Saturday, November 12, 2022

Simon Says Stamp Holiday Sparkle Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to my blog! I am so happy to take part in the Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop to celebrate the new Holiday Sparkle release. If you are following along in the hop, you should have come here from the creative Miriam Prantner.

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The Holiday Sparkle release is full of wonderful new stamps, stencils, dies and special papers. Perfect for winter and Christmas crafting, but also for many other themes. You can find the whole release here. If you use the code CUTEBAG you will get the sweet Holiday Zipper Pouch FREE with any purchase of $50 or more (while supplies last)!! This promotion will expire at 11/13 at 11:59 pm EDT.

Simon Says Stamp Holiday Sparkle

I made an art journal page, but you can easily turn it into a card instead.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

I like to make some Christmas and winter pages in my art journals and the Retro Layering Christmas Berries stencil is large enough to cover an entire page in my Small Creative Journal, making it great for a background. I also did some dry embossing and used the new Luxe Glitter Cardstock and Pawsitively Velvet Luxury papers.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Ink with Distress Ink.

I wanted to start on a background which already had some color and texture. Smear Antique Linen and Frayed Burlap on a non-stick craft sheet. Mist with water and press the page into the ink.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

When dry, apply embossing ink through one of the two stencils in the Retro Layering Christmas Berries set and emboss with white powder. Always be careful when using a heat tool and do not touch the melted powder until it has cooled down completely.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Ink through Retro Layering Christmas Berries.

Ink the berries and flowers with Saltwater Taffy and Lumberjack Plaid. I used Simon Says Stamp Detail Round Blending Brushes for the inking. They make it easy to ink the design with different colors.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Next, continue with the leaves using Salvaged Patina and Lucky Clover.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Dip Distress Watercolor Pencils in water and flick a paint brush against them to create splatters.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

If you want the berries to stay the color of Lumberjack Plaid, skip this step. I wanted glossy berries and knew that the Glossy Accents would alter the color of the berries a bit since they were inked with waterbased ink. However, I didn't think it would change their color quite as much as it did. I still like them, but might have preferred the darker shade. If the white dots become less visible, you can add them back with a white gel pen once the Glossy Accents is dry.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Die cut Simon Says Stamp Sweater Weather.

Die cut the hat and gloves from the Sweater Weather embossing folder and die combo. I used watercolor paper.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Color the design right on the embossing folder, using Distress Watercolor Pencils. Mist the paper with water and emboss.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Repeat for the gloves and let dry.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Ink the edges with Frayed Burlap and die cut the ball on top of the hat from white Pawsitively Velvet paper.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Simon Says Stamp Fir Branches.

Die cut Fir Branches from white and brown Pawsitively Velvet Luxury paper. For another project using the Fir Branches check out the two Sparkly Christmas Trees decorations I made on Thursday.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

The new Luxe Glitter Cardstock is stunning and so glittery. I love being able to get the look of glitter without any mess. I die cut the sentiments using an older Simon Says Stamp die called Winter Snow.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

You can color the Retro Layering Christmas Berries stencil set in many different combinations. Use the whole design or only parts of it.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

I stamped a sentiment from Simon Says Stamp Stamped With Love using Surf ink and cut it into strips to only use a part of the sentiment.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

This sentiment comes from the Let It Snow set from the Cozy Hugs release and was stamped with Surf ink on Tim Holtz Christmas Backdrops paper.

Layers of ink - Winter Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

The combination of glittery Luxe Glitter Vardstock, the soft Velvet paper, the dry embossing and the glossy berries adds a lot of interest to the page.

Don't miss all the inspiration along the hop. There are of course prizes to be won too, and at each stop on the hop SSS is giving away a $25 coupon, randomly drawn from those who leave a comment. The winners will be posted post on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday the 16th of November.

For more Holiday Sparkle inspiration remember to check out the Holiday Sparkle gallery at Simon Says Stamp, and if you make something with products from the range, it is fun if you post it in the gallery too. There are galleries for all releases, and for the card kits, full of inspiration.

