Simon Says Stamp Hey Bestie and Love You More Release Blog Hop- Day 2
January 11, 2020
Hi everyone! Welcome to Hey Bestie and Love You More Blog hop by Simon Says Stamp!
There are so many beautiful papercraft supplies in this release but the new Peony Bouquet stencil is a must-have.
I couldn't stop using it!! I wanted to try different ink qualities and color combos to see how they look and I filmed the process!
If you don't fancy long videos you can watch a 3-minutes video here to see how I made this cards.
Painting Through Stencils
Using the stencil as you see in my video above was very relaxing.
At some stage, I felt I was painting through the stencil so although we are not really painting there is still an artistic and creative process in which we shape the gorgeous stenciled flowers with a brush and ink.
So that's why I dared to call my video painting through stencils... although technically we just might be doing ink blending.
Top Tips
- You can use any ink to create these backgrounds.
- It is essential to use makeup - brushes for a smooth ink application.
- Start working from the lightest to darkest ink colors.
- Do not cover a layer of color with others, instead allow each ink color to be seen in the final result.
- For smaller areas, you can use small brushes and for larger areas, you can use larger brushes but of course, you can work with what you have.
Distress Inks
The first inks I tried were Distress inks Oxide and traditional. This seems to be always the first choice!
These inks are great for ink blending. They are the smoothest inks and easy to apply on smooth cardstock. I love to use them on Smooth Strathmore Bristol paper and I even like the ivory color of the paper as it also looks like cotton paper or watercolor paper.
Distress Inks dry fast and they are waterbased so you can also apply different coloring techniques with them achieving lose watercolor looks and vibrant colors.
Ink Colour -Leaves | Bundled Sage, Mowed Lawn.
Paper | ARCHES cold press watercolor paper, Tonic Ivory White Card Blanks - Imperial Blue Mirror Glossy Card.
Ink Colour -Leaves | Bundled Sage, Mowed Lawn.
Paper | Bristol, Purple Mist Mirror Satin Card, Tonic Ivory White Card Blanks.
Simon Says Stamp Die Inks
I really love the look and feel of stenciled images using Simon Says Stamp dye inks.
The inks produce a velveted look hard to describe but very unique and pretty.
Although these inks are not as easy to blend as distress inks you can still achieve smooth transitions using makeup brushes.
The only tip I might share here is that would be great to tap the brush on a glass mat or over the stencil before applying the brush on the paper to avoid patches of ink as the first load of the ink will be discharged directly from the brush on a specific area of the paper and depending the ink color you are using the patches can be more noticeable but hey! sometimes the patches are nice too and intentional.
Ink Colour- Leaves | Green Apple, Sunshine.
Paper | Bristol, Tonic Ivory White Card Blanks .
Ink Colour -Leaves | Green Apple, Sunshine.
Paper | Bristol, Tonic Ivory White Card Blanks.
Spectrum Noir Harmony Opaque Inks
Several months go I received a couple of testers of the new Spectrum Noir opaque inks. I guess these inks will be available everywhere soon! I hope so.
So Peony Bouquet stencil was the perfect crafty supply to give them a try.
These inks are creamy and when applying them on the paper you will feel like if you were applying clear sticky ink but these inks are loaded with colour.
You can use them on dark paper too!
They are slow drying so they are designed to do embossing as well.
So I made a couple of panels with this bold inks also to share bold sentiments from Miss You Missi, the stamp set is so gorgeous.
Paper | Bristol, Tonic Ivory White Card Blanks.
Paper | Bristol, Tonic Ivory White Card Blanks
Bonus Project
The size is up to you
I used some of the panes I didn't use for this blog post to try the new Nested Tags die set included in this release.
Last Christmas I made the tags here and these die set will be an awesome replacement for the die set I used and that has been retired from the market.
So although these tags are super simple I really wanted to share the extra idea.
You can make projects in any size using this beautiful stencil.
Blog Hop
The next in the hop is the super talented Gayatri Murali. Make sure to keep hopping to see what everyone is making!
- Debby Hughes
- Laura Bassen
- Yana Smakula
- Yoonsun Hur
- Amanda Korotkova
- Amy Rysavy
- Bibi Cameron You are here!!
- Gayatri Murali
- Marge Yoon
- Vicky Papaioannou
- Emma Williams
- Crystal Thompson
- Preeti Chandran
Giveaway
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section.Winner will be chosen over the weekend and post on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 15th of January.
