Simon Says Stamp | October Card Kit Mini Blog Hop
Hello friends and happy Sunday! I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their October Card Kit Mini Blog Hop! I’ll be honest with you, I have received my kit quite some time ago and I haven’t had the opportunity to play. Up until now! I’m glad to be participating in this hop as it gave me the perfect excuse for some much-needed crafty time!
I have two Fall-ish cards to share using just the supplies from my kit (and coloring medium from my stash). I hope you’ll enjoy these cards! Grab some Copic markers and join me in making these cards.
HEY PUMPKIN CARD DETAILS
Both of my cards today are A2 size (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″). I used white cardstock from my kit to make side-folding card bases and covered card fronts with pretty plaid patterned papers from the kit. The patterns included are simply perfect for Fall. They are also ideal for drawing color inspiration – the colors are very soft, and immediately have me thinking of Fall.
Follow these step by step instructions to re-create this card:
- Stamp images in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock. Use mini MISTI for perfect stamping.
- Color images with Copic markers. I used the following color combos: RV00, RV10, RV11; Y11, Y15, Y17; YG00, YG01, YG03; YR15, YR04, YR18; R22, R24, R27, R39; C3, C1.
- Fussy cut images using a good pair of scissors. I prefer to use these scissors from Tonic.
- Create an A2 white side folding card base. Cover card front with patterned paper.
- Arrange images and foam mount in place to add dimension.
- Use a white pen to add highlights.
- Stamp hearts in black using Versafine Onyx Black ink.
HELLO, AUTUMN CARD DETAILS
My second card is rather similar to the first one. I used similar colors (red, pink, and gray) and even a similar composition. I stamped a chubby bear and dressed him in a fashionable white & gray Fall sweater. Isn’t he adorable?
Follow these step by step instructions to re-create this card:
- Stamp images in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock. Use mini MISTI for perfect stamping.
- Color images with Copic markers. I used the following color combos: RV00, RV10, RV11; R20, R22, R24, R27, R39; C3, C1, C9; W1, W3, W5; E00, E31, E33.
- Fussy cut images using a good pair of scissors. I prefer to use these scissors from Tonic.
- Create an A2 white side folding card base. Cover card front with patterned paper.
- Arrange images and foam mount in place to add dimension.
- Use a white pen to add highlights.
- Stamp hearts and sentiment in black using Versafine Onyx Black ink.
BLOG HOP
Hop along with these talented ladies for more inspiration featuring the Card Kit: if you arrived from Laura Bassen, the next stop on this hop is Debby Hughes. You can also start over at the Simon Says Stamp Blog.
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 Stamp Card Kit of the Month October 2020 Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Clear Stamps Happy Fall Y’all Shop at: SSS |
Hero Arts Misti Mini Black Shop at: SSS |
Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker YR04 Chrome Orange Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker Y11 Pale Yellow Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker Y15 Cadmium Yellow Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker Y17 Golden Yellow Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker YR15 Pumpkin Yellow Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker YR18 Sanguine Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker RV00 Water Lily Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker RV10 Pale Pink Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker RV11 Pink Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker R20 Blush Pink Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker R22 Light Prawn Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker R24 Prawn Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker R27 Cadmium Red Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker R39 Garnet Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker YG00 Mimosa Yellow Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker YG01 Green Bice Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker W1 Warm Gray Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker W3 Warm Gray Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker W5 Warm Gray Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker C1 Cool Gray Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker C3 Cool Gray Grey Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker E00 Skin White Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker C9 Cool Gray Grey Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker E31 Brick Beige Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker E33 Sand Shop at: SSS |
Tonic Spring-cut Fine Tip Detail Scissors Shop at: SSS |
Tonic Studios 8.5 Inch Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS |
Sakura Classic White Gelly Roll Pens Set of 3 Shop at: SSS |
White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
Judy Inukai
October 11, 2020Great fall cards. The images look great with the plaid background. Thanks for including the Copics used.
Kathy J in Ellicott City
October 11, 2020What wonderful cards!
Debbie P
October 11, 2020Fantastic cards. Love the kit. Thank you.
