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June 24, 2019

FSJ Hello Summer Blog Hop | Starry Night Cards + GIVEAWAY

Hello friends! I'm so excited to be blog hopping with Fun Stampers Journey today celebrating the Hello Summer Release! If you missed the YouTube Live Launch Party, you can catch the replay HERE.

I am using the brand new Dream Seeker Stamp Set and dies and Starry Night sequins with custom alcohol inked backgrounds on regular white cardstock!

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these Hello Summer Starry Night alcohol inked background cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

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While I used several combinations of Ranger Alcohol Inks to create multiple backgrounds in the video, I settled on my two favorites for the cards below. I used Alcohol Ink colors in Pool, Bottle, Turquoise, and Stream. The colors were placed in a glass dish of water and regular heavyweight Neenah cardstock were "dipped" into the inked mixture and set aside to completely air dry.

A whale and the swans from the Dream Seeker Stamp Set were stamped on smooth white cardstock using a black ink for Copic Marker coloring. The images were colored with the following marker colors:

Swans: W00, W2, W5, R00, YR04

Whale: C00, C2, C5, C7, C8

The images were die cu with the coordinating dies.

For the whale card a sentiment, stars, and other celestial images were stamped on the dry alcohol ink backgrounds with clear embossing ink and heat embossing with white embossing powder. The whale was adhered with foam adhesive squares. The Starry Night sequins were scattered throughout the design to finish the card.

For the swans card the Bright Days Embossing Folder was embossed on smooth white cardstock. The alcohol inked background was die cut with a Spellbinders Waves Border Die. The wave borders were adhered to the embossed background as shown. A sentiment from the Dream Seeker Stamp Set was stamped on the background with black ink.

The swans were adhered with foam adhesive and the Starry Night sequins were scattered throughout the design to finish the card.

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!

Hello Summer Starry Night Project Kit... [ SPL ]	Dream Seeker Stamp Set [ SPL ]	Dream Seeker Die Set [ SPL ]
Starry Night Sequins [ SPL ]	Card Creator Classic A2 Waves Borders... [ SPL ]	Bright Days Embossing Folder [ SPL ]
PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and... [ SPL ]	Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink BOTTLE Ranger... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink STREAM Ranger... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink POOL Ranger... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink TURQUOISE... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink INDIGO Ranger... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink COOL PERI... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink PURPLE TWILIGHT... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tim Holtz Ranger MINI ALCOHOL... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Gina K Designs JET BLACK AMALGAM Ink... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Crystal Ninja CRYSTAL KATANA Mixed... [ SSS ]
Lawn Fawn GLUE TUBE Adhesive LF1664 [ 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 Hello Summer Release from Fun Stampers Journey:

Hello Summer - I want it All Bundle -... [ SPL ]	Hello Summer - It's Magic! Bundle -... [ SPL ]	Hello Summer - Starburst Bundle -... [ SPL ]
Hello Summer - Under the Sea Bundle -... [ SPL ]	Hello Summer - Space Cadet Bundle -... [ SPL ]	Hello Summer Splash Zone Project Kit... [ SPL ]
Hello Summer Starry Night Project Kit... [ SPL ]	Hello Summer Wet & Wild Add-on Kit -... [ SPL ]	Trust Timing ATS [ SPL ]
Dream Seeker Stamp Set [ SPL ]	Dream Seeker Die Set [ SPL ]	Be Different ATS [ SPL ]
Be Different Die Set [ SPL ]	Sparkle Stars Stamp Set [ SPL ]	Windy Sky Stamp Set [ SPL ]
Wind & Water Embossing Folder [ SPL ]	Believe in Magic Stamp Set [ SPL ]	Critternauts Stamp Set [ SPL ]
Space Cadet Stamp Set [ SPL ]	Space Cadet Stamp Set [ SPL ]	Space Galaxy Stamp Set [ SPL ]
Make Waves Stamp Set [ SPL ]	Make Waves Die Set [ SPL ]	Shark Attack Stamp Set [ SPL ]
Shark Attack Die Set [ SPL ]	Sparkle Mermaid Tail Die [ SPL ]	Royal Crown Die [ SPL ]
Starry Night Sequins [ SPL ]	Splash Zone Sequins [ SPL ]	Space Glow Stickers and Gem... [ SPL ]
Luminous Alphabet Chipboard Stickers [ SPL ]	Starbrite Stencil [ SPL ]	Splash Zone Stencil [ SPL ]
Sparkle Trio Specialty Paper [ SPL ]	Lovely Blue Pearl Color Splash [ SPL ]

G I V E A W A Y

To celebrate this release, we are giving away a $50 gift certificate to one lucky blog reader – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. Giveaway closes on Monday, July 1st, 11:59 pm EDT. Winners will be announced on our blog hop post the following Tuesday. The winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties, and taxes.

K E E P H O P P I N G

This post is part of the Fun Stamper's Journey Hello Summer Blog Hop:

June 22, 2019

Spellbinders | Past Club Kits Now Available Without a Subscription!

Friends, if you missed out on the May subscription club kits or you're looking to pick up the kits without a subscription now is your time! The May kits (and select other past club kits are available while supplies last). Click under any of the projects below to visit the original blog post and watch the video for the project(s) or scroll down to the "supplies" to shop my favorite past club kits! Happy Shopping!

MAY 2019 CLUB KITS

Click HERE for the May 2019 Small Die of the Month Club Kit, Enjoy the Ride, video and blog post.

Click HERE for the May 2019 Glimmer of the Month Club Kit, Filigree Frame, video and blog post.

Click HERE for the May 2019 Large Die of the Month Club Kit, Layer Cake Sparkles, video and blog post.

