Simon Says Stamp September 2013 Card Kit Reveal!!

Hey everyone!!

Today the September Card Kit was revealed at Simon Says Stamp and it is awesome!!
I always say this month is my new favourite and then the next month comes out and I change my mind. Seriously good stuff! ;)

The new kit is called Journey of Life and it features the great new Chalk Studio papers from My Mind's Eye as well as a Simon Says Stamp exclusive stamp set and another new Simon Says Stamp stencil!




I knew I wanted to do something fun with the chalkboard papers, so I chose one out of the 6x6 pad that has the 'You Are My Sunshine' saying and decided to make that the focus of the card.

You Are My Sunshine





Supplies:

A little about the card -

- I cut down the patterned paper so I just had a strip with the chalkboard sentiment and then I used distress inks to add colour to the white chalkboard letters.
- I used Tsukineko sponges and lightly added the colours to the areas I wanted.  I started with Broken China in the center, then blended out Shabby Shutters form the blue and finally added Squeezed Lemonade after the green.
- Once I had all the colours blended how I wanted them, I added some glittery shine with a Wink of Stella glitter marker over all of the letters.
- To finish off the card, I mounted the sentiment panel onto a card base covered with one of the great patterned papers in the kit and then I added a yellow gem to the sun.


GIVEAWAY!!

I have a September card kit to give away to one lucky blog reader!!
Just leave a comment on this post by Wednesday August 21/13 at 6:00pm and I'll randomly draw a winner!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!
I'll be hopping back tomorrow with another card using this great kit and another giveaway!! ;) ;)

Steph ;)

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79 comments:

  1. rommelsmom4August 14, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Always LOVE your cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Colleen C.August 14, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Your cards are amazing. I enjoy reading your blog and seeing your creations.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 14, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Love your card and this kit looks awesome!

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  4. DianeAugust 14, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Great card! Thanks for the chance to win the kit!

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  5. LynneAugust 14, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Great cards! This kit does look awesome! Thanks for the cance to win!

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  6. sumoAugust 14, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win!

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  7. Kimberly RendinoAugust 14, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    I like how you changed up the chalkboard paper with color!!! Very nice card!

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  8. DianeAugust 14, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Your card is amazing. Love the new card kit. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  9. DianeAugust 14, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Your card is amazing. Love the new card kit. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  10. DianeAugust 14, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Your card is amazing. Love the new card kit. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  11. slbt17August 14, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    love it - that is my son and my song - we sang it all the time as we played rocked....wonderful!
    Sandra ltb

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  12. JamieAugust 14, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Great card!! I am loving this months kit:)

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  13. brendaAugust 14, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Love this card and such a great idea to add the distress inks to the greeting!

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  14. byAnnetteAugust 14, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Looks like the chalk paper would be fun to play with!

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  15. Sue McRaeAugust 14, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Love the subtle sparkle on your chalkboard! The kit looks so fun with all those wood veneer pieces!

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  16. KailashAugust 14, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    This is one fabulous card, love the sparkle and the whole chalkboard look!!

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  17. AnonymousAugust 15, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    Love the blending and the bit of glitter. Beautiful card!

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  18. MoniqueAugust 15, 2013 at 3:12 AM

    I like the extra glitters on the card; makes it pop!

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  19. BarbraAugust 15, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    I'm loving this new card kit and I can't wait to get it!

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  20. UnknownAugust 15, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Love this card kit!

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  21. joyAugust 15, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    This card is so fresh and trendy! Love the new kit.

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  22. dianaAugust 15, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Great card! Love the chalkboard paper and your inking. ;-)

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  23. Hannah LewisAugust 15, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Hey Stephanie,

    Loving the sparkles and the way the text changes colour - a great design.

    Thank you for sharing, Hannah x

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  24. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21August 15, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Love both cards - it's such a fun kit.

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  25. UnknownAugust 15, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    This kit is so beautiful. I can't wait to get mine. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  26. Dottie JAugust 15, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Lovely cards, Stephanie, with some great techniques. Thanks for inspiring us!

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  27. Lori HefnerAugust 15, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Beautiful cards...I think my favorite is the chalkboard:) Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

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  28. GerrinaAugust 15, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    The card looks stunning! Good tip to use the ink to make the card pop! Inky greetings, Gerrina

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  29. SabrinaAugust 15, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Such a great card and I have always loved this sentiment and song!!

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  30. UnknownAugust 15, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Love your Sunshine card ! Thanks so much for a change to win!

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  31. Olivia T.August 15, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Black&White - love this kit! ... and the little Bicycle Metal Clip - CUTE!!!

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  32. Wendance DesignsAugust 15, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Stunning cards! Thanks for sharing your creations!

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  33. GrammycherAugust 15, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Love this paper..great card. Thanks for a chance to win one of your kits.

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  34. Kari V.August 15, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    This card makes me so happy! I love the glitter pen you added (I've never used the wink of Stella pens, but they look great)! Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  35. Robin CooperAugust 15, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Very simple, beautiful card! Thanks for a chance to win the kit! It looks like another good one!

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  36. TammyOAugust 15, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Just signed up for the kit subscription! Can't wait to try this.

