In Lay Watercolor Die Cutting + Simon’s Making Spirits Bright Blog Hop

232 Responses

  1. Megan N says:

    I love the simple vellum shadow on the sentiment to see it off from the background!

  2. Dave says:

    Hi Nina…you always amaze me with your designs. Thank you for such inspiration.

  3. Jean marmo says:

    Bold and bright! I love it!

  4. This was a lovely video to watch–so many techniques! My daughter and I really enjoyed watching it together.

  5. kristi Quinn says:

    I love the bright pink color on your card!

  6. Heike says:

    what a lovely card really like the use of purple for the sentiment

  7. Carol DuRee says:

    Loved the bright colors on your card! Thank you for sharing.

  8. Martha Berry says:

    Glorious colors for the Season! The bright yellow stars pop on the galaxy background. Pink lettering really bring out the purple hues in the background.

  9. Franka M. says:

    Gorgeous card. thanks for sharing your inspiration.

  10. Rosann Barnes says:

    OMG that inlay process is awesome ! Must try the technique, makes for beautiful card

  11. Rosann Barnes says:

    OMG that inlay process is awesome !

  12. Marina says:

    Beautiful card Nina, I really like the background!

  13. Raven says:

    Beautiful background!

  14. Jackie Price says:

    Beautiful background with the bright yellow stars!! The nontraditional colours are perfect for this card and a great technique. I love the look of the inlaid diecuts!!

  15. Tammy Hanson says:

    Such unique colors. Very non traditional and refreshing.

  16. Stefanie White says:

    Such a pretty card! That sentiment really pops from your painted background and the stars bring it all together!

  17. Wendy Keyes-Turnbull says:

    Oh. My. Gosh! You’ve given me so many ideas with this card! THANK YOU!

  18. Stephanie T says:

    Whoa, your background is incredible. Thanks for sharing all the steps to create it and the entire card. Beautiful.

  19. Love your card, such vibrant colors, and I love the background. Thanks for sharing.

  20. Liz O says:

    Love the watercolor background, you did a wonderful job as always, thanks for the inspiration Nina!

  21. Cindy Thick says:

    Your card is really beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.

  22. Carol Schremmer says:

    A different, striking card

  23. Debbie Barba says:

    Awesome card! The inlaid die cut is amazing! Such vibrant colors too! LOVE it!

  24. Angela Enlow Myhre says:

    Love the bright colors!

  25. jessica kerr says:

    Amazing and eye-popping colors!

  26. Stephanie Tru says:

    Beautiful card. Your videos are so fun to watch because you explain things so well.

  27. Mary Holshouser says:

    Beautiful card.
    The shading of the sky is fantastic.
    The big star and the bright sentiment
    are wonderful.
    thanks for sharing.

  28. Diane says:

    Your card is gorgeous. Thanks for all the great inspiration.

  29. Christy Q says:

    Wow, Nina!! This is breathtaking – I love your card and the inlay diecut technique with the stacked inlay is incredible! I’m definitely trying that today!!! Thank you for your inspiration and sharing your techniques so freely!!!

  30. Henriëtte says:

    One thing is for sure, your card is bright! Gorgeous, thanks for making and showing!

  31. lee says:

    I love the new releases – you have made a fun and exciting card!

  32. Mandy Emerton says:

    Beautiful background with such bright lovely colours!

  33. Mitzie Diaz says:

    Love the beautiful colors! You are truly talented!

  34. MandaLJ says:

    I love the colours you’ve used for your card! So celebratory!

  35. Sheri says:

    I love the new products and what you did with them. Thank you!

  36. Gail Plaskiewicz says:

    I’m a Catholic so any religious cards are cool with me. I love this one! The background is right on and the huge stars to celebrate the most important birth of all are amazing! They are also yellow, my favorite color. I also love the song Oh Holy Night. This card screams me and I’m guessing it screams you because you made it! Thanks for showing us your card and for giving us the chance to win something. Now I am off to the next stop on the hop.

  37. Annalisa says:

    I never would have thought to use an almost fuchsia kind of purple on that card, but you’re right; it does bring out the purples of the background. I think it especially works as the complement to the yellow stars, but again, I never would have thought to do that. So thank you for such a beautiful idea and that the color wheel is a thing that works! :)

  38. Cassi says:

    This background is gorgeous! Thanks for the video and inspiration too!

  39. FeM says:

    Wow your card is awesome.

  40. renee milner says:

    So pretty! I love those star and the sentiment and your fun background.

