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Monday, 20 July 2026

Can I have your attention please....

Hello everyone and welcome to the brand new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. This week, our theme is all about ADDING SOME TEXT and with this in mind, I thought what would be better to add some text than creating a project with a typewriter as the focal point.

So, let's get started and it's time to share all the details of how I made this week's project!

For this make, I used a Stampers Anonymous Size 8 Etcetera Tag, a size 8 Mixed Media Heavystock Tag and one of the Etcetera Facades.

ETCETERA FACADE

I chose to use the pointed arched shape Etcetera Facade from the pack of 4 and flipped the tag so that the point of the facade is downwards.

I covered the facade with the Typewriter advertising paper from the Neutral Palette Paper Collection and adhered it with Matte Collage Medium, applying a coat of the medium over the top.

I then used Walnut Stain Distress Crayon around the edges, blending the colour with my fingertip.

TAG BACKGROUND

For my background and for this I used the Size 8 Mixed Media tag.

I placed the Typo Layering Stencil over the top of the tag, and then spritzed Tim Holtz Resist Spray through the stencil, focusing on the right hand side and the top right corner. Remove the stencil and wash immediately.

Once the spray was dry, I misted the tag with a light spritz of water and than added the colour using Distress Spray Stains, Oxide Sprays and Mica Sprays in the following colours:

DISTRESS SPRAY STAINS: Ground Espresso, Chipped Sapphire, Speckled Egg and Crackling Campfire

OXIDE SPRAYS: Speckled Egg

MICA SPRAY: Crooked Broomsticks

I applied the Distress Spray Stains first, and after another spritz of water to blend the colour, I heat dried the surface before adding splatters of Speckled Egg Oxide Sprays. Finally I misted the Mica Spray over the top.

Once the surface is completely dry, I moved onto the stencilling and adding some detail to that background.

STENCILS

The stencils that I used for the background were from the following set, Mini Layering Stencil Set 48.

To add more layers to the background, I began by applying Lost Shadow Oxide Ink through the Halftone Stencil using a blending tool. I then added Walnut Stain Distress Ink through the Digits Stencil. I applied each of these layers to random areas over the surface of the tag.

To complete the background, I stamped the triple line border stamp from The Inspector set across the bottom of my tag using Black soot Archival Ink.

Once I was happy with my tag, I inked the edges and then machine stitched a border round the outside before I attached my tag to the Etcetera Tag using Matte Collage Medium.

I attached my finished tag to the facade using foam pads, or you can use the risers supplied in the facades pack.

STAMPING

Moving onto the stamping and for this I used the Curiosity Shop SA/Tim Holtz stamp set and the co-ordinating SSS die bundle.

I stamped the image of the typewriter on Mixed Media Heavystock Card, using Black Soot Archival Ink and then embossed it with Clear Embossing Powder. I added some shading to the image with Polychromos Pencils before die cutting the image with the co-ordinating die set.

I then stamped the paper that slots into the typewriter and once again used the die from the co-ordinating set to die cut the image.

On this piece, I used the hearts from the Lovebirds Sizzix/Tim Holtz die set and cut three hearts from inked Mixed Media Heavystock that was in my stash. This was inked with Lumberjack Plaid Distress Spray Stain.

I then attached the hearts to my little stamped paper image. Underneath the hearts, I stamped the "in my heart" sentiment from the Tiny Text stamp set in black ink.

I placed the paper into the slot on the typewriter, securing it at the back and then added a small piece of Cello Sticker Tape.

After inking the edges of the image and attaching this to my tag using foam pads, I placed an ephemera piece from the Memoirs Ephemera Pack, directly underneath it, so that they typewriter appears to be sitting on it.

On either side of the typewriter, I added a small piece of Mummy Cloth.

On the right hand side of the image, I added a small pointy finger. This stamp is from the Tidbits stamp set and I coloured it with Polychromos Pencils before fussy cutting around the outline and attaching it with foam pads to my typewriter.

I had a few die cut hearts on my desk from a previous project which were slightly smaller in size than the ones that I used on the note. I thought these worked perfectly around the top of the typewriter, so I decided to attach three of them.

FINISHING DETAILS

Now for all those tiny finishing details that matter...

Once again, I used the Tiny Text stamp set to stamp the sentiment, "Love You". I stamped it with clear Versamark Ink onto a piece of black card and then embossed it with gold embossing powder. I then used the Tiny Text co-ordinating die set from SSS to cut the sentiment. I added some red stitching to either side of the small banner before placing foam pads on the back and adhering it into position on my tag.

