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Embossing Folders Techniques (Simon Says Stamp Holly Jolly Release)

Happy Fri-yay! I am so glad you're here! The latest release from Simon Says Stamp, Holly Jolly, is LIVE and now available for purchase. This newest release from Simon is full of incredible new stamps, dies, and Embossing Folders! Yes, friends, Simon Says Stamp now has their own line of embossing folders and they are so, so good! I've created a six cards for you today using brand new (and some previously released) products from this release. I'm sharing some tips and tricks on adding detail (ink) to your embossed images and also sharing a technique on adding foiling to die cuts! So fun! Watch the video below for all the details.

Affiliate links are used throughout this post at no additional cost to you. This allows me to keep bringing you content. Thank you all for your support! 

V I D E O  T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these embossing folders techniques cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

 

FOREST BORDER CARD

Products featured:

• Simon Says Stamp Forest Embossing Folder
• Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips Slimline Christmas
• Simon Say Stamp Joy Script Die
• Simon Says Stamp Peppermint Flakes Sequins
• Tim Holtz Iced Spruce Distress Ink
• Thermoweb Sparkling Silver Deco Foil
• Thermoweb Red Deco Foil
• More supplies linked in the supply list at the bottom of this post

POINSETTIA OVAL CARD

Products featured:

• Simon Says Stamp Poinsettia Oval Embossing Folder
• Simon Says Stamp Chunky Joy Die
• Simon Says Stamp Chunky Christmas Stamp Set
• Simon Says Stamp Peppermint Flakes Sequins
• Thermoweb Sparkling Silver Deco Foil
• More supplies linked in the supply list at the bottom of this post

LUMEN "MERRY" CARD

Products featured:

• Simon Says Stamp Lumen Embossing Folder
• Simon Says Stamp Chunky Merry Die
• Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips Slimline Christmas
• Simon Says Stamp Peppermint Flakes Sequins
• Thermoweb Glass Slipper Deco Foil
• Thermoweb Spring Green Deco Foil
• Thermoweb Red Deco Foil
• More supplies linked in the supply list at the bottom of this post

TUMBLED HEXAGONS "PEACE" CARD

Products featured:

• Simon Says Stamp Tumbled Hexagons Embossing Folder
• Simon Says Stamp Peace Die
• Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips Slimline Christmas
• Simon Says Stamp Chunky Trees and Holly Dies
• Simon Says Stamp Peppermint Flakes Sequins
• Simon Says Stamp Snowy Pines Sequins
• Thermoweb Wild Dandelion Deco Foil
• Thermoweb Red Deco Foil
• More supplies linked in the supply list at the bottom of this post

FLORAL FIELD SYMPATHY CARD

Products featured:

• Simon Says Stamp Floral Field Embossing Folder
• Simon Says Stamp With Sympathy Die
• Simon Says Stamp Thinking of You Sentiment Strips
• Tim Holtz Wild Honey Distress Ink
• Tim Holtz Gathered Twigs Distress Ink
• Thermoweb Wild Dandelion Deco Foil
• Thermoweb Bronze Deco Foil
• More supplies linked in the supply list at the bottom of this post

FALL FOLIAGE "THANKFUL" CARD

Products featured:

• Simon Says Stamp Fall Foliage Embossing Folder
• Simon Says Stamp Thankful 1 Die
• Simon Says Stamp Days of Thankful Stamp Set
• Simon Says Stamp Nested Banners Die
• Tim Holtz Wild Honey Distress Ink
• Tim Holtz Gathered Twigs Distress Ink
• Tim Holtz Rusty Hinge Distress Ink
• Tim Holtz Crackling Campfire Distress Ink
• Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink
• Thermoweb Dazzling Orange Holographic Deco Foil
• More supplies linked in the supply list at the bottom of this post

S U P P L I E S

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S H O P P I N G

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Modern Squares Backgrounds (Simon Says Stamp Making the Cut)

Welcome to the August Edition of Making the Cut, my monthly video series at Simon Says Stamp! This month I am sharing a trio of modern squares backgrounds cards created with Basic Squares Wafer Dies. I love finding ways to take basics from my stash and using them in fun and unusual ways! Something as simple as a square is instantly transformed when tipped at an angle and inlaid for a stunning pattern! Pop a gorgeous floral die and sentiment strip on top and you have beautiful cards for any occasion!

V I D E O  T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these die cut cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

 

THE BACKGROUNDS

All three backgrounds were created exactly the same with the Basic Squares Wafer Dies. Six squares were die cut and then five squares were die cut again with the next smallest square, essentially giving you five frames and a square. The center of each top fold card base was found with a ruler and I placed a small pencil mark there. Taking the largest frame, I adhered it to the top of the card and trimmed the excess. The next large frame was adhered next to it on a side and the excess trimmed. The excess pieces were then used to fill in the bottom and other side of the panel. The rest of the frames/squares were adhered the same way until the entire background was finished.

