Blog Hop – A Red Letter Day

Hello! So happy you are here. Welcome to day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp Shine On Blog Hop! Today, I am sharing some cards featuring the brand new Dancing Meadows wafer die from Simon Says Stamp.

This blog is part of a blog hop full of lovely designers, all sharing amazing inspiration. Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop. Leave a comment here for your chance to win! Simon Says Stamp will choose the winners and post them on their Simon Says Stamp blog – with details about how to redeem the prize.

I created this card for a sweet friend for her birthday. I love the beautiful flowers and greenery this plate provides. As you can see, I die cut this out of several colors and this provided me with lots of die cuts and options for inlaying.

For this card, I wanted to step it up a bit! So before diecutting, I stamped the Nature in Bloom stamp in white pigment ink, for the background. I went with a different color palette and I really like how this turned out. On the large, lavender flowers, I added ink blending to the centers before adding layers to create the centers. I added foam squares to those flowers as well, to add some interest and dimension.

I used the following products to create this card:

~ Dancing Meadows wafer die

~ Nuvelli Hello Script die

~ Nature in Bloom background stamp

~ Crocus Pawsitively Saturated ink

I had so many of these flowers leftover, I just had to make another card! I thought these looked a bit tropical, so I decided to make a summer-themed card.

I used the following products to create this card:

~ Dancing Meadows wafer die

~ A2 Notched Rectangles

~ Surf Pawsitively Saturated ink

~ Clear Dew Drops

I hope you can see how versatile this new cover plate is! You can check out the whole release here: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/shine-on

Keep hopping along to check out all of the awesome inspiration! Don’t forget to comment for a chance to win $25 to the Simon Says Stamp shop!

Your next stop is the fabulous Maura Hibbitts.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Reminder: You can also hop along with the group from Day 1, too. So much inspiration awaits!

Mary

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Simon Says Stamp’s latest release, Favorite Things, is here and it’s full of fresh, Spring-inspired products! Be sure to visit all of the blogs and comment because Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop. AND there’s more! Our exclusive Happy Bee Day stamp set is automatically added to your cart that contains $50 or more of Favorite Things release products! This gift with purchase will expire 3/2 at 11:59 pm EST or while supplies last.

For today’s card, I created a soft and elegant Easter card using a mix of textures and die cuts and featuring the brand new Blessings at Easter stamp set.

I used the following products to create my card:

~Blessings at Easter stamp set

~Scalloped Gift Tag dies

~Pretty Bows die set

~Basketweave Embossing Folder

~Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Seafoam and Latte

I started with a white card base and lightly splattered it with Seafoam ink for a subtle effect. The main focal point is a beautiful, stamped egg hanging onto a framed scallop die cut tag. To add dimension, I layered the tag over a kraft, woven embossed panel. A delicate die cut bow adds a finishing touch, and the “Greetings” sentiment, ties it all together.

This card is perfect for celebrationg the season! I hope you will head over to Simon Says Stamp and check out the whole release! https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/favorite-things

Next on the hop: Melissa Phillips

And tomorrow there is another blog hop with lots more inspiration. The fun never stops!

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate YOU!