Simon Says Stamp Sunny Vibes Blog Hop Day 1 - Zippy Zinnias Embossing Folder and Cutting Die

Today is day one of the two day blog hop celebrating the SSS Sunny Vibes release. I'm so glad you are hopping along and stopped by today! I have a card to share with you using the Zippy Zinnias Embossing Folder and Cutting Die. Here is an image and a link of it:

I also used a darling new stamp and die set called Rainbows and Butterflies. It is a 4x6 stamp and is so dainty and darling. I used it for one of the cute sentiments that ALL have dies to cut them out (so love this!). Here is an image of the bundle:

And here is my card (which is seen in the image of the release banner at the top of the post front and center!):

My card is very straightforward and won't have five paragraphs of directions for once haha. I embossed the Zippy Zinnias Embossing Folder with white cardstock. I then die-cut the two cutting dies that come with the embossing folder using white cardstock. I taped both inside the embossing folder and embossed it again. I then colored all of the images with Copic Markers. I love using Copics on embossing folders as they just glide on the ridges so easily. I used colored pencils to add some shading/lines to the inside of each petal.

I cut this piece down slightly to fit on a Guava cardstock card base as I love to have my white cards framed. I stamped a sentiment from the Rainbows and Butterflies stamp set with Intense Black Ink and die-cut it out with the matching die. I attached that to the bottom of the card over the stems. I added a few of the new Summer Bloom sequins around the background. They match perfectly even though it doesn't look like it when they are at an angle as they are here!

I posted a card yesterday using the new release as well. It uses the new Beautiful Blooms stamp set and the You Brighten My Day die. My blog post for this card with directions can be seen  HERE. 

 

BLOG HOP DETAILS:

• Today is day one of the two day blog hop. The hop is on Friday, June 21st and Saturday, June 22nd. You can start on the SSS Blog to see all participants for both days.
• Visit the Sunny Vibes Gallery to see ALL of the creations that have been shared using these releases. And make sure to post your cards with the releases in the gallery as well. If you are on Instagram, you can see all of the projects under the hashtag #ssssunnyvibes.
• You can see the entire SUNNY VIBES RELEASE HERE. I have linked to all of the products I used in this post below.
• SSS is giving away a $25 coupon on every stop of the hop from the blog comment section. They will choose the winners and post them on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 26th of June. You can email them to claim your prize. 
• The graphic below shows the details for the gift with purchase for this release. Use the code HELLO to get the Hello stamp and die set FREE with any purchase of $50 or more. Follow the details/instructions on the graphic to claim your free gift. This gift with purchase will expire 6/23 at 11:59 pm EDT. While supplies last.

NEXT ON THE BLOG HOP IS AMY RYSAVY

HERE ARE THE DETAILS FOR THE PROMOTION:

Thanks so much for visiting today! Here is my supply list for this post as well as a couple of the new tools Simon has released that are must haves for any crafter! I've also linked all of the product bundles SSS offers. Suzy

Comments

[Darcy]

Such beautiful cards. I'm in my zinnia phase of life and have planted so many this Summer. Your first card inspired me to order the embossing folder, can't wait to play with it. Thanks for the inspo!

[Tyler]

I love the way you colored those embossed flowers! I will have to keep practicing my own to get better.

[DONNA K TUSCHOFF]

Those zinnias are amazing! I'm putting them on my list for sure!!

[Lori Spitzer]

Dear Suzy - You're one of my faves and surely this will be one of my favorite stops on this hop. Your zinnias are KNOCKOUT GORGEOUS! Wow! I like your tip about gliding Copics along the ridges. I looked and looked at that image and tried to figure how to rate your talent; I came up with 600 out of 10. A++++++++ LOVE IT. I also think the "Beautiful Blooms" card is very pretty!
Lori S in PA

[Eva N]

The Zinnias are stunning! Your Copic coloring really brings them to life!

[Debbie Rey]

Beautiful coloring on the zinnias -- they practically pop right off the card!

[Suzy Plantamura]

I adore you!!!!!!!!!! Be my friend!!!!!!

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[Michelle Hackett]

Those Zinnias just jump out at you. Both cards are amazing.

[Valerie Peterson]

Great cards.

[Susan White]

Such vibrant Zinnias - beautiful!

[Zlatka K]

Your cards are gorgeous! The coloring on the zinnias is amazing!

[Marty]

Love the dimension achieved on the card The flowers look amazing!

[S. M.]

Suzy, what can I say except - WOW! Your Zinnias are so life like - absolutely stunning!! Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

[Jacqueline Nigro]

Beautiful coloring - the first card looks like it has real flowers!

[Angy Hughes]

Fabulous! Great coloring on the flowers! So pretty.

[Gayle I.]

Both lovely cards! Beautiful zinnias!

[RobiW]

Gorgeous! Those zinnias really pop!

[Kay Furnish]

Wow, wow, wow, Suzy! Your Copic colored embossed flowers are amazing! I've tried using Copic markers on an embossed image and it isn't easy. Your first card is so amazing. In fact, I commented on the SSS Live a little while ago about your amazing cards!! Great job!!

[Barbara Matthews]

Your cards are so colourful and bright. Love them all.

[Diane Hunter]

Love what you did with the Zinnia set. You are absolutely the best colorist around.

[Vicki Perry]

Love this!!

[DebbieC]

Wow your Zinnia card is gorgeous. Your colour choice just pop on the white background.

[Jade]

I love your zinnia card! Such wonderful and realistic flowers. Fabulous colors!

[Nancy]

Love the Kraft cardstock with pink and yellow flowers, so gorgeous but simple. :)

[Evelyn Williams]

Love the cards