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
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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 |
Love the way they look with the kraft backgrounds…especially the diagonal stripes.
Very cute cards, I love the bunny!
Love your posts; they always inspire me to create. Thank you.
Beautiful cards! Always impressed with your coloring.
just lovely
these are great and I love the stamped kraft background to pull it all together.
Lovely great cards – great inspiration – thank you.
Love the bunnies
your cards are stunning!!
Such Pretty cards!
You are super talented! Love these cards.
Lovely cards. I love everything you create!
Cute card!
I love that iris! They are Spring for me.
Love,love,love!
Gorgeous! I just love the diversity of technique in this blog hop!
Your cards are amazing!!!
You have a great eye for design. The floral card is delightful!
I too like the look of kraft cards and your work is just lovely!
Love your cards. . .where did you get the cute little bunny stamp to make background on your first card? Simply adorable.
Loralee
Beautiful cards! These new stamp sets are so fun!
Cute cards
Very pretty coloring. Always love white pigment on kraft paper.
Darling cards!
Love your card! This is my first time here and I will definitely be subscribing!
Beautiful cards! I love the kraft paper look for a soft spring look. And the colorful flowers are stunning!
Your cards are just beautiful Yana!! The kraft cardstock looks great with these!
very nice
Love the backgrounds on the first 3 cards and love the bright cheery colors of the flower card!
Oooo, I just love your beautiful card set. The layouts, backgrounds, and pretty coloring on the seed packet designs are perfect!! TFS your talent and helpful instructions. Always amazing!
What an adorable trio of inspiration! Your cards have all the bright freshness of spring. And your photography – absolutely beautiful!!
Drool! The colours and energy on the additional information card are pure distilled spring! Love love love the craft paper in the main cards – it is such a gentle element for the delicate spring images
Beautiful cards
I adore these cards, especially because they are easy to colour up and super cute also.
I like the use of kraft card stock
Love the adorable bunny card.
Your cards are beautiful. I <3 the Spring Seeds stamp set!
Yana, I’m in LOVE with the craft card backgrounds. Your cards look so clean and crisp and the colors are just the right shades to make them pop.
I have subscribed and cant wait to start getting your posts. Cute cards.
your style and creativity has become so lovely. I followed you in the beginning and you have grown so much.
Yana, your cards are always so elegant and classy! You have a beautiful style
Lovely, I’m a sucker for bunnies and this release is all Spring.
Super cute card!
What a lovely variety of cards. This is one great stamp set. Oh but those spring flowers, How can you not hope with such beautiful flowers!
Absolutely adore your cards!
Gorgeous cards Yana – but my favorite is the last one – stunning!
The kraft card set is so pretty and interesting. The backgrounds with white pigment ink look wonderful on kraft (too bad about he peeps). The coloring on your last card is just gorgeous! That one is a stunner
Love the backgrounds on all your cards and the bunny, too.
These are so lovely. It’s a great release.
lovely cards for easter and love the last one with all the nice couleur thank you so much