Simon Says Stamp | Surf’s Up – Surf Board Stamped Pattern. Video. Blog Hop. Giveaway
Hello friends and welcome to Simon’s Blog Hop celebrating Good Vibes release (more about this below). This product line is filled with fun images that are perfect for Summer and vacation cards! My favorite product from this release is the Surf’s Up stamp and die set and I’ve already made a bunch of cards using it, if you follow my blog and Youtube channel you might have already seen them yesterday here.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
As always, I filmed a video tutorial showing how to create this project from start to finish. I’m hoping you’ll enjoy it. Watch it below or on my Youtube channel.
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CARD DETAILS
If you’ve been a follower of mine for some time you know that I love to use small stamps to create my own unique custom stamped patterns. And yes, there are all sorts of patterned papers out there that one can use for a card, but I think it’s super fun to be able to make a custom pattern yourself. You can pick the colors you like and you can stretch the use of the stamps that you have. So it’s a win win in my book.
Today I used two small surf board images from the Surf’s Up stamp set from Simon Says Stamp. It’s not hard to make this pattern at all, a few good tools will help you easily create it using these or any other stamps you might choose to use.
This is a liner pattern, in other words the surf boards are stamped more or less precisely on the background, the image placement is not random. To create this linear and non random look I like to use a clear block with a grid to help me align and stamp images perfectly. I also often use the grid on my cutting mat and align it with the grid on my clear block for even more precise placement.
I used Simon’s Intense Black ink for my stamping and stamped surf boards forming a pattern on my card. Once the first row was stamped it became much easier to align and stamp the rest as for this particular pattern the images sort of nestle inside each other. It’s just a matter of inking up and stamping these first boards.
I used Copic markers, some of my go-to colors, to color these images. I used:
- YG67, YG17 and YG25 to color green surf boards;
- BG18, BG15 and BG32 to color teal surf boards;
- RV14, RV13 and RV11 to color pink boards
- Y35, Y13 and Y11 to color yellow boards.
I also used a cool gray C1 marker to add a light gray shadow around each board to create the illusion of dimension on my card.
Next, I used my Nuvo Aqua Shimmer pen and added a bunch of sparkle to each of the boards. I also coated some of the boards using Glossy accents and finally, once everything was dry I used a white gel pen and added highlights to some of the boards.
I stamped “Surf’s Up” sentiment, added a colored palm tree and umbrella along with a cute little sea gull and called this card done!
MORE INSPIRATION
Like I mentioned, I have MORE inspiration coming featuring this stamp set. Catch a quick sneak peek of my Yippee For Yana video going live tomorrow:
And here’s a preview of a card I shared on Wednesday, there’s a video tutorial there as well. See it here.
HOP ALONG WITH US!
The next step on this fabulous hop is Yoonsun Hur. You can also start over on Simon’s blog.
FREE GIFT WITH EVERY ORDER
Use code PUFFY to get a set of puffy stickers for free in your order (see product image above on the blog hop banner)! Valid until 6/24/2018.
GIVEAWAY!
Simon is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from blog comment section. Comment below for your chance to win.
Winners will be posted on Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday.
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 Surf’s Up Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Surf’s Up Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamps and Dies Surf’s Up Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sea Glass Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp 3×4 Inch Square Acrylic Block Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp 4×4 Inch Square Acrylic Block Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger Glossy Accents Glue Dimensional Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Tool ‘n One Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y11 Pale Yellow Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y13 Lemon Yellow Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y35 Maize Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV11 Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV13 Tender Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV14 Begonia Pink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker BG32 Aqua Mint Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker BG15 Aqua Blue Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker BG18 Teal Blue Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG25 Celadon Green Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG17 Grass Green Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG67 Moss Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker C1 Cool Gray Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pen Nuvo Shop at: SSS |
 Sakura Classic White Bold Line 10 Pen Shop at: SSS |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
Jeannie F
June 22, 2018Love the cards! Bright and summery. Your work always inspires me!
Valentina Deker
June 22, 2018Красиві картинки! Дякую за те, що поділилися своїми талантами. Валетина з Канади.
Heather Nelson
June 22, 2018Such bright, cheery and summery cards! Love your pattern surfboard background!
Gayle C.
June 22, 2018Wow, what an amazing background….too cool!
Anne Sturgeon
June 22, 2018This surf board card is amazing… love that little seagull….. So much fun in Good Vibes.
Karen Hale
June 22, 2018I love your created backgrounds. You’ve inspired me to look at my small stamps as background makers, too. Thanks for the tutorial videos and the creative ideas.
Glenda S Demorest
June 22, 2018I love these products. The cards are so cool.
