Hello Friends!! How are you? I don’t know about you but, I am missing coloring daily. I am starting to think about when the next 30 day coloring challenge should be. Hummmm … on another note …
Today I am thrilled to be part of the Simon Says Stamp Celebrate Women Blog Hop with some fantastic stamp sets for all year long to celebrate the special women in your life. To start at the beginning of the hop go to the Simon blog. The full blog hop list is at the bottom of my post.
Simon Says Stamp has a free set with purchase while supplies last. Woo Hoo! Use the code WMN 999 and you will get a free 4-Pack of our Simon exclusive Mother’s Day Sentiment Strips (while supplies last!) with any purchase.
CODE EXPIRES 4/28 at 11:59 pm EDT.
For my first card I was going for a one layer card with a graphic twist. The “Incredible Women” stamp set is super fab and I love how some of the letters spell out Mom or Mother etc. You can color the letters to match the ink color if you want to use it for someone other than mom.
I stamped the words once then .. flipped the stamp and stamped the words again for that graphic look. So fun using all the elements in the stamp set I decided to randomly scatter them around the words.
Coloring the background with some Tombow dual brush markers on some 140 lb watercolor paper. This is the ink of choice.
A wrap with some heavy weight vellum and hand colored twine is one of my fav ways to finish a card. (I tape the vellum to the back of my cardstock)
Oh la la the sentiments in this set called, “Good Job Momma“! I had to create another cards using this set too.
Can I just say … I love stamping. To create this card I used one leaf trio from the “Incredible Woman” stamp set and it’s so fun watching it come together. The sentiment and heart is from the “Good Job Momma” stamp set. There is also a coordinating die cut too.
This card was colored with the Tombow markers as well.
Below is the blog hop list. Thank YOU for your visit today it’s always so appreciated.
Don’t forget there is a limited time on the free set with purchase while supplies last. Use the code WMN 999 and you will get a free 4-Pack of our Simon exclusive Mother’s Day Sentiment Strips (while supplies last!) with any purchase.
NEXT on the hop is the talented Heather Hoffman . Happy Hopping. Hugs, Kathy
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Wow, Kathy. You did it again. Blew my mind. I love your work so much! Thanks for inspiring me.
Debbie, your kindness makes me smile! Thank you for making my day 🙂
As I often told my mama, Kathy, you’ve saved the best for last! Just gorgeous cards, sweet lady!
[so where do you get these fine twines?]
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LOL, Michele! Your mom sure did save the best for last 🙂
I am thrilled that you like my cards. The twine is from Simon Says Stamp. It is Hemptique NATURAL Hemp Cord Twine 029256
stunning cards – love the designs!!
Thank you so much, Dee! I am so happy that you like them 🙂
Simply lovely cards perfect to celebrate strong women!
Thank you, Jean!I am happy that have strong women surrounding me, like YOU 🙂
Super beautiful cards! 🙂
Thank you, Karthikha! I am thrilled that you like them 🙂
Your flowers look incredible like they always do. You are very artistic
That is so kind, Sharon! You are so sweet 🙂
Thanks for showing us step by step. I haven’t thought of embossing to keep the paint in the lines.
You are so welcome, Brian! I am so happy that you found my post helpful 🙂
Beautiful cards Kathy, of course the coloring is awesome! Good job Mama! I love these new stamp sets. I do recall the difficult days, now the kids are all grown and are adults and are facing grown up issues–job layoffs, juggling too much at once–all of the usual adulting kind of stuff. I just try to be a supportive Mama and listening is what I do!
Thank you, Sheri! Yes, I am past that season too. Time really does fly 🙂
Love the idea of a word inside words.
the way you highlighted the word
was wonderful. Great cards.
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You are so sweet, Mary! I am so grateful for your lovely comment 🙂
You put those Tombow to work for you. Beautiful cards!
I appreciate your kind words, Joyce! Thank you 🙂
Beautiful cards! I love the sentiments on the second one. So perfect lol
Thank you so much, Cindi! You brightened my day 🙂
Awesome cards! I love both of them and the coloring.
You are so thoughtful, Debra! Thank you 🙂
Such pretty cards! I really like the one From Mama to Mama! Thanks for the inspiration!
I am grateful for your lovely comment, Martine! Thank you very much 🙂
Your cards are gorgeous!! I love the way you flipped the words!
