Hello friends. Today I’m participating in the Simon Says Stamp Halloween Blog Hop featuring the newly released Simon Says Stamp exclusive coordinating dies to match Tim Holtz stamps. If you’d like to see and buy the Halloween coordinating dies, they are here HERE.
I’m honored to be joining so many talented makers as one of the stops on this hop, you can see the list of hop participants at the end of this blog. You may have arrived from Sandi MacIver’s blog, but if not, you can start the hop on Simon Says Stamp blog.
I am utterly OBSESSED with the coordinating die set to Tim’s Sketch Manor stamp set CMS408. Firstly, a confession, when I received this die set from Simon Says Stamp and pulled the coordinating stamp set out, it had never been inked!!! I’m proud to say that every stamp has now been used and I will be using it a lot going forward. So a BIG THANK YOU to Simon Says Stamp for inspiring me to use the toys in my toy box with this awesome new die set. Let’s get into the details…
I absolutely love the way the dies allow you to build layers on this haunted manor! I stamped the manor several times and then die cut using the different dies and watercolored using Distress ink ready to assemble. It’s not necessary to watecolor the parts that are going to be hidden by the next layer, but it was a good practice run to see that I liked the colours I had chosen. No surprise that it was browns! lol
The Simon Says Stamp 3D foam adhesive squares are a must for this. I have a nice stock pile of the black as they are my favourite of all 3D foam squares. The multi pack comes in small and large foam squares and in 2 different depths. For the layers I used the shallower of the squares with the deeper ones on the base of the manor to raise it up off the tag.
You can see here how much depth the die cut layers give! And the dies take all the work out of this for you. Cool right?!
I really did use all the stamps in this set. Starting with an Etcetera Tag in the Mini size, I added Distress watercolor cardstock, which I inked with various Distress inks (listed at the end of the post). Once dry, I stamped directly onto the tag and watercolored, also with Distress inks. I stamped and die cut the moon with the new coordinating dies and added this to my tag.
I then added the Manor to the tag and squealed a little with delight! I LOVE THIS DIE SET!!
I love how atmospheric the background stamps make this scene.
I used a couple of stamps from the Field Notes stamp set CMS396 to create a banner. Adding a couple of idea-ology Hardware Heads with a little rust paste. I picked up this moss from Simon Says Stamp and it was perfect to add texture to the tag, which I added with a little hot glue.
Thanks for stopping by, the next stop on the hop is the talented Tina Smith.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Zoe
Blog Hop Order:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Caly Person
Stacy Hutchinson
Nichol Spohr
Tami Bastiaans
Sandi MacIver
Zoe Hillman (YOU ARE HERE)
Tina Smith
Jean Doeringsfeld
Barb Engler
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Spooktacular. I also have the Sketchbook Manor (Haunted House) stamp and not been inked either, ordered dies and will definitely use.
Absolutely fabulous. Always love your makes. Thanks for sharing
Wonderful! I love your use of moss.
This stamp and die set is so FUN!! And your tag is amazing!! I can’t wait to try my hand at making something similar!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Love all of your makes and this one is no exception! Love the spookiness!
I’m not a tag maker, but this is awesome & spooky! I may have to start making them.
Another creative make from you! Just love the dies for this stamp. Zoe you are always an inspiration!
I really like your tag with the Sketch Manor. The colors you chose are perfect to give the Manor a bit of Vintage Spookiness with a touch or eeriness. The rusty nails are a very special touch. Thank you for sharing.
Love the edgy vibes and the haunted house looks amazing!!!!!!!
What an excellent condemned mansion.
This is on my top buy list. Love how you used this to make an amazing 3d haunted manor.
Love this and your colors are perfect!
Love all the details especially the rusty screws. Great card
LOVE this Zoe! I went to place my order for the die set since I just knew I had the Sketch Manor stamps. Good thing I checked because I can’t find the stamps…are you kidding me! Placing an order for the dies AND stamps now. Thank you so much for sharing all the details.
You made the manor come alive! have ordered this set, can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration.
Wow-thank you for breaking down the die set and showing us each layer. I hadn’t realized the extent of this set. Back in the day I had to cut out each layer by hand and then layer it myself to create that 3D effect. This is SO much easier. Love your card.
So awesome!!!
The colors of distress you used are wickedly awesome. It definitely gives that spooky and eerie vibe. Love reading your process. Now thinking of ordering this set of stamps and dies to give it a try. Thanks for all your creative makes. The moss looks great too.🤩
love this grungy look
What a great project! I cannot wait to get my hands on Sketchbook Manor and have a play!
This is wonderful! Cannot wait to get my manor set!
Love this stamp and die set and your tag is a perfect example of how it could be used. Fabulous!
Spooky fun
Love your sketch manor, details are perfect down to the rusty screw!
Thank you for sharing super cool techniques! Love the color choices and effects!
Love love love that house – waiting for my dies now!!
Awesome! Love the spooky house and all the textures!
Splendid spectacular serously
Love the Sketch manor! Great Grunginess!
Love this house….it is awesome!!
Love the spooky vibe. The moss, the colors, wow.
Zoe, this is so gorgeous. I love the eery, grungy, spooky feel you’ve managed to capture in this piece. The new dies really take this stamp set to the next level. So amazing! Really love your stunning creation xoxo
So excited to get the die set from Simon Says Stamp that goes with this awesome stamp set! Thanks for the inspiration Zoe!