Hello Friends, I have been meaning to post these cards for days but, it’s been crazy! It’s that time of the month where I am lucky to give away Simon Say’s Card Kit for JULY!! Just leave any kinda comment & I’ll draw a winner next week. (if you have purchased this card kit you will be refunded for your purchase.)
I had to use this die called “Bella Bloom” with my kit…the papers were just screaming….flowers to me.
I cut the squares with my Spellbinders square dies . All of the fun banners are in the kit and don’t forget to notice this stamp set that’s included. (Another great stamp set guaranteed to please.)
I can’t stop with one card…love all the papers and can see the washi tape down the center? So easy to layer and add color in a snap! Love how I am getting a nice collection washi tape from different card kits.
Quick tip…if you add some distress ink to your patterned papers they light up and look more vibrant. I hope your summer is off to a good start. Enjoy your weekend!! Hugs, Kathy
P.S. What do you think of my new back ground?? Should I keep it?? The white is slightly off.
SUPPLIES:
Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 says
Love that flower die cut – and the way you’ve layered it.
Angie says
Gorgeous Cards!!! what a gorgeous kit!
I like the white bg on your blog! I just changed mine too. It’s a little hard to get used to after the dark red I had on before but I think I like the white I have now.
jengd says
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jengd says
Lovely cards- I really like the “pieced” flowers! And forgot to say I like the white background- everything shows up so easily.
Tatiana B. says
This card kit looks so beautiful, I love the colours, the papers, everything. Thanks for the chance to win.
✿LemonBella✿ says
Fabulous cards! The papers are so beautiful! 🙂
Hussena says
lovely cards love the colors you have used!!!Thank you so much for a chance to win 🙂
cutiephinphin says
gorgeous cards and the papers are fabulous. Thanks for the chance.
Valentina says
Your creations are stunning. very inspirational!!
thanks to share and thanks for the giveaway.
Pamela says
Gorgeous cards, those papers are stunning.
I like your blog as it is, as it is so easy to read, I can’t read some blogs if they have small text and dark backgrounds.
Pam x
stefani says
Love the colors on the cards.
Thanks for the tip on using the distress inks on patterned paper. I think the time has come for me to buy some of these inks.
I really like the look of blogs with white backgrounds. However, whenever I try to use white for my blog, it just doesn’t look right to me. It looks good on yours though. 🙂
Natka says
Hi Kathy! It’s a fantastic, optimistic card!
Moni says
Fab card, love the papers. Hugs,Moni
Irene says
Your card gives us the summer that just won’t seem to arrive for real, gorgeous papers and the flower is just yummie!!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!
xx Irene
maria f. says
Bella bloom is muy bella! As for the white…who doesn’t love white space?
Uta says
Both cards are so beautiful. I love them!
Hugs, Uta
Maryann says
Awesome card here again Kathy. A really great kit again, and now I can´t wait to get mine too.
I really like the white background here, it makes it so easy to see everything, and as I have pretty bad eyes, that´s really great, as it´s often really hard to see on many sites, but yours are cool to read on, even for me.
HAve a wonderful day and week-end ahead hun.
Holly Saveur says
GORGEOUS cards!LOVE that flower!
I like your new back ground I think the white looks oke.
Dawn says
You really makes some amazing cards Kathy. This one is awesome. Thanks for the chance to win this
Anso says
That is so pretty what you have done! 🙂
I’ve been tempted to try these kits for a long time and this month’s tempts me even more LOL! Thanks for a great giveaway 🙂
Small T says
Wow, your cards are so beautiful! Love the colors! 🙂 xx
Maureen Chandler says
Your cards are just lovely – all your special touches really stand out! The white is wonderful!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
paperpapier says
love the distress effect..simply enhance the beauty of the already beautiful patterned paper.
Helen says
Great cards as always. Thanks for your inspirations. I love the flowers. Thanks for the chance to win such a wonderful prize Kathy.
Laurie says
I LOVE the colors in these cards – so pretty! The stamp set in the kit has awesome sentiments as well. Thanks so much for the chance to win this great prize.
Ayelet says
Beautiful cards! Love all that layering.
This kit looks lovely 🙂
craftymom205 says
Great kit.
craftymom205 at yahoo dot com
Rosana Garcia Hess says
I like the white background!
lovely kit
thanks for the chance
kisses
Rosana
judkajudi says
Thanks for the tip about distressing patterned paper! I am thinking subscribing to a monthly kit would bring some focus to my collecting! Beautiful card, as always!
