Diecember 2018 Blog Hop Extravaganza | Giveaway
December 02, 2018
Hello and hugs from the North of Scotland! Welcome to Simon Says Stamp Diecember Blog Hop Extravaganza - Day 1.
We are celebrating a new exciting release with over 40 new die designs and in this post, I'm featuring the new Picture Book Puppy Chrismas wafer die.
We are celebrating a new exciting release with over 40 new die designs and in this post, I'm featuring the new Picture Book Puppy Chrismas wafer die.
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| I love to give life to the images produced by picture book dies. They are very versatile and you can make super simple die cutting projects using different cardstock colours or make something different by applying easy colouring techniques as I did for today. |
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So I wanted to add extra fur to the puppy so I applied colours using Zigs.
I used Bristol Paper for these projects because it provides a smooth finishing and more importantly because this paper takes longer to absorb water so that it is very easy to blend washes of colours when using it.
To add colour, I first started by applying a light yellow - Brown wash of colour over all the die cuts and I allowed it to dry. Then I simply applied strokes of different ink colours over the puppy face. I allowed each ink colour to dry between applications.
To finish, I added white and black hairs using fine tip markers. Here you can find a video showing how I add colour to die cuts. |
Die Cutting Top Tip
Today, I also want to share with you one of my top tips.
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| A while ago, I was looking for a way to keep die cuts together and to be able to release them easily from the dies. I also need something to hold die cuts while colouring. Especially small die cuts. We all know that some intricate die cuts are very stubborn and take quite a while to get them out the dies. Some dies have too many parts and some others have tiny parts that can get easily lost. e.g eyes or the nose of some critters. |
So I invented my own DIY sticky fabric shim to keep die cuts together. The fabric shim is also great to apply a wide variety of die cutting techniques.
Someone was talking about Press'n and Seal paper when I posted a video on my channel talking about this invention.
So I bought Press'n and Seal as well and I use it for other die cutting applications. However, the sticky fabric shim will allow you to get your die cuts in place since die cutting. It offers a completely different solution but it can also be used in the same way you use Press'n and Seal. Although it is not transparent it will hold your die cuts like no other.
So I bought Press'n and Seal as well and I use it for other die cutting applications. However, the sticky fabric shim will allow you to get your die cuts in place since die cutting. It offers a completely different solution but it can also be used in the same way you use Press'n and Seal. Although it is not transparent it will hold your die cuts like no other.
I shared various videos using the fabric shim in my Youtube Channel here in case you want to have a look.
How it works?
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Note : wafer dies won't cut fabric without a metal shim so no worries your dies, your machine, your paper ... everything will be ok. I haven't found any other material I can run through the machine together with the paper but if I do I'll let you know lol.
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For this card, I also used Marylin Full Card ( cover plate die) to add texture and dimension to the background
The sentiments are from Tiny Words Christmas and Advent Sentiments Stamp set. Sadly I realized today that the set is no longer available at the Simon Says Stamps shop! Noooo
The leaves and the tiny foliage are from Wreath Greetings Stamp set and coordinating die.
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When I finished the card I decided to put together a quick tag and I used Snowflake Tags and Critter Swaters stamp set to add a pattern to the paper using SSS Surf Blue Ink.
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Giveaway
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from your blog comment section. The winner will be announced on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday, the 12th of December.
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For more inspiration make sure to join the day 2 of this hop next Friday, December 7/ 2018. I'll also be sharing more projects with new products during the next week.
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Happy Crafting and many hugs
x
Bibi
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138 comments
Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! The coloring is AMAZING! Absolutely adorable!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow love what you have done with those picture book dies, your pups look fabulous coloured in, what a fun idea.
ReplyDeleteYour puppy card is great! As is your fabric shim idea. I’m going to give it a try. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAll the hearts for your adorable, festive puppies! Your colouring is delightfully realistic! Thank you for the tips on keeping the die cuts together!
ReplyDelete~carol
Wow, cute card and tag. Fantastic coloring. Love them both. Thank you for sharing your talent, and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI swear, that puppy looks like I could reach out and feel that fur! Such great coloring!
ReplyDeleteOMG! Your coloring is OUT OF THIS WORLD AMAZING! I love this die and both cards!
ReplyDeleteI like the coloring on the cute puppy die!
ReplyDeleteI will have to try your fabric shim for die cutting my intricate dies, Bibi! And, I love your puppy card; he is too cute.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card and tag!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card & tag!! Amazing coloring of the puppies!
ReplyDeleteAmazing coloring on your puppy die cut, beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLike the fur on the dog
ReplyDeleteLove how you colored the dog die. :) SO cute.
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is amazing!!! Love this card!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing coloring! I also think your idea about dies is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteWOW! You really brought the puppy die to life with your coloring. Thanks for showing us your technique.
