Simon Says Stamp | More Nautical Encouragement Cards | Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello, friends! As promised, today I’m sharing a few more encouragement cards featuring the nautical theme and of course Simon’s latest Rest & Refresh products. This release has me feeling all inspired and eager to rush back to my crafty corner to make cards! (if only there was more time to create). I even reorganized my craft area the other day, installed some new pieces from IKEA, but this is something I’ll share in another post.

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ADJUST THE SAILS CARD – DETAILS

I stamped another scene using beautiful images from the Your Light stamp set. This time instead of using rays of light with the lighthouse image I used them to represent the sun. I’m thinking these can also be used to represent the wind/movement when stamped off to the side, next to the boat. I’ll have to try that.

I also added plenty of clouds to my sky and even more seagulls. Having the seagulls stamps in 2 sizes helps to create depth for my scene – the larger seagulls appear in the foreground while smaller seagulls are flying in the background.

Copic markers were used to color both of the cards, the one above and the one below. I used the same Copic marker colors as listed HERE. To create a background for this card I used a Nautical Stripes stencil. I didn’t do any precise ink blending but rather used a Copic marker’s brush and chisel nibs to create loose stripe background. I used a B00 marker and ended up with a beautiful faint background. I enjoyed this type of background created with a stencil & marker and must try this again.

HOLD FAST CARD – DETAILS

I mentioned this in my previous post, but I’ll say it again – I love this Your Light stamp set not only for the beautifully illustrated images but also for matching meaningful sentiments. Going through a very difficult time in my life this is the kind of stamp set I can’t seem to put down as stamping messages like “Hold fast in this storm dear friend” I can’t help but think of my personal struggles, and how all things in life go in stripes, if you will, in phases. After a dark one, there’s always one that brings light.

To make a background for this card I used a beautiful new background stamp set – Anchors. With the help of my MISTI stamping tool, this background was stamped in 2 colors of ink – Audrey Blue and Maliblue. I stamped it one row at a time masking the previous one to achieve this look.

MORE INSPIRATION

A few days back I shared another card featuring the same stamp set and similar coloring technique. Give it a look!

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 Your Light Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Stencil Nautical Stripes Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Cling Stamp Anchors Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS
Simon Says Stamp Maliblue Ink Pad Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Audrey Blue Ink Pad Shop at: SSS	Hero Arts Crystal Clear Lacquer Pen Shop at: SSS	Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS
Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker Y11 Pale Yellow Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker Y15 Cadmium Yellow Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker Y35 Maize Shop at: SSS
Copic Sketch Marker R05 Salmon Red Bright Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker R27 Cadmium Red Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker R39 Garnet Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker R89 Dark Red Shop at: SSS
Copic Sketch Marker B000 Pale Porcelain Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker B00 Frost Blue Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker B02 Robin’s Egg Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker B24 Sky Blue Shop at: SSS
Copic Sketch Marker B29 Ultramarine Blue Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker C1 Cool Gray Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker C3 Cool Gray Grey Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker C5 Cool Gray Grey Shop at: SSS
White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS	Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS

HOP ALONG FOR MORE INSPIRATION

If you arrived from the most talented Debby Hughes (isn’t her coloring amazing?) the next stop on this hop is amazing Amanda Korotkova.

Or if you are just starting to hop – please begin from Simon Says Stamp’s blog.

GIVEAWAY & FREE GIFT

No blog hop is complete without a giveaway, right? Comment below for a chance to win a $25 coupon to Simon Says Stamp shop. Winners will be posted on Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 12th of June.

Use code CRL898 when placing your order this weekend. The code will give you the Simon Exclusive Coral Reef Ink Pad *free* (while supplies last!) with any purchase. The code will expire Sunday, 6/9 at 11:59 pm EDT.

Have fun crafting!