Hello, crafty friends! Welcome to Day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp Shine On Release Blog Hop.
Today I’m sharing a sweet seagull and floral-themed card featuring some of my favourite products from this beautiful new release.
I hope this card inspires you to get crafty! Let me know in the comments which new product from this release has caught your eye.
I’m loving the new A7 arch die set, the set is amazing value and make it so easy to create beautiful 5×7 shaped cards. The new ink colours are gorgeous and the new 1″ blending bruses make ink blending smooth, quick, and effortless.
Video Coming SOON
New Products Featured
• A7 Arches Wafer Dies ( Card base and layers)
• Dewdrop Daisy Wafer Dies ( Flowers)
• Silly Seagulls Wafer Dies ( Birds)
• Weathered Pilings Wafer Dies ( wooden element)
• Dancing Meadows Wafer Dies ( Tiny flowers on the seagull’s head)
• Presto Pop Embossing Folder ( background texture)
• Glow On EZ Strips ( sentiments)
• Yellow Sunrises Ink Cubes ( Main ink colours used)
• 4 Large Shading Brushes
• 4 Detail Shading Brushes
• Rainbow Stardust Embellishment Mix
The process
Card Base and Backing Panels
First, I die-cut the arch-shaped card base in layers from Neenah 110lb cardstock, using the A7 Arches Wafer Dies.
Then, using the Yellow Sunrises Ink Cubes, I blended Shell at the bottom, Flax in the middle, and Coral at the top.
After that, I embossed the panel with the Presto Pop Embossing Folder and lightly applied white ink over the raised areas to highlight the texture.
The flowers
Next, I die-cut the flowers from Neenah White cardstock. I blended Wheat ink in the centre of each flower and over the stems. Then, I added a touch of Mocha ink to the centre of the flower layers to create extra depth before assembling them.
For the stems, I blended Pine ink to add contrast and complement the warm tones of the flowers.
Finally, I die-cut the flower centres from Spellbinders Beeswax ColorWheel Cardstock and added a hint of Mocha ink around the edges for extra dimension and definition.
Seagulls
For the seagulls, I blended a hint of Flannel ink around the edges to add a little definition.
I also die-cut an extra set of wings and layered them on top to give the seagulls a bit more dimension and make them even cuter.
The tiny flowers on the seagull’s heads were made using die-cuts made with the new Dancing Meadows Wafer Dies, coloured with Pawsitively Saturated Heather ink
Weathered Pilings
For the Weathered Pilings, I die-cut the pieces from Neenah White cardstock.
I blended Wood ink as the base, then added Mocha and Nutmeg inks to create a realistic weathered wood effect and bring out the texture.
Assembling
Once I had all the elements inked and assembled, I arranged and adhered them to the arched panel to create the final composition.
To finish the card, I added a few Glow On EZ Strips, along with Rainbow Stardust Embellishment to add a little sparkle.
Blog Hop & Giveaway
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from your blog comment section.
The winners will be chosen and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog, where they can find out how to redeem their prize.
That’s all for today.
Thanks for stopping by.
X Bibi
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I never thought seagulls could be pretty, but yours are terrific!
This card is gorgeous! I love the seagulls!
I love how the daisies are surrounding the seagulls!! It’s so fun but elegant at yhe same time. Beautiful!@
Well, I have to be honest and admit that I wasn’t immediately drawn to this free flower image UNTIL I saw your card. Wow! Great inspiration and great image.
Gorgeous cards!! Love the A7 arch dies! The seagulls are cute!
Thanks for sharing your creative steps on making this beautiful card. The seagulls are too cute and the piling too. On my wish list and now may add those sweet daisies to boot.
Stunning card!
Your blending is fantastic. The daisies are gorgeous…and the seagulls are adorable!
This card is absolutely stunning. I really love the way you incorporated the Seagulls with the Daisies. Now I guess I’m going to have get the Seagulls. Thank you for such an amazing card.
Beautiful card, the seagulls are really cute and I love the shading on your daisies. Wonderful new collection, and fantastic inspiration from the blog hop. Thanks so much for the chance to win xx
I just love this. Can’t say anything more than I love it.
Love this card
The flowers look so realistic
Love your creativity
The daisies look so realistic
This card is so sweet.