ReplyDeleteWonderful creations! :)
ReplyDeleteawesome projects - thanks for sharing your shim idea - must give it a try!!
ReplyDeleteThe little puppy is adorable. Thanks for the cool die cutting tip!
ReplyDeleteOMG - LOVE your colouring - it makes that die cut look so realistic!
ReplyDeleteLove love love your adorable card, tag and coloring. TFS your techniques and videos!
ReplyDeleteThe way you added the extra fur is fur-tastic! Thanks for the tip on how to hold the pieces together.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Thanks for sharing that is fabulous and your little dog card and tag is so adorable.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I couldn't find a video on the fabric shim, will look more when I have the time.
ReplyDeleteYou transformed that pup! Amazing.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness--I adore your card!
ReplyDeleteLove all of the new dies and what you created! Your coloring blew me away.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card and tag. Love your coloring.
ReplyDeleteCute projects!
ReplyDeleteIts unreal how your detail adds so much personality to the pup. Love, love, love it.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet. So cute! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so stinkin cute!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE how you colored these dies!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to give the doggie a whole new look!
ReplyDeleteWow, I have the same issues with my die cuts. Could you tell me what videos on your you tube channel show how you do this? I’m very interested. Such a great idea! Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteFabulous coloring, and your tips for keeping die cuts together is great! TFS!
ReplyDeleteI can't get over your colouring, and how real you have made them! Oh, to have your talent.
ReplyDeleteThis die is my favorite in this release! I love all the texture you created with your coloring - you are really talented!
ReplyDeleteAll the dies are awesome. Love what you created.
ReplyDeleteYou went the extra mile! Much more than I'm talented enough to do, but I love it!
ReplyDeleteBibi what a fabulous idea, never would have thought of this & it's brilliant. Adore how you breathe unique life into these little characters, must send you a snap of my zoo.lol.x
ReplyDeleteI love how real these look! Thank you as well for the extra tip with the fabric!
ReplyDeleteWay to take that die to a new level of creativity! That puppy is inspired...wait, you are inspired!
ReplyDeleteLove your ideas and that cute puppy. Thanks for the tip for embossing. I will definitely add it to my arsenal.
ReplyDeleteOh, these are so cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAdorable puppy, love your coloring.
ReplyDeleteThese are ADORABLE!!!!!! Love them and this new release:)
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Amazing coloring!!! These are Super Cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are stunning. Your cards precious. I am a dog lover so extra special. Your coloring is stunning.
ReplyDeleteLove how the puppy looks like he has fur!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Karen Berry
I LOVE your sweet little tags! Thanks for the fabric shim ti too! I do a TON of die-cutting, and I can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, that coloring is some of the best I’ve ever seen 😍
ReplyDeleteSuper cute pups! And a great tip on the spray adhesive and fabric to keep the die cut pieces together!
ReplyDeleteI love how you colored him! The fur looks awesome. Lovely card. TFS
ReplyDeleteYour pups are so darling! Cute cards. And thanks for the tips!!
ReplyDeleteLovely colouring and design. Thanks for the fabric shim tip, will try that!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring really transforms the puppy die. your little guy looks so real. and thanks for sharing the tip on making your fabric shim.
ReplyDeleteYour picture book die card is awesome, your coloring is amazing! Love your invention too!
ReplyDeleteYou are very talented. The puppies look so realistic!
ReplyDeleteOMG! You bring SO much life to that puppy - it looks 3D! Amazing! And thanks for the tip :)
ReplyDeleteWow Bibi, the texture you achieved on the fur is amazing, beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteCute card!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! Your tag ia absolutely stunning and so beautiful!! It looks like a real dog!!
ReplyDeleteThose puppies are adorable! Your coloring is amazing! I can’t wait to watch your video to see how you did it.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, and adorable puppies.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute pups!!!
ReplyDeleteLove all of your projects. Great ideas. I think the fabric trick is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing your art.🐧
ReplyDeleteYou brought this little pup to life with your beautiful coloring!
ReplyDeleteawwww, luv the coloring!
ReplyDeleteThose picture book dies are so sweet. Love how you transformed yours.
ReplyDeleteYou make THE most beautiful cards,!
ReplyDeleteYour card with the doggy is adorable. Wish I could color as well. Thank you for the great tip on die cutting/storage.
ReplyDeleteLoved your cards.
ReplyDeleteBibi, your coloring on the Santa Puppy is amazing. The technique adds so much dimension, definitely looks like real fur. TYFS your cards and your tips.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card! The puppy is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI love the realism of the dog's fur. Super cute! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBibi, your coloring is amazing on these cute critters! Thanks for sharing your fun card inspiration as well as your clever idea for keeping dies together after cutting! So appreciated!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute!
ReplyDeleteSo very cute!
