Hello, crafty friends. I’m taking part in a fun blog hop today to celebrate the Sending Sunshine release from Simon Says Stamp. I created two cards using THIS new background die.
I used THESE markers and scribbled them quickly in rainbow order on a piece of THIS paper. I used a paintbrush with water to blend the colors. After it was dry, I die-cut it using THIS new background die. I also cut the same die from a piece of black card stock.
After running it through my die-cutting machine, the pieces stayed in tact because it’s such an intricate die. I used this to my advantage and covered the front of a top folding note card with adhesive. I laid the black outline piece down on the adhesive and then laid the rainbow piece directly on top. I used THIS tool to poke each piece and push it into place directly into the adhesive.
I was left with a beautiful rainbow background and wanted to make a card with it so I adhered it directly to a piece of black card stock using THIS adhesive.
To finish off the cards, I cut two vellum circles to create a focal point for THESE butterflies to sit on. I cut the butterflies out of white card stock so it wouldn’t compete with the colorful backgrounds. I added THIS fun foam underneath for dimension. I also added a white heat embossed sentiment from THIS new stamp set.
Oh, and I added a couple coats of THIS on top of all the black areas on both cards for some sparkle. Check out that shine…
BLOG HOP
Like I mentioned, this post is part of a blog hop. Click HERE for the next stop on the hop and visit Amy’s Blog. Click HERE to start at the beginning of the blog hop. Here’s the complete blog hop list…
Looking for even more inspiration? Click HERE and HERE to see previous projects I’ve shared using the new release products. Also, Simon Says Stamp has a gallery HERE.
GIVEAWAY
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 gift certificate at each stop on the hop! Comment below for your chance to win. I would love to hear which product is your favorite from the release. Winners will be announced on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday. Good Luck!
Thanks so much for stopping by. I’ve linked to all the new products as well as the card supplies below. Happy crafting!
Also, Simon is offering a special promotion until May 20th…
LINKS TO SENDING SUNSHINE RELEASE:
May 19, 2018
Love the dual duty of this background die. Two cards for the cut of one is a definite bonus if you have patience to work with the small pieces. Very pretty cards. Thanks for sharing.
May 19, 2018
Loving the rainbow background!
May 19, 2018
Love the bright and bold card, so very pretty!
May 19, 2018
Great cards! I love the idea of getting two for one!
May 19, 2018
Love the bright, cheerful colors!
May 19, 2018
I love this colors and how they were used!
May 19, 2018
Lovely colourful cards 🙂
May 19, 2018
I love how colorful the cards are!!! That coverplate die is fabulous!
May 19, 2018
Love two-fers.
The colors are fantastic.
Clever idea.
thanks for sharing
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May 19, 2018
Colorful cards are great for summer!
May 19, 2018
Your cards are so fun! The colorful backgrounds are great, and the white butterfly is a beautiful addition to the center 🙂
May 19, 2018
What great colors! Thanks for sharing!
May 19, 2018
What wonderful, colorful cards!
May 19, 2018
Wow. So pretty with the butterflies and colorful backgrounds.
May 19, 2018
Great cards. I thought I was back in the 70’s with the colors! Wonderful, fun design.