Hi everyone! Welcome! I fell in love with the sentiments on the Heart Suite stamp set. So elegant. Then I was inspired by a picture I found on Pinterest and decided to dig through my Simon Says Stamp dies to select images to combine with a sentiment from the stamp set.
Here is a link to the entire release!
That part was so much fun! I selected some images, die-cut them, and started moving them around on an A2-sized card. Once I got an arrangement I liked, I took a pic with my phone in case I forgot it. Then I inked them up and set them aside. Simon has a tacky mat that works great for this. I sometimes leave the die-cut in the paper that I cut from and ink it up there.
For the backing panel, I started with 80lb smooth white cardstock, cut to 6 X 4 3/4 in. Which is slightly bigger than an A2-sized card (5 1/2 X 4 1/4 in.) When I’m brushing ink onto a panel of paper, I don’t love it when the bristles of the blending brush catch on the edges and overly darken them. Also, I can keep my fingers on the edges without leaving prints on my card.
I used Pinkfresh Studio’s rose inks and large blending brushes to add some color to the background: Peony and Cherry Blossom, along with Coral Reef and a little bit of Apricot to warm it up with some orange-y shades. Then I used the new Heart Suite stamp set and a bold ink color (PF’s Begonia) to stamp the sentiment. And there’s a fun print stamp in the set, so I used it in the bottom corner to go under the rectangle.
I cut the panel to size and used double-sided tape to adhere it to a cardbase. Then I put foam tape on most everything (not the flower stalk, bow, or feather). Arranged it all and stuck it down. I definitely also used glue, so I could slide it around a bit.
*New SSS products used: Toaster Pastry die set, Rounded Hearts nesting die set, and the Heart Suite stamp set
*Previously released SSS products: A7 frames, Bold Bird Branches embossing folder and die, Pretty Bows die set, Wintertime Celebration plate, Fancy Feathers dies, and the Mail Call die set.
Thanks so much for stopping by! I love to talk card-making, so please let me know if you have any questions.
-Anne
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What an absolute stunner of a blended warm toned beauty!
Hi Jessica! Thanks so much!
Love the new SSS release
I agree! I could put hearts on all of my projects if I didn’t stop myself.
I love the way you used various die cuts to create the card. I need to remember to try this with things I have.
Thank you, Kathy! I really had fun with that part.
Amazing ink blending! Love the card.
Thank you!
You can see all of the love that went in to the making of this card.
Love this new release, thanks for sharing!
That’s so kind, thank you, Lori!
I love your card. I can never get a card with so many parts to it and look good. Lol. Your card just flows. Thank you for the inspiration.
Oh, thanks, Lora!
Outstanding creation!!
Thank you!
Great card and unique idea! Thanks for sharing.
I’m happy to share! Thank you, Virginia!
Gorgeous! I love all the elements on your card! So much detail!
Wow! This card would be funto receive!
That’s great! Thank you, Kate!
I’m so glad you like it! Thank you, Lynn!
Love the arrangement on your card.
Thank you, Linda!
I love all of the elements and lovely colors you brought together for this card! Sue N
Thanks Sue!
I really love this arrangement on your card. It must have been challenging! I agree about taking a pick with your phone, so you don’t forget the positioning. I didn’t – one time only-and never again. It never goes as well, the 2nd time around. LOL!
Die cutting the elements, then moving them around the card to get an arrangement I like was really a lot of fun. Thank you so much, Lisabeth!
Love how you used all these smaller elements to create a beautiful card
Thank you, Anna!
Your card was one of my favorites from the live!
Oh, thank you so much, Mary! 😊
I love the monochromatic look to this card! So cute!!
Thank you!
Wow!!!! Really Beautiful card!!!!
Hi Maureen! Thanks so much! 🩷
Love the ink blending! Beautiful card!
Thank you!
Absolutely stunning – I just ADORE the monochromatic look of this. So gorgeous!!!
Oh, wonderful! Thanks, Jenn!
What a wonderful collection of images. And your coloring/shading is great!
Thank you!
I love your card! Stunning!
Thank you, Kim!
Ooooo I LOVE your monochrome colors and Valentine icons!
Hi Meghan! Thank you! 🩷
I totally love that font for LOVE! Such a beautiful card
Oh, it’s pretty, right? Thanks for coming by, Michele!
Very, very sweet and lovely card; the colors and blending are perfect!
I’m so glad you like it! Thank you!
Such a great arrangement of little bits and bobs! Love the colors you chose!
Thank you, Debbie!
This card has a lot of parts but it’s somehow cohesive. I guess that is the magic of the SSS designers. Your work is always impeccable. Love it!
Lori S in PA
That’s very kind, thank you, Lori! 😊
What a stunning card! I love the soft colors.
I’m so glad you like it! Thank you!
Ooh! Everything is aligned so perfectly! I love the color shift and the little bits that come together to form a perfect card!
Thank you so much, Trina!
Great card and inspiration to combine stamp/die sets. Thank you!
Wonderful! Thank YOU!
This card is stunning. I absolutely love it!!!! Great job!
Oh, that’s kind. Thank you, Karen! 😊
Your card is a lovely combination of red and pink. I love the layout … gosh, what’s not to love! 🙂
Thank you!
What a stunning card! I love how you incorporated so many little bits and yet your card looks very cohesive.
Thanks so much!
