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Simon Says Stamp Good Vibes Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAYS!)

21 Jun

Good morning!  I’m super excited to be a stop on the hop for the Simon Says Stamp Sending Good Vibes blog hop!!

Have you checked out the new release yet?  It’s FANTASTIC!!!

Simon Says Stamp DEBRA Wafer Dies…
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Simon Says Stamps And Dies…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps STRANGENESS…
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Simon Says Stamp STRANGENESS Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp HIBISCUS FRAME Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp Suzy’s GOOD VIBES…
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Simon Says Stamp BIG FRIEND Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp GOOD VIBES Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp MISS YOU BLOCK Wafer…
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CZ Design Wafer Dies DUDE Czd26 Good…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps VACATION TIME…
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CZ Design Wafer Dies EVERETT SOLID…
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CZ Design Wafer Dies EVERETT SOLID…
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Simon Says Stencils GRASSY EDGES…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps GOOD VIBES…
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Simon Says Cling Rubber Stamp BEACHY…
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Simon Says Stamp PERFORATED FLAPS…
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Simon Says Stamps And Dies SUMMER…
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Simon Says Stamp SUMMER CUDDLY…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps SUMMER CUDDLY…
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Simon Says Cling Rubber Stamp CENTER…
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Simon Says Stamps And Dies SURF’S UP…
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Simon Says Stamp SURF’S UP Wafer Dies…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps SURF’S UP…
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Simon Says Stencils JAZZ DANCE…
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Simon Says Stamp CLASSIC BICYCLE…
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Simon Says Stamp MERMAID Sequins…
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Simon Says Stamp GROOVY Confetti…
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Simon Says Stamp SEA GLASS Sequins…
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Simon Says Stamp 3×4 Inch Square…
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Simon Says Stamp 4×4 Inch Square…
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I’ve already shared four cards using the new release here (with a giveaway! 😉 ) and today I’m sharing a trio of bright and colorful alcohol ink cards using the beautiful Hibiscus Frame die!

Hibiscus Frame Die by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

I thought a gorgeous tropical die like the hibiscus frame called for some bright tropical colors and one of the easiest ways to achieve a super vibrant look is with alcohol inks!  Add a little gold foil and we’re good to go! 😉

Hibiscus Frame Die by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

To start I took a 9×12 piece of yupo and added alcohol inks in red pepper, flamingo, watermelon, wild plum across the page with a little blending solution.  I forgot to press record when I started this project but you can find instructions for a similar alcohol ink blended background and foil accented card here!  I also added botanical and limeade alcohol ink to one corner.  I moved the ink around with a camera air puffer until it was almost dry and then pressed a sheet of rose gold foil over the panel.  I used a brayer to press the foil into the paper and then peeled it off.  The foil sticks to the wet alcohol ink with no additional adhesive needed!  Look at this shine!!

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For my first card I die-cut the Hibiscus Frame die from the main alcohol ink panel and reserved the negatives.  I die-cut the leaves of the Hibiscus Frame die from part of the green section.  I also cut the same die from a piece of white cardstock.  I laid the white die-cut outline guide over a white cardbase and used liquid adhesive to carefully inlay each negative pieces of the alcohol inked hibiscus.  Once all the pieces were in I carefully removed the white outline guide and then placed a stack of clean acrylic blocks over the alcohol ink design while it dried.

Hibiscus Frame Die by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

While it was drying I die-cut the center of the flower and the sentiment with gold glitter paper.  After it was totally dry I used foam mounting tape to adhere the flower center and liquid adhesive for the sentiment!  The glitter paper perfectly matches the foil!

Hibiscus Frame Die by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

My second card uses the leftover alcohol ink die-cut outline to create a shaker card!  I adhered a piece of acetate behind the alcohol inked hibiscus, added a double layer of foam mounting tape and filled it liberally with rose gold, red, yellow, orange, iridescent clear sequins, and clear confetti before sealing it up with a panel of red glitter paper.

Hibiscus Frame Die by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

I adhered the shaker to a black cardstock panel.  Next I die-cut the Good Vibes sentiment and the flower center from black and gold glitter cardstock and adhered them to the card.  I used regular adhesive for the flower center and foam mounting tape for the sentiment.

Hibiscus Frame Die by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

My last card might be my very favorite!  I die-cut the Hibiscus Frame twice from my alcohol inked background and reserved the negatives.  Then I die-cut the frame offset twice from a panel of black cardstock.  I liberally applied adhesive to a white cardbase and then adhered the black cardstock panel over it.  Then I carefully inlaid each alcohol inked piece into the frame openings to complete the flower.  Then I die-cut the frame twice from gold glitter paper and once from the green alcohol inked section, inlaid those pieces, and then trimmed off the excess.

Hibiscus Frame Die by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Next I die-cut the sentiment from Everett Solid Letters once using gold glitter paper and three times using black cardstock.  I adhered them together to create a thicker embellishment and then adhered it to the card.  Finally I added a few nuvo drops to finish the card!  Definitely puts me in the mood for a tropical vacation! 😉 What about you?

Check out the Good Vibes gallery on the Simon Says Stamp blog for even more crafty inspiration!  And we have a special gift for all of our blog hoppers this weekend!!  Use the code PUFFY on any purchase at Simon Says Stamp this weekend for your gift!

