Hi crafty friends! Welcome to Day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp Rest and Refresh Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from the blog of the fabulous Bibi Cameron...
I am so excited to share a couple of cards using products from this new release and a special code that gives you something FREE with any purchase!! Please use the code CRL898 to receive a free Simon exclusive Coral Reef Ink pad with any purchase...this code expires on Sunday 6/9 at 11:59pm EDT. You can see the entire new release here. Also, please make sure to leave a comment below to enter for a chance to win a $25 coupon for Simon Says Stamp...there is a chance to win one on EVERY stop on the hop!
My first card for you today is made with the new Waves background. I embossed it in white onto some Distress Watercolor Cardstock and then painted it it in using Distress Inks as watercolors. The best thing about new backgrounds is they always work with other Simon products I already have on hand and today I have paired them with the Dude die and a sentiment from the Love Messages stamp set.
My second card is made with the new Round and Round Background and paired with a sentiment from the new Say It All set. You are going to love the combo of bigger and smaller sentiments that can be mixed and matched. I stamped the background and embossed it in gold, then painted it in with lots of different shades of pink. I stamped and embossed the bigger word in gold onto a Postage Edge Frames die and then stamped the matching sentiment in Doll Pink ink. The tiny heart comes from the Love Messages set.
Your next stop on the hop is the very talented Karin Äkesdotter. I hope you will be sure to stop at all the stops on the hop for even more chances to win your own $25 coupon! And don't forget your special code CRL898 to get your free ink pad!
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Lovey colors and designs.
Posted by: Maryam Crafter | June 09, 2019 at 08:05 AM
Love those backgrounds! Great cards!
Posted by: SabineVDK | June 09, 2019 at 08:30 AM
Great water coloring on these backgrounds! I definitely want to pull out some brushes and do some water coloring now. Thank you for the great inspiration.
Posted by: C Clark | June 09, 2019 at 08:41 AM
Love that pink card!!! Those pinks together with that circle background - so pretty! TFS! :)
Posted by: Sophie Farah | June 09, 2019 at 08:47 AM
Dear Cherion
I am in love with the lovely and colorful backgrounds you created. Hugs
Posted by: Surekha Galagoda | June 09, 2019 at 08:59 AM
Just beginning to create with stencils. I have a lot to learn! Your cards are beautiful. TFS
Posted by: Paula Puckett | June 09, 2019 at 10:01 AM
Love the choice of colors. Great cards
Posted by: Jackie S | June 09, 2019 at 10:04 AM
I love these new backgrounds! Your cards are simply beautiful.
Posted by: Robyn Milora | June 09, 2019 at 10:10 AM
Love the colors ...
Posted by: Naomi Yoshida | June 09, 2019 at 10:11 AM
Love your backgrounds. Great cards!!
Posted by: Sheila M Reiland Howard | June 09, 2019 at 10:13 AM
Love your cards Cherron. Lots of inspiration . I have already ordered the background stamps but The Dude will be in my next order.
Posted by: Gail Hislop | June 09, 2019 at 10:13 AM
These cards are right up my alley...I love them! I love stencils and background stamps that let you ink on some awesome color combinations such as you did! They are so pretty!
Posted by: Patty Eifert | June 09, 2019 at 10:32 AM
Beautiful backgrounds. Love the blue one. x
Posted by: Trina | June 09, 2019 at 10:40 AM
Delightful cards! I love the masculine and feminine cards that showcase the versatility of these background stamps.
Posted by: Viveca V. | June 09, 2019 at 10:58 AM
Thanks for sharing these amazing cards! The colorful backgrounds are gorgeous.
Posted by: Stanlee R | June 09, 2019 at 11:28 AM
Wow! I love how you created these backgrounds! Your cards are gorgeous and I absolutely love the sentiments you used!
Posted by: Lauryne Cunningham | June 09, 2019 at 11:41 AM
Can't wait to try this!
Posted by: Bonnie Smoller | June 09, 2019 at 11:49 AM
Great use of background stamps!
Posted by: Deborah Moseley | June 09, 2019 at 12:10 PM
These cards are great, I love the color choices. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Karen Williams | June 09, 2019 at 12:38 PM
Love the colors you've used on these cards--both so pretty! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sheri Kempke | June 09, 2019 at 01:44 PM
Oh wow!! I love love love these cards!! The colors are gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing!!
