Hello and welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Have you used Simon Says Stamp Color Blends Cardstock yet? Several different packs are available with various blends for all sorts of cards. This paper boasts a gleaming glossy finish, and a silky smooth surface suitable for die cutting, foiling, and heat embossing. The card I’m sharing today mostly uses the Color Blends Bold Brights pack and a bit of regular back cardstock for a sentiment.
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CARD DETAILS
Ready to learn how to make this card? Let’s just right in! I first created a background by cutting 2 panels diagonally – a teal panel to mimic water or pool and a pink-yellow ombre panel to mimic sand or ground next to the water. Next, I heat-embossed an umbrella from the Beachy Keen stamp set in detail white embossing powder on yellow blend paper and cut it out using the coordinating die. I love how this umbrella is only a half-one instead of the full one, it is very unique!
I also heat-embedded flip flops on yellow and leftover pink blend papers and sentiment on regular black. All of these images were cut out using the coordinating dies available for the Beachy Keen stamp set.
To create my card I assembled a background, next, I added the umbrella on the edge of the “pool” and “sand” areas, added the sentiment, and the colorful flip-flops. I trimmed my card front down slightly and added it to an A2 card base leaving a small white border around it.
Lastly, I embellished my card using Aura sequins from Spellbinders and added a few dots onto the background using a white pen to create the illusion of sand.
The Color Blends paper looks fabulous no matter how you use it! I love the vibrant colors and the gorgeous shine it adds. I hope you’ll give it a try! Have fun creating!
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!
 CZ Design Stamps and Dies Beachy Keen Shop at: SSS |
 CZ Design Clear Stamps Beachy Keen Shop at: SSS |
 CZ Design Wafer Dies Beachy Keen Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Bold Brights Color Blend Cardstock Assortment Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 80lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Embossing Powder White Fine Detail Shop at: SSS |
 Wagner Precision Heat Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Brush Powder Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Aura Opalescent Color Essentials Sequins Shop at: SSS |
 Bearly Art Mini Precision Craft Glue Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp 3D Foam Squares White Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Place and Score Embellishment Wand Shop at: SSS |
 Sakura Classic White Gelly Roll Pens Set of 3 Shop at: SSS |
 Scrapbook Adhesives Thin 3d 217 White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
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