Simon Says Stamp | Tropical Thank You Card. Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hello friends and happy Saturday! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for 2-day blog hop celebrating their new Believe in You release. I’m excited to share a simple modern thank you card featuring some easy cardmaking techniques.
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CARD DETAILS
To create this card I dry embossed Faceted Stripes stencil on Smoke Gray cardstock. It’s very easy to create an embossed background using a stencil and results are always beautiful. All you need for this is a die cutting machine and rubber embossing mat.
Next, I stamped two monstera leaves from the Tropical Leaves stamp set in the following colors of ink: Key Lime, Evergreen, Black. The black doesn’t actually look like black here, it looks more like deep dark green, but that layer was in fact stamped in black. The panel was foam mounted onto a background. I antique gold embossed “Thank You” and “Grateful For You”, cut them out and foam mounted on the card.
The card was decorated with Sunken Treasure and Girl’s Best Friend sequins.
MORE INSPIRATION
I have more inspiration to share using new products. Check out my You’re The Best card using Stripe Jumble Background and Greetings Mix 1 stamp set.
BLOG HOP
If you arrived from Debby Hughes the next stop on this hop is Nichol Spohr. You can also start at the beginning on Simon Says Stamp Blog.
GIVEAWAY
Simon is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section. Winners will be posted on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 31st of July.
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 Stencil Faceted Stripes Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamps and Dies Thanks and Encouragement Mix Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Thanks and Encouragement Word Mix 1 Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Word Mix 1 Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Tropical Leaves Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sequins Sunken Treasure Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Smoke Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Evergreen Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Key Lime Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sequins Girl’s Best Friend Shop at: SSS |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Studios 8.5 Inch Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS |
 Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
Teresa Doyle
July 27, 2019So beautiful Yana, I really must use my stencils for dry embossing more often. You did an amazing job on it. Your other card is fantastic as well, love the rich blue background!
DebiKT
July 27, 2019Love the embossing technique with the stencil. Such an easy but sophisticated look!
Nandini Karmarkar
July 27, 2019Very beautiful and elegant cards. Love the gorgeous textured background on the first.
nancy f
July 27, 2019Love the cards.
Lauryne Cunningham
July 27, 2019Beautiful cards! I love how you used a stencil to dry emboss- I’ve got to remember to do that!
Karthikha Uday
July 27, 2019Beautiful card!! 🙂
Sharon O
July 27, 2019I never think to dry emboss a background but it’s a great idea as your card shows! Lovely.
SD pooja
July 27, 2019i just loved the dry embossing on the grey card..looks awesome ! Second one is stunning too !
Robin Keith
July 27, 2019Your style is simply gorgeous.
Andrea Hastilow
July 27, 2019So striking on both card designs. I never ever think of using my stencils, brilliant idea, thank you for sharing that x
Lisa Byers
July 27, 2019Your cards are so beautiful. I love your embossing technique. The first card’s tropical vibe is totally me!! Thank you for sharing!!
Maaike UIjthoven
July 27, 2019love the cards, the pop ups not so much, sorry not wanting to be negative, but they always pop up everytime Icome over and just fill up my screen, ruining the experience of your beautiful cards
Isabel Z
July 27, 2019You have such an eye for design.
DebSelby
July 27, 2019nice subtle embossing achieved with this stencil.
Deepa Lakshman
July 27, 2019I love the dry embossing with the stencils. I need to try it out.
trainwithmeghan
July 27, 2019The gold embossing is gorgeous! I love your cards!
Subhashini Swaminathan
July 27, 2019Love that dry embossing with stencil, looks cool.
Chandhini
July 27, 2019Love the clean look on your cards.
Melanie
July 27, 2019These cards are just so classy! Love them!
debbie d
July 27, 2019great cards. really like the embossing!
Becky Green
July 27, 2019You NEVER CEASE to AMAZE ME, Yana! LOVE how you embossed with the stencil & the leaf images go SO WELL with the stencil! You know what would be a good “class,” or lesson for us? HOW to think OUT SIDE of the box when card making! 😉 A SUPER JOB on your card, Yana!!!!!! ;)<3
Merrill P
July 27, 2019Really like that blue card; it is striking.
rossrookies
July 27, 2019Your cards are beautiful! Thanks for sharing with all of us!
Jo Malicoat
July 27, 2019That dry embossing is fantastic, I haven’t tried that yet, but love the classy, elegant look – very nice!
cindy d
July 27, 2019Love your cards.
barbara lassiter
July 27, 2019I love both your cards and think the dry embossing with the stencil is amazing. I need to remember to do that! I think that is the answer when a card needs a little something more. That’s why I love these blog hops because of all the ideas and inspiration from you and everyone.
Carol
July 27, 2019Beautiful cards, Yana… two more reasons for me to add the Tropical Leaves stamp set to my wishlist!
memalagene
July 27, 2019BEAUTIFUL creations! I love how you used the stencil!
QueenMary
July 27, 2019Yana, your cards are gorgeous — of course!
Diane H
July 27, 2019Simply beautiful and love teh gray embossed background using a stencil…clever!!
Dana M
July 27, 2019Stunning cards Yana! Such fabulous and wonderfully creative designs.
Sheri K
July 27, 2019Gorgeous cards Yana–I love how you used the stencil to emboss!
barbcccc
July 27, 2019I love your style, Yana!
LC Lamothe
July 27, 2019I always love a tropical themed card. Beautifully done!
Sue Symens
July 27, 2019So elegant! beautiful work.
Carol Aulin
July 27, 2019Beautiful cards I just love your work. Thanks for sharing.
memalagene
July 27, 2019Awesome creations, I love how you used the stencil to deboss the background!
Lindar C
July 27, 2019I really like how you embossed with the stencil, I haven’t tried that yet.
hollyshandmadecards
July 27, 2019Love the gold embossing, so pretty and elegant!
Jules
July 27, 2019Great cards! Love the touch of gold on them – adds a little glitz and glamour!
loulouvt
July 27, 2019Gorgeous deep blue card! I love the embossed background; I always forget to use my stencils in that way. Thanks for sharing,
Anushree Vaish
July 27, 2019You have a striking unique style and I love it!!
Jeanne Beam
July 27, 2019Beautiful card! Love the colors…
Thanks for sharing.
Shelly P
July 27, 2019Wow! These are such unique cards…love the deep rich colors! Love how you dry embossed with the stencil! Gotta try this!
BECCA YAHRLING
July 27, 2019Wonderful cards & inspiration, tfs!
momrc
July 27, 2019Great use of the stencil and fabulous inspiration. Thx for sharing
Linda
July 27, 2019Restful & sophisticated.
Bonnie Bauer
July 27, 2019Very elegant cards Yana !!
Dee Earnshaw
July 27, 2019Beautiful cards – love the embossing and texture:)
Karen Hale
July 27, 2019Beautiful card! Embossing with the stencil for the background is brilliant and a great way to get more from our stencils. Thanks, Yana, for continuing to inspire.