  41. Mary-Anne V says:

    Love the Vivid colors and the great technique

  42. Lori Hefner says:

    WOW!! Love the vibrant colors:) You’re card is absolutely gorgeous!! Thank you!!

  43. Monique Bromley says:

    Love the bright colors and the background is gorgeous!

  44. Natalie Winterstein says:

    Love your card, what a pretty background!

  45. Laura says:

    Gorgeous card!!

  46. DebbieC says:

    The sentiment is just right for your prettyou background.

  47. Nikki S says:

    I don’t think I would have thought to use that purple mirrored cardstock on a card like that. It worked out so well! Thanks for the inspiration!

  48. Stacey Kowbel says:

    Beautiful card! I love the background.

  49. Sharon Clark says:

    I love your galaxy background.It looks like so much fun to do.

  50. Beautiful card, your colour combo is fab!

  51. Laura Peddicord says:

    The background on your card is pretty and then you added the die cut sentiment. Wow! Absolutely gorgeous.

  52. Dana Joy says:

    Fantastic card Nina Marie. LOVE this background and the beautiful pop of color from the Prima metallic accents.

  53. Kim Faucher says:

    Beautiful coloring and additions of the diecuts!!

  54. Judyt28 says:

    Beautiful combination of colours together. Love the background!

  55. Cheyenne Feece says:

    This whole card is quite eye-catching. Thanks for the inspiration :)

  56. Carmen Lalande says:

    Gorgeous card! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us!

  57. Colleen Howell says:

    Love the Christmas card, the stars are shinning so bright on the night sky background

  58. Very pretty, love that galaxy background!

  59. Marjorie Dumontier says:

    That’s a gorgeous card !!

  60. Stef Perry says:

    Such a lovely background fornthe beautiful star and sentiment. Very pretty card!

  61. Such vibrant color! Amazing card. I really love the stars and the O Holy Night sentiment. Beautiful!

  62. Roz M. says:

    Thanks for sharing this bright and super-fun card, and the great video!

  63. Cathy Lillie says:

    I like how you inlaid the stars into the background, which by the way, is beautifully painted. Thanks for the video tutorial!

  64. Margery C says:

    What a fun and bright card. Love all the watercoloring and details you added. The metallic foil paper is so gorgeous.

  65. Darlene Fellows says:

    Your background is beautiful! Thanks for all the great ideas and inspiration. :)

  66. Riecy says:

    What a fun card. You used one of my favourites in this release.

  67. Stacy V says:

    Your colour combos are always outside my comfort zone, but you make them work so well. Love the non-traditional color combo :)

  68. LC Lamothe says:

    Wow! Gorgeous! I love how the sentiment and stars pop against your amazing background. Very eye-catching and beautiful card!

  69. Sonia W says:

    Great background !!

  70. Katie Kinde says:

    What a great card!

  71. Amy Cooley says:

    I just love the non-traditional colors you used for this beautiful Christmas card!

  72. Carolyn S says:

    What a gorgeous, dramatic card. The night sky is just beautiful and seemed fairly simple (if you are patient). Loved the video showing the process – that is super helpful

  73. Michelle Peacey says:

    Loving the colors you chose – so bright and shiney!

  74. Denise Bryant says:

    Love the night sky! Beautiful card!

  75. kathy A. says:

    What a fun color palette with a retro feel to it! Fun!

  76. Jessica says:

    Such beautiful and vibrant colors!

  77. Terri E Brodhagen says:

    What imagination and work went into the creation of this wonderful card. It is beautiful and fun. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  78. Angela W says:

    The background that you created for these wonderful new dies is fabulous! These were two of my favorite items from this release. Great job on this beautiful card!

  79. Rosemary D says:

    what a lovely card… the background is so pretty!

  80. Memoriesbymanda says:

    Such a pretty card. I love the metallic touches. I’ve never tried the mirror sheets before – they look cool to die cut with.

  81. Phyllis Freese says:

    Pretty galaxy background you created as a backdrop for these pretty Christmas stars. I need to give this technique a try.

  82. Tracy Chambers says:

    I just love the background. I struggle with galaxies, so I will try this technique and hope it looks half as beautiful as your’s. I haven’t done much die inlay, but I am inspired to try this now too. Thank you for the inspiration, and the beautiful examples.
    Take care
    Tracy

  83. Cath Sheard says:

    What a stunning card, love the effect of the vellum behind the sentiment.

  84. Becky Schneider says:

    Very pretty! Thanks for sharing!

  85. LINDA FILLDS says:

    Beautiful card, I havent done any water coloring yet but am going to try soon… tyvm for the video :)

  86. Helen says:

    Thanks for abeautiful carddesign and greatvideo tutorial. This new release is fantastic.

