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 |
Such pretty cards. I love the idea on stamping on kraft cardstock. I will have to try it too! Thank you for sharing.
I don’t know which card that I love the best lol! Love the little bunnies for your background on the bunny card, but I think those rain boots are so cute too! I also loved your “Hope” card as well. Beautiful.
All of your cards are so beautiful, but the HOPE card was really elegant. Thanks for the inspiration.
So adorable! Thanks for the inspiration! (and yesterday’s card)
Lovely cards. I was really drawn to the simple design and twine.
Oh those cards are super cute, love that stamp set!!
Fabulous cards, love the new stamp sets and the fun backgrounds you created.
Very sweet cards! Love them!!
Very nice collection- just in time for Easter and Spring. The colors work great together- thanks for sharing and for the chance to win! I personally really like the realistic rabbit the best.
Yana your cards are so cute! You are such an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing and teaching.
These cards are adorable, especially the bunny one! Love your use of the kraft paper too.
I love that bunny image! Your coloring is always spot-on!
Just love it all!!!
Your cards are so beautiful and make me think spring..thanks
Super cute designs, great ideas!!! Love kraft card stock!
The kraft and white makes a beautiful background for your colored images! Beautiful cards, Yana!
Really lovely, all of them.
Very pretty card!
That flower card is absolutely amazing!
These cards are GORGEOUS!! Thanks for the ideas 🙂
Copics and watercolors have been my go-to lately.
Yana, I love your cards with both of these new sets, your coloring is so beautiful!
I love your work and this card is beautiful
Believe it, or not, this is my first blog hop! I’ve recently become interested in card making and paper crafting and am having a ball learning so many new things. Looking forward to following the linky list to the end to view everyone’s many talents.
I love all of your cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
I love your cards. I had to buy the more spring after seeing this card. Keep inspiring me!
Great cards. I laughed because I wondered how you lined up all the bunny stamps so well, then I read it was a background stamp #duh!
Like the coloring. Like the egg shape/oval shape used.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Cute cards and great use of colours. The flowers are gorgeous
I would have never thought to use kraft. Very cute!
The colors you used for the Hope card are stunning! I’m sad that the bunny background stamp is discontinued because aside from your beautiful coloring, that background was what really caught my eye.
Definitely fell in love with this set!
I ALWAYS misplace the one stamp that I want to use…always.
Thanks for the chance to win! I love what you did with the bunny stamps! So cute!
Love those cards. You are so talented.
Lovely cards!
Love the paper. Gorgeous cards.
I ordered today, I can’t wait! I love the white ink on kraft!
Adorable designs!
Gorgeous cards Yana!!! This is making me crave some Speing for sure 🙂
Wonderfully strong colours on the bunch of flowers on 2nd card
what is the background bunny called and which company makes this stamp? Thank you.
I’ll like spring and these beautiful stamps are inspiring
Love the way you use patterned paper behind your stamped images – very effective.
Love the cute bunny and the kraft cardstock!
Love the Spring card!
WOW All of these cards are so sweet. I need patience and more background stamps! 😀 lol That bunny one is adorable!!!
Beautiful cards!
when i saw the stampset on the SSS website I fell in love with the bunny, but I couldn;t see a card in it, so thank you for giving me/us ideas 😉
Love the cards. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful! These cards just make me wish spring was already hear, lovely. Thanks for sharing them with us.