Good morning! Excited today to be joining in on Day 2 of an incredible blog hop to celebrate the BRAND NEW Dream Big Release from Simon Says Stamp! Make sure and check out all the inspiration with this new release AND link up your creations as you receive your orders HERE in the Galleries created just for this release! And check out the graphic below to receive a FREE Scripty Big Hugs die with any purchase and the coupon code below through July 24, 2022 as well - while supplies last (code expires at 11:59 PM EDT)!!!
First up, I foiled the panel on white Hammermill cardstock, using Aura foil - I love how it is a soft gold with a bit of rainbow iridescence. So pretty!
And how about that super soft rainbow gradient in the background? I simply ink blended over the top with all the leftover ink on my blending brushes. I don't know about you, but there is always a bit left from other projects - and this was a great way to use that up, and get a SUPER soft and pretty background, don't you think?
The second version is so glamorous with all that foil!
For this one, I used the leftover foil from the original image with my
Solid Hot Foil plate to create a reverse image. All that lovely foil now doesn't have to go to waste - yay!
I also die cut it with a
Basic Rectangle die, and popped up with foam before adding sentiments in the same way.
And of course, embellish the same on this one too - gotta have that bling, am I right?!?!?
I also shared some more inspiration with this release a couple days ago - click
HERE if you want to check these cards out!
GIVEAWAY INFO:
Simon Says will be giving a $25 gift certificate to their online store at each stop along the hop - so make sure and leave a comment before you leave for a chance to win! Winners will be announced next
Wednesday on the Simon Says Stamp Blog.
Product links are all below - including affiliate links where possible, which simply means that if you use one of the links below, I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much for supporting my blog, and stopping by! Have a wonderful day!!!
The first card is my favorite with the pretty pastel colors.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
That is a beautiful foil plate and the colors you used are so soft and soothing! Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous backgrounds! Fun designs and fab colors! Loving that big bold friend sentiment!
ReplyDeleteLove your ink blending on the first card but epecially love how the reverse foil card turned out.
ReplyDeleteSo elegant! The soft rainbow background is so nice!
ReplyDeleteOh the colors are lovely! So glad you use the foil 2x!
ReplyDeleteHeather I love using that solid hot plate so much. These are all so gorgeous. I have ordered the Terrace Floral and that adorable hummingbird. I can see some more of this release I would love to have also. TFS
ReplyDeleteI love your cards! The rainbow clouds are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove those foiled cards and how you used the leftover piece of foil on your second one. Also love those rainbow clouds! I though of getting that stencil and then didn't. May have to go back and order after seeing this and other designer cards using it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Heather. Love the softness of the colours on the foiled card. Fabulous ideas using the stencil!
ReplyDeleteThe blended cards are so soft and delicate. Seems so many talented designers tend to blend so bright and dark, but these pastels cards are gorgeous. I imagine it must have been almost therapeutic to watch them blend before your eyes. Very very lovely!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your cards are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThese scream "Heather made me"! I love your style and these cards did not disappoint. Your hot foiling is impeccable and the soft ink blending is flawless. Thanks for all you do to keep us inspired.
ReplyDeleteI love your soft Beautiful blending!!! Gorgeous cards!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the shading on the first card.
ReplyDeletethe pastel colors are so pretty.
The gold on the yellows is great too.
thanks for sharing
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Ahhhhh you are so totally pushing me over to the darkness that is FOILING!!! So pretty!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment and foiling! Gorgeous backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDear Heather -
ReplyDeleteI ought to have known that if anyone in the hop would showcase foiling, you'd be a natural for that role! Your cards are MAGNIFICENT! I had not even really taken notice of this hot foil plate until I visited your site and now I can't look away from it! It's gorgeous! Your work is, as always, A+ material! Thanks for being part of the hop!
Lori S in PA
Amazing cards! Foiling is so elegant.
ReplyDeleteI like how the black stands out. I am shy with dark colors, but you did an awesome job.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous backgrounds and truly lovely cards, Heather. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteThe foiling makes me want to buy a machine and jump right in.
ReplyDeleteThe delicate coloring makes those first two cards really special. I haven't tried foiling yet...New friends and new adventures card is great for someone with a new beginning, college, job, home....
ReplyDeleteYour foiling skills are always so awesome. Great cards. your colors are so soft and pretty.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love colorful backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
So beautiful with the foiling.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! What a wonderful selection cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love the foiling.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous ink blending and the foil takes it up a notch!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards and such gorgeous color choices. I especially love your soft rainbow colors. My favorite color choices š
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! I especially love the yellows of the second card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your wonderful ideas. The foiling is fabulous. I have yet to invest but sure is tempting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs and ink blending! I love your color combos!
ReplyDeleteI am just getting ready to try my hand at foiling. Super pumped about the solid plate that allows me to use all of the foil pieces with minimal waste! These cards are both lovely!! I love the pastel background in the first card. Beautiful!!š¤©. Thanks for sharing your talents!❤️
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous! Love the blending on the 1st card! Love all the foil on the 2nd card!
ReplyDeleteTHose are all beautiful cards. I am really loving the stencil with the borders. So clever and you really showed it's possibilities. Now I have added it to my cart!
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome card collection from this great release!
ReplyDeleteHeather, your designs are always so soft and lovely.
ReplyDeleteNice soft backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. I especially love the first two -- that Bohemian background plate is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and delicate - love the Friend cards, Heather!
ReplyDeleteLove the softness of your first card...great job!
ReplyDeleteI love the pastel card and the clouds card. Maybe it's the rainbow? Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSoft and beautiful cards! <3
ReplyDeleteSolid foil plate for the win! That gold is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteLove that soft rainbow!
ReplyDeleteHeather you are one of the hot foil queens. Your cards are spectacular.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are pretty. Pastel is my fav.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Beautiful ink blending.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards. TFS!
ReplyDeleteYour backgrounds are simply beautiful! So lovely!
ReplyDeleteThe soft pastels and pretty ink blending give these cards such a serene feel and look.
ReplyDeleteooooh LOVE these cards - the coloring on them is delightful
ReplyDeleteGorgeous backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteFoiling and ink blending.....two of my favorite things š
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. Looks like light glows, the colors or so soft and bright at the same time.
ReplyDeleteLovely card! beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards Heather! I love your beautifully elegant backgounds with their lovely colours! Thanks for the great inspiration.
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