Hello my friends! I am sorry for my long absence. I had a little break. I didn't plan it nor had
I intended to take a break, it just happened. And I can't say that I haven't enjoyed it. But I've had an influx of emails over the past couple of weeks, from everyone wanting to know if I was okay, so I figured it was time for me to come out of hiding.
I have a lot going on behind the scenes! I've got new dies coming to Papertrey Ink on March 15th. I'm super excited about those. I'll have some projects to share with you on the 11th! I've got several guest design team spots coming up, and even a new team starting in April. Good stuff! I'm excited! And I've finally moved on from Christmas and winter stuff, and am enjoying seeing some flowers and spring colors. The weather here has been unbelievably warm for this time of the year, and I've spent a lot of time out in the woods with the kids and dogs. Loving that!
Anyway, I have a new card to share with you today featuring one of the new stamp sets and coordinating dies from the Simon Says New Beginnings Release. This set is called More Spring Flowers, and it is just beautiful! Some really amazing things in this release! Just in time for spring too!
Aren't those flowers beautiful! This was really a fun set to color. I used my Copic markers on this, and added a few white dots of acrylic paint.
The background was blended with Distress inks on Bristol Board. I used Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Dusty Concord, and Picked Raspberry. I blended those onto the Bristol Board, then splattered some of the same colors afterwards. I also splattered some white acrylic paint on there too.
All of the stamps were cut out with the coordinating dies and popped up with foam tape. The sentiment was stamped in Simon Says black ink and it is included in the Hope Blooms Set.
You can check out the whole release HERE or by clicking on the banner below!
Thank you so much for stopping by! I'll be back soon with more exciting things! No more break for me!
Kay :)
Nice to see you back!!! Wonderful card!!!
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It's nice to see you back! You've been missed!
ReplyDeleteOh Kay, how I've missed your bright, happy and cheery posts. I'm so happy to "see" you and your gorgeous work again! Sometimes a break is just what you need to recharge those amazing creative energies. I'm happy you had time for romps through the woods and all the other good things you've done to treat yourself well. I look forward to seeing what you have in store for us. All in good time, though! Big happy hugs! :)
ReplyDeleteWOWZER!!!!!!!!! What a way to come back - this is I think the most beautiful card I have ever seen - LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back - so happy to see you post tonight.
Sue K (Australia)
Glad to hear you are doing well and your absence was for good reasons. I have missed your work and you just showed up with a stunner! I love it! Gorgeous colouring on this new set and love the inked background.
ReplyDeleteI'm wild with joy in hearing your fabulous news, Kay! Great that you took a break, because it appears you'll be back, energized and rejuvenated! Excited to see the new ventures you have in store for us! Your card here: absolutely, completely and totally stunning! Your 'magic touch' continues to dazzle and delight!
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oh happy day! This is SO beyond beautiful Kay! Gorgeous coloring and presentation! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, Kay and I am ever so happy to see your work again! You select the most gorgeous colors for your art! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card Kay. Your coloring is so fabulous and of course that background is just perfect. I'm glad to see you back in blog land and congrats on all the new things you have coming up. I'm super excited for you. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThis card is Gorgeous! Your talents are amazing. The colors are so springy.
ReplyDeleteKay this is beyond gorgeous. As I read your post and how you created this design I can see and feel the inspiration and the care you put into designing it. As I said on IG I wish I could create like you, you inspire me so much my friend!
ReplyDeleteYour card is outstanding, Kay - the combination of brilliant, bright colours and your white dots is sheer perfection, and the diagonal corner sponge contrast ... sigh! What can I say that hasn't - or won't - be said already. Your card is quite simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteYay, welcome back Kay! I was one who kept checking your blog as couldn't believe you weren't creating and posting. You are truly an inspiration and this card is an excellent example of that. It's simply divine. Looking forward to all you've got to share with the stamping community!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely exquisite, Kay!!!
ReplyDeleteBoy I have MISSED your fabulous, bright and beautiful cards!!! So glad you are back :)
ReplyDeleteWell, hello there my sweet friend! It's so good to see a post from you, and no surprise that you have created a truly GORGEOUS card, Kay! Beautiful Copic coloring, and I love how you added all those fun splatters!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that you enjoyed your break...you certainly deserved it, but selfishly speaking, I'm really looking forward to all the fun projects you'll be sharing with us...sending big HUGS, and wishing you a great weekend! Barb xo
It was great to see this vibrant "Kay" card on FB! I had to come straight over and welcome you back to Blogland, my friend! You were missed, but breaks and rejuvenating walks in the woods are excellent for the soul!! I'm so becited for all that you have on the horizon to inspire us! This colorful card with a delicious blended background and all those famous layers makes me very happy!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, yes these flowers are awesome.
ReplyDeleteKay, your card is so vibrant and gorgeous! Love your style, whatever you do! And thrilled and excited for your new gig with Papertrey. Actually excited for all of us too! Can't wait to see the new 'Kay' designs!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! So excited for you and for the new opportunities coming your way. They are so lucky to have you! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to have you back Kay, I've missed you! And might I say, you came back with a BANG!! This card is spectacular ~ SWOON!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card! Do you remember what copic colours you used? I have tried a few pinks but they aren't as stunning as yours.
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful to see your cards again! And here's to new beginnings--so excited for you!
ReplyDeleteHi Kay. I was super happy for you that you took a break. Don't you find that sometimes it's the things we don't plan for, that give us extra joy? I wish you lots of fun as you stretch your talent in different ways this coming year, I can't wait. :) And btw, I can totally, 100%, understand why your husband's favorites are your clay ornaments. Kay, they are stunning. So, so great to hear from you again.
ReplyDeleteGlad your back. This card is stunning. Love it. I ordered this set today.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to see you back, Kay! While I've missed seeing your creations, I'm happy knowing you are making time for what you love and those you love, and for yourself!
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning, a breath of fresh air and so beautifully crafted in gorgeous colors. Dear Kay, in the whole wide world there is no one like you!
We all missed you and happy you took a break even if it just worked out that way! This card is Gorgeous in every way,Kay!
ReplyDeleteOh woweee, this is beautiful! That stamp is straight to the top of my 'need' list ;)
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