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simon says stamp: hugs & kisses blog hop (day 1)

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Hi there crafty friends! I am thrilled to be joining Simon Says Stamp today to celebrate their newest 2 releases, Hugs and Kisses. So many fun stamps and dies and you know I love to make cards with hearts all year long, so these were perfect for me! I have two fun cards to share with you today, but before I do that let me point you in the direction of the graphic above…be sure to use that code with your Simon Says Stamp order to get the free gift with purchase for the hop…use RBW23 to get the End of the Rainbow set FREE with any purchase. The promotion will  expire 1/22 at 11:59 pm EST.

I also wanted to point out that Simon Says stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section, so please be sure to leave a comment below for your chance to win.  Simon Says Stamp will announce the winner on their blog on Wednesday the 25th of January. The winner can email Simon Says Stamp to claim their prize

Now let’s get into the cards. I have 2 Valentine cards with two completely different looks using the brand new Heart Chain die.The first one uses a repeating pattern of the Heart Chain in Distress Watercolor cardstock on a panel inlaid with hearts that were cut from a rainbow Alcohol Ink Panel…this one was a labor of love but completely worth it to me. I adhered all the outlines of the Heart Chain diecuts from Distress Watercolor cardstock to the panel. Then I cut out Alcohol Ink heart and adhered each of the hearts into the open spaces using foam tape. I finished the card with a clean and simple CZ Design Love Ya die as my sentiment. 

Cheiron love ya 1_
Cheiron love ya 1_
Cheiron love ya 1_
Cheiron love ya 1_
For my second card, I have something in a much more grungy style. I used the Heart Chain die  to cut several chains of the new Rich Red Matte Metallic Cardstock and created my own paper by layering that onto black cardstock. I die cut the paper with the Heart Panes Cover die and I also die cut another paper that I had layered with Tim Holtz Typeset Collage Paper. I combined the two patterns together for a more edgy look and even sanded the heart in the center that I had cut with the metallic cardstock. I added each panel to the card base with foam squares, then added the sentiment strip from the Reverse Bold Love sentiment strips. To finish the card, I added some Stirling Foundry Wax mixed with a bit of alcohol, splattered over the entire card and then heated it with my embossing gun. Something totally different for me, but I really love the finished look! 

Cheiron you rock my world 1_
Cheiron you rock my world 1_
Cheiron you rock my world 1_
Cheiron you rock my world 1_

Be sure to visit all the stops on the hop for tons of inspiration and additional chances to win just by commenting! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

HOP ORDER:

Simon Says Stamp Blog 

Nichol Spohr

Laura Bassen

Cathy Zielske

Jennifer McGuire

Barbara Tarayao

Heather Ruwe

Keisha Charles

Mindy Eggen

Sidnie Des Jardins

Amanda Korotkova

Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Cheiron Brandon

Alberto Gava

Emily Midgett

Vicky Papaioannou

 

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  1. Robin Phillips Avatar

    Love the different colors of your card!

  2. Richard Avatar

    Both are just fantastic, Cheiron. So much to look at and love!!

  3. Laura L Greig Avatar

    Wow! Both are fabulous!

  4. Barb Deichl Avatar

    What a fun release! Love the dies especially. Sweet Cards!

  5. Monica S Avatar

    I Love both of your cards. But, the alcohol ink hearts is amazing! Worth the labor of love!!

  6. Barbara Buckland Avatar

    I ❤️ the second card (both are beautiful)

  7. Dawn Avatar

    I’m loving the alcohol ink background hearts. So eye catching. Thank you for sharing.

  8. Leah W. Avatar

    Oh, these are great ideas! TFS.

  9. Karen N Avatar

    Your alcohol ink hearts are amazing.

  10. Joan Avatar

    Love the heart chain with the alcohol ink blending. I just love alcohol ink blending and the results!

  11. Susan sonnier Avatar

    The You Rock card is FABULOUS!!!!

  12. Sharon Gullikson Avatar

    The way you swirled the colors on the first one is cool.

  13. Gayle C Avatar

    Awesome cards and backgrounds. Great new release.

