Saturday, July 23, 2022

Simon Says Stamp Dream Big Blog Hop Day 2

Hello crafty friends! It's day 2 of the new Simon Says Stamp Dream Big release. Simon is having a promotion in celebration of this new release using code BIGHUGS
This release is SO amazing! So much to choose from. So many new favorites! 
I'm having fun with color in my cardmaking these days. Playing with color just makes me feel good so when I saw this beautiful fern die, I knew I wanted to make something bursting with color!
I made this card using an A2 size card base from smooth white cardstock. I then trimmed a panel of white cardstock to be a bit smaller than the card base to leave a border. I wanted to do a technique called die cut inlay. That's where the die sits inside of the cut of the paper instead of on top of the paper. It makes for an amazing effect. 

I die cut the sword fern several times and ink blended them in some various oxide inks and set aside. I then took the panel and again using several of my favorite oxide inks, just randomly blended all over the panel. I then splattered some distress inks and white ink on to the panel. When that was dry I then die cut the fern all over the panel and like a puzzle just fit the previously cut ferns in the negatives spots. To adhere the ferns easily in the negative areas I added some adhesive paper to the back of the panel. I die cut a fun sentiment in white cardstock 3 times and adhered together for thickness. I then added some clear sequins and called it a day!
I hope you got some inspiration today! There is lot's more from Day 1 of the release hop and make sure you leave a comment on this post and any post you visit on the hop, for a chance to win a $25.00 gift card to the Simon store. Winners will be posted on the Simon blog July 27th. Also, be sure to check out the Dream Big release gallery for tons of inspiration!!

I hope you enjoyed the card I made today and if you are interested in any of the products I used, they are listed and linked below for your convenience. All supplies can be found at the Simon Says Stamp store.

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67 comments:

  1. LJuly 23, 2022 at 6:38 AM

    Gorgeous card!
    Love the bright and cheery colors you chose, thanks for the inspiration.

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  2. Paula BJuly 23, 2022 at 7:10 AM

    Love what you do with color.

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  3. CynthiaJuly 23, 2022 at 8:07 AM

    Loving all the colors

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  4. Miesje FlachJuly 23, 2022 at 8:18 AM

    Those colors! Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

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  5. Donna PhelanJuly 23, 2022 at 8:46 AM

    Love that big bold beautiful fern die! Your colors are AHmazing! I really, really hope someone uses that die for a Christmas Tree!!!

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  6. Marye342July 23, 2022 at 9:03 AM

    This background is stunning!

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  7. Nicole ParmentierJuly 23, 2022 at 9:24 AM

    Wow, you made this die so sunny and tropical! Love your card!!

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  8. SSchmidtJuly 23, 2022 at 9:37 AM

    That sword fern die is so versatile. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  9. DonaJuly 23, 2022 at 9:54 AM

    Love the colors in your cards...

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  10. Leslie SteedJuly 23, 2022 at 10:02 AM

    What fun colors! Love the blended and splattered background too!

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  11. SusanbcardsJuly 23, 2022 at 10:06 AM

    This card is really a standout. I love the inlay and all the beautiful blended colors!

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  12. Lauryne CunninghamJuly 23, 2022 at 10:17 AM

    Gorgeous card! I love the colors and inlayed background!

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  13. PattyJuly 23, 2022 at 10:49 AM

    Love the colors you used on the background and the ferns....just beautiful!

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  14. Carol WortmanJuly 23, 2022 at 11:03 AM

    Now I need a drink with an umbrella in it. Super fun and pretty Tropical theme.

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  15. PaulineJuly 23, 2022 at 11:04 AM

    Gorgeous! Your colour palette is so colourful which makes your sentiment pop!

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  16. Lindar CJuly 23, 2022 at 11:21 AM

    What a clever way to do the inlay, I am going to try this. Stunning card!

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  17. Maureen ReissJuly 23, 2022 at 12:01 PM

    Super Bright and Cheery card!!! Love it!!!!

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  18. Jacqueline ValadeJuly 23, 2022 at 12:09 PM

    I just love the colors. So dreamy. Thanks for the neat idea to inlay the diecuts.

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  19. Rach83July 23, 2022 at 12:13 PM

    What a wonderful card, Barbara - you're giving me all the tropical vibes. I love catching your makes on Instagram too. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us.

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  20. Mary HolshouserJuly 23, 2022 at 12:37 PM

    So tropical looking. Love it.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  21. $mart GirlJuly 23, 2022 at 12:48 PM

    Yes! Stunning! Love the use of color!! xoxo

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  22. EmilyJuly 23, 2022 at 12:49 PM

    I ordered this die and I am so glad to see other ways to use it. Great job!

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  23. MadeByMeghanKJuly 23, 2022 at 1:08 PM

    I LOVE all the colors! Gorgeous background!!!

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  24. Janet D.July 23, 2022 at 1:09 PM

    Sooo colorful, great card!

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  25. azjoyaceJuly 23, 2022 at 1:23 PM

    What a beautiful background. Love this card.