Inlaying the squares/frames gives you a nice flat panel, perfect for embellishing, isn't too thick, and is easy to mail. I don't recommend placing squares one on top of another as the layers get super thick, making them difficult to trim with scissors or a paper trimmer and you won't be left with a flat surface to embellish.

SUNFLOWER CARD

The following colors of cardstock were used to die cut the Basic Squares Wafer Dies:

• Hero Arts Pesto Cardstock
• Hero Arts Palm Cardstock
• Lawn Fawn Sage Leaf Cardstock
• Lawn Fawn Rainforest Cardstock

Once the background was assembled, Stick It Adhesive was adhered to both sides of a piece of Neenah 80 lb. Cardstock. The Sunflower Stem Die was die cut from the cardstock, the backing paper removed from the floral, and adhered to the front of the card. Another Sunflower Stem was die cut from a separate piece of smooth white cardstock. The backing paper was removed from the flower on the front of the card and the other die cut adhered on top. The flower was also die cut from Lawn Fawn Sunflower Cardstock, Lawn Fawn Chocolate Bar Cardstock, and Hero Arts Palm Cardstock. The flower pieces were inlaid into the design.

A Sentiment Strips Reverse Be Happy was trimmed into a strip and adhered to the design with foam adhesive.

The card was finished with a scattering of Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix sequins and a Trinity Stamps Funfetti Heart.

CROCUS CARD

The following colors of cardstock were used to die cut the Basic Squares Wafer Dies:

• Hero Arts Nautical Cardstock
• Simon Says Stamp Blue Violet Cardstock
• Hero Arts Lapis Cardstock
• Lawn Fawn Moonstone Cardstock
• Lawn Fawn Blue Jay Cardstock

Once the background was assembled, Stick It Adhesive was adhered to both sides of a piece of Neenah 80 lb. Cardstock. A Crocus Flowers die was die cut from the cardstock, the backing paper removed from the floral, and adhered to the front of the card. Another Crocus Flower was die cut from a separate piece of smooth white cardstock. The backing paper was removed from the flower on the front of the card and the other die cut adhered on top. The flower was also die cut from Simon Says Stamp Lavender Cardstock and Hero Arts Palm Cardstock. The flower pieces were inlaid into the design.

A Sentiment Strips Reverse Be Happy was trimmed into a strip and adhered to the design with foam adhesive.

The card was finished with a scattering of Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix sequins.

DAHLIA CARD

The following colors of cardstock were used to die cut the Basic Squares Wafer Dies:

• Simon Says Stamp Audrey Blue Cardstock
• Simon Says Stamp Peacock Teal Cardstock
• Simon Says Stamp Sea Glass Cardstock

Once the background was assembled, Stick It Adhesive was adhered to both sides of a piece of Neenah 80 lb. Cardstock. A Dahlia Stem was die cut from the cardstock, the backing paper removed from the floral, and adhered to the front of the card. Another Dahlia Stem was die cut from a separate piece of smooth white cardstock. The backing paper was removed from the flower on the front of the card and the other die cut adhered on top. The flower was also die cut from Simon Says Stamp Cotton Candy Cardstock and Lawn Fawn Cilantro Cardstock. The flower pieces were inlaid into the design.

A Sentiment Strips Reverse Be Happy was trimmed into a strip and adhered to the design with foam adhesive.

The card was finished with a scattering of Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix sequins.

S U P P L I E S

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Pinkfresh Studio August 2020 Stamp and Die Release Blog Hop

Happy Fri-yay! Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio August Release Blog Hop. Today I'm sharing some tips and tricks on how I created this Color Block Gradiating Stripes Background Cling background with layered floral stamped image. Incredible Pinkfresh Studio Inks in shades of blues and yellows were used to create the beautiful striped background. This clean and simple design is a snap to make and can be created any color combination of your choosing! Let's get started!

V I D E O  T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of this color block gradiating stripes card from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

 

THE BACKGROUND

The Color Block Gradiating Stripes Die was die cut from smooth white cardstock and used as a guide to line up each stripe as shown in the video above. Each stripe from the Color Block Gradiating Stripes Background Cling was stamped on a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" panel of smooth white cardstock.

I used the following Pinkfresh Studio Inks to stamp the stripes:

• Lemon Whip
• Sweet Mustard
• Marigold
• Sky Blue
• Summer Shower
• Seaside
• Storm

 

FINISHING THE CARD

A sentiment from the Sending Love & Hugs Stamp Set was partially masked and the second line of text was stamped with clear embossing ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder. The first line of text was stamped with Pinkfresh Studio Stargazer Ink. 

