Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Sending Smiles ~ 5 cards!

 


Hello Friends!  I have five cards to share today using Simon Says Stamp Friendly Flowers Card Kit for April. 


This month's kit is wonderful!  Purchasing card kits gives you a great opportunity to try new items and techniques.  Plus, the value is amazing!  Did you know that there are several ways to purchase Simon Says card kit and its contents?  You can buy the card kit each month it is release or you can opt for a monthly subscription for extra savings and to ensure you get yours before it sells out.  Of course, if you do not want to purchase the entire kit or you want more items that are included in the kit, you can purchase items separately. 

Here are just a few items sold separately in this month's kit. 

Friendly Flowers Stamp Set

Simple Stories Cottage Fields Paper Pad

Simple Stories Cottage Fields Sticker Book

Simon Says Stamp Cream Embossing Powder

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Velvet Trims

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Mini Flair Embellishments



Card 1 ~ Sending Smiles!

For this card, I started with a cream card stock base to coordinate with the beautiful pattern papers in the kit, Simple Stories Cottage Fields Paper.  I die cut a Fancy Oval Frame using  cream card stock.  I layered two frames together for dimension and stability.  I then stamped one of the sentiments  using the Friendly Flowers stamp set included in the kit with Versafine Onyx black ink using the oval cut out. I used foam tape to pop up the oval panel.  I used one of the sticker flowers that come in the kit popped up for added dimension.  I finished the card with a few crystal embellishments. 



Card 2 ~ So Thankful!

For this card, I used select white card stock base.  I  added another panel and scored at the top right and bottom left using We R Memory Keepers Mini Score Board.   I die cut this panel using Waffle Flowers A2 Layer die. I added this panel to the card base using foam tape.  Next, I used one of the premade panels in the Simple Stories Cottage Fields Paper Pad. I added it to the center of the card with foam tape.  I used one of the stickers in the kit for the sentiment. I finished the card with a few clear sequins. 



Card 3 ~ Thank You So Very Much!
For this card, I started with a cream card stock base. I used two patterns of the Simple Stories Cottage Fields Paper Pad. I added a tiny strip of gold foil paper between them on the left.  I stamped and embossed the sentiment using the Friendly Flowers Stamp Set.  I again used the Waffle Flowers A2 die to diecut the sentiment and used foam tape to pop it up onto the card.  I added one of the butterflies from the sticker kit.  When using stickers, you can add some embossing powder to the back to remove the sticky part, then just add foam tape to pop it up onto the card. 



Card 4 ~  Missing You!
For this card, I started with a cream card stock base.  I used the soft gingham pattern from the Simple Stories Cottage Fields Paper Pad. I stamped and gold embossed the beautiful large flower image from the Friendly Flowers Stamp Set. I then layered another panel from the paper pad and backed it with gold foil. I used foam tape to add it to the card base. Next, I die cut and layered two circles using Waffle Flowers Additional Layers Circle dies. I softly stamped the same flower image onto the smaller circle using ballet slipper ink.  I also lightly sponged around the edges using the same ink. I stamped the sentiment using Versafine onyx black ink using the same stamp set.  I added a tiny butterfly from the sticker kit and finished the card with a few crystal embellishments.  


Card 5 ~ Thankful For You!
For this card, I started with a select white card stock base.  I used two pattern papers and one of the premade pattern paper panels that come in the Simple Stories Cottage Fields Paper Pad. I added foam tape to the top panel for added dimension.  I added two small butterflies from the sticker sheet and finished the card with a few clear sequins. Playing along with Simon Monday Challenge with this card. 


1 comment

  1. I love your cards. I have the kit but haven't had a chance to play yet. Thanks for the inspiration.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks so much!

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