Hi everyone!
Today I’m super excited to be participating in a Blog Hop to celebrate the Simon Says Stamp Rain or Shine Release!
You can start from the top of the hop at the Simon Says Stamp Blog!
From now until 3/31 at 11:59 pm ET you can get the exclusive Balloon Bouquet die FREE with a purchase of $23 or more of Rain or Shine release products! Details are in the graphic below.
Be sure to leave a comment below (and at each stop on the hop) because Simon is giving away a $25 coupon to one commenter on each blog! Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 26th of March. If you’re a winner, just email Simon Says Stamp to claim your prize!
For my card on the hop, I’m excited to share a fun design that highlights the beauty of the new Stacked Blooms Embossing Folder. This card uses a simple – yet striking – spotlight technique – along with some hand-drawn details to bring out the delicate stacked flowers in the embossing folder.
Design Highlights
🎯 Spotlight Technique – I masked off a circular area and softly ink-blended a light shade of blue within the circle. I then embossed the panel, reapplied the mask, and lightly ink-blended a couple of darker shades over the embossed flowers and added some green to the flower centers. This created a focal point that stands out against the crisp white background.
🖊 Fine Point Detailing – To add depth and definition, I used a fine-point marker to accentuate the individual petals and flower centers, giving the flowers a hand-drawn look. I also used a Prismacolor pencil to softly go around the outside edges of the petals for more depth.
🖤 Finishing Touches – A bold black “hello” sentiment, a bit of black-and-white twine, and a scattering of dusk-colored gems complete the design with contrast and just the right amount of sparkle.
I love how this card turned out and I hope you do, too!
Thank you for stopping by my blog today and for joining in on our Hop! If you’re following along in order the full list of blogs on the hop today are:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Barbara Tarayao
Cathy Zielske
Laura Bassen
Heather Hoffman
Keisha Charles
Heather Ruwe
Yana Smakula
Miriam Prantner
Mindy Eggen
Jean Doeringsfeld
Kim Hamilton
Maura Hibbitts
Samantha Pfrimmer
Hanh Nguyen
Don’t forget to leave a comment below for a chance to win!
Oh! And 2 more things:
First – this is day 2 of the hop so be sure to check out Simon’s blog for yesterdays list of hoppers, and, second, be sure to go to the gallery for additional inspiration!
Have a wonderfully creative day, everyone!
Spotlight technique is gorgeous!
Adorable all occasion card! Great new release!
Not sure my first post went through! Thank you for sharing this technique! A great card!
Thank you for showing us this great technique!
Lovely card!
This is so pretty. Thanks for sharing how you made it.
Beautiful card! LOVE that technique of masking and then embossing! Card design is wonderful! Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful card! LOVE that technique of masking and then embossing! Card design is wonderful! Thanks for the inspiration.
so pretty Jean! Love the spotlight technique!
I actually like this folder with how you used it
I love this card so much! The spotlight, the colors you chose, the black & white string….perfection!
I always forget to add ribbon or twine! It kind of makes the card
stunning result – will remember this
Such a lovely card! I really like how your colored a circle of the embossed design!
Love the detail you gave the flowers. I’ll have to try out your colored pencil technique!
Beautiful!
Thanks for sharing this new-to-me technique. I will try it soon!
Love this very cool technique…well def b trying this one!
Beautiful card; very creative design!
I really like the layout on your card.
Beautiful!
Nice clean lovely design, great colors. Also thanks for reminding me of a forgotten technique!
What a very, very pretty card! I love it!
That’s a fabulous idea
😍😍😍😍
Wow this is stunning and such a creative way to use the embossing folder!
What a beautiful & simple card! Great job! Thanks for sharing!
Jean,
You always have SUCH a cool take on things. This card is beyond superb… I LOVE it! I had to do a double look to see how you created it. My favorite card on the hop so far. Wow – your talent is HUGE!
Lori S in PA
Fabulous card! Love the circle of colored flowers and the awesome embossing folder you used!
Beautiful blue flowers. Lovingly done! I love it. Thank you.
beautiful!
Very elegant! Liked how you coloured the middle seamlessly.
WOW this is a showstopper. Great to get more out of EFs too. Thanks for the tut. CarolG
What a beautiful & simple card! Great job! Thanks for sharing!
What a fun use of the spotlight technique – and another way to enjoy our embossing folders. Great card!
Such a lovely card and really like the hand drawn details
This card is fantastic with all the textures and dimensions!!
Beautiful card!!! I love your added details!!!
Lovely clean and elegant card!
Your blues with the lime green is incredible.
This is fantastic!
I LOVE this idea! I love hydrangeas and when I saw this card I immediately thought it was one so now I’m eager to try this myself. What an inspiration this is! Thank you for sharing it.
Lovely
I love this design! So creative!
Beautiful, love the blue color!
Lovely card design 👌.
Beautiful card I love your design!!!
Beautiful hello card!!!!
wow! What a great idea to mask off a section of an embossing folder, I have to try this. Yours came out stunning!
Such a creative way to use an embossing folder. Love it
This card is beautiful! Great idea the way you used the folder.
Love how simple it is yet so many details
Pretty card! Love the details.
I love how card! So beautiful!!!
Beautiful card. Almost looks like a hydrangea!
I love this!
Beautiful card!
What a beautiful card Jean!! Love all the details and the colors are wonderful! Thanks for sharing your tips and inspiration!
I Love this card! What a simple, yet great idea, for
a great effect!
So clever and creative! Sucha beauty! Love it!
Just a lovely card and wonderful way to use the folder!
Lovely card, love the details you added!