Saturday, March 18, 2023

SSS Just For You 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 Just For You release. If you are following along in the hop, you should have come here from the creative Miriam Prantner.

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Simon Says Stamp Just For YOu


The Just For You release is full of wonderful new stamps, stencils, dies, and tools. There are even a great pair of Pawsitively Everyday Scissors. You can find the Just For You release here. If you use the code GREEN you can get $7 off with a purchase of $40 or more! This promotion will expire 3/19 at 11:59 pm EDT.


Simon Says Stamp Just For You

 Just For You is perfect for Easter and spring-time, but also for so many other themes. 

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

I made an art journal page today, in memory of my aunt who recently passed away suddenly. We shared a love for arts and crafts and she is the one who taught me how to embroider. We also sold hand-crafted items at some markets together. I think she would have liked the Simon Says Stamp Layered Folksy Heart and made that my focal point. I worked on a jeans fabric page in my Dina Wakley Blue Edition journal.

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

Start by applying Melon Pawsitively Saturated ink through the heart in the Simon Says Stamp Layered Folksy Heart stencil. I used Ranger Heavystock paper. Hold the stencil in place with Simon Says Stamp Very Very Low Tack Tape.

Layers of ink - Missing You Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Ink with Simon Says Stamp Cantaloupe.

Continue with the second stencil, suing Cantaloupe ink.

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

And then the third stencil, with Grapefruit ink.

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

For the fourth stencil in the set, I used Distress Oxide Ink. 

Layers of ink - Missing You Art Journal Page Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Color with Prismacolor pencils.

I stamped flowers from Simon Says Stamp Magical Spring on heavystock paper and colored them with Prismacolor pencils.

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

Add highlights with a white paint pen and then die cut with the coordinating Magical Spring dies.

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

Stamp sentiments with the Simon Says Stamp So Sorry set and die cut with the coordinating dies. I ended up not using the larger sentiment.

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

Stamp the Simon Says Stamp Leaf Edges with Cappuccino ink on Tim Holtz Journal Cards. These leaf stamps are so cleverly designed, to fit perfectly into a 6x6 in surface, the ordinary Simon Says Stamp background stamp size.

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

Color the leaves with pencils.

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

Since my aunt loved both embroidery and sewing, I wanted to include that on my page. I pricked a border around the heart and stitched with embroidery floss. The heart was matted on Simon Says Stamp Velvet paper.

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

Glue the flowers to the page. The sequins comes from Simon Says Stamp Pretty Pastels.

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

The different textures with the jeans fabric, velvet paper and embroidery floss creates a project you want to reach out and touch.

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

I also added a few strips of Design Tape, with floral, butterfly and postal themes. My aunt used to be a postwoman.

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

Neutral patterned papers are great for stamping on.

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

The sentiment strips comes from Simon Says Stamp Missing You sentiment strips and were inked with Melon.

Layers of ink - Mushroom Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

If you want more Just For You inspiration I posted a mushroom tag yesterday, using the Simon Says Stamp Mushroom Stems dies and the Leaf Edges stamp. You can find the Mushroom Tag tutorial here.


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 22nd of March.

Your next stop on the hop is Dilay Nacar. Don't miss to see the wonderful project she has created. If you get lost along the way, here are all the stops:



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

This is the second Just For You blog hop, don't miss blog hop day number 1 which was yesterday.



Thank you so much for stopping by here today! 

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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40 comments:

  1. Two of my favorites!!! Folk Art, and mushrooms! I really love both of your creations!!

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  2. Love your mixed media and that mushroom tag is awesome!

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  3. So many cool elements, all created by you.

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  4. Love the colors in your first card and the mushroom card is amazing!!

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  5. Thank you for sharing your ideas for this release! The mushroom tag is so cute!

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  6. Wow, these are just amazing!! I love them both so much! I just got the stencils this past week in the mail that you used in your first card, and I'm going to play around with it today. Thanks for your inspiration!

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  7. gorgeous mixed media - so creative

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  8. Wow! I love your mushroom tag!! I also love the idea of stamping the leaf background onto a journal card. I had already ordered that stamp but if I hadn't I would have done so after seeing your creations today. Great job!

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  9. Unique & beautiful! Mixed Media is my 1st love & your designs are amazing!!

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  10. What a beautiful tribute to your Aunt, so sorry for your loss.
    I like the Mixed Media look and that stencil is a must have.
    Thanks for the inspiration.

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  11. A beautiful tribute to your aunt, I’m sure she loves it. Your mushroom tag is very cool!

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  12. Dear Anna-Karin,
    I'm very sorry for the loss of your aunt. This folksy heart card is a beautiful way to remember her. It's reminiscent of the Pennsylvania "Dutch" area (German) where I live in the US. I ADORE your mushroom tag, too!
    Lori S in PA

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  13. Beautiful work. I especially love the mushroom tag. Fantastic.

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  14. Love the folkart heart. Reminds me of my days when I did tole painting.

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  15. I love the mixed media look of your creations! I especially love what you did with those mushrooms! They look like they came from the deepest, darkest forest!

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  16. I love all of the layers of color!

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  17. Pretty art journal page and tag! I love the folk heart design, and the mushrooms are a release fave! Really loving the awesome colors and textures on your tag!

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  18. Delightful page in your journal, Anna-Karin. I'm so sorry for your loss of your beloved aunt. Your page is an endearing way to remember her.

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  19. That's lovely, but I am especially in love with the mushroom tag! I'm sorry for your loss of your aunt - may she rest in peace!

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  20. Fantastic tribute to a much-loved aunt.
    Love the folksy heart. thanks for sharing

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  21. Your mushroom tag is probably the most beautiful tag...EVER! Your coloring skills are crazy!!

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  22. Great art journal page. But LOVED the tag :)

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  23. Great mixed media project and a wonderful tribute for your aunt.

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  24. What a sweet way to honor your Aunt.

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  25. Pretty art journal page in memory of your aunt. I like the stitching, blue jean background and stenciling.

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  26. Really cool mixed media designs. The mushrooms are exquisite.

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  27. Wonderful, detailed projects! I especially love that glorious tag with the mushrooms!

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  28. Super Cool and thanks for the details!

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  29. Love all the details on your art journal page and that tag is fabulous!

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  30. The So Sorry stamp set has so many great sentiments and I love your mushroom card!

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  31. Wow!!! Both are Gorgeous!!! Your mushrooms are Fabulous!!!!

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  32. Fantastic Journal page and then came the TAG...WOW!

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