This post was sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. Thanks, Simon!
Hi friends! I am hopping along with Simon Says Stamp today to share more inspiration using the absolutely gorgeous new Sunny Vibes release! You should have arrived here from Mindy Eggen, and your next stop is Yana Smakula. You can also find the full blog hop list on the Simon Says Stamp Blog in case you get lost! Simon Says Stamp has some of the most beautiful floral 3D embossing folders in the industry, and the embossing folders in the Sunny Vibes release are truly gorgeous (click HERE to see them all!). I always jump at the chance to color them up with my coloring mediums, especially OLO markers. I have two vibrant, summery projects to share with you today using the new Brilliant Hibiscus and Wild Blossom embossing folders. Let’s get started with the details!
For both of my projects, I embossed the images onto some Hammermill cardstock using my Platinum 6. I love using the Hammermill for these embossing folders; the details become super crisp and alcohol marker coloring is a dream on this super smooth cardstock.
For my first card, I used the Brilliant Hibiscus Embossing Folder with some gorgeous new shades of pink from OLO markers. Though alcohol ink dries super quickly, I still try to treat my coloring on these embossed images similarly to no-line watercoloring by keeping the wet sections separate until dry in order to keep the definition on the images. The individual petals are made more visible the more contrast you add, so keeping the contrast between those dark petals that are tucked beneath and the lighter highlighted petals on the top is very important! I love that the Brilliant Hibiscus Embossing Folder also includes a coordinating die for the flowers, so you can create your own bouquet arrangements! I can’t wait to play more with this beautiful embossing folder and die combo.
After I had finished coloring the gorgeous, large scale image, I stamped a sentiment from the Just Breathe stamps and die set onto some more white cardstock using Obsidian Black pigment ink and added clear embossing powder. This combination always makes the sentiments that much more crisp and clean and makes the sentiment really pop amongst the colorful background! I popped up the die cut sentiment with some foam squares, then added a trio of Clear Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for a bit of sparkle.
For my second project, I used the new Wild Blossom Embossing Folder to create this sunny card. I embossed an A2 panel of Hammermill cardstock using the Wild Blossom folder, then used the included coordinating die to die cut another individual flower, which I embossed using the folder. I again used OLO markers, this time in citrus shades of lemon and lime, to add color and shadow to the flowers and foliage. I trimmed the bottom off, then used a blending brush to blend some Butter Pawsitively Saturated Ink around the edges, creating a sunny glow.
For the greeting, I stamped one of the sentiments from the new Bad Day, Good Vibes stamp and die set, again using Obsidian Black pigment ink and clear embossing powder to create a super crisp sentiment die cut. Because I had trimmed off the bottom edge of the embossed panel, I allowed a very thin strip of gold glitter cardstock to peek out along the bottom edge, then found some coordinating sunny yellow cardstock in my stash and finished out the rest of the A2 panel with that. I popped up the greeting die cut with some foam squares, then added a few sunny yellow gems for added sparkle!
Well, that’s all for my projects today! Now for some fun giveaway and free gift with purchase information:
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from your blog comment section. Winners will be selected and posted on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 26th of June. Winners can email us to claim his/her prize 🙂
Simon Says Stamp is also offering a free gift with purchase to celebrate this new Sunny Vibes release. Simply follow the instructions on the graphic at the top of this post to find the fabulous stamp and coordinating die set, valued at over $20, then add code HELLO at checkout to receive it for free with any purchase of $50 or more!
Be sure to check out the incredible inspiration from Day 1 of this two day blog hop. More prizes and loads more inspiration awaits! Your next stop is Yana Smakula. Thanks so much for stopping by today, and happy hopping!
The flowers look amazing! Live your cards
You are the queen of gorgeous flowers! LOVE the colors!
YOWZA! That hibiscus is magnificent! What a bold color, love it! And that yellow blossom is divine! 2 marvelous creations! Really fantastic!
EEK! Your coloring is absolutely stunning!!!
Wonderful floral colored works of art.
You make those olo markers sing!
Love how big these flowers are
I’m really liking these flowers. Good job!
Stunning flowers…..love them.
I especially like the yellow flower card. So pretty and summery
Your coloring on these embossing folders is truly inspiring! Absolutely gorgeous cards!
Beautiful card and awesome coloring!
Wow, what beautiful cards – I especially love the yellow Wild Blossom card!!