The floral layering image from the Sending Love & Hugs Stamp Set was stamped with Lemon Whip, Sweet Mustard, and Olive inks. The image was die cut with the coordinating Sending Love & Hugs Die and adhered to the design with foam adhesive. A second floral image was stamped and parts of the image were adhered to the upper left and lower left corners of the card as shown.

Nuvo Crystal Drops in Buttermilk, Dandelion Yellow, and English Mustard were added to the card to finish the design.

S U P P L I E S

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S H O P P I N G

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G I V E A W A Y

Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog, IG feed & YouTube channel.

Pinkfresh Studio is generously allowing me to give away a $25 gift card from the comments left here on my blog post. Winners will be posted on August 26, 2020 on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY PAGE. Please be sure to check that page & claim any prize within 2 weeks. 

Winners can be found HERE for 2 weeks! (updated 8.26.2020)

K E E P  H O P P I N G

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Spellbinders | July 2020 Small Die of the Month Club Kit "Ornamental Floral Card Creator"

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a couple of floral die cut and glimmered cards featuring the Spellbinders July 2020 Small Die of the Month Club Kit Dies, "Oranmental Floral Card Creator".

The July kits are now here! (Available July 1-31st) While supplies last for new members. US shipping included in cost. Kit is only $15/month.

This month's Ornamental Floral Card Creator small die set is perfect for making cards, decor, and more.

Membership Includes:

• Exclusive Set of Small Versatile Dies that cut, emboss, deboss and stencil. Size is similar to Die D-Lites. $27 Value!
• Project Inspiration: Each kit will feature project ideas with at least one detailed how-to instruction tutorial each month.
  
• Member Benefits & Savings: Receive exclusive member pricing in the Spellbinders store. Plus receive access to deals, savings, and gifts - only available to members.

V I D E O  T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these pretty cards made with the Spellbinders July 2019 Small Die of the Month "Ornamental Floral Card Creator" from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

 

I used all the dies from the Spellbinders July 2020 Small Die of the Month Club Kit Dies, "Oranmental Floral Card Creator" to create these tone-on-tone floral designed cards. Glimmered greetings with the For You Stylish Script Collection glimmer plates is the perfect addition to these elegant designs.

For the blue background card I trimmed a piece of Huckleberry Fusion Cardstock to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".

A glimmered greeting from the For You Stylish Script Collection was foiled in the center of the panel with Gold Foil.

The ornamental die from the Small DOM Club Kit was die cut twice from Blue Lagoon Cardstock and used to frame up the panel on the top and bottom.

The corner floral die from the kit was die cut twice each from Gold Mirror Cardstock, Cool Pool Cardstock, and Lemongrass Cardstock. Additional flowers were die cut using the small flower die. The flowers were adhered and inlaid to the two corners as shown to frame up the glimmered greeting.

Shading was added to the flowers with Copic Markers in BG32, BG45, and BG49. Shading was added to the leaves with YG17.

The card was finished with a scattering of Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear flat sequins.

For the purple background card I trimmed a piece of Lavender Fusion Cardstock to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".

A glimmered greeting from the For You Stylish Script Collection was foiled in the center of the panel with Gold Foil.

The ornamental die from the Small DOM Club Kit was die cut twice from Deep Lilac Cardstock and used to frame up the panel on the top and bottom.

The arched floral die from the kit was die cut twice each from Gold Mirror Cardstock, Pretty Amethyst Cardstock, and Lemongrass Cardstock. Additional flowers were die cut using the small flower die. The flowers were adhered and inlaid to the two corners as shown to frame up the glimmered greeting.

Shading was added to the flowers with Copic Markers in V22, V25, and BV17. Shading was added to the leaves with YG17.

The card was finished with a scattering of Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear flat sequins.

 

S U P P L I E S

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S H O P P I N G

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The Spellbinders 4th of July Sale is here and will be available until Tuesday 7/7/2020. This sale features select Spellbinders & Fun Stampers Journey products with savings up to 40% off! Click the banner below to start shopping!

M O R E  I N S P I R A T I O N

• July 2020 Card Kit of the Month (10 cards) Coming Soon
• July 2020 Small Die of the Month Club Kit <---------this post.
• July 2020 Large Die of the Month Club Kit Coming Soon
• July 2020 Glimmer of the Month Club Coming Soon

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Simon Says Stamp | Crafty Hugs Release Blog Hop Day 1 + GIVEAWAY

Happy Friyay! Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Crafty Hugs Release Day 1 Blog Hop.

Today I'm revisiting a fun technique I haven't done for awhile, watercoloring with Distress Inks! I used the gorgeous new So Beautiful Background Stamp and added sympathy sentiments. The great thing about this background is that it can be used for any theme or occasion!

V I D E O  T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of this Distress Ink watercolored sympathy card from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

 

The So Beautiful Background Stamp was stamped on a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" panel of Bristol Smooth Cardstock with clear embossing ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.

