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Have a Heart – Simon Says Stamp Monday Blog

January 26, 2026

Hello Crafty friends I am super excited to be back today joining the team over at Simon Says Stamp for their Monday Challenge! This week the theme is Have a Heart! I had a lot of fun this week and I can’t wait to see all the AMAZING makes! Thank you to Simon Says Stamp for having me as a guest this month!

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I started with 2 playing cards to create these heart ATC’s. I began by adding torn book pages, dry wall tape, and gesso to the the cards. Once these layers were dry, I added acrylic paint from my stash. I applied the paint with a paintbrush, as well as a brayer.

Next I die cut 6 hearts using the Basic Hearts die set. I then applied embossing ink to each heart and added Golden Bloom embossing powder to each heart. I then heat set these with my heat tool. I then applied Luster Wax in Gold from Sizzix using my finger to each heart randomly. Next I added washi tape to each ATC and additional layers of watered down gouche paint.

I completed each ATC by adding white and black splatters, as well as a sentiment from Small Talk sticker book. I hope these inspire you to have fun and create a handmade ATC for someone special!

Thank you so much to the Simon Says Stamp team for having me guest this month on the Monday Challenge blog! I am super excited to be here and for this month’s amazing theme’s and projects!

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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 for stopping by today! I appreciate your support! Product links for today’s card are listed below. I appreciate your support, if you shop through these links I earn a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support!

Simon Says Stamp Supplies Used:

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  • Basic Hearts
  • White Gesso
  • Small Talk
  • Embossing Powder
  • Gold Luster Wax

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  1. Meihsia Liu

    January 26, 2026 at 11:48 am

    These playing cards are fantastic! Love the beautiful texture and colors on the background. The golden embossed hearts are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing. Love from Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. ❤️

    • natashavacca

      January 28, 2026 at 7:33 pm

      Thank you so much! I had a lot of fun!

  2. Roberta Stevenson

    January 27, 2026 at 12:22 am

    These are both absolutely beautiful Natasha!

    • natashavacca

      January 28, 2026 at 7:33 pm

      Thank you so much Roberta!

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I am sharing a step by step process of how this project came together! 

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I then continued to build layers using lots of fun goodies! I am sharing all the supplies below! 
Have a great crafty weekend!!!! 
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❤️664896 Sizzix Making Tool -Stencil & Stamp 
❤️665796 Sizzix Multimedia Mat 
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I absolutely love this collection! 

I wanted to let you know I am taking a small crafting break. It is spring break here! Have a great week and I can’t wait to catch up on all your AMAZING makes!!!! 
❤️🌸🧡❤️🌸🧡

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Have a great day!!!!

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I added interest and layers using: 
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💜Boho Dreams @lindysgang 
💜Sentiment - Metallic Sticker Book 
💜Splatters, Cardboard 
💜Metallic Gold Flakes 

Have a beautiful day!!!!! 

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