Hello crafty friends and welcome to Day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp Crafty Hugs Blog Hop! I am so thrilled to be participating in this hop and sharing some cards using the new release with you today. I hope you have had some time to check out all the new products in this release and if not you can see them all right HERE. Before I show you my projects, I wanted to alert you to the code HUGS4U which is in the banner above. Be sure to use the HUGS4U code when you place your order to get a Rainbow Shattered Glass Deco Foil with your order, good until 5/31 at 11:59 pm EDT! You should have arrived here from the blog of the fabulous Sidnie Des Jardins.
I made 2 completely different types of cards for you today. The first uses the new Hibiscus Bloom die. This die is big and beautiful and I made a 5 x 7 card with it using lots of bright watercolors. To create this card, I cut 3 of the Hibiscus Bloom and stacked them together to make a dimensional element, and adhered it to my card panel. Then I watercolored in and around the die cut creating several layers of color. When the paint was dry, I added some splatter of gold metallic spray and a CZ Design sentiment strip to finish the card. Super bright and super messy layers, but I love how it came together!
For my next card, I did A LOT of Copic coloring, and I found it super relaxing to create. I used the Work of Heart set to create a card with a very special thank you message for an ER nurse that I know. I stamped the sentiments in the center of the card, then I stamped the other images from the set all around the sentiment to create a pattern. I started with the largest images and then filled in the pattern with the tiny hearts and colored it all in. When the coloring was done, I outlined all of the shapes with a Cool Grey marker and then added a little color to the sentiment itself.
Ready for even more Crafty Hugs Inspiration? Be sure to stop by all the stops on the hop and leave a comment! Each comment gives you a chance to win a $25 shopping voucher to Simon Says Stamp...the next stop on the hop is the awesome Laurie Willison, and I am sure she has created something very special for you. For the full list of stops, see below.
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Posted by: Isabel Z | May 30, 2020 at 08:29 AM
Such a great card for what is going on now. Would bring a smile to anyone that received it.
Posted by: Jan G | May 30, 2020 at 08:42 AM
On every blog I find another item that begs to be put into my shopping card. I guess I´ll have to break my promise not to spend any money on craft items for a month....But thank god there is only 1 day left in may;)
Posted by: Sandra Spielberger | May 30, 2020 at 09:19 AM
Oh, that hibiscus stole my heart! So pretty!
Posted by: Christine Miller | May 30, 2020 at 09:20 AM
Love the shadowing.
Posted by: Natalie Cerilli | May 30, 2020 at 09:26 AM
Love the hibiscus, can’t wait to get my order
Posted by: Debbie | May 30, 2020 at 09:35 AM
Both of your cards are wonderful. I especially love the Hibiscus.
Posted by: Tami B | May 30, 2020 at 09:37 AM
Great cards. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jody V | May 30, 2020 at 09:42 AM
Awwww I love both! The caring card is soooooo awesome!
Posted by: Meghan Kennihan | May 30, 2020 at 10:05 AM
Beautiful cards! that flower die is one of my favorites!
Posted by: Tammy L Davis | May 30, 2020 at 10:15 AM
You are right - these cards are totally different but so nicely done. I love the bright and beautiful hibiscus.
Posted by: Joy | May 30, 2020 at 10:40 AM
Wonderful cards. I love the coloring on the hibiscus. The other card is perfect for what we are all going through right now and would be deeply appreciated by any health care worker (or anyone else for that matter)
Posted by: Judy Inukai | May 30, 2020 at 10:52 AM
Wonderful Hibiscus creation. Reminds me of the pretty flowers I enjoyed seeing in Hawaii. Like the small detail coloring of the health care worker card; especially the needle/shot.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Posted by: Sunshine HoneyBee | May 30, 2020 at 11:10 AM
Neat trick to layer the die cuts for dimension! Love it!
Posted by: Kristi | May 30, 2020 at 11:12 AM
The hibiscus is gorgeous.
Love the black outlining.
the background made with
the medical supplies is
great. thanks for sharing
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Posted by: Mary Holshouser | May 30, 2020 at 11:15 AM
Love the hibiscus.
Posted by: Debbie Selby | May 30, 2020 at 11:24 AM
Great cards! I especially love what you did with that hibiscus, just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Laurie Fleuette | May 30, 2020 at 11:26 AM
Great cards! I especially like your hibiscus card! I really want that die!!
Posted by: Patty A Eifert | May 30, 2020 at 11:29 AM
Your hibiscus is beautiful. I live in Florida where those are everywhere.
Posted by: Michelle Hackett | May 30, 2020 at 11:33 AM
That hibiscus is stunning! Gorgeous painting!
Posted by: Megan N | May 30, 2020 at 11:53 AM
The thank you card is so cool!! I love all the medical supplies!
Posted by: Ana Korban | May 30, 2020 at 11:56 AM
Such pretty and fun cards!
Posted by: Cheryl Svendsen | May 30, 2020 at 11:58 AM
These are amazing. Your Hibiscus is stunning and I love the colors!! Thank you for sharing these with us.
Posted by: Gayle M | May 30, 2020 at 11:58 AM
Very cute cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Cindy Aguirre | May 30, 2020 at 11:59 AM
Your cards are gorgeous! This release is amazing, and you’re showing it off well!
Posted by: Barbara Martin | May 30, 2020 at 11:59 AM
I love how you colored the hibiscus flower!
Posted by: Tina Anderson | May 30, 2020 at 12:10 PM
Beautiful work here. I love both cards and think the Hibiscus card is amazing!
Posted by: barbara lassiter | May 30, 2020 at 12:15 PM
So lovely, I especially love the hibiscus card, makes me feel all summery!
Posted by: Mirella Rogan | May 30, 2020 at 12:22 PM
Awesome cards! I love the dimension of the stacked Hibiscus Bloom- the colors are beautiful!
Posted by: Lauryne Cunningham | May 30, 2020 at 12:31 PM
What fun cards! I could use a little Hibiscus in my life!
Posted by: Lisa Chin | May 30, 2020 at 12:32 PM
The first card is so dynamic with the colors. Beautiful job. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Posted by: Kandice J | May 30, 2020 at 12:34 PM
Both cards are gorgeous! I just love that hibiscus bloom die so much!
Posted by: Renee V | May 30, 2020 at 12:34 PM
Love the colors and love the cards!
Posted by: Mary Kay Ross | May 30, 2020 at 12:39 PM
Wonderful cards. I especially love the first one. the Hibiscus Bloom die is gorgeous and your coloring is amazing.
Posted by: Cyndi Morris | May 30, 2020 at 12:46 PM
Love that hibiscus die and the colors you were able to get out of your watercolors on it. Almost feel as if I'm at the beach.
Posted by: Cheryl H | May 30, 2020 at 12:47 PM
I would never have thought about painting through a die cut but that hibiscus card with all its layers is amazing! I will definitely be giving that technique a try.
Posted by: Nicole Bell | May 30, 2020 at 12:47 PM
This is a great idea! Can’t wait to try it!
Posted by: mary lou | May 30, 2020 at 12:55 PM
Great cards! Love that hibiscus!
Posted by: Karen Walker | May 30, 2020 at 01:27 PM
Both cards are fantastic!
Posted by: Lindar C | May 30, 2020 at 01:42 PM
Beautiful cards!! Love, love, love the one with the medical stuff on it!!
Posted by: Laurie | May 30, 2020 at 01:43 PM
Love the way you used the flower frame in the dark color, it looks like a stained glass piece. So very pretty!
Posted by: Joanne Travis | May 30, 2020 at 01:58 PM
Seeing all these amazing cards is making me impatient to get my hands on my SSS order!! I am sure glad I ordered the Hibiscus.
Posted by: Tamala Priebe | May 30, 2020 at 02:09 PM
Fabulous ideas!
Posted by: Sandra Herron | May 30, 2020 at 02:12 PM
Wonderful cards!
Posted by: Patti | May 30, 2020 at 02:13 PM
Wonderful cards and an awesome background created with the Work of Heart stamp set.
Posted by: Gayle Chrvala | May 30, 2020 at 02:18 PM
Love both of your lovely cards and the wonderful colors you chose for both of them.
Posted by: Laurie Kirk | May 30, 2020 at 02:32 PM
Great cards! Your coloring is fantastic!
Posted by: Anne McColley | May 30, 2020 at 02:32 PM
Awesome cards!!! Sooooo colorful!!!!
Posted by: Maureen McDonough-Reiss | May 30, 2020 at 02:34 PM
Love the cards. They came out really good.
Posted by: Tiesha McKinney | May 30, 2020 at 02:36 PM
Great cards! Love the hibiscus. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Nancy Roth | May 30, 2020 at 02:55 PM
Lovely cards, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Janet Durbin | May 30, 2020 at 03:04 PM
Both are such fun cards! Thank you!
Posted by: Linda Evans | May 30, 2020 at 03:08 PM
Great cards, thank you for sharing.
Posted by: ck d | May 30, 2020 at 03:33 PM
I really like that card for the nurses. You did a much tidier job of colouring that I could!
Posted by: Merrill P | May 30, 2020 at 03:34 PM
Thanks for sharing your creativity using these new products
Posted by: Cheryl Stauffer | May 30, 2020 at 03:47 PM
Very nice. Thank you for inspiring me. God bless and be safe.
Posted by: Susie Province | May 30, 2020 at 03:58 PM
Nice cards! That hibiscus die is amazing. I love what you did with it!
Posted by: Toni Kwaiser | May 30, 2020 at 04:18 PM
stunning hibiscus!!
Posted by: gail | May 30, 2020 at 04:40 PM
Beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing them.
Posted by: Debra | May 30, 2020 at 04:56 PM
Great inspiration and wonderful release. Many thanks for sharing your ideas.
Posted by: Johanna Rundell | May 30, 2020 at 05:14 PM
Thanks fir the inspiration. Can’t go wrong with SSS products!
Posted by: Kim C | May 30, 2020 at 05:28 PM
I am in love with the Work of Heart set!! I love your hibiscus card and it's so fun and colorful.
Posted by: Holly Mahoney | May 30, 2020 at 05:37 PM
How beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Mona L Armstrong | May 30, 2020 at 05:52 PM
So pretty!
Posted by: Marisela Delgado | May 30, 2020 at 06:06 PM
Great cards! The caring card is perfect for giving to healthcare workers and paramedics. Meanwhile the hibiscus card is just perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Michele W | May 30, 2020 at 06:36 PM
your cards are so pretty - really love how you colored the flower
Posted by: Dee Earnshaw | May 30, 2020 at 06:41 PM
Your cards are so gorgeous. I love this release so much.
Posted by: Sandra Schroeder | May 30, 2020 at 07:08 PM
Very cute cards!
Posted by: Christine Polasko | May 30, 2020 at 07:13 PM
Love both of your cards esp the hibiscus flower. So glad your still doing cards cause I remember you from Amuse. Seems like long ago❤
Posted by: Sonja | May 30, 2020 at 07:30 PM
Beautiful cards...love what you did with the hibiscus die.
Posted by: Kerri P | May 30, 2020 at 07:38 PM
Love your caring card. It's neat the way you used the medical items to frame the sentiment, and the colors really pop.
Posted by: Linda Smith | May 30, 2020 at 07:44 PM
I love how vibrant the colors are on your cards!!
Posted by: Christina Hare | May 30, 2020 at 07:49 PM
The hibiscus card is beautiful, and the "caring" card with the medical theme is so appropriate these days. Thank you.
Posted by: La Rae Prentice | May 30, 2020 at 08:14 PM
These are wonderful. I love the “work of heart” card layout and rendering. The cool grey really makes the images pop. Your ER nurse friend is one lucky Hardworking card recipient!
Posted by: Jennifer Sears | May 30, 2020 at 08:35 PM
Oh, wow! That hibiscus card is a showstopper 🤩
Posted by: Anne Henderson | May 30, 2020 at 08:37 PM
Great cards. The hibiscus flower is painted in such vibrant colors. And the medical thank you card is awesome! I'm sure it will be very appreciated.
Posted by: Dorothy A | May 30, 2020 at 08:38 PM
Wow., stacking that hibiscus is just gorgeous ! The colors are so warm on the thank you helpers card.!
Posted by: Carol E. Wortman | May 30, 2020 at 08:40 PM
Both cards are so fun! That hibiscus is gorgeous!
Posted by: Kimberly Asman | May 30, 2020 at 08:55 PM
Aw, I love your thank you card. Very fun. And This release is a show stopper.
Posted by: Kristina Gentle | May 30, 2020 at 09:15 PM
Beautiful cards. I love that hibiscus card. It really pops up.
Posted by: Claire Barrette | May 30, 2020 at 09:41 PM
So many great things in this release. Both your cards are wonderful.
Posted by: Bonnie King | May 30, 2020 at 10:14 PM
Love, love, love that hibiscus card, fantastic colors.
Posted by: Cate | May 30, 2020 at 10:17 PM
Great look to the flower.
Posted by: Scraporcraft | May 30, 2020 at 10:19 PM
Great cards. That hibiscus is stunning!
Posted by: Becky | May 30, 2020 at 10:26 PM
Loved the extra dimension on your hibiscus.
Posted by: Patricia in Texas | May 30, 2020 at 10:30 PM
Awesome cards! I really love that beautiful hibiscus flower!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | May 30, 2020 at 10:30 PM
I love your cards! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Dawn Tooley | May 30, 2020 at 10:41 PM
Loved the composition of both cards and the coloring of the second card is wonderful. The hibiscus outline really emphasized the color choice of the flower!
Posted by: MaryH. | May 30, 2020 at 10:46 PM
5x7 cards are my favorites to make so it's nice to see how well the Hibiscus flower fills the card. Lovely.
Posted by: Eva N | May 30, 2020 at 10:53 PM
Wow, I love your Caring card. It's so creative and I love the design. The hibiscus card is beautiful as well.
Posted by: Lisa Byers | May 30, 2020 at 10:56 PM
Love how bold and vivid the first card is, and the second is just perfect for this time!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | May 30, 2020 at 10:57 PM
Beautiful cards! Thank you so much for sharing your card for your nurse friend.
Posted by: Kathy Dippner | May 30, 2020 at 11:07 PM
wow I love how that Hibiscus just pops on that blue background!
Posted by: Cheriese H | May 30, 2020 at 11:09 PM
Both cards are fabulous!
Posted by: CAROL W BLAISDELL | May 30, 2020 at 11:26 PM
Love it!!!!
Posted by: Laurie Norris | May 30, 2020 at 11:44 PM
Your cards are wonderful! I love the watercoloring you did on the hibiscus bloom card. :)
Posted by: Terrie D. (StarSpry) | May 31, 2020 at 12:26 AM
I love the layered hibiscus and the use of color.
Posted by: Paula Haller | May 31, 2020 at 12:48 AM
Both cards are very creative but the hibiscus sings to me with its vibrant color combo and arty loose background. So gorgeous. Thank you!
Posted by: Julie Wexler | May 31, 2020 at 01:02 AM
Both cards are so creative. I love the hibiscus die.
Posted by: Carol Rollings | May 31, 2020 at 01:15 AM
Love both cards! Bright and vibrant for the hibiscus, and sweet and cheerful for the caring card.
Posted by: Vicky C | May 31, 2020 at 01:46 AM