Happy Friday, crafty friends! Welcome to day 1 of the Hello Beautiful release blog hop, which is full of amazing new products! There is a FREE Rose Trio stencil available for all purchases while supplies last, just be sure to use the code RSE542. This promotion will expire 2/28 at 11:59 pm EST.
I will put all of the blog hop details at the end of my post, but how about we get to my cards first? Today I have a pretty pastel card set for all the wonderful women in your life, including your mama!
I'm Always Here for You Beautiful card
I started by stamping the floral background to a Hammermill white cardstock panel using the new Blooming Meadow stamp set. I used the following ink colors: Ballet Slipper, Coral Reef and Slumber. These flowers have both a solid & outline image, and I used just the solids for this card. Each of the stamps are a single piece, so it just took a little time and my MISTI to build the background. Do you like to take the time to create backgrounds like this with your stamp sets? I find it soothing & cathartic...time well spent stamping.
Once the background was complete, I diecut it with a Stitched Rectangle die. I also diecut the largest Stitched Scallop Rectangle die three times: once from pastel glitter paper and twice from 130 LB white cardstock. I stacked and adhered those peices together with a Zig glue pen. Then I also diecut the Beautiful word die in the same fashion, only this time from gold pearl foil paper rather than glitter paper. I also diecut the shadow layer from vellum, then stacked them with a glue pen.
I stamped the first part of the sentiment directly to the floral background in onyx black Versafine. I used my mini MISTI and the Beautiful word die as a guide for placing it. This sentiment is from the same Blooming Meadows stamp set that I used for the background.
All of the elements of the card were finished at this point, and I went ahead and assembled the card. I mounted the floral background to the front of an A2 card created from Moonstone colored cardstock. I glued the scalloped frame to the front, then the Beautiful word. To finish, I accented with some matching crystals.
You Can Lean on Me Mama card
I thought this card would be perfect to send to either a mom friend you know who has a lot on their plate right now, but I also thought it would be perfect for my mama. She has had a hard year, and this card was made specifically for her. :)
To start this card I heat embossed the new Botanical Split background stamp to a panel of Strathmore watercolor paper with white embossing powder. This cling stamp is cut into three pieces, but I kept it intact and used the entire stamp. Then I proceeded to watercolor it with the easy "smooshing" technique. (That word always makes me smile....lol!) Here is the best explanation I can give. I used some sparkle watercolor markers in colors that match the inks I used on the first card. I squeezed each color on to my glass mat, then spritzed them with some water. Then I flipped my heat embossed over on each color until the entire panel looks how I wanted it to. You will likely need to mop up a few areas here & there as you go, and at the end...you can use the markers directly to the panel to help get some more precise color placement. I suggest always having a water brush on hand to help move colors around as well. I also brushed on a little extra liquid shimmer to really make the card shine!
I used the larger side of the Stitched Scallop Rectangle that I cut for the previous card, and stacked the pieces with a glue pen. I diecut the word mama (from a previous release) in the same fashion as before, using gold pearl foil paper. I stamped the first part of the sentiment from the Blooming Meadow stamp set to white cardstock in onyx black Versafine. I trimmed it into a thin banner, then added a foam strip to the back of it.
I trimmed down the watercolor panel, then mounted it to an A2 sized cardbase created from Icy Mint cardstock. I glued the scallop frame to the front with some liquid glue. I bunched up a knot of gold thread, and adhered it to the front with the sentiment banner. I adhered the diecut word directly below the banner, then accented with crystals to finish.
That is the card I have for you today! I hope you enjoyed it! Be sure to check out the entire Hello Beautiful release, as they are full of fantastic products for tons of crafting fun! How about we get to the blog hop info that you need?
PRIZES
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section. They will choose the winners and post on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday. Winners can email SSS to claim their prize.
BLOG HOP LINK LIST
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Cathy Zielske
Nina-Marie Trapani
Caly Person
Nichol Spohr
Amy Rysavy
Yana Smakula
Heather Ruwe
Lisa Addesa
Suzy Plantamura
Sidnie Des Jardins
Cheiron Brandon
Barb Engler
Lea Lawson
Kathy Racoosin
Jo Nevill
Be sure to hop along and leave comments along the way for your best chance to win one of the prizes. And don't forget to check back in at the Simon Blog tomorrow for day 2 of the blog hop!