Click HERE for the Spellbinders May 2019 Card Kit of the Month, Stay Wild, video and blog post.

OCTOBER 2018 KIT(S) AND NEW ADD ONS:

Click HERE for Truckin' Through the Seasons and So Many Sentiments Add On video and blog post.

APRIL 2019 CLUB KITS

Click HERE for the Spellbinders April 2019 Glimmer Kit of the Month,Classic Alphabet, video and blog post.

Click HERE for the Spellbinders April 2019 Large Die of the Month, For You Gift Card Holder, video and blog post.

Click HERE for the Spellbinders April 2019 Card Kit of the Month, Night Out, video and blog post.

Click HERE for the Spellbinders April 2019 Small Die of the Month, Layered Colorful Blooms, video and blog post.

MARCH 2019 CLUB KITS

Click HERE for the Spellbinders March 2019 Card Kit of the Month, Relax & Enjoy, video and blog post.

Click HERE for the Spellbinders March 2019 Large Die of the Month, Pop Up Garden, video and blog post.

Click HERE for the Spellbinders March 2019 Glimmer Kit of the Month, Wreath, video and blog post.

Click HERE for the Spellbinders March 2019 Small Die of the Month, Hop Into Spring, video and blog post

FEBRUARY 2019 CLUB KITS

Click HERE for the Spellbinders February 2019 Card Kit of the Month, Golden Swan, video and blog post.

JANUARY 2019 CLUB KITS

Click HERE for the Spellbinders January 2019 Stamp of the Month, Key To My Heart, video and blog post.

Click HERE for the Spellbinders January 2019 Large Die of the Month, Cherish, video and blog post.

Click HERE for the Spellbinders January 2019 Small Die of the Month,First Crush, video and blog post.

JANUARY 2018 CLUB KITS

Be Mine, All Mine Small DOM January 2018 - Click HERE for the original blog post and video.

MAY 2018 CLUB KITS

Border Sentiments May 2018 Small DOM - Click HERE for original post and video.

APRIL 2018 CLUB KITS

Fancy Floral Frame April 2018 Large DOM - Click HERE for original post and video.

MAY 2018 CLUB KITS

Spring Flowers May 2018 Small DOM - Click HERE for original post and video.

Spring Flowers May 2018 Small DOM - Click HERE for original blog post and video.

SEPTEMBER 2018 CLUB KITS

Tricks or Treat September 2018 Large DOM and Happy Haunting September 2018 Small DOM - Click HERE for the original post and video.

DECEMBER 2018 CLUB KITS

Warm Wishes December 2018 Small DOM - Click HERE for original post and video.

Winter Wishes December 2018 KOM - Click HERE for original blog post and video.

Many Thanks Gatefold December 2018 Large DOM - Click HERE for original post and video.

NOVEMBER 2018 CLUB KITS

Holiday Greetings November 2018 Small DOM - Click HERE for the original blog post and video.

Under the Tree November 2018 Large DOM - Click HERE for the original blog post and video.

S U P P L I E S

Enjoy the Ride - Small Die of the... [ SPL ]	Filigree Frame - Glimmer Hot Foil Kit... [ SPL ]	Layer Cake Sparkles - Large Die of... [ SPL ]
Stay Wild - Card Kit of the Month... [ SPL ]	Truckin Through the Seasons - Large... [ SPL ]	So Many Sentiments Etched Dies [ SPL ]
Classic Alphabet - Glimmer Hot Foil... [ SPL ]	Night Out - Card Kit of the Month... [ SPL ]	Layered Colorful Blooms - Small Die... [ SPL ]
For You Gift Card Holder - Large Die... [ SPL ]	Relax & Enjoy - Card Kit of the Month... [ SPL ]	Wreath - Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the... [ SPL ]
Pop Up Garden - Large Die of the... [ SPL ]	Hop Into Spring - Small Die of the... [ SPL ]	Golden Swan - Card Kit of the Month... [ SPL ]
Bonjour - Large Die of the Month Club... [ SPL ]	Spring Flutter - Small Die of the... [ SPL ]	Cherish - Large Die of the Month Club [ SPL ]
First Crush - Small Die of the Month... [ SPL ]	Key to My Heart Stamp Set [ SPL ]	Be Mine All Mine - Small Die of the... [ SPL ]
Border Sentiments - Small Die of the... [ SPL ]	Fancy Floral Frame - Large Die of the... [ SPL ]	Spring Flowers - Small Die of the... [ SPL ]
Happy Haunting - Small Die of the... [ SPL ]	Tricks or Treats - Large Die of the... [ SPL ]	Many Thanks Gatefold - Large Die of... [ SPL ]
Warm Wishes - Small Die of the Month... [ SPL ]	Everything Under The Tree - Large Die... [ SPL ]	Holiday Greetings - Small Die of the... [ SPL ]
Give Thanks - Small Die of the Month... [ SPL ]	Winter Wishes - Card Kit of the Month... [ SPL ]	Deco Bold Alpha - Large Die of the... [ SPL ]
Paisley Blooms - Small Die of the... [ SPL ]	Flower Fantasy Corner - Large Die of... [ SPL ]	Cupcake Celebration - Small Die of... [ SPL ]

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June 21, 2019

Mama Elephant Stamp Highlight | Hibiscus Wishes

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a no line coloring flower border card with the brand new Hibiscus Wishes Stamp Set. I'm using the free gift with purchase Aloha Script Die and the previously released Friendship Sentiments Stamp Set to complete this fun and bright design.