The flowers were watercolored with Distress Inks and a water brush pen. The background was watercolored with Cracked Pistachio Re-inker and a water brush pen. I allowed the background to completely air dry before die cutting with a Basic Rectangles Die.

The With Sympathy Dies were die cut from Hero Hues Amethyst Cardstock, Simon Says Stamp Blue Violet Cardstock, and Lawn Fawn Vellum. The greetings were assembled and adhered to the background as shown. The vellum allows the beauty of the background to show through.

A Reverse Sympathy Sentiment Strip was trimmed and adhered to the card with foam adhesive.

A scattering of Rainbow Party Sequins was adhered for a touch of sparkle.

The panel was adhered to a side fold card base with foam adhesive.

 

S U P P L I E S

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Simon Says Cling Stamp SO BEAUTIFUL... [ SSS ] CZ Design WITH SYMPATHY Wafer Dies... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp BASIC RECTANGLES... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp SENTIMENT STRIPS... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Sequins RAINBOW... [ SSS ] Hero Arts Hues Premium Cardstock Pack... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# BLUE... [ SSS ] Lawn Fawn VELLUM 8.5 x 11 Translucent... [ SSS ] Strathmore BRISTOL SMOOTH 9 x 12... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp WHITE A2 SIDE FOLD... [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad MOWED... [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad LUCKY... [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Reinker CRACKED... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER... [ SSS ] Uni-Ball Pen Signo Gel WHITE UM-153 [ SSS ] Spellbinders PLATINUM Die Cutting and... [ SSS ] EK Success CRAFT TWEEZERS Precision... [ SSS ] Studio Katia EMBELLISHMENT WAND sk014 [ SSS ] Hero Arts WATER FLOW BRUSH PD103 [ SSS ] Darice ADHESIVE FOAM 33 Double Sided... [ SSS ] Hero Arts PRECISION GLUE GW101 [ SSS ]

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Shop the entire Crafty Hugs Release at Simon Says Stamp by clicking the links below:

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G I V E A W A Y

We’re giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from your blog comment section. Simon Says Stamp will choose winners over the weekend and post on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 3rd of June. Winners can email SSS to claim his/her prize :)

K E E P  H O P P I N G

Simon Says Stamp Blog   

Jennifer McGuire

Kristina Werner

Cathy Zielske

Nina-Marie Trapani

Nichol Spohr

Lisa Addesa

Heather Ruwe

Suzy Plantamura

Kathy Racoosin

Ashlea Cornell

This post is part of the Crafty Hugs Blog Hop, Day 1. Be sure to visit our Crafty Hugs gallery for more inspiration!

• Shop during the Crafty Hugs blog hop and receive a Rainbow Shattered Glass Deco Foil as a FREE gift with code: HUGS4U
• This promotion will expire on 5/31 at 11:59 pm EDT
• Click HERE to shop!

This is the first of two blog hops. Be sure to visit the Simon Says Stamp blog, tomorrow, Saturday the 30th, for more inspiration!

Dimensional Ampersand Inlay Cards (Simon Says Stamp)

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a trio of card featuring a Big Ampersand inlay with some of my favorite Simon Says Stamp stencils, dies, and stamps as well as my favorite Pinkfresh Studio Inks. Background stenciling with a text stamped overlay is the perfect backdrop for the Big Ampersand and sentiments.

V I D E O  T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these three dimensional ampersand inlay cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD: 

 

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Each background was created by inking Pinkfresh Studio Dye Inks through a Simon Says Stamp stencil and then stamping over the stenciled background with the You Are Background Stamp and white pigment ink.

For the first background I applied Pixie Spray to the back of the Peony Bouquet Stencil and layered it over a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of smooth white cardstock. Pinkfresh Studio Inks in Coral Reef, Passion Fruit, Lemon Whip, Fresh Pear, and Key Lime were applied with blending brushes to build the beautiful floral background.

The You Are Background Stamp was stamped over the stenciled design with white pigment ink.

The Big Ampersand "shadow" or "outline" die was die cut from the background. The Big Ampersand was die cut from the outline design.

The background was adhered to a white top fold card base and a white die cut Big Ampersand was inlaid into the design, as well as the inside pieces of the ampersand.

The Big Ampersand was die cut from Fun Foam and the remaining stenciled piece was adhered to the Fun Foam with liquid adhesive and adhered to the design as shown.

Sentiments from the Ampersand Words Stamp Set were stamped on smooth white cardstock with Pinkfresh Studio Inks, die cut with the coordinating dies, and adhered to the card with foam adhesive.

Additional sentiments from the Ampersand Words Stamp Set were stamped on Lawn Fawn Guava Cardstock with clear embossing ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder. The phrases were die cut with a Nested Banners die and adhered to the card with foam adhesive strips.

