Friday, February 19, 2016

Simon Says Stamp Reason to Smile Blog Hop (& GIVEAWAY)!

Hi everyone!

Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Reason to Smile Blog Hop! You should be arriving from the super talented Suzy Plantamura's blog


In case you missed it, here is the entire fabulous new release including stamps, dies, Suzy's prints, embossing powders, stitch-able dies, and FELT:



Here are the cards I created for today's hop:



For this first card, I painted a sunset scene on Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Cardstock with Gansai Watercolors, let it dry, and stamped a couple of clouds from Simon's new Cloudy Sky Stamps with Simon's White Pigment Ink. I then die cut a few clouds from Simon's coordinating Clouds Dies, inked up the bottoms with a couple of Simon's inks, and gave them some 'silver lining' via a Sakura Stardust Clear Glitter Pen. I adhered the watercolored panel to a notecard made from Neenah Solar White Cardstock, added a strip of patterned paper, and a thin strip of Darice Grey Sparkle Tape. The sentiment was white heat embossing on Simon's Black Cardstock and the clouds were adhered with Foam Tape.


For my second card, I white heat embossed the flowers and leaves from Simon's Spring Flowers Stamp Set on a piece of Ranger Watercolor Paper before loosely painting them with my Gansai Watercolors. I flicked some of the colour onto the panel with a paint brush and once dried I die cut
it with the rectangle from Simon's Bundle of Stitches Dies. I adhered the panel to a piece of Simon's Doll Pink Cardstock before adhering it to my notecard. I die cut Simon's Prayers Die, inked it up with Versamark Ink, and heat embossed it with Simon's beautiful new Rose Gold Ultrafine Embossing Powder before adding it to my card.

Supplies:



Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a Simon Goody Bag worth about $50 on every stop of the hop! Winners will be drawn this coming Tuesday, February 23rd and will be contacted by Simon Says Stamp.

Thanks for stopping by! Your next stop is the fabulous Yana Smakula's blog

Sarah

754 comments:

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Lucinda said...

I really like the card with the clouds. It feels peaceful. Thank you for sharing

crafter said...

Beautiful floral card! The design of the cloud card is awesome too. Thanks!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous watercolouring!

Stacy said...

Stunning cards! Love that background on the first one and the watercolor flowers are fabulous.

Annette said...

I love the watercolor background and the way you colored the flowers. Beautiful!

Nenya said...

The clouds and the background card - so beautiful and my favourite.

Stephanie said...

You have done very lovely watercoloring - love your second card!

Simply AJ said...

Beautiful cards!!

Debbie said...

Beautiful background with beautiful flowers
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Leslie L. said...

I love the cloud set and your project is great.

Judy said...

Lovely cards. Your prayer card is so pretty. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

I love, love, love your second card. Beautiful!

CreativSpirit said...

Two really beautiful cards, love the watercoloring on the second card, it's so pretty.

Beth Green said...

The prayer card is so beautiful. I love the stamp set.

Ericka Strange said...

Great cards love the colors and the tulips are beatuiful. Thanks for sharing!

Audrey J said...

Very nice cards!

Sandy Small said...

I really like the loose watercoloring on the flower card. The subtle cloud stamps on the first card is nice.

Debbie A. said...

Oh, wow! Thank you so much Sarah for sharing your artistry with us! I am in love with your Spring Flowers card and the watercoloring you did! I already wanted the stamp set and you have me more reasons to! Thanks again for participating in this fun hop. God bless you.

LaurieJ said...

Your watercoloring is quite lovely! Thank you for sharing your creations.

Marcia said...

Beautiful cards. soft and delicate looking

Gail Alcorn said...

Love the "prayer" card! Beautiful!

sally said...

Love the one with the clouds and the sentiment.

Marty said...

I really love both of your cards. The cloud card fits the sentiment perfectly and the flowers are stunning in the second card.

StampNK said...

Your cards are so pretty and the one with the watercolored flowers has me awestruck!

Malini C. said...

I love the cloud card and the sentiment is so inspirational and perfect for so many people. :)

teachdanz said...

such beautiful cards!! really love that sky background!

Unknown said...

Thanks for the great ideas - I love the bright colors you used!

Betty Neville said...

These are beautiful! Your sunset background is fabulous!

Sherry Butcher said...

Love this new release, great cards! Thanks for sharing.

HolyLise said...

Your prayers card looks amazing!!! The water coloring is awesome!

Nora Noll said...

Wow!! Such stunning cards!! Different looks but both are so fabulous.

Rhonda Frerichs said...

Great cards, I love the water color flowers. Thanks for sharing!!

Marcia said...

Love the cards. I got to your first card and thought "this is it!" then I got to the second card. Thank goodness I don't have to choose just one!

Ladyj711 said...

Call me weird but I love clouds, anything that looks like little puffs of cotton can't be bad! And your
Clouds are some of the prettiest I have seen! Love them! Beautiful work

Elise Smith said...

I love the painted sunset! So beautiful! And the rich pink florals are gorgeous too! The Spring Flowers set is so soft and modern.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

love your creation, they're just gorgeous!

