Simon Says Stamp RAINBOWS Blog Hop - Day 1

Today is the first day of a two day blog hop celebration of the newest Simon Says Stamp release called RAINBOWS. This release is full of fun summer products and lots of happy rainbow products. I have a new set of "Suzy's Watercolor Cards" in the release called Sun and Sea Watercolor Cards. Here is an image:

There are six designs with two prints of each design. They are printed on Ranger Watercolor Paper. I'll show you some of them colored and then give you some tips and techniques I use when coloring them.

I went to the beach today to take a walk and sea glass hunt. The little items around this card in the photo are things I found today! I got hit by a wave though and got wet all the way up to my hair! I used a rectangle die to decrease the size of this watercolor card and to be able to mat it with a standard size card base. I usually paint my watercolor cards with Karin Brushmarkers as I love how they work on the Ranger Watercolor Paper and the intensity of their colors. They are just really fun to use! I also used Shimmer Powders for this one for the background mixing Atlantis Burst and Blue Blitz. I love the shimmery looks they give! 

After I painted the background I used the tip of my paintbrush to add dots of the blues as I didn't want to flick my brush and get blue on the creatures. I also added some white acrylic paint drops with a small tip by dipping it in the paint and then onto the background. I guess you would call these mock flicks! I used a white Uniball to add some details and I used Nuvo Glitter drops on many of the sea creatures. I stamped a sentiment from the Seas and Greetings stamp set by stamping it on a white banner with black ink. I used foam tape beneath it so it would stand out more. I attached my watercolor card to a white card base. 

I also painted this card with my Karin Brushmarkers. I used a light blue one for the background with lots of water. When I use these brushmarkers, I either touch a wet paint brush to the tip of the marker to pick up color or I apply water to the area I want to paint and then I apply the marker directly to the edge of the area so the paint moves outward. It is very easy to  mix colors like I did on the flowers. For the pineapple, once it was dry, I went back in with a brown marker and added shading without any water. It it is too dark, then just dab it with a paper towel to remove some of the color. Keep in mind that you can use ANY coloring medium on these cards - Copics, pencils, watercolors, etc... The Ranger papers works great with all coloring mediums and is pure white which I love. They are printed on the flat side so there is no texture to deal with.

After it was all dry, I go back in with the markers to add some more details and shading and don't use water. I also used a white Uniball to add the stems of the flowers and the flower centers. I used a white colored pencil on the edges of the leaves on the pineapple to add shading. I used Chalk Stick Nuvo Drops and Iceberg Blue Jewell drops on the background. I cut the piece smaller and matted it on a bright pink card base so the colors would pop. I stamped the sentiment from the new Tropical Silhouettes stamp set with black ink. That sentiment fit so perfect on this card like it was made for it! 

I again pained this one with my Karin Brushmarkers. They have a perfect color for the sand and you can add nice little dots on the sand with the tip of the marker. I don't know who invented these markers, but they should are fun to use. 

This time I used the new Seas and Greetings stamp set for the sentiment again and I love that they have matching dies to cut it out! I used SSS Steel Navy embossing powder. I attached it to the bottom of the card. All of these new summer/beach themed stamp sets have the perfect sentiments for these cards! I attached this one to a red card base.

I also posted a card yesterday on THIS BLOG POST using some of the new products. Here it is:

This one uses a combination of the new Repeating Rainbows cling stamp and the CZ You Are Loved stamp set. There are so many other products in the new release I can't wait to play with! I will definitely be doing a "one stamp, five ways" post this week with the new Beach Beauties set as I am a total beach girl and this one is just the best!

BLOG HOP DETAILS:

• There is a gift with purchase for the hop. Used the code ENVIES to get a pack of Holographic envelopes for FREE (with purchase). This promotion will expire 6/6 at 11:59 pm EDT.
• There is a RAINBOWS gallery where you can see ALL the creations from the 2 day blog hop in one place! You can also add your creations using the products from this release. It is the best place to get inspiration to decide what to buy! 
• As previously mentioned, this is a 2 DAY BLOG HOP, and today is day one. Don't forget to hop along tomorrow as well!
• If you leave a comment on each stop of the hop, one person will be drawn from the comments on each blog today and tomorrow to win a $25 gift certificate to the SSS store - whoppeeeee! They will choose the winners and post on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 9^th of June. You can email them to claim your prize 

NEXT ON THE HOP IS YANA SMAKULA.

Thanks so much for visiting today! I hope you have a fun time on the blog hop and get lots of inspiration. Enjoy the new RAINBOWS release as it is definitely one to add cheer to all of our lives. And I think we are ALL ready for some cheer. Are you with me?!?!?! Suzy xoxo

Comments

[Meghan Kennihan]

Perfect coloring! I LOVE the underwater scene!

[Susie Sonnier]

Always love your designs and cards

[Bernadette]

Lovely cards!

[Tracy Ware]

Always love your beautiful coloring Suzy! Thanks for sharing!

[Jessica Vasher]

Always so beautiful. I love your style and coloring. Very pretty!

[SabineVDK]

Love these coloring panels!!!!!

[roxanne tellini]

WTG on the watercolor cards. They look great!

[Alma Dirpaul]

Your Coloring is amazing! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

[Steffi H.]

Coloring at it's best.

[Sharon Gullikson]

I like the coconuts and pineapple card, and the summer themes.

[donna Vogt]

beautiful cards as always!!!

[Joanne Travis]

Absolutely love all of these! So ready for summer :)

[barbara lassiter]

Your cards are beautiful and inspiring!

[eleanor chua]

Love all the colorful sea creatures.

[Robin Stanton]

I love the watercolor cards ready to color yourself! These are beautiful and your coloring is amazing!

[Teri S.]

The beach scene & the drinks in the coconut shells make me long for summer. Can hardly wait to sit under a beach umbrella at the ocean & sip tea & eat nibblies with my friend after we've had a swim.

[Tami B]

These are all so fun. I especially love the sea creature card.

[Lisa]

All cards are so bright!

[Cyndi Morris]

I always love your watercolor cards and these are no exception -- amazing!

[Miesje]

How I wish I could color as well as you! These are so very beautiful!

[Lindar C]

These cards scream Summer! Fantastic!

[Joyce Au]

I love your colouring. Nice job!

[Heike Carlson]

Lovely coloring on these cards. Thanks for sharing.

[Susanbcards]

Great watercolor cards, as always you are the queen of coloring cards!

[Dee Earnshaw]

I always LOVE how you color these panels - very pretty