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of this no line coloring flower border card from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

The Inkon3 Fadeout No Line Coloring Ink was used to stamp the flowers and leaves from the Hibiscus Wishes Stamp Set around the edge of a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Bristol Smooth Cardstock base. The flowers were colored with the following Zig Clean Color Marker color combinations:

Yellow Flowers: Orange, Bright Yellow, Yellow, Pale Yellow

Pink Flowers: Carmine Red, Peach Pink, Sugared Almond Pink, Blender

Red Flowers: Carmine Red, Light Carmine, Blender

Purple Flowers: Dark Pink, Light Violet, Pale Violet

Leaves: Light Green, Yellow Green, Blender

In the center of the design a Hibiscus Wishes sentiment ("friend") and a phrase from the Friendship Sentiments Stamp Set were stamped with Versafine Onyx Black Ink. The letters of "friend" were colored in with the same Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker colors as listed above.

The Aloha Script die was die cut from smooth white cardstock adhered to Fun Foam with Stick It Adhesive. The greeting was inked with Picked Raspberry and Squeezed Lemonade Distress Inks and adhered above the word "friend" in the center of the floral frame.

Glossy Accents was applied to the die cut word and the "friend" letters for a glossy, smooth finish.

Nuvo Crystal Drops in Key Lime, Apple Green, and Pale Periwinkle were applied to the design to finish the card.

S U P P L I E S

Mama Elephant Clear Stamps HIBISCUS... [ SSS \| MML ]	Mama Elephant Clear Stamps FRIENDSHIP... [ SSS \| MML \| ELH ]	Inkon3 FADEOUT NO LINE COLORING... [ SSS \| ELH ]
ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ ELH \| SSS ]	ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ ELH \| SSS ]	ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ ELH \| SSS ]
ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ ELH \| SSS ]	ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ ELH \| SSS ]	ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ ELH \| SSS ]
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ ELH \| SSS ]	ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ ELH \| SSS ]	ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ ELH \| SSS ]
ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ ELH \| SSS ]	ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ ELH \| SSS ]	Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ ELH \| SSS ]
ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ ELH \| SSS ]	Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker... [ ELH \| SSS ]	Tonic KEY LIME Nuvo Jewel Drops 645N [ SSS \| ELH ]
Tonic APPLE GREEN GLOSS Nuvo Crystal... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tonic PALE PERIWINKLE Nuvo Jewel... [ SSS ]	Tonic Nuvo Jewel Drops, Pale Periwinkle [ ELH ]
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Strathmore BRISTOL SMOOTH 9 x 12... [ SSS \| ELH ]	9 x 12 WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 [ SSS ]	Stick It Adhesive LARGE SHEETS 5 Pack... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Simon Says Stamp White A2 TOP Fold... [ SSS ]	Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Ranger MINI GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue... [ SSS \| ELH ]	ScraPerfect SMALL NO CLOG WRITING CAP... [ SSS ]	MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool... [ SSS \| ELH ]

S H O P P I N G

Shop the June Mama Elephant release products by clicking the links below. Add on products are also available at Simon Says Stamp and Ellen Hutson. Affiliate links used:

Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ]	Mama Elephant Clear Stamps CIRCLE OF... [ SSS \| MML ]	Mama Elephant CIRCLE OF FRIENDS... [ SSS \| MML ]
Mama Elephant TURNER SURPRISE... [ SSS \| MML ]	Mama Elephant Clear Stamps HIBISCUS... [ SSS \| MML ]	Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ]
Mama Elephant Clear Stamps LITTLE BOO... [ SSS \| MML ]	Mama Elephant LITTLE BOO AGENDA... [ SSS \| MML ]	Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ]
Mama Elephant Clear Stamps LITTLE... [ SSS \| MML ]	Mama Elephant LITTLE PANDA AGENDA... [ SSS \| MML ]	Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ]
Mama Elephant Clear Stamps ME AND MY... [ SSS \| MML ]	Mama Elephant ME AND MY ROBOT... [ SSS \| MML ]	Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die... [ SSS ]
Mama Elephant Clear Stamps SHALL WE... [ SSS \| MML ]	Mama Elephant SHALL WE DANCE Creative... [ SSS \| MML ]	Mama Elephant HILLY HELLO Creative... [ SSS \| MML ]
Mama Elephant HILLY THANKS Creative... [ SSS \| MML ]	Mama Elephant STAR GRID WINDOW... [ SSS \| MML ]

June 20, 2019

Simon Says Stamp July Card Kit | Bee Yourself (coloring over patterned papers)

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a couple of cards with the July 2019 Simon Says Stamp Card Kit, Bee Yourself! I am sharing two cards featuring stamping the Bee Yourself images on the Honey Bee Stamps patterned papers and coloring over the patterns with Copic Markers. This is a great way to create a card with no fussy cutting, masking, etc. I love this technique! Please share with me what you're making with the July Kit. I can't wait to hear!

You can pick up the July 2019 card kit HERE for just $34.99 + shipping. Or if you’d like to receive this kit and future kits for only $29.99 + shipping per month, you can SUBSCRIBE HERE. When you subscribe you will receive kits delivered to your door automatically.

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these cards featuring the July 2019 Simon Says Stamp Card Kit from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

Stamping images on patterned papers and coloring those images in over the pattern is one of my favorite ways to get around not having coordinating dies. Or maybe I just don't want that white outline around the image for whatever reason. Fussy cutting is my personal least favorite technique. I know some of y'all excel at it but, friends, it is not my spiritual gifting. At all.

Fortunately for those of us who prefer not to fussy cut stamped images, many of the Honey Bee Stamps The Bee's Knees 6x6 patterned papers from the July Kit are easy to stamp and color over! Yay!

