Hello and welcome for Simon Says Stamp Send Happiness Release Blog Hop! I’m delighted to join Simon and other talented designers today and share handmade inspiration with you featuring the new products.
The card I have for you today uses a new Poppies Background stamp. It is a stunning 6×6 cling background stamp with big, bold beautiful poppies. I couldn’t resist this image and of course, I had to color it with my alcohol markers using the no-blending technique (watch THIS VIDEO to learn about this technique).
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CARD DETAILS
I stamped the image in Simon’s Intense Black ink on Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock. I used my Altenew markers (any alcohol markers work for this technique) to color this stunning image. I did film a video of the process, but I haven’t had the chance to edit it yet.
I also colored the background black using Copic Black 100 marker. It was a bit risky, but I went for it. Red and black is a fantastic combo. I used a white Sakura pen to add stamen detail to my flowers.
To create a sentiment I foiled one that reads “Especially For You” in matte gold foil. Finally, I embellished the card with black jewels from Pretty Pink Posh.
This stamp is definitely my favorite one from this release. Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below.
Find more inspiration in the Send Happiness Gallery over on Simon Says Stamp.
BLOG HOP
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Kristina Werner
Cathy Zielske
Nina-Marie Trapani
Nichol Spohr
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Amy Rysavy
Lisa Addesa
Heather Ruwe
Suzy Plantamura
Bibi Cameron
Barb Engler
Cheiron Brandon
Lea Lawson
Ashlea Cornell
GIVEAWAY
We’re giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from your blog comment section. We’ll choose winners over the weekend and post on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 1st of July.
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 Cling Stamp Poppies Background Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Everyday Sentiments II Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh Midnight Black Jewels Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders More Sentiments Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Framed Details Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Shop at: SSS |
 Glimmer Hot Foil – Matte Gold Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Altenew Artists Markers Set A Shop at: SSS |
 Altenew Artist Markers Set B Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Marker 100 Black Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Misti Regular Black Shop at: SSS |
 Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Big Momma Foam Tape Roll Shop at: SSS |
 Sakura Classic White Gelly Roll Pens Set of 3 Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Craft Tacky Glue Shop at: SSS |
What a beautiful card! I wish I could color like you!
Totally one of my favorites too! My mom loved poppies.
What a bright and beautiful card!
Been loving this technique, thanks so much for sharing another beautiful card and video.
Wow, Yana! Fabulous job coloring!
That card is STUNNING! You are so talented!
This technique is so intriguing and the result is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your videos.
Wow! I could never do that-lol.
oh my gosh this is stunning – your colouring is INCREDIBLE!!!
Wow! Your card is so dramatic! Very risky colouring the background black but totally worth it!
Love the colors, I’m not a marker person, but I sure appreciate talent when I see it! I could duplicate the colors in watercolor which is my medium. Great cards.
Well that is a great background stamp with fiery colors! That no blend coloring technique creates such a unique fun look.
I just love the way you colored this beautiful design! Gorgeous card!
Beautiful card Yana! As I was scrolling through SSS blog I knew this card was made by you before I got to your blog! I remember you doing this coloring technique in a video a few weeks ago! I just love the way this card turned out!
Your card is so vivid and beautiful.
This is stunning – the colours are amazing!
I m loving this coloring technique so fun and different, beautiful card Yana!
Wow what a stunning card, I love this colouring technique and am exited to try this myself!!
I can’t wait to try out this wonderfully clever way of colouring, Yana! Your card is amazing with the bright, happy colours! Thanks so much for sharing and another super video!
Just stunning! What a fun technique! I am excited to try it! Your coloring is gorgeous!
Nice look to the coloring of the flower. It really stands out.
awesome
Bright, vivid colors. Spectacular.
the gnome and the fairy are my
faves. thanks for sharing
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lovely card – it is nice to see different was to color with copics
Very vibrant and pretty.
Wow! Stunning! I don’t know how I missed this video. Awesome technique.
Wow! You really brought the poppies to life. Really great card!
What a stunner! This card looks elegant.
love your distinctive style of coloring – awesome work
Stunning card! This is the second one I’ve seen you do with no blending and love the idea!
Such a dramatic, intense look! Very beautiful work, as usual!
Love your bold coloring! Great release, too.
I have been following your blending free coloring the past while and absolutely love it! I am trying it out this weekend! Thanks for sharing your talents.
This card is awesome! I love how you did the coloring, so cool! It makes the background stamp look so different but so current with todays trends. Fabulous job!
Wonderful card! Love this new release.
What a gorgeous card!
Your card is stunning so elegant
Vividly Gorgeous! Thank you Yana! Denise
Wow you have more patience than I. I keep wanting to try this technique but it might take me weeks to fill in that black background. A labor of love.
So very striking, such a different look!
My jaw dropped when I opened your blog page! This card is AMAZING, Yana!!! I will be eagerly awaiting your video to come! I can’t wait to see how you created it.
This stamp set and the stencil of the poppies are my favourite from the release. I think it is due to stocking your blog lately and seeing all your amazing floral’s. I can’t help but want to create and buy everything floral and of course add foil. (I am also on a foil kick right now!) hummm… I wonder why? 🙂
What a beautiful, vibrant card! Thanks for sharing!
Stunning card! This hop is filled with inspiration!
So very dramatic and beautiful! Can you just imagine the look on the recipient’s face as this slips out of the envelope. Bet they say WOW. So appropriate for the vibrant poppy.
What a gorgeous card!
Beautiful colors and I’m
loving the Mermaid Tail.
Carla from Utah
Great card, thank you for the tutorial 🙂
Gorgeous card love the colours (awaiting your video tutorial). Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful card! Love the colors.
I’m a huge fan of your work and, as usual, I love your beautiful card and the great tips and ideas !
Your signature dramatic background and I am loving your unblended coloring! Beautiful card!
Wonderful effect you created with the colouring!
Wow – stunning colored card – I wouldn’t want to send it.