
Hello, Friends!
Welcome to Day 1 of a 2-Day Blog Hop celebrating the Simon Says Stamp Born to Sparkle Release! I’m so thrilled you’re here and am excited to share my project with you. I hope you’ll enjoy the inspiration along the blog hop! To see all the inspiration for this release, be sure to check out the Born to Sparkle GALLERY! There are 3 new 3D embossing folders in this release and I’m sharing one of them with you today.

The Magnolia Branches 3D Embossing Folder is beautiful! I decided once more to try watercoloring over these embossed panels. Check HERE to see my first project using a Simon Says Stamp 3D embossing folder where I watercolored – there is a video if you’d like to see the process!

I embossed the image over Arch’s cold-pressed watercolor paper, then watercolored the embossed areas with Daniel Smith Watercolors. After watercoloring, I splattered the panel with the green and purple paints I used on the flowers and leaves for more texture.
Daniel Smith paints used: Quinacridone Violet, Hooker’s Green, Sepia, Quinacridone Gold

I matted my watercolor panel over a piece of A2 Fog cardstock. My sentiment is from the new Reverse Get Well Sentiment Strips. I’ve said this before, but I want to re-iterate – I LOVE these pre-printed sentiment strips bc they save me so much time! To finish my card, I added a few iridescent sequins.
I hope you like it and that it inspires you to try something new if you’ve never colored over embossed images!
SHOPPING PROMOTION:
Use the code CRUSH428 so you can get the Island Crush Ink Cube set for FREE (with purchase). This promotion will expire 5/2 at 11:59 pm EDT.
GIVEAWAY INFORMATION:
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment sections. Winners will be chosen and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 5th of May. The winner can email us to claim his/her prize.
BLOG HOP LIST:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Caly Person
Nichol Spohr
Heather Ruwe
Amy Rysavy
Lisa Addesa
Sidnie Des Jardins
Suzy Plantamura
Cheiron Brandon
Barb Engler
Sandi MacIver
Natasha Vacca
Seeka
Thank you all for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

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![]() SSS Magnolia Branches SSS |
![]() SSS Reverse Get Well SSS |
![]() SSS Fog Cardstock SSS |
![]() Neenah Solar White 110 lb SSS |
![]() Arches Cold Pressed Watercolor Pad 140 lb SSS |
![]() Silver Brush Black Velvet Brushes SSS |
![]() Daniel Smith Watercolors SSS |
![]() Double Sided Foam Tape SSS |
![]() Darice Foam Strips SSS |
![]() SB Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine SSS |
![]() LF Stamp Shammy SSS |
![]() Mini Score Board SSS |
![]() Teflon Bone Folder SSS |
![]() Tim Holtz Tonic Guillotine Trimmer SSS |
![]() C-Thru T- Ruler SSS |
DESTASH SALE!
If you’re interested in buying some lightly used or unused products in mystery destash boxes, please check out my Destash Sale Page!
Beautiful card. The coloring on the blossoms is so realistic. Thank you for sharing.
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how beautiful – so soft and yet really striking looking!
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Love the watercolor effect, great job!
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Hi, Caly – You always do such exquisite florals! No exception here!! This is a stunner! Love the color choices. This release is phenomenal.
Thanks for sharing your skills!
Lori S in PA
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This looks amazing! The bit of dimension, plus the black sentiment… pure feast for any eyes!
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Very pretty, you are so talented💕
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I love watercolor but am not good at it yet so this is an extra amazing way to get a great look while still learning. Thx
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Your coloring skill is phenomenal! So beautiful!
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Gorgeous card!
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So beautiful and elegant!
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