Hello from the north of Scotland! Welcome to my blog and to Simon Says Stamp Sunnier days ahead Blog hop.
We are celebrating a new release and for today I’m using the absolutely gorgeous Spring Flowers stamp set together with Outline Mama wafer die.
Explore the whole release here!
Mama so very grateful for you
For this card, I wanted to use the outline of the large die-cut word “Mama”
- I started by stamping the flowers and leaves from Spring Flowers stamp set on cold press Arches watercolour paper using Versafine Onix Black ink.
- Then, I applied colours using Schmincke watercolour paints.
- Using my Tim Holtz Snips I fussy cut the images.
- I die cut the large word ( MAMA) out of white and black cardstock and I glued the black one over the white one.
- I then die cut a piece ofTonic watercolor paperfor the background usingWonky Rectangles dies.
- Next, I arranged the images and the large die cut word over the background panel and I glued everything using Nuvo Deluxe adhesive.
- Then, I stamped the sentiment ‘So very grateful for you” from Simple Sentiments stamp set, using Versafine Black Onix Ink.
- I adhered the panel watercolor panel onto a piece of kraft paper using double-sided tape and I stick this on a card base also using double-sided tape.
- I embellished with sequins.
Mama you are numero uno
- For this card, I make a card base out of Tonic Watercolor paper and I adhered all the elements directly on the panel using liquid glue.
- I also used a pre-printed sentiment: You’re Numero Uno ( you’re number one) from Sentiments Stripes Reverse Love.
Tonic Watercolor paper is a very nice looking white watercolor paper.
- It is affordable and it is great to create inked backgrounds or for mixed media.
- It is very nice to create card bases like the one in the picture below.
- It is also nice for die cut words and it is also great for stamping sentiments on or solid bold images.
However, this paper seems to be more alike to mixed media quality paper as it doesn’t hold the watercolors washes as you would expect and the paint always bleed over the stamped lines or beyond.
Mama I love you so very much
For this card, I inlaid the die-cut word “Mama” over the stamped composition.
- I first stamped the images on Arches Cold Press watercolour paper using Versafine Black Onix ink and I also did a little bit of masking.
- I applied colour using Schmincke watercolour paints.
- I also die cut the large word out of kraft cardstock and put aside.
- Then, I die cut the watercolour panel using the large Mama die.
- Using double-sided tape I adhered the watercolor panel over a piece of kraft cardstock.
- I then inlaid the Outline of the word MAMA I die cut out of kraft cardstock and I glued the letters I die cut our of the watercolour panel.
- I sued aCraft Perfect A2 Card Blank. These are really premium quality card bases and envelopes.
also used a pre-printed sentiment: ” I love you so very much” from Sentiments Stripes Reverse Love.
Hold Fast in this storm mama, you are strong
I also wanted to do something totally different.
So for this card, I used some of the stamps from Your Light stamp set together withOutline Mama wafer die.
You can see more of “Your Light Stamp set” in the video here!
Hard to see in pictures but defo my latest great discoveries. I also used “Peacock Plume” Nuvo Sparkle Spray on Tonic Watercolor paper.
This new color of Nuvo Sparkle spray is part of the next new Nuvo trend called White Wonderland (available from June).
I listed below some sparkle sprays available on the Simon Says Stamps that could be interesting for you.
You can place the spray far away from the paper to create speckles or close to the paper to totally cover its surface to create the most spectacular metallic texture.
Once you apply the spray you can seal it using Gesso or Distress Glaze.
It is simply beautiful for die-cut words. I’ll get a video done on this as soon as I get more colors.
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That’s all for today. I hope I could inspire you to create using beautiful Simon Says Stamp supplies.
Happy Crafting
Stay Safe!
Bibi
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How pretty they all are. I LOVE how you colored the leaves in blue/green. I'm going to look at your cards again because I really love them!
I love your watercolored flowers, the colors are amazing. Thanks for sharing
Amazing cards using the new goodies! Love them all!
Babi, your cards are gorgeous. I love the color combinations! Amazing!
