Hello crafty friends!
Today I am excited to be a part of the Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop Day 2! The newest release is so full of inspiration and I hope that you have enjoyed everything you have seen so far. The Sweetheart release can be found here.
If you missed Day 1 of the hop, be sure to head over here and check it out! So many beautiful projects to oogle over. And be sure to leave a comment for a Giveaway!
For this card, I combined both the Smitten and Sweetheart release. Here is a list of items I used…
- Paper
- Simon Says Stamp – MEGA THICK WHITE CARDSTOCK 130# (my favorite for ink blending!)
- Neenah Classic Crest Ultra Thick 110 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE (card base)
- Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock
- Pawsitively Saturated Ink
- I love these inks, here is the link to the inks!
- Colors used for todays card
- Peony, Surf and Limeolicious
- Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink – this has a re-inker!
- Stamps
- Simon Says Stamp – Flower Love Stamps and Dies <— New for the Smitten Release
- Simon Says Stamp – Regal Hearts Background Die <— New for the Sweetheart Release
- Simon Says Stamp – Friendship Leafy Cluster Stamps <— New for Sweetheart Release (Sentiment used)
- Tools
- Simon Says Stamp – Embossing Powder White
- Simon Says Stamp Large Brushes
- Simon Says Stamp – Foam Squares
- Rabbit Hole Designs – Anti Static Powder Tool
- Brutus Monroe Stamp and Stick Mat (the link is to the Simon Branded one but I bought the OG one from Brutus. They are the same mat!)
- Altenew – Foam Tape
- Teflon Bone Folder
- Gina K connect Glue
For this card, I started with a ink blend of Peony into Surf into Limeolicious. I love the colors that were created in between each color. I added some water droplets to allow for some dimension. I then grabbed a piece of black cardstock for the back ground and stamped the Regal Hearts background stamp and then embossed it with White Embossing Powder. I did the same with some of the Florals from the Floral Love set and then added the sentiment from the Friendship Leafy Cluster set. I added them all together and viola!
**Giveaway**
Simon is graciously giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from our comment section. They will choose winners and post on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 17th of January. Winners can email Simon Says Stamp to claim his/her prize.
**Gallery**
Did you know that Simon Says Stamp hosts galleries for all the lovely inspiration – including any YOU might create?! Check them out here!
**Hop Along**
- Simon Says Stamp Blog <—— back to begining
- Nina-Marie Trapani
- Caly Person
- Jennifer McGuire
- Suzy Plantamura
- Amy Rysavy
- Debby Hughes
- Emily Midgett
- Lisa Addesa
- Alberto Gava
- Emma Williams
- Heather Hoffman
- Carly Minner
- Tracy Ware
- Jessica Vasher <—— You are here!
**More Inspiration from Sweetheart Release**
Here is some more inspiration from me and the Sweetheart Release! Thank you for stopping by❤️
Fantastic array of cards! LOVE the pops of color with the black and white designs. Fabulous!
WOW These are all incredible! I LOVE your backgrounds and the black foliage!
I’m loving the color blending and the pop of black leaves, just darling!!!!!
So much inspiration! I cannot decide which card to try first! Thank you!
What a great collection of cards!
All your cards are stunning! Love the assortment Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Vibrant colorful creations.
Melissa
“SunshineHoneyBee”
Wow, you certainly have been busy creating these beautiful cards!! They are all wonderful, but I especially love the black leaves on the bright background!
Love your color choices. very striking!
Fun cards and colors!
Great cards!
Just thought you should know that Susan and I are over here gushing over your talent! xoxo
Indeed, we are!
You ladies are the best. ❤
You are very talented with ink blending. What wonderful and cheerful cards!
Your cards are lovely. The black and white with the pops of color work so well together. I’ve gotten into a black and white phase, so this would be a nice way to add some pop. That Friendship Leafy Cluster is a must have! Thank you for all your ideas- my favorite is the blended background with the black and gold leaves-striking!
I never would have thought to make the leaves black, but it really is a statement! Nice job!
I like your background
Fabulous cards. My fav is the one with the black leaves. Just pops of that gorgeous background. Wonderful inspiration!