To complete the sentiment, I added 2 small idea-ology Screw Heads to either side and altered these with Black Soot, Antique Bronze, Crackling Campfire Distress Paints to create more of a vintage, rusty look to the metal.

To complete the tag, I added some small offcuts of embossed silver metallic card that I placed around the edges of the tag. You can see them at the top, and on the left and right hand sides. These are always in my snippets box, all those precious pieces that I never want to throw away and were from a previous project that I made and the card was originally embossed using the Foundry Embossing Folder. After cutting these into tiny pieces, I attached them to the tag, and then altered them with the same colours of Distress Paints as I used on the Screw Heads.

Finally, I added some rope through the top of the tag, and pinned a Mini Pin to secure it into position.

So that 's my project finished and I hope you love the piece I've made and been inspired by the techniques I've used.

As always, if you make anything, or if you've been inspired by anything that you've seen here on my blog ~ then please, let me know by tagging me on social media or leaving a comment here and I will be right over to take a look!

Don't forget that every week, one lucky random participant has the chance to win a $25 gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp and you can join in up to 5 times, which means you could have 5 chances to win. You have until next Monday at 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in and good luck....

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by today...

Love Emma xxx

Recipe for project:

SSS/Tim Holtz Stamps and Dies Bundles: Tiny Text, Curiosity Shop

Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous: Size 8 Etcetera Tag, Mini Layering Stencil Set 48, Typo Layering Stencil, The Inspector, Tidbits, Facades

Sizzix: Big Shot, Lovebirds, Foundry Embossing Folder

Distress Ink: Walnut Stain

Distress Spray Stain: Speckled Egg, Chipped Sapphire, Ground Espresso

Oxide Spray Stain: Speckled Egg

Oxide Ink: Lost Shadow

Distress Paint: Black Soot, Antique Bronze, Crackling Campfire

Distress Crayon, Walnut Stain

Tim Holtz Idea-ology: Cello Sticker Tape, Screw Heads, Memoirs

Mediums: Matte Collage Medium, Foam Pads, Versamark Clear Pad, Antique Gold Embossing Powder, Resist Spray

Polychromos Pencils

Surfaces: Mixed Media Heavystock Tag, Mixed Media Heavystock Card

Glass Media Mat

Heat Gun

Monday, 30 March 2026

No.63 Warren Street...

Hello everyone and Happy Monday....

As we start the new week, it's time for the brand new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge and this week our theme is called EMBOSS IT and with so many ways to add embossing to a project, I'm sure you'll want to join us and play along...

For my project, I chose to make a tag to celebrate Easter and I used a Tim Holtz embossing folder to create the background for Mr Rabbit, who is proudly residing over his garden at No.63 Warren Street.

So, let's get started because it's time to share how I created my tag...

For this make, I used a Mini Etcetera Tag and an Etcetera Facade.

TAG

To begin with I flipped the tag 180° and covered it with a sheet of Tim's Worn Wallpaper from the idea-ology range. Before adhering the paper with Matte Collage Medium, I added some rips and tears around the edge and then machine stitched a border.

Once the panel was in position, I crumpled the corners of the paper, folding them back to reveal the tag, and then added some Crackle Paste directly to the surface of the tag. Allow for the paste to dry, and work its magic, before applying Gathered Twigs Distress Crayon around the edges and also over the top of the paste to accentuate the crackle.

ETCETERA FACADE

For the next layers, I used an Etcetera Facade and the waste frame from the facade pack that holds the 'risers', which once added to the back of the facade, create dimension to your project. These risers are secured in the frame and that's the piece that I've used at the back of the facade, to create a window for this piece.

I covered the waste frame with some more of the Worn Wallpaper that I used on the tag and added some twine and a mini pin on the right hand side...

...and a Stitched Scrap, which I wrapped around the frame and attached to the left hand side.

Adhere the frame to the tag using Matte Collage Medium.

Moving onto the facade, and I covered this with my embossed card panel.

I cut a panel of Mixed Heavystock Card to match the shape of the facade I was using, and spritzed this with a light mist of water and then used the following Distress Spray Stains:

Evergreen Bough, Bundled Sage and Speckled Egg

Once happy with the blend, I heat dried the card and then added some stamped detail using the plaid stamp from Mr Rabbit and randomly stamping this onto the background in Rustic Wilderness Distress Ink.

I then added another layer of stamping using the calligraphy stamp from Tiny Toadstools, inked with Black Soot Archival Ink and once again, randomly stamping this onto the background.