  87. Anita says:

    I love this colorful card!

  88. Mirella Mendez says:

    I like the color you used for the ‘O holy night’ stamp.

  89. Anita says:

    I really love this colorful card!

  90. Carol K says:

    such an inspiring card …

  91. Sandy C. says:

    Those are amazing colors!! Very pretty!! Thanks.

  92. Robyn Oliver says:

    OH such a gorgeous colourful card, lovely

  93. Rufus says:

    This is a great release! Love the watercolor background you created and the inlay technique always looks great.

  94. Tracy A says:

    Gorgeous background. Beautiful card.

  95. Nelissa Winters says:

    Awesome card, so bright & cheerful.

  96. Jill Sharp says:

    What a bright pretty card. Enjoying this release and bloghop.

  97. Janet Ingraham says:

    Truly celebrational colors and awesome background

  98. Gilda (McStamper) says:

    What a wonderful card. The background is so beautiful.

  99. Teresa Doyle says:

    This is truly beautiful Nina, the stars are gorgeous!

  100. Margaret says:

    Love love this card! The background is especially beautiful! I haven’t been very adventurous with watercolors, but you have definitely inspired me!

  101. Brithzi Sandy says:

    Lovely card. Bright and cheery.

  102. Pamela Palm says:

    Great card! Nice and bright!

  103. Carol O’Leary says:

    That card is just beautiful! I love the way you combined the die cut inlay with dimension. Thanks so much for sharing.

  104. Cheryl M. says:

    Love your use of color. So vivid and fibrant. Love this look for holiday cards. Thanks!

  105. Kim Salito says:

    Beautiful card, it has inspired me to try watercoloring some backgrounds.I love the inlaid technique.

  106. Lisa Coville says:

    Such a beautiful, vibrant card Nina-Marie! Thanks for sharing ❤️

  107. Dawn Jones says:

    I love the new products and I love how you made the sentiment the focal point.

  108. Michelle Sabata says:

    Oh, this is SO beautiful! I love your videos, I always learn something new. Thank you for sharing it!

  109. Judie Attard says:

    Stunning colourful card! Love it!

  110. Ashlyn Jaggernath says:

    Love your beautiful, vibrant colours! Thank you for sharing

  111. Tammy B says:

    Great card! The die cut phrase is just gorgeous!

  112. Lindar C says:

    Love the beautiful bold colors in your card. I want everything is this release!

  113. Ashlyn J says:

    Love these vibrant colours for Christmas!

  114. Kristy Mattix says:

    “Making Spirits Bright” and you delivered! Such a bright beautiful card. Thanks.

  115. Lieve S says:

    Beautiful card; with a spectacular background. I like the use of the vellum.
    Thank you for the clear video.

  116. Brenda says:

    Beautiful card, thanks for sharing it!

  117. Roberta S. says:

    Nina Marie, I love how you did the background. You make it look so easy. Beautiful card. Thank you for sharing.

  118. Deborah Rikard says:

    Such lovely vibrant colors! Thank you for the video.

  119. Mary B. says:

    Beautiful card! Thanks for the video.

  120. Like the arrangement & colors. Wonderful dimension effect.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

  121. Valerie DeWitt says:

    Your card is very pretty! Love the watercolor background.

  122. Deborah Kaye says:

    Your card is beautiful! Love the colors!

  123. Connie says:

    Love the oh holy night card. I also love to see your watercolor techniques.

  124. Lisa says:

    Love your card – it’s just gorgeous! I really like the metallic paints and I bet in person it’s really stunning! Thank you for sharing!

  125. Teresa Godines says:

    Love your vibrant colors. Thanks for inspiring me today

  126. cyndi morris says:

    Beautiful card. The background you created is gorgeous.

  127. Linda Miles says:

    Love your design and bright colors!

  128. Bunny says:

    Fabulous card with beautiful colors. Your family and friends must love getting your creations.

  129. Angie Hall says:

    This card is dazzling with all the different shiny elements. Great background.

  130. Pam Marchand says:

    Love all your bold colors…and wonderful tips and ideas. Thanks

  131. Tania K says:

    Gorgeous card! Bright, colourful and beautiful!

  132. Cathy Hughes says:

    Watched the video and I really like the inlay technique. Would love to see this card in person because I don’t think the picture does it justice. Very pretty.

  133. Ann Kulseth says:

    Very colorful and great inspiration for this release.

  134. Marcie Lovett says:

    Beautiful background, Nina!

