Hello everyone!! I am so excited to be a part of the Simon Says Stamp Falling For You Blog Hop, in celebration of the new fabulous Falling For You release. I love the name of the release and the stamps, stencils and dies are wonderful and very versatile. Don't miss all the inspiration and there is a prize to be won on each stop of the hop. You should have arrived here from the wonderful Wanda Guess.
I had so much fun that I made two art journal pages and one card. The first journal page is also a stepped tutorial.
The Falling series of dies and stencils (Falling Hearts, Falling Snow, and Falling Stars) are favourites of mine and I was so happy to see them in the form of 6 x 6 in rubber stamps. These stamps are so versatile, I'll be using them a lot since they work for many different techniques and projects.
I like to now and then use photos in my art journal, and since we had a new addition to the family very recently, I've been all about baby photos lately. Big brother had has a bit of a hard time adjusting to having a sibling, and I wanted to include him on this page so that he would know just how much he matters. I did a fun batik resist technique on this page and the technique works just as well on any type of project.
These are the Falling For You products that I used: Falling Hearts, Falling Snow, Falling Rain, Circle Sayings, and Solid Falling For You Backgrounds.You can find the whole release here.
Start by clear embossing the three background stamps on Ranger's Specialty Stamping paper.
I used Simon Says Stamp inks, love these colours. Use the direct to paper technique to quickly cover the paper with ink, by dragging the ink pad over the paper. Immediately smooth out the ink with an ink blending tool. You need to be pretty quick to get a smooth and even look.
Now we are going to remove the embossing powder with an iron (no steam). Place the paper between sheets of printer paper and iron. I normally have two sheets of printer paper over the paper, to protect my iron. The embossing powder transfers to the paper. You need to change the paper frequently; otherwise, you'll transfer the powder back to the inked background again.
When I ironed my first background, I was a little impatient and didn't bother changing the printer paper fast enough. The result was a halo or shadow effect around the dots. I sighed and almost started over again, but decided that I really liked the shadow effect, and did the same thing on the other two backgrounds. It is a little hard to control, but gives fun extra dimension to the background. I love these types of happy accidents.
Cut three strips large enough for your project. I worked in my Small Creative Journal. This would work great as a background for a card too.
I temporarily adhered my backgrounds to a piece of paper, and stamped with the sentiment stamps in the Circle Sayings set. Slate ink was used instead of black for a softer look.
Here you can better see the subtle effect of the Inksheet word, and the cool shadows from the batik technique.
I was real happy with these chevron clouds. They aren't perfect and I might experiment with other sandwiches later. But I thought the clouds were pretty cool nevertheless.
The white Inksheet words stand out best on the blue background.
I also added some stamped sentiments with Jet Black ink to make them stand out better from the background. This one, from the Friendly Flowers set, was perfect for my page.
Then I made a card:
For the card, I used the Solid Falling For You Backgrounds set. I stamped them with the same inks used on the journal page, but on Neenah cardstock. It can be hard to get good impressions with clear stamps that have large solid areas, if you struggle, try using the Sizzix Stamper's Secret Weapon, which provides a great surface for stamping, especially for clear stamps.
I had some leftovers and made a quick journal page:
Don't forget that there are prizes to be won! If you leave a comment, you have a chance to win a price on each stop of the hop. The winners will be drawn on 28 April and Simon Says Stamp will contact them.
Next stop on the blog is the fabulous Kathy Racoosin. Don't miss all the inspiration!
If you get lost, head back to the Simon Says Stamp blog again.
Thank you so much for stopping by today!
Happy crafting!
Anna-Karin
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Beautiful patterns and journal pages!
ReplyDeleteWow your background technique is simply amazing! Will have to try it out! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous page and I love the background
ReplyDeleteWow!! Awesome projects!!!
ReplyDeleteThose background stamps look amazing with the clear embossing! Love your projects!
ReplyDeleteLoving the background stamps
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe new cling background stamps are fantastic and look very versitile! Your project is lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used those circle word stamps on your journal page!
ReplyDeleteLike the layouts & photo. Like the detail you put into this. It is a work of art.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Works of art!
