Sixth Street Sundries

Emily Midgett

Simon Says Stamp October 2026 Card Kit of the Month: Homespun Gratitude!

This post was sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. Thanks, Simon! *I have gathered links to all of the products used at the bottom of the post for your convenience, using affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Thank you for shopping with my links! I truly appreciate your support for my work!*

Hi friends! I got the opportunity to get inky this morning with the new Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of the Month for October 2026, called Homespun Gratitude! (Click HERE to see all of the details on the goodies in this kit!) Here’s a sneak peek of the contents:

Perfect for your fall creations, this kit is filled with all kinds of autumnal imagery as well as cardmaking essentials that will work for autumn and beyond. The individual contents of the kit retail for over $75, but you can get your own for only $44.99 while supplies last (click HERE) or $39.99 for kit subscribers! (Click HERE to see how to become a subscriber!) I have always loved pairing the typical fall colors with some non-autumn colors, and I think this card melds the autumn imagery and unique color palette nicely! Let’s get started with the details on my project.

The Homespun Gratitude card kit comes with a gorgeous embossing folder and, my favorite, some spectacular coppery foil cardstock. If you haven’t tried embossing folders with metallic cardstock you. are. missing. OUT! The effect is absolutely magical. I embossed an A2 panel of that metallic cardstock from the kit with the new Verdant Wreath embossing folder and trimmed off one long edge so that the wreath was spilling over the edge of the card front, then added a strip of glittery platinum cardstock and another strip of gorgeous teal cardstock, included with the kit, to create my full sized A2 card front!

To embellish my metallic wreath, I used White Pigment Ink to stamp several of the gorgeous autumn images from the Homespun Gratitude stamp set included with the kit onto a panel of the Creamsicle cardstock that was included with the Card Fronts cardstock set from the kit. I then used my colored pencils to add vibrant oranges, reds, and teals to the images, keeping the color palette from the card front that I created first as uniform as possible! I die cut the finished penciled images with their coordinating dies, which can be purchased as an add-on to the main kit.

After I had created the focal point images, I decided to pull in that gorgeous teal once more with my sentiment, stamping the greeting from Homespun Gratitude onto a Rainforest panel from the Card Fronts cardstock set from the kit using White Pigment Ink and adding white embossing powder over the top to make the sentiment really pop from the deep teal cardstock. I used the coordinating die to cut out the greeting, then began to arrange the images in a cluster towards the bottom of the wreath, overlapping the seams of the cardstock strips to keep everything as cohesive as possible. Finally, I added some of the shimmering Pawsitively Dazzling Gems included with the kit for one last touch of sparkle!

Well, that’s all for my project today!

The Simon Says Stamp Card Kits are such an incredible value; the value of the individual elements of each kit equals far more than the $44.99 price tag, so you’re getting incredible bang for your buck. If you are consistently interested in the Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of the Month, you can sign up HERE to become a subscriber for an even bigger discount on these carefully curated products. As always, Simon also makes each individual element of the kits available a la carte, so that you can pick and choose what you would like to purchase if buying the entire kit isn’t really your thing. Options galore! Who can say no to such incredible value though, right?

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a marvelous day!

Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Exclusive Collaboration: Memory Box!

Hi friends! I am back with another darling collaboration from the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember celebration! Today’s collaboration company is Memory Box, who makes not only darling stamp sets like Stay Cozy (click HERE to purchase this set!) but tons of spectacular standalone dies. I couldn’t resist the festive little deer in this set, though the snowman and penguin are equally as precious!! Here’s a sneak peek at today’s exclusive and limited edition set:

Simply adorable, right? **Reminder: the limited edition exclusive collaboration sets (check them out HERE) will not be restocked once they sell out, but the STAMPtember collection (check it out HERE) will be restocked if/when they sell out!** I created this icy little scene for my cozy reindeer with some ink blending, simple coloring, and a touch of shimmer. Let’s get started on the details for my project!

I began my project by stamping the adorable deer from Stay Cozy using black, alcohol marker-friendly ink. I then used OLO markers to add vibrant sky blue to the scarf and hat. I only used two markers; the more layers you add with the darker marker, the more contrast and shadow you can create!

To coordinate with the pretty blue scarf and hat, I created a wintry background by blending Simon Says Stamp’s Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Marine on an A2 white card front. I then stamped the individual snowflakes included with Stay Cozy on the blended area, using the stamping off method to create multiple levels of intensity for the snowstorm. I also splattered the background with some iridescent watercolors to add to the whimsy and magic of the snow falling. To add some extra dimension and interest, I stamped the snowflakes with the same Marine ink on a separate panel of white cardstock and added embossing ink over the top, then sprinkled on some iridescent embossing powder and die cut the snowflakes.

