Monday, February 2, 2026

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Tag Card using AALL & Creates Hexalove and Heart Marks the Spot Die Sets

Welcome to another Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!  The theme this week is to add some texture.  We're also highlighting products from one of my favorite companies: AALL & Create.  I ended up making a tag card with lots of layers, some cardboard, and some paper charms on a string.


I started by cutting out some shapes.  All of these wonderful whimsical shapes came from AALL & Create's dies.


I did some painting and stenciling on the tag and also painted the rings.  I wasn't sure which ones I'd be using on my final project, but spoiler alert!  I didn't end up using the white or black rings.


I folded my tag in half to form a card, decided which rings I'd use, and dug up some cardboard scraps to add another textural element.


I assembled everything onto my card and decided to add one more textural component.  I made some "paper charms" by cutting more shapes from my AALL & Create dies and painting them (front and back).


I cut a piece of yarn and strung these paper charms onto it, just like beads on a necklace.


I added the string to the side of my card and stamped a sentiment for the front from Tim Holtz.


My tag that turned into a folded card was done!  Here are the supplies I used that you can find at Simon Says Stamp:

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