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:
LINKS TO SUPPLIES USED:
May 18, 2018
Really really pretty! The colours are amazing!
May 18, 2018
Your cards are so beautiful, Heather! I love how you made the rainbow colors with the Zig Clean Color Markers…so easy and so pretty!! The black background die looks so cool on top of the rainbow colors and I love the rainbow background die on top of the black. Very creative and inspiring!!
May 18, 2018
Beautiful cards, My favorite is the black die cut over the rainbow back ground!
May 18, 2018
Heather I love your cards and you have inspired me to order the kit. Hope it turns out as lovely as yours.
May 18, 2018
Beautiful colors, and I love the white butterfly. Wonderful cards.
May 18, 2018
I love the bright colors on the dark background. Pretty.
May 18, 2018
STUNNING card – love the graphic, colourful background and then the reversed look with that white butterfly. The background makes me think of stained glass.
May 18, 2018
Nice looking cards, my favorite item from this release would be the background stamps.
May 18, 2018
Such a vivid and pretty rainbow card.
May 18, 2018
LOVE LOVE LOVE the black and rainbow combo! So striking!!
May 18, 2018
So vibrant. It reminds me of a kaleidoscope I had as a kid.
May 18, 2018
1Love your bright colors! Great inspiration and ideas using the background die
May 18, 2018
Very bright and beautiful
May 18, 2018
Love all the vibrant color!!! Beautiful cards!
May 18, 2018
Wow! I am drawn to the vibrant colors!