Ruth G says
Fabulous cards! I love the effect that the distress inked edges give to the flower petals! Great tip! It’s fun how the washi is peaking out, too! Thanks for sharing!
Ashley says
Beautiful cards! Thanks for the chance to win. I like the white bg, it’s very clean looking.
JPScraps says
Beautiful cards! Keep the white:-)
joy says
Love your pretty cards, Kathy! And, the white background is very nice, too.
Thanks for the chance to win the card kit – looks yummy!
diana says
Lovely cards! Thanks for the chance to win the July card kit! 😉
Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) says
Love how you did the flower, thanks for the chance to win.
Sharon Williamson says
I do love this card, and what a great idea to use distress inks on patterned paper. Never would have thought of that! Thanks for a chance to win the kit. Fingers crossed!
Nancy L. says
beautiful card and flower!
Miriam Prantner says
Great flower! This is my favorite kit so far….they just keep getting better. I just LOVE the stamp set that comes with this one, so HOPING that my name gets drawn! Thanks for the chance!
Marla says
LOVE your cards. That flower die is amazing!! I LOVE that stamp set and would LOVE To win the kit this month. It would be my BEST birthday present yet!!! Thanks for a chance!!!
Lin says
Looks like a really fun kit, packed with all kinds of goodness! Love your cards, of course! Crossing my fingers and toes…..
Margaret says
Your cards are gorgeous! Love the July kit. I may have to break down and buy it if I don’t win it.
I think the white makes things so much easier to read and makes your work pop out without competing with a colored background.
Kate Block says
Love the cards! the pattern papers are so fun. I like the white background. It makes it easy to read and the cards pop off the page.
Sandra H says
Gosh, Your card is so pretty and the papers are gorgeous:)x
Unknown says
Kathy, Your cards are darling. Thanks for the tip on distressing. I think it does add some depth to the flower. P.S. The new background looks good.
Crafting Adventures says
The place settings paper sure looks fun to use!
SuZeQ says
Nope – I don’t think the white background is off …keep it as is. LOVE your work; you are always such a great inspiration and a good kick in the butt I need. Great giveaway – thank you!
kosec@sbcglobal.net
Carol E says
Both cards are great, love the flowers and thanks for the tip about inking the patterend paper also for sharing your cards and the chance to win.
Jan Garber says
Your crds look perfect, just as they are! I am always wondering whether to ink up the edges of some papers, tough decision for me. Being a huge fan of tea, I love those stamps!
Sandy says
Love your card – it’s beautiful! White – not so much.
Raven says
Beautiful card. Thanks for the chance to win.
Maria says
Love the card super cute colors
Kimberly Rendino says
Lovely cards! Thanks for the chance to win.
Cheryl says
Beautiful cards! I LOVE that dp, and the Washi tape looks fab!
Kara Lynne says
Love both of these cards. Such fun papers and stamps! Those flowers are gorgeous, I love to ink my petals like that too!
Meghan says
That flower is luscious! Great card!
Tricia says
Such great cards! What a fun new card kit from SSS!
Glennis says
Fabulous project, love how you have made the flower. I like your blog background, it makes your blog easy to read. Thanks for the chance to win the kit, I have never had one so that would be a bonus for me!
Heidi says
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! I love the flowers and that you edged them with more color.
Your work is ART!
Love ya!
Tracey says
Beautiful cards Kathy!! I do like the new background…kinda cool with the added texture. Thanks for a chance to win this kit it looks fabulous!
Wendy G. says
Beautiful job! The die cut flowers are amazing. I want the Juky card kit so I can play, too!
Maryu says
So,that would make it “off white?” Plain white or light color is best for backgrounds. Sometimes I can’t tell where the bkgrd. stops and the card begins! Lovely cards, as always.
Stacie (craft-princess) says
Love those papers and OH the colors…so pretty!!
Froggietalks says
I really like the cards you made Kathy. They’re lovely. Thanks for a chance to win a card kit!
Vera Yates (Ling) says
Beautiful card, Kathy!! And what a fun giveaway. Keeping my fingers crossed. 🙂
Penni says
Gorgeous card – This kit looks fabulous too.
Hugs
Penni
x
isisimaginings.com says
Oooh, such gorgeous papers & that flower is terrific.
cardsbymo says
What lovely colors! They are so soft and soothing. And the background paper on the second card is so cute!
