Sparkly Details on Stamped Images + Embossing on an Angle—Plus a Blog Hop

I was really excited to play with the Always and Forever stamp set from Simon Says Stamp’s new To Be Loved release. The card I created features a fun angled embossing folder technique, which really added a lot of movement to the design.

Other fun products I incorporated into this card were Pawsitively Saturated Inks and Opal Dazzling Gems from Simon, the Fringed Scalloped Frames from Memory Box, plus glitter! The full supply list can be found below.

In addition to the card project, the video I have to share also features an interview I did with the illustrator of the set—my mom, Ann-Marie Trapani! She shares some fun details about the set, plus inspiration that she created! You can find her work on Instagram and Substack—be sure to follow her!

SUPPLIES

Simon Says Stamps and Dies Always and… [ SSS ] Simon Says Clear Stamps Always and… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Always and Forever… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Always and Forever… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Embossing Folder and… [ SSS ] CZ Design Clear Stamps I’m Sorry… [ SSS ] Memory Box Fringed Scalloped Frame… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively… [ SSS ] Brutus Monroe PEARL Shimmer Mist bru3959 [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Dazzling… [ SSS ] Pink and Main Cracked Glass Chunky… [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Rock Candy Crystal… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp 8 Sheets Cardstock… [ SSS ] Lawn Fawn RASPBERRY Cardstock LF1374 [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Cardstock 100lb Sea… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp WHITE CARDSTOCK 120#… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Cardstock 100# So… [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker BG10 COOL SHADOW [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker BG11 MOON WHITE [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker BG13 MINT GREEN [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker RV10 PALE PINK… [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker RV14 BEGONIA PINK… [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker RV21 LIGHT PINK [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker RV29 CRIMSON Red… [ SSS ] Copic Sketch MARKER G21 LIME GREEN [ SSS ] Copic Sketch MARKER G24 WILLOW Green [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker G29 PINE TREE GREEN [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker E40 BRICK WHITE [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker E41 PEARL WHITE… [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker E42 SAND WHITE… [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker E44 CLAY Dark Gray [ SSS ] Copic Sketch MARKER C0 COOL GRAY NO. 0 [ SSS ] Copic Sketch MARKER C2 COOL GRAY NO. 2 [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp FINE DETAIL SCISSORS… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Brush Powder Tool… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Blending Brush SET… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp 3D Foam Squares… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp XL Precision Craft… [ SSS ] Ranger Mini Glossy Accents Glue… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Embossing And… [ SSS ] Popular Wagner Precision Heat Tool HT400 [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp REVERSE TWEEZERS st0106 [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Embossing Powder… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Place And Score… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Perfect… [ SSS ]

BLOG HOP DETAILS

• KEEP HOPPING: If you have just started hopping along with us, your next stop is Laura Bassen’s blog! If you would like to see the entire hop list, you can find that at the Simon Says Stamp Blog! 
• FREE GIFT: With any $50 or more purchase of Simon’s To Love or To Be Loved collections, you will get the Circle Hoops embossing folder FREE with your purchase. No code required!
• GIVEAWAY: Simon is giving away a $25 gift card to someone who comments on this post! If you leave a comment, check back at the Simon blog next week to see if you won the giveaway.
• MORE INSPIRATION: Also be sure to check out the Simon Says Stamp Blog Galleries for additional inspiration using the Festive Fun release. We all inspire each other and this is a great resource that I use personally to see ideas using the products from this collection!