Welcome, friends! It’s always an exciting day when there’s a new Simon Says Stamp release — and today is no exception! I’m thrilled to introduce the Friend Like You release, packed with fresh, inspiring products perfect for your next round of creative projects.
I have so many ideas planned for the days ahead, and I can’t wait to share them with you! From cardmaking inspiration to fun techniques using the new Friend Like You release, there’s a lot to look forward to—so stay tuned!
First up, I have a fun and unexpected take on a stencil!
This is the Under Water stencil, which is designed to pair beautifully with ocean- or sea-themed stamp sets. But honestly, I didn’t even look at the name at first—I was just drawn to the unique and playful design!
So instead of going with an underwater theme, I took it in a completely different direction, and I love how it turned out.
You’ll definitely want a sticky mat to help hold your stencil in place—this one has lots of open areas, so it really helps when ink blending.
I used the Trio 7 Pawsitively Saturated Ink collection to build a bold, dramatic background, then added a touch of texture and interest with a splatter of white acrylic spray. The result is eye-catching and full of contrast!
I created a striking focal point using the Arctic Poppies die, cut from simple white cardstock. The clean white really pops against the bold, ink-blended background and adds an elegant contrast to the design.
I added a simple sentiment strip from the EZ Strips Everyday collection to keep the focus on the bold background and delicate die cut. It’s a clean and effortless way to finish the card without taking away from the main design.
Be sure to stay tuned for more inspiration and videos tutorials!
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