You brightened my day, Cheryl! I am so happy that you like my flipped graphic words 🙂
The second card is my fav: amazing coloring (love those leaves) and the sentiment would be so encouraging for a first-time mom.
Thank you so much, Julie! I am so happy that you like my other card so much 🙂
Love the Mama to Mama card. The shading on the card is beautiful.
That is so kind, Eileen! Thank you so much 🙂
Beautiful cards. Love the coloring.
Thank you, Connie! You are so sweet 🙂
As usual, your cards are spectacular! I love how you flipped over the stamp on the first one. And the coloring on the second one is what brought me to your site. Stunning! I just wish I knew what colors were used in them. But kudos Kathy!
I appreciate your kind words, Catrina! My color choices are often what I call “plucking”. I randomly grab colors and use them rather than agonizing over color choice 🙂
WOW!! Your flowers are stunning!! Gorgeous cards. I love the diagonal sentiment. Fabulous coloring!
Your kindness makes me smile, Heather! You are so sweet 🙂
Beautiful card. I always love your coloring and color choices. What an awesome stamp.
You are so thoughtful, Billie! Thank you so much 🙂
I’m another person brought to your site by the coloring of the second card. I’d love to see a tutorial on how you used the markers. Love it!
Margaret, you brightened my day! Thank you so much 🙂
Those are glorious cards – your water colouring is stunning!
Bonnie, your kindness makes my heart smile! Thank you 🙂
Awesome cards Kathy, I love the graphic twist on your first card, I have to keep that in mind you can do that with all kind of word stamps.
Your second card is also great, love the simplicity of the leaves and the great colouring.
Thank you so much for sharing and hope to hear soon about the coloring challenge.
Thank you so much, Henriette! I will keep you posted 🙂
Such beautiful cards with amazing designs! Thanks for all you do to share and uplift others, Kathy! You rock!
Awww, Stef, you make me blush! I am grateful for having people like YOU in my life 🙂
Incredible cards! I would have loved to see a video showing how you colored that second card. It looks so beautiful. Really great stamp sets!
I appreciate your kind words, Cathy! You are the sweetest 🙂
Wow! Both of your cards are stunning!
You are so sweet to say so, Lindar! Thank you 🙂
Love the watercolor effect on these cards. Wide variety of ideas for inspiration.
Neva, you brightened my day! I am so glad you are inspired 🙂
I absolutely love the card with the mirror stamps. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful ideas!
Thank you so much, Jen! I am grateful for your sweet and lovely comment 🙂
Wow!!!! Stunning cards Kathy!!! Those blue leaves are Gorgeous!!!!
Thank you so much, Maureen! That means a lot to me 🙂
I love the graphic twist ( I pinned it so I could remember what you did ) ! OMG, love the second card as well … “It looks easier on instagram ” too cute !!
Rosann, you are so kind! You have me grinning ear-to-ear 🙂
Omg, these cards are so pretty! The first one is my favorite. Such a unique design! Thank you for sharing Kathy!
You are so sweet to say so, Amy! Thanks for the smile 🙂
Oh mama these are great cards!
LOL, Sandra! You are so kind 🙂
Beautiful cards, fabulous techniques. Love these new stamps.
Thank you so much! I love these stamps too 🙂
Absolutely beautiful cards Kathy
Thanks, Gab! I am so glad you like them 🙂
Really like the idea of stamping the mother sentiment twice. Love your coloring and placement of flowers.
Thank you, Donna! I am glad I inspired you 🙂
Love these sweet and gorgeous creations!
That is so kind, Kirsty! Thank you so much 🙂
Some lucky & awesome women are going to be so happy receiving these stunning cards.
What a lovely comment, Roni! Thank you 🙂
Goodness me Kathy! You always WOW me with your cards, these two are absolutely gorgeous. So creative, I loved the way you used the stamps on both. Beautiful beautiful cards, someone will be very lucky to receive them
Lisa, you are sooooo sweet! That means so much to me 🙂
Both your cards are amazing Kathy! You are always so inspiring!
Xoxo Olga
You are always so kind to me, Olga! I appreciate you 🙂
Amazing! And the sentiments are hilarious
LOL, Mirella! They crack me up too 🙂
The cards are so pretty and the sentiments on these stamp sets are perfect.
