Hello, friends! Happy Saturday! Spring is just around the corner and I can’t help but long for colorful flowers around me. I’ve been trying to surround my home with fresh flowers from the market, but I’m also drawn to flower images in my craft room, especially Spring blooms.
Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Lucky To Know You product release and blog hop and share my take on some of their new products. Let’s take a look, shall we?
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SPRING TULIPS CARD DETAILS
My absolute favorite product from the new release is the Layering Tulips stencil set. I do have quite a large stencil collection in my stash, but nothing like this. I was fascinated by the layering concept of this stencil set and upon opening it immediately ink blended the pretty yellow tulips.
I had hoped to film a video to show how to make this project (and I have started filming one), but time has escaped me and I don’t have the video ready yet. Soon! I used just 2 colors of ink for the tulips, and 2 colors of the leaves and stems. I went with Duckling (light yellow) from Simon and Butter Bar (dark yellow) from Hero Arts; Willow (light green) from Simon and Forever Green (dark green) from Hero Arts.
This stencil is so easy to use and I was very surprised at how smoothly and effortlessly I was able to ink blend these stunning tulips for my card. Using this stencil is easier than using layering stamps! Plus, with the stencil, you have the option to go light-handed and heavy-handed if you’d like some areas to be lighter and some darker. So easy.
I trimmed my ink blended panel to 3 3/4 x 5″ and foam mounted onto an A2 Fog card base. I also stamped “Everything About You is Amazing” in black ink along the bottom edge of the panel and also heat embossed “Sending Happy Thoughts” in Antique Gold embossing powder on Fog cardstock. Both of these sentiments come from a new Just Because Word Mix 2 stamp set.
Lastly, I embellished my card using gold confetti. I’m so pleased with how this card turned out – I’m itching to ink blend loads more tulips for my cards (and I have already done some ink pink and coral). I’ll be sure to share those soon.
BLOG HOP
If you arrived from Amanda Korotkova, Amy Rysavy is the next stop on this hop. Or you can start over on the Simon Says Stamp Blog.
GIVEAWAY
Simon is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section. Winners will be chosen over the weekend and posted on Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 11th of March.
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 Stamp Stencil Layered Tulips Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Just Because Word Mix 2 Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Fog Gray Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Willow Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Forever Green Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Duckling Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Butter Bar Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Stay Gold Sequins Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS |
 White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Craft Tacky Glue Shop at: SSS |
Such a pretty card! Love the yellows. Thanks for sharing!
Such bright happy colors.
Beautiful cards
Yana, I love your cards, I learn so much from you! I love these tulips!!
Gorgeous card, as always, Yana! Just love your work!
I’m not usually a fan of layering stamps (or that look) but your card is beautiful.
Love your cards (always)! Love the yellow tulips – so pretty!
Stunning card Yana! I want that stencil now. I love seeing your work.
I love yellow tulips – my favorite! Your card is gorgeous.
Love your sunny tulips! (I am so ready for spring!)
The layered tulip stencil really makes a beautiful project. Your chosen colors are gorgeous!
So lovely, Yana !!!!
That’s my favorite new release – the Just Because stamp and die set. I like how you embossed the sentiment. Thanks for sharing!
Real great Spring card Yana, I also love stencils, have a bunch of them but not a layered one and this looks indeed so easy to use. Thank you so much for sharing and have a wonderful day.
Beautiful Card! I love Tulips. Thank you for the inspiration!
Love the card you created from the tulip stencil!
Great work by a great artist. You always manage to add a little sophistication in everything you do.
I love this card! I’m definitely going to have to get the tulip stencil.
So beautiful, Yana, I love this design!
Beautiful card, I can’t wait to see the video.
What a gorgeous spring time card Yana!
What a lovley card – thanks for the ideas
The yellows on your tulips are so refreshing!
Love all of these bright flowers!!!!!!
Beautiful work! Love colors! Great work
Wow! You definitely made artwork out of the stencil! The color choices you made match so well to the actual tulips you have beside the card – you SHOULD be VERY pleased with your card! Gorgeous!
Drop dead gorgeous! The bright yellow colors are just stunning! Looking forward to the video and thanks for the inspiration Yana!
Your yellow tulips are so happy! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful card! I love the different tulip options in this release
Ohhhh everything about THIS CARD is amazing! Love the vibrant yellow!
Your yellow Tulips look so beautiful! LOVE the yellow
Yana I like your cards and your colour scheme.They are so vibrant and full of life.Thanks for all your inspirations.
Great cards!
What a pretty card. The tulip stamp would be a great addition to any crafters collection.
Those tulips are just beautiful, and the card is gorgeous!
Absolutely stunning card. Tulips are a favorite flower!!
The tulip stamps are just gorgeous. Your card is amazing Yana.
What a beautiful card from layered stencils. Wow!!!!
Beautiful card and colors.
The yellow tulips are beautiful. Your cards are always inspiring. Thank you!
Oh adorable! Love those tulips.
The tulips are gorgeous!
What a bright cheery springtime card! Love it!
Gorgeous tulip card! I love this new stencil. Thanks for sharing!
I am loving these tulip projects
Yours is gorgeous!
Great release! Gorgeous creation! I especially love your layout of the tulips!
super pretty card – love these bright yellow tulips!
Thank you for sharing. As someone who’s new to card making it’s fun to see other’s work. The talent shown is awesome. The colors are so vibrant they look so alive. Thank you again for sharing.
This is just gorgeous!! Your tulips are fabulous and I love the embossed sentiment!
Love your card! I have such a hard time with yellows, thanks for the inspiration!