Hi! Welcome to the fun and fantastic Summer Blog Hop from Simon Says Stamp! We are all hopping today to introduce the latest collection called Among The Stars! There are lots of stops on the hop today, and there are chances to win prizes too. Make sure to leave a comment on each blog - because Simon Says Stamp is generously giving away a prize on every blog! WOOT! Thanks Simon! Winners will be announced on Monday the 20th. This time the prizes are extra special... a product from one of Simon Says Stamp's future releases. (totally awesome, right?)
I shared two new release projects in my blog post yesterday and I have two more to share today. Really, I just could not stop making cards! I hope you love it all as much as I do. Today is all about Summer fun! Popsicles, flamingos, and pineapples! Oh, and a cute bear in swim trunks!
My first card was made using the adorable bear from the Summertime Animals stamp set! I found some patterned paper in my stash that was perfect for these images! I colored my bear and popsicle using Copic markers to match my patterned paper. The new Stitched Banners dies are perfect for the sentiment! And I love that there is a hashtag in the stamp set! #hellosummer
For my second card is used the AWESOME Flamingos background stamp! EEP! LOVE it! Then I had fun coloring flamingos and a pineapple with my Copic Markers. And for good measure, I used some Tropical Leaves stamps too! This card is a tropical extravaganza! LOL.
The sentiment is actually stacked, but I wanted it to be horizontal. So I masked off the first word with some washi tape and stamped it. Then I cleaned my stamp and did the same with the second word! Then I added the hashtag. The sun was stamped in yellow ink and then I added some darker yellow with a Copic Marker for shading.
I added a layer of Glossy Accents to the popsicle to make it look shiny and cold. Everything is attached to the card with foam squares. I added a few accent hearts to match the pattern in the paper and to tie the whole project together.
This flamingo card has everything that I love about Summer! Pretty colors, pineapples (I'm a bit obsessed right now), leaves and glitter! I started by stamping the new Flamingo background stamp in a soft pink ink for my base layer. Then I stamped and die cut out all my images. The really fun part was coloring everything!
That's it for me today! I'll be back soon with more projects from this fantastic release. Have a great time on the blog hop! Be sure to leave comments so you have the chance to win the prizes! To start at the beginning of the hop CLICK HERE. The full list of blogs is at the very bottom of my post! XOXO
SUPPLIES FOR TODAY!*
*All the items for today's projects are listed first. Everything after the Copic colors is the entire new release!
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Your cards are bautiful. I especially loved the one with the pink flamingo
Posted by: KathleenR | 06/22/2016 at 03:41 AM
What fun and cute and darlingly cool Summer cards - so bright sand full of awesome-ness!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | 06/21/2016 at 09:40 AM
How fun! There is some great stuff in this release.
Posted by: Marcie Lovett | 06/21/2016 at 08:54 AM
These cards are so cute! Love the bear's pants!!!
Posted by: Cassie D | 06/20/2016 at 07:15 PM
Love the bright looks on these cards -- so cute, so summer-y!
Posted by: Robi | 06/20/2016 at 09:28 AM
Happy Summertime with all these bright and wonderful cards. It's hard to pick a favorite from this release.
Posted by: Kit | 06/20/2016 at 05:16 AM
Super cute.
Posted by: Rachel | 06/20/2016 at 03:37 AM
Love these cards - so happy and cheerful!
Posted by: Anna Sigga | 06/20/2016 at 02:56 AM
I love the flamingos, and the flamingos background it's so soft and subtle
Posted by: Katherine Ledesma | 06/20/2016 at 02:54 AM
Love the summer vibe!
Posted by: Courtney McKim | 06/19/2016 at 11:07 PM
Love your fun, cute and colorful cards !!!
Posted by: karenajo | 06/19/2016 at 09:36 PM
Very cute summery cards!
Posted by: Sue D | 06/19/2016 at 08:32 PM
Your cards were soooo cute. I like the rainbow one.
Posted by: Joyce Soo Hoo | 06/19/2016 at 08:17 PM
So cute! Love the coloring as well as the background paper!
Posted by: Betsy | 06/19/2016 at 07:52 PM
Hi Wanda ~ Your cards are absolutely darling; just incredibly sweet! Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Maggie B | 06/19/2016 at 07:42 PM
Love these fun and summery cards!
Posted by: Betty N | 06/19/2016 at 07:38 PM
Great cards!!! Love all the great colors!!! Thank you so much! P>S> I got distracted with your whole blog! I loved it all!
