Hello friends and thank you so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of new Holiday 2017 goodies from Simon Says Stamp! It you haven’t yet started working on your Christmas cards we are hoping that today’s hop will be sure to spark up your inspiration!
I mixed a STAMPtember stamp set along with a few new products to create the card I am sharing today.
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CARD DETAILS
I started working on my project by heat embossing Carolers from Simon’s Carol Singers stamp set in Clear embossing powder over Versafine Black stamped outline onto Arches Hot Pressed watercolor paper. I used my favorite watercolor colors and quickly colors them (I used: Pyrrol Red, Olive Green, Sodalite Genuine, Transparent Brown). Once my coloring was dry I cut images out using coordinating dies.
To create a background for my card I used stencils from the Frozen Fractals set and blended Tumbled Glass as well as a bit of Peacock Feathers Distress ink over them. I trimmed ink blended panel to 4 x 5 1/4″ and foam mounted onto the card. I also foam mounted my carol singers.
To create a sentiment I used a new Fa La La stamp set and coordinating die. I stamped Fa La La in Lipstick Red ink, cut out using coordinating die and foam mounted onto the card. I also heat embossed “Making Spirits Bright” in white embossing powder onto black cardstock. Lastly, I used confetti in red and gold from the Rainbow Confetti Mix to embellish this card.
EXCLUSIVE YANA SMAKULA DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLOR PALETTE
I’m very excited to introduce a special Daniel Smith Palette that includes 18 of my most favorite colors to paint with. This palette is available exclusively at Simon Says Stamp.com. Learn about this palette here or on Youtube:
MORE INSPIRATION
Looking for more inspiration? Be sure to check out the card and video tutorial I shared yesterday – I painted a non traditional indigo blue Christmas background.
HOP ALONG WITH US!
Simon’s hops are always filled with loads of creative inspiration! And this hop is no different! Hop below and get inspired!
The next stop on this hop is Nina-Marie Trapani. You can also start over at Simon Says Stamp blog.
GIVEAWAY!
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Winners will be posted on Simon Says Stamp store blog on Tuesday.
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 Stencils Frozen Fractals Stencil Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Fa La La Stamp Set Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Fa La La Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamps and Dies Fa La La Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Daniel Smith Yana’s Set Watercolor Palette Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Carol Singers Stamp Set Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamps and Dies Carol Singers Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Carol Singers Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Rainbow Confetti Sequins Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Tool ‘n One Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun PW200 Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts White Embossing Powder PW110 Shop at: SSS |
 ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Arches Hot Pressed Watercolor Pad 9×12″ Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Silver Black Velvet Brush Size 8 Round Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder PW104 Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Tumbled Glass Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Peacock Feathers Shop at: SSS |
 Medium Water Brush Shop at: SSS |
 Daniel Smith Transparent Brown Oxide 15ml Shop at: SSS |
 Daniel Smith Pyrrol Red Shop at: SSS |
 Daniel Smith Olive Green Shop at: SSS |
 Daniel Smith Sodalite Genuine Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Lipstick Red Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Silver Black Velvet Brush Size 4 Round 300541 Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger Mini Round Foam Refils Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS |
 Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Mixed Media Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue Shop at: SSS |
 Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
 White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS |
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Such a cheerful card!
What a fab fun card! I LOVE that mounted sentiment die!
Such a fun card.
I really enjoyed the first card how the color red was used throughout the images.
Adorable card.
You are sooo talented! I’m always inspired by your creations! Great job!
Such a lovely card!
Such a cute, fun card!
Congratulations on creating your own watercolor pallet, the colors are beautiful! I love both cards, my favorite is the LOVE card! The colors and technique you used are beautiful:)
Cute caroling friends love the use of the stencil in the background.
Thanks for the inspiration. I love your work
What an adorable and fun scene on your card and your coloring is gorgeous!
Wow your cards are awesome.
Such a cute card. You’ve given me inspiration to try out my Daniel Smith 238 dot chart.
Everything you made was beautiful, but I cannot get enough of the “non-traditional” card. It looks like you’re looking out a frosted window into a snow storm, or even through a snowflake into more snow. So fantastic. That is definitely a card I will be CASE-ing!
Your cards are always beautiful! The colouring on the animals is just lovely!
Love, love the carol singers and the fa la la….beautiful card as always!!
So cute! I love it! So festive for the holidays!
Loving your card design!!
Great card, love your colours.
Beautiful watercoloring, Yana! The addition of the stencil for the background is just lovely!
Fantastic card.
Love the subtle stamping in the background.
Great coloring on the animals. So cute
to see them playing together.
thanks for sharing.
So beautiful!!!
So cute!
I am so inspired
Cute card. Love the blue card also.
Fabulous designs as always Yana! Thanks for the inspiration!
I love the instruments in the first card. So cute!
Love the background stenciling. Love the design.
What cute little cards you made. I just love that little band you got going…lol! Thanks for sharing.
What a cute little band of musical critters.
What a wonderful card with those cute carolers and the beautiful background! Never would have thought to combine those 2 but I love it. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing.
Love the inspiration ! Yes,, My spirits are bright; the carolers were delightful and love the use of the confetti ( I’ve not been big on confetti but I LOVE this). May have to put rainbow confetti on my list 🙂 Those paint palettes are a wonderful idea … just got my first set can’t wait to try after watching your video Thanksd for the info.
Love your cards. That critter choir is too adorable.
Wouldn’t you like to receive this card in the mail? Fabulous with the cute little caroling critters. I love the watercoloring on the animals. Thank you, Yana!
Such a cute card! I hope I can learn to use my markers that well someday!
I love all of your cards. This one is very cute.
I love your card! It is so fun
Such a fun card!
Ahhh, way to go! You’ve got your very own palette! Love the soft watercoloring on these critters!