Your water-colored flowers are so beautiful. Wish we had a video to see how you did them. This release has some fantastic things in it.
Gorgeous cards! Amazing watercoloring and compositions. I love your color palette.
What beautiful cards, Bibi! Love each one of them. Your watercolors are so pretty.
Super cards, I love the Stay Strong one. Thanks.
These are all gorgeous! Love the watercoloring and colors you chose. Will have to check out the sparkle spray.
Love your mama cards. Thanks for sharing.
I love how you used the MAMA die! So many great designs! And so bold!
Your cards are beautiful and I love that Nuvo Sparkle spray you used.
Gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing
All so beautiful!!
Each one is absolutely stunning!!
Beautiful and dimensional designs, FABULOUS!
So lovely! Your work is amazing!
Well Bibi…all of these are just stunning! Love the colors you used and your card designs! I actually ordered the MAMA die already!
Amazing color! and fabulous talent! Thank you for sharing.
Love your cards and especially the Mama die.
As I scrolled down, each new card drew another WOW! These are all gorgeous and beautifully created and colored!
Love your coloring, so unique and beautiful! This release is really special.
Beautiful cards!
Great collection of cards.
Love the flowers but that
last card is so elegant
that it's my favorite.
thanks for sharing
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Love your cards. They are all so pretty, thank you for sharing with us. Take care and stay healthy.
Love the colors on the first two, but the You Are Strong card is so beautiful, I love everything about it. Thanks!
Oh my these are fabulous, love your water coloring!
Oh my goodness! Your cards are AMAZING and I love how you used the MAMA die!! Your card project designs and color palettes are so lovely!!
Amazing!
Awesome Sunny Days Ahead Release! Awesome creations! I love your watercoloring, they are all beautiful!
Lovely, deep, rich colors on the floral cards and the cut out border around the third card was so pretty.
Love an organic look to a card. Very lovely cards. Thanks and please be healthy!
Your cards are so beautiful!
What lovely and inspiring cards.
Fabulous cards!! Your designs are magnificent!! I love the way you colored the flowers!!
Beautiful watercoloring. And I love using the MAMA as a background.
So pretty! Love this release!
These cards are so pretty. You do a great job with watercolors.
I like your unusual style…lovely cards!!
Oh I LOVE your beautiful cards!!!
Great cards!
Thank you for sharing. My mother has always been 'Mama' to me.
I love your water coloring–it's gorgeous, colors are so vibrant! Great release from SSS
Love the use of the MAMA die, and the die cut inlays! Thank you!
What a pretty bunch of cards…love them.
Thanks for the amazing inspiration. I love the gorgeous coloring and the great sentiments. The new release is great. Especially the fabulous dies.
These cards make me wish I was your mama, I'd love to be the recipient. They are so lovely.
Beautiful cards! Love your designs and the coloring!
Your cards are stunning! Very beautiful water coloring!
Love!
Lovely cards, especially the blue greens.
The flowers are beautiful, and I love the rich colors you used for your cards. A very inspiring post!
Your cards are wonderful. Thank you.
Beautiful cards. I love the Spring Flowers stamp — so many possibilities!
Such gorgeous cards!
Thanks so much for sharing.
Very elegant cards! Any Mom would be so happy receive one of your cards.
wow! your cards are amazing. I love everything about them. Thank you for sharing those awesome ideas.
I love the colors, and the sequins add the final touch.
That's a lovely word die, love how you combined it with the flowers.
Beautiful cards Bibi! Love your watercolour style, lovely colours and designs.
The cards are all so pretty, but I absolutely love the way you colored the flowers in the first two cards! Gives them a totally unique look!
Gorgeous color combos on these beauties.
Love all the flowers in this release… Unfortunately I am without a Mom now. These would be great for many occasions. Thanks for sharing them.
Awesome cards. Very striking.
Love all of these cards! You have a great eye for color. BEAUTIFUL!
Your cards are truly beautiful. Those red flowers are gorgeous! I really miss my Mom…
Absolutely gorgeous set of cards!
I love the bright colors you use.
wow your cards are gorgeous – the multi tone coloring on the flowers is very inspiring
Beautiful cards!
Beautiful mother's day cards! Thank you for multiple ideas and inspiration.
Nuvo Sparkle Spray! ♥♥♥
So many great ideas for Mother's Day cards. Very inspiring!
Lovely cards!
Absolutely stunning.
Beautiful! I love how the kraft paper contrasts with the colored stamps!
What a beautiful title for a beautiful release. So many wonderful products and artists for us to follow. As an Australian 🇦🇺 I especially love the “Mum” die. A lot of the cards I used to make for my Mum, before she passed, had the top of the “O” cut out of them🙂 Thank you to Simon for the release and to you for the inspiration 💖
Very different sentiment. I LOVE it.
Lovely cards!
The colors on your flowers are vibrant and beautiful
Your watercoloring on these Mother's Day cards is beautiful!
Both the cards are amazing and the highlight is the die cut sentiment
Thank you for sharing four beautiful cards with us.
Absolutely gorgeous cards
Stunning cards, love the designs!
Beautiful floral designs and coloring! Love the Outline Mama die too. Lovely cards!
So pretty, love that watercolouring!
You've created some fabulous cards. Love the black with those beautiful colors.
Great examples for different styles.
These are so, so beautiful, love them all!
What a beautiful collection of cards!
Beautiful cards
Gorgeous cards, both of them.are so lovely.. I am in love with the watercolors now.. They are fantastic and so much full of positive vibes.. I love them
I love your color choice. All of these cards are amazing.
Great cards!
Love all the different ways you used the mama die. The inlaid is my favorite.
SWOON!! These are BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE the colors!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
Very pretty cards
Cards are great. I especially like the one using the border bling die. Thank you for sharing your talent!
Really like the border bling card! Thank you for sharing your talent!
Your watercolored images are very striking on the crisp white cardstock, Bravo!!
Wow! All of your cards are works of art; the last one is my favorite because of the color, texture, and the die-cut frame is perfect! Thank you
Ooooh, your cards are fantastic! I love the deep, rich colors. Fun for a variation of the brights and pastels (which I love).
Wow!!! These are GORGEOUS!!!!
All four of your cards are absolutely stunning!!
Love your card. So pretty.
Simply gorgeous! love the first one!
Beautiful! I love how you popped up your flowers and sentiments. Each one is gorgeous. TFS!
Wonderful Mama cards.
Love all the dimension and pretty colors on your cards! Great inspiration – thanks for sharing!
Love your colorful flowers
The spring flowers set is one of my faves from this release, thank you for sharing inspiration!
So many nice designs! Each one has its own charm. I especially like the new SSS dies for MOM, MAMA, and MUM. Not only do they look great (as evidenced in your cards) but they allow crafters to use the name that really suits them.
Such pretty cards tyfs
Beautiful cards Bibi! It was hard to choose a favorite, in the end I chose the watercolored one, so artsy with those beautifully colored flowers and craft letters. TFS
very beautiful cards, each very unique
thanks for sharing
Barb Housner
Super pretty cards! Love the designs and colors! 🙂
I love the rich color tones you used. I especially like the composition of the first card. Thank you for the inspiration!
I literally couldn't pick a favorite from your batch. Thanks so much
for sharing your cards!
Those flowers are gorgeous, and so is your watercoloring! I love the colors.
These are beautiful! I love the colors r that you chose. I love Earth tones and neutrals so these darker colors look wonderful to me.
I love all your cards you created each one different and unique thanks for sharing
I love the rich deep water coloring. The bold black sentiment really give the card a popping statement.
Very beautiful.
Erica K.
WOW! WOW! WOW! These cards are gorgeous! I love your water colouring with the large word dies, that either are in black or dry embossed! I also really enjoyed reading your blog, and your explanation of the watercolour paper. I have never used archers cold pressed, as it seems very expensive to me, and I am not a great watercolourer. It was great to see the results from the different paper, and your explanation of how each of them preforms! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Such pretty flowers. Love the you are strong one especially.