Hi All,
This week I am bringing you four videos, all holiday cards using the Simon Says Stamp December Card Kit. You can buy the kit as a one-time purchase or buy a monthly subscription for $5 off. I must tell you that this kit really renewed my interest in patterned paper. It’s so very clean-looking, and it can make card-making a lot easier too!
The kit includes the Big Holiday Wishes stamp set and cardstock from Doodlebug Home for the Holidays paper pack.
The card for today was really super easy! Mostly just trimming and stamping, plus I added some Glossy Accents to the mittens.
The generous folks at Simon Says Stamp are allowing me to give away a $30 egift card!! Leave a comment to enter a chance to win. You may comment once per post, so comment on all four to increase your chances! I will randomly select a winner on Friday. Good luck!!
Enjoy and come back tomorrow for Day 2!
Supplies:
![]() December Card Kit |
![]() Wild Wasabi Ink |
![]() Versafine Black Ink |
![]() Glue Pen |
![]() Copic R29 Marker |
![]() Stamp-a-ma-jig |
![]() Glossy Accents |
Carrie Davenport
Nice! the little mittens are so cute! simple, but still a fun card.. 🙂
Casey Thrush
So cute! and QUICK!!
Susan W
Very cute and it was fun seeing you dabble in some patterned paper! 🙂 I do subscribe to the SSS kits and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them. I’m behind though….just finished up a few cards with the October kit yesterday! I do love those card kits though….such wonderful quality!
Anyway, back to your card….this is so cute and cheerful…love the little mittens! Very nice and thanks for the tip about using the stampamajig to restamp. I always forget to do that!
Holly M.
Nice card, cute. Wonderful tutorial.
corinna
This is so simple and classy looking. Very clean. You can even use the same template with different materials but the supplies from the kit look perfect!!!
Pat
What a cute card…
Tracy
Great job as usual….
Efrat
Beautiful card and great video as always.
conil
Very sweet…like the depth of color on the mittens (thank you for the stamp-a-ma-jig trick). The patterned paper really makes this POP!.
Doris
Love how you used simple materials to make an outstanding card (as usual!)
Myra
Very elegant and simple. I love it..
Jan
Your cards are always classy and elegant looking. I like the clean look of your cards. I am a beginner so your videos are very helpful.
Suzanne Watanabe
Hi Darlene!
I always love your AMAZING cards and videos! Thank you for sharing your ADORABLE Holiday card using the SSS Card kit…you are so creative! Have a wonderful day 🙂
Betsy Brown
Love this card! Very cute and simple enough to mass produce! I just ordered the December kit today, so I can’t wait to get it to play! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Diana W.
Darling card, Darlene. I can’t wait until tomorrow to see what you have in store for us. Thank you!
Jennifer R.
Ooooh, now I just can’t wait to receive my kit. Precious card.
Sarah m
Darlene…your cards are amazing! Wednesday is my favorite day! Thank you for coming up with such great cards!
Tal Hirshberg
Hi Darlene, what a butiefull and clean card, I can’t wait for fhe next ones!
Thanks for sharing and what a great giveaway!
Tal
jo
I am sure you must feel like King Midas, no matter how simple the project is, you still turn it into gold. I have subscribed to you for a long time now and I am never dissapointed seeing what you come up with, thank you for sharing
Laura
Love those cute little mittens! And the pp is great too, even if you don’t use it that often:)
Linda Jeffrey
Nice card – well done.
Janette H
Would love to get my mittens on this stamp set!! As always you’ve succeeded in producing a lovely design with an easy to follow video….looking forward to the next one.
Jean McGee
CUUUUUTE card. I like the way you put it allllll together.
Jean McGee
Deann
Cute card Darlene. Thanks for sharing.
Josie Santiago
Cute and simple…love it!
Priscilla Joseph
Christmas every month when my card kit arrives!
Val
What a fun card! Love it!!
Pai
so fun!
Ela
Love the card, though I couldn’t whatch the video, there is something wrong there.
Wanda M.
Love the card. The colors you used work so well together.
gail knapton
Darlene this is so cute ,you make it look so easy. I watch every Wednesday and try my hand at your creations but they never look as good . Three more days of inspiration and ideas from you ,thanks.