I started by stamping images and greetings from the Bee Yourself Stamp Set over the Honey Bee Stamps The Bee's Knees 6x6 patterned papers using Gina K Amalgam Ink. The images were colored in with the following Copic Marker colors:

Bees: W5, W6, W9, Y11, Y08, Y19, R21, BV31, BV34

Hearts: R24, R46

Once the images were colored, I trimmed the patterned paper down to 5 1/2" on one side and 3 3/4" on the other. Another paper from the kit has these awesome black wonky scallops. Instead of die cutting a scallop border, I instead trimmed multiple strips. I matted the stamped and colored panel on these strips. I love the wonky scallop borders! I adhered the backgrounds to white side and top fold card bases.

Detailing was added to the bees with black and white gel pens and Nuvo Crystal Drops in White Blizzard. Glossy Accents was added to the bee's noses and the hearts.

The Hexagon Die was die cut from Sunshine and Black Cardstock (from the kit) as well as patterned papers from the kit. The patterns were inlaid into the cardstock outlines to fill in some "white space" on the desgins.

Each card was finished with Buzzy Sequins from the kit!

S U P P L I E S

Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of The... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp Sequins BUZZY BEE... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Clear Stamps BEE YOURSELF... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp SMALL HEXAGON... [ SSS ]	Honey Bee THE BEE'S KNEES 6 x 6 Paper... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp Envelopes WHITE... [ SSS ]	GLUE SPONGE Acid-Free Liquid Gluing... [ SSS ]
Gina K Designs JET BLACK AMALGAM Ink... [ SSS ]	Sakura BLACK GLAZE GEL PENS Pen 2... [ SSS ]	Sakura WHITE OPAQUE GLAZE GEL PENS 2... [ SSS ]
Tonic WHITE BLIZZARD Nuvo Glitter... [ SSS ]	Ranger MINI GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue... [ SSS ]	ScraPerfect SMALL NO CLOG WRITING CAP... [ SSS ]
Lawn Fawn 0.125 INCH DOUBLE SIDED... [ SSS ]

June 17, 2019

Spellbinders | June 2019 Glimmer of the Month Club Kit

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a sympathy card featuring the June 2019 Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month, Radiant Flower. I also used the flowers and leaves form the June 2019 Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Club Kit Dies.

For $20/month + shipping you will receive exclusive glimmer plate set + a foil roll (a $28 value!!!).

Join Now and Save 10% Off the purchase of the Glimmer Hot Foil System!
*You may add the system at time of subscription.

Membership Includes:

A Exclusive Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Set + Foil Roll that can be used to create Glimmering hot foil projects. $28 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 this glimmer hot foil elegant card from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

For the background of the design I hot foiled the "beautiful" sentiment from the Hey Beautiful! Glimmer Hot Foil Plate on Cool Pool Cardstock with Matte Silver Foil. To line up the sentiments perfectly I used a piece of regular thin printer paper and traced the placement of the Glimmer Plate on the paper before lying the Glimmer Plate on the Hot Foil System. See video for exact steps on lining this up. Once the "beautiful" sentiment was foiled the "hello there" sentiment from the February 2019 Glimmer of the Month Kit was foiled. There are similar greetings available in the Everyday Sentiments II Gimmer Hot Foil Plates.

Once the sentiments were hot foiled I trimmed down the cardstock and matted it on Whip Cream Cardstock embossed with the Layered Scallops embossing folder. The foiled panel and embossed panel were divided by some awesome FSJ Classic Elegance silver washi tape.

The June 2019 Glimmer of the Month Radiant Flower Kit was foiled on FSJ Tin Pail Cardstock using both Matte Silver Foil. and Silver Hot Foil. The images were die cut with the coordinating dies (also in the kit. The elements were adhered to the design as shown using a combination of foam adhesive and liquid adhesive

Small flowers and leaves were die cut from and Whip Cream Cardstock and silver Sparkle Trio Specialty Paper. The small flowers and leaves are the perfect compliment to the foiled designs. Nuvo Crystal Drops in Silver Lining were applied to the small flower centers and additional drops were applied to finish the design.

S U P P L I E S

Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month... [ SPL ]	Large Die of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]	Hey Beautiful! Glimmer Hot Foil Plate... [ SPL \| SSS ]
GLP-094 Spellbinders EVERYDAY... [ SSS ]	Glimmer Hot Foil System - Spellbinders [ SPL \| SSS ]	Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Matte Silver [ SPL ]
Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Silver [ SPL ]	Tool 'n One [ SPL \| SSS ]	T-003 Stylus for Tool n' One [ SPL \| SSS ]
T-004 Tool and Accessories Magnetic... [ SPL ]	T-012 Tool and Accessories Main... [ SPL \| SSS ]	Cool Pool 8.5x11 Cardstock [ SPL ]
Tin Pail 8.5x11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Sparkle Trio Specialty Paper [ SPL ]
Love Stripes Embossing Folder [ SPL ]	Classic Elegance Washi Tape [ SPL ]	Tonic METALLIC SILVER LINING Nuvo... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Scrapbook Adhesives 3D 217 WHITE FOAM... [ SSS \| ELH ]

S H O P P I N G

Be sure to shop the other Club Kits from Spellbinders:

Small Die of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]	Large Die of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]	Card Kit of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]
Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month... [ SPL ]	Stamp of the Month Club - Spellbinders [ SPL ]	Die Hard Value Club Membership -... [ SPL ]
Kit & Caboodle Value Club Membership... [ SPL ]

M O R E I N S P I R A T I O N

June 2019 Card Kit of the Month (10 cards) HERE
Coming Soon!!! June 2019 Small Die of the Month Club Kit
Coming Soon!!! June 2019 Large Die of the Month Club Kit
June 2019 Glimmer of the Month Club <---- this post.

June 15, 2019

Mama Elephant June Stampede Blog Hop + GIVEAWAY

Welcome to the Mama Elephant Design Team blog hop!

Our newest release is now live and available for purchase in the store HERE.

