Hello Crafty friends! I am excited to be back today to PARTY with Simon Say Stamp! Today on the Simon Says Stamp blog there is so much inspiration from the Simon Designers and the Design Family and we wanted to party with you to kick off the start of STAMPtember! Be sure to check out the Simon Says Stamp blog, where you will find so much inspiration! There are many different gifts/promotions available – have fun seeing all the gorgeous new projects and checking out all the amazing promotions happening! I am sharing my promotion below! So let’s get started!
For today’s project I am sharing a card using 2 new products from the STAMPtember release: Falling Hearts Embossing Folder and the Chelsea butterfly! I started with a gelli print from my stash. I stamped the Old Letter background along parts of the background using Ground Espresso Archival Ink. Next I placed the Falling Hearts Embossing folder in my die cutting machine with a gelli print from my stash.
Next I added some more color and texture to my dry embossed background using Distress Crayons and Distress Paint. I added the color on top of the hearts. I applied the crayon directly to the raised hearts and rubbed the color gently with a little water and my finger. Next I applied Distress Paint in Salvaged Patina using a sponge. I love the texture from the sponge application.
I then trimmed the background using my Deckle Trimmer. I then used my distress tool and added distress ink in Black Soot to the edge for my texture.
Next I die cut the Chelsea Butterfly from watercolor paper. I then added Lindy’s Magicals to the butterfly die cuts. I used colors from the Industrial Chic pack. I applied one color, then allowed the layer to completely dry. Once the layer was dry, I went back in with more color to create more texture and definition. Once the butterfly was completely dry, I then adhered the butterfly together with liquid glue.
I completed my card with a sentiment strip. I had a lot of fun making today’s card! I hope you like it!
As I shared above, today is such a fun day and we are celebrating with a PARTY!!!!!!!! Be sure to check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for beautiful inspiration and check back often for STAMPtember details! Have fun checking out the AMAZING projects and be sure to have fun checking out all the promotions too! Here is mine!!!!!! Happy Crafty SHOPPING!!!!!!!
Product links for today’s card are listed below. I appreciate your support, if you shop through these links I earn a small commission with no extra cost to you. Have a great week!
Crafty Hugs,
Simon Says Stamp Supplies Used:
- Simon Says STAMPtember Release – see it all here
- Falling Hearts Embossing Folder
- Chelsea Butterfly
- Old Letter Background Stamp
- Archival Ink: Ground Espresso
- Deckle Edge Trimmer
- Tim Holtz Tonic Travel Media Mat
- Tim Holtz Distress Crayons
- Lindy’s Magicals
- Tim Holtz Distress Inks
- Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools
- Ranger Mini Round Foam Refills
- Sizzix Switch
