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Hello all and thank you for joining us as we celebrate the new product release from Simon Says Stamp called Reason to Smile. Yay! This release has stamps, dies, embossing powders, and even includes felt!
I’m sharing a fun Easter card today and squeezing in a bit of creative die cut masking.
Like this project? Remember to pin it and save for later!
CARD DETAILS
I started working on this card by creating hills for my bunny to sit on. I used my favorite Wavy Scalloped Stitches dies and cut two out of white cardstock. Next I made a mask and masked off the scalloped part (I wanted to keep it white) and stamped the Gingham pattern using Willow ink onto the rest of the die cut. This way I was able to create colorful hills with white scalloped borders. I am explaining how to make a mask for the hills on my video, however I admit, I probably over did it, lol! There definitely is an easier was to make a mask.
I also blended a bit of blue High Dive ink onto the card base to create the sky. That helped the scallops from the top hill to stand out a bit better. The bunny was stamped using new Intense Black ink and colored using a few colors of Copic Markers (I used E000, E00 and R20). Easter eggs were stamped in Duckling, Twirling Tutu and Catkin and were die cut using a matching die.
I also die cut two church buildings for this card as I felt I needed to add something to fill in the background. The sentiment, Oh Hippity Hop was stamped in Versa Fine Onyx Black and was foam mounted onto the card. I also added several clear droplets from Pretty Pink Posh as little accents onto my card.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
I filmed a video tutorial showing how to make this project, you can watch it at the top of this post or below or on my Youtube channel. If you like it, I would appreciate you giving it a thumbs up and sharing. You can also pin it t Pinterest to watch later. Thank you!
BLOG HOP
The next stop on the hop is amazingly talented Kristina Werner. You can also start at the beginning at Simon Says Stamp Blog.
GIVEAWAY (Now Closed)
Want to win a Simon Goody bag? Please leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite product from the new release. Please leave a comment by the end of the day, Sunday, February 21st. Winner will be announced in this blog post and also on Simon Says Stamp blog on Tuesday.
Thank you everyone for your lovely comments, the winner of the giveaway is: Rita Fujisawa. Congratulations! Simon’s team will be in touch with you.
ADDITIONAL INSPIRATION
Be sure to check out this card I created using stunning daffodil stamps and dies. I love these particular flowers, they are very dear to me.
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 Melody’s Easter Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Melody’s Easter Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamps and Dies Melody’s Easter Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Cling Stamp Gingham Background Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Churches Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Wavy Scallop Stitches Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Willow Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Catkin Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Duckling Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp High Dive Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 80 Solar White Paper Pack 250 Sheets Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Twirling Tutu Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Artisan X-plorer Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Clear Droplets (small) Shop at: SSS |
 Best Creation Big Squares 3D Foam Tape Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger .5 Oz. Multi Medium Matte Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger Mini Round Foam Refils Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker R20 Blush Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker E000 Pale Fruit Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker E00 Skin White Shop at: SSS |
Thank you for the inspirational ideas! Really liked how you filled in the space with the white churches. I am new to card making. Thanks again.
Love the cute scene….
such sweet and soft colors – just gorgeous!!
Your ideas are inspirational. I liked how you filled in the background with the white churches.
I am new to card making. It is fun to see different techniques.
Love both cards and really enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing
The gingham hills add so much to the little bunny card. I REALLY liked your daffodil card. It is simply stunning.
I particularly like the stamps used for the florals and the gingham background.
TO be honest I want’s sure about the gingham stamp but now that I see your cards I have to have it.
Adorable cards, thanks for sharing!
Loving these cards!
I love your card and your detailed explanation. 🙂
You are in one of your favorite place, enjoy! Loved the background sounds and your cards!
So lovely!
Your cards are great,but I especially like the gingham background with the bunny stamp.
What an adorable scene you created on this card with the cute bunny and the wonderful gingham!
Great inspiration Thank you
im loving the clouds!
I love the bunny. And the gingham. And the daffodils. I think my bank account is in trouble!
Beautiful card, I love the pastel colour scheme you used!
You created a cute card and oh that bunny. Also really like the daffodil card!
I absolutely loved the colors you used with the bunny and eggs scene.
I like how you added the plaid background. Your Easter card is so cute. Background noises were intriguing.
love both cards- your tip on pushing out the scallop is really cool – now to get the die so i can try it
I love your cards! The bunny is adorable and the floral one is exquisite!!!
Beautiful Easter/Spring Cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love the scalloped hills and inking techniques.
TFS your card ideas.
That bunny is a cutie and Sri Lanka sounds AMAZING!
Thanks for sharing with us while on vacation! Your bunny card is very cute. Thanks also for showing how you masked the scalloped portion of the hills.
Cute cards love the background color and birthday card are so xool.
That is the cutest card with the bunny and hills. Great Job!
Yana, I love the gingham scalloped hillside! The pattern also looks beautiful as a background for the daffodils… I never would have thought of using it like that, (I would have been afraid that it would be too “busy,” or too much, but it looks fabulous!). Now I’m going to have to get that stamp, among many others, lol! 😉
Super sweet card Yana. Enjoy the rest of your vacation.
Very cute cards! I especially like the daffodils.
Beautiful cards. Love the tip on masking the die cut scallop.
Love your cards! Thanks for the video! Especially like the bunny card. My favorite item is the daffodils stamps and dies. Daffodils are one of my favorite flowers. They are usually the first to appear in my garden in the Spring.
great video and super nice card!
oh taht sounds are cute
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Your bunny card is very cute, but I love the daffodil one. Thanks for sharing your techniques.
love your cards Yana! beautiful!
Colors are fantastic
Bunny is cute but I think I like the daffodils the best.
Bunny is cute but I like the daffodils the best.
Super cute bunny scene and gorgeous daffodils! Beautiful cards
Favorite release would be the bunny stamp. Adorable.
I love how you left the flowers white. Very stunning!
Oh those daffodils are my favorite with the clouds being a close second.
Super cute cards!! Loving that adorable little bunny!! I loved the animal noises in the background!!
I love the friendship blooms stamps. Flowers are always my fave. Beautiful card.
LOVE that darling little bunny! Thanks so much for the beautiful inspiration!
Cute idea to put the bunny on little hills. Really like the dimension.