Make sure to check to visit the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday to check if you are a happy winner!
That's all for today.
Happy crafting!
Supplies List
Just a note to let you know that when you buy through the links in my blog I get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Thanks for your support!
105 comments
WOW!!! Absolutely stunning and oh so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBobi,
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards you created using one beautiful product! I love all the colors you used, they’re just beautiful! I also love the black sentiments, they really pop against the gorgeous colors!
You did an amazing job with the new stencil! I like that you shared the different inks that you used, as well.
ReplyDeleteWow they are all so pretty!!! Thanks for explaining how you created these with the stencil!
ReplyDeleteLOVE how you showed so many uses for the stencil. I love the different colors and I will watch the video. I need to get better as using my stencils. I do wish I had purchased this one now after seeing how you used it.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Stunning cards! Thanks for sharing all the great ideas!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful. I am in love with the new stencil.
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DeleteLove all the ways you have used the stencil
ReplyDeleteOMG! I LOVE what you did with the stencils! SOOOOO COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW !! I love the soft palate of your cards, this stencil just went on my wish list after seeing your beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I loved this stencil already, and now I love it even more! The mirror cardstock looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the sparkle and shine you used!
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are gorgeous. I have to give
ReplyDeletethis technique a try - I'm not too good
at coloring but this sounds like fun.
thanks for sharing
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WOW! You have brought this stencil to life. All of the cards are spectacular. This is a must-have.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw this stencil I immediately ordered it because I thought it had so much possibility for many different looks and I thought it would sell out fast. You definitely show that with all these beautiful cards and they are amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous. the Peony Bouquet stencil is one of my favorites from this wonderful release.
ReplyDeleteLovely painted cards. Your hints for coloring through stencils are so helpful & appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great inspiration. I love the new release. Loads of great products, especially the new envelope dies. It will be fun to make matching, funky envelopes so quickly!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! These are ALL gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the colour combos used with this stencil Bibi and the tags (for me) was a fabulous bonus!
ReplyDeleteCan’t wait to get in my room to play. TFS!
I just love how you created so many different looks with one stencil, just brilliant! Really love that mirrored cardstock you used, to die cut the "You Are Loved" from, really looks nice!
ReplyDeleteRemarkable release and so very versatile…creative inspiration galore!!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty flower no matter what color it is.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all beautiful.
What a wonderful collection of beautiful cards. I love your tips and the colors you used are awesome. That Tonic mirror card looks so amazing for the sentiments.
ReplyDeleteAll of these are beautiful! A wonderful use of the stencil with the various methods.
ReplyDeleteThe frame and sentiments in the mirror is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOh my I love your cards. Thank you for making the video showing how you created them and for sharing your color combos.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with your cards!! I love how you used different colors to showcase this wonderful new stencil. The tags are exceptional!! I would have never thought to do that. I'll will add that to my idea book!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea on mass producing using this stamp set.
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Such beautiful cards! Each color combination you chose was lovely. Didnt see the Spectrum Noir inks being used - how did I miss that? Anyway they were all wonderful.
ReplyDeletesorry, I didn't include it as I notice the inks are not available everywhere after making the video !! I should include it anyway. :( silly me.
DeleteThese cards are gorgeous!! I love the Peony Bouquet stencil and you showcased it beautifully!!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Loved this stencil already and the mirror cardstock looks amazing!
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards - love the wonderful colors on them:)
ReplyDeleteSo lovely - I love all the variations of that stencil - your inking/colouring is so lovely and I absolutely love those tags - especially the shaker tag with the gray stenciling - very very nice!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors! Love how this stencil can be used for lots of holidays and just regular days.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Bibi, I hope that it will be a healthy and creative one.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous, I love this awesome stencil and what you did with it
Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration and the video tutorial, have a great Sunday.
Super post and beautiful cards! I love how
ReplyDeleteyou "dissected" all the inks for us!
I love the different looks each card has with the different colors
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the tips for ink blending and the peony stencil is a must have !
ReplyDeleteI love your cards and your tags! Beautiful color blending!
ReplyDeletegreat technique of painting through stencils. beautiful results!
ReplyDeleteI've never used stencils to make cards but these are very nice. I need to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteThese are sooooo Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards from one stencil!! Your tags are sweet, too.