With my panel complete, I then placed this into the Sizzix Botanical 3D embossing folder by Tim Holtz and ran it through my Big Shot to emboss the card.

To accentuate the embossing, I applied some Gilded Foundry Wax to the raised areas. I used my finger but if you have allergies or sensitivities then please use a brush. Heat set the wax.

Machine stitch a border around the outside and then adhere the embossed panel to the facade,

Attach the facade to the tag, placing risers on the back and attaching it over the top of the frame.

To complete the layered frame and facade, I hammered a nail tack into the top left and top right hand corners of the facade itself.

MR RABBIT

Now for the star, the great adventurer and I began by stamping the image of Mr Rabbit from the Stampers Anonymous/Tim Holtz stamp set of the same name, onto watercolor card and watercoloring the image with Distress Watercolor Pencils. You will also need to stamp Mr Rabbit's jacket and bow tie onto a second piece of watercolour card.

I used the Simon Says Stamp coordinating die set to die cut all my pieces ~ Mr Rabbit, his jacket and the bow tie. Layer the jacket and tie over the top of the main image using foam pads,

For buttons I used metallic silver pearls.

I also added a monocle to this handsome rabbit and this is die cut from gold metallic card using the monocle die from one of Tim's older Sizzix Dies, The Gent which is now sadly retired. If you don't have this set, then you can always use make a monocle using a Jump Ring.

I flipped the die cut piece over so that it would fit on the left hand side of Mr Rabbit and adhered it into place with a tiny amount of adhesive.

Place Mr Rabbit on foam pads and attach him to the facade, placing him over the top of a Worn Wallpaper scrap ~ the pink flower border.

To complete Mr Rabbit, I added a Mini Plaquette, no.63 and also stamped the wording 'Mr Rabbit', which is taken from one of the stamps in the stamp set and then just cut down to size and placed underneath the plaque itself.

DIE CUT FOLIAGE AND FLOWERS

For the foliage, I inked some watercolour card with Peeled Paint and Bundled Sage Distress Spray Stain and once the card was dry, I cut my pieces using a combination of dies ~ Brushstroke Flowers 1 and foliage from the Foliage Wreath die set.

After arranging the foliage around the base of Mr Rabbit, I added small clumps of moss in and around the frame.

Using the Foliage Wreath die set, I cut the flowers from scrap card in my scrap box and layered them to create different sizes. I attached the six flowers to the foliage arrangement and added small pearls to the centres.

FINISHING DETAILS

Finally, I added the finishing details...

I attached the Theories Quote Chip ~ 'never stop exploring' to my tag, and completed this with a screwhead on either side.

I also added some Cello Sticker Tape...

At the top, I clipped a Large Hinge Clip to the tag and attached a piece of chain. I then attached a Word Tag to the end of the chain and accentuated the wording by adding Picket Fence Distress Paint to the metal, before wiping the paint away from the raised area.

As the final touch to the project, I altered all my metal adornments with Distress paint (Black Soot, Crackling Campfire, Antique Bronze), to create a more rusty finish to the surface and that's my make complete and I hope you love the finished piece and will be inspired by the ideas.

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by today!

Love Emma xxx

Recipe for project:

Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous: Mini Etcetera Tag, Etcetera Facade, Mr Rabbit stamp and SSS die Bundle

Sizzix/Tim Holtz: Botanical 3D Large embossing Folder, Brushstroke Flowers, Foliage Wreath

Distress Paint: Black Soot, Crackling Campfire, Antique Bronze

Distress Crayons: Gathered Twigs

Distress Spray Stain: Peeled Paint, Evergreen Bough, Bundled Sage and Speckled Egg

Distress Ink: Rustic Wilderness

Distress Watercolor Pencils

Tim Holtz Idea-ology: Cello Sticker Tape, Screw Heads, Large Hinge Clip, Theories Chip Label, Stitched Scrap, Worn Wallpaper Scraps, Mini Plaquette

Metallic Gold Pearls

Mediums: Matte Collage Medium, Foam Pads, Gilded Foundry Wax, Black Soot Archival

Glass Media Mat

Surfaces: Mixed Media Heavystock Card, Distress Watercolour Card

Heat Gun

Chain from my own stash

Monday, 9 March 2026

Lucky Man...

Hello everyone...

Hope you've all had a wonderful weekend and as we head into a new week, it's time for the new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge to begin. This week our theme is all about adding A Bit O' Green to your projects and we hope you'll join us and play along.

For my make, and with St. Patrick's Day in mind, I chose to go full on green and used a combination of Tim Holtz products from Sizzix and Stampers Anonymous to create my project which features plenty of layers.

