Use Up Those Backgrounds! Shine On Blog Hop with Simon Says Stamp

I love getting inky and creating batches of backgrounds… but after a while, the backgrounds I create during my play sessions start to add up and I need to use them! Do you have the same problem?

Oftentimes when I have a surplus of backgrounds that need to get used, I find that a cover plate die is a great way to incorporate them into a card. The new Falling Stars die from Simon Says Stamp’s Shine On release is a GREAT all-purpose background that can be used any time of year—which I hope is illustrated in the cards I’m sharing today using it.

One of my cards is more generic—you could use this for encouragement, birthdays, and more. I cut the Falling Stars from this bright, watercolored background and paired it with Simon Says Stamp’s 3D Cone, Craft Fluffs, and Having Fun sets to make these sweet cotton candy pieces. I love the silver bursts and bolds colors across this card.

The other card is obviously holiday-themed, which goes to show you that these stars are perfect for all seasons! I matched up the stars with a Snow Laden Trees die set… covered with White Heat and Fluff for the ultimate snow effect! I also added Chunky Rock Candy glitter for extra snow-sparkle. The new Nostalgic Christmas Greetings stamp and die set added the perfect sentiment on my card.

SUPPLIES

Simon Says Stamp Falling Stars Wafer… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamps and Dies Having Fun… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Having Fun Wafer… [ SSS ] Simon Says Clear Stamps Having Fun… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamps and Dies Nostalgic… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Nostalgic Christmas… [ SSS ] Simon Says Clear Stamps Nostalgic… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp 3D Cone Wafer Die… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp White Heat and Fluff… [ SSS ] Pink and Blue Craft Fluffs Bundle… [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Rock Candy Chunky… [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Rock Candy Clear… [ SSS ] Tim Holtz idea-ology Kraft Stock… [ SSS ] Rainbow Splash Ink Pad And Re-Inker… [ SSS ] Rainbow Splash Ink Pad And Re-Inker… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Embossing And… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Reverse Tweezers st0106 [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp XL Precision Craft… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Perfect… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Cardstock 100lb Soft… [ SSS ] Rainbow Splash Cardstock Princess rsc2 [ SSS ] Rainbow Splash Cardstock Sea rsc12 [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Midnight Green A2… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Cardstock 100lb So… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp WHITE CARDSTOCK 120#… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp WHITE A2 TOP FOLD… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Embossing Powder… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Embossing Powder… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp 3D FOAM SQUARES… [ SSS ] Ranger Mini Glossy Accents Glue… [ SSS ]

BLOG HOP DETAILS

KEEP HOPPING: If you have just started hopping along with us, your next stop is Heather Hoffman’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 purchase of Simon Says Stamp Shine On release products, you will get the Deco Blossoms 3×4 stamp set FREE with your purchase. No code required!

GIVEAWAY: Want to win $25 to shop at Simon Says Stamp? Leave a comment here on my blog for a chance to win! Simon Says Stamp will announce the winners on their blog.

MORE INSPIRATION: Also be sure to check out the Simon Says Stamp Blog Galleries for additional inspiration using the 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!