The card was finished with a scattering of Simon Says Stamp Mwah Sequins and Honey Bee Stamps Crystal Clear gems.

For the second background I applied Pixie Spray to the back of the Peony Bouquet Stencil and layered it over a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of smooth white cardstock. Pinkfresh Studio Inks in Ballet Slipper, Sparkling Rose, Lemon Whip, Fresh Pear, and Key Lime were applied with blending brushes to build the beautiful floral background.

The You Are Background Stamp was stamped over the stenciled design with white pigment ink.

The Big Ampersand "shadow" or "outline" die was die cut from the background. The Big Ampersand was die cut from the outline design.

The background was adhered to a white top fold card base and a white die cut Big Ampersand was inlaid into the design, as well as the inside pieces of the ampersand.

The Big Ampersand was die cut from Fun Foam and the remaining stenciled piece was adhered to the Fun Foam with liquid adhesive and adhered to the design as shown.

Sentiments from the Ampersand Words Stamp Set were stamped on smooth white cardstock with Pinkfresh Studio Inks, die cut with the coordinating dies, and adhered to the card with foam adhesive.

Additional sentiments from the Ampersand Words Stamp Set were stamped on Gina K Bubblegum Cardstock with clear embossing ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder. The phrases were die cut with a Nested Banners die and adhered to the card with foam adhesive strips.

The card was finished with a scattering of Simon Says Stamp Mwah Sequins and Honey Bee Stamps Crystal Clear gems.

For my third background I applied Pixie Spray to the back of the Tumbling Leaves Stencil and layered it over a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of smooth white cardstock. Pinkfresh Studio Inks in so many colors were applied with blending brushes to build the beautiful floral background.

The You Are Background Stamp was stamped over the stenciled design with white pigment ink.

The Big Ampersand "shadow" or "outline" die was die cut from the background. The Big Ampersand was die cut from the outline design.

The background was adhered to a white top fold card base and a white die cut Big Ampersand was inlaid into the design, as well as the inside pieces of the ampersand.

The Big Ampersand was die cut from Fun Foam and the remaining stenciled piece was adhered to the Fun Foam with liquid adhesive and adhered to the design as shown.

Sentiments from the Ampersand Words Stamp Set were stamped on smooth white cardstock with Pinkfresh Studio Inks, die cut with the coordinating dies, and adhered to the card with foam adhesive.

Additional sentiments from the Ampersand Words Stamp Set were stamped on Gina K Sweet Mango and Simon Says Stamp Lavender cardstock with clear embossing ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder. The phrases were die cut with a Nested Banners die and adhered to the card with foam adhesive strips.

The card was finished with a scattering of rainbow sequins and Honey Bee Stamps Crystal Clear gems.

S U P P L I E S

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this project(s). Click the icon for the store underneath the thumbnails to start shopping. Where available I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and videos. Thank you!

Simon Says Stamp Stencil PEONY... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Stencil TUMBLING... [ SSS ] Simon Says Cling Stamp YOU ARE... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamps And Dies AMPERSAND... [ SSS ] CZ Design Clear Stamps AMPERSAND... [ SSS ] CZ Design Wafer Dies AMPERSAND WORDS... [ SSS ] CZ Design Wafer Die BIG AMPERSAND... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp NESTED BANNERS Wafer... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio BALLET SLIPPER Dye... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio SPARKLING ROSE Dye... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio BUBBLE GUM Dye Ink... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio CORAL REEF Dye Ink... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio PASSION FRUIT Dye... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio CANDY APPLE Dye Ink... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio PEACH FUZZ Dye Ink... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio APRICOT Dye Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio CLEMENTINE Dye Ink... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio LEMON WHIP Dye Ink... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio SWEET MUSTARD Dye... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio FRESH PEAR Dye Ink... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio KEY LIME Dye Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio MINT Dye Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio MEADOW Dye Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio EMERALD CITY Dye Ink... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio OCEAN BREEZE Dye Ink... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio AQUAMARINE Dye Ink... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio MERMAID COVE Dye Ink... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio SKY BLUE Dye Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio SUMMER SHOWER Dye... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio SEASIDE Dye Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio SOFT LILAC Dye Ink... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio LAVENDER Dye Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Pinkfresh Studio REGAL KISS Dye Ink... [ SSS ] Therm O Web Gina K Designs BUBBLEGUM... [ SSS ] Lawn Fawn GUAVA Cardstock LF1117 [ SSS ] Therm O Web Gina K Designs SWEET... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#... [ SSS ] Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH... [ SSS ] 9 x 12 WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 [ SSS ] Honey Bee CRYSTAL CLEAR Gem Stickers... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Sequins MWAH MW0220 [ SSS ] Set of 5 Rainbow Pack BLENDER BRUSHES [ SSS ] Crystal Ninja CRYSTAL KATANA Mixed... [ SSS ] Therm O Web PIXIE SPRAY iCraft... [ SSS ] Lawn Fawn GLUE TUBE Adhesive LF1664 [ SSS ]

Mama Elephant Stamp Highlight | Cherry Blossom Branch (3 Ways)

Hello friends! The Cherry Blossom Branch from the Mama Elephant November 2019 Release is one of my favorites. I'm showcasing this brand new stamp and die set with the same design card but colored with three different mediums, featuring three different greetings for three different occasions. I love me a versatile stamp set and this one is incredible! I love that with the same basic design this card can be used for birthdays, sympathy, or thank you! And if you change up those greetings, they could be used for many more occasions! Let's get started!

