Rustic Blossom Branches - Simon Says Stamp Rain or Shine Blog Hop Day 2

 Good morning! Excited today to be joining in on Day 2 of an incredible blog hop to celebrate the BRAND NEW Rain or Shine 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 Gallery created just for this release! And check out the graphic below to receive a FREE Balloon Bouquet die free with any $23 purchase from the Rain or Shine Release products (die will be automatically added to card!)  through March 31, 2024 - while supplies last (offer ends at 11:59 PM EDT)!!!

For today's card I had SOOO much fun with a couple of the new sets! This is not my usual color scheme, but I just started playing - and even though I doubted a few times along the way, I decided to trust the process and keep moving forward. I'm so glad I did! This is one of my favorite cards ever now!

I started off by die cutting the new Whimsical Branch Frame die from white cardstock, then used my SSS Craft Tacky Mat to hold it in place and blend some ink over it, using Latte, Allspice, and Mist inks, then adhered it to a white cardbase. I also used some Buttercream ink to blend over that and the cardbase to add a bit softness to the edges. Next, I die cut lots of the other elements, using Cream cardstock for the main flower images, Honey for the smaller flower centers, and Sage and Rainforest for the leaves. I clustered those around on the card, adding lots of those tiny blooms. It took a while, but SOOO worth it! Next I stamped a sentiment and some smaller elements from the new Loving Thoughts set, and die cut with the coordinating dies. I added a bit of that Buttercream ink to the edges of each of those, and adhered with foam adhesive to the card. I added a bit of Glitter drops to the centers of the flowers, and to the edges of the butterflies and bird, and finished off with some Gina K Angel Aura embellishments for some extra sparkle! Here are more photos of this finished card:

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.

Simon Says Stamp Blog  
Nina-Marie Trapani
Barbara Tarayao
Cathy Zielske
Laura Bassen
Heather Hoffman (you are here)
Keisha Charles
Heather Ruwe
Yana Smakula
Miriam Prantner
Mindy Eggen
Jean Doeringsfeld
Kim Hamilton
Maura Hibbitts
Samantha Pfrimmer
Hanh Nguyen

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