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!
Card Supplies and links. Affiliate links are used if possible & goes toward my road trips. Thank you!
Mindy Eggen says
stunning cards and love the use of the colored cardstock! and the coloring … get out of town! awesome !
Nandini Karmarkar says
Love the cards. Each and every one is gorgeous. This release is absolutely fabulous!
vered says
soo soo pretty im totally inlove with your cards
Karthikha Uday says
Gorgeous set of cards!!
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.
Dolly (scrapthat) says
Wow, you just rocked it, as always , Kathy! TFS
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!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you so much for your sweet compliments, Lisa!
Preeti Datta says
Beautiful set of cards 🙂 the coloring on the flowers is so so beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration xoxo
Jo says
Just fabulous! You are such a creative star, Jo x
Kathy Racoosin says
Awe you’re making me blush! Thank you so much!
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.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you so much, Becca. It’s hard for me not to color, LOL!
Dee Earnshaw says
these are just beautiful:)
Debbie Rumpza says
Gorgeous projects, Kathy!
Caly Person says
These cards and projects are all so beautiful, Kathy!
Jackie says
Those are beautiful!
Lisa A creations says
Beautiful cards! I was impressed with the heart mandala die. It is gorgeous!
Kathy Racoosin says
Yes Lisa, it sure is gorgeous!
Sally Sherfield says
Stunning cards as always Kathy, so much wonderful inspiration!!
Angela Lunn says
Gorgeous cards! Just gorgeous!
Stacy Petersen says
Great cards, but the coloring is stunning!
Sharon O says
Beautiful cards, so clean and colorful! Love your work.
Lagene says
GORGEOUS creations! I love your flower wreath coloring! Those heart mandala cards are beautiful!
Brandi R says
WOW! These are all fabulous!! LOVE that new center cut background stamp and oh the mandala die. Love all your creations ♥
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Brandi!
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.
Stephanie says
Your water coloring is awesome but the graphic mom in the envelope is my favorite. The contrast is really appealing to me
Kathy Racoosin says
I’m so happy you like it, Stephanie! I’m a color addict! LOL
Kaye says
Lots of beautiful ideas – such a fun release.
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.
Suzanne Young says
Your coloring is AMAZING!! Just stunning. Thank you for sharing
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.
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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!
Pennie Glasser says
Beautiful cards! As always, thanks for the inspiration!
Betty says
As usual, beautiful work.
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.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks so much, Teresa! Happy Friday!
Diane Bumback says
I loved your cards and such. You do such beautiful work! Thanks for sharing with us. Diane
Arianna Barbara says
Oh my!!! Your cards and colouring are totally gorgeous!!!
Vicki Nelson says
I never think I need anything from new releases then I see these cards! *sigh*
Kathy Racoosin says
LOL- I’m happy to inspire you but sorry for enabling more purchases! LOL
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.
Kathy Racoosin says
You’re so sweet, Cynthia! Thank you.
sherry butcher says
Great cards, love the colors and the new release.
Amanda Lanager says
Love all the cards. Really nice and elegant.
Donna Phelan says
These are absolutely stunning!
Sarah M says
I love my heart mandala stencil and now there is a heart mandala die…. Love it! Love your projects too!
Susan Ell says
Wow! The detailed die cut! That makes for a beautiful background that you just have to stare at!
Connie says
I loved all of these, BUT the flowers in the wreath are simply gorgeous. Awesome work!
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!
Nancy Ward says
Thank you for the wonderful inspiration! Such a great release!
Candy T says
Love the envelope card!
Kristy Mattix says
All your cards are beautiful! I especially love the petal envelope card with the bright colors.
Sabrina Radican says
OH MY…. Your cards are absolutely Stunning and so beautiful!!!!!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Sabrina, thank you!!!
Erika says
Amazing!!! Thanks for inspiring me! xo
Jean Chaney says
What a great release, and such wonderful inspiration, Kathy!
Carla Hundley says
These cards are beautiful
and I love the envelope die,
makes for fun giving.
Carla from Utah
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!
Kathy Racoosin says
That’s such a great compliment, Aimee. Thank you. So happy you’re inspired!
Sue TH says
Gorgeous cards! Love your colouring and the the Mandala Die is beautiful!
Sylvia Gale says
Could never choose a favorite, they are so lovely each in it’s own way. Very creative.
Tara Prince says
Amazing work!!
Laurel says
To put it plainly – love. Just love – all of it.
