Lorraine's Loft

If you are here for the Simon Says Stamp Celebrate Blog Hop you should have arrived from the super talented Dilay Nacr's Blog . If so this is the last stop on your journey around the world, if not, then you need to head on over to the Simon Says Stamp Blog for the start!!

I was thrilled to be asked to take part in this, Day 1, of the Blog Hop and luckily the parcel from the Celebrate Release arrived in time! Thanks so much Heidi, Susan and all at Simon HQ!

I made a few cards to share today, first up is a thank you card for a teacher, you may need to put your shades on ;-)

I made a slimline card using a fabulous Star Bulb Die a Sunrise Overlay Embossing Folder and an Appreciate You Stamp and Die Set

I white heat embossed the 'Teacher' sentiment onto black cardstock and black emossed the rest of the sentimernt onto a strip of torn Vellum. I blended Squeezed Lemonade and Mustard Seed Distress Oxide Inks onto the bulb, and behind it to make it glow. I also used silver holographic card for the star and the buld threads.

Next up is a Father's Day Card made using a gorgeous Modern Flower Stencil and a sentiment strip from a Foil Transfer Fancy Dads and Father Greetings Set, along with a CZ Designs Happy Die Sentiment

I blended Mustard Seed Distress Oxide Ink through the stencil and then smothered with Texture Paste, which was also colored with the same ink, and then sprinkled with Earth Safe Glitter. I finished with a black Doodlebug Sprinkle Dot and added a strip of Black/White Plaid Paper

Next up are a couple of cards made using a super cute Celebrating You Stamp and Die Set

I colored with Copic Markers and added a few dabs of Star Dust Stickles on the gift and party hat. I added a few sequin stars and a strip of Washi Tape to finish

and I made a similar one using the same Celebrating You Stamp and Die Set

Thanks for joining us for the hop today!! I hope you have enjoyed seeing what all of the fabulous designers have made!

Don't forget to leave comments on all the stops along the way to be in with a chance of winning a fabulous $25 voucher at each blog!

Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp Blog on Wednesday the 24th of April

ALSO, don't forget to add the code GHBD to receive a free Groovy Happy Birthday Die with every purchase! This gift with purchase will expire 4/21 at 11:59 pm EDT

CLICK HERE or on the pic below to go to see the whole CELEBRATE RELEASE

Herer is the list of all of the stops along the way!

Simon Says Stamp Blog

From here please head back to the Simon Says Stamp Blog and leave a comment on there too!

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Thank You

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Memento Tuxedo Ink Pad Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Modern Flower Stencil Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Foil Transfer Cards, Fancy Dad and Greetings Shop at: SSS
CZ Designs Happy Die Set Shop at: SSS	Simon's Exclusive White 120lb Card Stock Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Celebrating You Stamp and Die Set Shop at: SSS	Neenah Classic Crest 80lb Card Stock Shop at: SSS
Simon's Exclusive Black Card Stock Shop at: SSS	Hero Arts Iridescent Earth Safe Glitter Shop at: SSS	Simon's Exclusive Stitched Rectangles Die Set Shop at: SSS	Star Dust Stickles Shop at: SSS
Misti Teal Precision Stamping Tool Kit Shop at: SSS	Fiskars Premium Cut Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS	iCraft 3D Foam Tape Shop at: SSS	Fiskars Spring Assist Scissors Shop at: SSS
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS	Simon's Exclusive White Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS	Simon's Exclusive Teflon Bone Folder Shop at: SSS	Honey Bee Rainbow Birthday Paper Pack Shop at: SSS
Simon Says Stamp White Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Black and White 3D Foam Squares Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Tacky Craft Glue Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Clear Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS
Simon Says Stamp Blending Brush Set Small and Large Shop at: SSS	Ranger Watercolor Paper Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Shaping Tool Kit Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Sunshine Card Stock Shop at: SSS
Scotch ATG Tape Glider Shop at: SSS	Versafine Onyx Black Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Vellum Shop at: SSS	Ranger Texture Paste Shop at: SSS
Ranger Non Stick Craft Sheet Shop at: SSS \| S6

Hope you all have a great weekend :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x

Hi all and welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

This week the challenge is to

STENCIL IT

We're showcasing some fabulous Tim Holtz Products this week. You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used.
You can join 5 times so you could have 5 chances to win! How AWESOME is that!! All winners are chosen randomly, so everyone has an equal chance to win! Woo Hoo!! Good Luck to everyone!

I used Tim Holtz Gentlemen and Mischievous Die Sets, Mini Stencil Set 5 and Digits Stencils

I used Lost Shadow, Mustard Seed, and Black Soot Distress Inks for the stencilled background. I added some Washi Tape and finished with a white heat embossed sentiment.

and I made an envelope to match

So now it's YOUR turn!

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Do you use Instagram ? If so please add #ssswchallenge so we can see your entries.

You have until Wed 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in

I use affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Any funds raised are donated to charity.

Every little helps. Please click on the SSS in the links below xx

Thank You

Challenges:

Stencil Fun: Stencils + option of Spring Flowers

Tic Tac Toe. Stencil/Die Cut/Critter

Addicted to Stamps and More. Make Your Mark

Everybody Art Challenge: Numbers

The Male Room. Embossing (Heat Embossed Sentiment)

Tim Holtz Gentlemen Die Set Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Mischievous Die Set Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Mini Stencil 5 Set Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads Shop at: SSS
Simon's Exclusive White 120lb Card Stock Shop at: SSS	Simon's Exclusive Black Card Stock Shop at: SSS	Fiskars Premium Cut Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS	iCraft 3D Foam Tape Shop at: SSS
Fiskars Spring Assist Scissors Shop at: SSS	Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS	Simon's Exclusive Teflon Bone Folder Shop at: SSS	WeRMemory Keepers Envelope Punch Board Shop at: SSS
Simon Says Stamp Black and White 3D Foam Squares Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Tacky Craft Glue Shop at: SSS	Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool Shop at: SSS	Ranger Watercolor Paper Shop at: SSS
Tim Holtz Shaping Tool Kit Shop at: SSS	EK Success Powder Tool Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Paper Distresser Shop at: SSS	Scotch ATG Tape Glider Shop at: SSS
Tim Holtz Digits Layering Stencil Shop at: SSS	Ranger Non Stick Craft Sheet Shop at: SSS \| S6