Happy Wednesday! Today the Paper Crafts Go-to Gals have a little treat for you! After a busy summer, we're getting back to our monthly blog hops! Once a month the Go-to Gals get together and choose a manufacturer to feature in a blog hop...it's a just for fun kind of thing...no pressure. Sometimes we all play along, sometimes we don't. This time we're all playing!
So about today's feature! You're probably familiar with the online store Simon Says Stamp? I link products to them quite often...well, did you know that they have developed their own line of exclusive clear stamps and dies? And did you know that they're really awesome? Great quality, great designs, great fonts... each of the sets has so many elements that make them really fun to play around with!
The Go-to Gals are each featuring a card today using some of Simon's new stamps and dies. For my card today I used these two sets...
and You Can Do Anything...
and this cute Fresh Daisies die...
Here is the card I created. I stamped the striped frame from the You Can Do Anything set to create the background. A 1" square punch is the perfect size to fill the squares with patterned paper.
I diecut the daisies from several different papers and pieced them back together. I positioned them to look like they're peeking out of the square frames. That great sentiment is from the Absolutely Delightful set.
Want to win some Simon Says goodies? There are lots of ways to win today! Each Go-to Gal is giving away an exclusive Simon Says die. I'm offering up the Fresh Daisies die that I used on today's card. Just leave a comment on this post before Thursday night at midnight CDT and I'll choose one lucky winner!
Be sure to hop around to the other Go-to Gals to see their Simon Says projects because each one is offering up one of the exclusive dies. Oh, and Simon Says visit the Paper Crafts Connection blog...Jennifer just might have a great big Simon Says giveaway there too! :-)
P.S. *Winner Alert* The winner of the Bazzill giveaway from THIS post was Pat Ackley. Pat, I sent you an email! :-)
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Love your card. Will definitely be checking out those cute stamps!
Posted by: Anabelle | August 29, 2012 at 05:22 AM
Your creativity never ceases to amaze me!
Posted by: Chris Cross | August 29, 2012 at 05:37 AM
Gorgeous card! Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | August 29, 2012 at 05:43 AM
What an awesome way to use that die! Love the card!
Posted by: Sara | August 29, 2012 at 05:44 AM
Such a fun an pretty card, great design!!
Posted by: Kristan(Crazy4Christ) | August 29, 2012 at 06:00 AM
I gasp every time I visit your blog. You make me want-it-all. Fabulous job with the stamps and die.
Posted by: Donna | August 29, 2012 at 06:02 AM
This is so pretty!
Posted by: Rebecca Lovell | August 29, 2012 at 06:07 AM
Beautiful card as always, love your work!
Posted by: Shawn Wenrich | August 29, 2012 at 06:15 AM
absolutely gorgeous card ...love the Fresh Daisies die...!
Posted by: heaney | August 29, 2012 at 06:18 AM
Creative work! i think it couldn't be even better than this.
Posted by: Plastic cards | August 29, 2012 at 06:33 AM
Love how easily you added those die cut flowers! Just wow. :-)
Posted by: Cindy aka Scrapcollectr | August 29, 2012 at 06:34 AM
Love the colors on your card, and the repetitive use of the die cut!~
Posted by: Karen B. | August 29, 2012 at 06:40 AM
Fabulous design! I love that daisy!
Posted by: Lee | August 29, 2012 at 06:41 AM
Beautiful card, Betsy. I love the colors, too.
Posted by: June K. | August 29, 2012 at 06:41 AM
What an innovative use of that pretty die! Love the new stamps too. :)
Posted by: Angela H. | August 29, 2012 at 06:41 AM
I was so pleasantly surprised when I received my first Simon Says stamp set. They are wonderful! Betsy, your card is darling ;)
Posted by: CassieT | August 29, 2012 at 06:45 AM
Beautiful card!
Posted by: Sandy | August 29, 2012 at 06:45 AM
I love your card. That daisy flower die cut is a must have.
Posted by: Cheri | August 29, 2012 at 06:48 AM
Love your bright, cheerful card. Using only parts of the die cut flower is so very clever.
Posted by: Brenda B | August 29, 2012 at 06:56 AM
beautiful way to use this die.
Posted by: margie | August 29, 2012 at 07:07 AM
Wow, this card will make anyone smile...I LOVE it!!!
Posted by: Rita | August 29, 2012 at 07:13 AM
Love the Fresh Daisies die!! Really pretty card!
Posted by: Detra Parks | August 29, 2012 at 07:16 AM
I love what you did with this die, Betsy. Hope I win it.
Posted by: Cathy P | August 29, 2012 at 07:18 AM
You are so creative Betsy! And I so love your color combos!
Posted by: Pat | August 29, 2012 at 07:19 AM
Wonderful card and great new die!
Posted by: Colleen C | August 29, 2012 at 07:22 AM
Love this card! Great fresh colors and unique use of the die!
Posted by: Caryn | August 29, 2012 at 07:22 AM
Your card is such eye candy!!! Love the color and creative way you used the die!!
