We’re all ready for Spring. Are you?
This month’s card kit - Friendship Flowers is the perfect kit to get you in the mood for flowers blooming and springtime weather.
I was excited to start playing with it and to be part of this blog hop.
So welcome to my stop on the hop!! ;-)
I decided to use the 'With Sympathy' sentiment stamp from the kit to create a custom watercolour card that features some brighter colours using Inktense pencils. (a huge thanks to Jennifer McGuire for insisting that these were a must-have - she was right, you need to own these awesome pencils!!)
With Sympathy
Supplies:
InLinkz.com
I have also created a quick video showing how I created the embossed flowers and watercolour panel on my card -
I have also created a quick video showing how I created the embossed flowers and watercolour panel on my card -
GIVEAWAY!!!
And now to the giveaway part!
Leave a comment on this blog post and one lucky winner from my blog will receive a $50 E-Card to shop at Simon Says Stamp.
We will draw a random winner on at 9:00 AM EST on Saturday, 3/9/13 so be sure to leave your comment by then.
Thanks for visiting!
New Spring Releases
New Simon Says Stamp exclusive stamps and dies for spring were just released and you can see them here!!!
Thank you for hopping!!
I am the last stop on the hop and just wanted to say thank you from all of us for spending some of your day with us!
We hope we inspired you to get crafty with your March kit - we can't wait to see what you create!! ;-)
If while hopping, you encounter a broken link, you can go back to the beginning of the hop at the Simon Says Stamp blog here for links to everyone who is participating in the hop.
Steph ;-)
That is a bright with sympathy card, but it works! I love the watercoloring!! I've been eyeing those pencils!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the bright colors
ReplyDeleteLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this Steph!!! Such a Pretty Background for thos Flowers!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful spring colours. So pretty
ReplyDeleteLoved your video and card!
ReplyDeleteI love the background you created, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty background!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty card, and I too love the background you made here.
ReplyDeleteFantastic technique, Stephanie!! The colors are gorgeous!
ReplyDelete*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
Would love those pencils, too, I now have Faber Castel, but I'm gonna try something similar with the help of your video. TFS!
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty! LOVE the watercolor background!!
ReplyDeleteLove that background and the flowers really pop with those fun colors!
ReplyDeleteLovely sympathy card
ReplyDeleteLove the effect of the watercolor, so artsy and beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card.. The colors are so gorgeous..
ReplyDeletevery pretty!
ReplyDeleteThese colours are gorgeous and such a pretty card.
ReplyDeleteI love the panel you created, so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove how the all the colors just go
ReplyDeleteLove your water coloring!
ReplyDeleteLovely card!
ReplyDeleteLove that background!
ReplyDeleteYour colors are super. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing us how you created the beautiful background of your card!
ReplyDeleteThis card is SO pretty! I really like the tye dye effect!! Just lovely... (:
ReplyDeletePretty card!I too love my Inktense pencils and this technique!
ReplyDeleteLove the colour combination!
ReplyDeleteAdore the colors?
ReplyDeleteWow, that card kit is great, I love the card you made using it! Your use of colors is gorgeous! Hugs, Hanneke
ReplyDeleteI love the colorful background that you created for this lovely card!!
ReplyDeleteLove the watercolor background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...love the background!! Lee-Ann :)
ReplyDeleteThe colored background works great with the flowers. Onepinkdaisy
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video on using the pencils! Nice card!
ReplyDeleteLove all of those colors!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautifully done example. WOW that was bright and colorful.
ReplyDeleteSo many different lovely cards out of the same card kit:)
ReplyDeleteLove how you have made a sympathy card with colour, looks great :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tutorial. Love the colors you used on your card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI just love how those white embossed flowers pop up against the brightly coloured background. Thanks for sharing the video.
ReplyDeleteOh thanks for the video .LOVELY BG
ReplyDeleteI created this card with my SSS March kit
http://flic.kr/p/dYGCDP
Awesome card! And I love seeing how you created it!
ReplyDeleteLove the background you made...thanks for the video!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the background! So pretty!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card! i love the colorwash effect :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the card and video. Love it!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!! Jennifer was also a big influence on me getting the Inktense pencils too! Can't wait to try this! Thanks for sharing this. Pinned!
ReplyDeleteI love emboss resist and I love Inktense pencils! What a perfect combination!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the video - love the bright colors!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Great video! Those pencils are on my wishlist!