Gorgeous! Your coloring is amazing!!
Gorgeous cards and coloring! I love the yellow one!
Wow-Wee!! Emily, it was such a pleasure to meet you at CREATE. I hold you up as one of the masters of florals. Caly, you and Debby H are sort of a triumvirate… These are stunning. I like the hibiscus card very much but the yellow one is the one that made me suck in my breath and hold it! The color, the layout, your skill in showing detail… It’s MAGNIFICENT. GREAT cards!! TFS –
Lori S in PA
Beautiful coloring!
These are both stunning cards.
Wow! These are amazing.
These cards are gorgeous! I love the embossing folders with dies!
The flowers are beautiful & your coloring is amazing
Love the coloring. Beautiful cards.
Beautiful coloring, love the cards!!
Gorgeous flowers! You are very talented!
Such exquisite florals!
Wow, Wow, Wow! Both are stunning Mindy! I would love to purchase both these sets but if I have to choose, I’m getting that lovely hibiscus!
The flowers are unique. I love them!
So beautiful and bright love them
Your coloring skills make the flowers look like they are lit from within. Amazing!
Beautiful, vibrant cards, love the embossing folders with dies!
Oh Emily!!! Absolutely Stunning cards!!!
Beautiful cards! Wow!
I just love the embossing plate/ die cut combination of these cards!
What vibrant florals! Great job!
These flowers are jumping off the card! Simply beautiful!
Wow… your cards are so stunning, Emily. I love embossing folders. Thank you so much for sharing your inspirations.💕
Makes me want to get out my blending tools
Stunning! 💜 those embossing folders are a must have
I absolutely love seeing the embossed designs coloured like that, your colouring is flawless and so full of divine details. Absolutely stunning! xoxo
Wow-both of your card samples are gorgeous. Your coloring is so impressive! And I especially love how cheery the yellow card is.
I am still trying to find my way with coloring on embossed images. Yours are STUNNING!
I have a die that says, “Stupendous”, and that aptly describes your cards and your coloring skills, Emily!!
Gorgeous coloring! Love these cards.
Your coloring is just stunning! Both cards are beautiful!
Love the vibrant color choices.
Wow!!! Your alcohol ink coloring and blending is wonderful!! Love both of your cards. Thanks so much for sharing.
the colors are beautiful and vibrant
wow love the vibrancy of your pink flowers – gorgeous
Beautiful florals!
Gorgeous, such vibrant color!
Wonderful flowers! 🙂 great cards 🙂
Gorgeous cards, beautifully colored!
Beautiful! Gorgeous! I love your cards especially the bright pink one. Awesome!
Gorgeous cards and colors! W😍W!
Love th a t hibiscus flower..already ordered cant wait to play with it
These floral cards are just gorgeous! Beautiful designs and color combos!
The coloring on the pink flowers is absolutely stunning !
Lovely cards, especially like the yellow flowers!
Gorgeous colors and design. Lovely!
Gorgeous florals and your colouring is amazing!
Wow your flowers are amazing! Thank you for including the directions so I can attempt something similar. Just amazing!
Wowza! Absolutely beautiful! Amazing color skills!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Your flowers and cards are absolutely amazing!
The dimension of these flowers is amazing, Emily! I feel like I could pick the petals from the card! WOW!
Beautiful! gorgeous coloring
These cards are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Your coloring is really stunning. I especially like the yellow flower. Gorgeous embossing folders!
Such vibrant colors. The florals look so realistic.
These are sunning! Wow, wow, wow! I have never embossed my Hammermill card stock…and now I’m going to try! Your cards are showstoppers!
Emily, you are a true artist! Absolutely exquisitely colored flowers!
Gorgeous coloring – the flowers look like they are real!
Such beautiful cards!
Beautiful cards–love the coloring!
These cards are fantastic! I’ve been working on my coloring and these definitely inspire me to keep practicing!
Both cards are beautiful, but the hibiscus card is jaw-droppingly gorgeous! TFS 🙂
Gorgeous cards! Love the colors and the idea of them using the embossing folders as well. Coordinating dies, oh my!!!
Just lovely! Those flowers come to life like oh! So REAL! I enjoy every moment of seeing such beauty come to life, fabulous simply fabulous!
your colouring is flawless, the flowers are stunning and i love your cards