Hello friends, I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Holiday Sparkle Release Blog Hop. My favorite set from this release is the Warm Christmas, I adore sets like this, perfect for those living in warmer climates, without snow and cold weather. This set reminds me very much of Phoenix, Arizona, where I used to live for several years.
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CARD DETAILS
I wanted to do a simple ink-blended scene for the background, I made one using a brilliant Horizon Lines stencil and Seafoam ink. I blended several rows of clouds and one hill all using the same color of ink.
Next, I stamped and colored my scene using Copic markers (all colors listed in the supply list). I foam mounted my die-cut images onto the background, added a stamped “Happy Holidays” and stamped several seagulls in black ink (seagulls come from the Seas & Greetings stamp set).
With my card nearly done I decided I wanted to add sun, so I die-cut a circle from Sunshine cardstock and tucked it behind the die cuts for a bright pop of yellow. I love the result!
BLOG HOP & GIVEAWAY
Hop along for more inspiration featuring Simon Says Stamp goodies! If you arrived from amazing Keisha Charles, the next stop on this hop is the talented Barbara Tarayao. You can also start over on the Simon Says Stamp Blog.
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section. Leave a comment for a chance to win. Winners will be posted on Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 16th of November.
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 Clear Stamps Warm Christmas Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Warm Christmas Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamps and Dies Warm Christmas Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Seas and Greetings Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Stencil on the Horizon Lines Shop at: SSS |
 New & Improved Platinum Six Machine With Universal Plate System Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 80lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp White Cardstock 120LB Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Blending Brush Set Large Shop at: SSS |
 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker Rv04 Shock Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y13 Lemon Yellow Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y35 Maize Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR04 Chrome Orange Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV10 Pale Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV11 Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker R22 Light Prawn Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker R24 Prawn Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker R27 Cadmium Red Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG17 Grass Green Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker B000 Pale Porcelain Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG67 Moss Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker BG11 Moon White Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker BG13 Mint Green Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker E000 Pale Fruit Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker E31 Brick Beige Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker E33 Sand Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker E37 Sepia Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker E79 Cashew Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Pad Seafoam Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp 2 Dot Runner Refills Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Dot Runner and 2 Refills Shop at: SSS |
 Jewel Picker Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Bearly Art Mini Precision Craft Glue Shop at: SSS |
 White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Spring-cut Fine Tip Detail Scissors Shop at: SSS |
 Sakura Classic White Gelly Roll Pens Set of 3 Shop at: SSS |
What a cute Christmas scene and fantastic coloring! My family has had Christmas’ like that on some of the holiday cruises we’ve taken in the Caribbean!
It’s cold in Minnesota today, your Holiday card leaves me feeling warm inside!
Thanks for sharing your talent, stay safe.
Such a fun card, Yana, and that stamp set is adorable. Love the non-traditional look!
Marianne x
I just Love Love, Love the adorable and fun tropical Christmas scene stamp set specially since I was born in a tropical country ♥️
Look at that happy little Christmas scene. And as someone born under the Cancer Zodiac sign, I have to say, I just love those little crabs 😀
This is such a fun play on the Christmas theme. Am sure for some, this is the Christmas Time. Thinking positive thoughts for you.
Cute cute cute!
Love ❤️
Great colors! Great design!
Now that is FUN. 🙂 Funny, too…I swear I could hear seagulls in my head when I viewed the card, LOL. Way to set the scene!
How cute is this?????? I just love this!!!!!
I’ve never celebrated Christmas where it was warm like this. Looks amazingly fun!
So cute love the dimension
such an unusual christmas themed card for people living in the northern hemisphere, I love it.
I always love tropical Christmas, and your card with Santa on the beach is one of it’s best.
Great beach holiday card! Love it❄️
Love it, Yana! Darling card. Bravo!
When I look at this card I can hear hear Jimmy Buffett singing “Christmas Island” in the background….
Fantastic card. All the Snow Birds and Winter Texans
will need this set. thanks for sharing.
What a fun card to make, playful
Cute card! Very fun!
What an adorable card!! I would love to be on that beach right now. Thank you for the inspiration today.
I love a good non-traditional holiday card. So fun – and your coloring technique inspires me. Love that look!
So stinkin’ cute! Thank you for the inspiration!
I love your warm weather Christmas card. Oh how I wish I were one of those people living that life. sigh. I can dream though!!
Now that’s my kind of Christmas, ummm, card. LOL. I say yes! to a warm Christmas. Not in the cards though. Your skill with coloring is as amazing as ever!
Oh no, that’s tooooo funny. The crabs are adorable.
What a fun card! It is 12 degrees here so wish I were lounging beside him on that beach!
Adorable card Yana!! Those little crabs crack me up!
I live in Florida and this stamp set would be great from this area. Love how you colored the images – such a fun scene.
Well now I want to go to the beach!!! 😀 Such a darling card!
OK…those little crabs are just too adorable! Your card is very sweet…I live in winter snow country, so its nice to think about how others spend their holidays! Thanks for that…
I LOVE the Christmas beach scene! TOO CUTE!
Christmas at the beach would be WONDERFUL! That Santa lounging with the umbrella drink is just too adorable! This is probably what Santa does on December 26th 🙂
Love the Xmas palm tree.
The warm Christmas stamp makes for such a cute Christmas card… especially since I live in AZ.
Such a fun card! Those crabs are super cute!
Your card is so whimsical, and I love whimsical!! Great job!
Hi Yana! My preference is to ALWAYS spend Christmas somewhere tropical! This card is perfect!!
How cute is this card! As a former PHX dweller, you know how these warm Christmas holidays go! Thanks for all the work you do in Ukraine and thanks for inspiring us with the latest SSS release!
Ts adorable! Wishing you and yours happiness and peace.
Very fun card Yana. I think Santa deserves a holiday after his big night of spreading love and joy. Happy Holidays to you and your family ❤
So adorable! That pop of yellow sun really does make your scene shine!
Thank you for the super fun inspiration!
Love this tropical Christmas theme card! So fun!
What an adorable little holiday scene!
I love your card! I can’t imagine a Christmas that isn’t hot, seeing as I live in Sydney, Australia!
Cute! You make coloring with the copics look so easy
A playful card! Can’t imagine Christmas on the beach, but that’s where it is for some!
Love the crabs.
This card is so cute!! I love it! Definitely inspiring me to buy this stamp set.
This bright tropical holiday card is so fun!