ReplyDeleteLove it when people use the pencils! I really like them and can't afford all the copics!
ReplyDeleteThank you for an awesome card!
Julie H in MN
gorgeous card. Love the watercolor effect using the Inktense pencils.
ReplyDeletegrace
What a pretty card! Love it.
ReplyDeleteStunning card! Love the use of the water colors!
ReplyDeletelove, love, love
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card - will try the effect with my Twinkling H2O's :)
ReplyDeleteHugz
Ea
Gorgeous card - those pencils are so interesting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card--love the spring colors. Thanks for sharing the video.
ReplyDeleteStephanie, love your card and thank you for the video on watercoloring with the Derwent pencils. I love how the background turned out.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card, I just got those pencils and love seeing another way to use them. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteloving how versatile those floral images are! tfs!
ReplyDeletePretty! I loved your video on your watercoloring!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Thank you for sharing the how to, so great!
ReplyDeleteLovely card and I love the bright colors. Have been eyeing those pencils for a while now. Thanks for the video on how you did the coloring.
ReplyDeleteLovely card!!! I love using the watercolor pencils!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I have those pencils, too, so I'll have to try doing this technique with them soon! :)
ReplyDeleteStephanie, beautiful card. Love all the bright colours. Can't wait to receive my March kit.
ReplyDeletegreat tutorial. it looks like a fun technique. :) tsf
ReplyDeleteOk i think i definitly need this kit thanks for the hop just finished now
ReplyDeletepretty - on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteSandra ltb
I have been a member of the SSS card kit since its first release. I love to get the kit in the mail each month. Thanks for the inspiring ideas and techniques.
ReplyDeleteLove this technique. So pretty and makes a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteLove your work! Thanks for the chance to win this awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Brazil
How pretty. What an inspiration. Love the watercolor technique.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! Love this technique!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card...thanks for the inspiration and the video!
ReplyDeletexxx Margreet
Really pretty card. I think I need those pencils!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!! Thanks so much for sharing and for the chance to win!! The video was a nice added suprise!! Have a fabulous weekend!! =)
ReplyDeleteIve been thinking about getting those pencils! great job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Stephanie :-) the colours and whole design are fabulous :-)
ReplyDeleteluv
Lols x x x
Great video on use of colored pencils. I have another brand but will try your technique. Thanks for the chance to win the fabulous March kit.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Stephanie. The watercolor technique is great for these adorable flowers. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI really like your coloring technique. Will have to give it a try. Great card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a simple technique - but so effective
ReplyDeleteI need those pencils as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial. Love your bright floral card, it's awesome. Now I want the pencils and the stamp set lol. :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful card :) thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the pencils too!
ReplyDeleteNice sympathy card. LOVE the watercoloring. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video. It's always great to see the process.
ReplyDeleteStunning card love the colors!!!xo
ReplyDeleteI so need those pencils!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome card! Thanks for sharing the video on making it!
ReplyDeleteThe card is so pretty and colorful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful creation!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the video!
Fun technique and thanks for sharing with a video. I love the watercolor look on cards and this is fantastic!
ReplyDeletegreat colouring!!
ReplyDeleteCute card!
ReplyDeletevery pretty use of the pencils the end result if very soft for this theme.
ReplyDeleteAnother technique to try with the Inktense pencils. So great - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePretty card and an awesome stamp set! Thanks for the video.
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous background! love that!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteThe intence pencils will be something ill look into. But as for now I have good water soluables that I use
Very pretty card and great video! Thanks for the tips on this technique!
ReplyDeleteAnother reason to get the Inktense pencils. Love the effect.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeletethanks for the video! lovely look on this.
ReplyDeleteLove the colourful background...the Inktense pencils look amazing!
ReplyDeletePretty card! Thanks for the video to show how it was done... great colors!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
So pretty! I love all the colors!
ReplyDeleteAmazing background!!! Thanks for the video!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful water coloring!
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ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration - breaking out my waterpencils this weekend :)
ReplyDeleteLove all the wonderful colors!
ReplyDeleteTFS
Wow those colors are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I love the water-colored background with the flowers stamped in white ink.
ReplyDeleteGreat Card!! got to Love those water colored pencils!!
ReplyDeleteI love this card.
