Simon Says Stamp - STAMPtember® 2025 Blog Party

Keisha Diann
5 hours ago
3 min read

Hi Lovelies!

STAMPtember® IS 16 THIS YEAR!!! Thanks for joining me for to Simon Says Stamp's STAMPtember® 2025 Blog Party! Get your snacks and favorite drinks and enjoy this INSPIRATION Party. There's so much to see and sooo many treats along the way! It’s about connecting with others, sharing ideas, and celebrating creativity in all its crafty forms.

Don't forget to visit the Simon Says Stamp Blog to explore all the other STAMPtember Blog Party projects and discover the various makers, as we're featuring different promotions that you won't want to miss! Today's card showcases an Autumn rainbow of colors to craft a charming forest scene with some of my new squirrel friends.

Squirrels with acorn and flower under tree arch, surrounded by red hearts, vibrant autumn leaves, and sunset sky. Text: "You're the only nut..."

Key Supplies for My STAMPtember® 2025 Blog Party Project:

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Colorful craft supplies with cards reading "You are Magic" and "Happy Birthday." Balloons and decorations create a festive mood.

GIFT WITH PURCHASE

When you have chosen your STAMPtember purchases, remember search for item set978hb and add one to your cart and when you check out enter code HPBEE in order to get the exclusive Happy Bee Day Stamp and Die Set for free with purchase of $100 or more! This promotion will expire on 9/3 at 11:59 pm EDT or while supplies last.

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NUTS ABOUT YOU CARD - Alcohol Marker Coloring, Ink-blending, Die-cutting, Inking Die-cuts

A2 Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Ink-Blended Layer: 4" x 5 1/4"

Featuring:

Two cartoon squirrels with a flower and acorn under trees with red hearts. Text reads "You're the only nut I need in my stash." Vibrant sunset.

COLOR PALETTE

Today we will use both Alcohol Ink Markers and Pawsitively Saturated Inks

INK PAD COLORS - Violet, Apple, Sherbet, Sunbeam, Fairway, Woodsy and Allspice

Stack of colorful ink pads labeled Violet, Apple, Sherbet, Sunbeam, Fairway, Woodsy, Allspice on grid surface. Bright and organized.

ALCOHOL INK MARKERS

COPIC: YR23, YR15, Y02, Y00, YR21, Y17, E35, YR04, E07, YG17, YG97, G16,G29, YR00, E13, R27, Y18, G07, R29

OHUHU: YR250, YR170, Y040, Y010, Y140, Y150, Y180, YR7, YR5, GY5, GY8, G3, G7, E090, E240, R013, Y19, G310, R2

CARD TIPS

COLORING THE STAMPED IMAGES

NOTE: I stamped and colored all images from the set, but we will not use all of them on this card.

Cartoon squirrels play and gather flowers, acorns near a treehouse. A mouse in a pumpkin suit and pumpkins add a playful, autumnal mood.

Cartoon squirrels with a flower and acorn on a grid background. A tree and log cabin are in the center. Cheerful and colorful scene.

INK-BLENDING THE BACKGROUND

Gradient paper in sunset hues on grid background. Colors blend from green to yellow to red and blue, evoking warmth and tranquility.

COLORING THE DIE-CUTS

TIP: Use the sticky side of some painter's tape to hold these small die-cuts from the Twisted Tree Arch set in place while coloring them with Alcohol Markers.

Markers in orange, yellow, and green on a grid background. Below, paper with colorful leaf cutouts. Ruler markings visible at bottom.

Trim some of the Tree Arch branches to make it a little less spooky and then using a blending brush ink it with Woodsy and Allspice Pawsitively Saturated Inks.

White paper cutout of twisted tree arch on a black grid mat. No visible text. Neutral setting, intricate design with organic patterns.

Arrange the die-cuts on the background, hold in place with Glad Press N Seal, flop over to apply glue and then adhere.

Two cartoon squirrels in a colorful forest setting, one with a flower and the other holding an acorn. Hearts and autumn leaves surround them.

This was so fun to make and I was so surprised with the final result once I put all the pieces together.

Cartoon squirrel holding a yellow flower on a colorful, leafy background. Bright fall colors and playful, cheerful mood.

Red hearts on a stylized brown tree against a sunset gradient. Text reads "THE ONLY NUT." Warm and comforting mood.

Cartoon squirrel holding an acorn next to autumn leaves, tree, and a yellow flower. Text reads "YOU'RE THE ONLY NUT I NEED IN MY STASH."

Two cartoon squirrels, one holding a flower, the other an acorn, in a colorful forest. Heart shapes and text: "You're the only nut I need."

I want to make sure that you get the most of today's blog party, so please take note Lovelies:

Be sure to explore the STAMPtember® Gallery that is packed with inspiration from this release!!!
Search for item set978hb and add one to your cart and when you check out enter code HPBEE in order to get the exclusive Happy Bee Day Stamp and Die Set for free with purchase of $100 or more! This promotion will expire on 9/3 at 11:59 pm EDT or while supplies last.
Check out the supply list here or at the bottom of this post for your shopping convenience

I'd love to hear from you in the comments so do drop me a note!

Thanks again for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon Lovelies!

SUPPLIES:

I listed the products that I have used below. Please note that these are compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support. Simon Says Stamps STAMPtember® Release products were provided as part of my Design Team package. Click on the icons below each product picture to shop with SimonSaysStamp.com.