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Hello friends! I’m back with more cards and a video using some of Simon Says Stamp’s DieCember® 2025 release! First off:

How cute is this little set? If you shop the DieCember® 2025 release and purchase anything from it this little Bundled Snowman die set will automatically be added to your cart for free (while supplies last) no code needed!
I’m part of a blog hop today to share inspiration using this release and so I’ll also have links to all the other stops on today’s hop along with giveaway info so be sure to check out the entire post! **To leave a comment you need to scroll down to the VERY end of my post – the box to put in your info is at the bottom!**
Here’s what I made:




SENDING WARM HUGS CARDS:
- SSS Forest Background Wafer Die
- SSS Splendid Snowflakes Wafer Dies
- CZ Design Sending Warm Hugs Wafer Dies
- CZ Design Clear Stamps Making Spirits Bright
To see how these cards came together check out my video below:
Next stop on the hop is Heather’s Blog HERE <—–click!
If you missed any of the stops on today’s hop you can find them all here:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Heather Hoffman
Barbara Tarayao
Cathy Zielske
Jennifer McGuire
Emily Midgett
Amy Rysavy
Heather Ruwe
Lisa Addesa
Miriam Prantner
Cheiron Brandon
Kath Stewart
Caryn Davies
Bonnie Crane
Rosemary Dennis
Heejung Hunsberger
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NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY INFO!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop (thanks Heidi!!) from each blog’s comment section (so leaving comments on all the blog posts of the hop increases your chances of winning!). Simon will choose the winners over the weekend and post on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday the 10th of December (12/10). All the winners can email Simon Says Stamp to claim their prize.
Thanks so much for stopping by and good luck! ❤️❤️❤️

Love the video. Such a fast card to make. I see myself making quite a few of these. Thank you!
Amy your set of cards are beautiful – love the gorgeous colors
The cards are stunning!
The colors are SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE the backgrounds!
What a fun idea! Love the set with all different colors. Beautiful.
Love those bold and bright colors!
Love the ombre! Pretty cards!
Love your watercolour cards. This die is amazing
Your backgrounds are fabulous!
Wonderful us of lg sentiment for cards.
These are so pretty!
Amy as always your video’s are great. I learn so much from watching them. Love the cards!
I love the idea of using distress pencils/paints to color the different shades – great idea. And the colors are gorgeous!
Amy, you always inspire me to try new things. The ombré coloring on the Forrest Background is perfect, in all of the colors!
TY
Great job using that sentiment as the focal point of your card. Really nice. 🙂
Beautiful as always!
Love the idea of ombre, such a beautiful card!
Four colorful versions! The video showing how you made them is appreciated.
Love the simplicity of your makes Amy!
I love the ombre of the colors and how vibrant the colors are on these cards!
The Splendid Snowflakes and the Mountains are beautifully colored in water colors. Love those Snowflakes.
Lovely cards. The snowflakes add a special touch. Always enjoy your videos.
I’m not great with watercolors, but I love the technique. The cards look cold, like winter.
So elegant and lovely!!
Lovely snowflake and mountain cards; great color variations!
Gorgeous cards
Beautiful cards–love the water coloring and different colors! This tree die is awesome. Love your videos Amy!
Beautiful backgrounds Amy!! Love that sentiment in gold.
I love what you did with the background die. It has given me some inspiration and I’m taking a second look at that die and the sentiment. Thank you!
The water coloring on the backgrounds is stunning. Great ideas.
Love your colors, such a great background.
The gold sentiment is nice.
Great cards! Love the splatter!!
Beautiful colors used for the Forest Background!
wow- these are gorgeous!!!
Great ideas!!
Oh WOW, these cards so beautiful !!! Green, purple, pink or aqua it doesn’t matter each color is BEAUTIFUL !!! I so greatly appreciate you filming your creating process, it’s very relaxing to watch you create and I can learn while I watch. It’s wonderful to be completely captivated, entertained & learning all at the same time. So, THANK YOU. I love this project and it’s resulting cards.
A very modern look…I like what you did!!! TFS
Great cards. I think the background you created is beautiful!
That Forest Background die intrigues me with all the different colors the artists have chosen. That large sentiment is the perfect greeting for these pretty cards.
Pretty cards!
Well, Amy R… I hope you’re very happy w/ yourself! Now I need this mountain background die! I already placed an order but I will be adding this to cart before long. All of these are beautiful. Love the range of colors you used.
Lori S in PA
wow – love how bright and cheerful these cards are
Well I would never have thought to color all the mountains that way and glue them back together! I LOVE them! Brilliant idea, all beautiful cards!! Love that large fat sentiment!
they’re trees 😉
Pretty cards, love the fresh colors
Amy, your cards are stunning! I love the ombre water coloring. The colors are beautiful. The splatter just adds to the beauty. Perfect sentiment. Thank you for sharing your talent and inspiration.
I love this bold color and the warm wishes nestled in snowflakes! So pretty!
Adorable and cheerful! Love the colors!
Gorgeous color combos on each of these beautiful cards! Love the die design! Gotta add that one to my list of favorites!