Hello and thank you for stopping by! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp to celebrate the launch of their And Back Again release. I have 2 Clean & Simple cards to share featuring just a bit of ink blending and a touch of stamping.
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CARD DETAILS
I started by ink blending the hearts using the Heart Mask Stencils on Neenah Solar White cardstock with 3 colors of ink for each card – Seafoam, Surf, Ocean for the blue card, and Bubblegum, Sweets, Taffy.
I trimmed the ink blended panels 3 1/3 x 4 3/4″. Next, I did some simple stamping in black ink – I stamped sentiments from the Love Greetings Mix set in Versafine Onyx Black ink and added sub sentiments created from Simon’s pre-printed sentiment strips.
I foam mounted these panels onto A2 card bases, to add interest I covered part of the card base front with colored cardstock cut diagonally. I also added tiny die-cut hearts cut from Mirror Gold paper – I love the little gold touch they provide. Lastly, I embellished my cards with silver gems.
MORE INSPIRATION
Yesterday I shared a video with a quick dry embossing tip using Simon’s new 3D embossing folders. Check it out HERE.
BLOG HOP & GIVEAWAY
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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 Stencils Heart Masks Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Love Greetings Mix Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips Reverse and Back Again Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp White A2 Side Fold Scored Cards Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 80lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Audrey Blue Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Honey Gold Mirror Card Satin Effect Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Doll Pink Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Seafoam Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Pad Ocean Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Pad Bubblegum Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Pad Surf Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Pad Sweets Shop at: SSS |
 Imon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Pad Taffy Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Dot Runner and 2 Refills Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Silver Mix Color Essential Gems Shop at: SSS |
I LOVE these bright hearts! The blue is great!
These are gorgeous, Yana… and I like the blue just as much as the red! TFS –
Lori S in PA
The embossed RED is beeeeeeeeeautiful! I forget to use my embossing folders. This is a reminder that they are WONDERFUL.
Beautiful, Beautiful Cards! Love Your Creations, and Watching Your Videos!
The embossed card is just stunning! I absolutely love the color and design!
Such a simple idea with stunning results. Soft & pretty. Thx
Wonderful CAS cards! I love the layering of the hearts.
Beautiful cards and I love that exotic vines embossing folder!
I love the blended hearts- they remind me of a tunnel card!
Beautiful ombre!
I love these, Yana!!!!! Beautiful ink blended hearts!!!!
Yana, these are beautiful! Love them!
Stunning!!! I love the clean and simple look!
super cards – thanks for the little tip on spraying card before embossing
Beautiful cards! I love how you embossed the back of your card! Great idea!
The hearts are so enchanting and perfect for Valentine’s day!
Your cards are lovely, as always, but that dry embossing is extra great!
Simple yet beautiful cards!
I love the blue ombre hearts, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Beautiful cards!
These are stunning!
I don’t think that there is a card that you have adorned that I do not love. Even the simplest of them “ your graduated hearts” with the diagonal background is compelling to my eyes.
I love the simplicity and yet the detail of these cards. Brilliant!
The cards are so elegant..
Fun cards and loved your embossing video!
I do love that sometimes the most simple designs are the most elegant. I love the ombre colors for the hearts. Thanks for sharing your cards.
I love these beautiful cards. What a great technique.
Beautiful cards! Love the hearts…
Thanks for sharing.
Very pretty cards!
Wonderful cards. I especially love that Exotic Vines embossing folder and that card is so elegant. Thanks for reminding me to “mist” the cardstock before embossing — I wrote that down!
Simple and elegant indeed.
I love this idea! Thank you for the inspiration!
Beautiful cards Yana, I love the layered hearts. Thanks also for the video on using 3D embossing folders, I didn’t know you had to get them that wet, but the results are amazing! Thanks for all you do to inspire fellow crafters.
So pretty and also easy to make, love the colors you choose
Beautiful inking of the ombre of color. These are both lovely.
Another simple yet elegant design. Such an Impact! Love is in the air.
Wonderful cards!
Great colors!
i love these! Your videos always inspire me!
It’s amazing how much impact a stencil, sentiment stamp and some ink can make. It shows you don’t need a ton of supplies to make a beautiful card.
I always enjoy your creations so much, and you made me fall absolutely in love with the new vines embossing folder yesterday. Thank you for the tip about using water for better impressions.
Gorgeous Cards! Just really stunning!
Love the Layered ombre color hearts on your beautiful cards!
Love that such a simple to make card can look so pretty!
While your cards are clean and simple they pack a punch! Perfect for creating multiple cards. Seeing your embossed red card reminded me that colored cardstock is so stunning embossed when white is a bit too predictable. Thank you
Love the heart stencil layering! That embossed card is stunning!
Love the ombre colors for the hearts! Beautiful cards!
Beautiful! Love the ombré. Thanks for sharing.
beautiful!!
Beautiful CAS heart card, and great idea to emboss back of card too. Stunning on red.
Oh wow, these are so pretty