Posted by: Sandi | August 29, 2012 at 07:24 AM
Betsy, your card is simply gorgeous!!! Thank you for the chance to win
Posted by: Hanne | August 29, 2012 at 07:24 AM
I always look forward to getting your email every morning. i enjoy seeing your creations....
Posted by: Jessica Monte | August 29, 2012 at 07:24 AM
You're card is beautiful, as always, it's just fresh and lovely...sure to brighten anyone's day! TFS
Posted by: Dolly/scrapthat | August 29, 2012 at 07:27 AM
LOVE your card..super die too!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | August 29, 2012 at 07:30 AM
I love SSS and I love their new dies and stamp sets. You did an awesome job combining the two of them. I absolutely love what you did on this card from the colors to the genius of using one little stamp and making it take center stage! You so ROCK! :)
Posted by: Michelle Liimatainen | August 29, 2012 at 07:30 AM
Love this daisy die. Your card is brilliant, so bright and cheery. Love the Squares, I can think of lots of uses for those as well.
Posted by: Jacqui Blondel | August 29, 2012 at 07:33 AM
So much to love in this darling card! The fresh color palette is the first thing that grabbed me. Then, those dynamic striped frames with the cheery daisies inside really made me feel happy. Your finishing touch of the baker's twine and perfectly positioned sentiment are the icing on the cake. Thanks, Betsy!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | August 29, 2012 at 07:37 AM
Love this card! The colors are so fun!
Posted by: Sheri | August 29, 2012 at 07:44 AM
this is so cute! love all of the little squares and the pretty flowers. I have 1 of their special dies and really enjoy it. will have to check out the rest of the line after seeing this pretty one!
enjoy your day! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | August 29, 2012 at 07:44 AM
How fun! Love the delicate floral with striped frames! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Shelly | August 29, 2012 at 07:55 AM
I love that die and it's on my wish list. Your card is unusual but adorable. I'd never have thought to combine everything you used on your card. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Rebecca Ednie | August 29, 2012 at 07:55 AM
Beautiful card, Betsy!! Love the bright colors.
Posted by: Vera W. Yates | August 29, 2012 at 07:59 AM
super gorgeous card! love the colors and the frames with flowers.
Posted by: luanne | August 29, 2012 at 08:01 AM
such a beautiful card! really love your color combination and i love the die!
Posted by: Therese | August 29, 2012 at 08:01 AM
Woww! Love this beautiful card! The striped frame stamp looks awesome! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with us all!
Posted by: Barbara A. | August 29, 2012 at 08:03 AM
I love the new die. They are so much better than punches, and easier to store.
Posted by: Jackie Lic | August 29, 2012 at 08:06 AM
I love how you did the piecing Betsy!
Posted by: Jennyfer L | August 29, 2012 at 08:08 AM
What a fresh, beautiful card! Also love the color combinations!
Posted by: Cindy Reynoso | August 29, 2012 at 08:09 AM
I love how those daisies peek out of the boxes. What a great idea!
Posted by: Katherine S. | August 29, 2012 at 08:12 AM
Love the fresh daisies die and your beautiful card!
Posted by: Sheila A | August 29, 2012 at 08:13 AM
Oh my ! Stunning! lovely colors!
Posted by: sanketi | August 29, 2012 at 08:14 AM
I love your card Betsy (as usual)! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Debbie S | August 29, 2012 at 08:19 AM
Beautiful and creative as always Betsy~
Posted by: Rebecca Deeprose | August 29, 2012 at 08:20 AM
WHAT A FUN CARD Betsy! LOVE IT! All the little squares & the LOVELY little flower popping up...! Colorful & Cheery! :)PERFECT! :)
Posted by: Becky Green | August 29, 2012 at 08:21 AM
OMG, I absolutely love what you did with this die and that die has now gone to the top of this girls wish list.
Posted by: Sherry Eckblad | August 29, 2012 at 08:23 AM
Didn't know SS made stamps and dies. I love your card and that daisy die~~thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Bev J. | August 29, 2012 at 08:24 AM
That is one of my favorite sentiments from that stamp set. Love the colors and creation of your card. Smooches...
Posted by: Felicia | August 29, 2012 at 08:29 AM
Love your card! The colours are so fabulous!!
Posted by: Tracey | August 29, 2012 at 08:30 AM
Serious creativity here!! Snipping off the dies and creating sweet little flower boxes??!! How darling is this??!! I will be recreating this delightful design SOON!
Posted by: Lillian Child | August 29, 2012 at 08:32 AM
I love the colours you've used with that fabulous die!! Gorgeous card!!
Posted by: Steph Mitchell | August 29, 2012 at 08:35 AM
You always make such fun and happy cards. I love looking at your designs. Thanks for the opportunity to win that fabulous die!
Posted by: Helen | August 29, 2012 at 08:36 AM
that daisy is too too cute!
Posted by: Denise M. | August 29, 2012 at 08:40 AM
Beautiful card! Would love to win that die.
Posted by: Pam | August 29, 2012 at 08:42 AM
Love the daisy die! You are so creative - I hope it rubs off on me! :)
Posted by: Michele M. | August 29, 2012 at 08:46 AM
This is such a fun and creative card design!