Glenda
Marlene McLane
June 22, 2018I absolutely loved your patterned paper video! I learned several things in just this one video. Regarding your blog, the fact that you list exactly every copic marker you use has me inwardly jumping up and down with happiness! A great big thank you!!
Lola
June 22, 2018Gorgeous and vivid creations. Such a pretty background you created.
Julie
June 22, 2018I’ve loved all the cards you’ve made with this release, but today might be my favorite. On my wishlist: the Beachy Waves background stamp and the Jazz Dance stencil.
Kimberly Anne Webster
June 22, 2018I’m looking forward to getting started on my summer cards. What a beautiful design. 🙂
barbara lassiter
June 22, 2018Beautiful, bright summertime cards. They are perfect for the season and perfectly created.
Robyn Schultz
June 22, 2018Oh my! I can’t believe you created that surf board card with only a stamp block. Amazing!
Kathy
June 22, 2018Love love your ideas! You got me thinking!
Stef Perry
June 22, 2018Oh my, the surfboard pattern card is definitely my favorite, but all the cards you made with this stamp set are so terrific! Creating that surfboard pattern is a labor of love because that had to be time consuming. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!
Katie C
June 22, 2018Repeating background stamping for the win!
Jean Chaney
June 22, 2018What fun to color all those surf boards, and what a fun background it creates!
Diana B
June 22, 2018Fun pattern – the shadow around each surfboard really gives it nice dimension.
Sheri K
June 22, 2018Love all the cards you created with this new Simon release! Great job!
Joan
June 22, 2018Love your cards – they’re so colorful, fun and super gorgeous!
FD91354
June 22, 2018Such a fun, bright and summery card! Love the pattern stamping on this.
Trudie
June 22, 2018Love this card. Now I HAVE to purchase it. 😀 Thanks for sharing.
Carla Hundley
June 22, 2018Super cute card, love
the surf boards as the
background.
Carla from Utah
Marcie Lovett
June 22, 2018Those surfboards are so fun, Yana!
Angie Hall
June 22, 2018I bet it took a while to color all those boards. I always enjoy your background cards. I like your new picture on the site. Will you be coming back to America soon?
Michelle Hackett
June 22, 2018Your cards just scream Summer! Awesome job.
Jennifer Rasnick
June 22, 2018Love the fun and bright card! Thank you for sharing!
jenn Hutt
June 22, 2018I love your cards! You’re so talented!
XOXO, Jenn
Barbara Feldmann
June 22, 2018Love the card…the background was not as hard as it looks. Thanks for sharing
Jenni Byron
June 22, 2018Beautiful colors! This card screams summer fun.
Jo
June 22, 2018The surfboards are precious! Great attention to detail!
Lori Kobular
June 22, 2018I adore your summery cards! The colors are so vibrant and they make me want to go to the beach!
Rose Mary Smalley
June 22, 2018I am loving how bright and cheery this card is…..I am putting together cards for charity…and this would brighten anyone’s day for sure….thank you so much….great samples today….hugs
Haley
June 22, 2018What summer fun cards! They are fantastic!
amy bishop
June 22, 2018beautiful bright colors. I don’t surf but now i’m missing the
beach & palm trees 🙂
Gail Anderson
June 22, 2018Great cards! They’re all so bright and cheerful! Of course, I love how you made the surfboard background.
MissSév 02
June 22, 2018Hey,
It’s beautiful card . I like the color and the vibe.
Thank you
Mirjam Fidder
June 22, 2018Love the cards you made. I really like the surfboard background and all the sunny happy colors
Nana Griffin
June 22, 2018Both are great. Love the colors.
Holly Mahoney
June 22, 2018I love your super bright summer card! You’re one of my go to’s for inspiration.
Dale
June 22, 2018Such bright and beautiful cards. Love them.
Charyl
June 22, 2018Wow! I like the background of surfboards, and both cards are really cute.
Angela
June 22, 2018cute cards!
Teresa Doyle
June 22, 2018These are all fantastic and I love this surf board card. Just so fun and summery and the colours are great! TFS!
Daria Zender
June 22, 2018Love all of those colorful surfboards! Great cards, Yana.
Lindar C
June 22, 2018Your card is super summery, so cute!
lorraine turner
June 22, 2018Love it Yana, love how you have used just one small stamp and created a whole card design with it. Thank you for sharing this with us crafters. :O)
Lisa Byers
June 22, 2018This has to be one of my favorite cards that I have seen. So colorful and fun. Thanks for the tips about using small stamps. I love using them. There’re so easy and uncomplicated. I do love Surfs Up, it’s on my VERY long list of stamps to buy.
Lisa Byers
June 22, 2018Sorry they’re so easy*
Diana Johnson
June 22, 2018Adorable card!
Isabelle
June 22, 2018Beautiful cards, as usual !