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of this interactive circle of friends card from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

Today I'm sharing an interactive card design showcasing the brand new Circle of Friends Stamp Set, coordinating dies, and Turner Surprise Dies. If you're a fan of fun, interactive card designs you're going to love the new Turner Surprise!

The background was created twice (one we will use for the background of the design and one to die cut the turning element) by inking the MFT Cloud Stencil with Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron, Cracked Pistachio, and Shaded Lilac Distress Inks. I chose the cloud theme after choosing the sentiment from the Circle of Friends Stamp Set that I wanted to use on my card.

The Turner Surprise element was die cut from one of the backgrounds. Stars from the Circle of Friends Stamp Set was used to stamp the background and the Turner Surprise die cut piece. A greeting from the Circle of Friends Stamp Set was stamped in the bottom third of the background panel using black ink. Another sentiment from the Occasional Labels Stamp Set was stamped on smooth white cardstock with Shaded Lilac Distress Ink, trimmed out and adhered with foam adhesive. Additional greetings from the Circle of Friends Stamp Set were stamped on the Turner Surprise element as shown.

The Circle of Friends critter image was stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with Versafine Onyx Black Ink and die cut with the Turner Surprise scallop edge die. The images were colored in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers.

The Turner Surprise was assembled according to the instructions in the video above. 1/8" thin foam adhesive was placed around the outer edge of the scallop die and the element was adhered to the card base as shown.

A handle from the Turner Surprise Dies was die cut from smooth white cardstock and adhered with "turn here" from the Circle of Friends Stamp Set. Shaded Lilac Distress Ink was applied to white cardstock and a star from the Turner Surprise Dies was die cut from it to adorn the Turner Surprise handle and finish the card.

S U P P L I E S

RESERVE Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and... [ SSS ]	CIRCLE OF FRIENDS \| Mama Elephant [ MML \| SSS ]	Circle of Friends Creative Cuts \|... [ MML \| SSS ]
Turner Surprise - Creative Cuts \|... [ MML \| SSS ]	Mama Elephant Clear Stamps OCCASIONAL... [ SSS \| ELH ]	My Favorite Things CLOUD Mix-ables... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Strathmore BRISTOL SMOOTH 9 x 12... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Darice ADHESIVE FOAM 33 Double Sided... [ SSS ]	Lawn Fawn GLUE TUBE Adhesive LF1664 [ SSS \| ELH ]

S H O P P I N G

Shop the June Mama Elephant release products by clicking the links below. Add on products are also available at Simon Says Stamp and Ellen Hutson. Affiliate links used:

RESERVE Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and... [ SSS ]	RESERVE Mama Elephant Clear Stamps... [ SSS \| MML ]	RESERVE Mama Elephant CIRCLE OF... [ SSS \| MML ]
RESERVE Mama Elephant TURNER SURPRISE... [ SSS \| MML ]	RESERVE Mama Elephant Clear Stamps... [ SSS \| MML ]	RESERVE Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and... [ SSS ]
RESERVE Mama Elephant Clear Stamps... [ SSS \| MML ]	RESERVE Mama Elephant LITTLE BOO... [ SSS \| MML ]	RESERVE Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and... [ SSS ]
RESERVE Mama Elephant Clear Stamps... [ SSS \| MML ]	RESERVE Mama Elephant LITTLE PANDA... [ SSS \| MML ]	RESERVE Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and... [ SSS ]
RESERVE Mama Elephant Clear Stamps ME... [ SSS \| MML ]	RESERVE Mama Elephant ME AND MY ROBOT... [ SSS \| MML ]	RESERVE Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and... [ SSS ]
RESERVE Mama Elephant Clear Stamps... [ SSS \| MML ]	RESERVE Mama Elephant SHALL WE DANCE... [ SSS \| MML ]	RESERVE Mama Elephant HILLY HELLO... [ SSS \| MML ]
RESERVE Mama Elephant HILLY THANKS... [ SSS \| MML ]	RESERVE Mama Elephant STAR GRID... [ SSS \| MML ]

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!

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June 14, 2019

SPELLBINDERS JUNE 2019 CARD KIT OF THE MONTH (10 CARDS)

Hello! Today I'm sharing 10 cards created with the Spellbinders June 2019 Card Kit of the Month. I love the challenge of creating a set of cards with the amazing Spellbinders Card Kit each month!

The June kits are now here! (Available June 1-30th) while supplies last for new members. US shipping included in cost.

This month's Super Chill Card Kit includes a 6x6 paper pad, clear stamps, an adorable die set, tons of embellishments, and more!

Membership Includes:

A Monthly Card Kit Containing: Dies, Sentiments, Paper, Envelopes & Embellishments. Contains at least 45 pieces and will create up to 10 complete cards!
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 ten cards made with the Spellbinders June 2019 Card Kit of the Month from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

The fresh, fun colors from the Super Chill Card Kit of the Month speak right to my summer-loving heart! I created six cards with mainly pre-made dies cuts and patterned papers, two that feature the exclusive dies from the kit, and two that incorporate the Large Die of the Month Club Kit Dies!

This card features the gorgeous wildflowers patterned paper from the Super Chill 6x6 paper pad matted on gold foil cardstock strips down each side, and finished with Super Chill Die Cut Shapes. The larger die cuts were popped up with foam adhesive for dimension. This card literally came together in minutes and I love the results!!!

Grouping like items together is my favorite way to use the pre-made die cut shapes. For this next card I grouped the donut shapes with a party hat and two die cut words for a "spectacular" birthday card! The pink polka dot patterned paper from the Super Chill 6x6 paper pad was matted with gold foil cardstock strips down each side, and finished with the Super Chill Die Cut Shapes and sequins from the kit.