  135. Lorie Brunner says:

    I so enjoy watching your videos!! You inspire me to do more than I think I can!

  136. Rachel says:

    I think might be my favorite card/project for this hop! The colors & technique are amazing pulled together!!

  137. Mary Jo Stewart says:

    Great ideas. Thanks!

  138. Lisabeth says:

    Love that background! How pretty!

  139. Merrill P says:

    Really like the starry sky background.

  140. kerry myers says:

    I love the background watercolor. Thank you for the video to see how it was done. I haven’t gone back in and continued with layers enough. I think I need to practice more to get gorgeous results like yours! Awesome job!

  141. Denise C. says:

    Your watercolor background is gorgeous!

  142. Isabelle says:

    Thank you for this awesome card and inspiration ! Now I just have to wait for my order to go over the Atlantic Ocean….

  143. Gail Anderson says:

    Beautiful background!

  144. Michelle Hackett says:

    Wow! That’s a lot of work for one card. But boy it sure was beautiful in the end. Great job.

  145. Linda ogburn says:

    Love the bright colors

  146. Anna Sigga says:

    Amazing card and a fab background!

  147. Janice says:

    Love the bright, bold colours you used. Thanks for sharing all the tips!

  148. Berina says:

    Such a beautiful card!! The star is so pretty. I love watching your videos!

  149. Bonnie says:

    Stunning card – love the bright bold colours. Wonderful inspiration!

  150. Lisa K says:

    Such a beautiful background! Your card is spectacular.

  151. Stunning card! You always amaze me! Great new product release from Simon too!

  152. Arlene Rose says:

    Another way to use watercolor!!! Thanks so much!!!

  153. Carla Schechner says:

    Such festive colors!!!!

  154. Olga Pershina says:

    Sooooo beautiful

  155. Linda K says:

    I LOVE that bright pink on this wonderful looking card!

  156. Kelly says:

    Can’t wait to try the layered water color technique. It looks like a lot of fun

  157. Isabel Z says:

    I love blog hops because they inspire me to create.

  158. Christina Luna says:

    You knocked this one right out, the colors are brilliant.Love your work!

  159. liz mca says:

    OK, THis release is so fantastic. When they announce there is a new release I always think I can resist until I see all the beautiful things you designers make! They are all gorgeous!

  160. Carolee McCaslin says:

    WOW what a gorgeous card!!! Love it and this amazing new release!!!

  161. Heather Nelson says:

    Beautiful background and card. I’m in love with the word dies in this release!

  162. Dena J says:

    What a beautiful background! Thank you for sharing your process. Always learn something watching your videos. This is a very versatile release.

  163. Lonnie says:

    I always learn something new in every video. Thank you.

  164. Cindy R says:

    What a beautiful card! I love the technique with the stare and the colors are so vibrant, TFS

  165. diane bolton says:

    great card. love the large sentiment dies!

  166. Charlotte says:

    Pretty card! You are so talented.

  167. Carol Ric says:

    Beautiful background and card.

  168. Linnea Sundstrom says:

    luvin’ that background!!

  169. Maryjo L Monterosso says:

    Your background is gorgeous. Such a beautiful card.

  170. Patricia says:

    such a fresh way to use watercolors

  171. Maggie B says:

    Hi Nina ~ First, I have to say, this SSS release is my very favorite release from them ever. (EVER!) There’s such a wide variety of stamps, stencils and dies so there’s something for everyone. I absolutely love your card. From the beautifully watercolored background to those beautiful stars and that gorgeous sentiment. You’ve brought it all together so wonderfully. Thrilled that you included a video tutorial as well. Thanks so much for the inspiration and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. ~HUGS~
    #kindnessmatters

  172. Julie Panosh says:

    Love your background! Thanks for the inspiration!

  173. Cynthia Cole says:

    Gorgeous card, love it!

  174. Jennifer Martin says:

    Great card! I love the colours.

  175. Jennifer White says:

    Beautiful card. I love the pop of purple.

  176. Barbara Lassiter says:

    Lovely card. I’ve already ordered the Holy Stars die and I appreciate your card and inspiration!

  177. Dianna Sroka says:

    the detail of the background makes this one – how stunning!

  178. Shannon says:

    So pretty – amazing background!

  179. Andrea D. says:

    Love the bright colors for your night sky…just beautiful!

  180. Janet says:

    I just love the Holy Stars, a favorite for me!

  181. HarmonyRose Lane says:

    Vibrant colors; beautiful background!

  182. Tracy says:

    So bright and cheerful!

