Hello friends and happy Saturday! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for 2-day blog hop celebrating their new Believe in You release. I’m excited to share a simple modern thank you card featuring some easy cardmaking techniques.
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CARD DETAILS
To create this card I dry embossed Faceted Stripes stencil on Smoke Gray cardstock. It’s very easy to create an embossed background using a stencil and results are always beautiful. All you need for this is a die cutting machine and rubber embossing mat.
Next, I stamped two monstera leaves from the Tropical Leaves stamp set in the following colors of ink: Key Lime, Evergreen, Black. The black doesn’t actually look like black here, it looks more like deep dark green, but that layer was in fact stamped in black. The panel was foam mounted onto a background. I antique gold embossed “Thank You” and “Grateful For You”, cut them out and foam mounted on the card.
The card was decorated with Sunken Treasure and Girl’s Best Friend sequins.
MORE INSPIRATION
I have more inspiration to share using new products. Check out my You’re The Best card using Stripe Jumble Background and Greetings Mix 1 stamp set.
BLOG HOP
If you arrived from Debby Hughes the next stop on this hop is Nichol Spohr. You can also start at the beginning on Simon Says Stamp Blog.
GIVEAWAY
Simon is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section. Winners will be posted on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 31st 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 Stamp Stencil Faceted Stripes Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamps and Dies Thanks and Encouragement Mix Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Thanks and Encouragement Word Mix 1 Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Word Mix 1 Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Tropical Leaves Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sequins Sunken Treasure Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Smoke Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Evergreen Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Key Lime Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sequins Girl’s Best Friend Shop at: SSS |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Studios 8.5 Inch Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS |
 Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
So beautiful Yana, I really must use my stencils for dry embossing more often. You did an amazing job on it. Your other card is fantastic as well, love the rich blue background!
Love the embossing technique with the stencil. Such an easy but sophisticated look!
Very beautiful and elegant cards. Love the gorgeous textured background on the first.
Love the cards.
Beautiful cards! I love how you used a stencil to dry emboss- I’ve got to remember to do that!
Beautiful card!! 🙂
I never think to dry emboss a background but it’s a great idea as your card shows! Lovely.
i just loved the dry embossing on the grey card..looks awesome ! Second one is stunning too !
Your style is simply gorgeous.
So striking on both card designs. I never ever think of using my stencils, brilliant idea, thank you for sharing that x
Your cards are so beautiful. I love your embossing technique. The first card’s tropical vibe is totally me!! Thank you for sharing!!
love the cards, the pop ups not so much, sorry not wanting to be negative, but they always pop up everytime Icome over and just fill up my screen, ruining the experience of your beautiful cards
You have such an eye for design.
nice subtle embossing achieved with this stencil.
I love the dry embossing with the stencils. I need to try it out.
The gold embossing is gorgeous! I love your cards!
Love that dry embossing with stencil, looks cool.
Love the clean look on your cards.
These cards are just so classy! Love them!
great cards. really like the embossing!
You NEVER CEASE to AMAZE ME, Yana! LOVE how you embossed with the stencil & the leaf images go SO WELL with the stencil! You know what would be a good “class,” or lesson for us? HOW to think OUT SIDE of the box when card making! 😉 A SUPER JOB on your card, Yana!!!!!! ;)<3
Really like that blue card; it is striking.
Your cards are beautiful! Thanks for sharing with all of us!
That dry embossing is fantastic, I haven’t tried that yet, but love the classy, elegant look – very nice!
Love your cards.
I love both your cards and think the dry embossing with the stencil is amazing. I need to remember to do that! I think that is the answer when a card needs a little something more. That’s why I love these blog hops because of all the ideas and inspiration from you and everyone.
Beautiful cards, Yana… two more reasons for me to add the Tropical Leaves stamp set to my wishlist!
BEAUTIFUL creations! I love how you used the stencil!
Yana, your cards are gorgeous — of course!
Simply beautiful and love teh gray embossed background using a stencil…clever!!
Stunning cards Yana! Such fabulous and wonderfully creative designs.
Gorgeous cards Yana–I love how you used the stencil to emboss!
I love your style, Yana!
I always love a tropical themed card. Beautifully done!
So elegant! beautiful work.
Beautiful cards I just love your work. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome creations, I love how you used the stencil to deboss the background!
I really like how you embossed with the stencil, I haven’t tried that yet.
Love the gold embossing, so pretty and elegant!
Great cards! Love the touch of gold on them – adds a little glitz and glamour!
Gorgeous deep blue card! I love the embossed background; I always forget to use my stencils in that way. Thanks for sharing,
You have a striking unique style and I love it!!
Beautiful card! Love the colors…
Thanks for sharing.
Wow! These are such unique cards…love the deep rich colors! Love how you dry embossed with the stencil! Gotta try this!
Wonderful cards & inspiration, tfs!
Great use of the stencil and fabulous inspiration. Thx for sharing
Restful & sophisticated.
Very elegant cards Yana !!
Beautiful cards – love the embossing and texture:)
Beautiful card! Embossing with the stencil for the background is brilliant and a great way to get more from our stencils. Thanks, Yana, for continuing to inspire.