You are very kind to say so, Deepa! Thank you 🙂
Oh my goodness Kathy, your work is STUNNING! I love both of your cards.
Side note: I always have my crafty travel bag packed and ready to go… My 97 y/o MIL is in ICU and I have been taking my bag to hosp. and painting quietly all week. I am SO thankful to have this hobby anytime but especially at times like this. So thank YOU for the color challenges which encouraged us to try it, it truly IS a stress reliever and a blessing!
Teresa, I am so sorry to hear about your MIL. She is fortunate to have you there for comfort. I am happy to hear that crafting is helping you during this difficult time.
Thank you 🙂
I LOVE the leaf image card. Those colors speak to me!
What a sweet comment, Tammy! You make my heart smile 🙂
You may miss coloring, but you sure did a wonderful job on these cards! You’re certainly not out of practice!
That is so kind, Barbara-Jean! Thank you so much 🙂
Lovely cards and thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Thank you, Linda! I appreciate your stopping by my blog 🙂
Glad to see you here, still coloring such beauty! I love this set so much. I am not lucky enough to still have a Mom, but, I do have some fabulous sisters and friends. I love the stamp for microwave dinners. In my case it could be the oldies TV dinners. Anyway, I do celebrate all the women in our lives, especially sweet ones like you…. Thanks for always inspiring!
What a lovely compliment, Anne! You made my day 🙂
Wow, Kathy, can I have just a little bit of your talent? I love both cards. but the one with MOTHER upside down and right side up just blew me away. I think it has to be my favorite card of all I’ve seen in this entire hop, and I’m about one person from the end. Thank you SO much for the inspiration to run into my craft room and try to get creative!
LOL, Tracy! You are so kind 🙂
WOWZER!! Of course you created the most amazing cards as usual!! You Rock!
Awww, Patty, you make me blush! You are so sweet 🙂
Your cards are gorgeous! I so admire your coloring skills.
Thank you so much, Tona! You are so kind 🙂
Your a magician with colors
You are so sweet to say so, Farhana! Thank you 🙂
So pretty! Love the flowers!
Thanks, Denise! Glad you like them 🙂
Wonderful cards!
You are always so kind, Fiki! Thank you 🙂
Both cards are SO wonderful!! You are such an inspiring soul, Kathy!!
You brightened my day! Thank you so much 🙂
Fantastic cards. Love the stamp sets.
You are so thoughtful, Debbie! I am grateful for your kind words 🙂
Wonderful cards. I like the word stamping on the first one.
Thank you, Sue! That means a lot to me 🙂
These are both so beautiful!! Love the colors you used!
I appreciate your kind words, Heather! Thank you so much 🙂
Wow Kathy! These are awesome! I especially like the first card and the way you laid the graphics out and then colored it. I too miss the coloring.
You make my heart smile, Brenda! We will be coloring again before you know it 🙂
Beautiful cards
Thanks! Glad you like them 🙂
What unbelievable coloring . These are gorgeous.
You are so kind, Ann! I appreciate your sweet comment 🙂
Turned out beautiful Kathy! You’re making me consider a larger project!
Thanks for the discount code and chance at an awesome prize!
Jeannean, I am so happy that you like them! And you are most welcome 🙂
Gorgeous cards. The colouring is fabulous. And I love the way you have arranged the sentiment in the first card.
You are so kind, Nandini! Thank you so much. That means a lot to me 🙂
Absolutely stunning. I can always tell your coloring.
Thanks, Deb! You are so thoughtful 🙂
Kathy, your work is just so beautiful….Is there ever anything that doesn’t turn out to be exquisite? I cannot imagine that happening. I must tell you that every time that I watch one of your videos I learn something. And I thank you so much for that.
The flower that you worked with from Picket Fence Studio is just beautiful. Peonies have always been a favorite.
Thank you so much for always being so gracious in giving advice and teaching people like me….to just keep trying…maybe at some point, I might be needing a frame to put one of my projects on the wall…LOL….Have an awesome spring.
Rose Mary, This is one of the loveliest comments I have ever received. I can’t tell you how much it means to me! Thank you for your kindness. It makes my heart happy to know that I have inspired someone like you 🙂
So beautiful! I love the different colors in the leaves on the last card!