This grouping of die cut shapes says "refreshing", don't you agree?!!! The mint and white striped patterned paper from the Super Chill 6x6 paper pad was trimmed to 4" x 5 1/4", the dies from the Super Chill Die Cut Shapes were grouped and adhered as shown, and the design was finished with sequins from the kit.

Rainbows on rainbows is the theme for this next card! The rainbow rays patterned paper from the Super Chill 6x6 paper pad was trimmed to 4" x 5 1/2" and adhered to the white card base from the kit, the dies from the Super Chill Die Cut Shapes were grouped and adhered as shown, and the design was finished with sequins from the kit.

More grouping like items together makes this birthday candles card shine! Two patterned papers from the Super Chill 6x6 paper pad were trimmed and layered with gold foil cardstock breaking up the two patterns, the Super Chill Die Cut Shapes were adhered with foam adhesive, a phrase sticker was adhered below the banner, and Nuvo Crystal Drops in White Blizzard were used to add sparkle to the flames on the candles.

My final "all pre-mades" card share is an homage to Disneyworld and Mickey! My family just got back from a vacation there and so I used three of the circle Super Chill Die Cut Shapes to create a Mickey head. Sentiments were layered over the center and sequins from the kit finish the design. The mint and white striped Super Chill 6x6 paper pad was trimmed to 4" x 5 1/4" for the background.

While this card still features several of the Super Chill Die Cut Shapes I also incorporated the exclusive dies from the Card Kit by die cutting them from Super Chill 6x6 paper pad, white cardstock, and gold foil cardstock, assembling each as shown, and adhering to the background with foam adhesive. A die cut greeting overlaying the candles is the perfect subtle touch!

Another exclusive to the kit is the balloon animal dies! I die cut the pieces from the Super Chill 6x6 paper pad, pink stripe patterned paper, assembled the layering pieces with foam adhesive, and adhered the balloon animal on another patterned paper background. Greetings were added using Super Chill Die Cut Shapes and gold foil hearts were die cut using a Large Die of the Month Club Kit Die.

The slider dies from the Large Die of the Month Club Kit Dies! were used with the Super Chill 6x6 paper pad patterned papers, Super Chill Die Cut Shapes, vellum, stickers, and card bases from the kit for the last two cards. Be sure and watch the video tutorial to see how easy it is to assemble these awesome interactive designs!

I couldn't stop with just one card and had to go ahead and make another one!!!

S U P P L I E S

Card Kit of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]	Large Die of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]	Super Chill Die Cut Shapes Set - Card... [ SPL ]
Super Chill Paper Pad - Card Kit of... [ SPL ]	PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and... [ SPL ]	T-004 Tool and Accessories Magnetic... [ SPL ]
Tool 'n One [ SPL \| SSS ]	Inside & Out Stamp Set [ SPL ]	Lawn Fawn EMBOSSING INK PAD LF1811 [ SSS \| ELH ]
Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER... [ SSS ]	Tonic GLOSS SIMPLY WHITE Nuvo Crystal... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tonic WHITE BLIZZARD Nuvo Glitter... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Scrapbook Adhesives THIN 3D 217 WHITE... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Darice ADHESIVE FOAM 33 Double Sided... [ SSS ]	Lawn Fawn GLUE TUBE Adhesive LF1664 [ SSS \| ELH ]
Precision Heat Embossing Tool Hero... [ SSS \| HA ]

S H O P P I N G

Don't forget to shop the other Club Kits from Spellbinders:

Small Die of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]	Large Die of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]	Card Kit of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ]
Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month... [ SPL ]	Stamp of the Month Club - Spellbinders [ SPL ]	Die Hard Value Club Membership -... [ SPL ]
Kit & Caboodle Value Club Membership... [ SPL ]

M O R E I N S P I R A T I O N

Coming Soon!!!! June 2019 Glimmer of the Month Club
Coming Soon!!! June 2019 Small Die of the Month Club Kit
Coming Soon!!! June 2019 Large Die of the Month Club Kit

June 10, 2019

Spellbinders PA Scribe by Paul Antonio Glimmer Hot Foil Cards (3 cards)

Hi friends! Today I'm sharing these three elegant hot foiled and die cut cards featuring new Hot Foil Glimmer Plates and Dies from the PA Scribe by Paul Antonio Collection. The new dies and glimmer plates are made to work together seamlessly as well as be combined with any embellishments you like to make them your own! Let’s get started with the designs.

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these Glimmer Hot Foil System cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

The Monogram Laurel Glimmer Hot Foil Plate was foiled onto FSJ Huckleberry Fusion Cardsotck with Cobalt Blue Hot Foil. The “heyo” and “handsome” Hey Beautiful Glimmer Hot Foil Plates were foiled in the center of the design with Matte Silver Hot Foil for a beautiful, layered effect.

A sentiment from the Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words was stamped and embossed with silver embossing powder on white cardstock, trimmed into a thin strip, and adhered under the foiled greeting with foam adhesive.

Nuvo Crystal Drops in Silver Lining were applied around the Monogram Laurel shape to complete the design.

The Monogram Laurel Glimmer Hot Foil Plate was foiled again, this time onto FSJ Peaches & Cream Cardstock using Blush Hot Foil. The “heyo” and “beautiful” Hey Beautiful Glimmer Hot Foil Plates were foiled in the center of the design with Gold Hot Foil.

A sentiment from the Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words was stamped and embossed with gold embossing powder on white cardstock, trimmed into a thin strip, and adhered under the foiled greeting with foam adhesive.

Flowers and leaves from the May 2019 Large Die of the Month Club Kit were die cut from smooth white Cardstock and gold foil cardsotck and adhered around the design as shown. The Monogram Laurel was finished with a scattering of Nuvo Crystal Drops in Bright Gold to complete the design.