ReplyDeleteHow very creative, thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove the background
ReplyDeleteSuch fun projects :))) thank you for sharing :)))
ReplyDeleteLove all these "falling" stamps :)))
Wow, these are all great. I love the combination of the falling stamps together. Your layout is lovely as is the journal page.
ReplyDeleteNice work! Very creative usage of the new products. Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteYour pages and card are amazing, I love how you have used the products :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us your ideas with the stencils. I think we are going to have some fun with these!
ReplyDeleteThese are AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun projects Anna!!!
ReplyDeleteI neeeeed the falling stamps, beautiful backgound I see ahead....
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the versatility of this release! So creative and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThat made some awesome BG papers! TFS all your ideas with us!
ReplyDeleteSuper cool layouts and use of stamps TFS... Congrats on teh new addition in the family.
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented and creative, gorgeous layouts!
ReplyDeletewow... what beautiful projects!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful projects. You put so much work into them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great release!!!! I see shopping at SSS in my future!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this project and how you emboss and then remove the embossing so that its flat again. I think its a very cute page, You are very talented.
ReplyDeleteNeat projects. Love that tattered heart.
ReplyDeleteI had not heard of the inksheets before, now I can't wait to try it! I also liked seeing the solid falling background stamps. I was curious about how they would look.
ReplyDeletethese are all so unique!
ReplyDeleteAwesome page!
ReplyDeleteVery creative use of the stencils and dies.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting cards.
ReplyDeleteAmazing pages. Thank you for all of the instructions! Cool techniques!
ReplyDeleteI just love the backgrounds that you created!
ReplyDeleteAmazing.... love those beautiful backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteSomne awesome techniques here--tfs!
ReplyDeleteWow! Fantastic journal pages! ♥
ReplyDeletegorgeous layers!!! and that journal card is lovely :)
ReplyDeleteWhat!!!! Incredible creations, I mean I'm in awww over your work. So many different techniques that you created on your projects. You have made the SSS release stand out. Definitely need the whole collection and your talent.
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ReplyDeleteLots of fun stuff in this release!
ReplyDeleteReally cool techniques.
ReplyDeletethe more i see these background stamps used, the more i want them...prob the idea behind the blog hop lol, but your work is just inspiring, thank you
ReplyDeleteWOW! So many project to inspire us! Thank you, all are wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteLove this SSS release!!
ReplyDeletelike your techniques
ReplyDeleteAwesome projects. I think the circle stamps are my favorite and I love that you used them as a background element.
ReplyDeleteokay, i have a few things. first off, i'm soooo glad simon featured you and i was aware of this hop.. i'm super happy i have discovered you. second, your card and page are AMAZING!!! you are so talented and i love it. will definitely be following you on your sites!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Anna-Karin. I hadn't thought about making resist paper with those background stamps. Now I can't wait for them to get here. I haven't tried the ink sheets. I just couldn't see the need. Now that I saw your stuff I may have to rethink that. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree, I think the halo look is actually pretty nice, what a nice happy accident!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Nicely done. I had not heard of the turning dies into stamps before, thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteHi Anna-Karin. Great technique ideas. I will definitely do some emboss resist with the background stamps. I may even try out those ink sheets. I haven't seen anyone use them yet.
ReplyDeleteI like the tri-color birthday card! Cool techniques!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a fantastic Layout ! Great work.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing with us !
wow!! I love these techniques!
ReplyDeletewow!
ReplyDeletewow! what a fabulous technique you have shown here for your journal pages! love what you have done with the dies and 'falling' stamps.
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend!
Thank you for the new techniques, I love what you did with the stamps and iron. Can't wait to get my hands on the new release!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, so very inspirational. Thanks for all the great ideas. Really loving this blog hop, would have never came across your blog.
ReplyDeleteThese projects are gorgeous! I love the iron off technique!
ReplyDeleteWow so many different ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love your backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteWow...we are all falling for these new stamps but you have taken them to a new level. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteVery nice projects! I like seeing these products used on art journaling pages. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI really love those background stamps!
ReplyDeleteLove your layouts. Those background stamps are on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love it!
ReplyDeletegorgeous backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteYou highlighted so much versatility with the new release. Lots of inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have such a hard time choosing which stuff to get from this new release as there is too much that I want!!