Posted by: Peggy Kempf | 06/19/2016 at 07:07 PM
Who wouldn't love that bear....and I love the flamingos. So Cute!
Posted by: Jeanne Johnson | 06/19/2016 at 07:04 PM
I love the lollies background on the bear card thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: yiho lee | 06/19/2016 at 06:33 PM
Love the cards! They are so summery!
Posted by: Debbie | 06/19/2016 at 05:49 PM
Awesome cards with just the right amount of "tweaking" done to get exactly what you want!
Thanks!!
Posted by: Sandie | 06/19/2016 at 05:43 PM
Lovely cards,I especially love the cute teddy with his ice block! Thanks for sharing :-)
Posted by: Ann Barrow | 06/19/2016 at 04:56 PM
Your bear and Popsicle card is so unique and colorful. Those flamingos look like fun. Great cards among the stars, Wanda, and lots of inspiration!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | 06/19/2016 at 04:49 PM
I'm normally not a critter person, but that bear is just so danged cute!
Posted by: Sandy S. | 06/19/2016 at 04:48 PM
What a cute bear and fabulous glittery flamingos! The backgrounds for both are just perf!
Posted by: D.Ann C | 06/19/2016 at 04:31 PM
Wonderful cards, Wanda! Love the bright colors, and the glitter on the flamingos. Tfs! ~ Andrea
Posted by: Andrea D. La Vigne | 06/19/2016 at 03:47 PM
Your cards are great. I really like the flamingo card! The glitter really adds to the oomph!
Posted by: plus.google.com/101746317552692233780 | 06/19/2016 at 03:38 PM
Super cute cards and love the details.
Posted by: super stick chick | 06/19/2016 at 02:59 PM
You nailed this!
Posted by: Dena Schaufele | 06/19/2016 at 02:19 PM
The Popsicle paper is just perfect. cute bear
Posted by: Jane McGill | 06/19/2016 at 01:31 PM
Very cute summer cards. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Posted by: RUBY MARCHAND | 06/19/2016 at 12:23 PM
These cards are so adorable. Perfect for summer. Love the colors.
Posted by: Denise L | 06/19/2016 at 12:07 PM
Such fun cards! I love the flamingo background.
Posted by: Pam L | 06/19/2016 at 11:26 AM
What FUN cards~
Posted by: Kris in Alaska | 06/19/2016 at 10:50 AM
Such fun summer theme cards! Love them both!
Posted by: Cynthia Cole | 06/19/2016 at 10:22 AM
Love the flamingos... really great!!
Posted by: Anja Bieker | 06/19/2016 at 09:41 AM
I love these cards. They are so delicate and add a level of interest.
Posted by: Pam Hammarlund | 06/19/2016 at 09:32 AM
Soooooo cute. 😊
Posted by: Vickie S | 06/19/2016 at 07:49 AM
Gah! He is the cutest thing ever! Great card!
Posted by: Karen B. | 06/19/2016 at 06:54 AM
I love these!! What a bright and fun idea.
Posted by: Adrianne | 06/19/2016 at 06:36 AM
One fun card after another! All great summer cards!
Posted by: Marcia | 06/19/2016 at 05:14 AM
Love your fun, summery cards with all the details! I also love the name of your blog! 😂
Posted by: pelArgoNNiA | 06/19/2016 at 04:54 AM
These are the happiest cards ever. So adorable.
Posted by: Charlotte C | 06/19/2016 at 04:38 AM
Love the teddy bears.
Posted by: Patricia | 06/19/2016 at 04:20 AM
They are both adorable and fantastic details!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | 06/19/2016 at 03:05 AM
I really like the flamingos and the pineapple. The card makes me crave a pina colada.
Posted by: Nenya | 06/19/2016 at 01:58 AM
Very cute cards! Love the flamingo background! So cute! Flamingos are so in this season. Great job!!
Posted by: Laurie | 06/19/2016 at 01:42 AM
These are so cute!
Posted by: Cath sheard | 06/19/2016 at 01:10 AM
Loooove the background paper and color choices on the Bear card. And you really can't go wrong with Flamingos! :D
Posted by: Sophie Stinnett | 06/19/2016 at 12:32 AM
Miserable and cold here but your lovely bright and summery cards are just gorgeous and really cheered me up... Love them.
Posted by: Jeanette Hebden | 06/19/2016 at 12:11 AM