Watercolor Scene with Zig Markers + Simon’s Masterpieces Collection Reveal
Hello friends! Today I have the pleasure of showcasing the newly revealed Simon Says Stamp Masterpieces Collection!
This collection is a truly special one from Simon and has been a labor of love for Heidi and the entire Simon family for almost a year. I’m so excited for the release of this special collection, and to personally be a part of this wonderful family!
Let me tell you a bit about this awesome collection! The Masterpieces box is a collection of new stamps, dies and inks from some of your favorite brands, including: Altenew, Clearly Besotted, Hero Arts, Lawn Fawn, Mama Elephant, Memory Box, Reverse Confetti, Tim Holtz, WPlus9… and of course, Simon Says Stamp! The box is available at limited quantities and once it is sold out, they won’t be restocking… so get yours quick!!!
Also, one of the stamp sets included in the Masterpieces collection is the Tim Holtz Crazy Dogs set. For those of you who already preordered this set from Simon Says Stamp, you can cancel the preorder if you purchase the Masterpieces box.
So let’s check out some inspiration using the new goodies, shall we???
FLORAL CARD FEATURING HAPPY DAY
My first card features the beautiful Happy Day stamp set from Simon Says Stamp. I love the beautiful outline floral images included in this set, perfect for coloring with markers, watercolors and more! I decided to do some stamping and Copic coloring to create an almost one-layer card.
I started by stamping the florals and leaves onto an A2 card base using a few Simon Says Stamp dye ink colors. Simon inks are permanent, so they will not bleed when used with alcohol markers like Copics; they can also be used with watercolors.
The outline images I colored completely with Copics; for the solid-stamped images, I added shading only, since they already had a “base coat” of color applied from the stamping. I used the following Copic combinations to color these images:
pink flowers: R11, R21, R22, E31, E35, E29
yellow flowers: Y11, Y08, Y18, E53, E31, E35
dark green leaves: G94, G99
light green leaves: YG23, G07
coral berry clusters: R02, R11
purple clusters: BV08
random berries: R11, R21, BG01, BG53
For the sentiment, I used Simon’s Cobblestone ink and fussy cut it from white cardstock before adhering it to the card with foam tape. For a bit of final embellishing, I used Spectrum Noir’s clear overlay sparkle pen to add some glitter.
SUPPLIES USED IN FLORAL CARD
FEATURING HAPPY DAY STAMP SET
FLORAL CARD FEATURING FLORAL FRAMES
This next card features the Altenew Floral Frame stamp set. I love the rose image that is included in the set and I wanted to do some watercoloring with this to create a pretty all-occasion card. I also wanted to give this card a bit more of an elegant feel to match the style of the images, so I paired Ranger Perfect Pearl powders with Zig Clean Color brush markers and I LOVE the results!
I started by heat embossing a sentiment in platinum embossing powder; next, I stamped all the images around the sentiment in Simon’s Clear embossing ink. This gave me a sticky impression to apply my Perfect Pearl powder onto. I used one of the brushes that are designed to be used with Perfect Pearls and applied the powder over the clear stamped images. The result was a stunning outline design of florals and leaves…. ready to be colored!
I colored the images with the following Zig marker combinations for those of you interested:
roses: Purple 082
large leaf sprigs: Mid Green 046, Olive Green 043
small leaves: Pale Green 045, Light Green 041
yellow flowers: Bright Yellow 052
berry clusters: Violet 080, Olive Green 043
splatters: Beige 072
background: Light Blue 036, Pale Green 045
I finished off the card using a bit of natural hemp from Hemptique. I really love how the card has such a etherial feel to it; makes me think of a secret garden!
SUPPLIES USED IN FLORAL CARD
FEATURING HAPPY DAY STAMP SET
FALL SCENE CARD FEATURING JUMP FOR JOY
My final card features the adorable Lawn Fawn Jump for Joy stamp and die set! These little cuties are SO stinkin’ cute, I just had to make a fun fall scene for them! I colored them with my Zig Clean Color brush markers and I’ll be walking you through how I created this entire card in the video below.
For those of you interested in the color combinations used on this card, I have them listed below and in the video.
fox: Orange 070, Light Brown 061
hedgehog: Flesh Colour 071, Dark Brown 062, Dark Oatmeal 066, Beige 072, Oatmeal 064
owl: Dark Brown 062, Light Brown 061
rake: Beige 072, Dark Oatmeal 066, Olive Green 043
leaves: Orange 070, Brown 060, Yellow 050, Wine Red 024, Olive Green 043
grass border: Mid Green 046
forest border: Olive Green 043, Mid Green 046, Deep Green 044
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SUPPLIES USED IN FALL SCENE CARD
FEATURING JUMP FOR JOY STAMP AND DIE SET
NINA, I just wanted to tell you how remarkable your flower cards are in this post. I return often just to gaze at them:)) Thank you for sharing your talent is such a BEAUTIFUL way that is so uniquely YOU!
Oh Nina, they’re stunning! I love both the new floral stamps, and you did such an amzing job showing them off. How darn cute is this new Jump for Joy set. I love the scene you built and the bright colors. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
I’m having a hard time choosing a favorite! Thanks for the color tips too!
OMG! Love your cards. The way you use the Zig markers is AMAZING.
What gorgeous cards!! Thank you for the videos
Beautiful cards
I love the beautiful floral cards. The colors are awesome. I love the Lawn Fawn critters with the fall scenery; so whimsical. All of your cards are so inspiring.
Nina Marie, your cards are fantastic. I love them all. 😉
Keep smiling girl cause I’m smiling at your lovely cards! Thank you! Denise
Incredible cards. Love the colors!
Those lawn fawn critters are too cute.. love those markers thought!!!
Beautiful colors!
Really like the fussy cut sentiment in the first card – that’s my favorite! The critters in the lawn fawn set are so adorable when all together ^_^
So pretty
Extraordinary use of these products. Each of your gorgeous cards are perfectly done and very different, which proves you’re talented in so many ways.
Love the variety used of flowers used on your card with beautiful coloring. Also love the Lawn Fawn card very cute.
I, too, like that you post the color combos. The cards are beautiful!
Wow! So cuteeee!!!
Super cute Nina! Say…what paper did you use for the Jump for joy images in the beginning?
All three cards are stunning. Thanks for listing the color combos
So helpful to me. Thanks for so much inspiration
Omg Nina… you did it again; making me crazy about your works hihi