Hello there and thank you for stopping by! I’m excited to share a few quick copic colored Easter & Spring cards made using Simon Says Stamp New Beginning release stamps. In case you haven’t yet seen this release you can check it out here (I also have links at the bottom of my post).
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One of my favorite sets from this release is the Spring Seeds one (by the way, my goal is to share projects ideas using nearly all new stamps if not all, so stay tuned!). Being fond of 4 Bar cards lately I have found images from this set to be perfect in size for the focal point of a 4 Bar card.
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CARDS DETAILS
I used my mini MISTI stamp positioner and Simon’s Intense Black ink and stamped three of the four images from the Spring Seeds stamp set onto white paper. I knew I wanted to do Copic marker coloring, so I used Simon Says Stamp 120 LB paper and intense black ink as those are my go-to supplies for coloring with alcohol markers.
I picked just a handful of colors for my coloring (check out My Favorite Copic Marker Color Combos post to see color combinations I use most often), I’m listing all colors in my supply list below. After my coloring was done I cut each image out using a coordinating die in my Platinum 6″ die cutting and embossing machine.
I knew I wanted to foam mount these onto kraft paper (I find kraft to be especially suitable for Spring projects) but I also wanted to stamp some sort of a background.
I pulled a few of my 6×6 cling background stamps and white pigment ink and stamped a bunny background (sadly, that background stamp is discontinued) and also a diagonal stripe one.
This handmade card uses Nuvo Drops as a final touch. Want to see 4 other ways you can use Nuvo Drops from Tonic Studios in card making? Check out this article – 5 Ways to Use Nuvo Drops.
I also wanted to stamp a gingham one, but I couldn’t find my stamp (funny enough I found it the minute I finished making my cards). I left my panels overnight – pigment ink takes a long time to dry and I didn’t want to mess up my backgrounds.
After foam mounting kraft backgrounds onto white 4 Bar note cards I added natural twine and foam mounted my colored and die-cut pieces on top. I also used Nuvo drops in Green Apple and English Mustard to add several accents.
ADDITIONAL INSPIRATION
See my previous post to find additional inspiration using new products. Click the image or HERE to see the full post.
GIVEAWAY
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section. Leave a comment below for your chance to win!
Winner’s name will be posted on Simon Says Stamp blog on the following Tuesday.
BLOG HOP
Join us for a fun blog hop to find loads more inspiration!
The next stop on this hop is amazing Debby Hughes. You can also start over at Simon Says Stamp blog.
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 Stamp Spring SeedsStamp Set Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Spring Seeds Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamps and Dies Spring Seeds Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Cling Rubber Stamp Diagonal Stripes Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp White Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp White Cardstock 120 LB Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp White 4 Bar Scored Cards Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 80 Solar White Paper Pack 250 Sheets Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah Classic Crest 80 Lb Smooth Desert Storm Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 May Arts Natural Twine String Burlap Shop at: SSS |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y13 Lemon Yellow Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y15 Cadmium Yellow Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y17 Golden Yellow Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV11 Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV13 Tender Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV14 Begonia Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG17 Grass Green Bold Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG67 Moss Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker W1 Warm Gray Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker W3 Warm Gray Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker W5 Warm Gray Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Apple Green Gloss Nuvo Crystal Drops Shop at: SSS |
 English Mustard Nuvo Crystal Drops Shop at: SSS |
Oh my – these are so beautiful. Every. Single. Card. Love . . .
I’m a big fan of ‘kraft’ & neutral color backgrounds. Your bunny background is a crack up and so dang cute!
Beautiful cards Yana! Thank you for sharing. SO happy to see the Easter bunny come to life on your page 🙂
I love the bunny background. Very original! Great job!
Love the images inside the eggs!! Adorable!
Your coloring is gorgeous!! I love that little bunny with the shades of gray. Stunning!!
Beautifully done! Love the hope card, too!
Love the cards and your special touch in each of them. Thanks!
Beautiful, love that you backed them on kraut paper
Beautiful cards! Love the smaller size and all so wonderful.
I love making 4 bar cards and having these beautiful little images is exciting. Love your cards.
I love the bunny background. Very original! Great job!
Just gorgeous! I always love white ink stamped on Kraft CS, makes such nice, subtle backgrounds. 🙂
Absolutely stunning and very gorgeous!!
You are such an amazing talent. You always take stamps to an entirely different level demonstrating more possibilities. Love your sss new beginning cards. Beautiful!
Gorgeous cards, as per usual. I love the bright focals against the white stamped kraft – a beautiful combination.
Love, love, love!!!! Thank you for sharing!
So so cute…. I love what you have done… thanks so much for the inspiration!
Love the Easter cards on kraft, beautiful but that crocus and daff card is stunning!!!!!!
Just beautiful!
Your cards are beautiful love the colors.
Yana, these are sweet cards–not too fussy, just right. The stamped kraft card backgrounds are a perfect neutral setting for highlighting the lovely colored images. Thanks for sharing.
Very beautiful cards love!
Beautiful cards! Love how soft and vintage they look!
Wow these cards are so pretty – really love your floral card – simply breath taking:)
Your cards just bring a huge smile to my face. I LOVE SPRING! These cards are so special, love the background, color choices, and embellishment you created by using the Nuvo crystal drops. This is a must have set!
love those sets. Great job!
Such beautiful cards. I simply adore that little bunny! Cheers.
Gorgeous cards and coloring Yana!
So pretty. Love the Spring looks.
Beautiful cards. I love the classic little bunny
Lovely cards!
Beautiful cards as always.. thank you.
Such beautiful cards! love the bunny card!!
Love all your designs. You have given me some great idea.
Pretty cards!
The neutral is great
Beautiful flowers. Love the technique. Thanks for the chance to win.
All the cards are so vibrant. I love the simplistic backgrounds on them, makes the focal image pop more.
Those are beautiful! There is so much to love in this new release, I want it all!
Lovely cards! It’s unfortunate that bunny background is discontinued.
Beautiful cards. I love the bunny, it is really cute. The flowers are colored beautifully and they really pop with the bright colors you used.
Beautiful, beautiful cards!!! You are simply amazing!
Wow! Love your beautiful cards!!!
These cards are just sweet. The little bunny is adorable.
All your cards are wonderful always great inspiration, Thanks
Fabulous cards! They are all wonderful!! Thanks for sharing on the blog hop!!
Your cards are wonderful.
Wow! These cards are so cute!! I love the new Spring Seeds set. It seems very Beatrix Potter inspired 🙂
positively delightful cards and designs-love em all!