Simon Says Stamp | Circles, Half Circles and Graphic Patterns - So Happy For You Card by Yana Smakula featuring APPY DAYS czs54 stamp set #cardmaking #simonsaysstamp #handmadecard #SSSSendHappiness #SSSendACard #SSSUnitedWeCraft

Simon Says Stamp | Circles, Half Circles and Graphic Patterns

The only color of cardstock you’ll be able to find on my desk right now are various shades of blue and teal. I think it is the Summer that is influencing me to use these colors. Today’s card was inspired by Laura Bassen and her genius use of geometric shapes and colors.

Simon Says Stamp | Circles, Half Circles and Graphic Patterns - So Happy For You Card by Yana Smakula featuring APPY DAYS czs54 stamp set #cardmaking #simonsaysstamp #handmadecard #SSSSendHappiness #SSSendACard #SSSUnitedWeCraft

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CARD DETAILS

I used a coordinating circle die from Cathy Zielske’s Happy Days die set and die-cut circles from Hero Arts Adriatic, Simon Says Stamp Audrey Blue, and Sea Glass cardstock. Next, I cut the circles in half (I eyeballed, so the halves aren’t perfectly even) using scissors and arranged them on a white background making a pattern. That part was really fun!

Simon Says Stamp | Circles, Half Circles and Graphic Patterns - So Happy For You Card by Yana Smakula featuring APPY DAYS czs54 stamp set #cardmaking #simonsaysstamp #handmadecard #SSSSendHappiness #SSSendACard #SSSUnitedWeCraft

I foam mounted all of the circles onto an A2 white card base leaving a 1/4″ border around the edge. For the sentiment, I stamped a block of “Happy” and cut it out with coordinating die. I also heat embossed “So Happy For You” in white embossing powder on Audrey Blue cardstock and cut out using the same coordinating circle die. I foam mounted all of that onto my card.

Simon Says Stamp | Circles, Half Circles and Graphic Patterns - So Happy For You Card by Yana Smakula featuring APPY DAYS czs54 stamp set #cardmaking #simonsaysstamp #handmadecard #SSSSendHappiness #SSSendACard #SSSUnitedWeCraft

Lastly, I added sequins from April Showers set. At this point, my card was monochromatic, it felt like it was missing something, so I added several yellow enamel dots from Hero Arts. That added a pop of color and made it a bit more cheerful. Love the result! I’ll be channeling my inner Laura Bassen some more!

Simon Says Stamp | Circles, Half Circles and Graphic Patterns - So Happy For You Card by Yana Smakula featuring APPY DAYS czs54 stamp set #cardmaking #simonsaysstamp #handmadecard #SSSSendHappiness #SSSendACard #SSSUnitedWeCraft

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!

CZ Design Clear Stamps Happy Days
CZ Design Clear Stamps Happy Days
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CZ Design Happy Days Wafer Dies
CZ Design Happy Days Wafer Dies
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CZ Design Stamps and Dies Happy Days
CZ Design Stamps and Dies Happy Days
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Simon Says Stamp Sequins April Showers
Simon Says Stamp Sequins April Showers
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Hero Arts CH328 Sunset Hero Hues Enamel Dots
Hero Arts CH328 Sunset Hero Hues Enamel Dots
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Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
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Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock
Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock
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Hero Arts Hero Hues Premium Cardstock Adriatic
Hero Arts Hero Hues Premium Cardstock Adriatic
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Simon Says Stamp Audrey Blue Cardstock
Simon Says Stamp Audrey Blue Cardstock
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Simon Says Stamp Sea Glass Cardstock
Simon Says Stamp Sea Glass Cardstock
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Hero Arts Misti Mini Black
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Mini Misti Stamping Tool
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Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad
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2 Comments

    1. Yana- I love these colors…summer skies, summera at the lake, cool colors to beat the heat. I also admire Laura’s “geo-skills,” and it’s great to see another artist’s take on this approach. I love the combo of round and straight edges, and against the crisp white cardstock- gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration and Be Well.

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