Gloria Mandery says
So many great ideas. Thank you!
Patt H. says
I love every single one of these gorgeous cards! As usual, your coloring is totally awesome & I love the designs!
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.
Suzanne Harkinson says
I love the heart mandala die on the colored cardstock. Great ideas!
Pooja says
Beautiful cards Kathy !
Martha H. says
Love your cards/projects!
Loving all the new goodies from this awesome release.
Thanks for sharing.
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.
Kathy Racoosin says
Yes Anne, that intricate die is simply lovely!
Karen Hale says
WOW! Gorgeous, awesome cards. The Heart Mandala is now on my wish list along with the Center Cut Flower stamp.
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!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Lisa – I hope for warmer weather this weekend for you!!!! Stay warm!
Ellen Bench says
The colors just about pop off the cards. Great job.
Nancy Roth says
I love that floral stamp. And the mandala die cuts are gorgeous! I must take a closer look at this release.
Amy says
Stunning!
Jennifer Petersen says
Truly beautiful cards!
Jennifer Rasnick says
Love your cards!!!! Just beautiful!
Michel Espey says
Love your cards.
Julie Haedtke says
Your card is beautiful as always, but the MOM on the envelope blew me away!!
Pat Robinson says
Sharp looking cards! Wow!!!
Diana says
Awesome
Anushree Vaish says
Your cards are really beautiful…loved them all!!
Rema DeLeeuw says
These cards are awesome!
Ang says
Wonderful group of cards. Thanks for the creative inspiration.
Janet Smith says
Very nice!
Stacey L Palmer says
Gorgeous cards! Love the new release. Thanks for sharing.
Beth says
Happy to see how the petal envelope is used. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Janet D. says
All of your cards are lovely, but my favorite is the one made with th envelope die. Thanks for the inspiration.
Katy says
Love all the cards. Each one is so different and wonderful.
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!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Mirella your kind comments always make me smile. Thank you!
Vicky C says
Beautiful creations and colouring as always! Love the different cards and their look and feel. The little envelope card is adorable!
Sobia says
love the mandala cards
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!
Kathy Racoosin says
Hahaha Barbara – we all think like that at some point!
Anna Starr says
Really gorgeous cards… love the variety
Tammy Arndt says
Stunning cards, I absolutely love that Heart Mandala die!
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!
Connie says
Great cards. I think the MOM on the envelope is a great idea.
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!
PJ says
I love all of your cards. The colors are beautiful. The lil envelope die is so cute.
Teresa says
Beautiful cards! ♥️♥️
Carol McGregor says
Beautiful cards. Love the envelope card. Great job.
Dorthy Barber says
Outstanding group of cards. This release is great and so are your cards.
Pam says
Just lovely!!
Vivian says
Wow! Stunning cards!
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!
Kathy Racoosin says
LOL- I would have liked that snarky sentiment!!!
Jane McGill says
All the cards are so different but all are beautiful.
Brenda Kuder says
I love your examples. The flowers are very pretty and I love the heart mandala die.
Woendi Levitt says
Beautiful cards. The first is my favorite. I also LOVE how you die cut “mom”-just stunning.
Cat Craig says
Wonderful examples from the release. The flowers are gorgeous and the die cut is show off beautifully.
Barbara Chmura says
Love the cards!
Carolee McCaslin says
WOW so beautiful!!!!
Cynthia Cole says
Beautiful cards and envelopes!
Tami Boyd says
I love the envelope die and the sweet sentiment on the last two. All are awesome!
Viveca V. says
Absolutely, positively, LOVELY cards. Great products that highlight Moms everywhere, but I know the release also have other wonderful applications.
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.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Isabelle!
Jill Duplessie says
Really beautiful cards. I love them.
Jeanne Beam says
Such beautiful cards. Love the mandala heart die and folder card, just gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing…
Annette Reed says
Your cards are lovely! I just adore the heart mandala die. It looks fabulous!
Heather Nelson says
Stunning cards and coloring!!! Love your MOM envelop card! The Heart Mandala is fabulous!!! Love what you created with it!
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.
Kathy Racoosin says
Bev, your kind words always make me smile. Thank you so much.
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.
Linda K says
gorgeous variety of cards!!
Cynthia Lotspeich says
Love the heart mandala
paula jo says
The card with the mandela die immediately caught my eye. I have to have it! Other beautiful cards are great, too!
