Happy Summer Friends, Any trips planned for the summer? If not hopefully you will take a “Staycation” . At the very least I hope you get more time in your crafty spot. Last week I finally had a little time to play with Simons new cloud die cut called, “Cloud Bank”. I figured everyone knows how to use clouds right? So why not add my own spin on the clouds… I was going for a geometric twist by tuning the clouds vertically.
Before you remove the cloudsĀ from you cutting plate… tape those babies down for a different look on any die cut.
With this tool I peeled the boarder of the clouds up carefully for an etched look. If you look closely you see the tape but, that looks like vellum to me. š Start stamping using lots of the matching Simon inks. Be sure to flip the sentiments upside down here and there for added interest.
I have been itching to use the new Simon butterflies and a layer of stamped vellum always works wonders on anything. This particular vellum is a light green.
After layering up my butterfly I put Ā a blob of Scrapdots on the back because I wanted more height. A pencil was used to prop up the butterfly so it won’t tip over until the scrapdots dry.
In case you missed this….. Simon Says Stamp is having a special! 20% off ON ALL RANGER PRODUCTS. USE COUPON CODE “RANGER” until June 22nd.
Next week I will announce the winner for this Simon card kit and stay tuned for a blog hop. Have a happy weekend. Hugs, Kathy
P.S. I finished the video so now all I need to do the editing for this card Ā š
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I would never have thought of using the cloud dies in this way, Kathy! You are amazing.
This is such a fun card. Thank you for the tutorial and the inspiration.
So clever and creative, Kathy! Fun card! ā„
I love your card what a great idea to turn that cloud die sideways.
That cloud die is still on my wish list š
A wonderful card here again , I love the different blue shades on these clouds, and youĀ“re right it gives a fun effect to turn them over.
How fun!! Thanks for sharing this clever idea!!!
gorgeous blues on your card kathy.super cool effect for the clouds on the side!
Hi Kathy, Love, Love, this card. It is so cute. You probably get so tired of us telling you how amazing and talented you are, LOL. But, you really are, I really look forward to your emails arriving to see your cards and I love seeing how you make them so we can try them out. Of course my feet are still not healed so I’m still in bed going crazy and dying to get back to my cards and scrapbooking. Thank god for computers, lol. Tracey
Very fun card! Love it!
This card sure brings a smile to my face…love the color palette; clouds and butterflies are personal faves. Super creative, Kathy. š
I keep forgetting to say that I love the Butterflies flying out of the marker, nice addition.
very fun!
Sandra ltb
What an amazing card!
This is such a cool card!!! Love all your cards Kathy
WOW, such a stunning card. Love everything about it. So many fantastic details.
FABULOUS IDEA Kathy! š I LOVE your idea with the clouds! (Something to add to my forever growing wish list! ) LOL And the colors of your card are SOOO NICE with the heat now, Cool & refreshing! š This is a SUPER CARD!!!!!!!:D
Such a clever and different use of the clouds! Love it! tfs hugs, Kristina
I love how you did the background coloring! Both cards are so sweet, they look like illustrations for a childrens book!
Awesome card Kathy! fabulous design!