SUPPLY LIST
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100 Comments
Mar 26, 2021, 7:51:52 AM
Karen Schroeder - Pretty cards...love them!
Mar 2, 2021, 3:31:18 AM
tina z - Beautiful cards.
Mar 2, 2021, 12:02:44 AM
Judi Knecht - I love the outcome of this card. Your coloring was beautiful. Thank you for sharing your art.
Mar 1, 2021, 6:57:42 PM
Sue D - Beautiful and sweet cards.
Feb 28, 2021, 10:49:56 PM
Gail Spresser - Loving the colors you used on these cards. Just beautiful. Thanks
Feb 28, 2021, 5:34:08 PM
Angie D Cammack - Such a great idea about turning it into a "mama" kind of support card. Great job Lea. :)
Feb 28, 2021, 5:14:07 PM
brenda west - Lovely pastel card.
Feb 28, 2021, 5:05:20 PM
Shar Zar - Your pastel cards are so elegant.
Feb 28, 2021, 4:37:02 PM
Cathy Lillie - Beautiful cards, Lea! I love the color palette you used. The split background stamp is my favorite.
Feb 28, 2021, 4:26:08 PM
jamie - great card!
Feb 28, 2021, 2:50:52 PM
Kelsey Thomas - Gorgeous cards! :)
Feb 28, 2021, 2:26:06 PM
Dawn Tooley - Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!
Feb 28, 2021, 1:07:35 PM
Lisa Achilles - Love the cards. So pretty.
Feb 28, 2021, 12:47:23 PM
Sandra Baggarly - Such pretty cards! Thanks for sharing.
Feb 28, 2021, 12:07:46 PM
Mirella Rogan - Gorgeous, I love your delicate colour choices!
Feb 28, 2021, 11:37:49 AM
Annette Gordon - I love the soft and whimsical look you created with both of these cards. So pretty! Perfect to give to someone that needs a lift and a mom!
Feb 28, 2021, 10:29:18 AM
Cherry Robinson - Wow, Lea your cards are soooo pretty. The colours you chose are my faves and they just worked so well on your cards. Thank you for sharing!
Feb 28, 2021, 10:28:41 AM
Natalie - So pretty and I love the Mama card! It's my favourite so far.
Feb 28, 2021, 10:04:22 AM
Peggy D. - I enjoy making card sets as gifts. My favorite of your cards is the "You can lean on me, Mama" with the subtle floral background.
Feb 28, 2021, 8:33:57 AM
Paula Rough - Your cards are very special. Thanks
Feb 28, 2021, 6:30:22 AM
Maryann Scrapbooking - Jolie carte pastel. MaryannG Pretty pastel card.
Feb 28, 2021, 4:59:43 AM
Michele W - Really sweet cards. Love the soft colors you used. Thanks for sharing!
Feb 27, 2021, 11:48:42 PM
Lara Read - Fantastic!! Thank you for showing your talents. So many great ideas!
Feb 27, 2021, 11:41:36 PM
Kim Brown - Beautiful cards!! Thank you for sharing.
Feb 27, 2021, 11:15:43 PM
NWFlamingo - So pretty. Reminds me of the pinks and blues of the country kitchen I had once upon a time.
Feb 27, 2021, 9:40:10 PM
Natasha Vacca - These are so pretty! Love the soft colors!
Feb 27, 2021, 9:24:02 PM
Gab - Really gorgeous cards
Feb 27, 2021, 8:22:20 PM
Lisa Seter - I love the gentle look of these.
Feb 27, 2021, 7:41:19 PM
Judy Strasser - What a pretty card! Great job!
Feb 27, 2021, 7:36:26 PM
Kathy j in Ellicott City - Beautiful cards!
Feb 27, 2021, 7:28:13 PM
Carmela Douglas Hubler - Very pretty!
Feb 27, 2021, 7:27:32 PM
Carmela Douglas Hubler - Very pretty!
Feb 27, 2021, 6:57:45 PM
Joy Meadows - Such a pretty card. Love this new release from SSS.
