59 PM
I am LOVING the XO background stamp!
Posted by: Kristine Strand | January 17, 2021 at 11:03 PM
Your cards are such fun and festive.
Posted by: Kelly Keenan | January 18, 2021 at 10:45 AM
I am absolutely loving the xoxo background stamp! So much fun. Lovely job. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Posted by: Kandice J | January 18, 2021 at 02:58 PM
Love all the ways you've used that terrific background stamp--thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Sheri Kempke | January 18, 2021 at 04:06 PM
Oh I just love that background stamp! Looks amazing embossed, but my favorite is that last card, so fun!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | January 18, 2021 at 10:42 PM
XOXO is the winning stamp in this release! Great variety of techniques featuring this background stamp.
Posted by: Beth Merrill | January 18, 2021 at 11:04 PM
Fun inspiration!!! My favorite would be the gold xoxo with the red heart
Posted by: Karyn K Siemering | January 19, 2021 at 09:14 AM
love these cards!
Posted by: Andrea Murdock | January 19, 2021 at 06:33 PM
What pretty cards! I enjoyed seeing them. Very delightful.
Posted by: Jade | January 19, 2021 at 07:16 PM
super cute!
Posted by: tina z | January 19, 2021 at 07:39 PM
I loved all your versions but especially liked the last one.
Posted by: Brooke | February 03, 2021 at 03:44 PM