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  37. byulgzrAugust 15, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    I love that glitter! What cute card~

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  38. JaymeAugust 15, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    I love all of your cards!

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  39. Bonnie MAugust 15, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    I especially like the little gem sun! Looks good!

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  40. Mom CherylAugust 15, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    I must get this stamp set. I used to sing you are my sunshine to my son when he was in my tummy...and when he was just a baby. Love that song!

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  41. Mihaela Lazar- hand-made with loveAugust 15, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Great card! Thanks for the chance to win the kit!

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  42. Larissa HeskettAugust 15, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Thanks for sharing!! Your card is AWESOME!! Have a Fabulous Week!! ;)

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  43. Felicia - Scrapper in the MakingAugust 15, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    What Beautiful Cards. These are lovely and I can't wait to get my kit.

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  44. Iliana GarzaAugust 15, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Great card.

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  45. Margaret RAugust 15, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Thank you for the opportunity for a chance to win. I love what do did with the chalkboard paper.

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  46. Margaret RAugust 15, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Thank you for the opportunity for a chance to win. I love what do did with the chalkboard paper.

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  47. keeleykatsAugust 15, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Fantastic card! I love the chalkboard look but with color, very clever! The glitter pen adds just the right amount of bling! Thanks for sharing!

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  48. AnonymousAugust 15, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Love the look of the colors on the chalkboard background ! Thanks for sharing !

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  49. PhiAugust 15, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    Wow! The chalkboard card looks great and the colours really make it pop.

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  50. JillAugust 15, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Love the sentiment that's included in the 6x6 pad, and how you creatively added a touch of color.

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  51. UnknownAugust 15, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    Thanks for the variety!

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  52. Cat CraigAugust 16, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    Love that you stamped on he patterned paper for your first card. It turned out so lovely.

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  53. karenelrAugust 16, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    I love what you did with your card--highlighting that saying--wonderful! That's one of my favorite songs!

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  54. AnonymousAugust 16, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    What a fabulous card! I love your coloring! The kit stamps and Chalk Studio papers are on my must have list! Thank you for the chance to win!

    Andrea McCulley
    prayalways421(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  55. JanisAugust 16, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    Love the card....the subway art and chalkboard look is a perfect combo!
    Thank you for TCTW the kit. I've never had one before!!!
    <3 J

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  56. TuridAugust 16, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    I just adore the color combo you have chosen, so elegant and interesting!Thank you for sharing and for the chance to get my first ever card kit:-)

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  57. UnknownAugust 16, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    So cute! I love the background,seems like patterned paper. Thanks for sharing such wonderful ideas

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  58. sharon l-sAugust 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Amazing card and super simple. Love how you added color to the sayings. tfs

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  59. DianeAugust 16, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Your cards are always amazing and this one is no exception. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

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  60. LindaAugust 16, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Cannot help but smile when checking out your cards!

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  61. UnknownAugust 16, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Love how creative you are...I get my kits and just stare at all the pretty paper...thanks for sharing your über talent to show us how it's done!! ;)

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  62. cassieAugust 16, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    These are fabulous cards!

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  63. JessicaRobinAugust 16, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    I love this card!

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  64. CealAugust 17, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    Love both cards! love that banner stencil on the first one

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  65. AnonymousAugust 17, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    Thanks for sharing...awesome ideas!

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  66. Cris G.August 17, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Gorgeous cards! Sewing the banner instead of stamping was a great idea. Thank you for the chance.

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  67. mtscrapgalAugust 17, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Love the new chalkboard look for cards these days. Your card was neat. Thanks for the chance to win the great kit.

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  68. Madeline RainsAugust 17, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Really love these! You make me want the kit.

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  69. melodyAugust 17, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Love the technique on this card! Thanks for sharing!

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  70. CharkAugust 17, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    beautiful! Love seeing actual cards from the kits!

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  71. PamAugust 17, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Beautiful! Looks like a great kit.

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  72. PamAugust 17, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Beautiful! Looks like a great kit.

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  73. PamAugust 17, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Beautiful! Looks like a great kit.

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  74. AnonymousAugust 17, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Love your card....thanks for the chance to win !!!!!

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  75. LisaAugust 18, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    LOVE this card. The colors, design, everything. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  76. bbunchAugust 18, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Love the CAS style of your beautiful card AND the stitching around the sentiment.

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  77. AngelAugust 18, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    wow love the authentic colored chalk look you created. fabulous kit Great versatile stamp set, and this kit is filled with wonderful goodies, like the darling metal bike clip! What fun the travel themed wooden pieces are!

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  78. NatQuebecAugust 19, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    What a nice kit ! I take a chance, thanks.

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  79. Shaughn WoodruffAugust 20, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Hi Stephanie! Well...I feel like a real dummy..I've been searching and searching for the stamp you used for the card...found it odd that you hadn't put a link to it, like you always do for a list of supplies you used..,and then!! I actually read the part where you wrote that you used the patterned paper for your focal!! I sometimes amaze myself..for being an idiot! It pays to read..instead of getting all excited to go buy...buy... Lol! Anyway I thought I'd share that lovely brain fart...super great card! Can't wait to get my kit and see the FAB patterned paper in it!! Lol!! Have a great day!!

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