After I had created the focal point and snowy background, I stamped one of the sentiments from the Stay Cozy set with Nocturne ink and added clear embossing powder over the top to create a crisp and bold sentiment. I die cut the greeting with it’s coordinating die, then trimmed down a strip of white glitter cardstock and flagged the end with my scissors, creating a banner to back my sentiment and ground my snowy scene. I placed the banner on the card front with thin foam adhesive, then added the greeting with another layer of thin foam adhesive. I tucked the deer behind the very top of the greeting and added the die cut snowflakes around it with some more thin foam adhesive. Finally, I added a few Surf Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for added sparkle in my snowstorm!

Well, that’s all for my project today. Reminder: the Stay Cozy stamp and die STAMPtember collaboration set is limited edition and will not be restocked, so don’t wait!! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and happy STAMPtember!

So Grateful For You in Acrylic Paint with Simon Says Stamp!

This post was sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. Thanks, Simon! *I have gathered links to all of the products used at the bottom of the post for your convenience, using affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Thank you for shopping with my links! I truly appreciate your support for my work!*

Hi friends! I know that we are in the midst of the STAMPtember collaboration fun and all of the surprises, but I have another piece of inspiration to share with you using some new goodies from the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember collection! **Reminder: the limited edition exclusive collaboration sets (check them out HERE) will not be restocked once they sell out, but the STAMPtember collection (check it out HERE) will be restocked if/when they sell out!** I have been so enjoying playing with different mediums on different materials than simply plain white cardstock lately, pairing colored pencils with colored cardstock, acrylic markers with ceramic and canvas, and for today’s project, I decided to pair my acrylic paint markers with a panel of kraft cardstock for a striking and bold project, softened with a lovely and feminine color palette. Let’s get started with the details on my project!

I began my project by stamping several images from Today & Every Day onto two different panels of kraft cardstock using Simon Says Stamp White Pigment Ink. Similar to when I work with pencils on colored cardstock, I like to use the white pigment ink with the acrylic markers simply because it blends into the opaque paint smoothly and seamlessly. I then used acrylic paint markers to add simple coloring to the stamped images, keeping the coloring very basic to create almost a block print effect.

After I had finished coloring both images with the colorful paint markers, I added some simple white lines to the foliage to add a bit more shape and detail to the simple flowers. Images like those in the Today & Every Day stamp set are great for use with this very simple coloring technique, because their illustration is very open and simplistic, which fits the aesthetic of this basic coloring technique nicely. I die cut one of the images using the coordinating dies, as well as a greeting that I had created with white pigment ink and white embossing powder on the second panel of kraft cardstock.

Before adhering the die cuts to the panel, I used my T-square and a white paint pen to create a very simple frame around the flat painted panel. I love the effect that this easy and quick step has on the finished project; it draws your eye to the focal point without adding any additional bulk or color. I popped up the sentiment with a double layer of thin foam adhesive, then tucked the floral stem behind the greeting with a single layer of foam adhesive. Finally, I added a blush colored bow created with thin ribbon as well as some Peachy Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for added sparkle. Super simple card, but the effect is so unusual and, I think, so pretty!

Well, that’s all for my project today! I think that opaque paint on the neutral cardstock is such a fun technique and so striking. I can’t wait to try it again on a new project! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!

Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Exclusive: Honey Bee Stamps!

Hi friends! I am back with another STAMPtember Collaboration Release today, and we’re celebrating Honey Bee Stamps in all of it’s gorgeously vintage glory today! I have gotten to know Melissa, the owner and caretaker of Honey Bee Stamps, as a member of her Design Team and as a friend over the last several years, and she is genuinely one of my favorite people in the crafty world. She is so kind and warm and such a talented human in so many ways! The STAMPtember collaboration product is just like her: filled with beautiful details and with a touch of vintage charm. Here’s a sneak peek:

The Holly Jolly Frames (click HERE to check it out!) product suite features a variety of intricate frames and holiday imagery with which to fill the openings. I thought that the gorgeous filigree frames would be absolutely perfect to create some elegant gift tags, and so pulled out my deepest Christmas red cardstock, gold embossing powder, and some jewels and created these pretties:

Don’t the gold embossed frames just look stunning against that vibrant red cardstock? Talk about festive and oh, so elegant! For each frame, I stamped the image on Rainbow Splash Scarlet cardstock using embossing powder, then added the luminous gold embossing powder and heated it. I love how those details pop so perfectly against that deep red. After embossing each frame, I used the coordinating dies to cut them out.

Because the dies come with detachable center circles, you can cut the detailed frames with a center opening or you can leave the center circle out and cut the solid image. I die cut one more of each frame from the same Scarlet cardstock, this time leaving off the center circle die and cutting a solid backer that would fit perfectly behind the frames. I used a blending brush to blend Cherry ink on the edges of each solid die cut, adding some vintage “distressing” to the background.

