Today is the first day of the two day blog hop for the Simon Says Stamp You Are Loved release. Most of the products were released in December, but it was such a busy month that the blog hop was moved to this month. There was ONE product that wasn't released yet and this one is kind of special to me! Here is an image of my latest watercolor cards called Sending Love:
This set of cards is perfect for all of your Valentine's Day card needs! They are all printed on Ranger Watercolor Paper which is pure white and perfect for all coloring mediums, but thick enough for watercolors. Your job is just to pretty them up and attach them to a card front for the easiest type of card to make ever! I've colored all 12 to share with you below. I've used a combination of watercolors and colored pencils on each of mine. I'll list some tips and ideas I've used under a few of them.
Sending Love Watercolor Card 1:
Sending Love Watercolor Card 2:
Tips: Use a green colored pencil over watercolors to add blades for the grass making it look more realistic; Use a white spot and then a black spot of Tonic Nuvo Drops for the birds eyes (let the white dry first before adding the black); Use glitter Nuvo drops over the letters and hearts to add shine and glitter - I used Sherbet Shimmer on mine
Sending Love Watercolor Card 3:
Tips: Cut the design out of the watercolor print so you can use it over another card base and add a die-cut for the salutation; Paint a striped background to adhere the design to (I painted this one on my blog post about making watercolor backgrounds ahead of time on THIS BLOG POST); I used the Thanks Scallop Border Die on the top of mine; color the letters in the die with Copics before attaching them so they stand out; use a white Uniball marker to add little lines over your coloring to add interest; use Glossy Accents covered by glitter over the scallops to dress it up
Sending Love Watercolor Card 4:
Tips: Use a dark navy watercolor for the background; use a white Uniball over all of the letters and then re-outline with a black fine tip marker; add Silver Glitter Nuvo Drops over the white (the white works as a base to make the glitter drops stand out more); use white paint drops flicked over the background; if you prefer, use googly eyes over the owl eyes (they fit perfectly)
Sending Love Watercolor Card 5:
Tips: Cut the rose out of the watercolor card and mount it on a card base; watercolor stripes for a background (I made mine on THIS BLOG POST if you want directions); use a die-cut such as this Bold Mom Die for the greeting; use Copics to color the letters going from lightest down to darkest
Sending Love Watercolor Card 6:
Tips: Add water and drops of green paint behind the tree to look like more leaves; use Strawberry Coulis Jewel Tonic Nuvo Drops over all of the hearts giving them a clear finish; use some Bottle Green Nuvo drops around the branches for more green; use a gray colored pencil to add shadows behind the letters
Sending Love Watercolor Card 7:
Tips: Add a watercolored wash behind the images and then flick some additional specks over the background; add gray shadows behind the letters and re-outline them with thicker lines to make them stand out; add Nuvo Drops in black and Aquatic Mist Glitter; use Black Nuvo Drops over the birds' eyes
Sending Love Watercolor Card 8:
Tips: Cover up the greeting on the card with a PPP Stitched Label Die; stamp it with a greeting from the Love Messages stamp set; add Glossy Accents and white glitter to areas of the pitcher; use a white uniball marker over the white stripes on the vase and around the cookies and the drops on the cookies; use a soft gray wash over the background
Sending Love Watercolor Card 9:
Tips: Cut the design out since the greeting is part of it and then you can attach it to a different background; my background was made on this blog post and uses texture paste and the SSS Line Circles stencil
Sending Love Watercolor Card 10:
Tips: Use white and black nuvo drops for the eyes (apply the white first and let dry before applying the black) OR use googly eyes; use Sherbet Shimmer glitter drops over the letters
Sending Love Watercolor Card 11:
Sending Love Watercolor Card 12:
Tips: Use a Hello Die for an additional greeting colored with Copics to match your design; use a wash of reds and pinks behind your design since the cup and saucer are white so they stand out more; use a gray pencil around the edges of the white areas to make them pop more; leave the tips of the flowers white so they have more dimension - also use a white Uniball to add lines to them
BLOG HOP DETAILS:
- The You Are Loved gallery is here - please make sure to add any of your creations using these products. And make sure to visit it for tons of inspiration from all of the talented designers in this 3 day blog hop!