Shannon B
Cute card! Love CAS!
Gloria Taylor
I absolutely love this card for the holidays…thanks as always for giving us cardmaking people great tips and ideas.
Carole M
Cute card. Thanks.
Barb
Delightful card, Darlene! Love the bright green and gray combo! Looking forward to the rest of the week! 🙂
Pam
Darling card. I love those sweet little mittens!
Carolyn S
I’m so happy you are doing extra videos! I enjoy them very much and seeing this kit is really helpful!
Valerie Gee
This is the second adorable card I’ve seen made with those mittens, and I WANT THEM! They are so stinkin’ cute! Thanks so much for sharing, and for the chance to win!
Robin in WA
Love the card and the tip on double stamping to get good coverage with dye ink. Thank you!
Sandra ltb
cute card – appreciate the time you spend making the videos – thank you!
Sandra ltb
Chrissy Muzquiz
Cute and simple card. Love the use of glossy accents.
Kaela H.
I love watching your videos! Very cute card!
Kris W
Wonderful idea and appropriate for our upcoming season!
Cheryl
Great we get to see more of you idea’s !
Mary
Thanks for your post today, Darlene. I look for your card videos and am always inspired!
Holly T
Really cute card! Thanks for sharing how you made it.
Deborah King Johnson
Hi Darlene! Great card , you inspire me! Thanks for sharing
Mary
Cute card! You make me want to go and buy the kit!
Denise Stevenson
So excited to get extra videos this week !!
Lizzy S.
Love your tutorials. I am also making my own holiday cards!
Catherine
This is such a cute card! I am so excited that there will be more videos to watch this week! Holidays come early!!! =)
Julie Wright
Love paper, love simple, and love your designs!
Sherry
So cute! I really enjoy your designs.
Jadee
I’m so excited to see 4 videos this week! You’ve gotten me back into card making.
Trina C
Cute card. I can’t wait until I get my kit in the mail.
Janice Upton
Love the card! Hope you don’t mind being copied as I plan to make several of these to send out. TFS
Deborah L Montgomery
Its nice to see you branch out a little. I’m excited to see you videos from the stamp kit! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Martina N
You make beautiful cards! The kit looks great. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Tosha
Delightful card, both fresh and warm, nice choice in colors.
Diane
Love your card and your video tutorials are so inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
Kimberly
Adorable card! Love those mittens!!
Kimberly
Charlotte Taylor
What a cute and simple card. It would be so easy to duplicate. Thanks for sharing with us.
Sadie
Very nice card! I always enjoy your videos and looking forward to the next 3!
LauraM
Love all your cards – thanks for the chance to win!
Barb Mason
A very nice holiday card. I would love to receive this.
Catherine
Love the card! Thanks for the chance to win!
Jackie
So cute! I need some inspiration for my Christmas cards and I think I’ve come to the right place.
Joan Lay
Fantastic card! Love your work and appreciate the chance to win.
Missy
Love your cards!!!
Vicki
Very nice card. Cute set that SSS has this month. I like simple designs although I tend to end up with busy ones!
Alma Dirpaul
Soooo cute. a little shine on the mittens is such a nice added touch.
Elizabeth
Great card. Love those mittens.
KellyC
Love the card, but I love all your cards! I’ve learned a lot of great techniques from you and look forward for whatever is next!
Loly Borda
Lovely card! So fresh and cute colors. TFS
Susan Carpenter
What a great Christmas present for us this week! A video everyday…YEAH! Love your videos Darlene. So pleasant to watch and you are so talented. Love this little card!
Brenda Hessian
Very delighted to see a daily vieo this week and this card is a great start!
Deb
super cute Darlene! can’t wait to see more!
Lynda M
Love this card! The strips of narrow paper really add definition. Must use this technique more.
Jasmine Patrick
Just love this card, it is so sweet, thanks for sharing
Melodie Hoschek
Super cute! Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
Patricia Swagler
Love your card. I like how you use pattern paper, I need to do this more. Can’t wait to see the other video’s.
Tracey Humphries
I love watching your videos. This is a great card. I especially like the strips of black and green paper. Beautiful. Looking forward to the other videos.
Patty Beers
I can’t tell you how inspired I get just watching your videos. You do everything with such ease. Thanks for sharing your many talents and inspiring me.
