Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Tag using AALL & Create's Hexalove Die Set and the Oval Crop-A-Dile

We find ourselves again on a Monday morning, which can only mean it's time for another Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog theme!  This week the theme is Tag It.  Easy enough and I was happy to give the new oval Crop-A-Dile a try (spoiler alert: I like it a lot)!

I started by cutting out the tag with my Sizzix Big Shot and AALL & Create's Hexalove die set.  Then I stamped some images on it using Tim Holtz's Deconstructed stamp set.

Next I painted it with watercolors and added some navy blue Infusions color stain.

I added more paint and did some scribbling with Distress Watercolor pencils.  I found a piece of circle-cut scrap paper from a previous project and decided to glue that to the bottom of the tag.

Once I did that, I added a sentiment that I typed on a typewriter.  At the top of the tag, I used the oval Crop-A-Dile to cut an oval-shaped hole and added an eyelet to it.  The tool was very easy to use and was quite sturdy.  Historically, I like the strength of the Crop-A-Dile tools and have relied on them for years to cut through all sorts of materials.  I think the idea of oval eyelets is new and interesting and I like how the ovals are on the bigger side so you can easily thread chunky yarn or thick ribbon through the hole.  I'm looking forward to using it more in the future!

Here are the supplies I used that you can find at Simon Says Stamp:

• AALL & Create Hexalove Die Set
• Watercolors
• Infusions Color Stain: In the Navy
• Distress Pencils: Set 3
• Tim Holtz Deconstructed Stamp Set
• Oval Crop-A-Dile
• Dina Wakley Paint
• Ranger Jet Black Archival Ink
• Strathmore Mixed Media Paper

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Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Tag using Kate Crane Paper Artsy KC006 Stamp

Happy Monday (it's possible, right?) and welcome to another Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!  Our theme this week is "things with wings".  I added wings to this quirky character from Kate Crane to make my tag.

I started by cutting a chunky checker frame from Whimsy Stamps and a wreath shape from Tim Holtz.  Then I stamped and colored my main image (from Kate Crane) using Distress Watercolor Pencils.  I also cut a tag shape from AALL & Create.

I painted the frame and rings and collaged a background for my tag.  I also fussy-cut around my quirky character.

I glued everything together and stamped out a sentiment from Tim Holtz's Theories stamp set and added that on for a final touch.

Here are the supplies I used that you can find at Simon Says Stamp:

• Paper Artsy Kate Crane KC006 Stamp Set
• Whimsy Stamps Chunky Checkers Die Set
• AALL & Create Tag it Yourself Die Set
• Tim Holtz Vault Funky Floral Wreath Die Set
• Tim Holtz Theories Stamp Set
• Ranger Jet Black Archival Ink
• Watercolor Distress Pencils: Sets 1 and 3

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Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Mother's Day Tag using Simon Says Stamp's Luggage Tags Die Set

It's another week and that means another Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge theme is upon us.  This week's theme is Mother's Day/Feminine.  We're also highlighting products from our very own Simon Says Stamp!

I started by cutting out a tag using Simon's Luggage Tags die set.  These shapes are classic and I love the size variety.  Once my tag was cut, I collaged a background, which includes this fabulous worn text from Simon's Heart Suite stamp set.  I love, love, LOVE a good text stamp!

For the focal point, I picked a picture from Tim Holtz's Photobooth set and used some of his wallpaper behind it.  I also stamped some polka dots onto a piece of paper and cut it into a scallop shape.  I typed my sentiment on a typewriter and it's one that I believe is true.  My life has forever been changed for the better by good women.

I assembled the images, did some more scribbling and decided the tag needed something to finish it off at the top.  I cut a cute bow shape from Simon's Pine and Post die set.

I painted the bow to match the rest of the tag and glued it to the top.  My tag was done!

Here are the supplies I used that you can find at Simon Says Stamp:

• Simon Says Stamp Luggage Tags Die Set
• Simon Says Stamp Heart Suite Stamp Set
• Simon Says Stamp Pine and Post Die Set
• Tim Holtz Photobooth
• Tim Holtz Worn Wallpaper
• Tim Holtz Mixed Media 2 Stamp Set
• Distress Watercolor Pencils, Set 1 and 2
• Ranger Jet Black Archival Ink
• Strathmore Mixed Media Paper
• Dina Wakley Paint

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