The Hi Glimmer Hot Foil Plate was foiled on FSJ Banana Cream Cardstock with Aura Hot Foil. The greeting was die cut into a panel using a Nesting Frame Etched Die. The edges of the panel were inked with a darker yellow ink.

A sentiment from the Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words stamp set was stamped and embossed with gold embossing powder on white cardstock, trimmed into a thin strip, and adhered under the foiled greeting with foam adhesive.

Flowers from the February 2019 Bonjour Large Die of the Month Club were die cut from FSJ Whip Cream, Lemongrass, and Haystack cardstock and gold foil cardstock. The flowers were adhered to the design as shown.

The centers of the flowers were finished with Nuvo Crystal Drops in Bright Gold and Limoncello.

I hope these cards have inspired you to try creating some elegant foiled and die cut designs with the incredible PA Scribe by Paul Antonio Collection!

S U P P L I E S

Hey Beautiful! Glimmer Hot Foil Plate... [ SPL ]	Monogram Laurel Glimmer Hot Foil... [ SPL ]	Hi Glimmer Hot Foil Plate PA Scribe... [ SPL ]
Nesting Frame Etched Dies PA Scribe... [ SPL ]	Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Blush [ SPL ]	Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Aura [ SPL ]
Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Gold [ SPL ]	Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Matte Silver [ SPL ]	Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Cobalt Blue [ SPL ]
Glimmer Hot Foil System - Spellbinders [ SPL \| SSS ]	PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and... [ SPL ]	Tool 'n One [ SPL \| SSS ]
Lawn Fawn EMBOSSING INK PAD LF1811 [ SSS \| ELH ]	Lawn Fawn WHITE Embossing Powder LF1537 [ SSS \| ELH ]	Lawn Fawn NO. 2 PENCIL Ink Pad... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Picket Fence Studios LIFE CHANGING... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tonic LIMONCELLO Nuvo Jewel Drops 644N [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tonic METALLIC SILVER LINING Nuvo... [ SSS \| ELH ]
Tonic METALLIC BRIGHT GOLD Nuvo... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Peaches and Cream 8.5x11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Banana Cream 8.5x11 Cardstock [ SPL ]
Haystack 8.5x11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Lemongrass 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Huckleberry Fusion 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]
Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock [ SPL ]	Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Tonic POLISHED GOLD Mirror Card Gloss... [ SSS ]
Crystal Ninja CRYSTAL KATANA Mixed... [ SSS ]	Precision Heat Embossing Tool Hero... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Darice ADHESIVE FOAM 33 Double Sided... [ SSS ]
3M Scotch ROLL WHITE MASKING TAPE... [ SSS \| ELH ]	Lawn Fawn GLUE TUBE Adhesive LF1664 [ SSS \| ELH ]

June 08, 2019

Simon Says Stamp Rest & Refresh Release | Stencils & Stamp Backgrounds + GIVEAWAY

Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Rest & Refresh Blog Hop!

This brand new release is perfect for all your summer-themed crafting and more! I love the stamps, dies, and stencils from this release so much that I created a card showcase featuring eight brand new products with a layered stenciled and stamped background technique! The Nautical Stripes Stencil and Buoys Stencil create the most amazing nautical themed backgrounds!

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these thanks and thinking of you cards featuring stamps, dies, and stencils from the Rest & Refresh Release from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

Two of my cards featuring layering the Nautical Stripes Stencil with the Anchors Background Stamp and my third card features the Buoys Stencil with the Waves Background Stamp.

For my first card I inked the Nautical Stripes Stencil pattern on smooth white cardstock with Simon Says Stamp Surf Blue Ink. The Anchors Background Stamp was stamped over the stenciled design with Surf Blue Ink for a tone-on-tone look.

A Simon Says Stamp Frames Die was die cut from the background and from Soft Navy Cardstock. The background was inlaid onto a white top fold card base as shown to instantly add interest and a border to the design.

A sentiment from the Say It All Friend Stamp Set was stamped over the background with Soft Navy Ink.

The Thanks Frame Die and Anchor Die were die cut from Surf Blue, Soft Navy, and Frosted Silver cardstocks, inlaid and/or layered and adhered as shown. Lawn Fawn Natural Lawn Trimmings twine was threaded through the top of the anchor and knotted.

Red heart accents were added to the card to complete the design.

For my second card I inked the Nautical Stripes Stencil pattern on smooth white cardstock with Soft Navy Ink. The Anchors Background Stamp was stamped over the stenciled design with Soft Navy Ink for a tone-on-tone look.

A Simon Says Stamp Frames Die was die cut from the background and from Hero Hues Cranberry Cardstock. The background was inlaid onto a white top fold card base as shown to instantly add interest and a border to the design.

The Anchor Tag Die was die cut from smooth white cardstock and Hero Hues Cranberry Cardstock. A sentiment from the Say It All Friend Stamp Set was stamped on the tag with Soft Navy Ink.

The tag was adhered to the design with foam adhesive and Glossy Accents was added to the anchor, finishing the top of the design with a white heart accent.

Lawn Fawn Natural Lawn Trimmings twine was threaded through the top of the tag and knotted.

My final card share today features the Buoys Stencil and multiple ink colors for this awesome background. The buoys were stenciled with Duckling, Chili Pepper, Surf Blue, and Soft Navy inks. Sponge Daubers were used to do the inking and Post It Tape to mask off areas quickly and easily. The was stamped over the buoys with Surf Blue ink.

A sentiment from the Say It All Friend Stamp Set was stamped over the background with Soft Navy Ink.

The Thanks Frame Die and Anchor Die were die cut from Surf Blue, Soft Navy, Hero Hues Cranberry Cardstock, and Frosted Silver cardstocks, inlaid and/or layered and adhered as shown. Lawn Fawn Natural Lawn Trimmings twine was threaded through the top of the anchor and knotted.

