Simon Says Stamp - Always There Release Blog Hop, Day 2

Keisha Diann
May 30
3 min read

Blog hop exclusive promo for a free Simon Says Stamp Hot Mess 3x4 stamp set, with colorful background and product packaging

Hi Lovelies!

Welcome to Day 2 of Simon Says Stamp's Always There Blog Hop! Embossing folders are already crafting magic, and when they are paired with coordinating layering stencils for coloring, it get's even easier to make something delightful! All that's needed to complete this comforting card is a sweet sentiment to share how much you care and some very special embellishments that add a little sparkle and dimension.

Pastel hydrangea greeting card on blue background, with green leaves and glittery flowers, reading Everything will be just fine. — This bird can be somber, encouraging, joyous or loving.

ALWAYS THERE BLOG HOP CARD SUPPLIES

Click the image below to check out the entire Always There Release. All supplies for this project are linked in the Supplies Section at the end of this post.

Colorful handmade greeting cards and ink cubes under Always There title, with Shop the collection at SimonSaysStamp.com. — Click to SHOP THE RELEASE!

Today's GIF!

It's not a hydrangea bouquet, but I'll take it!

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GORGEOUS HYDRANGEAS COMFORTING CARD - Embossing, Stenciling, Die-cutting, Stamping and Splattering

Pink and purple hydrangea card with green leaves on blue background; text says Everything will be just fine. — So glad that the layering stencils make it easy to color our Gorgeous Hydrangeas!

COLOR PALETTE

Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Pads - Bubblegum, Carnation, Sweets, Fairy

Eight colorful Simon Says Stamp ink cubes on a display card, labeled Bubblegum, Carnation, Sweets, Fairy, Field, Kale, Seafoam, Marine.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Die-cutting, Embossing and Stenciling the Hydrangea Blooms Layer - Die-cut the Hydrangea blooms shape out of white cardstock. Emboss the shape using the Gorgeous Blooms folder. Place the embossed hydrangea die-cut on a Sticky Grid mat to hold it in pace as you apply layers of the selected colors to the flowers using a Small Blending Brush or Round Detail Blending Brush.

Embossing, Stenciling, and Ink-blending the Hydrangea Leaves and Background Layer - use Small and Detail Blending Brushes to ink-blend the various colors onto the leaves and the background. Ink-blend a little Bubblegum and Fairy Ink around the perimeter of the flowers to creat a pretty pink/purple glowing effect.

Pastel hydrangea painting with pink, lavender, and white blooms on a blue-green background, shown on graph paper. — Close-up of leaf/ background layer, splattered with water and Splatter Medium

UP CLOSE AND CRAFTY

Close-up of a handmade pink and purple floral card with shiny sequins on a blue background, soft and whimsical mood — I almost wish I added more of the Dreamy Blossom Embellishments, but the inked blooms are also so pretty on their own.

Handmade floral card with pink hydrangeas, green leaves, and layered stickers reading Everything Will Be Just Fine. — A comforting word goes a long way.

LAST LOOK!

Handmade card with pink-purple hydrangea and green leaves on blue background; text reads Everything Will Be Just Fine. — Now I want to redo this card with blue hydrangeas and a sunny yellow background.

I want to make sure that you get the most out of today's blog hop, so please take note, Lovelies:

Be sure to explore the Always There release gallery. It's packed with inspiration from the releases! Remember, this is DAY 2 of the Blog Hop. You've got another delightful world of inspo to explore from Day 1. Be sure to head back to the Simon Says Stamp Blog to check out all the inspiration from Day 1!
Our not-yet-released Simon Says Stamp exclusive Hot Mess stamp set will be automatically added to your cart with any purchase of In My Heart release products! This gift with purchase will expire 5/31 at 11:59 pm EDT or while supplies last. (Limited time offer - see details below.)

BLOG HOP EXCLUSIVE promo for Free Gift: Simon Says Stamp Burn Bright stamp set, cartoon dog, pastel background.

Thanks again for stopping by! I hope to see you again soon! Now, do go and check out what the lovely Lisa Addesa has in store for you today!

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SUPPLIES:

I’ve listed the products I used below. Please note that these are compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support. Always There Release products were provided as part of my Design Team package from Simon Says Stamp. Click on the icons below each product picture to shop with SimonSaysStamp.com.