Really Beautiful card!!!!! Love these seagulls!!!!
The arch shape is perfect! I LOVE the seagulls! So sweet!!!
WOW! What a fabulous card! Love it.
Love this look! It’s always fun to see what you do with new things. You have great creativity.
The florals alone are lovely, but the seagulls add an additional touch of loveliness! I love this card!
Your card is absolutely stunning! I’m on vacation reading this post and it’s perfect as I’m seeing all the seagulls every day!
I love the sentiment and feel of your card! It’s absolutely stunning and sweet!
This is such a beautiful card
Super cute scene Bibi. Love the textures background and those die-cuts. Thanks for the inspiration!
The card base is beautiful! love this sweet card!
Amazing and unique card!
Love the coloring on the daisies. Beautiful card!
Love this card, great colors, composition and leaves a smile on your face!
Beautiful card! I love the ink blending on the die-cuts.
Who would think a seagull card could be so beautiful! Your cards are always gorgeous! This is no exception.
So cute Bibi. I can’t wait til I get my supplies! Thank you for your expert inspiration.
Your seagulls are adorable. If all seagulls were this great, people wouldn’t mind when they steal our french fries.
love your card! the seagulls cracks me up! love the daisies & arch too! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful card
Such a pretty card!
Gulls and daisies? I wouldn’t have paired those together but your imagination is better than mine and it looks so cute with both of those. Excellent job.
The seagulls are a favorite die!
I would never have guessed flowers & seagulls would look so lovely together!!
Awesome card! I love the embossed background and pretty flowers, and the seagulls are awesome! Love the colors and details!
Great shading detail in the center of the daisies. Very eye-catching!
Beautiful. Whimsical. Charming. I’m so glad I zoomed in on the photo. I think that embossing folder has my name on it. 😉
Love your colour choices Bibbi. Lovely to see your reel showing the process and the cute details like the flowers on the gulls. Gorgeous and beautiful sentiment too! xoxo
so, so cute. the seagulls are awesome and flowers are beautiful
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Amazing card! Thanks for sharing.
Stunning, I am in awe of your card. I love the design, the colors and wish I was so creative. What an amazing card. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Your card is absolutely stunning. Really love the use of the flowers with the seagulls. So creative. Thanks for sharing.
Daisies and seagulls–be still my heart! I love those florals….look great with the arch too!
Oh My!
Those Daisies look realistic enough to pick!
Thanks for sharing your talent.
Your card is beautiful. The background is stunning and who would have thought seagulls could be so cute, LOL.
Wonderful card!! Your colors are fantastic!! Love how you combined all the elements and the arch card is perfect. The sea gulls are such fun. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!!
Seagulls and flowers??? who knew! How delightful this card is! Thank you Bibi for your inspiration.
Fabulous card! Love the textured background and ink blending!
Beautiful card! Love how you ink blended on the daisies and the seagull cheeks.
Loved your embossing folder for your backgroun and Seagull and daisies are perfect for this card
I love the seagulls! I will need to try making the A7 arch die into a card. Thanks for showing how you made the card!
Wow! I love your ink blending! What a pretty card!
Fantastic card design! I never would have thought of combing seagulls with the daisies, but it totally works. Your color choices and ink blending are wonderful! So many things in this release to love. The seagulls are working their way into my heart!
What a fun card!
Love the seagulls!! They turned a lovely floral card into a “so much fun” card!!
Bibi, I love your style of cardmaking so much! I had no words which could describe how I feel when I see your art work! Thank you for inspiring me.
Cute card! I love the combination of the flowers and birds.
Wonderful card! The background is beautiful and those seagulls are so cute! I really like the seagulls and the floral cover plate, it’s so perfect to make lots of flowers.
OMG your composition is exquisite- beautiful workmanship, Bibi
BEAUTIFUL card! Love you ink blending!
I got seagull wedding cake topper. I’m not sure who would have such a thing outside of seagulls, but it made me giggle. I love the card!
Such a beautiful card! I wouldn’t have imagined the sea gulls and the daisies in the same card, but they look beautiful!
I LOVE this card!! I never would have thought to use daisies and seagulls on the same card, but it WORKS!!
Great job on the blending
Wow! The card details are amazing. Great ideas and such an inspirational card.
Beautiful combination!