Paula Rodgers
Love the mittens. I am learning so much from you , thank you for sharing.
Amy
I love the look of this color combo. Very fun and cute card.
BarbGhig
I really love the combination of soft gray diagonal stripes with those fun, bright mittens! Another really CUTE card, Darlene!
Thanks again for the video, and for a chance to win!
Julie H
I love every card you make!!! These kits look amazing! I might just give myself a Christmas Gift and subscribe to SSS kits!
Karen Kuschel
your card is adorable! and I just love those warm little mittens 🙂
Mo Jo
Those mittens are adorable! And the clear glaze made the heart really pop out.
PaulaS
Cute card! Love the colors.
BarbW
CUTE card! I love the use of the twine here. And those glossy hearts are just so sweet!
Meredith
Thanks for the chance to win!
Brenda
Love this!
Maria A. Rodriguez
Oh goodness!!! I got sidetracked yesterday and didn’t comment on this card so, here I am, hoping it’s not to late to enter. As always Darlene, super cute and fast card. I love how the little hearts shine, they really make those mittens pop. Thank you for the chance to win.
Dorene
Cute card, I like the mittens
Carla
Mittens…wintertime…it is getting cold here so they will come in handy again.
A lovely card and I like the whole look of it.
Tonya Denton
What a fun and cute card! Love this stamp set! 🙂
Lisa
Love your cards!!
Meghan
Love your easy to follow, step-by-step videos! Your voice over is perfect every time!
LBirt
I just love your videos. Thanks for giving inspiration to a stamper for patterned papers. Look forward to Wednesdays with you always!!!
Jennifer H
Thanks for the video – as always, great design and clearly explained. Cute kit too!
Lana E.
Beautiful! Your videos are much appreciated – very inspirational.
Barb M.
Love your videos as always. those mittens are too cute! Thanks for a chance to win.
Carol B
Wow, DSP, don’t see that often. Love how you hung the mittens from a line. Great card and video.
nancy Schueneman
Your cards are adorable.
Heidi
I love your cards Darlene! This one is adorable. I get some great ideas from watching your videos.
Aileen
Another brilliant video, love the glossy accents on the hearts, finishes off the card beautifully.
Cynthia Tuttle
Wow, I love your video!! Your card is so sterling’s cute!!
Cynthia Tuttle
I typed: stinkin’ cute!! Cruddy auto corrected!!
Meli Isen
thanks for the card idea…took this idea and used different stamps to make a Christmas card!!! yea 1 down 39 more to go!!! lol
Renee V.
This is so pretty! I always watch your videos and think ” Oh WOW, why didn’t I think of that?!!!!!! What’s wrong with me???!!” hee hee, just kiddin’ on the last part 🙂 Thanks for inspiring!
Connie S
Such a sweet card, Darlene, and you make it look so easy to complete. I really enjoy your videos.
Loll Thompson
Hi Darlene. Love your card for today. CAS … but the patterned paper takes it up a notch. Great job! I’m going to look into these SS kits. Thanks for the info. Loll xx
Sheila
Would be fun to cut the mittens from felt to add more dimension.
I like the way you hung them from a “line.”
Teresa Ryals
Very sweet card and a great one to duplicate many times. Thank you for sharing your time with us. I really enjoy watching and learning from your videos.
Richell
Absolutely adorable! Love the different color scheme than “normal” Christmas colors! Thanks for sharing!!
Morgan Banham
Really nice, I can’t wait to receive my kit :0)
Tricia B.
Simple and sweet! I could use this for a cold weather hello card too. Thanks.
Tina Wright
Hi Darlene, find your tutorials so inspiring! Look forward to rest of your Videopalooza’s 🙂
Mary-Anne V.
I love your video tutorials…I watch every week! This card is very cute with the warm mittens.
Patti J.
Sweet card! Thanks for sharing with your videos!
Francie Schlesinger
Hi Darlene,
I love the hearts on the mittens. Can’t wait to try this on some of my holiday cards!
Nancee Purdum
You always make it look so easy! Love your designs Darlene! Thanks for all the tips you give! 🙂 Nancee
Tara Mayol
What an adorable card. Thanks for a great video.