Such a pretty card Anne. Love the coral and the soft sponging. Amazing design with those small images.
Thank you!
What a wonderful Valentine collage! Great use of color…
Thank you, Barbara-Jean!
Love your ‘love’ collage and the postage.
Thank you!
I really love the colors on this one!
Thanks for coming by, Emmalee!
Such a beautiful card. Love the color.
Thank you!
LOVE your design. It’s gorgeous.
Hi Amy! Thank you! 🩷
Such a gorgeous cards!
Thanks so much, Jeanne!
Fabulous card and love the colors.
Thank you!
The colors on the Love card are stunning!!
I’m so glad you like them!
Anne when Heidi showed this card during the live today, I was floored! This is absolutely gorgeous!!! I just love love love it!
Oh, thanks so much, Patti! 😊
Wonderful details on your monochromatic card! Beautiful!
Hi Denise! Thank you!
So much going on on your card but it all works seamlessly.
Thanks for coming by!
BMJ!!! Your cards are always so beautiful. I’m never surprised or disappointed. They’re always wonderful. 😍 Big hug!
Hey, Mari! 🫡 Thank you, my friend! 🩷-BMJ
Looking forward to creating with the new SSS release.
Valentine cards are one of my favorites to work with, and Simon has a beautiful collection of designs to play with. Thanks for coming by, Sylvia!
Anne, you always knock it out of the park with your creations. Love this in everyway!
Yay! 🩷 Thanks, Pauline!
I love everything about your card!! It renders me speechless! Gonna have to give this one a try!! TFS!
Oh, thank you so much, Carol!
Perfectly executed monochromatic card. This is a stunner. I cantell lots of love went into this card. ❤️
Thank you, Carol!
Love the monochrome look of the card! It’s so pretty!
Thank you!
What a fantastic collage style card, very clever and unique! So pretty! TFS!!!
I hope it’s inspirational. Thank you, Donna!
Great card. Love all the images and ink blending.
Thank you, Judy!
I love the background coral and apricot. Chef kiss.
Thank you!
Beautiful blending of pretty images Anne! So pretty & unique, esp. the bird sitting on the rectangle die!
Hi Donna! Thank you!
Wow, your card is amazing! It reminds me of a beautiful gallery wall put onto a card!
Oh, thanks so much! 😊
Love this card! I also love the hint for ink blending and then cutting! I have that problem on the edges too!
Oh, I hope this method works out for you. Thanks for coming by, Peggy!
What a wonderful card Anne!! The colors, the design layout are just great!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring me to dig through my stash. The font on the Love diecut is fabulous. Great card!!
That script is beautiful, right?! Thank you, Joann!
What an awesome card!!! The color is amazing
Oh, thanks so much, Melissa!
WOW !!! Your card is a work of art. The arrangement of all of the individual elements makes it a standout and unique. BEAUTIFUL card !!
Oh, you made my day! 💐 Thank you, Ginger!
Beautiful card!
Thank you!
I love this monochromatic card
Thank you!
Wow I like the ink blending!
Thanks so much!
Anne! This is stunning! And so unique imho! I love the design you made by collaging all these elements so nicely! And the colors- ink blending is superb. Love your card and you have me so many ideas!
Thank you, Cheryl! 🩷
Beautiful ink blending. Gorgeous card
Thank you!
What a great idea to use all those lovely die cuts to make a collage! It makes a beautiful card!
Thanks, Connie!
Wow love your card all those die-cuts and ink blending is amazing!!!!
Thank you!
Love your card. The background is so soft and pretty.
Thanks, Susan!
What a fun card
Thanks for coming by, Valorie!
Love the collage feel to this card. Beautiful color choices and ink blending! Thank you for sharing your talent and inspiration!
I encourage you to try it out. I had a lot of fun! Thanks, Robin!
Really charming card. The soft colors just draw you in!
I’m so glad you like it, Pam!
Fun card with all the images perfectly aligned. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
I love doing “bits and pieces” projects! Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Great! Thanks, Nikki!
I love it so much! Thanks for sharing your creation!
Thank you, Ellen!
what a unique idea for a card design! Love it.
Oh, thanks so much!
Beautiful card
Thank you!
What a stunning card.
Thank you!
WOw, this is so beautiful, I absolutely love love love it!
Thank you, Mirella! 😊
I just love the soft color palette, it makes so elegant. I too take pictures of my card arrangements.lol but I still can never get them exactly but they still work. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Elizabeth!
Stunning! I love the coral colors. So pretty.
Thank you!
Your cards are beautiful, Anne
Thank you, Alma!
Great card and colours!
Thank you!
Great card! Your blending is so soft and beautiful.
Thanks, Jacqueline!
Awesome card panel. Excellent coloring.
Thank you!
Wow! Awesome design & layout- and the colors are really gorgeous!
Oh, thanks so much!
How interesting is this card with so many elements to delight the eye. And the monotone color scheme prevents it from being an overwhelming design!
Yes! Exactly. Thank you, Beth!
Such a soft and pretty design Anne. Love the monochromatic approach too. So pretty xoxo
Thank you, Wendy!
Fantastic monochromatic card.
Thank you, Mary-Anne!
What a fun design! Love the way you arranged all the different elements.
Hi Rosemary! Thank you!
Beautifully blended background and darling arrangement of all those cute die cuts!
Thanks so much for coming by, Dorothy! 🩷