To adorn the center of each frame, I heat embossed some of the holiday imagery included with Holly Jolly Frames with the same opulent red and gold color palette and die cut them with their coordinating dies. I adhered the frames to their solid, blended backers with thin foam adhesive squares, then added the holiday icons in the center of each frame, turning the frames on the diagonal so that they were diamond-shaped instead of squares. I used my Crop-A-Dile to cut a hole at the top of each diamond, then threaded some sparkling gold twine through to create the loop to easily attach the tag to a gift. Finally, I added some sparkling Cherry Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for extra sparkle and luxury!! I think these look like they came directly from the North Pole!

Well, that’s all for my projects today. Wouldn’t these be so pretty in a variety of Christmas colors and given as a gift? Or as a collage on an A7 card front? So many possibilities with these pretty frames!!

Important note: these fabulous and exclusive STAMPtember collaboration sets are limited edition, meaning that once they sell out, they won’t be restocked. Don’t wait on these! You won’t want to miss out! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and happy STAMPtember!!

Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Collaboration: Gina K. Designs!

Hello friends! I am back with another absolutely gorgeous Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Collaboration project today. We are working with one of those superstar brands today: Gina K. Designs! I’ve had the opportunity to meet and become friends with Gina over the years, and she is just as lovely, wise, and warm in person as she is on her YouTube channel. Life’s Best Moments, the absolutely stunning exclusive, limited edition STAMPtember collaboration suite, has so many fantastic options available that fit your personal brand of creativity. Here’s a sneak peek at the set and accessories:

Stamps, stencils, dies, and even Poly-Glaze sheets…. can you even ask for anything better?? I’m a girl who loves options, never knowing which direction or mediums my fingers will reach for on a given day, and this gorgeous suite of products offers so. many. options. Click HERE to see the full suite of Life’s Best Moments products as a bundle, HERE for the stamps, dies, and stencils, or click HERE to see just the stamps and dies!

I created a set of two monochromatic cards using the stamps, dies, and stencils from Life’s Best Moments today, with lots of warm pinky peach ink blending with Ballerina, Carnation, and Rhubarb Pawsitively Saturated Inks and a couple of fun techniques. Let’s get started on the details for my projects!

To begin, I used Shading Brushes to blend Ballerina, Carnation, and Rhubarb Pawsitively Saturated Inks on two A2 panels of white cardstock. I set one aside, then used Carnation ink to stamp a lovely floral pattern from Life’s Best Moments directly on top of the blended background. The lightly blended panel allows the full-strength Carnation ink to show up beautifully without overpowering the pretty blending! After I had stamped my pattern, I used colored pencils to add peachy-pink coloring to the blooms themselves, leaving the foliage untouched. I love how the variation in the blended background still peeks through the petals and adds interest and color to the flowers as well as the foliage! I lightly splattered the panel with some iridescent watercolors for a bit of sparkling texture, then I stamped one of the greetings from Life’s Best Moments onto some more white cardstock using Rhubarb ink, then again with embossing ink, and added some iridescent embossing powder over the top to add subtle shimmer. I die cut the sentiment with it’s coordinating die, then used residual ink from my brushes to add some light blending over the top. I tucked the greeting amongst the flowers with some foam adhesive and added a blush twine bow and some Bubblegum Pawsitively Dazzling Gems.

For my second project, I used the remaining blended panel, this time stamping the large floral bouquet from Life’s Best Moments in the center with more Carnation ink. I then used the coordinating layering stencils to add color to the blooms and foliage using the same ink colors that were used on the card front itself. Once I had finished blending, I used the coordinating die to die cut the finished image. I also splattered the remaining negative space panel with more iridescent watercolors for added texture and shimmer.

For the greeting, I repeated the process from the first card, stamping a sentiment from Life’s Best Moments using Rhubarb ink and covering it with iridescent embossing powder for added shimmer. After die cutting the greeting with it’s coordinating die, I again blended the residual ink from the blending brushes over the top of the embossed sentiment, so that each element would color coordinate for a striking effect. I placed the blended and splattered negative space panel on my card front, then used thin foam adhesive squares to pop the floral die cut up within the die cut opening, I used another layer of foam adhesive to add the greeting, tucking it amongst the foliage and flowers, and finally finishing everything off with some more Bubblegum Pawsitively Dazzling Gems and a twine bow.

Well, that’s all for my projects today! Gina K’s STAMPtember collaboration sets always sell out super quickly, so don’t wait to purchase… once it’s gone, it’s gone for good! Upcoming collaboration sets are all listed HERE (though the photos are not updated until the set is revealed each day!) and you can add your email address to the “notify me” box for those sets that you know you will want so you can be sure to not miss out. Thanks so much for stopping by today, and happy STAMPtember!