Simon Says Stamp | Floral Happy Birthday Card by Yana Smakula featuring ENTIMENT STRIPS ALL THINGS HAPPY sssg131013, LEAFY FRAMES sss201901 and Stencil EXTRA LARGE DOTS ssst121347 #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #stamping

Simon Says Stamp | Floral Happy Birthday Card

Happy Tuesday, friends. How are you holding up? It’s been more than 2 weeks of quarantine here and I can’t be more thankful for my little craft corner and cardmaking to keep me sane and busy.

Here’s one of the cards I made last night, just for fun. I went through my older stamp set from Simon (I was also organizing them) and came across the Leafy Frames set. It’s been a while since I used it, so I decided to pull it out and play.

Simon Says Stamp | Floral Happy Birthday Card by Yana Smakula featuring ENTIMENT STRIPS ALL THINGS HAPPY sssg131013, LEAFY FRAMES sss201901 and Stencil EXTRA LARGE DOTS ssst121347 #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #stamping

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CARD DETAILS

I stamped the round frame image in Simon’s Intense Black ink on white cardstock, using my new Black MISTI tool (I am like a child at Christmas – so enjoying this new MISTI). I used my Copic markers and did some quick and basic coloring. The colors I used were:

Simon Says Stamp | Floral Happy Birthday Card by Yana Smakula featuring ENTIMENT STRIPS ALL THINGS HAPPY sssg131013, LEAFY FRAMES sss201901 and Stencil EXTRA LARGE DOTS ssst121347 #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #stamping

With the coloring done I cut the image out using a coordinating die. I also stamped and colored one additional flower and branch and also heat embossed 3 flowers in Antique Gold embossing powder to add some gold accents to my card.

Simon Says Stamp | Floral Happy Birthday Card by Yana Smakula featuring ENTIMENT STRIPS ALL THINGS HAPPY sssg131013, LEAFY FRAMES sss201901 and Stencil EXTRA LARGE DOTS ssst121347 #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #stamping

While organizing my craft supplies I also came across Simon’s Extra Large Dots stencil and used it to create a dry embossed background for this card. It is hard to see as the embossing is rather faint, but it does add a nice texture to the card design.

Simon Says Stamp | Floral Happy Birthday Card by Yana Smakula featuring ENTIMENT STRIPS ALL THINGS HAPPY sssg131013, LEAFY FRAMES sss201901 and Stencil EXTRA LARGE DOTS ssst121347 #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #stamping

I foam mounted the dry embossed background panel (trimmed it to 3 3/4 x 5/”) onto an A2 white side folding card base and foam mounted the frame on top. Next, I used Simon’s Sentiment Strips (I love how deep dark black those are) and trimmed 2 sentiments for my card – “Happy Birthday” and “I’m so happy you are my friend”. I foam mounted both over the frame.

Simon Says Stamp | Floral Happy Birthday Card by Yana Smakula featuring ENTIMENT STRIPS ALL THINGS HAPPY sssg131013, LEAFY FRAMES sss201901 and Stencil EXTRA LARGE DOTS ssst121347 #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #stamping

Lastly, I embellished the card using Stay Gold confetti and added dots using Nuvo Drops in Carnation Pink. I love the way this card turned out!

What do you do during quarantine? Do you craft more than usual? Share below!

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 Leafy Frames
Simon Says Clear Stamps Leafy Frames
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Simon Says Stamps and Dies Leafy Frames
Simon Says Stamps and Dies Leafy Frames
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Simon Says Stamp Leafy Frames Wafer Dies
Simon Says Stamp Leafy Frames Wafer Dies
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Simon Says Stamp Stencil Extra Large Dots
Simon Says Stamp Stencil Extra Large Dots
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Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips All Things Happy
Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips All Things Happy
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Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder
Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder
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Simon Says Stamp Stay Gold Sequins
Simon Says Stamp Stay Gold Sequins
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Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
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Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad
Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad
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EK Success Powder Tool Applicator
EK Success Powder Tool Applicator
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Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun
Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun
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Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting Machine
Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting Machine
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Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink
Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink
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Tonic Carnation Pink Nuvo Drops
Tonic Carnation Pink Nuvo Drops
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Copic Sketch Marker RV00 Water Lily
Copic Sketch Marker RV00 Water Lily
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Copic Sketch Marker RV10 Pale Pink
Copic Sketch Marker RV10 Pale Pink
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Copic Sketch Marker RV13 Tender Pink
Copic Sketch Marker RV13 Tender Pink
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Copic Sketch Marker RV14 Begonia Pink
Copic Sketch Marker RV14 Begonia Pink
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Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green
Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green
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Copic Sketch Marker G94 Grayish Olive
Copic Sketch Marker G94 Grayish Olive
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Copic Sketch Marker G99 Olive Green
Copic Sketch Marker G99 Olive Green
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White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12
White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12
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Hero Arts Misti Regular Black
Hero Arts Misti Regular Black
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Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Pick Up Tool
Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Pick Up Tool
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Simon Says Stamp Craft Tacky Glue
Simon Says Stamp Craft Tacky Glue
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White Foam Squares
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Sakura Classic White Gelly Roll Pens Set of 3
Sakura Classic White Gelly Roll Pens Set of 3
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12 Comments

    1. Explain what you mean about dry embossing with a stencil please. The card is very beautiful! I am crafting, coloring & gardening during this time.

    1. Yes, I’m doing more crafting. I’m trading ATCs with my grandchildren through the mail and sending family and friends many more just hello and how are you types of cards. I am very grateful for this hobby that keeps me busy and connected and blog posts like yours. Thank you so much. Be well.

    1. Lovely card! I need to go dig through my stash, I think I have these stamps and dies. Amazing what we find when we clean up! Thanks for the encouragement. I have done my first video and posted it to facebook. During quarantine, I hope to finally get a blog going. Blessings! Ann

      1. Thank you, Ann! Yes! I always end up being very inspired after I clean up my space. I come across many stamp sets that I forgot about and immediately want to play with them.

    1. Your card is beautiful! I have the stamp set so will be getting out again as your card has inspired me. I have been making cards for a rehab center close to my home for the last year and a half. Now that the residents are not able to have visitors ( due to the epidemic in this country), they need cards more than ever. So I am making more for them and thank you cards for the medical staff.

    1. Yana, today I read your most recent entry and I want you to know that your work is always my inspiration. At this particular time in our lives your watercoloring is just what I need to remain encouraged! Thank you so much.

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