Karyn Siemering
October 11, 2020So cute love the plaid background
Maureen Reiss
October 11, 2020Super Cute cards!!!!
Avra
October 11, 2020These are so pretty!
Kathy Anderson
October 11, 2020Plaids are my favorite backgrounds!
Nandini
October 11, 2020Very cute! I love the plaid backgrounds. Thanks for the amazing inspiration!
SunshineHoneyBee
October 11, 2020Wonderful use of plaid from the kit. Ordered kit and look fwd to rcving. My email indicates arriving Wed.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Lisa Byers
October 11, 2020Such cute cards!! Beautiful designs!!
DebbieC
October 11, 2020These are great fall cards. I see how your embellishments draw colors from the plaid. This will help me to use my plaid papers more often.
Linda Price
October 11, 2020So impressed with your coloring and shading. And you are right-those plaid patterned papers fit perfectly with the set. Thanks for sharing.
Sharon Gullikson
October 11, 2020Oh, the mushy roomy rooms are so cute!!!! I love mushroom images! And the bear is very sweet. Nice job.
Mirella Rogan
October 11, 2020These are wonderful, Yana!
Joanne Travis
October 11, 2020Both cards are so adorable and I love how you coordinated the coloring so perfectly for each. Beautiful work!
Andre M.
October 11, 2020I’m in love with the colours on the papers and how well your colouring matches! The cards are so sweet, thanks for the inspiration.
Tammy L Davis
October 11, 2020So pretty! Your coloring is amazing! I cannot believe how well it matches the beautiful plaid papers!
miesjeflach7147
October 11, 2020I love these! I especially like the soft colors you used on the one.
Marisela Delgado
October 11, 2020So sweet! Super cute!
Kathy Camasso
October 11, 2020Oh my gosh, I just LOVE the soft palette you used on these cards!!! Gorgeous!
Cyndi Morris
October 11, 2020Love these cards. I don’t use much patterned paper, but the designs in this kit are wonderful.
Rachel
October 11, 2020Such sweet cards, love the coloring cues taken from the paper
Lagene
October 11, 2020Great kit! I love your plaid backgrounds, great cards!!!
Anne Sturgeon
October 11, 2020Love the plaids in the kit and this bear is too adorable. Hey pumpkin for sure… thanks for sharing.
Barbara-Jean Kubik
October 11, 2020The plaid backgrounds add to the warm and cozy feeling!
Paola Cubillo
October 11, 2020Beautiful cards!
Sheri Kempke
October 11, 2020Very cute cards-love the plaid background with the darling bear!
Michelle Hackett
October 11, 2020Great cards. Love the peach and gray patterned paper!
Sandy
October 11, 2020The backgrounds caught my attention first! So cool.
Lindarub
October 11, 2020Cute cards!
gardenia889
October 11, 2020Such cute cards! Love all the stamps and papers in this kit!
Maria Cone
October 11, 2020Love your choice of tones. So cute!
Denise Bryant
October 11, 2020Adorable fall cards!
Janet Durbin
October 11, 2020The soft colors you used are wonderful!
mckcampbell
October 11, 2020Yana These are just to darn cute. Love the back ground papers your picked
Karen
October 11, 2020Such cute cards! The plaid backgrounds really tie all of your details together!
DebbieP
October 11, 2020there is just something about plaid, right? Love these cards and the color combos you used.
Sandra Bonagura
October 11, 2020great images for fun fall cards … as you so exquisitely demonstrated!
Sue D
October 11, 2020Cute Fall images and I like the plaid backgrounds.
Cheriese H
October 12, 2020super sweet, love the colouring!!
hsmom24kids
October 12, 2020So cute! Patterned paper always makes cards more fun. I love these!
tina z
October 12, 2020wow, so beautiful!
SueB
October 12, 2020Adorable cards.
Vicki K
October 12, 2020Not your typical plaid and I like the soft colors that correspond with the bear perfectly. A really cute stamp set and love the colors you chose.
Monica M Lowrance
October 15, 2020So adorable!!!