  14. Elizabeth Motyka Avatar

    what beautiful cards! I love the bold and bright designs

  15. Gayle I. Avatar

    Bright and bold card designs and colors! Striking!

  16. Rebekka Reed Avatar

    OH my goodness what awesome cards, I just love that first one with those colorful hearts.

  17. Ann Marie Sharratt Avatar

    Cheiron, I ❤ the, You Rock my World, card! You really gave it a rock vibe! Love the new Simon release!! And, we all should make heart cards all year long… this World can always use love!

  18. Leigh Norris Avatar

    Love that you rock my world card!! So bold and edgy! Love it, would be great to give to a man too! Thanks for the inspiration!

  19. Kim Lundstrom Avatar

    Wow! Great cards!

  20. Savannagh Kacey Avatar

    Loved that you used a CZ sentiment on the repeating pattern card. The hearts are gorgeous and remind me of Cathy’s early card with the repeating reindeer.

  21. Sharlene Piscitelli Avatar

    The colors are just fabulous in the multicolor hearts card!

  22. Kay Furnish Avatar

    I’m a huge fan of alcohol inked backgrounds so those hearts on the first card are amazing. I save all my inked backgrounds even if I don’t like them, because when they are die cut into smaller pieces they look great after all. I’ve already ordered the Heart Chain die, so I’m very anxious to CASE your card, if you don’t mind!

  23. Meghan Kennihan Avatar

    WHOA! I LOVE the You Rock my World one! The alcohol inks are awesome!!!!!!!!!!

  24. Elle Robinson Avatar

    Those alcohol ink hearts are scrumptious!

  25. Alexandra Y Avatar

    So pretty!!! I love all the hearts -especially the stunning alcohol ink ones!

  26. Veronica Hunt Avatar

    There is so much going on on your cards. I love it. So fascinating.

  27. Elaine Avatar

    That second card though!!!! Wow!

  28. Cyndi Morris Avatar

    Love these cards, especially the first one. The Heart Chain die is one of my favorites from this release. I have scraps of alcohol ink backgrounds that I thought were too pretty to throw away that would be perfect for that card!

  29. Bridget N Avatar

    The cards have totally different vibes, but they are both so awesome! TFS 🙂

  30. Dee Earnshaw Avatar

    sweet cards – the second one is stunning)

  31. Giselle D. Avatar

    Wow, your cards are so different and yet both are gorgeous! Perfect for the different people in our lives!

  32. Janice T Avatar

    You gave me inspiration to use other dies. Love it!

  33. Pam B Avatar

    The hearts are so beautiful!

  34. Markelle Avatar

    I love the, you rock my world card.

  35. Linda G Avatar

    Love this

  36. Nancy K Rodeberg Avatar

    These cards are Stellar! Seriously!

  37. Melanie Avatar

    Love these cards. The heart die is very versatile. Thank you

  38. Lisa Avatar

    Love your work 💖

  39. Lori Avatar

    Spectacular cards!
    Thanks for sharing your talent.

  40. Sue D Avatar

    Fabulous cards. Love the colors of the hearts on the first one.

  41. Janelle L Avatar

    So gorgeous ❤️

  42. Tami B Avatar

    The alcohol ink card is so pretty.

  43. Kathy j in Ellicott City Avatar

    Great cards!

  44. Sandra Baggarly Avatar

    Great cards! Thanks for sharing.

  45. Barbara Lassiter Avatar

    Love both of these and I think the alcohol ink hearts are awesome! I’m definitely creating some of those!

  46. Mary Holshouser Avatar

    The first card is great, but that
    second is spectacular. Love the
    bold colors and the arrangement.
    thanks for sharing

  47. Cathy Roffey Avatar

    Wow to both cards, Love the alcohol ink inlaid hearts and the collage effect on the 2nd card is amazing! Cathy x

  48. Jeanne Rice Avatar

    Love love the alcohol ink hearts card. Beautiful.

  49. Rosemary D Avatar

    Super cool set of cards!

  50. Ann Kulseth Avatar

    The die is one of my favorites of this new release – well done.

  51. Michaela McCue Avatar

    Nice! The you rock my world is great card idea for men.

  52. Lara Read Avatar

    Fantastic!