Terri
Such a cute card.. Love the hint to line up and stamp twice for a crisper image
Maureen
Darlene,
I adore this card, those mittens are just so cute. I also appreciated the video, I think this is one that old be mass duplicated fairly easily. Thanks so much for sharing!
Penny Laschanzky
while this may be a “simple” card, it has lots of interest and is pleasing to my eye. I like the color combo with the green, grey, and black accents. And I like the texture going on with the thread, glossy accents, and paper layer strips. Nicely done!
Kristin
I love your cards. I look forward to making a few of my own this December.
Amy
Man oh man, why can’t I think of these great ideas on my own?! So pretty!!
Pippa67
Wow you make the most beautifull cards. With a big ” why didn’t I think of that” factor.
Holly H.
This is very cute! Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Sonya van Stee
so cute! Love how you glossed up the hearts on the mittens! Great way to use up all those extra little strips of designer paper, too! I’m going to have to “borrow” your design 🙂
Suzanne MB
Love everything about this card.
Terri
Adorable card, Darlene. Love your cards and instructional videos.
Small T
Sweet card! Thanks for sharing! 🙂 xo
Ashley Sargent
Those little mittens are so cute 🙂 Love them!
Jess Monarca
Such a cute and clean card!
JOAN SMITH
Your card i so cute I love the hanging mittens. You once again created with stamps an adorable and cozy card, Your techniques are always so interesting to watch I learn so much from you.
Thanks for a chance for an amazing prize how generous of you!
Kim
Love this card Darlene! Super cute! Happy to see you using Simon Says Stamp Card kits, I get them every month too.
Beth L
I love the mittens and the great papers. I love the monthly card kits.
Shaughn
Cute card Darlene! Those mitten stamps are adorable! Thanks for the great video!
Tricia Barber
Really adorable! Thanks for sharing!
Phyllis Oviatt
Thank you for sharing your wonderful videos with us.
Beverley Ballard
You are such an inspiration to me. You make everything look so easy and tempting to try! Very cute card.
Terri (blindstamper)
Cute card! I always enjoy your videos.
Suzanne Law
Darlene,
I look forward to Wednesday just because of you as I can’t wait to see what you post! Card is so simple. Love it!
Valerie Martin
Hi Darlene!
What a treat to have a week of videos! This CAS at its best! Perfect for mass producing. Thanks for always being an inspiration.
Valerie
Dara H.
love your card. look forward to every Wednesday post!
thanks for the chance to win.
Theresa P
Love to watch you at work. It looks so simple…lovely card.
Brenda Brown
Always get such amazing ideas from all of your cards. It would be an early present to win! If not, oh well there is always another day. I just enjoy your posts.
Deborah H.
I love the colors of this card. I enjoy watching your videos on Wednesdays. You have great designs and make coloring look like a breeze. Thanks for the chance to win.
Janet d.
Loove this card n look forward to your videos every Wednesday 🙂
Amy Pjura
love the green and black with the pop of red! cute!
Patty Beers
Another beautiful card. Just found out on another website that the colors you used are the “in” colors for this Christmas season.
Angie Ha
Love that layout. I might have to use it for some of my Christmas cards.
Cat
Beautiful! I love how you used the glossy accents to make the hearts pop!
Penny Reed
Thanks for your time in sharing all these great videos. It helps to see things done!
Janet Zeppa
Love the cute little mittens and how you did the hearts!
megan mcdonald
wonderful card. love the hearts
Joyce Boylan
You make it look so easy! I love Glossy Accents too!
Laura Strack
I love the touch of black and those mitten are darling! Great tutorial and looking forward to all the projects. So much fun!!
Robin in Plano, Tx
Adorable! Just so cute!!
Geralyn
Another cute card from the Simon Says Stamp Card kit.
Tamara Gordon
Love the clean and simple look.
Kailash
Love this sweet CAS card!!
Deborah Robinson
Love that Wild Wasabi ink!!! And also those little touches make it all so cute. thanks for sharing
stamping sue
Simply devine! I like all your detail with the strips of papers and glossy accents to the hearts.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
darah inouye
Who knew mittens could be so cute! Living in Hawai’i, I have never worn a pair but it made me wish for
cold weather!
Renee C.
Great use of the thread, paper strips and color combination. Adorable!
Jennifer
love the card, your so easy to listen to.
Monica
Super cute card! Clean, simple and cute! thanks for sharing
Sandy Ginn
Very nice card. Love all your videos! Thanks 🙂
Christy Guthrie
Such a cute card!
Betsy Kavander
Love the mittens and the colors.
P Modi
Clean and simple card… I love the black and dotted green strips. They complete the card…
Pankti
Perfect color combination. Thanks for all the inspirations.
Georgiana Owens
Lovin the mittens.
Barbra L
I can not wait to get the kit so I can copy your card! LOL Loved it! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!
Jannette Davis
I love those mittens. You make everything look so easy. Love your work.
Mindy Hunt
I never would have put these colors together but I love the outcome. I love all the little details you add to your cards. I can’t wait to try this color combo 🙂 your work always inspires me to do more than I think I can accomplish. I’ve learned a ton watching your videos.
Janet
Excellent video, thank you. What a great card! I would have glue all over the card trying to apply the string!
Rhonda Miller
I love your card.
Doris
So cute! I love all the little tricks and tips you include in your video tutorials. I learn something new each time!
Karen Needham
I love those warm and cozy mittens–can’t wait to receive my Kit!
Donna
I am so very glad that I found you—was on site and took a detour and came to your site–LOL—sometimes forgetting to leave breadcrumbs to find my way back, as those darn birds seem to find and eat so stopped and saved your site so as to not loose it. Love that you have videos showing how to do. Love this card and the lay out. Cute indeed—Donna
Nichole Young
Such a cute card! This would be a good one to easily mass-produce.
shirley-bee
Lovely card! Love how you used the different papers.
Debbie B
Love your clean and simple card today. Actually almost all of your cards are clean and simple…..I love that!
Thanks for sharing and have a great day! Ciao 🙂
Donna P.
Very cute! Great job!
Carrie C
Love the mittens and the string detail. Great card, as always!
Julie D. Richards
Hey Darlene, I love watching you put together your cards. What a bonus to get four videos in a row. Thanks for the chance to win a gift card, Love SSS.
Carole Bronico
You make every card look so polished and special. I discovered you videos one weekend and watched almost all of them immediately. I never wanted to do paper piecing until I saw how nice it shows up on your cards. You are definitely an inspiration. I find I am trying new techniqes because you make them look so simple.
Thank you.
Carolina Gonzalez
I learned the stamp a ma jig trick from you on an earlier video. It works great! Nice card! TFS and a chance to win! =)
rosalie
I love the little mittens that I can see wrapped around a cup of hot chocolate! Sweet and simple!
Janet T
The giveaway is very nice of you. Love the mittens on this card. Janet
Christine S.
Adorable card! Always enjoy your tutorials. 🙂
Darlene Wood
Love the mittens and the heart. I learn so much watching your video.
Denise
THANKS DARLENE !!!
Jane Hunt
I have never used these stamp sets and didn’t know about them until you shared. I am intrigued with your knowledge and talent. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
mamichelle
This is adorable! Love the shiny hearts.
Felicia Young
Love your work Darlene!
Holly M.
Goodness. What a sweet card. Love those cute little mittens. What a great give-a-way. Please enter me in the drawing.
Betty
I look forward to each card you do and this one is no exception.
Rachelle Arcaro
Darlene your designs rock!
Thanks for the cool contest.
Rachelle
Heather M.
You always have a way with the perfect colors on each card.
Kari Webster
I’m anxious to receive my kit to start playing 🙂
Brenda
Hi Darlene, I have to say I just love this card! Your cards are always so cute or beautiful. I love this one because of the simplicity of it. Simple but cute card always catch my eye. I’m such a fan of your style too!
Lee-Ann
Super cute, love the glossy accents hearts!
Marla
Mittens! I love mittens and winter! How cute! Love, love, love the red hearts, too!
Jane
I love, love, love the mittens on this card! Thanks Darlene!
Leticia
Súper cute, love the mittens
Terri
Simple, but very cute card. Love the little mittens.
Pam L
Adorable card!
Evelyn
I like the mittens – especially the shiny part. I always forget I can do something shiny on a card. It really made this one pop!