ReplyDeleteGreat techniques! And I have the same iron as you!! LOL
ReplyDeleteOh my. Beautiful layout. I like how you used new release products. Picture on layout is awesome...great memory.
ReplyDeleteLoving those background stamps!
ReplyDeleteI love the specialty paper technique and the Simon products you used are must MUST HAVES.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe shadow /halo effect is perfect. Loved your work. The ink sheets seem really cool
ReplyDeleteReally like the background that you created!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully crafted project!!
ReplyDeleteSuper pretty! I love the colors and you made a fabulous art journal!
ReplyDeleteYour designs are fantastic. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat project and fabulous release this month.. i just love Lila’s stamps set and background stamps..Thank you and thanks SSS for the fabulous Blog Hop!!
ReplyDeleteWow what a lot of elements in each card, but beautiful. Sentiments are so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. And so many ideas on how to use the products. Thank you. Children are so cute.
ReplyDeleteLove those background stamps! Great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteLove how you made this super adorable page. The background techniques are so inspirational. Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteO WOW your work is awesome. I love all the techniques and textures and layout is great. TFS
ReplyDeletecool shadow-effect on the background stamping! thanks for all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWish u had videos on these! They are awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove the pages. So cool!
ReplyDeleteWonderful journal pages. Lots of love and work went into these.
ReplyDeleteWonderful techniques with the new release. thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used the stencils!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used the stencils!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the stamps. Wonderful work. Love this new SSS release. Just so versatile.
ReplyDeleteWow fabulous creativity! Thanks for sharing your techniques.
ReplyDeleteI am loving these background stamps I can't wait to use them. The journal page was fantastic
ReplyDeleteAmazing projects! I love shadow effect on the background stamping. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteVery cool technique of removing the embossing to get a neat look.
ReplyDeleteI love these stamps! So versatile!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card. It looked like a lot of work but worth it!
ReplyDeleteStay blessed!
Wow! So much to take in! Amazing work! You have a great eye. Wonderful use of this new release. Very impressive! Thank you for showing various ways to incorporate these products.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous inspiration!! I just love the mix of background stamps you used! And yes, sometimes accidents turn out prettier than we first imagined! :)
ReplyDeleteReally liked the journal page! Like the sentiment very much.
ReplyDeleteLove the embossing!
ReplyDeleteSo creative!
ReplyDeleteI love all three of your projects and will definitely be trying out the techniques you've shared. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWOW! So many things to like and comment on! Your design work is awesome! I can't even pick one thing! It's all beautiful! Thanks for sharing these!
ReplyDeleteSo super to see what you made with the perfect new stamps!! They are so versatile and next to the striped cling stamp the real must haves from this release.... Thanks for jet more inspiration; I always love to see what you make and get inspired every time! Have a colourfull weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove the many great ideas you showed using these new products. Your journal pages are awesome and your talent shines. Thanks to you and SSS for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWow you really rocked these new products so great to see what you can do with them. Very inspiring gorgeous projects. TFS.
ReplyDeleteLOVE all your background techniques. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnna! Your LO is so bright and full of happiness! And the journal page is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Projects are awesome. Love your use of the background stamps and stencils. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the different techniques, I've never tried that resist before and I really like the halo look!
ReplyDeleteWow--those stencils are so cool!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects :)
Great cards, ty for such wonderful pic to illustrate your process.
ReplyDeleteThe background is beautiful. Very useful tutorial.
ReplyDeleteLove your backgrounds and the use of dies to create your pages and card. Your choice of colors is nice. Nice designs. Nice job! TFS
ReplyDeleteLove your journal pages and all the layering. I really want those background stamps! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAwesome use of the products. Love the colors and designs!
ReplyDeleteGreat pages and card! Love the technique! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo creative!
ReplyDeleteTerrific projects!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Art work !
ReplyDeleteLove the way you did the first journal page, gives me hope on doing my journal. Great job
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, to use them for journaling cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove your journal pages! Loving how you used the different background stamps for the various elements! Love the circle sayings stamps! - Payel (Beau Monde Designs)
ReplyDeleteAnother great interpretation of the products in this release. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow! You have been busy...beautiful
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You used lots of the items from the release to make super journal pages. Very colorful and inspiring. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of background stamps and enbossing!
