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 |
It’s a toss up between the Plush Party Bunny and the Spring Flowers. It’s really hard to pick just one, LOL!! I loved both of the cards you made, just gorgeous!! And, I loved hearing the noises, how often do we get to hear those animal noises, that’s awesome!! Hope you’re having a great trip!!
I love the gingham!!
Thanks for sharing your ideas.
The Gingham background and Melody’s Easter are my favourite. Your cards are so cute. Thanks for sharing.
I love your card, it’s so springy! My favorite is that bunny, he is so cute!
Lovely cards!! That bunny stamp is adorable.
LOVE LOVE this release…LOTS of great stamps and dies…can’t wait to get my hands on some;)
I love the daffodils set
adorable gingham prints. haven’t seen these in so long and they just symbolize spring
I like the Friendship Blooms
I love bunny die and how you use all the release in your wonderful cards
Once again, thank you for the video! I absolutely love your work!
Love your cards!!!
Like your cards
Love both your cards, the gingham is simply gorgeous!!!
Loved your video and the sound of nature is awesome! Both of your cards are super cute!
I love those daffodil flowers. Beautiful card!
Love your cards!
I like the stitched bunny wafer die, too cute.
Beautiful cards!! Thank so much for sharing with us!!
SQUEAL!! =) BEAUTIFUL Cards and Release!! I just LOVE LOVE LOVE it ALL!! THANKS for the chance to Win and for sharing the Video too!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
Love the gingham background stamp! Both of your cards are great too!
Those cards are full of cuteness. Thanks for sharing.
What fun! Great video!
thanks for sharing Nice cards
As always,You never disappoint me,you are Amazing and I love your cards!!!!
so prettu scenes i see! rabbit is my love!
I actually like the sounds…. hope your having a great time in Sri Lanka! Watching you color make me want copics! You make it look so easy!
Beautiful work.
So cute! Love the colors you chose for each!
Beautiful Cards, Yana! There are so many wonderful things in this release. I really love the Friendship Flowers. Thanks, SSS and Yana!
luv your bunny and floral card designs!
Really cute Easter Card! Both cards are great.
Thanks for sharing, both cards are fantastic! The bunny is adorable…I just might have to get the church dies.
Fantastic cards! And loved the audio bombers in the background of your voiceover. 😉
How pretty! I love all of the soft colors you used! The stamped gingham pattern is such a great touch. Thanks for the inspiration!
Such a cute card!
Soft and pretty! Love the pastel color effects and all beautiful textures in the BG!
The scallops make a great effect. Love the white daffodils too.
Love them! !
So beautiful!
Gorgeous cards! Love the gingham and that cute bunny! Lovely daffodils too with beautiful coloring!
I love the whole release but I’m most excited about the plush dies!
Your blooms are stunning! Thank you.
I love the spring stamp set with the bunny! He’s so CUTE.
Love it!! You are amazing!!
Your cards are so sweet – thank you for sharing them!
Such soft sweet colors. Love your cards.
That bunny is sooooo very cute! Very pretty card, thanks for sharing!
That bunny is so cute, love the pastel
Cute card TFS :-}