ReplyDeleteGreatJob! Gotta love those inktense pencils. I want more, I only have 12 :(. Thanks 4 the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove to see this technique in a video. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!! Love this! A set of cards like this in assorted colors would look awesome!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Stephanie - love the embossed flowers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background and lovely colors you chose. Thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteLinda T
Beautiful technique!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely technique on this beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really pretty card and shows yet another neat way to use the great stamps in this kit - thanks!
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Great technique!
ReplyDeleteGreat technique and color
ReplyDeleteYour watercolour paper is perfect with the Daphne's Closet papers!
ReplyDeleteLove the water colouring! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing the technique. Never thought about taking the brush directly to the pencil.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous take on a sympathy card and thank you for making a great tutorial so I can give it a try myself!
ReplyDeleteJust got my pencils today--can't wait to try them out!
ReplyDeleteI love those Inktense pencils, too! So glad to see the many ways to use them. I love to use them in backgrounds and that's why I'm thinking of investing in the blocks! Lovely card. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and bright
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice change for a sympathy card. Love the watercolor technique. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThis hop has been so much fun - seeing everyones awesome ideas and love your beautiful background.
ReplyDeleteFabulous background! Thanks for the video and the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I bought the inktense pencils but have yet to really play with them!
ReplyDeleteLovely card and thanks for the video tutorial.
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
thank you for the tutorial! I have the intense pencils and it is good to see this technique
ReplyDeleteHolly
Beautiful colouring with the Inktense pencils. Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteColorful card love it, Thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteWhat great colors and an awesome tutorial!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if I could do this with inktense pencils. Now I know how! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, Stephanie! I love how you were able to achieve such rich colors with the Inktense pencils! Thanks so much for the video, too!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness!! So pretty! I just love this hop!
ReplyDeleteStephanie, this is gorgeous!!!! I just got my Inktense pencils, so I will have to give this s try!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful card. Your embossed and coloured panel is so pretty. Thanks for the tutorial on how you made it. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved your technique! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA great video of your watercolor technique. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love your coloring!
ReplyDeleteThe embossed flowers are lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a colorful, embossed card to bring some sunshine for the family.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video - it helps so much!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the look of these pencils and have them on my wish list. Thank you for the video showing your watercolor technique!!!
ReplyDeleteI just got some of hose pencils, great tutorial, and lovely card. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove the use of watercolors. I really like the bright colors.
ReplyDeleteI love your card. The water colors are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteI also bought the Derwent Inktense pencils (but alas, only 12...not quite all the colors you have--still they are COOL, aren't they?) I loved seeing your technique. thanks for the opportunity to win
ReplyDeleteAdorable Card!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for brightening up my day. Love you use of pencils.
ReplyDeletelove this card and the watercoloring technique!
ReplyDeleteLovely card and watercoloring technique!
ReplyDeleteWhat an I say ... simply wonderful! So creative! Love it xxxx
ReplyDeleteLove that background technique!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sympathy card. Thanks for the video to show how you made the card.
ReplyDeleteI love your ideas and I think this whole kit is great! Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeletethank you for the helpful tutorial! I really want to try this technique and I am drooling over those inktencils - wow!!!!! The final card is bright & lovely!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! Love how the colors turned out!
ReplyDeletethank you for this video - lovely coloring.
ReplyDeleteLove this card!
ReplyDeleteLove this card!
ReplyDeleteComing back to watch your video Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteLove that video!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card!!
ReplyDeleteLove your colorful focus panel! TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Must get my pencils out and give them a work out!
ReplyDeleteOh awesome effect with the pencils! Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteHi Stephanie!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your GORGEOUS card! Your watercolor effect is BEAUTIFUL! I purchased those Inktense pencils but have been hesitant to try them...thank you for the inspiration! :) have a wonderful day!
Yowza----beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteLearned something new, well I don't know if I really learned until I try:) Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm going to give this a try!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video! Love your card.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty background! Thanks for your video tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in your card.
ReplyDeletelove the gorgeous blend of colours...!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty watercolor background!
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous! I love the Inktense pencils used like this...so pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting us see your process with the Inktense pencils! Love the way the panel and your finished card turned out!
ReplyDeleteLove the watercolor effect! Going to have to get those Inktense pencils.
ReplyDeleteWonderful blending of colors for the watercolor background. Very pretty! Thank you for the inspiration!
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