Feb 27, 2021, 6:46:28 PM
Angela Sprouse - Love the soft colors of your design. Very pretty creation .
Feb 27, 2021, 6:10:54 PM
diane kohl - Thanks for sharing!
Feb 27, 2021, 5:17:55 PM
Heather DePasquale - Love the soft colors you used. Both cards are beautiful!
Feb 27, 2021, 4:54:34 PM
Rachel - The pink & blue flowers are so pretty next to each other!
Feb 27, 2021, 4:34:57 PM
Cindy Aguirre - Beautiful cards!
Feb 27, 2021, 4:29:37 PM
Kris Reeves - Such soft lovely colors!
Feb 27, 2021, 3:12:47 PM
Denise F. - The Blooming Meadow set is one of my favorites, especially since I can layer the stamps. Great color choices, spring is coming
Feb 27, 2021, 2:49:14 PM
Pauline Godfrey - Beautiful cards, so soft and pretty!
Feb 27, 2021, 2:27:31 PM
Tiesha McKinney - Such nice cards. I can't wait to purchase from this release. Thanks so much for sharing.
Feb 27, 2021, 2:19:14 PM
Andrea Murdock - beautiful cards
Feb 27, 2021, 1:28:22 PM
April W - Pretty cards with pretty colors. xx
Feb 27, 2021, 12:42:45 PM
Nandini Karmarkar - Wow! This is beautiful! Thanks for the amazing inspiration!
Feb 27, 2021, 12:34:16 PM
TONI HINCHCLIFFE - Really nice!
Feb 27, 2021, 12:06:09 PM
Donna de Gale-Kalloo - Lovely!
Feb 27, 2021, 11:33:39 AM
Kim Salito - Beautiful cards.
Feb 27, 2021, 11:23:37 AM
Claudia L - Love that soft and full-of-heart mama card. Beautiful.
Feb 27, 2021, 9:54:01 AM
Liz - I love the colors you chose!
Feb 27, 2021, 9:34:59 AM
Maureen Reiss - Really Beautiful cards!!!
Feb 27, 2021, 7:45:18 AM
Penny L Avenengo - Love the soft colors. You're cards are beautiful.
Feb 27, 2021, 6:39:04 AM
Judy Inukai - Beautiful and inspiring.
Feb 27, 2021, 5:49:50 AM
Kim .Clark - What a lovely card. Thanks for sharing.
Feb 27, 2021, 3:14:34 AM
Neen - Love the spring feel of your cards!
Feb 27, 2021, 3:07:09 AM
Helen F - So pretty! I love the colour combinations you've used and the soft look! Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Stay safe! :)
Feb 27, 2021, 12:11:09 AM
Linda Wood - Very lovely, so soft looking and appealing.
Feb 26, 2021, 11:43:46 PM
Kailash - Love the soft colors, beautiful cards!
Feb 26, 2021, 11:43:14 PM
Denise Bryant - Beautiful layering and color combos! Love the pretty details of your cards!
Feb 26, 2021, 11:29:49 PM
Carol E. Wortman - Really love the soft colors and warm design. These SSS stamps and sies are perfect!
Feb 26, 2021, 11:20:41 PM
Lori Spitzer - Hi, Lea - What a lovely sentiment! You are a good daughter - probably a great one, actually - and a fantastic crafter as well. Your card is very pretty and your mom will surely love receiving it. What a fabulous release from SSS, right? Lori S in PA
Feb 26, 2021, 10:41:17 PM
Evelyn - Beautiful card!
Feb 26, 2021, 10:00:58 PM
Mary Ann Reilly - So pretty! I really like how it looks like they are framed. Well done!
Feb 26, 2021, 9:58:51 PM
Beverly Sizemore - How pretty! Love your colors! This is just the nicest Simon Says Stamp release...see so many thing I want! :)
Feb 26, 2021, 9:57:43 PM
Susan M. Shinagawa - My fav is the 2nd watercolored card. It looks so intricate. Beautiful!
Feb 26, 2021, 9:28:39 PM
Sue Smith - Terrific cards. I really like the new background stamp and how you show cased it on your card, TRS
Feb 26, 2021, 9:10:23 PM
Shanna - Beautiful cards!
