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Friendly Flowers, Simon Says Stamp Card Kit

03/14/2021

Simon Says Stamp, April 2021 Card Kit

Hello! I am sharing with you today FIVE cards I created with the Simon Says Stamp’s April Card Kit! This kit is overflowing with products! A 6×8 stamp set, embossing powder, velvet ribbon, stickers, beautiful patterned papers, and more! This is the perfect kit to create a variety of cards, and I think you will see that when you see the cards I share with you today.Simon Says Stamp Card Kit

It’s best to subscribe so you get the first chance to have a kit as they often sell out. Plus you save $5 and it’s nice because you can pause a month here and there if needed!

Friendly Flowers, Simon Says Stamp Card Kit

I think you can see from above the variety of cards you can get from this kit from Simon Says Stamp. Using the stamp set, the papers, the stickers etc. you can get so many different looks and different cards. Here I will explain all five cards to you and how I went about creating them.

Sending Smiles

This was the first card I created when I saw the kit. Right away I knew I needed to watercolor the main image in the Friendly Flowers 6×8 stamp set included in the kit.

Simon Says Stamp, Friendly Flowers

For this card, I started by stamping the cluster of flowers image included in the Friendly Flowers 6×8 stamp set and embossed it in cream embossing powder that was also included in the kit. I did this on a piece of Distress Watercolor cardstock, the smooth side. Then I watercolored with Distress Ink re-inkers. I dripped out a palette on a Tonic replacement non-stick mat. I use this to replace the Ranger craft sheet because it clings to my glass tabletop. Having Tim Holtz’s Tonic glass mat would also work. You also don’t need a lot of the reinker dripped out, because the ink is intense and a little goes a long way.

I used the following Distress ink colors:

  • Worn Lipstick
  • Crushed Olive
  • Chipped Sapphire
  • Mustard Seed
  • Vintage Photo

I watercolored the whole background with Vintage Photo Distress Ink, playing a lot with water, especially in the upper right corner.

I stamped and embossed the sentiment and the butterfly using Distress Oxides, Vintage Photo, and Wild Honey. For the sentiment strip, I edged it with the Tonic Paper Distresser.  Lastly, I trimmed the background down a bit, so I would have room for a border. Using the diagonal stripe stamp included in the stamp set, I stamped and cream embossed it on Distress Kraft Heavystock.

Love You More

For this card, I got a little carried away with the Simple Stories Cottage Fields patterned papers included in the kit. I cut out the butterflies and adhered them to some cream cardstock. For the sentiment, I used one of the stickers included in the kit and stamped one of the small sentiments from the 6×8 stamp set. I then chose another patterned paper to mat it all on.

Oh Happy Day

For this card, I brought back what I think is an “old school technique” with stickers.  I chose a variety of stickers from the ones included in the card kit, and flipped them over so I was looking at the back of them.  I then put foam dots all around on the back of each sticker. I then dusted the rest of the stickers with the EK Powder tool, so essentially I am taking a flat sticker and making it a dimensional one. We used to do this a lot back in the day with scrapbooking, it was a flashback for me, for sure!

I then arranged the images onto a stitched rectangle I cut on Distress Watercolor cardstock, on the textured side. I wanted that look for this card. I then added the stitched rectangle to some more patterned paper from the kit.

Dream More

For this card, I cut out another one of the butterflies from the patterned paper. I was just loving them so much! I added it to a stitched rectangle on Distress Watercolor cardstock. I used some sentiments from the stickers, popping them up with foam dots.

For the background I used two different patterned papers from the kit, I loved the black and white diagonal stripes peeking out! I also added one of the Tim Holtz Idea-ology mini flair pieces that were included in the kit as well.

I wrapped some pink velvet ribbon up the side of the card, this was also part of the kit. It is the Tim Holtz warm velvet trims.

Best Day Ever

For this last card, I almost gave up on this one. It was not turning out the way I had imagined. I was texting with my friend Chari, and she gave me a few suggestions that helped this card along, and now I love it!

I started by stamping the individual flower images from the Friendly Flowers 6×8 stamp set, in the center of a stitched rectangle that was cut out of Distress Watercolor cardstock. I stamped the center flower first, masked it, and then stamped the 2nd flower on the left and the right, overlapping them.  I stamped the flowers with Antique Linen Distress Ink because my original intention was to do some no-line watercoloring.  So I started watercoloring the flowers with Distress reinkers:

  • Worn Lipstick
  • Festive Berries
  • Kitsch Flamingo
  • Picked Raspberry

They just weren’t turning out the way I wanted, and then Chari suggested, stamping the images again with black ink to get the outline of the flowers back. So, I did just that! Using Versafine Onyx Black ink, I stamped the center flower first, masked it, and stamped the side flowers and I loved how it looked!

I watercolored and splattered a bit of Tumbled Glass Distress ink on the background. I then attached the stitched rectangle to some patterned paper and used one of the stickers for a sentiment.