Nana Griffin says
Your flowers are just gorgeous and your others are too.
Cathy Loveless says
Your Be Brave card is gorgeous but those mandala dies are incredible. Thank you for your wonderful imagination!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you for your wonderful comment, Cathy!
Carol Brown says
These cards are beautiful! I really love the heart mandala die!
Sandra Farnham says
Thanks for sharing your talent
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!
Connie says
Really Great Cards, Kathy. I like how you did the MOM. Wonderful!
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!
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.
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.
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Evelyn, thanks so much!
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
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.
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Therese, thank you so much for your lovely compliments.
Cheryl I says
I love the versatility and beauty of each of your cards. They are just stunning!
Marie-Pierre Taillon says
Great ideas and technic. Thank you for sharing.
jean marmo says
Simply gorgeous!!!
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.
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Angie, thank YOU!
Anna Sigga says
Ohh my word – these are amazing!
Christy M says
Your cards are lovely. I love the way you used the colored cardstocks.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Christy!
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!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you so much, Janet! I appreciate your kind words!
MandaLJ says
All your cards are beautiful, especially the envelope card with the Mom Flowers stamped on the die cut!
Dana M says
Gorgeous cards Kathy! Love your creative twists and additions. Your projects are always wonderful works of art.
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Dana your sweet comment just made my day. Thank you so much.
Daniela Spyker says
All your cards are amazing.
Patte says
I love the color combination
Patte says
I love the color combination
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!!
Annie Dill says
I love the coral/pink/orange color combo on your final card, as well as the die!
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. 🙂
Kathy Racoosin says
Hahaha – you’re the 3rd person who thought I was being snarky!!! LOL
Kim A Klinkovsky says
Just wonderful projects. I love the envelope and that heart mandala is fabulous. Just lovely.
justasiam says
Those heart mandala cards are absolutely stunning!!
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.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you kindly for your sweet comment, Julie!
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
Lindarub says
Love your cards.
Faz says
Beautiful cards with beautiful colours 🙂
Janet McCurry says
I love your cards! I wish I had your creative gene!! You always do beautiful work!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh you’re so sweet, Janet. Thank you.
Cindy C. says
Stunning cards!!!
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.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Holly!
Janet says
Great coloring, I love the heart mandala, so pretty!
Becky Reeder says
Oh such wonderful cards! You’re amazing!
Kathy Racoosin says
Awe, why thank you, Becky. You’ve made me blush!
Wendy V says
WOW! Amazing inspiration 🙂
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!
Linda Grady says
What a beautiful release! Love the Heart Mandala and the envelope cards. Love how they were stamped.
paula says
love the mandela card. so beautiful
Brenda says
Your creations are all so pretty and creative! My favorite is the envelope card with the spotlight coloring.
Sue D says
Thanks for the video sharing how you made these awesome cards.
Johanna Rundell says
Love them all. So many pretty ways to use the products.
Linnea Sundstrom says
beautiful coloring, Kathy!!
Sheila says
Lovely cards. That stencil is absolutely gorgeous.
Michelle Johnson says
Beautiful coloring as usual! I had my eye on the center cut flowers stamp, my order is now on its way!
Laura Bostick says
Love the tone-on-tone with the Heart Mandala. I may have to have that die cut. Beautiful!
Jayne X says
Love the heart mandala die. So simple, yet so elegant!
Lindar C says
Beautiful cards Kathy.
Connie Magar says
Thanks for sharing!
Hilary Reynolds says
I cant wait to try this technique so beautiful!
Melissa SunshineHoneyBee says
Wonderful variety. Like the backgrounds, coloring & more.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Tammie Koehnen says
One word… GORGEOUS cards! Your coloring skills are AMAZING.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you so much, Tammie!
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!
Sandra ltb says
always love your color choices – beautiful work!
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!
Connie says
These are such beautiful cards. Fabulous colors!
Pai says
another great simon release and love what you did with it!
Varada says
Such awesome creations! Love them!! Thanks for sharing!
Darshana says
So beautiful .. love love love your cards n love new release.
Nanci says
Love your cards. Especially love the Mom’s Day Gift Envelope…very cute. Thanks for sharing
jen forster says
So pretty! Love the way this die looks in the colors you chose!
Cindy Aguirre says
Beautiful cards! I love all of them!
Pam Whitehead says
LOVE the various ways to make cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Patty Eifert says
Wow Kathy! You always blow my mind with your beautiful creations!!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you kindly for your sweet comment, Patty!