So, let's get started and it's time to share all the details of how I created this lucky man...

To begin with I used a Size 8 Stampers Anonymous Etcetera tag and a Facade which I twisted around to have the point at the bottom.

FACADE

The facade is covered with some of the Large Collage Strips from Tim's idea-ology range. I cut the strips down into smaller sections, so that they fit the facade perfectly and then attached them using Matte Collage Medium.

I applied a coat of the medium over the top, and once this was dry I used the Walnut Stain Distress Crayon to add a vintage touch, applying it around the edges of the facade and in between each of the joins of the collage strips.

At the bottom of the facade, I placed a Machinery Head which I painted green with Rustic Wilderness Distress Paint. I then added a touch of gold Gilding Wax over the top.

TAG

Moving onto the tag and for this I used a Size 8 Mixed Media Heavystock Tag and the size 8 Etcetera Tag.

To begin with I lightly misted water onto a Heavystock tag before applying the colour using the following Distress Stains and Oxide Spray.

Distress Spray Stains: Speckled Egg, Rustic Wilderness, Black Soot

Oxide Spray: Speckled Egg

Once I was happy, I heat dried the tag before inking the numbers strip stamp from the Stampers Anonymous Curiosity Shop Stamp Set by Tim with a Versamark Clear Embossing Pad. I stamped the numbers down the right hand side and then sprinkled the ink with gold embossing powder. Heat set the powder until molten.

To add more detail to the background, I used the Botanic Collage stamp set and used Black Soot Archival Ink to stamp the print from one of the stamps in this set down the left hand side.

After machine stitching a border around the outside edge, I mounted the tag onto the Etcetera Tag using Matte Collage Medium and then mounted this onto my covered Etcetera Facade using the risers from the facade pack to add height to this piece.

COLOUR WHEEL

Now to create the colour wheel and using the round viewfinder dies from the Picture Show Die Set, I cut the solid piece and the top layer, together with the smaller inner pieces that will become the shades of green that sit around the wheel.

I added colour to the main wheel with Old Paper and Frayed Burlap Spray Stains, and once these were dry, I inked the edges with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. Adhere the top layer to the bottom layer.

I inked the small die cut squares with shades of green Distress Inks. You can choose which colours of green you prefer for this.

I then inked the edges of each square with Walnut Stain DI before placing each one into the wheel.

To complete the wheel, I attached Screw Heads and altered these with Black Soot, Antique Bronze, Crackling Campfire to add a rusty finish to the metal.

With the colour wheel complete, I wanted to build up the central section and used the Sizzix Vintage Labels Die Set by Tim Holtz (unfortunately this is now retired and if you don't own it, then you can replace this layer with a circle cut from red card), and the SSS Basic Shapes Circle Die Set to cut 4 circles, 3 from Mixed Media Heavystock card and 1 from gold metallic Kraft stock. The size of the first circle needs to fit in the centre of the wheel and the remaining 3 circles are in descending order.

After inking each circle, I layered them and attached the completed layers to the centre of the picture wheel using foam pads.

Mount the wheel onto the tag using foam pads to add height and dimension.

TAILORED

In the centre of the colour wheel, I used the bowler hat and the suit and bow tie from the Tailored Die Set. I cut all my pieces from inked and stamped cardstock that I have in my scrap box. This is such a great way of using up these tiny pieces of scrap card, and of course you can choose to create unique designs to the clothing.

All the pieces were assembled them to create the two pieces of clothing.

After adding the button from my stash to the centre of the bow tie, I mounted each piece onto the layered circles, again using foam pads to add even more height.

I then placed the 13￠ piece from the Junk Drawer Baseboard pack in the centre before attaching a screw head to either side of the piece, again altered with the same colours of Distress Paint as used previously.

LUCKY CLOVER

For the clover leaves, I used the stamp from the Curiosity Shop stamp set, together with coordinating SSS die.

I stamped four separate images of the clove leaf with Versamark clear embossing ink onto card inked with Rustic Wilderness Distress Ink and then sprinkled the gold embossing powder over the top. Heat emboss until molten and glossy.

Die cut each of the four leaves and then layer them over one another, attaching them by the centres and shaping the leaves to create two dimensional pieces.

Attach the two leaves to the tag, placing them in the bottom left corner. In the centres of each leaf, I added a gold Metallic Droplet.

I had the Air Mail label, stamped and cut from the Correspondence stamp and die bundle leftover on my desk from a previous project and I thought it was perfect for this make. I attached this to the clover arrangement using foam pads.