Colleen said...

Beautiful cards, love the colors.

Margarita Navarro-Rivera said...

I like both of your cards, but the flower card is magnificent!

Cynthia said...

Lovely projects, Sarah! Thanks for the inspiration.

NPurdum56 said...

What pretty cards! Cute! :)

Unknown said...

Gorgeous water coloring. I love your cards. Thanks so much for sharing

Jeri said...

Gorgeous cards. I'm loving that rose gold embossing powder. Looks like a must have.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous designs!! Thanks for sharing so many great ideas.

Trio chat Gris said...

Love the watercolors. Great cards.

Nancy K said...

awesome cards, Sarah! you've sold me, I need these sets!

Kiyandesu said...

I really like the cloud card - the colors for the sun above the clouds and the clouds stamped in a wispy-looking white. Just beautiful.

Kathy H said...

Really love your cards! The first one has such a unique look to it.

pamboe said...

I love the pink floral card. Your color choice and shading are beautiful!

Unknown said...

Great cards!!!!

Super Stick Chick said...

Love your amazing watercoloring techniques.

judysusa said...

Gorgeous watercoloring!

Unknown said...

The cards you made are so beautiful! I love the cloud stamps! I have a tiny cloud punch that someone gave me at a craft fair. We were both crafters and we were talking and I don't remember what happened or that I said but she just gave me that sky punch! These stamps are way bugger then my punch. Hey, maybe I could combine the 2! You did a beautiful job with your cards. I love both cards!

Unknown said...

I should have said way bigger, not way bugger. What happened to my spell check? LOL It should also say or what I said not that I said. I have to check my spell and grammar check!

Tricia Coffin said...

The clouds card is catchy and very nice looking. The prayers card is lovely with the flowers and their colors. Great job on both!

Gailanne said...

Your 'prayers' card is absolutely stunning. Well done.

Sheri Elmont said...

I love the beautiful sky and the way you touched the clouds with the blue. And the Prayers card will be perfect for someone who needs some encouragement.

KnitCrochetSpin said...

I especially like the card with the clouds! It made me smile.

Laura said...

I really like the watercolor flower card.

Unknown said...

So beautiful cards !

Amanda Hart said...

I really do love the Spring Flower Stamp Set. It is so versatile. The colors you picked are gorgeous.

Carol said...

Beautiful cards, Sarah! I especially like your watercolour background for the clouds. You can almost feel the sun about to shine!

Mateja M said...

Wow. Love how your second card turned out. Such an amazing look :)

Unknown said...

I love the how the colors pop, and I am going to try the watercolors. Very pretty.

Unknown said...

I love the color clarity of the watercolors. Very pretty!

Martina N said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration.

Handcraftedbyhelen said...

Your watercolour techninquest is wonderful, the cards are fantastic

Pippa67 said...

Wow love your background with the clouds. Gorgeous.

Donna K. said...

Love the watercolor effects. Will have to try the watercolor set you recommend.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing Sarah. Your cards were just the inspirations needed today.

Janet said...

I love that you made backgrounds with these images. I forget to do things like that, but I love it!

Julye said...

2 beautiful cards love the sunset card a perfect sky , what a clever person you are ,like how it still has a clean and crisp look. The second card very inspiring too especially to me , think I might give the loose painting a go I might be able to manage that. Two cards which are definitely reasons to smile. thank you.

Judie said...

The prayers card is simply gorgeous. I love the effect you achieve with colouring out of the lines.

BrendaB said...

Beautiful cards! I especially love the background you created on the cloud card!

Maureen Chandler said...

WOW - I love your watercoloring and your cards are just beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing your creations!!

mapo said...

Lovely cards Sarah

Lee said...

Oh that second card is so dreamy! I can't wait for the stamp to be back in stock. I missed it this time around.

My Hyer Space said...

Really like the spring flower card

Unknown said...

Love the watercolor background on that first card.

Michelle Brown said...

Sarah, I really love the beautiful job you did on your second card and I love the new rose gold embossing powder! Great job!!!!!

Thanks for sharing!
Michelle

Dodie said...

Oh, my, Sarah! Both cards are gorgeous, but I can't stop drooling over the prayers card. Beautiful!

Cheryl said...

Both are gorgeous cards! Thank you for the inspiration.

flowerdisco said...

love the watercolors on both card and those fainted clouds so pretty.

lilvtchic said...

Lovely cards!

Unknown said...

great cards

Shelly Rasske said...

Beautiful cards!

Lori said...

This is a gorgeous card! I love it and can't wait to get the materials to make it! Thanks for your wonderful inspiration! Lori

Lori said...

This is a gorgeous card! I love it and can't wait to get the materials to make it! Thanks for your wonderful inspiration! Lori

Tanvi said...

Absolutely gorgeous cards!

Mayra Martinez said...

Wow. your creations are stunning. Cant wait to try them out.
Thanks.

Charlotte Taylor said...

Love your cards.

Dona G. said...