Posted by: Lisa Byers | June 09, 2019 at 02:08 PM
Gorgeous cards Cheiron, I love these awesome background stamps so much. Thank you for your gorgeous inspiration with them.
Posted by: Henriëtte | June 09, 2019 at 02:17 PM
Love the geometric backgrounds and pretty colors of your projects!
Posted by: Carmela Hubler | June 09, 2019 at 02:20 PM
Love you color combinations, I'm really interested in using stencils to create backgrounds.
Posted by: Lydia E Hallum | June 09, 2019 at 02:34 PM
Wow - love these soft subtle cards - one masculine and one feminine. Great Release!
Posted by: Wanda Radler | June 09, 2019 at 03:02 PM
Love these two background stamps. Both made beautiful cards!
Posted by: Jenrescuemama | June 09, 2019 at 03:26 PM
Two great background stamps...must haves! Endless creativity. Thank you for 2 terrific ideas.
Posted by: Gayle Adoline | June 09, 2019 at 03:28 PM
Your cards are lovely, I love the colors. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Posted by: Kristie Maynard | June 09, 2019 at 04:45 PM
Really fantastic cards! The colors you chose are so pretty in these designs and they really draw the eye to the SSS stamps you used!
Posted by: Denise Ward | June 09, 2019 at 05:59 PM
I really like how you used these backgrounds. Think these would be great additions to my craft supplies.
Posted by: Gayle Bartholomew | June 09, 2019 at 06:24 PM
Fantastic! The color combinations are beautiful; I would smile so big if I opened my mail to find one of these cards :) Thank you.
Posted by: Teri Terrific | June 09, 2019 at 06:53 PM
Fantastic cards! Love the colors you used for each one.
Posted by: Kathy Dippner | June 09, 2019 at 07:16 PM
those background stamps are some of my favorites from this release! great cards!
Posted by: debbie d | June 09, 2019 at 09:10 PM
Beautiful watercoloring!
Posted by: Lisascreativeniche | June 09, 2019 at 11:32 PM
Beautiful backgrounds and a good reminder about using products you already have with the new items you purchase.
Posted by: Cathy Loveless | June 10, 2019 at 02:07 AM
These are fabulous backgrounds.
Posted by: Christine | June 10, 2019 at 05:00 AM
Wow! Your colouring is pretty amazing! Love your creations!!!
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | June 10, 2019 at 05:30 AM
I love both cards it’s hard to decide on a favorite. Maybe the dude card with the waves because I love all those blues. Beautiful!
Posted by: DJ Doss | June 10, 2019 at 08:26 AM
You did a terrific job with these background stamps.......gave me lots of ideas! You always rock with watercolor and these are no exception. Love it all.
Posted by: Maureen Morton | June 10, 2019 at 01:28 PM
Both cards are gorgeous! I especially like the Waves background.
Posted by: Lisa A creations | June 10, 2019 at 03:55 PM
Love your color combinations!
Posted by: Amy | June 10, 2019 at 04:18 PM
Oh my goodness, Cheiron, your cards are so beautiful! That first one, with the waves background, is my favorite! I so love the different shades of blue you chose! I will definitely be getting that background stamp!!
Posted by: Kathy McCluskey | June 10, 2019 at 04:32 PM
Beautiful! Love this release!
Posted by: stampinggrandma | June 10, 2019 at 06:29 PM
While I love scene cards, these are totally the kind of cards I would make. I love some geometry and watercolor mixed together, and you did an amazing job with it. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Annalisa | June 10, 2019 at 09:05 PM
Love how you've used both these background stamps! The colouring is beautiful and shows them off so well.
Posted by: MandaLJ | June 10, 2019 at 09:42 PM
Very pretty card!!Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Anushree Vaish | June 11, 2019 at 11:58 AM
Lovely cards! Such fabulous backgrounds!
Posted by: Stacey Kowbel | June 11, 2019 at 02:32 PM
Such vibrant and happy cards
Posted by: susie sonnier | June 11, 2019 at 04:09 PM
nicely done!
Posted by: Judy Jackson | June 13, 2019 at 08:53 AM