Posted by: Sue McRae | August 29, 2012 at 08:48 AM
Beautiful card. Love how you off set the frames from the edges of your paper.
Posted by: Mary Mcdermott | August 29, 2012 at 08:51 AM
Wow I did not know Simon had their own dies and I love how you used it. Hope I win.
Posted by: Carol | August 29, 2012 at 08:54 AM
I love the card and how you used the squares to look like window with the flowers peaking out.
Posted by: Monica LL | August 29, 2012 at 08:56 AM
Your card is just a little treasure!
Posted by: Fiorella | August 29, 2012 at 08:56 AM
Beautiful card! I love that die and stamp sets.
Posted by: JJ Meyer | August 29, 2012 at 08:56 AM
Is ist a very very beautiful card! I love it!!! The die is so pretty!
Best regards from Germany
Gaby
Posted by: erzibügelchen | August 29, 2012 at 08:56 AM
wow your card is amazing...I love it...thanks for sharing..
Posted by: Annette Allen | August 29, 2012 at 08:57 AM
The die is great and I love how you used it by cutting it down. I'm always so hesitant to alter the die cut image for some weird reason. I love the colors on the card too.
Posted by: Jessica ML | August 29, 2012 at 08:58 AM
your card is just beautiful! the way you used these fun stamps and die is just amazing, love it!!! :)
Posted by: Jessica B. | August 29, 2012 at 09:03 AM
Your card is lovely. Those daisies peeking out of the windows are so cute!
Posted by: Grace | August 29, 2012 at 09:05 AM
What a creative and beautiful card! I couldn't wait to see your take on the die, and you didn't disappoint me! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Pat Baker | August 29, 2012 at 09:07 AM
Beautiful card! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Connie B | August 29, 2012 at 09:12 AM
WOW! How do you come up with such unique ways to use product. Love everything about your card Betsy! Thank you!
Posted by: Leigh Ann Odynski | August 29, 2012 at 09:12 AM
Love the SSS exclusives and adore this dimensional, bright card! The use of the striped frame and multiple die cuts is brilliant. TFS!
Posted by: PaperPixie | August 29, 2012 at 09:16 AM
Love your creation with this die. It is so cheerful.
Posted by: Bev | August 29, 2012 at 09:18 AM
Love the new die!
Posted by: erica a | August 29, 2012 at 09:19 AM
oh, wow! what a beautiful and fresh card. Love all those daisies peeking out!
Posted by: madcat2002 | August 29, 2012 at 09:19 AM
What a great colorful card. I love how you used the die.
Posted by: Lynne | August 29, 2012 at 09:21 AM
Your card is so bright and fun. I love the little striped square frames for the flowers.
Posted by: Flo | August 29, 2012 at 09:22 AM
I love this die and the card you made w/ it is beautiful!
Posted by: Brandy S | August 29, 2012 at 09:27 AM
What a neat card! I just love the windows/frames you created with the flowers coming out of them. So much dimension and depth!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | August 29, 2012 at 09:27 AM
Fantantastic card love the colours you've used :)
Posted by: Nikki C | August 29, 2012 at 09:27 AM
Such a pretty card, with a pretty die to match!
Posted by: Susi K | August 29, 2012 at 09:29 AM
Great card, Betsy! I love the colors and the way you used the new die!
Posted by: Janet L. | August 29, 2012 at 09:32 AM
This card is so pretty and I love the die! Thanks for bringing this company to the forefront...I will be checking their site!
Posted by: Charlene R | August 29, 2012 at 09:33 AM
Yummy colors and daisies are my favorite! I always love what you do! Thanks for a chance to win some neat dies!
Posted by: Penny Reed | August 29, 2012 at 09:33 AM
This is a gorgeous card. I love it and the daisy die is very special. My fingers (and toes) are crossed in hope of being your winner.
Posted by: Carol Ann Ater | August 29, 2012 at 09:33 AM
What a great graphic card design. Lovely, thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Angel | August 29, 2012 at 09:34 AM
Your creativity is incredible!!!!!
Posted by: Perrie | August 29, 2012 at 09:39 AM
Very pretty--I like the frames in the background and all the daisies.
Posted by: Sue D | August 29, 2012 at 09:46 AM
Gorgeous card! I love the windows with the flowers!!
Posted by: Dana W | August 29, 2012 at 09:49 AM
Absolutely stunning design! TFS!
Posted by: Karina Beck | August 29, 2012 at 09:52 AM
So pretty and I love this die. Thanks for the chance on winning......
Posted by: ellie | August 29, 2012 at 10:03 AM
As always Betsy, beautiful work. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by: Julia P | August 29, 2012 at 10:04 AM
I love the little die-cut daisies!
Posted by: Kathy Browns | August 29, 2012 at 10:10 AM
As always, Betsy, your card design blows me away. The flower placement in the squares is so clever. Great idea to mis the die cut cilors too. Thanks.
Posted by: Angie Hall | August 29, 2012 at 10:14 AM
wow, this is lovely! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Posted by: Teresa Blue | August 29, 2012 at 10:16 AM
i love your card. this daisy die is amazing. thanks.
Posted by: jeannine | August 29, 2012 at 10:17 AM