This is the second blog hop for the Holiday Sparkle release, don't miss blog hop day number 1 which took place yesterday.




Thank you so much for stopping by here today! 

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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57 comments:

  1. I LOVE the layers and texture! STUNNING!

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  2. The embossing looks great. This whole thing is so cool. I love the shading, everything

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  3. What a fabulous art journal page. Love it.

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  4. Oh wow! Love that you created an art journal page. It's beautiful!

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  5. Lovely journal page, love all the texture!

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  6. i love the pages you created. That stencil is so fun!

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  7. Beautiful journal page! I love the texture of the mittens and hat, along with the pretty embellishments! Great stencil design too!

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  8. Great ideas for incorporating into a journal!

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  9. So happy to see the tips about coloring right on the embossing folder with the Tim Holtz watercolor pencils! I bought all 3 sets but haven't tried that technique yet. Love it!

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  10. Great journal page. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Very cool! Love the vintage feel.

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  12. fabulous love the vintage look to your page

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  13. I can see this art page as a card too! Love your color choices!

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  14. Love the vintage look of ;your journal page!

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  15. I love that you combined so many elements. Its just so retro & fun! My Christmas Art Journals are so important to me, as they will be passed down to our kids! This is how my pages like to look;). And your detailed instructions are greatly appreciated!

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  16. Love all the elements in this. So very pretty!

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  17. Interesting point about the glossy accents. Love that hat and gloves! Thanks so much!

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  18. Love the vintage look, you're right it can easily be turned in to a card!
    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  19. What a terrific journal page. I love the hat and mittens dies. Great job ❤🧡💛

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  20. Love your art journal page. The colors you chose as well as the hat and mitten dies make a wonderful journal page.

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  21. Love the art on your journal page. That hat and mittens die is fantastic

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  22. All the elements come together wonderfully.

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  23. Oh mercy, I need this cap and glove set. It is so cute. Love the pattern. NEED it. [Bunny]

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  24. Beautiful! You have inspired me to pull out my art journal again!

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  25. Gorgeous journal page. Love the colors.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Love that you made a journaling page! Nicely unexpected! Great job.

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  27. Wonderful journaling page...love the new stencil and the embossed die cut.

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  28. I'm so glad I ordered the stencil! Can't wait to apply your techniques! xo

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  29. I think I have to have that toque (Canadian giveaway LOL!)

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  30. Super cool, love all these elements, and that sparkly cardstock is to die for!

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  31. thanks for the idea of coloring before
    embossing. The hat and mittens look
    vintage. thanks for sharing

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  32. Thank you so much for sharing you wonderful card with us! I love the lovely classic feel of the card's and all the layers!

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  33. Very pretty journal page! I love all the layers!

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  34. Love the layers upon layers of detail. TFS!

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  35. your cards are beautiful - so vintage and gorgeous. thanks for the details to get this look

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  36. Beautiful work! I love what you did with the hat and gloves.

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  37. Fantastic journal page! I love all the different elements!

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  38. I love the vintage look of your journal page! That glitter cardstock is yummy!

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  39. So many cool things! I'm so so so so impressed that you can die cut that glitter paper without ANY mess! Wow... Outstanding! It is really pretty! Such a beautiful journal page, now I dont do a journal, but I cannot image not ripping that page out to use as a background, vintage stunning yumminess.

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  40. I was really looking forward to getting to your blog in the hop, as I knew you would have something special for us! I love your journal pages, especially that vintage background! Well done, as always, Anna-Karin!

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  41. Always so good! so versatile in what you can make with this release.

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  42. Beautiful. Love the distressed look and the layers.

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  43. Very vintage colors and look. I love the mittens and hat. Those dies are so, so cute!

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  44. Great art journaling page! This new release is so versatile.

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  45. Beautiful journal pages! I love that hat & mitten die & embossing folder!

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  46. I just love Mittens!!!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful card making techniques. I look forward to your next creation!

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