Simon Says Stamp Crafty Hugs Blog Hop - Day 2

Happy Saturday, crafty friends! It feels weird typing that, as my city is scary and broken and in such turmoil right now. I don't really have words right now - I know there is more to be said, but this is not the post for that. Just keep Minneapolis in your prayers.

Today I am part of the day 2 blog hop for the SSS Crafty Hugs release, which is full of amazing products! It seems most of the products I used for today are now on reserve, so keep in mind that it will be about 10 or so days before it ships! They've got a free gift with purchase, and this time around it is some rainbow deco foil. Just be sure to use the 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? I needed some rainbows in my life this week, so I did some ink blending with the new Radiating Hearts stencil and some of my favorite shades of Distress Oxide inks (they are all linked at the end of my post). I didn't mask the edges very well of the first panel I blended, and I had some random ink lines that I was SO bummed about. So, more carefully, I ink blended another one. But if you know anything about me, you know I hate wasting work - so I lightly colored over the rogue ink blending with a white gel pen. Then I covered the entire panel in glitter, and I LOVE it! I do this quite often actually, but this time it was to save a mistake.

 I used the new Extra Large Thank You die, designed by the fantastic Cathy Z. from CZ Design. I ADORE this new die, and I foresee myself using it quite often!

This card features an older die set called Thank You Script, that I realized I had never used! It got a little lost in my crafting stash, but I am so happy that I happened upon it for my second card. I think the beautiful script is a lovely feminine touch to go along with all the glitter.

Those are my two rainbow ink blended cards using some of the newest products from the SSS Crafty Hugs release. I hope you like them!

That is everything I have for you today! If you have any questions about my card, feel free to 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
Laura Bassen
Debby Hughes
Yoonsun Hur
Heather Hoffman
Bibi Cameron
Barb Engler
Sidnie Des Jardins
Cheiron Brandon
Laurie Willison
Caly Person
Betty Wright
Bobbi Lemanski
Lea Lawson
Preeti Chandran
Lin Brandyberry

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 Crafty Hugs 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.