Love your card designs! Think I need to evaluate the supplies budget....

Sharla said...

Your water coloring is amazing!! I love those clouds and the background!

kimberly storti said...

Hello Sarah,
These are absolutely beautiful cards!! Thank you for sharing!!!

Elise Mugovan said...

Beautiful watercolor background and flowers. Just love the clouds!

Sabrina said...

Very beautiful cards!!

barbara Cobb said...

I love the stamps you used, and like watercolor stock, very much..lovely spring look..

Unknown said...

Two stunning cards with wonderful watercolors.

Berina RGA said...

Beautiful cards!! Love the watercoloring!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

Ladyj711 said...

Love that spring flower stamp. There are so many variations you can do
To this artsy sketch of flowers....so pretty

Anonymous said...

Your two cards are winners! Love them!! Very talented young lady. Denise Freeman

Karen said...

This release makes me so hoppy! ;) That second card is so beautiful.

Migdalia said...

Both cards are just gorgeous! I love the cute clouds!

Jamie said...

Love the cloud stamps! Thanks for sharing!

Kendra said...

These are gorgeous cards and defiantly a reason to smile!!

Kat said...

Love the flower card!

Unknown said...

I love the cards. The background of the first card is scrumptious and the colours of the flowers on the second card are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your talent!

Robin B. said...

Wow, the backgrounds on your cards are stunning!! Love the colors and layering, thanks for sharing.

Kit A said...

Lovely cards!

Angie McKee said...

Your sunset background is absolutely brilliant! You used colors for it that I never would have thought to use and they look PERFECT! Really creative & lovely! I'm also in love with the cloud images stamped in white....it adds an ethereal touch!

Unknown said...

Wow!! Fantastic cards!!! Really like your prayers card!

Daria Z. said...

Both of your cards are so beautiful, Sarah! Love the sentiment on the first.

DonnaS said...

Love them both! Beautiful.

Unknown said...

Love your colors!

Maxine said...

Your cloud card is my favorite of the hop...I been to all but one ! So beautiful!

Carol H. said...

Both of your cards are just totally beautiful. I really really love the first one with the clouds and very pretty background!

Jane Z said...

Absolutely stunning cards, Sarah! I love your watercoloring and use of dies! Simply amazing...you have me inspired now! :)

Loly Borda said...

Beautiful cards, my favorite is the second one, awesome water-coloring. TFS

Unknown said...

beautiful cards !!!

Unknown said...

your cards are gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Lovely cards! I especially like your water coloring on the second. Thank you for sharing.

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards. I love the watercoloring.

juliebrus said...

Your cards are beautiful. This is an awesome release!

Andrea D. La Vigne said...

Both cards are great! Love the colors you used, especially for your sunny sky one.
Andrea
Andrea's Paper Antics

Kris in Alaska said...

Wowsers! That second card is simply stunning!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards. I love your watercolor flowers. So gorgeous!

Daniela said...

Wow...such a wonderful release!
Hughes daniela

Anonymous said...

Especially love your second card - the watercoloring is so pretty !!!

Debra said...

Wow...absolutely fantastic. Love how you used the products!

Cindy G said...

I especially love the colors you chose for the spring flowers card. Really beautiful.

Gemgrrl said...

Oh, my... that first card is perfection! I'm inspired now...

Cheryl H said...

Absolutely AMAZING! I love what you did with both cards.

Valerie S said...

Wow, gorgeous cards!

Unknown said...

The flowers on your prayer card are incredible. I need to remember to emboss with white.

Rachel V said...

Absolutely amazing cards. Everything you make is Pin worthy!

Sherry said...

Awesome cards. Love the background on your first card.

Nadine said...

both cards are fabulous! :D I rally really like them!

Ellen C. said...

Your Spring Flowers are gorgeous and I love the way your clouds look on top of the water colored background. Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

I absolutely loved you water colored floral images!! Simply beautiful!!

Lucy E. said...

Your cards are both so pretty and yet so different. The sunset colors are so beautiful. The flowered card is stunning!

Judy R. said...

I especially like the flowered card, although I love the sunset you created on the other card.

Sally Richardson said...

OMG OMG OMG.. what gorgeous cards xxx

Mary Guikema said...

I love the flower card. It's beautiful

Katie M said...

Wow, beautiful,just beautiful

Sandy said...

Love your colorful cloud card and especially love your Spring Flower card.

Rebecca said...

I really loved your cards. You have inspired me to play with watercolor! Thanks!

Vilena Grishina said...

Fabulous cards!

Unknown said...

The cloud card looks calming. Beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing

Unknown said...

So beautiful! I love the colors you used on the prayers card!

Josiejam28 said...

Wow, totally awesome, thanks for the inspiration.

Allison said...

Nice cards love the watercoloring ...

Anonymous said...

LOvely card!
~Gin K.~

Karen said...

Love the Peeps! All the cards are lovely.

Yiho Lee said...

i love that sunset background on your card with clouds its very pretty

Unknown said...

Sarah love your cards. I hope to be as good as you ladies are.

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