V I D E O  T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these 3 cherry blossom branch cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD: 

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All three of my cards today feature the same basic design: a beautifully colored cherry blossom branch with falling petals and flowers with a stamped and embossed sentiment.

For the background of my first card, I applied Hero Hues Pool Party Reactive Ink to a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" panel of smooth white cardstock with a blending brush. I created the ombre effect by concentrating the ink towards the bottom of the panel and lightening towards the top. Once the ink was dry I stamped two phrases from the Cherry Blossom Branch Stamp Set with Embossing & Watermark Ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.

The branch, individual petals, and blooms from the Cherry Blossom Branch Stamp Set were stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with Embossing & Watermark Ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder before being colored with the following Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers:

Light Carmine

Pink Flamingo

Tea Rose

Light Green

Yellow Green,

Mid Brown

The colors were blended out with a water brush pen for a soft, easy watercolored effect.

Once dry the images were die cut with the coordinating Cherry Blossom Branch Dies and adhered to the card with foam adhesive. The panel was adhered to a white side fold card base and finished with a scattering of Nuvo Crystal Drops in Morning Dew.

For my second card, I stamped the Cherry Blossom Branch images on Lawn Fawn Fog Cardstock with Embossing & Watermark Ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder. These images and sentiment were stamped on the background. No die cutting for this single layer card!

The background of this panel measures 4" x 5 1/4" so it will have a thin white border all the way around when adhered to a standard A2 size card base.

The images were colored in with the following colors of Polychromos Colored Pencils:

Pompeian Red

Medium Flesh

Light Flesh

Permanent Green Olive

Earth Green Yellowish

Burnt Umber

The panel was adhered to a white side fold card base and finished with a scattering of Nuvo Crystal Drops in Morning Dew.

For my third card, I stamped the Cherry Blossom Branch images on Neenah Smooth White Cardstock with Lawn Fawn Crunchy Leaf alcohol ink friendly ink. The light brown color of the outline is the perfect choice when using alcohol ink markers and keeps the outline soft and pretty and works great with the marker color choices.

The images were colored with the following Copic Markers: R000, R12, R14, YG17, YG21, E55, E57

Greetings from the  Cherry Blossom Branch Stamp Set were stamped on Lawn Fawn Fog Cardstock with Embossing & Watermark Ink and heat embossed with Antique Gold embossing powder. The gold embossing powder works especially well with the outline color of the stamped and colored images!

The images were adhered to background with foam adhesive, the panel was adhered to a white side fold card base, and finished with a scattering of Nuvo Crystal Drops in Morning Dew. 

S U P P L I E S

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this project(s). Click the icon for the store underneath the thumbnails to start shopping. Where available I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and videos. Thank you!

Mama Elephant Clear Stamps CHERRY... [ SSS ] Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS | MML ] Mama Elephant CHERRY BLOSSOM BRANCH... [ SSS | MML ] Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker TEA... [ SSS | ELH ] Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS | ELH ] Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS | ELH ] Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS | ELH ] Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS | ELH ] Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker MID... [ SSS | ELH ] Medium WATERCOLOR BRUSH Pen MWCBP101 [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker R000 CHERRY WHITE... [ SSS | ELH ] Copic Sketch Marker R12 LIGHT TEA... [ SSS | ELH ] Copic Sketch Marker R14 LIGHT ROUGE... [ SSS | ELH ] Copic Sketch Marker YG21 ANISE Yellow... [ SSS | ELH ] Copic Sketch Marker YG17 GRASS GREEN... [ SSS | ELH ] Copic Sketch Marker E55 LIGHT CAMEL Tan [ SSS | ELH ] Copic Sketch Marker E57 LIGHT WALNUT... [ SSS | ELH ] Pool Party Reactive Ink [ HA | SSS | ELH ] Lawn Fawn CRUNCHY LEAF Ink Pad... [ SSS | ELH ] AF419 Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink... [ HA | SSS | ELH ] Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER... [ SSS ] Polychromos Pencil Tin Set of 120,... [ ELH | AMZUS ] Tonic MORNING DEW Nuvo Crystal Drops... [ SSS | ELH ] Strathmore BRISTOL SMOOTH 9 x 12... [ SSS | ELH ] Lawn Fawn FOG Cardstock LF1842 [ SSS ] Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH... [ SSS | ELH ] PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and... [ SPL | SSS | ELH ] Background Blender Brushes | Set of 2... [ HNB | SSS | ELH ] Precision Heat Embossing Tool Hero... [ SSS ] EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator... [ SSS | ELH ] 3M Scotch ROLL WHITE MASKING TAPE... [ SSS | ELH ] Scrapbook Adhesives 3D 217 WHITE FOAM... [ SSS | ELH ]

