Hi everyone!
I'm finally able to start sharing some cards featuring the beautiful Simon Says Stamp July Card Kit: Cool Summer!
The July Card Kit has been so much fun to play with!
For today's cards I used my T Ruler and a pencil to create a tempory grid on the white cardstock sized to fit the solid circle image from the One Cool Pineapple Stamp Set. A gap was left between the 4th and 5th rows for sentiments.
I used 5 colours of ink for each card and, like a Sudoku puzzle, used each colour only once per column and row. Creating the grid allowed me to stamp all the circles in one colour before moving on to the next colour. I also used Hero Arts Stamp Cleaner between colours so I wouldn't have to worry about colours mixing.
I used the rectangle from Simon's Bundle of Stitches to die cut my stamped panels, adhering them to notecards made from Simon's Doll Pink, Island Blue, and Green Leaf Cardstock.
The Hello and Beautiful sentiments (as well as the larger butterflies) are from the American Crafts Amy Tangerine Sunshine and Good Times Sticker Book and the Happy Birthday was masked from the Fishing You a Happy Birthday Sentiment from this month's stamp set.
The Amy Tangerine Mini Icon Sunshine and Good Times Puffy Stickers fit perfectly in the stamped circles.
Supplies (with affiliate links at no extra cost to you):
The Simon Says Stamp July Card Kit sells for $34.99 USD + shipping. If you'd like to receive this kit and future kits for $29.99 USD + shipping per month, you can SUBSCRIBE HERE.
Heidi, owner of Simon Says Stamp, has given me an extra Simon Says Stamp July Card Kit to pass on to one of you! Just leave a comment on any or all of my July Card Kit posts and I'll announce a winner Wednesday June 27th.
See you soon,
Sarah
See you soon,
Sarah
Fun cards. I didn't even notice the circle stamp in the set, but you rocked it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great design idea! Love all the different colored circles!
ReplyDeleteI love your circle grid!! Nice color combos, too.
ReplyDeleteyour cards are awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo colourful & bright cards, remind me of a board game I had as a child. The puffy stickers just fit perfectly onto those circles, fab job x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful kit and gorgeous fun cards. Hugz
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I love these, Sarah! I love how you used just a simple circle to make these awesome backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteLovely geometric design and I love your colour palettes.
ReplyDeleteLove the polka dots!! So fun!!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration from this new kit - would love a chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Fab kit too, love all those happy colours :)
ReplyDeleteThese grids and colour combinations look awesome!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the colored polka dots done in the "sudoku" way, Sarah! And, the colors are so bright and cheerful, too. Your cards are always so innovative.
ReplyDeleteOh, my, the butterfly card, though!!!! Those circles are tons of fun! Definitely pinning this and CASEing it!!! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to stretch your supplies. Love how you've used the simple circle stamp. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteI always love circles---they make me smile and feel happy! Seeing all yours in the different colors is so awesome! Great design and the different colors makes every card different and special! Love them!
ReplyDeleteFabulous way to use the circle stamp!! These are brilliant and love the summery colours!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and creative cards. I never would have thought to use the solid circle that way.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and the background you created on them. Great way to use the circle stamp.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! Circles are kind of my thing right now, and you rocked the circle stamp!
ReplyDeleteMarisela Delgado said: Great cards!! I love the flamingoes! Marisela Delgado of San Antonio, Texas
ReplyDeleteFUN backgrounds with those colorful circles!
ReplyDeleteLove the bright colors, so fun!
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards! I how you used the circles to make the backgrounds!
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