  53. Trudy Lanoux Avatar

    Both cards are fantastic! I think I have everything you used that you didn’t make yourself to do something similar! I just love Simon Says Stamp products!

  54. Colleen Jo Howell Avatar

    Sweet cards, both are amazing.

  55. Judy Hagerty Avatar

    Love how different these cards are. Very creative.

  56. Marty Harris Avatar

    Fantastic cards! I love the colors and the way you put each of them together.

  57. Denise Bryant Avatar

    Loving all the pretty hearts! Wonderful cards!

  58. Nancee Purdum Avatar

    What great cards! I’m going to have to look at this release again as I think I’m going to have to create another order!

  59. Deana Hayes Avatar

    Beautiful cards.

  60. Michelle Bethel Avatar

    Simply Gorgeous

  61. Kate Avatar

    Beautiful cards with with alcohol ink

  62. Kris Reeves Avatar

    So many ideas with that heart chain die set! You rocked it with both your cards!!

  63. Merrill P Avatar

    Love the colouring done on the hearts

  64. Terry Deason Avatar

    Beautiful! Love the alcohol ink cards and Rock my World is amazing.

  65. Lori Spitzer Avatar

    Hi, Cheiron – Love both cards but that alcohol ink one “rocked my world” so to speak. Your talent is phenomenal and I am always so glad whenever you are part of a talent hop. Love to see what you are up to…
    Lori S in PA

  66. Janet D. Avatar

    Your second card is amazing! Love the alcohol inks in your first card!

  67. Dorothy Ayotte Avatar

    Great cards! I especially like your grunge card- and that cover die is fantastic.

  68. Cindi Green Avatar

    I love that you showed us two cards with two very different styles. Both are spectacular!

  69. Connie Johnson Avatar

    Such super fun and different cards!!! Awesome! Thanks for inspiration 🙂

  70. Bonnie Lynn Schroeder Ratzloff Avatar

    Both of your cards are amazing! Thank you for the inspiration today.

  71. Nandini Karmarkar Avatar

    Beautiful cards! I love the second card. The combo of print and red looks fab.

  72. Shawna j eddy kissell Avatar

    I love the red and black card.

  73. Marisela Delgado Avatar

    Beautiful cards!

  74. Jen H Avatar

    Absolutely gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

  75. Miesje Flach Avatar

    Love these – so bright and beautiful!

  76. Stacey Kowbel Avatar

    Fabulous designs! I love the alcohol ink hearts!

  77. Debbie Frank Avatar

    Love the grunge! The sentiment is perfect for it!

  78. Heather Jacobs Avatar

    These are so beautiful and unique! Just WOW!

  79. Sandy Liles Avatar

    Your project is fabulous! I love how bold it is.

  80. Mirella ROGAN Avatar

    The first card with the amazing colourful hearts is absolutely fantastic!

  81. Karen Baughman Avatar

    Great cards. Love the colorful hearts.

  82. Joy Meadows Avatar

    Love both of your cards, Cheiron! You are so good at doing both refined and grungy – thanks for the inspiration.

  83. Stacy V Avatar

    Gorgeous cards! I love the heart-shaped alcohol pieces, in a rainbow no less! 🙂

  84. Sonia W Avatar

    Love both cards !! the second one is so unique, great style !!

  85. Holly Jackson Avatar

    Cherion, these cards are beautiful!

  86. Amy Potts Avatar

    I don’t know what to say other than these are both perfect! You should be very proud. 😁

  87. Patricia Coleman Avatar

    Absolutely love your card designs for this release!!

  88. roxanne tellini Avatar

    Love that Rock and Roll card. You got the esthetic perfectly.

  89. Leigh Gardner Avatar

    Gotta love some RocknRoll! Thanks for the idea

  90. Angie Cammack Avatar

    I am loving this die, and I love what you did with it on both cards! Thank you!!

  91. kathy camp Avatar

    Both cards are great. I love the rock and roll card colors and design. Thanks for sharing

  92. Pauline Godfrey Avatar

    Cherion, these are both so beautiful. Love the both.

  93. Carlos Haun Avatar

    Love both of your cards! Can’t choose a favorite between them!

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