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  26. Sra. SpitzerJuly 23, 2022 at 1:25 PM

    Hi, Barb -
    Such a beautiful card! Thank you for the reminder that repetition of an image is so pretty and has such a strong impact AND the other reminder to use my Distress sprays! Love the card!!
    Lori S in PA

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  27. sharon gJuly 23, 2022 at 2:49 PM

    How pretty your "different" colored stems are. I like the pink especially. Nice job

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  28. Lori PodolskyJuly 23, 2022 at 3:15 PM

    What wonderful and happy colours, Barbara. Marvelous cards. Beautifully done.

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  29. MichelleJuly 23, 2022 at 3:47 PM

    Love this technique.

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  30. Barbara-JeanJuly 23, 2022 at 4:49 PM

    Love the colors, the background and your design!

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  31. Judy InukaiJuly 23, 2022 at 5:46 PM

    Great card. Love that bold fern die. It is so versatile.

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  32. Jeanne BeamJuly 23, 2022 at 6:09 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love the colorful background and the ferns.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  33. Sue DJuly 23, 2022 at 6:39 PM

    Beautiful colors and I like the die cut inlay with the ferns.

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  34. Alexandra YJuly 23, 2022 at 7:55 PM

    These colours are incredible! Love how you combined a rainbow of colours but is is still a bit different than the traditional rainbow colour schemes!

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  35. Linda 651July 23, 2022 at 8:02 PM

    Love the font on this die

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  36. Sue SmithJuly 23, 2022 at 8:06 PM

    Holy Cow!! This card is stunning. The colors you have used are so bright and beautiful. Fantastic card ❤

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  37. RosemaryJuly 23, 2022 at 8:19 PM

    So fun and bright!

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  38. SHartlJuly 23, 2022 at 8:28 PM

    Wow, the sherbet colors and tropical feel are like going on vacation!

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  39. Diane zJuly 23, 2022 at 8:39 PM

    So fun and colourful.

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  40. Carole McKJuly 23, 2022 at 9:22 PM

    I love all the colors you chose for this card!

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  41. Janice CostonJuly 23, 2022 at 9:33 PM

    I love the way you used all the color in this card. So summery and so creative! Thank you for sharing your talents!

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  42. Kathy RakerJuly 23, 2022 at 9:48 PM

    Very bright and cheerful, love the fern inlay technique. Thanks for sharing.

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  43. Denise BryantJuly 23, 2022 at 10:46 PM

    Great colors and textures! Beautiful fern die!

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  44. Laraine RJuly 24, 2022 at 5:34 AM

    A fun colorful card. Love the that you die cut & inlayed the fern leaf

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  45. Patricia ColemanJuly 24, 2022 at 6:46 AM

    Beautiful card from a great release!

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  46. Donna WallsJuly 24, 2022 at 9:41 AM

    LOVE the color combination, well done!

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  47. Kim HadadJuly 24, 2022 at 9:53 AM

    Lovely card!

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  48. BarbaraJuly 24, 2022 at 10:17 AM

    The card is awesome and the colors are amazing.

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  49. CyndiJuly 24, 2022 at 12:15 PM

    Beautiful, colorful card. Love it!

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  50. joJuly 24, 2022 at 12:22 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the colors

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  51. MirellaJuly 24, 2022 at 12:58 PM

    Fantastic, I love your background, and the sentiment just pops off it!

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  52. Kit AJuly 24, 2022 at 2:29 PM

    I do really like this card. The background looks like a sort of tie dye and the fern on top is just a great element. It's in my cart.

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  53. Roxy TJuly 24, 2022 at 3:15 PM

    Fun candy colors!

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  54. KarthikhaJuly 24, 2022 at 3:26 PM

    Ooh super colorful!! Love it!

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  55. Diane zJuly 24, 2022 at 7:38 PM

    I never think about die cut inlay. Thanks for the colourful inspiration.

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  56. Melissa WJuly 24, 2022 at 9:52 PM

    Love the tropical ink blending.

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  57. DaynaJuly 25, 2022 at 9:08 AM

    Your background is amazing!!!! Great colors and such a happy card!

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  58. HeikeJuly 25, 2022 at 9:32 AM

    What a cool looking card!

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  59. Mary-Anne VJuly 25, 2022 at 11:51 AM

    Wow those colours just scream summer!

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  60. Dee EarnshawJuly 25, 2022 at 1:28 PM

    love how colorful this card is - thanks for sharing

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  61. Shari CzerwinskiJuly 25, 2022 at 4:03 PM

    Love the soft, fun colors!

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  62. Tammy MilletteJuly 25, 2022 at 5:10 PM

    So beautiful and colorful💕💕

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  63. Jeanne RiceJuly 25, 2022 at 6:24 PM

    So colorful! Love your card. Thanks for sharing

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  64. Gail SpresserJuly 26, 2022 at 7:41 AM

    Such a bright and beautiful card! Thank you for sharing.

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  65. Laurie2catsJuly 26, 2022 at 8:38 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love the tropical vibe

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  66. HelenJuly 27, 2022 at 6:00 AM

    How wonderfully eye-catching! I love the inlay leaves with the super fun colours!! I must give it a try! Thanks for the great inspiration.

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  67. Carol WortmanJuly 27, 2022 at 8:34 PM

    Thank you Ms. Barbara. So excited to see my name as your winner. Now it's time for that drink with an umbrella for sure! Thank you.

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