Shari S.
i enjoy watching you create clean & simple cards! 🙂
Pam H.
Cute card! I can’t wait to get my kit!
kathy
The mittens are so cute!
Kathie
So cute. I notice you use Stampin Up inks, which Simon Says doesn’t carry? Do you have a brand of ink that you like just as well as Stampin Up?
Darlene DeVries
Hi Kathie, based on my Dye Ink Comparison, I would use a Hero Arts dye ink. I’m planning on getting more of these for Christmas!! 🙂
Kat
Thanks for all the great ideas i look forward to your posts every week.
Eileen
Your work is so nice. I love listening to your videos ..not only do I learn some great tips but they move along at a nice speed. Thanks for sharing your talents
joy
Love the little red hearts in the mittens! Thanks for the video, Darlene!
Megan G
I love your card!! Clean and simple is my favorite style of cards to make!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
SoniaW
Love the color combination in your card !!
Heather Lynn
I really appreciate you sharing your creations and techniques with us all.
Mary, Wausau WI
Lovely card – – especially since it’s mitten weather already in central Wisconsin!
Embossing Queen
Another amazingly simple card that looks fantastic. I always want to keep adding more to my cards, but simple often is better because it can highlight your image or a special paper. Thanks for reminding me of this!
Emily
Love this card so cute and simple!
SHELLY
So fresh. Love your style!
Tammy Goodwin
Love the mittens!!! Great card and thank you for the video! Tammy
elvira mosely
love tho card and your style!
Melissa Landis
so cute and easy, love it
Kathie
Such a cute card! Tfs
Stephanie W
I really like the mittens on the line. So cute
Samantha C
Gotta love the glossy accent on the hearts. Makes them pop.
Becky Sennholtz
I love mitten Christmas Cards. I just purchased a Sizzix Stamp & Die Mittens set that I can’t wait to use.
Irene G.
So simple yet so cute! Thank you!
Amy G
Cute card! I love the mittens hanging on the line.
Linda T
You have a great eye for color combos and design. I look forward to your videos every week!
Lisa Holland
Love the colours, the card looks so fresh.
Denise Parcells
As always, love your cards. 🙂
krissy Knox
awesome card. looks very handmade yet at the same time professional and artistic! I love the heart technique. 🙂
Jean MacNaughton
adorable!
Carol-HappyExpressions
Super cute holiday card. TFS!
Ashley L.
Amazing card! I love the clean and simple look. I really love how you cut the small strips of paper and made it look layered without all the extra bulk, I am definitely going to have to try that! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win! ~Ashley~
Kim
Thank you for making a simple card look so elegant. I think I’m always thinking more is more. But this one proves less is more. I have some ideas for those mittens. gotta get bizzy. 🙂
Sandy Carroll
Such a sweet card! I love it.
Daria Z.
Sweet card. Great tip about stamping the mittens twice!
Irakari S.
How cute are those mittens? Awesome card!
Debbie Mallette
Lovely card. Great colour combination. Thank you for the awesome contest!
LesLee Stone-Rasmus
Thanks so much for the chance to win. Keep on keeping on!
Valentina
Love your style!!! TFS!!!
Marie
Such a great card, I love how the light green color you chose for the mittens work with the red color of the hearts! TFS =)
Valerie Ward
What a sweet holiday card!
Gay Johnson
Really cute card
Elise
Great tutorial as always! Thanks
Michelle Allen
Thanks for the opportunity to win this certificate.
Melodie Wolfe
so simple, yet adorable! love it.
Julie Whiteman
Great card. Thanks for the inspiration.
Sheri Skains
What a treat! I love your videos Darlene and getting extra one for Christmas is fantastic. Thank you!
Michelle
What a fun card! Thanks for sharing.
Pam H.
This is a super cute card!
Anita
Hi Darlene, I’ve only been on here a short time but I must say I so enjoy your cards!
Seems I’m waiting on needles and pins to see your next card. I truly love them all!
You’re a true inspiration. Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to help people
like me. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Anita from Patten, Maine
Fely
Super cute card. Love the mittens
mary w
I really like that sentiment and font – your mittens are a perfect match for it.
Almadirpaul
Great card! Thanks for sharing.