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 19, 2018
Bright and beautiful cards!
May 19, 2018
I love this colors:)
May 19, 2018
Beautiful cards, love the vibrant colors and the stained-glass look.
May 19, 2018
Beautiful!! Such a dramatic effect with the black and rainbow colors used together. TFS.
May 18, 2018
Beautiful cards Heather! Thanks for sharing!
May 18, 2018
Your cards are so pretty! I really like this die.
May 18, 2018
Gorgeous cards. They look like stained glass!
May 18, 2018
This is such a beautiful die! I love that you used both the positive and negative pieces to create two cards instead of one. The black glittered cardstock looks fantastic with the rainbow colors of your cards.
May 18, 2018
Beautiful colors!
May 18, 2018
I like when you can get 2 cards out of one piece. Love the rainbow coloring.
May 18, 2018
Great card! Love the colors 🙂
May 18, 2018
WOW your cards are gorgeous!! Love that you made 2 cards from the 1 inked piece.
May 18, 2018
Vibrant and beautiful! Just like stained glass!
May 18, 2018
Love how you got 2 cards out of the same technique. Really pretty die.
May 18, 2018
What a beautiful die and your vivid colors show it off nicely! This die and the Bohemian lace are my favs so far.