ReplyDeleteLove all your projects. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, so many fun techniques. I bow to your creativity! Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWow you made great use of the products from this release!
ReplyDeleteYou've demonstrated so much with this new release. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite.
ReplyDeletebeautiful projects...
ReplyDeleteWhat great pages you created for the MEGA hop! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat creations with such fun details like the chevron clouds! Your sweet picture reminds me so much of one we have of our boys.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet layout!! I really love your variety of uses with the background stamps!! Thanks for sharing! ;)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love your journal page. The colored background with the white diecuts are great. And a cute picture.
ReplyDeleteWow such amazing work. I'm glad your little boy is getting used to his baby brother, bless him. These new products are awesome particularly the circular sentiments...I will put them on my wish list ;0) x
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing different ways to use the terrific backgrounds- great cards with much to see and admire!
ReplyDeleteLove the technique with embossing and ink blending. Such a cool effect
ReplyDeleteAnna-Karin, your art journal pages and card are fantastic. Great use of these new products. I am loving those background stamps too!
ReplyDeleteSomewhere I missed the transfer part. Great idea and love the cards.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited about the "Falling" series in this release.. I can't wait to get my hands on them. The way you used the sets together to make the panels on the card ... Just inspired!
ReplyDeleteLove the emboss resist! Those clouds...must have.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card made! Love the whole design of the card!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see I'm not the only one over the moon about the new background stamps. So pretty and so many techniques come to mind! Great stuff give done here!
ReplyDeleteYour journal pages are really neat. Using the new release on them really makes them shine. This release is so versatile.
ReplyDeleteI love the use of the circle sentiment stamps. Thanks for the chance of winning.
ReplyDeleteLove your creativity especially using the stamps which are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visual! Wonderful projects!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice assortment of lovely projects! I was especially interested to see the circular stamp used on a scrapbook page -- a perfect use!
ReplyDeleteNice projects! I like how you used the new products!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the background stamps!!
ReplyDeleteAww! this is way too sweet! What an awesome job! love the picture!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the layering on the layout and the card. the colors are so pretty and they really set off the rest of the project. The house journal entry is darling. Love that big umbrella.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing.
Great cards
ReplyDeleteWonderful how you used all the left overs without creating the same
ReplyDeleteAwesome projects, thanks for sharing the "how to" of what you made!!
ReplyDeleteNice designs. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteReally like all the examples you gave! Love the new release.
ReplyDeleteFantastic ideas and tips. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLots of new technique stuff to digest here...thank you! I do love those circle sayings.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried removing embossing powder. The result is so pretty that I think I'll have to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute projects! Love this release!
ReplyDeleteGREAT instructions and I LOVE the pages. THANKS!!!
ReplyDeleteGREAT instructions and I LOVE the pages. THANKS!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteOnly one word. WOW!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration
ReplyDeleteLove these projects, you are so creative! TFS.
ReplyDeleteFantastic layout! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure how I would use those backgrounds. Thanks for the great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteyou are amazing ...
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Love all the techniques!
ReplyDeleteLove all the backgrounds!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the SSSbackgrounds. Love the journal pages!
ReplyDeleteAnxious to try the background method
ReplyDeleteFabulous projects! So much inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the last journal page!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you blend colors!
ReplyDeleteThe background stamps are fabulous. Thanks for the great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteSo much great information. Hadn't heard of inksheets yet, so I'll definitely be coming back for a closer read. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI like your style of crafting almost avart garde. You approach is unique and stylish.
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job on these pages! So creative!
ReplyDeleteWonderful projects!!! Thanks for the photo tutorial Anna-Karin!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous projects! Thanks for showing how you got all those fab layers in!
ReplyDeleteI love those backgrounds. Your pages are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGreat page!! I love that halo effect!!Hooray for happy accidents!
ReplyDeleteFabulous art journal pages and thanks for showing us the process! TFS
ReplyDeleteWhat a great journal page. Thanks for sharing the iron technique, I'm definitely going to try it out.
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow! Just awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove your work - love the new release!
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