S H O P P I N G

Don't forget to shop the entire Mama Elephant November Release:

Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ] CHERRY BLOSSOM BRANCH | Mama Elephant [ MML | SSS ] Cherry Blossom Branch - Creative Cuts... [ MML | SSS ] LUNAR SAYINGS | Mama Elephant [ MML | SSS ] Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ] ZODIAC MOUSE | Mama Elephant [ MML | SSS ] Zodiac Mouse - Creative Cuts | Mama... [ MML | SSS ] Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ] ZODIAC OX | Mama Elephant [ MML | SSS ] Zodiac Ox - Creative Cuts | Mama... [ MML | SSS ] Fortune Envelope - Creative Cuts |... [ MML | SSS ] Sakura Lanterns - Creative Cuts |... [ MML | SSS ] Celebrate Script - Creative Cuts |... [ MML | SSS ]

Mama Elephant November Stampede Blog Hop | Cherry Blossom Branch

Welcome to the Mama Elephant November Stampede Blog Hop!

Happy Friday, stamping friends! Today I'm sharing this Cherry Blossom Branch sympathy card featuring heat embossed images colored in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and a water brush pen. This technique is a go-to for me and a great way to color in florals. I love that this stamp set comes with greetings for thank you, encouragement, kindness, as well as sympathy. Sympathy cards are never my favorite to make in the moment so I always try to have a few on hand for when I need them. Let's get started!

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For the background of my card, I applied Hero Hues Pool Party Reactive Ink to a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" panel of smooth white cardstock with a blending brush. I created the ombre effect by concentrating the ink towards the bottom of the panel and lightening towards the top. Once the ink was dry I stamped two phrases from the Cherry Blossom Branch Stamp Set with Embossing & Watermark Ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.

The branch, individual petals, and blooms from the Cherry Blossom Branch Stamp Set were stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with Embossing & Watermark Ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder before being colored with the following Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers:

Light Carmine

Pink Flamingo

Tea Rose

Light Green

Yellow Green,

Mid Brown

The colors were blended out with a water brush pen for a soft, easy watercolored effect.

Once dry the images were die cut with the coordinating Cherry Blossom Branch Dies and adhered to the card with foam adhesive. The panel was adhered to a white side fold card base and finished with a scattering of Nuvo Crystal Drops in Morning Dew.

Be sure to check back a week from today for the one stamp set, three ways video tutorial featuring not only this card but other ways to use the Cherry Blossom Branch Stamp Set!

S U P P L I E S

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this project(s). Click the icon for the store underneath the thumbnails to start shopping. Where available I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and videos. Thank you!

Mama Elephant Clear Stamps CHERRY... [ SSS ] Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS | MML ] Mama Elephant CHERRY BLOSSOM BRANCH... [ SSS | MML ] Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker TEA... [ SSS | ELH ] Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS | ELH ] Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ SSS | ELH ] Pool Party Reactive Ink [ HA | SSS | ELH ] AF419 Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink... [ HA | SSS | ELH ] Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER... [ SSS ] Tonic MORNING DEW Nuvo Crystal Drops... [ SSS | ELH ] PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and... [ SPL | SSS | ELH ] Background Blender Brushes | Set of 2... [ HNB | SSS | ELH ] Precision Heat Embossing Tool Hero... [ SSS ] EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator... [ SSS | ELH ] 3M Scotch ROLL WHITE MASKING TAPE... [ SSS | ELH ] Scrapbook Adhesives 3D 217 WHITE FOAM... [ SSS | ELH ]

S H O P P I N G

Don't forget to shop the entire Mama Elephant November Release:

Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ] CHERRY BLOSSOM BRANCH | Mama Elephant [ MML | SSS ] Cherry Blossom Branch - Creative Cuts... [ MML | SSS ] LUNAR SAYINGS | Mama Elephant [ MML | SSS ] Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ] ZODIAC MOUSE | Mama Elephant [ MML | SSS ] Zodiac Mouse - Creative Cuts | Mama... [ MML | SSS ] Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ] ZODIAC OX | Mama Elephant [ MML | SSS ] Zodiac Ox - Creative Cuts | Mama... [ MML | SSS ] Fortune Envelope - Creative Cuts |... [ MML | SSS ] Sakura Lanterns - Creative Cuts |... [ MML | SSS ] Celebrate Script - Creative Cuts |... [ MML | SSS ]

G I V E A W A Y

To celebrate the new release, Mama Elephant is picking 3 winners to win their choice of stamp set! Winners will be chosen at random from the collective blogs in the Stampede. You have up to 4 chances to qualify to win!

