Simon Says Stamp | All Tropical Card

Simon Says Stamp | All Tropical

Hello, friends! Last night I had this idea to create a leaf only background that would resemble a tropical wall. So first thing this morning, after having my morning coffee, of course, I started stamping my idea.

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All Tropical Card with Simon Says Stamp Tropical Leaves stamps and dies. Project by Yana Smakula, visit the blog for how-to #cardmaking #stamping #tropical

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CARD DETAILS

I used Tropical Leaves stamp set from Simon Says Stamp to create all of these leaves. It’s an older set, from a few years back I think, but it is still one of my most used sets each Summer.

I used just 2 colors of ink for this stamping – Willow from Simon Says Stamp and Moss from Hero Arts. I wanted to use Forever Green for a deeper darker top layer, but I couldn’t find that ink pad.

Simon Says Stamp | All Tropical Card

This stamp set has a set of matching dies, so after a few minutes of die-cutting, I had my leaves and adhered them to A2 card base with the help of glue and foam adhesive. I also shaped most of the die cuts using fingers.

I was too lazy to stamp the sentiment, so I cut one out from Simon’s Sentiment Strips Set #4. I just discovered these strips and I’ve found them to be VERY convenient. In fact, I just used a bunch on another set of cards (will share those soon).

Lastly, I added a lot of water drops to the leaves using Tonic’s Nuvo Drops in Morning Dew. Tropical card was done!

Simon Says Stamp | All Tropical Card

What do you think? I’d love to thy this idea again, but with other images, can’t think of anything else but flowers. Suggestions?

SUPPLIES

I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

Simon Says Clear Stamps Tropical Leaves
Simon Says Clear Stamps Tropical Leaves
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Simon Says Stamp Tropical Leaves Wafer Dies
Simon Says Stamp Tropical Leaves Wafer Dies
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Simon Says Stamps and Dies Tropical Leaves
Simon Says Stamps and Dies Tropical Leaves
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Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips 4
Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips 4
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Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting Machine
Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting Machine
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Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
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Hero Arts Moss Hybrid Ink Pad
Hero Arts Moss Hybrid Ink Pad
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Simon Says Stamp Willow Dye Ink Pad
Simon Says Stamp Willow Dye Ink Pad
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Mini Misti Stamping Tool
Mini Misti Stamping Tool
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Tonic Morning Dew Nuvo Crystal Drops
Tonic Morning Dew Nuvo Crystal Drops
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Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue
Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue
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White Foam Squares
White Foam Squares
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6 Comments

    1. Love the combo of leaves and green colors. Thanks for the inspiration!

    1. I like the sorts of avocado colors you used. This makes me want to go to Costa Rica—love the jungle look!

    1. Oh my goodness Yana. What do I think? I think you are the queen of backgrounds! I love the backgrounds you create and this one is no exception. Beautiful leaves and the colours you chose really make it POP!

    1. Gorgeous, you are always inspiring me. Your cards are fresh and unique. Thanks.

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