ReplyDeleteWow your colouring is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card and tag. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou made that puppy come alive! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAwww!!! Adorable card and tag!!! Love them!!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!! Super cute puppy:))))
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tip on holding all the diecuts together. I've been using painter's tape After I cut but sometimes I still have to piece it back together. Will definitely give this a try.
ReplyDeleteI love how you added fur to the puppies, they are adorable. Thanks for the die-cutting tip, I will definitely have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteThis card is so cute! Love the gorgeous colouring. The new release is so amazing. I always look forward to Die-cember. It is great fun!
ReplyDeleteA very interesting and different technique.
ReplyDeleteSQUEAL!! Such BEAUTIFUL Projects!! I LOVE them!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and tag! Love your techniques with the die cut.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing release of dies! Oh dear, what to choose?:) Love what you did with the doggy! And thanks for the tip. Going to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteThe puppy is realistic & cute. Next I'll watch the video on your die cutting tips. Intricate dies can be tricky so I'm open to any solution.
ReplyDeleteHow cute is this puppy??? I love his little face!!! Marvelous job on the coloring!! I love the press-n-seal trick. Thanks for the tip!!
ReplyDeleteLove learning new techniques to help hold diecuts together! Also your colouring is fantastic. That dog looks so real and so cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great tip , I’ll have to try that !
ReplyDeleteVery cute card and thanks for the tip of holding die cuts together! What a great idea! I'm also thinking of trying the same with low tack vinyl transfer, eliminates the need to spray. Hadn't thought of that before.
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo CUTE, I love the white muzzle, looks like he just ate some snow! Thanks for the sticky cotton diecut saver!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Amazing coloring!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card and tag!! Great tips on keeping those small pieces together. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWOW, that puppy is the cutest little thing ever. I love the card and the tag. Great job and thanks for sharing with us :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous coloring on that pup! Looks so real. Thanks for some great tips.
ReplyDeleteCan something by to cute??? Yes!! These adorable pups are so incredibly cute, you have done an stunning job with the fur Bibi and that is why these are standing out. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!! Love all the fur!! Thanks for the tips for storing dies!
ReplyDeleteFantastic job of coloring.
ReplyDeleteThe detail on the fur is
wonderful. Darling tags.
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I was blown away by your coloring. WOW! So beautiful and so much detail! Loved the tip for holding diecuts together. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow, you did a phenomenal job of coloring this cute little pup!! Amazing how real he looks in both the card and the tag. <3
ReplyDeleteOh I just wanna scratch their scruffy little noses! Wayyyy too cute!! I love the circle behind him, too!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love the puppies! Just adorable
ReplyDeleteSo stinkin' cute! I love what you did with the puppy!!
ReplyDeleteTruly amazing puppy cards. I wish you had done a video of your coloring technique. Your dogs look so realistic. Puppies are like babies...you can't stop smiling at them. Thanks for inspiring me.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card and tag!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolute cuteness overload! Whoa that colouring!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen anybody use a fabric shim. How clever is that? Your doggies are adorable, they look so realistic. TFS!
ReplyDeleteYour puppy is very cute! Your coloring makes him look realistic.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute tag and card! Love the colouring!
ReplyDeleteadorable
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great tip to hold the dies in place after all the tiny pieces are cut. Very cute card...love the texture on the fur.
ReplyDeleteI love this card. would never have thought to turn that die into a puppy. Your coloring is amazing.....
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Fantastic coloring! You not only gave the puppy fur, but you gave it so much texture and realism. Both the card and the tag are adorable!
ReplyDeleteYour fur coloring is amazing, Bibi! I love these dies in their cartoony form, but I didn't realize one could get such detailed, realistic results. Thanks so much for sharing not only your coloring, but also your way of keeping the die cuts together. That's so helpful.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet these guys are when coloured! Thanks for showing us and also for your great tip(s)! I will make a point of checking you out on YouTube!
ReplyDeleteThe puppy card and tag are just too cute!
ReplyDeleteBibi you did an over the moon lovely work on that dog!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your coloring is incredible!!
ReplyDeleteWow, love how the fur looks so real, amazing coloring!! Love this tag and card.
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is amazing, love both the card and tag.
ReplyDeleteStunning creation. Mind blowing coloring skills.
ReplyDeleteThe coloring on these is just wow! The texture is fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteYour creations are absolutely adorable !! Thanks for sharing. Love, Marjorie
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ReplyDeleteWOW - LOVE how you brought the adorable little dog to life with your colouring!
Thank You for sharing your creative inspiration and your top tip too!
Your little dogs are oh so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteMore fabulous tips ( you ladies are amazing) ! I love the picture book puppy and the cats ... actually ALL of them. What you did with your puppy is so adorable, Thanks for sharing !!
ReplyDeleteAwww . . . these pups are adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments.