Its STAMPtember! Watercolor Wash Christmas Card. Video + Blog Hop

Hello and welcome everyone, its STAMPtember from Simon Says Stamp!

STAMPtember is probably the most highly anticipated event in the stamping world and I know I myself am always eagerly waiting for September to begin. And not only because of new products (which we all love), but also because of all the special collaborations.

I think STAMPtember is a great event to be a part of (and the most awesome thing is that anyone can be a part of it). I was chatting with one of my crafty friends the other day about STAMPtember and she said for her its the second most important and anticipated event after CHA show. Do you feel the same?

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The cards I am sharing today use a beautiful Merry Christmas sentiment, I love how how big this one is, perfect to use as a focal point on any Holiday project.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

I’ve filmed a video tutorial where I am sharing everything in detail. You can watch it below or on my Youtube channel.

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CARD DETAILS

I started working on this card by heat embossing Merry Christmas using Antique Gold embossing powder 3 times onto a sheet of watercolor paper. I used my Misti to be able to perfectly alight the message every time. The reason I embossed it more than once is because I wanted to have a dimensional sentiment, I wanted to have more dimension than usual and also because since I was heat embossing this on watercolor paper I had little imperfections due to the texture in my paper.

I also stamped a new dots & hearts background stamp onto my heat embossed panel and I used VersaMark Watermark ink pad. I didn’t emboss the background, but rather went for a watermark look that was revealed after I added my watercolor wash.

I wanted to add something else to my card, so I stamped, colored and cut out an adorable toy bear and Santa’s hat and foam mounted it onto my card.

I used Distress inks in Festive Berries and Candied Apple to create the watercolor wash on the card above; but traditional watercolors can also be used for this. The background on the card below (the one with the more intense red) was created using Gansai Tambi watercolors.

The little bear, and he comes from Simon’s new Christmas Toys stamp set was watercolored using Gathered Twigs and Tea Dye distress inks. I also added a bit of clear glitter to his hat.

SIMON’S DREAM CRAFT ROOM GIVEAWAY

Simon is having a fantastic dream craft room giveaway over on their blog. Who wouldn’t want to have a brand new craft room and new toys to play with? Visit Simon’s blog for details.

BLOG HOP

Hop along to find lots more creative inspiration!

If you arrived from Suzy Plantamura the next stop on this hop is Amy Rysavy. You can also start at the beginning on Simon Says Stamp Blog.

ADDITIONAL INSPIRATION

Check out additional inspiration from my blog using STAMPtember goodies!

SUPPLIES

I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

Simon Says Clear Stamps Merry Christmas Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Cling Stamps Tiny Dots and Hearts Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Clear Stamps Christmas Cats Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Christmas Cats Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamps and Dies Christmas Toys Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Christmas Toys Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS
Simon Says Clear Stamps Christmas Toys Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# Schoolhouse Red Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles Dies Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS	Arches Cold Press Watercolor Pad 9×12″ Shop at: SSS	Spellbinders Artisan X-plorer Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS
Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS	Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS	Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS	Versamarker Pen Watermark Emboss Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Festive Berries Shop at: SSS	White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Gathered Twigs Shop at: SSS	May Arts Natural Twine String Burlap Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Tea Dye Shop at: SSS	Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Set Shop at: SSS	EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS	Pretty Pink Posh 6MM Clear Droplets (medium) Shop at: SSS
Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Clear Droplets (small) Shop at: SSS	Medium Water Brush Shop at: SSS	Sakura Quickie Glue Pen Shop at: SSS	Ranger Stickles Star Dust Glitter Glue Shop at: SSS