Megan G says
Wow! Amazing cards!
Georgia Franko says
Very special cards!
Susan O'Halloran says
Wow! These are lovely and amazing cards! Your colors and designs are perfect!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Susan, thank you so much!
Sandra says
The heart mandala die is my favorite in this release- your card using it is stunning!
Ciara Taylor says
what a beautiful way to use these amazing new products !!! I love the cards you made… STUNNING !!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Ciara!
Renate Harrison says
The Mandala die is on my wish list, Beautiful yet simple card!
Abby says
Beautiful! Love the floral frame.
Debi Vintinner says
Great release!! Beautiful cards!!
Victoria Banaszak says
What great cards! I am loving the big mandala die. Wow!
Billie A says
Beautiful cards. I love your colors. Awesome images, dies and card stock. Stunning creative work.
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.
Juana Lubian says
Beautiful
Lori J. says
Very pretty. Great job.
Charlsie says
Oh my. What beautiful cards. I love the envelope MOM. CARD. THE HEART DIE IS GREAT. THANK YOU
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!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Cathy! I appreciate your sweet comment!!!
Denise Bryant says
Marvelous projects! I love that beautiful Heart Mandala die!
Jane Sirak says
WOW those colors together really pop! Love it….
Kirsty Vittetoe says
Awesome. Thanks for sharing…
Cynthia Johnson says
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous! I love the vibrant colors.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you kindly, Cynthia!
pam edwards says
love the new stamps and the bling
Stacey says
Beautiful cards! Love the spotlight coloring.
Darlene Fellows says
Beautiful cards and fantastic sentiments. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity! 🙂
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you for your generous compliment, Darlene!
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?
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 🙂
Kathy Racoosin says
lol I can spell CONGRATULATIONS!!
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!
Charlotte Deerborn says
Your coloring is really beautiful. Love the stamp on the MOM die cut.
Colleen Howell says
Sweet cards, love all of the details
Michelle Sellers says
That mandala stamp and Mom die are awesome. Love your cards. Thank you.
Kathy S says
Love all your beautiful cards especially the tone on tone. Thanks for sharing.
Nuala says
Love the mandalas in your backgrounds- just stunning!
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!
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.
Deepa Lakshman says
I love e all your canards, especially the ones where yup use the heart mandala diecut.
Hamutal Shafrir says
Wonderful creations! Amazing coloring as always! Thank you for great inspiration.
Danielle Dietz says
Beautiful inspiration pieces Kathy!
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
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.
Angela R. says
Nice cards and beautiful colors!
Dottie says
Oh how I love the heart mandala! That is going on my birthday wish list for sure!
Lynne T says
I love your cards!
DGolly says
Love the wide variety of projects you shared today. Truly appreciated.
Barb Housner says
such wonderful projects, love the bright colors to chase away this lingering winter
thanks for sharing
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!
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!
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!
Faith Robeson says
Love the center cut flowers… Great projects
Tara says
Amazing cards! I’ve enjoyed hopping along!
Berina Febin says
Wow!! Kathy these cards are fabulous!! I love to see your coloring. It’s so pretty. I love the mandala die.
JaneenK says
the mandala die is so cool. it looks embossed with paste.
Cassie L says
All of your cards are AMAZING! I don’t know what else to say, but thank you for sharing!
Bonnie E says
WOW!!! Those are wonderful projects – I love the mandala cards and adore the MOM wrap!
Beverly Jordan says
Such gorgeous cards with this fabulous kit!! It seems so versatile and beautiful stamps and images!
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!
Kim Lundstrom says
Beautiful cards!
Sonia W says
Awesome cards !! the colors of your first card are so vivid and bright !!
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!!!
Joan Ferner says
Absolutely beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!!
Betty says
all wonderful cards, Kathy – but my favorite is the “Mom” gift envelope – love everything about it!
Kelsey Thomas says
I love your cards!
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.
Monique says
Love the die card
Maureen Reiss says
Wow!! These are all sooooo Fabulous!!!!
Gail Scott says
Love love this work! TFS and for the video as well – wonderful work!
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!
Richelle says
Your cards are so Awesome!!! Love every details!
Amber says
Beautiful! Just love the flower stencil!
Barbara Walborn says
Such beautiful cards, Kathy.
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!!
Teresa Godines #6857 says
Beautiful and inspiring projects. Thanks for sharing
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.