Ellie Augustin says
What beautiful cards! Love them. Thanks for the chance.
Ellie Augustin says
What beautiful cards! Love them. Thanks for the chance.
Michele says
Wow love your card! Thanks for the giveaway. I’ve never used a card kit and the Simon Says kits are so cute!
Lisa's Creative Niche says
This is fabulous, as all of your work is! And I love the off white on here and those butterflies are gorgeous! Two thumbs up from me, thanks for the fab. inspiration and the chance to win!
Lisa
lisascreativeniche at gmail.com
Kristen says
Your cards are lovely!
Tracy says
love that flower on your card – just gorgeous!
Yaritza says
Love all the colors of the kit. Thanks for the chance to win.
Sharon Roselli says
what a fresh and fun kit! love the papers and washi tape. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards.
Cathy P in AZ says
You always create such beautiful cards, Kathy! These are no exception! LOVE the flowers with the DP and the sentiments are FABULOUS. I like the light background-simple and clean! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
Kelly Massman says
Gorgeous card!!!! Love it! and Thanks for a chance to win and have a great day!
kmassmanATgmailDOTcom
Bunnyfreak says
Vibrant colors. Love that flower die.
Michell says
Love the white background & the butterflies. I also love your card. I’ve been getting the SS card kit for the last couple of months, but had to put myself on a spending freeze. I would love to win it!
pamselinski says
I love the cards. You’re right about the dp it does scream flowers. Thanks for the tip about distressing the edges of the dp. I definitely am going to try this. As for the white background, I like it. It allows the butterflies to pop.
mtscrapgal says
You are right, Kathy, the pp colors are yummy and great for making posies. These kits are jam packed with goodies each month. Thanks for a chance to win one.
Sue D says
Gorgeous cards–love the colors. I like your background too.
~ Jo ~ says
Gorgeous cards!!! Really love the colors… and I really like the white bg, it’s very clean looking!
Hugs,
Jo
Chelle (PhotoArt/MaybeCreative) says
The cards are beautiful.
jusaweecatnap says
Love that flower!
Kailash says
Your card is absolutely beautiful, love the papers, colors and design…thanks so much for inspiring once again and the chance to win the kit!!!!
Melody says
These cards are so lovely. Love the soft colors.
PiHi says
Very fresh cards. Beautiful work!
Sandra says
I love your card. What a fab giveaway!
Leanne says
Love your vintage like background. Very different from your usual crafting style.
Karen says
Love the designer paper and all the layers on your great cards. Thanks for a chance to win.
dreenie says
love it!!!! im goling to distress ink everything!!!! 🙂
Emily H says
Wow Kathy! These are so beautiful!! I think your background is just fine. 🙂
SHartl says
Oh, I just love this kit! Those little food themed papers are adorable and I love, love the colors! Also, your background looks great….it’s light enough to see the details on the projects! Thanks for the giveaway!
fusiafscrapping says
I like this one, makes me think of summer!
Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
SheriE. says
Your cards are very beautiful. This is a great kit.
*denise* says
you have such fresh ideas I love the stamp kits, thanksforthechance to win! *denise*
StampNK says
What a beautiful card. I love4 all the inking and layering. This looks like a fabulous kit and you really showcase it!
Tiffany Temple says
Oooo I can’t wait to play with this kit!
MB Isaac says
I love the white – very clean! It makes the outwork stand out more. I love the kit. Great job and pls include me in the giveaway.
misaacmom at gmail dot com
Christine S says
Love the layers and the card stock! Beautiful ! Thanks for the chance to win this giveaway!
charli says
The header is ok, but the other one actually made the butterflies stand out more. I don’t see that the white is off, though. I love the softness of this card!
Carol Gibson says
Beautiful cards. Love the layering and flowers.
Dawn Wolf says
Your cards are always so beautiful and inspiring. I love the flower die.
Marissa says
I love how you use all kinds of patterned papers together! Wonderful cards!
Pat K says
Great card!! Would sure love to win this great giveaway thanks for the opportunity!
Midge says
Absolutely LOVE these cards – the colors, textures and layout! The new bella die is beautiful… adds so much dimension to the card. Thanks for the great distress ink tip 🙂
Paula (PEP) says
I’m catching up again. The inking of the flower edges is so effective – that last card is a sheer delight in the colours & patterning. Your whitework is perfect with the colours & design of the papers the way you used them in that.
Paula (PEP)
Sharon says
Love the flower – how unique!