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Encouragement Cards, United We Craft

04/4/2020

We are wicked excited that you’re joining the EPIC United We Craft party! We hope this inspires you to CREATE! There are over 100 people sharing inspiration today! W🤩W! You can see a full list over on the Simon Says Stamp Blog.

We know during this time that we are staying at home we miss the social interaction we used to have as part of our daily lives. Social media is proving to help fill that void. I know I have loved keeping in touch with creative peeps through my site here, in my {creative chick} studio share Facebook Group, on Instagram, and through Facebook LIVE’s I have been hosting on my Facebook Page. I also have had fun FaceTiming or ZOOM’ing some crafty friends here and there 💙

I haven’t gotten Chris to create with me yet… there is still time 😉However, I always have 1, 2 or 3 kitties joining me in my studio. I am thankful for their company and snuggles and love.

For those that want to know:

  • upper left if Gus and Mister Harley (Gus is really wanting THAT cat bed)
  • upper right is Gus
  • lower left is our baby Jac (don’t let his innocent face fool you, he is a TROUBLEMAKER)
  • lower right is Mister Harley Kitten Shurkus (who is a very patient big brother, and turning 12 on April 12th 💙)

You can follow their shenanigans on their own Instagram page here

We hope that this blog party brings all kinds of joy to everyone, including you! Let’s get to the inspiration!

Encouragement Cards, United We Craft

I wanted to create some bright and cheery cards that I would be able to send out to friends. Using the Simon Says Stamp Layered Tulips Stamp Set I was able to make a few cards fairly quickly.Simon Says Stamp, Layered Tulips

I used a Misti, and Distress Oxide Inks.

Stamp the first step, which I did the main leaves using Twisted Citron Distress Oxide. Then stamp them on as many backgrounds as you would like to create.

Then I did the shadow on the leaves with Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide.

Next up was the main part of the tulips in Picked Raspberry, and then the detail of the tulips with Festive Berries.

I have to say this set was SO easy to line up… and because there are only 4 steps to fill a whole card it was easy peasy!

Next, I used the Cloud for Days stencil to add some clouds to the top. For this part, I used blending brushes and Peacock Feathers Distress Ink

Simon Says Stamp, Clouds for Days

Full disclosure, I had a few “mistakes” on the edges of a couple of the backgrounds I made, so for those, I just cut out with smaller Stitched Rectangles.

Then I went through my sentiment stamps and found bold, bright and cheery sentiments to use.

Lastly, I added a few Moonshine sequins with a glue tube.

Although Simon Says Stamp is unable to ship at the moment, they would love for their customers and followers to fill up their carts and wish lists so that when we get through this, it’s all systems GO!

Supplies Used

Supplies I used are linked throughout the post. Click on the picture and you will be taken to the product. I use affiliate links when available which means if you make a purchase I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

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Simon Says Stamp, Layered Tulips
Simon Says Stamp, Layered Tulips
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Simon Says Stamp, Clouds for Days
Simon Says Stamp, Clouds for Days
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Wendy Vecchi, 7 inch Stay-tion
Wendy Vecchi, 7 inch Stay-tion
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Wendy Vecchi, Make Art Stay-tion
Wendy Vecchi, Make Art Stay-tion
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Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Mowed Lawn
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Mowed Lawn
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Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Twisted Citron
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Twisted Citron
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Tim Holtz, Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide
Tim Holtz, Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide
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Tim Holtz, Festive Berries Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Festive Berries Distress Ink
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Lawn Fawn Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables Lawn Cuts Dies
Lawn Fawn Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables Lawn Cuts Dies
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Lawn Fawn, Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables
Lawn Fawn, Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables
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Hero Arts, Misti Mini Black
Hero Arts, Misti Mini Black
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Picket Fence, Life Changing Brushes
Picket Fence, Life Changing Brushes
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Simon Says Stamp, Set of 5 Rainbow Pack BLENDER BRUSHES
Simon Says Stamp, Set of 5 Rainbow Pack BLENDER BRUSHES
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Lawn Fawn, 80 LB WHITE 8.5 x 11 Inch Cardstock
Lawn Fawn, 80 LB WHITE 8.5 x 11 Inch Cardstock
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Mini Misti
Mini Misti
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Original Misti
Original Misti
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Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
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Rainbow Glue Tube Holder
Rainbow Glue Tube Holder
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Glue Tube Holder
Glue Tube Holder
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Simon Says Stamp Sequins Assorted Moonshine Asms37
Simon Says Stamp Sequins Assorted Moonshine Asms37
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Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
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3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent

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Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
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Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
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Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case
Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case
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3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 0.25 Inch Adhesive Glue Gun
3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 0.25 Inch Adhesive Glue Gun
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Ranger Non Stick Craft Sheet
Ranger Non Stick Craft Sheet
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Comments

  1. Stacey Kowbel says

    April 6, 2020 at 11:35 am

    Such lovely cards!

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  2. Betcei says

    April 5, 2020 at 2:53 pm

    I love how you made 3 cards from the same stamps, just changed the sentiment! Lovely! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Dolly LaBelle says

    April 5, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    Love your Baby Jac. He looks like our Boo, that passed in Feb. I really miss her, as she was a snuggler, and we all need that now.
    Love your cards too!

    Reply
  4. Andrea Hastilow says

    April 5, 2020 at 8:07 am

    So pretty, love the bright, happy spring shades you chose, wouldn’t have known about the slight oops on your cards if you hadn’t said anything, well covered though. Anyone would be so proud & uplifted in spirit to open a card like this from you. Stay stafe, stay as healthy as you all can & hug your gorgeous furr babies x

    Reply
  5. scrappergirl56 says

    April 4, 2020 at 8:42 pm

    I loved looking at Mr Harley’s Instagram page…they are adorable furbabies…

    Reply
  6. Julie says

    April 4, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    Ohhhh…love these happy,brightcards💕

    Reply
  7. Sandy Steward says

    April 4, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    Loved meeting the cats; Harley does not look his age!
    We have two furry kids, Itty Bits ( officially Tiger Lily, Black tiger) and Thomas, big spoiled gray tiger, who’s 12 now.
    The two get along, but have their moments!!!!
    So enjoying the Blog Party creations!!!

    Reply
  8. Kathy Camasso says

    April 4, 2020 at 3:14 pm

    Oooooh, so pretty! Perfect for spring and happy mail for some lucky peeps!

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