Fantastic cards! I love the color blends.
Gorgeous collection of cards! The embossed leaves on black on the blended background are my favorite!
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The black and gold look cool together. I’ve never tried that combo before.
Wow! Such beautiful cards. The green(teal?) and purple is my favorite!
Love the bright colours!
Love the leafy cluster cards!
WOW!! Love all your cards with all that bold color!!
Gorgeous cards and colors.
Love your cards with the leaf clusters!
The fastest and easiest way for me to say this is for me to just say “YOU ROCKED THIS RELEASE” You used multiple products for different cards, all that would make any recipient feel special. I especially loved the cards using the “Leafy Cluster” products. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful cards, your backgrounds are fabulous!
You are a real pro at ink blending. I love all your cards.
The white ink/embossing on the black background really highlights that stamp.
ALL of these creations are fantastic! Love the vibrant happy colors and especially like the black leaves with the gold embossing. So rich ~ Beautiful job ♥
Thanks for sharing your creations they are so pretty
I love all your beautiful cards. Talented lady! Thank you
Lovely cards! 🙂
Gorgeous ! Stunning cards! Great colors! Thank you.
Great cards! I love the color choices…bold, bright and beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
I remember the stunning black and bright color blening on the live. So fun to see them and your other beautiful cards!
Super fun, retro kind of vibe. Love them all.
So much creativity by so many awesome designers!
All of the cards are gorgeous! I just need to get busy making with all this inspiration that has been shown to us. Thank you!
Cards are lovely. Color combinations are striking!
Beautiful cards!
Your great at blending colors, well done
I love rainbow cards on a black mat, but you’ve really stepped it up. I never would have thought to do this. So cool!!
I love the use of the black and white as your background paper.
WOW! Those are awesome cards. Love the vibrant colors with the black and white on the first one. It is really striking
Wonderful card. The inkblending is amazing.
Wow – So many great cards you created. I love the distressed back ground with all the bright colors and the black leafy clusters and gold embossing. Stunning!
Beautiful ink blending and colors
Gorgeous colors and beautiful ink blending.
Beautiful designs and colors! Love your ink blending and the colors you used!
Lovely cards!
Lovely cards,
So many pretty, creative cards! I love your ink blending and great composition. Great layering as well!
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Blown away by the stunning variety of cards.
I am so inspired by your lovely cards that I purchased the leafy friendship bundle and cannot wait to create with it, Thanks for sharing.
Such a variety with a familiar style but different look on each.
Fantastic cards! Love them all especially the first one with all the pretty ink blending in the background! You totally rocked the thank you for being a friend with the light bulb as well!!!!
Love the ink blending on the backgrounds. Beautiful cards.
Gorgeous blending on your cards, the gold, pink and teal are so pretty!
LOVE your cards! The light bulb is my favorite!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Really beautiful cards. Great inspiration. I bought some of the items, may need to go back and grab a couple more.
The black and white and also the black and gold give it such a pop! Beautiful cards!!!
Love your clean and elegant cards!
Hi, Jessica –
I like all of the beautiful cards you’ve shared above. My faves are the first two — on card #1, the ink blended background is amazing. I knew I should have ordered that Friendship Leaf Cluster. Darn! I bet it is sold out by now… I love the greens of the second card! Stunning work!
Lori S in PA
Lori, I hope you were able to snag the stamp set!
Very pretty. Love the contrast.
Those are all such beautiful cards, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing so many fabulous cards to showcase this new release!
Your cards are all lovely! Love your colorful ink blending!
Great contrast with the black in the designs. I like the color use.
All of your cards are Gorgeous!!!
What a beautiful array of cards! Love your ink blending.
Thank you for the many ideas! And for sharing your creativity!
Great and varied use of color. Very creative!
Beautiful cards! The vibrant colors look amazing with the gorgeous backgrounds!
Great work! Colors are so good and your ink blending is so pretty!
Thanks for sharing all your lovely cards! Great ink blending too!
OMG LOVE the bold, bright the colors you have used on your cards – simply gorgeous