The new Friendly Frolic release by SimonSaysStamp is here! Today we celebrate with a blog hop full of inspiration and giveaways! You should have arrived here from Heather Ruwe. If you want to start the blog hop from the beginning please go to Simon Says Stamp Blog
Among the amazing products there is one that I adore! It’s the Leafy frame die. In a previous release it came as a stencil and I shared a video with 3 ways on how to use it here. So today I am back with 3 cards again using the die version. All same design but different techniques and look.
card 1
For the first card I created my background using two distress oxide inks. I used RIPE PERSIMMON ( SSS ) and MUSTARD SEED ( SSS ). Both are brand new colors! I kept the leafy background die cut white for a striking contrast.
The sentiment is a combination of stamps from the SCHOOL BUS MESSAGES ( SSS ). I also added some dots with my nuvo drops in matching colors.
card 2
For my second card I used again distress oxide inks but this time on the Leafy Background. The colors I used are also brand new MOWED LAWN ( SSS ) , GROUND ESPRESSO ( SSS ) and TEA DYE ( SSS ).
The sentiment is a combination of stamps from WREATH GREETINGS ( SSS ), which is a gorgeous stamp from the previous release that I din’t have the chance to use it yet.
card 3
And for the third card again I used distress oxide inks in the background. I worked on watercolor paper and used a combination of blue colors both new and old. The butterflies were cut out using the STITCHING BUTTERFLIES ( SSS ), another product from the previous release that I wanted to use.
The sentiment is one of the many lovely sentiments from the gorgeous SKETCH LOTUS FLOWERS ( SSS ), from the Friendly Frolic release.
video tutorial
You can enjoy the video below or at my YouTube channel
supplies and coupon codes
Links to the release and the supplies used for these card below.
Use code FREEG at checkout for a mystery gift with any order. The code will expire Sunday, 7/29 at 11:59 pm ET.
Use code CJ3NW at checkout for 30% OFF on the entire “Christmas in July category”. Valid until 7/29 at 11:59 pm EDT.
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giveaway
SSS is giving away a $25 coupon to every blog stop, to enter leave me a comment below and let me know your favorite product from this release. They’ll choose the winners over the weekend and post on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday. Don’t forget to leave a comment to every stop on the hop for more chances to win!
next stop
The next stop on the hop is the talented Lisa Addesa. Have fun hopping!
I like all the cards; I can feel the heat coming off that summer card!
Love all three different cards Vicki! That leafy die is lovely. I think I need that one…
Beautiful cards! I love how you used the die. Gorgeous designs!
Your cards are a beautiful showcase of a great die. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
Wow! The three looks are completely different and absolutely gorgeous!
I would have to say that the third card would be my favorite of them all. Love the colors you used.
These are all beautiful cards! I love how different they look depending on the technique used 🙂
All the cards are looking lovely.. Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh wow!!! All three of these are just beautiful!!
Awesome cards! 🙂
These leaf-framed cards are so lovely, the colors so vibrant. tfs
Stylish and elegant.
Gorgeous cards!
What FABULOUS cards!! Thinking and praying for you and Greece.
Thank you for showing us different ways to use this die, very versatile
Wonderful trio of cards – I especially love the last one. The black foliage in the foreground makes the blue background seem to glow – beautiful!
Thanks for showing us 3 lovely ways to use the Leafy Frame die.
Love the different color combinations
With the Leaft die! It’s my favorite!
Nice card samples using the SSS Leafy die.
it’s always fun to figure out how many different ways you can use a die!!
Vicky, all 3 cards are so colorful and creative. Thank you for your tutorials.
Oh, darn! I just placed an order with SSS and now I feel another one coming on. I just love this leafy frame. I couldn’t pick a favorite from your cards because I really like all 3.
Just finished watching your video making the 3 cards. Fabulous as always.
Thank you Vicky.
Thanks for the inspiration Vicky! Gorgeous cards!
Gorgeous cards! The Leafy Frame die is my fave!
Gorgeous! Always beautiful work Vicky!
I love all three cards. Your backgrounds are wonderful. I especially love the black silhouette frame. TFS!
#3 is my favorite; I love the contrast of the blue and orange!
love your cards, so creative!!!!
Very nice cards!!
Love how you used the leaf die. That one is on my list. Beautiful cards. Than you
Stunningly beautiful cards, love them all, and absolutely love that die!
Fabulous and fun cards!!
These cards are so beautiful ! I love such range of look with the same products. Very helpful and inspiring. Thanks Vicky !!
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Vickie – You always make the best cards. Love your ideas.
Great ideas using the leafy die.
Beautiful backgrounds, especially the first one.
I’m in love with all the products, but my first pick is the Leafy Frame Die (which is back ordered 🙁 and the new Oxide Inks). I love the colors you chose to make these beautiful cards, thank you!
Lovely cards! You make such beautiful cards.
Hi Vicky, Am obsessing about that gorgeous Leafy frame and after seeing your three beautiful cards, I want it even more. Love your colour combinations! Thanks for sharing.