Monday, August 7, 2017

Birthday Hugs card with video tutorial

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Hi everyone,

It's Monday and that means a new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! This week it's all about "Happy Birthday to SSS Monday Challenge". It's our 7th birthday!

We would like you to create something to help with our birthday celebration! It could be a card, a tag to attach to a gift, a gift or maybe a birthday banner or cake topper! Whatever you decide to make we will be looking forward to seeing how you join us for the party!
As it is the first Monday of the month, as as it is our birthday, we are showcasing our very own Simon Says Stamp Products!



A birthday wouldn’t be the same without extra gifts so for this challenge we will be giving away not one but 2 X $50 vouchers to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store



For this special birthday of our challenge blog I made a card. I started with Peacock Feathers, Twisted Lemon and Black Soot Distress Oxide. I wanted to create a mountain-like background. And with all the layers of these colors I think it kind of looks like them even with a few trees on top in the back (well that's what I see ... haha). It's so cool that you can add layers and layers with the Distress Oxides. If you've used a lot of Black Soot, it's harder to add lighter colors on top. Yet it gives a very beautiful muted effect.



The Simon Says Stamp Big Hugs die I've used in combination with Bazzill Kraft cardstock. With Ground Espresso Distress Ink I gave it a little more depth. Because this is a birthday party, there needs to be some sparkle. So I've applied some glitter with the Wink or Stella Clear Glitter Brush.

 

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To join in all you need to do is make a project that fits this weeks challenge and you can be the winner of one of the two $50 gift vouchers that our amazing sponsor Simon Says Stamp offers for our birthday! These prizes will go to a random entry. So go over to the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!
http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

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Thank you for stopping by! Love to see you next time!

Hugs,
Sandra

14 comments:

Macarena said...

Oh my! I love how the black Oxide which is a pewter in fact, works with other colors, such a perfect silky look! I can see here mountains, trees and even birds! No, I didn't take any pills, lol! Lovely blending and building of the background colors. LOOOOVE it. Have a happy week! Hugs, Marzena

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Sandra :-) I love the dark colours at the bottom with some of the lighter colours showing through and then bursting out at the top, it REALLY looks AWESOME!! I have ordered the new oxide colours and I can't wait for them to arrive now! YEP, I see trees too ;-)

Thanks so much for being such a wonderful teamie! you are such a brilliant artist and you are such a great inspiration to me and everyone else! THANK YOU :-)

luv
Lols x x x

simo said...

I see trees too!!! Another stunner, Sandra...love the colors used, the final effect is absolutely fantastic!!! Hugs xxx

Catherine said...

Wow, Sandra, I love the background and seeing how you put it together. You're right, I see trees too. Beautiful!

Cathie ♥

Words and Pictures said...

I love this - there's a sense of drama and occasion, and the use of white space gives it such a strong visual impact. Brilliant!
Alison x

Maura said...

Beautiful, Sandra! You create the most amazing and rich backgrounds. Love the transition from dark to light! hugs, Maura

Stephanie said...

Neat design, Sandra! I love the intense color at the bottom :)

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Kath Stewart said...

fabulous card Sandra...you are rocking those Oxides...hugs kath xxx

Barbara said...

Sandra .... I'm so happy to have this card in my hands! It is even more fabulous than in your photo! I love the colors and glitter touch on the word Hugs it's the perfect touch, fabulous! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for having sent it to me! It was a big and lovely surprise! Barbara

Emma Williams said...

A really gorgeous card and I love the colours you've used, they are just the perfect combination on this gorgeous design! Hugs :)

Meihsia Liu said...

Love your fabulous card, Sandra. The background colors are so beautiful! :)

Anna-Karin said...

Such a beautiful card Sandra! I love that dramatic background and those three dots.

Andrea Ockey Parr said...

This is GORGEOUS! I love how this is a totally sophisticated take on a traditional birthday card. I've never seen anything quite like it and always walk away from your blog with new information about techniques and new inspiration, too!

sanpiseth40 said...

they are just the perfect combination on this gorgeous design!


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