SSS October Card Kit + Crafty/Life Updates + Giveaway!

Hello! Today I have a card to share that features the newly released October card kit from Simon Says Stamp! This month's kit is full of pinks and golds and has an awesome stamp set and die as well! I had a lot of fun creating with it!

For my card I used one of the patterned papers and one of the journal cards to create a butterfly shaker card. As soon as I saw that butterfly journal card I knew it would look awesome with sequins and beads behind it.

I cut the journaling card down to give it straight corners rather than rounded and then I added a piece of vellum to the back of it for the shaker window. I then added foam adhesive all around the butterfly and filled the inside with clear and gold sequins and beads. 

I adhered the shaker piece to the gold heart patterned paper that I diecut with a stitched rectangle die and then matted the whole thing onto a piece of black cardstock.


I stamped the smaller sentiment onto a piece of black cardstock with Versamark ink and then heat embossed it with white embossing powder. I adhered it to the card over the butterfly and then also added the word Hello that I diecut from some gold glittery cardstock.

I completed the card by adhering the finished panel to a white top-folding card base and then adding a few clear sequins around the butterfly.

You can pick up the October card kit here for just $29.95 + shipping. Or if you’d like to receive this kit and future kits for only $24.95 + shipping per month, you can subscribe here. When you subscribe you will receive kits delivered to your door automatically!

Giveaway

I have an extra October card kit to give away! Just leave a comment on this post by September 20, 2015 for a chance to win! ;)

Crafty/Life Updates

I don't usually share too much on my blog aside from card/crafty posts lol! but I wanted to touch base on a couple of things:

This will be my last month sharing cards with the Simon Says Stamp card kit. I've decided that's its time to let a couple things go so I can focus on other things (see below) and this was one of those things. It's been fun creating with the kits for the past couple years but I felt it was time to move on. ;)

For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you know I've been renovating my kitchen. My husband and I have been doing a lot of it ourselves so it has been taking up a lot of my time lol! But I am loving seeing the progress as we move forward and now I pretty much want to renovate everything in the house. So proud of 'us' for all the hard work we've put into it! Thank you to all of you for sharing our renovation journey! ;)

I've been really focusing on getting healthy and taking care of myself. I make time for the elliptical on a regular basis and feel so energetic and happy when I push myself to get moving. I'll be having surgery in November and I really want to have my body in the best shape I can. 

I'm definitely still crafting, although sometimes I have less time to get creative... mainly because of the above haha!

So I apologize if I don't have crafty posts up as often. I'll be taking a bit of time off after my surgery (I'm going to try and have stuff scheduled and ready beforehand) but I have weeks of being home to recover that I'll hopefully feel up to creating. I'll definitely keep you posted!

Thanks as always for stopping by and spending part of your day with me!  I so appreciate it!

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25 comments:

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  2. I love your card, The colors are gorgeous! And your kitchen looks Awesome!

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  3. Beautiful card! I love how you married the gold star paper with the sentiment and the vellum is such a pretty compliment! You are so talented!
    Your kitchen looks terrific!
    Wishing you all the very best with the future surgery.

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  4. Beautiful card. I love the idea of having the shaker part with the vellum outside, so creating. Wishing you well with your future surgery.

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  5. This card is so gorgeous!! Sorry to hear you're leaving SSS :( But I'm sure we will still see some cards on your blog, I hope! :) Anyway, sending all my best wishes for a quick recovery!

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  6. First :Wishing you all the very best with the future surgery.
    Second.. I am in love with shaker card and this shaker is just fabulous..Beautiful color combo.This card kit have many great products..Big hugs from Sweden!

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  7. Beautiful card. Unique shaker style.

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  8. I'm sad to hear you won't be using the kit anymore - your cards are always awesome! The kitchen looks great, and best of luck with your surgery....hoping recovery is easy and uneventful for you!!!

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  9. So sorry to hear about you being sick. :( Wishing you all the best for the surgery!!! Although I always loved the cards you created with the kits, health is more important for sure ... <3

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  10. Beautiful card and really impressive DIY kitchen! Best of luck with your surgery!

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  11. Lovely shaker card. The kitchen looks great...are you still married after that renovation? I remember many years ago my hubs and I renovating our entire home...fun...not so much.
    LOL now...married 42 years..but back then..I was concerned. Still laughing. Hey...good luck and prayers sent up in your name for your pending surgery.

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  12. Your card looks beautiful and so does your kitchen. That is really amazing that you are doing the reno by yourself. All the best with your exercise goals and will keep you in my prayers for a quick and healthy recovery after surgery.

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  13. A gorgeous card design:-). Wishing you all the best for your surgery and the renovations in your home:-)))

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  14. You are 100% right to put yourself first !!!! Take care and best wishes for a successful surgery and fast recovery.

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  15. Absolutely beautiful... I'm so impressed you've done that renovation yourself... we'd end up divorced ;) take care of yourself!

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  16. Love your card designs and videos!
    Good luck with your surgery : )

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  17. Love the card and the colors. SSS released another awesome kit. Good job on the kitchen know its a lot of work and planning but once done you don't want to leave it!!

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  18. Your card is so cute, love the papers in this kit. Your kitchen renovation is gorgeous and good luck on your surgery.

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  19. love the card. totally understand needing to set boundaries on your time and energy. good luck with everything!

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  20. Great card! And best wishes for a speedy recovery. ;-)

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  21. This card you made is so very, very pretty. I never use the color pallette that is in this card kit, and I would love to get "out of my box" and "bloom". Thank you for your inspiration. Kitchen is wonderful.

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  22. I'll miss your lovely cards with the SSS kits, but yes, we can't do it all. Lovely kitchen.

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  23. Just love this idea for a shaker card, its so clever!! This kit looks amazing and love the stamp set and die that comes with it. Thanks so much for the chance to win! You've certainly been busy with your renovating, its very addictive as we have done this ourselves. Surgery can be such a huge strain on your body so I think concentrating on your health is a brilliant idea. Hopefully it will make the healing go much more smoothly!!

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  24. What a great way to finish showcasing your beautiful cards from the Simon Says Stamps card kits - there have been so many artistic designs. Wishing you well with all your future plans.

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  25. Lovely shaker card, Stephanie! Take good care. Exercise before surgery is so smart, it really will help you bounce back more quickly. Wow, great kitchen. I love a white kitchen. I know your family will enjoy it for years to come. Thanks for all you share! Paulette S.
    craftqueen417 at yahoo
    http://paulettesprettypapercrafts dot wordpress dot com
    since google keeps me linked to a blogger profile for a blog that no longer exists! Won't delete or edit for me, nor allow me to do so!

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