» 1. Leave a comment on this blog post «

» 2. Like/share us on Facebook: facebook.com/mamaelephant «

» 3. Follow/tweet us on Twitter: twitter.com/heymamaelephant «
» 4. Follow/tweet us on Instagram: instagram.com/mamaelephant «

 

 

Each action qualifies for one entry, max 4 entries per stampeder please!

 

K E E P  H O P P I N G

• Keeway Tsao
• Amy Yang
• Thi Lam
• Mette Witus
• Vera Rhuhay
• Nichol Spohr

This post is part of the November Mama Elephant Stampede Blog Hop:

 

Pinkfresh Studio Ink Pad Release Blog Hop

Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio Ink Pad Release Blog Hop!

Today I'm sharing this lovely floral sympathy card featuring eighteen of the brand new inks! The inks were used for the Lovely Blossoms images, Floral Vase, sentiments, and even the inked background! With this incredible ink release, there is a color for everything! In addition to full size ink pads, ink cubes are also available!

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A soft and subtle background was created by inking Sky Blue ink in a rectangle on the background, concentrating the darkest color down near the bottom and gradually lightening towards the top of the panel.

The Floral Vase, was inked with Sky Blue, Summer Shower, and Seaside inks. The Lovely Blossoms flowers were inked with Ballet Slippers, Sparkling Rose, Bubble Gum, Peach Fuzz, Apricot, Lemon Whip, Sweet Mustard, Marigold, Soft Lilac, and Candy Violet. The leaves were stamped with Fresh Pear, Grassy Knoll, Key Lime, and Olive inks.

The vase and florals were assembled and adhered to the background as shown.

A sentiment from the Floral Vase Stamp Set was stamped on smooth white cardstock with Summer Shower Ink. The greeting was die cut with the coordinating die and adhered to the card with foam adhesive. Additional greetings from the set were stamped with Licorice ink, trimmed into thin strips, and adhered to the design with foam adhesive.

S U P P L I E S

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this project(s). Click the icon for the store underneath the thumbnails to start shopping. Where available I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and videos. Thank you!

Premium Dye ink Pad : Ballet slipper... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Sparkling rose... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Bubble gum –... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Peach fuzz –... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Apricot –... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Lemon whip –... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Sweet mustard –... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Marigold –... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Fresh pear –... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Grassy knoll –... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Key lime –... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Olive –... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Sky blue –... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Summer shower –... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Seaside –... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Soft lilac –... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Candy violet –... [ PNK ] Premium Dye ink Pad : Licorice –... [ PNK ] Lovely blossoms stamp set – Pinkfresh... [ PNK | SSS | ELH ] Lovely blossoms die set – Pinkfresh... [ PNK | SSS | ELH ] Floral Vase stamp set – Pinkfresh Studio [ PNK | SSS | ELH ] Floral vase die set – Pinkfresh Studio [ PNK | SSS | ELH ] Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH... [ SSS | ELH ] Tonic MORNING DEW Nuvo Crystal Drops... [ SSS | ELH ] Honey Bee BACKGROUND BLENDER BRUSHES... [ SSS | ELH ] Scrapbook Adhesives 3D 217 WHITE FOAM... [ SSS | ELH ] Darice ADHESIVE FOAM 33 Double Sided... [ SSS ]

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Simon Says Stamp | Daisy Square Sympathy Card

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a quick and easy sympathy card with Simon Says Stamp stamps and dies. Consider switching the sentiment to birthday, wedding, friendship, or other occasions if you're not in need of sympathy cards. I'm a big fan of card designs that can be used for many different occasions. 

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The front panel of the card was trimmed to 3 3/4" x 5" and die cut with the Daisy Square Die.

The square was set to the side and the panel was inked with Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron, and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide Inks using the Honey Bee Stamp blending brushes. A background in the same size was also inked to serve as the "backer" of the shaker.

Picket Fence Distress Paint was watered down and splattered over the panels with a small paintbrush and allowed to air dry.

The daisy in the square was colored with Copic Markers in Y08, Y19, YR04, YG21, YG25, and YG17. 

The front panel was backed with Lawn Fawn Acetate and the colored in Daisy Square was inlaid into the front panel as shown.

Greetings from the Clean Line Everyday were stamped below the Daisy Square with clear embossing ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.

The back of the panel was framed out with two layers of Scotch Foam Adhesive and the "shaker well" was filled with Pretty Pink Posh Confetti. The backer was put in place and the shaker was adhered to a white top fold card base to finish the design.

S U P P L I E S

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