Simon Says Stamp | Beautiful Bouquet Birthday Cards

Simon Says Stamp | Beautiful Bouquet Birthday Cards

The floral cluster in the Beautiful Bouquet set is huge. When you see an image online it is hard to put it in perspective and correctly understand its size. So you might be thinking this is a nice floral cluster for A2 cards, but in reality, this image is much bigger. The cards I’m sharing are slimline, 3 1/2″ x 8 1/2″.

Simon Says Stamp | Beautiful Bouquet Birthday Cards

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CARD DETAILS

This is probably one of my favorite images to watercolor – it is quite large thus allowing plenty of room to play with color. I heat embossed the image in Antique Gold embossing powder on Arches Cold Pressed watercolor paper. The heat embossing creates a raised edge making watercolor easier as it forms a barrier between sections of the image preventing the color from flowing to other areas.

Simon Says Stamp | Beautiful Bouquet Birthday Cards

I used my Daniel Smith watercolors (still my favorite) and a medium water brush to color this image. Once my coloring was done I cut the panel in half to use on 2 cards. This gave me 2 beautiful watercolor panels for my projects. I stamped a Birthday sentiment on both using Hibiscus Blooms stamp set and Versafine Onyx Black ink.

Simon Says Stamp | Beautiful Bouquet Birthday Cards

I also did some die cutting for these – I cut panels from white cardstock using Spellbinder Fluted Classics Slimline dies, they added a beautiful simple border to these cards.

Simon Says Stamp | Beautiful Bouquet Birthday Cards

Lastly, I embellished the cards with pink gems and clear drops. Have fun stamping!

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 Beautiful Bouquet
Simon Says Clear Stamps Beautiful Bouquet
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Simon Says Clear Stamps Hibiscus Blooms
Simon Says Clear Stamps Hibiscus Blooms
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Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine
Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine
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Simon Says Stamp White Cardstock 120LB
Simon Says Stamp White Cardstock 120LB
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Arches Cold Press Watercolor Pad 9x12"
Arches Cold Press Watercolor Pad 9×12″
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Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink
Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink
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Medium Water Brush
Medium Water Brush
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Hero Arts Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink
Hero Arts Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink
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Ek Success Powder Tool Applicator
Ek Success Powder Tool Applicator
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Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder
Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder
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Spellbinders Fluted Classics Slimline Etched Dies
Spellbinders Fluted Classics Slimline Etched Dies
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Jewel Picker Tool
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17 Comments

    1. GORGEOUS! and a “2-for-1” -how can you beat that?! Great idea that I’m going to “steal”–thank you.

    1. So beautiful, these are gorgeous with the soft palette that you chose to use. Have a fantastic Christmas to you & your family x

    1. Hi, Yana… I’ve said it before and I’m sure I’ll say it again (right now, in fact): These are gorgeous!! TFS and Happy Xmas to you and yours.
      Hugs,
      Lori S in PA

    1. Ooo, Yana, these are stunning! Your cards never disappoint. You are a rock star! Feliz Navidad to you and your family! ⛄❄

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