- The hop banner shown at the top of this banner includes information about a You Are Loved blog hop free gift from SSS; use the code LVE584 to receive a free Tim Holtz Festive Berries Distress Oxide Ink Pad (while supplies last!) with any purchase; this code will expire Sunday, 1/13 at 11:59 pm EST
- SSS is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from each comment section; they will choose winners over the weekend and post on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday, the 16th of January; you can then email them to claim your prize
- There will be a Facebook Live on Friday, January 11th at 11 am EST!
Next on the blog hop is Amy Rysavy. Here is a list of all of today's participants:
Thank you so much for visiting today and good luck winning one of those gift certificates! I always SO appreciate the kind comments you leave for me. Thanks so much for taking the time to bring me cheer! Have a great week friends! Suzy
Here is a list of all of the products I used on this post linked to the SSS Store:
I LOVE this new watercolor card set! It has to be my favorite yet... I love how convenient these are, they’re perfect to take on the go and while traveling! Your coloring as always is just flawless... so beautiful and detailed! Thank you so much for all of these examples, they are so inspiring! :)
Posted by: Sophie Farah | January 10, 2019 at 05:35 AM
You are so incredibly talented.
Posted by: Isabel Z | January 10, 2019 at 05:51 AM
WOWZA! These are amazing! Cheers.
Posted by: Melanie Ann MacKenzie | January 10, 2019 at 05:52 AM
SQUEAL!! LOVE these!! Just BEAUTIFUL!! THANKS for sharing all of the AMAZING Inspiration and for the chance to WIN!! Have a FABULOUS Week!!
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | January 10, 2019 at 05:53 AM
What a fun set of stamps and you did a fabulous job colouring them too.
Posted by: [email protected] | January 10, 2019 at 05:54 AM
Beautiful coloring and details make these cards so special - who wouldn’t want to receive one of these in the mail! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sandra | January 10, 2019 at 05:54 AM
These creations are lovely. They are so vibrant. The watercolor cards are such a grand idea.
Thank you for the tips.
Posted by: Bunny | January 10, 2019 at 06:02 AM
I am always wowed by your coloring - thanks for sharing;)
Posted by: Dee Earnshaw | January 10, 2019 at 06:14 AM
Your coloring is so amazing. Your cards are so cute!! I have to order these!!! Thank you for all of your inspiration!!
Posted by: Lisa Byers | January 10, 2019 at 06:24 AM
I love the bright, cheerful colours you used and those are beautiful images - these make my heart sing!
Posted by: Bonnie Eng | January 10, 2019 at 06:55 AM
Awesome set of creations!! Each one is lovely :)
Posted by: Karthikha Uday | January 10, 2019 at 07:07 AM
OMG! Your coloring is RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME!
Posted by: Meghan Kennihan | January 10, 2019 at 07:08 AM
Everyone of these cards is beautiful! I love the flamingos! You ave been extremely busy!!! SO PRETTY!
Posted by: Amy Lombardo | January 10, 2019 at 07:38 AM
Oh, how I love the traditional look of these valentines. SO CUTE.
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | January 10, 2019 at 07:39 AM
What great coloring. I like the effects--so bright and cheery.
Posted by: Brian Poteraj | January 10, 2019 at 07:40 AM
Wow! You got busy coloring! Beautiful job on all of the cards, just gorgeous! TFS!
Posted by: Dj Doss | January 10, 2019 at 07:42 AM
I love all the cards, your coloring is stunning.
Posted by: Chandhini | January 10, 2019 at 07:43 AM
Thank you for all of the tips! I struggle with the details and you have given me a bunch of ideas!
Posted by: Kari S | January 10, 2019 at 07:47 AM
Love your designs. Love your coloring. The elephant Valentine reminds of the ones we had as kids (MANY years ago!). Love them all.
Posted by: Becca Yahrling | January 10, 2019 at 07:51 AM
All of these are beautiful!
Posted by: Connie H | January 10, 2019 at 07:53 AM
These are all so beautiful! I really love these watercolor panels. I can't wait to get more.
Posted by: Cindi F | January 10, 2019 at 07:58 AM
Beautiful coloring on beautiful designs.
Posted by: Susan B | January 10, 2019 at 07:59 AM
Lovely cards-love the florals!
Posted by: Barbara Chmura | January 10, 2019 at 08:14 AM
How fun to see these all colored up! LOVE the flamingo one!
Posted by: Jerrie | January 10, 2019 at 08:15 AM
They are all so cute.
Posted by: Susie F | January 10, 2019 at 08:15 AM