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Hello Friends! How are you?  Looking for some cool products to jump start your creativity? If that’s a resounding yes … yipee!!

Excited? No it’s more like SUPER excited for the Simon Says Stamp Fluttering By release blog hop! A buzz is in the air around this release and I can see why. Such fun and versatile products to incorporate with what you already have.

If you are coming from the talented and sweet Lin Brandyberry blog you are in the right place. To start at the beginning go to the Simon Says Stamp Blog.

Stretching my creative muscles I LOVED working with colored cardstock, creating a Mother Day’s card with a color pop envelope plus some copic coloring to showcase this exciting release.

If you want to watch the video in HD click here.

When I am traveling for “The Coloring Challenge Road Trips” & sharing my coloring tips. Enjoying the process is one of my top 10 coloring tips. So when I say that this card took the longest you just might just believe me when I say that I loved every minute of coloring this large background stamp.

The stamp is called, “Center Cut Flowers ” After coloring the stamp I decided to pick up some scissors and carefully cut around the blooms & leaves to I could pop it with some foam tape on my card panel. The sentiments in this stamp set are needed & I feel lucky to own them. I opted to stamp the sentiment on some heavy weight vellum tucking the vellum under the flowers to hold the vellum in place.

Adding some small accent “Flickering Butterflies” was that perfect final touch to add an extra pop of color.

This envelope die cut is perfect for gift cards or for a small but, impactful card. I used the new “Mom Flowers” stamp set to stamp onto the “Bold Mom” die cut for a graphic look. I colored some twine and tied it around the letter M.

Some spot light coloring on the “Mom Flowers” makes the flowers pop on my card. I can’t wait for my mom to open the envelope. Using colored cardstock on the flaps of the envelope is a great way to use those scraps you hang on to lol. Of course I had to add eyelash lines with this and some white dots with my trusty white gel pen.

Sorry this doesn’t photograph very well but, this wonderful detailed die called, “Heart Mandala” is awesome and when you feel this card & see the details in the die your eyes light up.

This is another stamp set that has some sentiments that I needed and did not have. Thank YOU Simon. The stamp set is called, “Everyday Sentiments“.I used some fine white embossing power and trimmed the cardstock for sweet little banners & popped them on my card.

Giveaway! Yesss please!! Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop. That’s 12 chances to win! Winners will be randomly selected  from the blog comment section on each blog in the hop. Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday.

I am the last stop on the hop! YOU made it!!  Thank YOU for hopping all the way to me I am so delighted. Wishing you a warm and happy weekend! Hugs, Kathy

P.S. STAY TUNED SOON I WILL ANNOUNCE MY NEXT “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge”

P.S.S. SSS has a Fluttering By Gallery where you can share your work in ALL of their galleries. SO much inspiration!

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  5. Teresa Doyle says

    These are all so beautiful. The first card is my fave (its so elegant) but they are all awesome!
    What an awesome release.

  7. Lisa Scanlon says

    Stunning cards! Easy enough to make and the details make them pop and displays a work of heart! The cards are classy, elegant, rich, and beautiful!

  8. Preeti Datta says

    Beautiful set of cards 🙂 the coloring on the flowers is so so beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration xoxo

  10. Becca Yahrling says

    I don’t think I have ever seen any cards from you that weren’t colored – like the last two. lol I love all your cards. All the time. Love that fun envelope die and how you did a pop of color on each flap.

  21. Brandi R says

    WOW! These are all fabulous!! LOVE that new center cut background stamp and oh the mandala die. Love all your creations ♥

  22. Christie Brooks says

    The Heart Mandula dies really makes this simple & fast card beautiful!! I would make a few to always keep on hand. Very versatile.

  23. Stephanie says

    Your water coloring is awesome but the graphic mom in the envelope is my favorite. The contrast is really appealing to me

  25. Mel H says

    This is one of my favorite pieces from this release, and I love how you did a tone on tone effect with it.

