Let's Explore NEW Pawsitively Saturated Inks, Make Perfect Swatches and a Groovy Galentine's Card

Keisha Diann
28 minutes ago
3 min read

Hello Lovelies! I'm always excited to try new inks and explore fun color combos! I've been hoping for more yellows for some time now from Simon Says Stamp and my wish was granted with the Heart to Heart Release and Pawsitively Saturated Trio 35.

Yellow is not the first color that I think of for Valentines, but I thought it would be fun to get to know these new colors while sharing tips for perfect swatches and taking some creative license for a Groovy Galentine's Card.

These are sure to make any gift extra special!

Key Supplies for Perfect Swatches and Groovy Galentine's Card

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Today's GIF!

Since I can't get this little guy can't bring my Galentine flowers,

we'll just have to make a card!

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TRIO 35 PAWSITIVELY SATURATED INK PADS AND REINKERS - Organizing and Swatches

Before we organize, why do I even do this? I get to "know" new colors by swatching them.

It helps me understand how the colors actually look on the cardstock that I use the most.
I get an understanding of the color temperature - cool or warm. This helps me as I tend to create palettes with the same color temperature.
I see how the colors relate to colors I already own and make swatches by color matching from whatever I am using for inspo that day.

Yellow tags labeled "Wheat," "Straw," and "Flax" on a floral background. Text reads "Designed by Keisha Charles for Simon Says Stamp."

Pale yellow tag labeled "Flax" on a white surface, surrounded by yellow flowers and crafting materials, creating a cheerful mood.

Yellow tag with "Straw" text on white strip, surrounded by yellow flowers and stamp pads. Warm, creative crafting setting.

Yellow gift tag labeled "Wheat" on a white embossed background. Surrounding are yellow flowers and stamp pads. Mood is cheerful and creative.

MAKING INK SWATCHES

Ink Swatch Tag Die Options:

I'm a creature of habit and started making ink swatches over 10 years ago. The die for the tag shown above is retired but I have several options for you to consider if you don't have one that you already like.

3 Steps for Perfect Swatches:

Die-cut the tag out of your preferred smooth white cardstock. I am using 110lb Neenah Solar White Cardstock.
Saturate a clean blending brush with ink from the ink pad. Apply the ink in quick, gentle, circular motions starting from the top or bottom of the tag and moving to the other end as the white cardstock changes color. Re-ink the brush mid-way if needed, then set aside to dry.
Use a label-maker to create labels for each swatch.

"LABELING" THE REINKERS

3 Steps for Reinker Labels:

Ink-blend a small circle of each color onto white cardstock.
Use a 1/4" hole punch to punch a small hole through each circle of color.
Use a dry glue like a tape runner or glue dots to adhere the 1/4" circle to the top of the Reinker bottle cap.

HEY GIRL GALENTINES CARD - Stenciling, Die-cutting, and Inking

Card Size: ~4 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Yellow card with "hey, girl" in blue on a diamond pattern background. Purple and blue flowers, with text "SHE-NANIGANS" and "MAKE MEMORIES." — This color combo is a total surprise to me that it actually works if you appreciate a retro vibe!

COLOR PALETTE

Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Inks - Flax, Wheat, Periwinkle and Orchid

Yellow argyle-patterned paper on a grid background with ink pads labeled Flax, Wheat, Periwinkle at the top, showing crafting setup.

CARD HIGHLIGHTS

Stenciling - Use the 3 layers of the Argyle Builder Stencil and the Flax, Wheat and Periwinkle Pawsitively Saturated Inks to stencil the card background
Inking - Using blending brushes, ink pieces of white cardstock from the Wheat, Flax, Periwinkle and Orchid Ink Pads
Die-cutting - Die-cut the Groovy Flowers and Hey Girl sentiment layers, adhere to assemble. Die-cut the selected Reverse Galentines Sentiment Strips using the EZ Rounded Rectangles Dies.
Collaging and Assembly - Arrange the completed Groovy Flowers around the the Hey Girl sentiment to complete the card.

UP CLOSE AND CRAFTY

Colorful card with a blue flower and purple starbursts on a yellow geometric background. White "g" letter and "MA" text visible. Cheerful mood. — I won't say this about every stencil, but the Argyle Builder is a staple for me and a great way to experiment with color combos.

Colorful card with "hey, girl" in white on blue, surrounded by purple and yellow flowers. Text reads "SHE-NANIGANS MAKE MEMORIES." Bright and cheerful. — The style of the groovy flowers compliments the retro color combo!

LAST LOOK

Colorful greeting card with "hey, girl" text, geometric yellow and purple background, playful blue flowers, and phrases "SHE-NANIGANS," "MAKE MEMORIES." — I'm looking forward to an upcoming weekend Girl's trip with my bestie and there will be MANY she-nanigans!

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SUPPLIES:

I listed the products that I have used below. Please note that these are compensated affiliate links, used at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support. All stamps used today were part of my Heart to Heart maker package from Simon Says Stamp. Click on the icons below each product picture to shop with SimonSaysStamp.com.