There are so many other cards I could create with this awesome card kit, I can’t wait to play with it a bit more! I hope you enjoy these cards and find them inspiring for when you get your kit! Simon Says Stamp Card Kit

Subscribing to the Simon Says Stamp Card Kit

You can purchase the kit at $34.99, or you can subscribe to our kit of the month program for just $29.99 (plus S&H) per month to have our kits delivered right to your door each month! When you subscribe it guarantees you will get a kit, and you can pause a month here and there if you need a break 🙂

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!

Simon Says Stamp, April 2021 Card Kit
Simon Says Stamp, April 2021 Card Kit
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SSS
Simon Says Stamp, Friendly Flowers
Simon Says Stamp, Friendly Flowers
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SSS
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Kitsch Flamingo
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Kitsch Flamingo
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Picked Raspberry
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Picked Raspberry
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Festive Berries
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Festive Berries
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Tumbled Glass
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Tumbled Glass
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Vintage Photo
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Vintage Photo
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Worn Lipstick
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Worn Lipstick
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Crushed Olive
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Crushed Olive
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Chipped Sapphire
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Chipped Sapphire
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Mustard Seed
Tim Holtz Distress Reinker, Mustard Seed
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SSS | Ranger
Lawn Fawn, Outside In Stitched Rectangle Stackables
Lawn Fawn, Outside In Stitched Rectangle Stackables
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SSS | LF
Tim Holtz, Antique Linen Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Antique Linen Distress Ink
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SSS | Ranger
Lawn Fawn, Small Stitched 4 bar Rectangles
Lawn Fawn, Small Stitched 4 bar Rectangles
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SSS | LF
Distress Oxide, Vintage Photo
Distress Oxide, Vintage Photo
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Wild Honey
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Wild Honey
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Distresser
Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Distresser
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Distress Watercolor Cardstock 8.5 x 11
Tim Holtz, Distress Watercolor Cardstock 8.5 x 11
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SSS | Ranger
Distress Kraft Heavystock
Distress Kraft Heavystock
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SSS | Ranger
Distress White Heavystock
Distress White Heavystock
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SSS | Ranger
Ranger Paintbrush Set
Ranger Paintbrush Set
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SSS | Ranger
Faber-Castell, Collapsible Water Cup
Faber-Castell, Collapsible Water Cup
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SSS
Versamark
Versamark
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SSS | HA
Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
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SSS
Simon Says Stamp, Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder
Simon Says Stamp, Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder
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SSS
EK Success, Powder Tool
EK Success, Powder Tool
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SSS | LF
Misti Precision Stamping Tool 2.0
Misti Precision Stamping Tool 2.0
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SSS | LF
Mini Misti 2.0
Mini Misti 2.0
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SSS | LF
Scrapbook Adhesives, 0.25
Scrapbook Adhesives, 0.25″ white foam squares
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SSS
Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
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SSS | LF
Rainbow Glue Tube Holder
Rainbow Glue Tube Holder
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Shurkus
Mint Glue Tube Holder
Mint Glue Tube Holder
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Shurkus
Glue Tube Holder
Glue Tube Holder
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Shurkus
Fiskars Microtip Scissors
Fiskars Microtip Scissors
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SSS
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
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SSS | LF
Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
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Shurkus
Mermaid Mint Shammy Case
Mermaid Mint Shammy Case
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Shurkus
Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case
Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case
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SSS | LF
Tim Holtz/Tonic, Replacement non-stick mat
Tim Holtz/Tonic, Replacement non-stick mat
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SSS
Ranger, Heat Tool
Ranger, Heat Tool
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SSS | Ranger
Altenew, Mini Blossom Die Cut machine
Altenew, Mini Blossom Die Cut machine
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SSS
Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
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SSS
Wagner Heat Tool
Wagner Heat Tool
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  1. Cassi says

    March 23, 2021 at 9:43 pm

    Thanks for sharing the process! And I don’t want to play favorites, but your mistake card at the end is my favorite. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Reply
  2. Jeanne Jordan says

    March 15, 2021 at 5:34 pm

    These are all gorgeous! I am trying to control my spending, but I have to say that I love this kit!… so it’s hard. LOL

    Reply
  3. Fikreta says

    March 15, 2021 at 1:53 pm

    so wonderful cards!

    Reply
  4. Patricia Wilson says

    March 15, 2021 at 11:51 am

    Loved your cards, especially the background on the distress, craft cardstock. Lots of inspiration here. Thank you.

    Reply
  5. Tracey Bennett says

    March 14, 2021 at 8:33 pm

    These are beautiful Jenn! Looking forward to getting my kit!

    Reply
  6. Melissa Creamer says

    March 14, 2021 at 6:36 pm

    Beautiful cards Jenn!!!

    Reply
  7. Linda E says

    March 14, 2021 at 6:20 pm

    Beautiful cards, Jenn! Can’t wait for my kit to arrive!

    Reply

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