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To Love and To Be Loved Simon Says Stamp | Day 1 Blog Hop

Hey Crafty friends! I am super excited to join Simon Says Stamp today to celebrate their new release – To Be Loved! Today is day 1 of a 2 day Blog Hop, so be sure to stop in to see all the AMAZING inspiration! I am sharing all the blog hop details and information below! So let’s get started!

Today I am sharing 2 new products with you from the To Be Loved release, I am using the Pixie Dust and I’m Sorry Sentiments. I fell in love with this gorgeous floral and couldn’t wait to watercolor this set. This set has me dreaming of a warm spring day, how about you?

I started by stamping the large floral from the Pixie Dust set onto Canson XL watercolor card stock. Prior to stamping, I prepped the surface with my anti-static powder tool, then stamped the image using Versafine Clair Nocture Ink. I then heat set the image using clear embossing powder.

Next I watercolored the floral using my watercolors. I work in layers, going from lightest to darkest. I ensure each layer is dry before adding the next color. I continued this process until I have the depth of color I was looking for. I watercolored the flower, as well as the background around the flower image. Once the watercolor was completely dry, I die cut the panel using the Studio Light – Grunge – Slimline Filmstrip die set. I also die cut a piece of pattern paper using the larger die in this set.

Next I inked the edges of the filmstrip pattern paper using Distress Ink in Vintage Photo. I applied the ink with a mini blending tool. Next I added some more texture to my card panel using the Simon Says Stamp Old Letter background stamp, as well as the Field Notes set from Tim Holtz. Once the background was complete, I added white splatters. I completed the card by adhering the layers together and adding a sentiment from the I’m Sorry Sentiments set. I distressed the edges using my distress tool, as well as applied distress ink for a vintage feel.

I had so much fun using these sets! There are so many amazing possibilities with this new collection!

  • Today is day 1 of the two day blog hop. Be sure to check out day 2 tomorrow as well for the amazing inspiration. You can find all the details at Simon Says Stamp Blog 
  • Be sure to visit the  To Be Loved release galleries. You will see so many beautiful and inspiring projects using the new release. You can also check out the previous release gallery as well To Love. Please share your cards and projects here too, we can’t wait to see them! Come join us over on Instagram and use the tag #SSSToBeLoved, #SSSToLove to see all the makes, as well as share these tag on your makes! (#SimonSaysStamp, #SSSendACard, and #SSSUnitedWeCraft)
  • I am sharing a graphic below that shares the promotion for today’s blog hop. Our exclusive Circle Hoops embossing folder is automatically added to your cart that contains $50 or more of To Love OR To Be Loved release products! This gift with purchase will expire 1/12 at 11:59 pm EST or while supplies last.
  • Please be sure to visit the Simon Says Stamp site to see the new release – it is AWESOME! To be Loved
  • SSS is giving away a $25 coupon on every stop of the hop from the blog comment section. They will choose the winners and post them on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 15th of January. You can email them to claim your prize. 
  • Be sure to start from the beginning at Simon Says Stamp Blog to see all the amazing inspiration and comment along the way!

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Product links for today’s card are listed below. I appreciate your support, if you shop through these links I earn a small commission with no extra cost to you. Have a great week!

Simon Says Stamp Supply List

Comments

  5. Beautiful card Natasha! I love watching your videos. You make it look so effortless. Awesome job!

  10. Natasha, I absolutely love the blend of the vintage background with vibrancy of the gorgeous colors of the flowers. Your work is stunning.

  16. Visiting your blog after so long! This is beautiful my friend! I love your watercoloring and the subtle grunge elements in the background 💖

  20. This is a really cool card. I LOVE all the different things you’ve done to it and the deep, bold colors!

  29. Fabulous card! Love the bright, watercolor flowers and the overall distressed look & all the little extras you added. Love it!

  34. Fabulous card! Your watercolouring is beautiful! And I love the vintage-looking background!

  37. Love the vintage look of the background and the beautiful sentiment, color of the flowers are great too, nice job!

  39. This is gorgeous. I have a friend, who is more like a mom, who was just diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, and I have been wanting ideas for a card… she loves my handmade cards, but I’ve not had any inspiration. Headed straight to SSS to grab some of these supplies 🩷

  51. This project is absolutely gorgeous! I work in a library and this would make such a pretty gift as a book mark!

  52. Beautiful card. I love the background and the fact that it adds to the feeling without taking away from the beautiful floral. Thanks for sharing!

  54. Lovely card with a bit of vintage appeal to it that I love. Really beautiful flowers to compliment the background…stunning work!

  58. Oh My goodness…
    I love all of your makes! Such Beautiful inspiration.
    You always get my creative juices flowing… and this
    new release is absolutely gonna be FUN! Thanks again…
    Have a Blessed New year!

  60. Nice job on your watercoloring. I never thought about heat setting with clear embossing powder. Brilliant.
    Learn something new every day.

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