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.
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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 |
Great cards.
Yana, when I saw your first card, I thought, “Bunnies!” LOL And scrolled down & saw MORE PRETTIES!!! 😀 I LOOOVE these on the Kraft Card stock too! WHAT A SUPER JOB you’ve done on these!!! THEY’RE ALL WONDERFUL!!!!!!!! 😉
The cards are beautiful and I love the use of kraft paper which I use a lot.
That background bunny stamp is so cute I was so excited to get my hands on it and then I see it’s discontinued 🙁 oh well. Love how you mounted all the images up and how the craft paper gives your eyes a place to rest. The daffodil, crocus one shouts spring beautiful coloring~Lisa
I love the Kraft background for these cards.
Love your color combos!
Lovely cards, I am especially drawn to flowers…
Your cards are truly fantastic. Just love your card-style!
Very pretty – bunnies are so cute.
Love what you did with the spring set. That bunny is adorable! I can see why you’re hooked on the 4 bar cards. Whenever I do them, I get hooked too. Jil
I LOVE the white stamped background on the kraft paper!
Love the kraft cards with white backgrounds but those spring flowers are fantastic!
Your cards are just adorable, never having made a “4 bar” card did not know exactly what the size was. They are tooooo cute!!!
Great cards!
Amazing cards Yana. I love your coloring and a love backgorunds. Just Beautiful combination!Thanks for inspiration!
Love the boots!!! So happy and reminiscent of spring.
Adding the white stamping to kraft paper was so smart!
Just love these cards. Absolutely beautiful. You always provide great inspiration.
Fun spring cards!
Lovely. Love the color with the kraft card stock.
Beautiful cards! Love the Bunny card and background. It does look so nice on kraft paper.
O the cards are so cute but I love the rain boots. It is my fav.
What beautiful cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing your favorite Copic combos. I have one lonely pen at the moment but hope to get more.
What a sweet little rabbit. Reminds me of the Beatrix Potter books. I also love the flowers! So beautiful.
I really like the sentiment on the last card. And the colors are stunning.
I like the way you get nice dimensions to your cards. Great colors
I love them all.
Gorgeous cards and I love that diagonal stripe stamp. Wow!
pretty, pretty, pretty. but what is a 4 bar card?
Very nice cards. Thanks for sharing with all of us
Your cards are so inspirational. Love the clean lines.
Beautiful
Your cards are absolutely amazing! So crisp and clean, love your coloring, and I am going to print out that very helpful Copic color chart you have here! So helpful….and inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
So pretty!! Love the diagonal stripe background the best!!
The white stamped background on kraft paper was so smart!
Great cards!!
Very, very pretty coloring and blending. Not familiar with the four bar card I have to look that up or ask someone what it is … is cardmaking big in the Ukraine? If not, how did you get started? Perhaps you came here to go to an art school? You certainly do seem to be a trained and talented artist.
Your cards are just beautiful. As I said in the Altenew Blog Hop, I love anything you create and these cards are no exception. Keep up the good work!
All so beautiful, love the wonderful variety!
Your cards are wonderful!!!! Love them all and this new release:)
Love the flower card
Beautiful cards! The ink colors are so pretty!
Beautiful cards. White pigment on kraft really loos nice.
I like how you made a card that would appeal to all ages. Thanks for some great ideas.
Beautiful cards, gives me so much inspiration!!
These cards are gorgeous! Love the sweet stamps and the lovely background on kraft – so pretty!! You colored them so well, and loving what you did with those florals!
Beautiful cards.
Nothing cuter than a spring bunny. Unless it’s a watering can and boots. So sweet. Love the cards.
These are so beautiful! Love your coloring.