Simon Says Stamp Send Happiness Blog Hop - Day 1

Happy Saturday, crafty friends! Today I am part of the day 1 blog hop for the SSS Send Happiness release, which is full of amazing products! They've got a free gift with purchase, and this time around you've got your choice of an enamel pin while supplies last. Just be sure to use the correct code on the graphic below.

I will put all of the blog hop details at the end of my post, but how about we get to my card first? Today I've used the new Poppy Bouquet stencil with the Reverse Happy sentiment strips. I love when I get these in the mail! They help cards come together so quickly because all you have to do is trim them down.

I ink blended the poppy stencil with Distress Oxide inks in Candied Apple, Festive Berries and Twisted Citron. I carefully blended one flower at a time, using a few pieces of purple tape to mask off the stems as I went. Then I reversed that process for the green stems. I did blend a little bit of Detail Black hybrid ink to the centers of the poppies. Once the ink blending was complete, I diecut the panel with the largest Essentials: Stitched Rectangle. I added some white splatters with Amsterdam titanium white acrylic ink, then let them dry.

I mounted the ink blended panel to the front of an A2 black cardbase, then accented the poppy middles with iridescent black jewels from the Essentials: Jewels Mix. I trimmed the Happy Birthday sentiment into a very thin strip, then adhered it to the front with Darice foam strips to finish.

My card today is fairly simple and easy to create, but I think the poppies pack a punch! If you have any questions about this card, leave them in the comments and I will be sure to reply.

How about we get to all the fun blog hop info now?

PRIZES:
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section. They will choose the winners and post on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday. Winners can email SSS to claim their prize.

BLOG HOP LINK LIST:  

Be sure to hop along and leave comments along the way for your best chance to win one of the prizes!

Simon Says Stamp Blog
Kristina Werner
Cathy Zielske
Nina-Marie Trapani
Nichol Spohr
Yana Smakula
Amy Rysavy
Lisa Addesa
Heather Ruwe
Suzy Plantamura
Bibi Cameron
Barb Engler
Cheiron Brandon
Lea Lawson
Ashlea Cornell

Wow....what a lineup that is! I know I am excited to grab a cup of coffee and see what everyone else created!

Finally, if you'd like to see even MORE inspiration from this release, check out the Send Happiness gallery. And be sure to link up YOUR creations too!

Before you move along to the next stop, I wanted to invite you to follow me on social media before you move on with your day. I would love to be crafty friends online!

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Alright friends! Happy hopping!

SUPPLY LIST 

For your shopping convenience, all products are linked below, including affiliate linking when possible - this allows small compensation for me at no cost to you. I only support legitimate retail sites, that are true partners to stamp, die and scrapbooking wholesalers. Today I will only be linking to Simon Says Stamp.