  183. WOW, This card is so AWESOME !! I am loving the colors you used, they are so bright and pretty together oh and also very unique which is what I really love. Thanks so much for sharing this unique card.

  184. fab background and i love the contrasting yellow and purple, they make each other pop for sure

  185. bev p says:

    Beautiful background. Love that the darker colors don’t dull out the brighter shades. Thank you. I think this may be the most beautiful night/galaxy background I have ever seen.

  186. bev p says:

    This is quite possibly the most beautiful night/galaxy background that I have ever seen. I love that the darker colors don’t dull down the brighter shades. Perfect blend of colors! Thank you.

  187. Janice C says:

    Beautiful card love the bright colors.

  188. Gorgeous and vibrant!! Soooo pretty :)

  189. Broni says:

    What a bright and happy Christmas card! I love it!!

  190. Maureen Reiss says:

    Soooo Bright Bold and Beautiful!!!

  191. Girl, you’ve got some eye for colours, I just adore watching your creations come to life and POP!

  192. Cindy Aguirre says:

    Love the sentiment and great background!

  193. Mary W says:

    Your background is PERFECT for my favorite Christmas song – Oh Holy Night~ just gorgeous!

  194. Daria Zender says:

    Beautiful background, Nina! I love the pop of purple.

  195. Jeanne Beam says:

    What a beautiful card and background is amazing. Thanks for sharing…

  196. Becca Yahrling says:

    The bold, bright colors are so awesome! Beautiful card.

  197. barb p says:

    Love watercolor ideas for cards, thanks for posting this beautiful, vibrant card. Isn’t his a great release!

  198. Janet D. says:

    Your background is amazing!

  199. MelisaF says:

    GORGEOUS background, so bright and festive and love the sentiment idea too! Thanks for another awesome video tutorial.

  200. Janis Ford says:

    So vibrant! Love it!

  201. Christy M says:

    Such a pretty card. I really like the new Christmas sentiment dies.

  202. susi says:

    Love how the diecuts pop off that gorgeous starry BG!

  203. Ilda says:

    You card is SO bright and cheerful! A beauty to look at Nina :)

  204. FD91354 says:

    Lovely card idea. I love how you combine different medias and make gorgeous creations!

  205. joy meadows says:

    A very bright and colorful card! Love it!!

  206. Stanlee Runner says:

    Beautiful card, the background is amazing.

  207. Pat Blankenship says:

    Beautiful card that demonstrates the wonderful versatility of watercolor! The card is eye candy for the soul!

  208. Marilynn Solis says:

    I just love the bright colors. You always inspire.

  209. lynda says:

    Love the beautiful background you created on this card!

  210. susan r wareham says:

    So Bright and colorful

  211. Lisa Beeman says:

    Great card, love the background!

  212. Judy R. says:

    Your background is so striking! I’m not sure that I’d not end up with a hot mess. Might have to try it anyway.

  213. Mary G says:

    Love the background… and the layering. Great ideas!

  214. Sara says:

    I’m addicted to your videos! I have learned a lot in a very short time frame. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Beautiful and eyecatching card, i love the colors.

  215. Dee Earnshaw says:

    Super bright , cheery card – love the colors you used:)

  216. Debbie says:

    Beautiful colors, thanks for Sharing inspiration and techniques

  217. Connie G says:

    Love your background! The dies from this release are nothing short of amazing!!

  218. Therese A says:

    Your card just pops off the paper! Beautiful and fun. Thanks for the inspiration.

  219. Debbie Rumpza says:

    Gorgeous card. I love your background and the details.

  220. Donna Gourley says:

    Such a bright, vibrant card today. Thanks for sharing.

  221. Jackie P says:

    Gorgeous card! I love the bright colors and that background is awesome.

  222. Cecie H says:

    Beautiful work! I especially love your background. It inspires me to give it a try. Thank you for sharing!

  223. Love the background. Thanks for the great video.

  224. Arianna Barbara says:

    Gorgeous card!!! Love this combo of colors!!!

  225. Aimee LaCroix-Slocum says:

    Beautiful card, so bold and bright!

  226. Angela R says:

    I like the bright color used on the O Holy NIght die. Very nice card!

  227. Amanda Lanager says:

    Just bright and cheerful colors! Love it.

  228. Lori B says:

    Love the background-such a lovely night sky! The way you did the sentiment is a fun idea-I’m going to remember to try that-thanks!!

  229. Sarah M says:

    Great card! Love the bright colors and the products you used from the new release.

  230. Stunning background! Love it!

  231. Kris Schleich says:

    Beautiful work! Thank you for the ideas!

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