  27. Mary Holshouser says

    Love the mandala die. It is so detailed and
    (for a lazy person) so much easier to get the
    mandala look without all the coloring.
    Thanks for sharing so many great ideas.
    I had a fantastic time at the Road Trip
    in St. Louis. Glad to get to meet you.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thank you so much for your kind words, Mary. It was wonderful meeting you as well! Maybe our paths with cross again in the future! Happy coloring!

  30. Teresa Selby says

    Love your cards! You did an awesome job on your cards! Love the colors too. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week.

  31. Diane Bumback says

    I loved your cards and such. You do such beautiful work! Thanks for sharing with us. Diane

  34. Cynthia Martin says

    You are such an inspiration to me. I love all of your cards. This release has so much to offer, I wish I could get it all.

  38. Sarah M says

    I love my heart mandala stencil and now there is a heart mandala die…. Love it! Love your projects too!

  39. Susan Ell says

    Wow! The detailed die cut! That makes for a beautiful background that you just have to stare at!

  41. joy meadows says

    Beautiful cards from a beautiful release! Love your coloring on the first two cards and the last two are very unlike you, but just as pretty as the other ones are.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thank you so much, Joy. I’m glad you liked them all, even the ones without coloring!

  44. Kristy Mattix says

    All your cards are beautiful! I especially love the petal envelope card with the bright colors.

  48. Carla Hundley says

    These cards are beautiful
    and I love the envelope die,
    makes for fun giving.
    Carla from Utah

  49. Aimee LaCroix-Slocum says

    All of these cards are amazing!! The Heart Mandala ones are my favorite…every part of them. I am inspired….Thank you!

  51. Sylvia Gale says

    Could never choose a favorite, they are so lovely each in it’s own way. Very creative.

  55. Patt H. says

    I love every single one of these gorgeous cards! As usual, your coloring is totally awesome & I love the designs!

  56. Kelly Fusco says

    All of them are STUNNING! i thought “howd she get a die for the flower cut out stamp?” I cant believe u cut that out?! Looks like a die cut. Well done. My fussy cuts are always bumpy and pointy. Ugh. Anyway ur creations are beautiful Kathy. Love this release!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thank you so much, Kelly. FYI – My key to fussy cutting is to be sure to outline the cut edge with a black marker – it gets rid of the imperfections.

  60. Anne Sturgeon says

    Such beautiful color on the cut flowers. I do love that stamp. But I do think that Mandala die midnight be my next purchase. As always love your coloring and your wonderful tips. Nicely done.

  61. Karen Hale says

    WOW! Gorgeous, awesome cards. The Heart Mandala is now on my wish list along with the Center Cut Flower stamp.

  62. Lisa Chin says

    Beautiful cards Kathy! Maybe if I make something colourful this weekend Mother Nature will finally bring some warm weather? I am getting a little tired of the cold here in Ontario!

  80. Mirella Rogan says

    Kathy, what can I say – you know that I love everything you make! 🙂 loads of gorgeous inspiration in your post again – thanks so much for always sharing your talent with us!

  81. Vicky C says

    Beautiful creations and colouring as always! Love the different cards and their look and feel. The little envelope card is adorable!

  83. Barbara Lassiter says

    These are beautiful! I know I will be inspired when I come to this blog. and I’m never disappointed! SSS seems to have hit it out of the park with this release. So much for my thinking that I have all I’ll ever need in stamping supplies! LOL!

  86. Chris S. says

    Your cards are really beautiful. I like how you did reverse coloring on the “Mom” die where you left the flowers white and colored the background. They are all beautiful. Thanks.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thanks for your nice comment, Chris. I’m so glad you liked my ‘spotlighting’ coloring!

  88. Lorraine Melin says

    What a great release! I ordered the mandala die as soon as I saw it, now I’m wishing I’d ordered the flower stamp too. Beautiful cards!

  95. Lynn says

    I love both the colored flower card and the mandala card! I was looking at this on my phone and I thought the sentiment on the mandala card said “thinking of you today, I hope you are OLD” Which I actually thought was pretty funny and it wasn’t until I sat down to my desktop computer did I realized it said “OK!” I guess I am old!

