Hello all and thank you for joining us as we celebrate the new product release from Simon Says Stamp called Reason to Smile. Yay! This release has stamps, dies, embossing powders, and even includes felt!
I’m sharing a fun Easter card today and squeezing in a bit of creative die cut masking.
Like this project? Remember to pin it and save for later!
CARD DETAILS
I started working on this card by creating hills for my bunny to sit on. I used my favorite Wavy Scalloped Stitches dies and cut two out of white cardstock. Next I made a mask and masked off the scalloped part (I wanted to keep it white) and stamped the Gingham pattern using Willow ink onto the rest of the die cut. This way I was able to create colorful hills with white scalloped borders. I am explaining how to make a mask for the hills on my video, however I admit, I probably over did it, lol! There definitely is an easier was to make a mask.
I also blended a bit of blue High Dive ink onto the card base to create the sky. That helped the scallops from the top hill to stand out a bit better. The bunny was stamped using new Intense Black ink and colored using a few colors of Copic Markers (I used E000, E00 and R20). Easter eggs were stamped in Duckling, Twirling Tutu and Catkin and were die cut using a matching die.
I also die cut two church buildings for this card as I felt I needed to add something to fill in the background. The sentiment, Oh Hippity Hop was stamped in Versa Fine Onyx Black and was foam mounted onto the card. I also added several clear droplets from Pretty Pink Posh as little accents onto my card.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
I filmed a video tutorial showing how to make this project, you can watch it at the top of this post or below or on my Youtube channel. If you like it, I would appreciate you giving it a thumbs up and sharing. You can also pin it t Pinterest to watch later. Thank you!
BLOG HOP
The next stop on the hop is amazingly talented Kristina Werner. You can also start at the beginning at Simon Says Stamp Blog.
GIVEAWAY (Now Closed)
Want to win a Simon Goody bag? Please leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite product from the new release. Please leave a comment by the end of the day, Sunday, February 21st. Winner will be announced in this blog post and also on Simon Says Stamp blog on Tuesday.
Thank you everyone for your lovely comments, the winner of the giveaway is: Rita Fujisawa. Congratulations! Simon’s team will be in touch with you.
ADDITIONAL INSPIRATION
Be sure to check out this card I created using stunning daffodil stamps and dies. I love these particular flowers, they are very dear to me.
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 Melody’s Easter Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Melody’s Easter Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamps and Dies Melody’s Easter Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Cling Stamp Gingham Background Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Churches Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Wavy Scallop Stitches Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Willow Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Catkin Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Duckling Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp High Dive Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 80 Solar White Paper Pack 250 Sheets Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Twirling Tutu Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Artisan X-plorer Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Clear Droplets (small) Shop at: SSS |
 Best Creation Big Squares 3D Foam Tape Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger .5 Oz. Multi Medium Matte Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger Mini Round Foam Refils Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker R20 Blush Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker E000 Pale Fruit Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker E00 Skin White Shop at: SSS |
Really, really pretty cards. Your video tutorial is very well done. The new products are very nice!
The daffodils are beautiful – and you presented them in such a fresh way – but I have to admit the spring flower set won my heart.
Yani, this is an awesome video. Love your little tips on masking the dies with washi tape. Thank you for the inspiration:)
Like the blush soft coloring on the sweet bunnies. Like the use of gingham for Spring. Have a BEE-utiful day!
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBeew”
Thanks for the tutorial! Pretty cards!
These cards are gorgeous!
love the scen you’ve created, not difficult with these fabulous products I would imagine, that bunny i just want to cuddle
Beautiful creation!! I love it
Thanks for the tutorial! Your cards are beautiful!
Adorable card! Thanks for the video-love watching you create your cards!
Spring Flowers is my favorite so far from the new release. Your bunny is cute — he looks so bewildered sitting among the eggs!
Beautiful cards and loved watching your tutorial
The bunny is so cute, and the daffodils…I feel the spring 🙂 thanks so much. Hugs from Budapest, Zsofi
Your daffodil card is beautiful!
This bunny is so sweet, great card, I like it very much!))
These are so pretty! Love the jonquils over the gingham!
Adorable! I love your subtle coloring.
Your cards are gorgeous! There are so many wonderful things in the release, but I really like the cloud stamps and dies.
Beautiful cards, your Easter card is very adorable. I love that bunny!!
I AM LOVING THE DIES AND STAMPS FROM THIS RELEASE, BUT I WANT TO GET MY HANDS ON THE EMBOSSING POWDER- I HAVE HEARD GREAT THINGS ABOUT IT! i ADORE SCENE CARDS AND YOUR CARD IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY- LOVE IT!
So lovely! Like the cute bunny card! Adorable!
Beautiful cards! The little bunny is so adorable and the daffodils are gorgeous !
First card is utterly cute, second is simply beautiful. Great work!
Bunnies, felt, and gingham backgrounds…so awesome…!!!
Loved the cards-the animal noises in the background ,too. Have a great vacation!
Beautiful cards! Fell in love with the rabbit the moment I saw it and your card is simply adorable!
My fave in this new release changes with each stop of this blog hop, lol. Great tips on masking, thanks!
Wow, both cards are beautiful, ty!
These are great cards Yana and a fun video. Love seeing the process.
The animal noises are kinda fun! Two great cards!
The church die cuts really added a lot to the card. I love them.
Love the daffodilcard so much.
The daffodils are stunning!
Oh wow! Lovely cards!!!!
That bunny is so cute! Lovely cards.
Beautiful cards, lovely soft colors, and that bunny is so cute!
your cards are absolutely gorgeous!!
Love the green plaid card stock you used for grass … really sweet card creation. My favorite product in the new line is the spring flowers stamps. I am SO ready for spring !!! Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Gorgeous inspiration!
Wow just wow~!! Thank you for sharing~!!
What a fun release. Thanks for sharing.
Adorable! Thanks! !!
Beautiful work!
I love the soft colors on your bunny card… he’s so cute and serious.
HI Yana – loving your creations here – oh too many too choose for favorite but I will go with Hoppy Easter set – thanks for the masking video as well – Thanks for the hop and for sharing your work – have a blessed day!
I think the church building die is my favorite… and bunnies.
Love the bunny and that sentiment is so darling…
Love those flowers!
Great video. I especially liked your use of gingham – great spring colors!
Beautiful cards. I love the Spring Flowers set, too. And that bunny is the cutest!