Happy Friday crafty friends! You should have arrived here from the blog of the AMAZING Vicky Papaioannou. Thank you for joining me on Day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp DieCember® release. So many great new stamps and dies and the new Art Supplies die is one of my favorites of all, and has definitely put me in the watercolor mood for this release. I cut out and colored in the watercolor pan set, then added the same colors to create an artsy background. It paired perfectly with a sentiment from the Simon Says Stamp Crafty Friend stamp set.
Keeping with the watercolor mood, I created a watercolor background to show off the new The World Needs die. This die takes up almost the entire card front, so it is perfect for a colorful background.
Remember that Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 gift certificate at EVERY STOP along the hop, so the more hopping and commenting you do, the more chances you have to win :)
If you are hopping along from the beginning, your next stop on the hop is the wonderfully talented Preeti Chandran If you have missed any stops on the hop,or want to start at the beginning here is the full line up!
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Fresh and fun. Love this die!
Posted by: Jan E | December 06, 2019 at 08:24 AM
Love the colors! We need more encouragement cards in this world. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards.
Posted by: Ana Korban | December 06, 2019 at 09:42 AM
Love the bright colours Chevron on all of your cards and isn't the Art Supplies die set so much fun? LOVE it.
Posted by: Teresa Doyle | December 06, 2019 at 10:22 AM
Love the sentiment and the bright, cheerful colors!
Posted by: Janet Durbin | December 06, 2019 at 10:47 AM
Fun water! like the way if shows off the dies
Posted by: Katherine A Thisted | December 06, 2019 at 10:50 AM
Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Cindi Flass | December 06, 2019 at 10:55 AM
Great cards. The sentiments are wonderful.
Posted by: Lynne Ingram | December 06, 2019 at 11:06 AM
That little palette always makes me smile, your background is gorgeous!
Posted by: Lindar C | December 06, 2019 at 11:20 AM
Great cards! The backgrounds work well with the dies. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Germaine | December 06, 2019 at 11:25 AM
Love your cards...bright and cheerful!
Posted by: Candy T | December 06, 2019 at 11:30 AM
I just LOVE the watercolor pan. As soon as I saw it the other day, I fell in love and thought of what I would do with it. I like your watercoloring, toooooooo
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | December 06, 2019 at 11:48 AM
Wow! Thanks for the amazing inspiration. I love the new release. Especially the new word dies.
Posted by: Nandini Karmarkar | December 06, 2019 at 12:15 PM
Great cards, I love the colors
Posted by: Kathy J in Ellicott City | December 06, 2019 at 12:31 PM
Wow! Colorful and fantastic cards! I always love rainbow colors and your work is awesome! :)
Posted by: Karthikha Uday | December 06, 2019 at 01:18 PM
The Art Supplies die set is so cute and I love your cards using watercolor as a theme. That gets my attention every time and a watercolor background is perfect for word and sentiment dies! :)
Posted by: barbara lassiter | December 06, 2019 at 01:18 PM
super colorful cards - perfect for any crafty recipient - thanks for the ideas
Posted by: Dee Earnshaw | December 06, 2019 at 02:06 PM
The colors are great, sure to cheer anyone up.
Posted by: Talitha Wright | December 06, 2019 at 02:15 PM
Oh the water color pallet is so cute!
Posted by: Alice Zimmer | December 06, 2019 at 02:22 PM
Oh, all that yummy color! Love it!
Posted by: Jean Chaney | December 06, 2019 at 02:24 PM
Such fun cards and the brilliant colors are amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Emma Sleppy | December 06, 2019 at 02:36 PM
I am inspired. Thanks for your creativeness.
Posted by: Marie | December 06, 2019 at 02:48 PM
Bright designs! those art supplies dies are so realistic! great colors, too!
Posted by: Barbara-Jean | December 06, 2019 at 02:53 PM
The cards certainly live up to their name...colourful
Posted by: Emma | December 06, 2019 at 02:54 PM
Thanks for all of those bright and cheerful colors. Your cards just made me happy!
Posted by: Anne Gozdowiak | December 06, 2019 at 02:57 PM
Beautiful, colorful cards. I love the Art Supplies die set and the background on the second card is stunning.
Posted by: Cyndi Morris | December 06, 2019 at 02:58 PM
I love that paint palette.
