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 |
Happy Easter Yana! You are sweet
Isn’t this just an awesome release? So many ideas!
I love the gingham grass! Such a sweet scene.
DELIGHTFUL Easter card and STUNNING friend card – SO MUCH to LOVE!!!
WOW – this release has BUNDLES of reasons to SMILE, especially the BEAUTIFUL Friendship Blooms, a PERFECT combination of flowers, butterflies and sweet sentiments 🙂
Absolutely adorable! I just love the pastel colors and the bunny is so stinken cute!
Sherrie K
your cards makes me want Spring to get here in a hurry! Nice spring colors.
Thanks for the tutorial on your bunny card. Both cards make you think that spring is coming.
Thanks for sharing your creativity! Your cards are so very pretty!
The dimensions on your card make it spectacular! I love the scene!
Love the dimension in your bunny card!
I love your flop eared bunny – how cute
I love the scene you created. it’s so pretty and playful. My favorite thing from the release is the daffodil stamp. It’s my mother’s favorite flower and always has a special place in my heart. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Hugs,
Snoopy 😀
Love anything spring!
Always love your cards!
I love that bunny. Great cards
What great cards! I really like the gingham background behind your tulips.
Cute bunnies, but the daffodils are stunners! Would have loved to see the wildlife I hear in the background of your narration!
Great spring ideas! Thanks so much!
I recently “found” you on YouTube and I’m hooked!! Love this card and great ideas. Thank you.
your first card is so cute and so fun, and your second card is so pretty!!!
Lovely cards!
I love this new release! And that bunny IS adorable! Thanks for sharing!
Your cards are so adorable I love the gingham bg that would be fun to use
I love your cards
I love the spring flowers! And your cards are lovely!
I love that happy little springtime scene with the adorable bunny. Your daffodils are just perfect as well.
Beautiful spring cards! The bunny looks so cute! And your daffodil card is so pretty.
Your favorite colors are my new favorite colors, so pretty. They give this eastern card such a special look, adorable!
Very awesome techniques
So fun to watch your video and se the process of your card making. Both wonderful cards!
your cards and video are delightdul!
Beautiful spring cards.
How cute.
Awwww your pastel bunny card is absolutely adorable! Beautiful daffodil card too 🙂
Great cards.
beautiful cards Yana!
love the new spring flower realease
Great cards! I like your additional inspiration even more. This daffodil stamp set is gorgeous!
So, so beautiful! I especillay love the cute bunny!
really amazing card!
Great cards
Such a cute card! Love the bunny!
So cute. Love the release.
That bunny has to be the cutest one around! Great card!
Love the Card. Thanks for showing
Beautiful!
What a great idea to mask the scallops. I’ll be using that ….if I can remember. lol Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful, beautiful cards! Fabulous coloring and designs all around!
Great cards. The PPP droplets really are stunning. You made me want that “gingham” stamp
Cute bunny card.
Gorgeous spring cards! TFS!