To celebrate the Good Vibes release EVERY stop on the hop is giving away a $25 gift certificate to Simon Says Stamp!  To enter, leave a comment on all the hop stops before 11:59PM ET Sunday, June 24th, 2018!  Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday.  Your next stop on the hop is the fabulous Amanda!!  If you get lost or encounter a broken link, here’s a list of all the stops on the hop:

  • Simon Says Stamp Blog
  • Jennifer McGuire
  • Kristina Werner
  • Cathy Zielske
  • Nichol Spohr
  • Nina-Marie Trapani
  • Jessica Frost-Ballas —> You are here!
  • Amanda Korotkova
  • Suzy Plantamura
  • Kathy Racoosin
  • Anna Kossakovskaya
  • Bibi Cameron
  • Elena Salo
  • Heather Hoffman
  • Gayatri Murali

Thanks so much for stopping by, have a fantastic day, and enjoy the hop!

Interested in the products I used?  To make them easy for you to find, I have listed them below. (Affiliate disclosure can be found here). Your purchases help keep my blog running and I thank you for the support!

Simon Says Stamp HIBISCUS FRAME Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp MISS YOU BLOCK Wafer…
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CZ Design Wafer Dies EVERETT SOLID…
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Simon Says Stamp GOOD VIBES Wafer…
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Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink FLAMINGO Ranger…
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Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink WATERMELON…
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Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink WILD PLUM…
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Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink RED PEPPER…
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Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink LIMEADE Ranger…
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Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink BOTANICAL…
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Tim Holtz Ranger MINI ALCOHOL…
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Simon Says Stamp Cardstock ASSORTMENT…
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Simon Says Stamp Cardstock METALLICS…
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Simon Says Stamp Cardstock CRIMSON…
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Simon Says Stamp Cardstock COPPER…
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Simon Says Stamp Cardstock GOLD…
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Concord & 9th NEUTRALS GLITTER 6×6…
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Therm O Web ROSE GOLD Deco Foil…
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RESERVE Simon Says Stamp SUMMER GOLD…
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Simon Says Stamp FLAMINGO Sequins…
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Simon Says Stamp CARIBBEAN SUNSET…
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Simon Says Stamp MOONSHINE CONFETTI…
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Studio Katia SHIMMERING ICE Fusion…
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Tonic RED BERRY GLOSS Nuvo Crystal…
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#…
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Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH…
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Tim Holtz WHITE ALCOHOL INK YUPO…
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Yupo WHITE WATERCOLOR 5×7 74lb Paper…
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Crafter’s Companion HEAT RESISTANT…
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3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE…
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3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE…
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MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool…
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Tim Holtz Tonic MAXI GUILLOTINE…
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Crafter’s Companion GEMINI JUNIOR…
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Comments

  1. Mary Holshouser says

    June 21, 2018 at 10:41 am

    thanks for the great tips on the yupo paper and adhering
    the foil. I just ordered the yupo so I need ideas on how
    to use it. the flowers are beautiful. thanks for
    sharing. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  2. Jean Chaney says

    June 21, 2018 at 10:53 am

    That hibiscus die is already on my wish list. Love how you used it!

    Reply
  3. raggiodiluce82 says

    June 21, 2018 at 10:53 am

    Oh my!!! Awesome cards! Your colouring is really breathless!!!

    Reply
  4. Amante del Papel says

    June 21, 2018 at 10:59 am

    you choose a beautiful colors for your card!

    Reply
  5. Diana Taylor says

    June 21, 2018 at 11:02 am

    These cards are just so beautiful! You are very talented! and inspiring!

    Reply
  6. Joanna says

    June 21, 2018 at 11:08 am

    Vibrant and beautiful 😍

    Reply
  7. Dana M says

    June 21, 2018 at 11:10 am

    Gorgeous, elegant and vibrant. Fantastic cards!

    Reply
  8. jennibinks says

    June 21, 2018 at 11:15 am

    Simply stunning! I love this technique, the foil and organic look of the ink is beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Martha H. says

    June 21, 2018 at 11:19 am

    WOW.. gorgeous card. Red is my favorite color.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  10. beccab33324 says

    June 21, 2018 at 11:24 am

    Awesome cards! Love the hibiscus die and the many
    possibilities (like a fun shaker – my fave type of card!).

    Reply
  11. Dionne says

    June 21, 2018 at 11:28 am

    Love the cards!

    Reply
  12. Erica Loscalzo says

    June 21, 2018 at 11:37 am

    Red was good color to use for the card

    Reply
  13. Jeanne Beam says

    June 21, 2018 at 11:38 am

    Gorgeous cards. I love the hibiscus die.
    Thanks for sharing….

    Reply
  14. Sherri says

    June 21, 2018 at 11:43 am

    Vibrant Vibes!

    Reply
  15. Karrie L. says

    June 21, 2018 at 11:45 am

    Each card is so bright and beautiful! Love the designs!

    Reply
  16. M Strach says

    June 21, 2018 at 11:47 am

    Great set of cards!

    Reply
  17. Karrie L. says

    June 21, 2018 at 11:47 am

    Each card is so bright and beautiful!! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  18. DebSelby says

    June 21, 2018 at 12:00 pm

    Very pretty cards and I like how you used the alcohol inked pieces in various ways.

    Reply
  19. SentSue says

    June 21, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    Definite WOW hibiscus cards! Beautiful work.

    Reply
  20. maria f. says

    June 21, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    It’s so dramatic on the black but I must say I totally love the crispness of the white design. You are a master at alcohol inks!

    Reply
  21. Linda Rodgers says

    June 21, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    That hibiscus die is to ‘die’ for!

    Reply
  22. Judy B says

    June 21, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    Wow! Your cards are absolutely gorgeous Jessica. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.

    Reply
  23. nanagretchen says

    June 21, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    Oh my! Jessica your cards are absolutely stunning! I love the alcohol inks!

    Reply
  24. Kathy says

    June 21, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    Very beautiful! Love the background!

    Reply
  25. Angie Hall says

    June 21, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    Thanks for showing so many ways to make the Hibiscus frame shine, Truly lovely cards. Bless you for your patience inlaying all those die pieces.

    Reply
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