Beautiful cards.
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Posted by: Mary Holshouser | December 06, 2019 at 03:00 PM
Beautiful watercolor!
Posted by: Jessie Scott | December 06, 2019 at 03:19 PM
Thank you so much for sharing. I really like the bright background.
Posted by: LaRae Prentice | December 06, 2019 at 03:19 PM
These are FUN cards!!
Posted by: Susie Sonnier | December 06, 2019 at 03:31 PM
You're watercolor backgrounds are just wonderful, so full of life and spark. Love 'em!
Posted by: Joan Scherer | December 06, 2019 at 03:31 PM
Rainbow cards always attract me.
Posted by: Steffi H. | December 06, 2019 at 03:44 PM
Rainbow perfection - one can always win my heart with some rainbow colours ;-)
Posted by: Mirella Rogan | December 06, 2019 at 04:12 PM
I love the background on your second card, it is beautiful!!
Posted by: Sheri | December 06, 2019 at 05:19 PM
I'm admiring how all of those beautiful bright colours blend together, really like those dies
Posted by: Julie Jones | December 06, 2019 at 05:22 PM
BEAUTIFUL Cards!! I LOVE the Rainbow Colors and Designs!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | December 06, 2019 at 05:42 PM
So colorful and cheery. Love the palette.
Posted by: Nancy Roth | December 06, 2019 at 05:45 PM
Great bright colours - I absolutely love that paint tray card - so fun!
Posted by: Bonnie Eng | December 06, 2019 at 05:49 PM
Love how it looks like the watercolor is seeping out of the pan!
Posted by: Rachel | December 06, 2019 at 05:50 PM
Love the colorful backgrounds and the watercolor palette!
Posted by: Susan Young | December 06, 2019 at 06:12 PM
Beautiful cards, lovely colours!
Posted by: Vicky C | December 06, 2019 at 06:17 PM
Love the bright, vibrant colors you used; great cards!!!
Posted by: Karen Walker | December 06, 2019 at 06:22 PM
Love your bright and cheerful colors--fantastic cards!!
Posted by: Gloria H | December 06, 2019 at 06:29 PM
I love your use of color! Bright and cheerful!
Posted by: Miesje Flach | December 06, 2019 at 06:41 PM
Beautiful watercolor!
Posted by: amy | December 06, 2019 at 06:47 PM
I love both of these cards. So cheerful
Posted by: Allison Frazier | December 06, 2019 at 07:20 PM
Your cards are bright, fun and beautiful. Love this Die-cember release.
Posted by: Jenny N | December 06, 2019 at 07:59 PM
Love your color combinations always wanted to try water colors
Posted by: Donna F Strickler | December 06, 2019 at 08:24 PM
WHA!?!?! Amazing colors! I LOVE the background of the 2nd card and how you colored the watercolors!
Posted by: Meghan Kennihan | December 06, 2019 at 09:05 PM
Love the rainbow colors. So bright and cherry!!
Fantastic Die-cember release with amazing creations! Thanks for sharing and your creativity!
Posted by: Heather Nelson | December 06, 2019 at 09:50 PM
Love your colorful creative cards! That art supplies die set is calling my name.
Posted by: Nancy Stott | December 06, 2019 at 09:51 PM
I love all the beautiful colors in these. Ards. Gorgeous!!
Posted by: Sandra Campbell | December 06, 2019 at 10:41 PM
Love your color combos! Awesome cards!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | December 06, 2019 at 11:39 PM
The bright colors are so pretty!
Posted by: Sophia | December 06, 2019 at 11:52 PM
so cheery on a dull day
Posted by: colleen moore | December 07, 2019 at 12:56 AM
Love how colourful these are - That palette is so sweet!
Posted by: Cheriese H | December 07, 2019 at 01:00 AM
cool cards! love them!
Posted by: bibiana cameron | December 07, 2019 at 02:45 AM
I wish you'd given the method of your background
Posted by: Maureen | December 07, 2019 at 07:33 AM
Right, I agree the world needs more people like you. And a little more color. Loving them and your inspirations.
Posted by: Hannah Driscoll | December 07, 2019 at 10:00 AM
I love that beautiful background you created and the important message you used to be the focal point. Beautiful card.
Posted by: Linda M Mazzola | December 07, 2019 at 10:11 AM
Love the card with the water color set. That card would definitely brighten up someone's day!
Posted by: Linda BL | December 07, 2019 at 10:24 AM
What a fabulous background! Would certainly add to anything you put in the foreground
Posted by: gabriele | December 07, 2019 at 11:00 AM
I LOVE anything with rainbow colors on it, an have since I can remember! The saying is also so inspiring too!What a great card!!
Posted by: Cindy Gratton | December 07, 2019 at 11:32 AM
Beautiful water color painting! The bright backgrounds really make the cards pop and look fresh.
Posted by: Susanbcards | December 07, 2019 at 12:01 PM
Love both these rainbow backgrounds, I'm a rainbow colors gal!!! Thanks for inspiring!
Posted by: Maura | December 07, 2019 at 12:19 PM
Flippin awesome cards!
Posted by: Anna Sigga | December 07, 2019 at 12:47 PM
Beautiful cards, love the rainbow colors!
Posted by: Robin Mayfield | December 07, 2019 at 01:01 PM
That palette card is great! Really stands out.
Posted by: Merrill P | December 07, 2019 at 01:54 PM
Such a great card. So happy and bright.
Posted by: Marisela Delgado | December 07, 2019 at 05:41 PM
What a fun and cheery group of cards.
Posted by: Arline | December 07, 2019 at 06:44 PM
Nice bright and happy cards.
Posted by: DebbieP | December 07, 2019 at 06:52 PM
Fantastic cards! Love the backgrounds and sentiments...
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jeanne Beam | December 07, 2019 at 08:06 PM
I love watercolors and their potential for intense color. Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Susan N | December 07, 2019 at 08:41 PM
I love your bright and vibrant colors on your cards. They are just electrifying! Great designs!!
Posted by: Lisa Byers | December 07, 2019 at 09:17 PM
Fun new dies! Thanks for sharing your cute and colorful creations.
Posted by: Amy Cooley | December 07, 2019 at 11:14 PM
love the water coloring ... beautiful colors
Posted by: Sandra Bonagura | December 07, 2019 at 11:53 PM
Your cards are fabulous! I love how colorful they both are. Beautiful!
Posted by: Jen Petersen | December 08, 2019 at 02:01 AM
This is one of my favorite dies and your watercolor painting of the paint pan is so life like!!! Thank you for sharing it!
Posted by: Tammy Whitley | December 08, 2019 at 03:25 AM
Love the wonderful play of colors, vibrant and cheerful
Posted by: Subhashini | December 08, 2019 at 03:28 AM
these are just gorgeous - love your rainbows!
Posted by: Gab | December 08, 2019 at 03:52 AM
So many brilliant colors! I like this !
Posted by: MBFairySky | December 08, 2019 at 04:31 AM
Fun, colorful cards! Great sentiment on the large die.
Posted by: Denise Mlady | December 08, 2019 at 09:36 AM
What gorgeous, colorful cards! I love your watercolor backgrounds!
Posted by: Lauryne Cunningham | December 08, 2019 at 11:28 AM
Great color cards, great examples.
Posted by: Jodi Warren | December 08, 2019 at 03:28 PM
Love these colorful backgrounds! Thank you for your inspiration!
Posted by: Steph | December 08, 2019 at 04:29 PM
Awesome big bold sentiment die and I love your watercolored background!
Posted by: Lagene | December 08, 2019 at 07:12 PM
Bright, happy and perfectly fabulous cards! Awesome designs.
Posted by: Dana M | December 08, 2019 at 10:30 PM
Rainbow colors are always in style!
Posted by: Kevin M Reeves | December 09, 2019 at 12:33 AM
That paint palette is such fun and a cheerful look! The black and white sentiment looks so nice over that pretty colorful background.
Posted by: Karen L K | December 09, 2019 at 12:48 AM
I love the colourful backgrounds and especially the paint tray!
Posted by: Mary-Anne V | December 09, 2019 at 05:09 PM
Hi Cheiron :) What gorgeous, bright and colorful cards!!! They would sure cheer up my day! Thanks for sharing them with us :)
Posted by: Connie L. | December 09, 2019 at 06:39 PM
I'm in love with the paint palette card! The bright colors and how you made them look like water was spilling out is s creative!
Posted by: Laura Rogers | December 10, 2019 at 12:24 AM