Feb 26, 2021, 8:36:04 PM
Marisela Delgado - Such wonderful cards. So lovely.
Feb 26, 2021, 8:35:58 PM
TamiB - Such a pretty card!
Feb 26, 2021, 8:19:52 PM
Joan Pilote - Lea, your card is so pretty!! I love the muted pastel colors, it enhances the sentiments!! Thank you for sharing!
Feb 26, 2021, 8:06:24 PM
Jeanne Beam - Such gorgeous cards! Wonderful colors... Thanks for sharing.
Feb 26, 2021, 7:45:31 PM
Emma Sleppy - Beautiful sentiment and card. I love the soft colors you chose!
Feb 26, 2021, 7:40:16 PM
Phyllis Freese - The "beautiful" sentiment you used on your card is the perfect word to describe your cards with the soft spring-time colors you used.
Feb 26, 2021, 7:38:37 PM
Judy Andresen - Enjoy seeing your cards.
Feb 26, 2021, 7:30:54 PM
Cheriese H - so so pretty - loving these backgrounds, I really thought they were patterned papers at first glance!!
Feb 26, 2021, 7:27:50 PM
ava gavloski - Pretty presentation.
Feb 26, 2021, 7:26:05 PM
Patty A Eifert - Beautiful softly colored cards!!
Feb 26, 2021, 7:14:28 PM
Elizabeth Petersen - Your colors are filled with spring and beautiful
Feb 26, 2021, 6:43:53 PM
Nancy Roth - Love your color combinations. Very pretty.
Feb 26, 2021, 6:16:07 PM
Donna Esmiol - Okay so I actually came over today to see how you made that stunning "Mama" card only to find it is a blog hop! This card is really really lovely.
Feb 26, 2021, 6:13:06 PM
susanbcards - That beautiful die is so eye catching, love your cards, so pretty.
Feb 26, 2021, 5:15:15 PM
Rhonda Wilson - Love the layers and the pastel tropical colors!!
Feb 26, 2021, 5:12:07 PM
Lynn Young - Beautiful cards, make me think spring is almost here!
Feb 26, 2021, 5:06:23 PM
Meghan - I love your unique color combo and the gorgeous design!
Feb 26, 2021, 4:56:16 PM
Sheri Waddell - Great cards!!1 Love the colors!!
Feb 26, 2021, 4:39:48 PM
Sheri Kempke - Thanks for sharing your lovely cards with us--these new products are terrific!
Feb 26, 2021, 4:31:10 PM
April Davis - Love the soft backgrounds you made!
Feb 26, 2021, 4:16:36 PM
Lauryne Cunningham - Very pretty! I love the soft colors!
Feb 26, 2021, 4:11:15 PM
Janet D. - Such happy, cheerful cards!
Feb 26, 2021, 4:03:25 PM
Laurel - Thank you for the inspiration. Love the layering.
Feb 26, 2021, 4:01:34 PM
Lori - Very creative cards! Thanks for sharing .
Feb 26, 2021, 3:58:05 PM
Cathy B - Such a beautiful card. I lost my mother several years ago, so I don't get to celebrate Mother's day anymore. God's blessings to you and your mama, Lea.
Feb 26, 2021, 3:48:38 PM
Barbara-Jean - Your cards are delightful!
Feb 26, 2021, 3:24:20 PM
Roxanne Tellini - Love your Mama card. The colors are soothing and pretty. I hope it brings your mama some cheer.
Feb 26, 2021, 3:18:55 PM
Mary Holshouser - Love the layering. Beautiful cards. thanks for sharing txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Feb 26, 2021, 3:05:47 PM
Susan Simons - Such soft delicate cards.
Feb 26, 2021, 2:13:40 PM
Cyndi Morris - Beautiful cards. So many possibilities with this fantastic release.
Feb 26, 2021, 1:54:40 PM
Cheryl Stauffer - I really like the softness and beauty of these cards.
Feb 26, 2021, 1:24:12 PM
Tamala Priebe - Unique and beautiful cards. Love the soft color.
Feb 26, 2021, 1:15:34 PM
DIANNA Durbin - Very pretty!