  97. Brenda Kuder says

    I love your examples. The flowers are very pretty and I love the heart mandala die.

  98. Woendi Levitt says

    Beautiful cards. The first is my favorite. I also LOVE how you die cut “mom”-just stunning.

  104. Viveca V. says

    Absolutely, positively, LOVELY cards. Great products that highlight Moms everywhere, but I know the release also have other wonderful applications.

  105. Isabelle says

    Your cards are beautiful ! I love your idea of the four colors for the flaps of the envelop. And all the colors of your cards are really awesome.

  107. Jeanne Beam says

    Such beautiful cards. Love the mandala heart die and folder card, just gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing…

  109. Heather Nelson says

    Stunning cards and coloring!!! Love your MOM envelop card! The Heart Mandala is fabulous!!! Love what you created with it!

  110. bev p says

    Love that you highlighted the center cut out flowers background stamp. It caught my eye immediately as having lots of possibilities! Your leaves just glow and the little butterflies add a lot of interest while not competing! Thanks so much.

  111. Lauryne Cunningham says

    My favorites are the Mandala cards! I love how clean and simple they are. You remind me that sometimes a card doesn’t have to take so much time to make and it can still be beautiful.

  114. paula jo says

    The card with the mandela die immediately caught my eye. I have to have it! Other beautiful cards are great, too!

  116. Cathy Loveless says

    Your Be Brave card is gorgeous but those mandala dies are incredible. Thank you for your wonderful imagination!

  119. Stef Perry says

    Beautiful cards, Kathy! The center cut stamp is swoon-worthy and your card is just stunning! The mandela dies look wonderful as well!

  121. Lori Uren says

    Always beautiful work Kathy! I love layering cardstock too, I need to do it more often. I’ve been loving ink blended backgrounds at the moment. Tfs!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Yesss Lori – ink blending is always satisfying and oh so lovely! Happy crafting!

  122. Barbara Thompson says

    Love your cards and coloring as per usual. However, as far as the new products, I really think I need the Heart mandala die. That is so pretty. Thank You.

  123. Evelyn Larson says

    Each card is just beautiful its hard to pick which one I really love, I guess all of them. The black and white mom looks like a cookie.

  124. Marianne says

    Gorgeous coloring as always. Funny side note; for the card with the diecut mandala I first thought it said; “Thinking of you today, I hope you’re old!” until I realized that “old” was supposed to be “ok”.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      LOL you’re the second person who said this!!! I would have liked the snarky sentiment! Hahaha

  125. Therese Egeberg Nakken says

    Oh my. Wow. I just love all your card, but the envelope is just stunning. Envelope dies is just not a thing I would buy, but I’m sold. Now i just have to have it. What an excellent way to make a wow factor out of that envelope. Thanks a lot.

  129. Angie Hall says

    Thanks for all the beauties you created today. You showed us lots of the items from the release. It is a great one.

  132. Janet Peck says

    Love these cards and the use of the bright colors! I especially love the envelope card – what a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

  133. MandaLJ says

    All your cards are beautiful, especially the envelope card with the Mom Flowers stamped on the die cut!

  134. Dana M says

    Gorgeous cards Kathy! Love your creative twists and additions. Your projects are always wonderful works of art.

  138. Karen Walker says

    Fabulous cards! I was happy to see the floral wreath; I’ve loved the way the center has been used, but clearly the wreath is just as beautiful!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Yes Karen, it’s so versatile! The center can do a lot as-is, or mask off a corner, the outside is gorgeous with a sentiment inside and if you Stamp them together you get a gorgeous background!! I love it!!

  140. Karen Page says

    Add me to the list of people who thought you were being snarky wishing someone was old! I didn’t even realize it said “OK” until I was scrolling to find the end of the comments and saw someone else comment about it. Guess its time to get my eyes checked! That said, only send those cards to people with good vision! LOL I do love the simplicity of those cards as they look so impressive with the beautiful heart mandala die… maybe the recipient wouldn’t even care if they thought you wished them to be old because its so beautiful and, after all, you did care enough to send them a card. 🙂

  143. Julie Booker says

    Wow! Such a range of gorgeous cards. I love all of them. They are very inspirational making me want to have a go and see if I can create something similar with these great new products. Thank you for the inspiration.

  144. Kelly G says

    Beautiful cards. I’m glad to see the sentiment on the mandala cards reads “hope you’re OK”; it looked like “hope you’re old” (on the email with the group picture), and I couldn’t make any sense out of that!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      LOL- you’re the 4th person who thought that, Kelly! I do love snarky sentiments, too! Hahaha

  147. Janet McCurry says

    I love your cards! I wish I had your creative gene!! You always do beautiful work!

  149. Holly says

    Incredible! Each card is so uniquely beautiful. Your coloring is inspiring and the delicate die cuts are so pretty, what a great focal point for any project.

  153. Barbara-Jean says

    This os a wonderful collection of cards. I too had to take a second look, seeing OK as OLD! Oh dear! Love your use of color and coloring!

  154. Linda Grady says

    What a beautiful release! Love the Heart Mandala and the envelope cards. Love how they were stamped.

  156. Brenda says

    Your creations are all so pretty and creative! My favorite is the envelope card with the spotlight coloring.

  161. Michelle Johnson says

    Beautiful coloring as usual! I had my eye on the center cut flowers stamp, my order is now on its way!

  162. Laura Bostick says

    Love the tone-on-tone with the Heart Mandala. I may have to have that die cut. Beautiful!

  169. Becca Neeley says

    Thanks you for sharing your beautiful cards! I also love the process of coloring, so I enjoy putting many hours into my cards. It’s stress relieving!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thank you so much, Becca! I agree completely. I love coloring. It is so therapeutic!

  171. Heather L DePasquale says

    Beautiful cards! Such detail! I really love the Heart Mandala die. So many must haves in this new release! Thanks SSS!

  176. Nanci says

    Love your cards. Especially love the Mom’s Day Gift Envelope…very cute. Thanks for sharing

  185. Ciara Taylor says

    what a beautiful way to use these amazing new products !!! I love the cards you made… STUNNING !!

  191. Bev Page says

    Hi there. What stunning cards – all so different and lovely. I must go back to see what you wrote about the MOM card – if that is paper or a stamp you used on the letters, and the beautiful aqua colour is very vibrant (also my most favourite colour) and just gorgeous in it’s simplicity. Love them all. TFS.

  194. Charlsie says

    Oh my. What beautiful cards. I love the envelope MOM. CARD. THE HEART DIE IS GREAT. THANK YOU

  195. Cathy Lillie says

    Gorgeous cards! The coloring you did on the Center Cut Flowers is stunning! The little butterflies are perfect accents on that card. I also love what you did with the petal envelope. It’s adorable!

  202. Darlene Fellows says

    Beautiful cards and fantastic sentiments. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity! 🙂

  203. Karen says

    WOW! All of your cards are exceptional, as always! And speaking of your Coloring Roadtrip…….please, pretty please, try to come to the East Coast, specifically the Philadelphia area. If not, well the Caribbean would definitely be a wonderful spot. Ok, it would surely beat Philadelphia! Coloring, sunshine & warmth plus pool boys…….on an island, what could be better?

  204. Dena Cottrell says

    Your coloring is always so amazing. I love the flowers in the first card. I also like how you used such bright colors on your other cards. I just purchased Copic set A & B so I’ll be going back and rewatching your videos to brush up on coloring techniques.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Congradulztions on two sets Dena! Do me a big favor … don’t pay attention to the numbers or to the color families. Just play and have fun. The only two numbers that I always use is E50 and RV 10. E50 for skin and RV10 for cheeks. Enjoy 🙂

  205. Enna says

    Such awesome cards! I especially love the bold Mom in B&W and with only the background colored. Oh, and those yummy colors you used for the Heart Mandala die cards. Just delicious!

  211. SusanME says

    Oh, my goodness, Kathy! These cards are fabulous ! I love the card you made for your Mom… And I agree with you – that mandala die is incredible! Thanks for your wonderful inspiration!

  212. Dawn Jones says

    When I saw this card at the beginning of the hop I knew it was your creation. Your colors are amazing! I really love how you created your own chipboard with the Mom die.

  213. Deepa Lakshman says

    I love e all your canards, especially the ones where yup use the heart mandala diecut.

  214. Hamutal Shafrir says

    Wonderful creations! Amazing coloring as always! Thank you for great inspiration.

  216. amy bishop says

    LOVE the heart mandala card especially. Had to laugh tho as when i first saw the small pic of the coral colored one in the SSS email it looked like it said “thinking of you today. Hope you’re old” I HAD to jump in there and see what i was misreading. rofl

  217. Amy Cooley says

    The new Heart Mandala Die is stunning and will have to be added to my collection! I love a bold statement die that makes cardmaking easy.

  223. Gayle Hill says

    I love the sentiment set too! Always looking for the perfect phrase to include with a card. It is inspiring to know that even the “experts” are challenged when out of their comfort zone. Your talents often seem so effortless we forget it doesn’t always come easy!

  224. Teri S. says

    I’m loving that heart mandala die, the tangled triangles stencil & the stitched butterflies. Not sure I could put “I hope you’re old” on a card though. 🙂 Thanks for the video. Your colouring is amazing!

  225. Denise says

    Thank you for sharing for those that don’t have the creative edge to create on our own. You give us great examples. Love your cards!

  230. Cassie L says

    All of your cards are AMAZING! I don’t know what else to say, but thank you for sharing!

  233. Annette Gordon says

    WOW! I just love the little cards, that are in the gift holder die. So pretty! And now i really want the mandala die after seeing your cards. So simple but so elegant and pretty!

  236. Liz Ford says

    Wow, the envelope card is so a awesome! I love the color pops and the white dashes. I also love the tone on tone that you used for the Heart Mandala cards. They remind me of being in a far away place; somewhere exotic! The flower stamp card is lovely too and I can see why it took so long to color but the results are fantastic! I am glad I found your blog and look forward to coming back for more! Cheers! Truly wonderful!!!

  240. DebbieC says

    All of your cards are so pretty. It was nice to see the heart mandala die done with both the same and different color background paper.

  244. Donna Sherman says

    All your cards are beautiful, Kathy! I love your coloring on the flowers!!! I think that is my fav card! But that die is exquisite!!! Love your cards!

  248. Kristen Ozinga says

    Such pretty, colorful cards! I especially loved the stamped and colored MOM die cut— I never would have thought to do that!!

  250. Henriëtte says

    Gorgeous cards Kathy, I love them all. The new Fluttering By release have so much fun things to play with, thanks for showing some of them. Have a nice weekend and I will watching my mail for the 30 Day Coloring Challenge, looking forward. Have a nice weekend.

  253. Cindy K. says

    All of your cards are great! I think my favorite part of your projects is the extra details you add to your coloring. Thanks for the inspiration.

  254. Lisa says

    thank you so much for sharing how you made these beauties !!! I love them so much !! I could not chose which one I prefer … I love them all ! Fantastic job with a wonderful releases !

  255. Nina says

    I love all your work…so glad I discovered you thru the hop. will certainly follow your blog!

  260. Catherine D says

    Beautiful cards! I really like that heart mandala die cut, so intricate and amazing. I really thought the one card said “I hope you’re old” and wondered to whom I could send it!

  261. Helen says

    Kathy, this is a great set of cards. Thanks for the video for creating them…I agree with you about the mandala die…it creates wonderful possibilities for color combinations.

  262. Leslie L. says

    Your coloring is always so beautiful. It really is those extra touches of lashlines and white gel that knock it out of the park. Thank you for the great inspiration.

  264. Megan N says

    I always love your coloring… but that delicate mandala die is just gorgeous, too!!

  265. Mary B says

    These are gorgeous, stunning Cards! I love the first flower one. The colors are magnificent and absolutely perfect. All these gorgeous cards make me feel like stamping.

  272. Denise Ward says

    Your cards are great! I wish I had the Mandela cards you made with the sentiments “I’m thinking of you today. I hope you’re OK” right now so I could send them to my friend who is having a tough time. She is going for another MRI on Thursday and doesn’t do well with them. Your card seems like just the right one to send to her.

  276. Jill says

    The coloring …and the centers of your flowers…wow! Beautiful cards especially the “Be Brave” card!

  278. Marjorie DUMONTIER says

    That’s a gorgeous, very creative set of cards !
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

  279. Jodi Warren says

    Love the look of the envelope card. Great example of it and another different way to use and display it. Loving this release is all I can say.

  280. Hildy Peterson says

    Oh, dear! Now I want a whole set of those mandala cards in a rainbow of colors!

  287. Lynn C. says

    Your cards are beautiful. I love them all. I love them all and would never be able to pick one as my favorite. Thank you for sharing.

  288. Sophie Farah says

    Beautiful cards!!! I just love how much dimension you got on those colored flowers from the center cut flower stamp – they look so vibrant and life-like it is unreal! You are a superstar! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us 🙂

  296. Julie says

    Beautiful cards. I enjoy your coloring and am looking forward to your next coloring challenge.

  299. Diane T. says

    You always make such nice and beautiful cards! You’re fussy cutting is so awesome! Love your coloring too! You make everything so beautiful! Love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing good tips with everyone!

  300. Annalisa says

    I love seeing how your brain works by looking at your gorgeous art. Those little butterflies on the flower card are just precious. And the spotlight coloring is classic you with all the little added lines and dots and delightful texture. Thanks for sharing with us, and I can’t wait for the next coloring challenge!

  303. Tracy Chambers says

    Kathy,
    The Heart Mandala cards just blew me away…. I am speechless, they are gorgeous. I can’t wait to get my order updated with SSS so I can make some beautiful cards too. Thank you so much for the inspiration and sharing your amazing talent.
    Take care
    Tracy

  305. Migdalia Rodriguez says

    WOW! Gorgeous set of cards!! Lovely details! I absolutely love the green card since green is my favorite color! You did such an AMAZING job!

  308. Mary-Anne V. says

    Kathy your work is amazing. I especially love the MOM envelope card and the Mandala die.

  310. Denise Gutshall says

    Kathy, thanks for sharing your beautiful creations! Using the envelope die made the card really special! You always have great ideas and color techniques! Thanks for the inspiration!

  313. Rebecca RamirezBar says

    All fabulous cards. That Mandela Heart die is lovely. Thank you for your inspiration

  315. Tammy Pierce says

    Wow it looks like you had lots of fun with these cards . I’m in ah of how well you put the Mandela die down, I would have had it all stretched out and twisted.
    Is there a secret to getting it on straight?

  316. Miriam Prantner says

    Love the new petal envelope and that MANDALA! So gorgeous and detailed. Love the color combos you used too!

  319. Loly Borda says

    All of your projects are fabulous Kathy! My favorite today is the envelope, love those bright colors in the flaps. I love, love, everything you do! TFS

  320. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    I’ll bet I’m to late to enter but I just had to comment on your pretty cards! Everything you do is pretty. Your cards are always so colorful!
    The card that says I hope your ok when I first read it I thought it said I hope your old! LOL I was thinking that’s a terrible card to send somebody and then I read it again. Oops! LOL
    Your mom’s day card is so pretty and I love the one with the purple flowers. I want to get one of the stamps with the pop out middles when I win. Those are so cool!
    Thanks for showing us your pretty cards and for giving us the chance to win! They saved the best for last, didn’t they?

  322. Peggy Fitzmaurice says

    Always gobsmacked at your talent. Love the new stamps from Simon Says. The talent of the artists are top notch.

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