White heart accents were added to some of the buoys to complete the card.

S U P P L I E S

Simon Says Stamp ANCHOR Wafer Die... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp ANCHOR TAG Wafer Die... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp FRAMES Wafer Dies... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Cling Stamp ANCHORS... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Cling Stamp WAVES... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Clear Stamps SAY IT ALL... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Stencil NAUTICAL... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp Stencil BOUYS... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad... [ SSS ]	Hero Arts Hues Premium Cardstock Pack... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# SURF... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# SOFT... [ SSS ]	Tonic FROSTED SILVER Mirror Card... [ SSS ]
Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH... [ SSS ]	Lawn Fawn SINGLE NATURAL CORD Lawn... [ SSS ]	Couture Creations SPONGE DAUBERS... [ SSS ]
Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS... [ SSS ]	MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool... [ SSS ]	MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping... [ SSS ]
Crystal Ninja CRYSTAL KATANA Mixed... [ SSS ]	Spellbinders TOOL 'N ONE T-001 [ SSS ]	3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE... [ SSS ]
Lawn Fawn GLUE TUBE Adhesive LF1664 [ SSS ]	3M Scotch ROLL WHITE MASKING TAPE... [ SSS ]	Ranger MINI GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue... [ SSS ]
ScraPerfect SMALL NO CLOG WRITING CAP... [ SSS ]

S H O P P I N G

Shop the entire Simon Says Stamp Rest & Refresh Release by clicking the thumbnails below:

Simon Says Stamp Sequins STRAWBERRY... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp Sequins MARINA... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp SENTIMENT STRIPS 4... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Suzy's ADVENTUROUS... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp Stencil BOUYS... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp Stencil NAUTICAL... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Cling Stamp ROUND AND... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Cling Stamp WAVES... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Cling Stamp ANCHORS... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Clear Stamps YOUR LIGHT... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Clear Stamps SUMMER TIME... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Clear Stamps DAISY BOUQUET... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp DAISY BOUQUET Wafer... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Clear Stamps ORNATE... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Clear Stamps HOME SWEET... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Clear Stamps WILDFLOWERS... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Clear Stamps SAY IT ALL... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Clear Stamps BEE HAPPY... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp ANCHOR TAG Wafer Die... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp ANCHOR Wafer Die... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp THANKS FRAME Wafer... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp PEEKING CAT Wafer... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp PEEKING PUP Wafer... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp FILIGREE FLOWER... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp FILIGREE WREATH... [ SSS ]	RESERVE Simon Says Stamp HEXAGON... [ SSS ]

G I V E A W A Y

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section. Winners will be posted on the SSS blog on Wednesday, the 12th of June. Winners can email us to claim his/her prize :)

K E E P H O P P I N G

This post is part of the Simon Says Stamp Rest & Refresh Release:

Use code CRL898 for the Simon Exclusive Coral Reef Ink Pad *free* (while supplies last!) with any purchase.
The code will expire Sunday, 6/9 at 11:59 pm EDT.

This is day two of our two-day blog hop extravaganza, so be sure to check out Friday's hop HERE.

June 04, 2019

Simon Says Stamp | Leafy Frames Metallic Watercolored Elegant Cards (3 cards)

Today we're revisiting one of my favorite techniques, metallic watercolor on dark (black) cardstock. A couple of years ago I created THIS wedding card and to this day it continues to be a favorite. I love the technique so much that I've used it many times. Be sure to check out more videos with this technique by clicking the links below:

V I D E O T U T O R I A L

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

The frames, borders, and sentiments from the Leafy Frames Stamp Set were stamped on black cardstock using clear embossing ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder. The flowers and leaves were watercolored with the Starry Colors paints and a medium water brush pen.

Once the metallic watercoloring was completely dry, a white watercolor paint was splattered over the backgrounds for a distressed look using a small paintbrush.

While the paint was drying a custom diagonal striped background was created by placing 1/4" wide double sided tape to a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" white cardstock panel. Silver, Gold, and Copper Gilding Flakes were applied to the taped stripes to create the beautiful gilded background. This one piece is going to be used for all 3 cards by trimming it into thinner strips.

Tonic Majestic Gold Cardstock was die cut with a small Scallop Stitches Die and matted behind the black cardstock panels as shown. The gilded strips and watercolored backgrounds were adhered to white top and side fold card bases.

Each card was finished with a scattering of Nuvo Crystal Drops in Silver Lining, Bright Gold, and Copper Penny.

S U P P L I E S

Simon Says Clear Stamps LEAFY FRAMES... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp SCALLOP STITCHES... [ SSS ]	Tonic MAJESTIC GOLD Pearlescent... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp White A2 Side Fold... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp White A2 TOP Fold... [ SSS ]
Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi STARRY... [ SSS ]	Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi WHITE... [ SSS ]	Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad... [ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER... [ SSS ]	Tonic METALLIC SILVER LINING Nuvo... [ SSS ]	Tonic METALLIC BRIGHT GOLD Nuvo... [ SSS ]
Tonic METALLIC COPPER PENNY Nuvo... [ SSS ]	Tonic SILVER BULLION Nuvo Gilding... [ SSS ]	Tonic RADIANT GOLD Nuvo Gilding... [ SSS ]
Tonic SUNKISSED COPPER Nuvo Gilding... [ SSS ]	Lawn Fawn 0.25 INCH DOUBLE SIDED TAPE... [ SSS ]	Lawn Fawn 0.125 INCH DOUBLE SIDED... [ SSS ]
Medium WATERCOLOR BRUSH Pen MWCBP101 [ SSS ]	Precision Heat Embossing Tool Hero... [ SSS ]	EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator... [ SSS ]