Maaike Uijthoven says
i love the tone on tone look of cards with the beautiful intricate diecut
Keiren Dunfee says
Wow, I adore all the inspiration I’m seeing here! Thanks for sharing!
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.
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 !
Nina says
I love all your work…so glad I discovered you thru the hop. will certainly follow your blog!
Stacey says
Wow, I’m at a lost for words, the cards are gorgeous.
Stacey Kowbel says
Fabulous cards! Such great designs!
Anniek says
So beautiful!
Shawn Wenrich says
Kathy your work is so incredible, it’s obvious that you really do enjoy it!
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!
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.
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.
chark says
gorgeous as always!
Megan N says
I always love your coloring… but that delicate mandala die is just gorgeous, too!!
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.
Melissa Watson says
Beautiful cards! You did a wonderful job, thanks for sharing!
Stacy V says
Your cards are beautiful! I need to go color now 😀
Lisascreativeniche says
These are incredible! I love your dimension on the first card especially!
KELLY HUNSAKER says
Beautiful work!
Memoriesbymanda says
You’ve made lovely examples from the new release. All of them are fantastic.
Valerie Hayden says
Really like tone on tone with the Mandala die.
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.
Christi says
Such beautiful cards. I would love to win.
Erin says
I really like the envelope you created.
April Rogers says
WOW Kathy, love that Mandela die… WOW! All your cards a great!
TFS! XO April
Jill says
The coloring …and the centers of your flowers…wow! Beautiful cards especially the “Be Brave” card!
Kris in Alaska says
Is there anything you can’t do?! Love them all!
Marjorie DUMONTIER says
That’s a gorgeous, very creative set of cards !
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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.
Hildy Peterson says
Oh, dear! Now I want a whole set of those mandala cards in a rainbow of colors!
Cindy Thick says
All of your cards are awesome. Love the colors.
Becca says
Love that envelope card. What a fun way to use it
F. Andre says
Such a fab range of projects shared today.
Erica A-B says
I adore all your projects, Kathy! Such a gorgeous array of cards and different use of the goodies. You are amazing!
Carol Schremmer says
So creative. Thanks for sharing.
Made By Fairy Sky says
Kathy, this card with the wreath is just wonderful ! I am still a fan of your coloring, they are so perfect ! Thanks for your sharing !!!
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.
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 🙂
Gail Alcorn says
Love the little Mother’s Day card! So sweet!
Linda says
Love the heart mandala. Beautiful cards.
Becky Turinic says
Love those intricate mandalas. Beautiful cards!
deb dortch says
all of your cards are amazing, I especially loved the heart mandala..
Sherri says
I like the way you did your video. It wasn’t too long!
Deb Curtis says
Your Copic shading is gorgeous on the flower wreath card. Just brilliant.
melissa edwards says
I love how different your creations are!!!
Julie says
Beautiful cards. I enjoy your coloring and am looking forward to your next coloring challenge.
Fikreta says
so very nice cards!
love your coloring!
Sue Symens says
Heart Mandella cards are gorgeous.
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!
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!
Betty Neville says
These are beautiful! Great job colouring!
Super Stick Chick says
Fabulous cards, so detailed and beautiful. Love your fun little box too!
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
Terrie says
Your cards are so beautiful! I love the heart mandala die 🙂
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!
jean marmo says
Such gorgeous cards! Thank you for the inspiration!
Shanna says
I love all of the new ideas!
Mary-Anne V. says
Kathy your work is amazing. I especially love the MOM envelope card and the Mandala die.
stampinggrandma says
Gorgeous cards! Fabulous release!
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!
Lynne Jardine says
Beautiful cards! That mandala die is straight onto my ‘need’ list 😉
Lucy E. says
Such gorgeous inspiration!
I love the first card-such lovely
coloring!
Rebecca RamirezBar says
All fabulous cards. That Mandela Heart die is lovely. Thank you for your inspiration
Candy says
Really made me want to buy that envelope die!!
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?
Miriam Prantner says
Love the new petal envelope and that MANDALA! So gorgeous and detailed. Love the color combos you used too!
Sheila Bacon says
What a variety of cards and the new petal envelope – super.
Stephanie Savidge says
Love all the bright colors!!
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
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?
Tatiana Shafer says
Those colors are so brilliant! I love them, they make me happy!
Peggy Fitzmaurice says
Always gobsmacked at your talent. Love the new stamps from Simon Says. The talent of the artists are top notch.