ReplyDeleteReally like those word dies! Great work with the flower coloring, too!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are GORGEOUS!!! Thanks for sharing the instructional video and tips! This stencil went right on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with these. They are all beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous cards! Love the colors of the flowers.
ReplyDeleteGreat stencil and die cut words...
Thanks for sharing.
Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning technique.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and colouring, the blue/green is my favourite. And I love your shaker tag.
ReplyDeleteOh what beautiful cards and tags! Lovely color combinations and stunning designs.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely stencil and you have created beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Colors are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely in love with your color palette with your cards! So beautiful! And thanks for your tips; they are very helpful! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
ReplyDeleteYou did this stencil proud! What a delightful showcase of your talents and this clearly fabulous set of releases! Thanks for the inspiration on using colored mirror cardstock (vs just gold or silver) and forreminding me I don't have to use an entire stamp or stencil to put it to great use, e.g. the tags!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards with this stencil!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the list of tips.
ReplyDeleteMerrill P
The entire set of cards you created hold so much beauty with the way you ink blended the flowers. I especially appreciate your using different types of inks and labeling them to demonstrate the effect you can achieve with each. Thanks for sharing your talent!
ReplyDeletewow gorgeous ink blending and colour combos, I'm swooning for these!
ReplyDeleteSuper beautiful set of cards!! Love the colors :)
ReplyDeleteThis stencil is one of my favourites from this new release. Loved your video process and all of your cards, they are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful colors. Outstanding cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. So soft and delicate looking.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous cards! Love the beautiful colours!
ReplyDeletePretty colors on your cards and tags.
ReplyDeleteThis floral stencil is very beautiful and I love your blend of colors with just a little sparkle.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I love the beautiful stencil design and the way you used the colors!
ReplyDeleteYou have created so many beautiful cards. After watching your video, I'm encouraged to try this technique and I love this stencil. Excellent work...video and cards!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Your stenciling is beautiful. These make me wish I would have added it to my shipping cart before I checked out. It'll have to go on my wish list now. I really like that first tag.
ReplyDeleteOM goodness.....I love these cards. I KNEW I like this stencil now I love it. You are such an inspiration, I love the way you “teach” as you demonstrate. Eres una maravilla con tus creaciones.!
ReplyDeleteEach of those cards are stunning!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous
ReplyDeleteAwesome inspiration and wonderful cards using this stencil, thanks for sharing the details
ReplyDeleteWow-these are beautiful. Love all the colors you used & thank you for all of the tips you shared.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this stencil. Can't wait to play with it!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, so many beautiful peonies! I'm in love! <3
ReplyDeleteLove your colorful cards - and the tip on the Tonic card bases! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed watching how you created these your cards, they are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, Bibi! That peony stencil is great! Thanks for your inspiration and the added bonus of tags.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you used on these cards. :) Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! Loved your video!
ReplyDeleteMarisela Delgado said: Wow, Bibi, your cards are gorgeous! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteYour cards with the new Peonies stencil are all gorgeous!! Thanks for the technique video, tips and sharing your amazing projects.
ReplyDeletelovely cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat stencil tutorial. Enjoyed your soft coloring and shiny die words.
ReplyDeleteLove your use of color. Your cards are gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the Peony Bouquet Stencil and I love the color combinations that you used on these lovely cards.
ReplyDeleteYour projects are so pretty and your ink blending is amazing! This stencil is at the top of my wishlist now!
ReplyDeleteYour Peony Bouquet cards are gorgrous; my favorite are the salty ocean and the shaded lilac !! You did that stamp proud !!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards with the peony stencil! I love the different inks that you used and how they created unique cards. So pretty. Thanks for creating and sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe peony stencil is one of my favourites so it was great to see your cards done in different colours.
ReplyDeleteThe peony stencil is one of my favourites in the set. Your cards are so pretty and it was nice to see the different colours.
ReplyDeleteThe peony stencil is one of my favourites in the set. Your cards are so pretty and it was nice to see the different colours. DebbieC
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I love all the different techniques.
ReplyDeleteMarisela Delgado said: Que lindas tarjetas! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love all the ink blending and your designs!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards...beautiful use of stencils!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations, I especially love the lighter purple flowers!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful love these cards
ReplyDeleteAll your creations using the Peony stencil is very creative and beautiful. Thank you for your inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments.