{"id":8119,"date":"2018-05-18T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T12:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.handmadebyheatherruwe.com\/?p=8119"},"modified":"2018-05-18T10:56:54","modified_gmt":"2018-05-18T14:56:54","slug":"simon-says-stamp-sending-sunshine-release-blog-hop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.handmadebyheatherruwe.com\/2018\/05\/simon-says-stamp-sending-sunshine-release-blog-hop.html","title":{"rendered":"Simon Says Stamp Sending Sunshine Release Blog Hop"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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<\/a> new background die.
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I used THESE<\/a> markers and scribbled them quickly in rainbow order on a piece of THIS<\/a> paper. I used a paintbrush with water to blend the colors. After it was dry, I die-cut it using THIS<\/a> new background die. I also cut the same die from a piece of black card stock.
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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<\/a> tool to poke each piece and push it into place directly into the adhesive.
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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<\/a> adhesive.
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To finish off the cards, I cut two vellum circles to create a focal point for THESE<\/a> 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<\/a> fun foam underneath for dimension. I also added a white heat embossed sentiment from THIS<\/a> new stamp set.
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Oh, and I added a couple coats of THIS<\/a> on top of all the black areas on both cards for some sparkle. Check out that shine…
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BLOG HOP<\/strong><\/span>
\nLike I mentioned, this post is part of a blog hop. Click HERE<\/a> for the next stop on the hop and visit Amy’s Blog. Click HERE<\/a> to start at the beginning of the blog hop. Here’s the complete blog hop list…<\/p>\n

Simon Says Stamp\u00a0Blog<\/a><\/p>\n

Debby Hughes<\/a><\/p>\n

Laura Bassen<\/a><\/p>\n

Yana Smakula<\/a><\/p>\n

Heather Ruwe<\/a><\/p>\n

Amy Rysavy<\/a><\/p>\n

Barb Engler<\/a><\/p>\n

Jean Manis<\/a><\/p>\n

Bibi Cameron<\/a><\/p>\n

Yoonsun Hur<\/a><\/p>\n

Vicky Papaioannou<\/a><\/p>\n

Lea Lawson<\/a><\/p>\n

Olga Direktorenko<\/a><\/p>\n

Kelly Latevola<\/a><\/p>\n

Looking for even more inspiration? Click HERE<\/a> and HERE<\/a> to see previous projects I’ve shared using the new release products. Also, Simon Says Stamp has a gallery HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

GIVEAWAY<\/span><\/strong>
\nSimon 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!<\/p>\n

Thanks so much for stopping by. I\u2019ve linked to all the new products as well as the card supplies below. Happy crafting!<\/p>\n

Also, Simon is offering a special promotion until May 20th…
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\nLINKS TO SENDING SUNSHINE RELEASE:<\/span><\/strong>
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