Sparkly Details on Stamped Images + Embossing on an Angle—Plus a Blog Hop
I was really excited to play with the Always and Forever stamp set from Simon Says Stamp’s new To Be Loved release. The card I created features a fun angled embossing folder technique, which really added a lot of movement to the design.
Other fun products I incorporated into this card were Pawsitively Saturated Inks and Opal Dazzling Gems from Simon, the Fringed Scalloped Frames from Memory Box, plus glitter! The full supply list can be found below.
In addition to the card project, the video I have to share also features an interview I did with the illustrator of the set—my mom, Ann-Marie Trapani! She shares some fun details about the set, plus inspiration that she created! You can find her work on Instagram and Substack—be sure to follow her!
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BLOG HOP DETAILS
- KEEP HOPPING: If you have just started hopping along with us, your next stop is Laura Bassen’s blog! If you would like to see the entire hop list, you can find that at the Simon Says Stamp Blog!
- FREE GIFT: With any $50 or more purchase of Simon’s To Love or To Be Loved collections, you will get the Circle Hoops embossing folder FREE with your purchase. No code required!
- GIVEAWAY: Simon is giving away a $25 gift card to someone who comments on this post! If you leave a comment, check back at the Simon blog next week to see if you won the giveaway.
- MORE INSPIRATION: Also be sure to check out the Simon Says Stamp Blog Galleries for additional inspiration using the Festive Fun release. We all inspire each other and this is a great resource that I use personally to see ideas using the products from this collection!
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Such a beautiful card with lovely pastel colors. Great embossing folder and sweet stamps
Very elegant and classy.
What a gorgeous Valentine! Just beautiful!
Your card is beautiful
I really enjoyed the interview with your mom! Yours and your mom’s cards are beautiful- you’re both very talented!
Your card is lovely. It has a vintage flare to it. Beautiful!
Your card has a beautiful vintage vibe. I love it!
Love the soft and pretty colours.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful card and video, too!
Beautiful! Your blending is so stunning!
Beautiful card–love all of the gorgeous layers and lovely bird! So sweet!
Incredibly beautiful card! Love the angled embossing and the gorgeous ink blending!
Gorgeous colors, I’m in love with everything!
Reminiscent of a vintage card – beautiful.
Gorgeous card! Love the embossing on an angle technique. Provides beautiful interest and detail.
Ooh the blend on the scallop fringed frame is just gorgeous! Love your card!
Very pretty card
Beautiful layering and colors! Love the heart design and bird!
What a beautiful card!! I love this so much!
Hi, Nina Marie! What a beautiful card! Lovely colors.
Nina-Marie, your card is so soft and has an amazing reminiscent feel of a vintage romance. I just love it ❤️
Well I totally enjoyed your interview with your Mom! And the set she created is awesome! Crazy fun that your mother actually is a crafter too! Where have you been hiding her?
Such a pretty card! Love the soft colors, and the wonderful details.
Such a fun and colorful card. Love Love Love
Such a beautiful design! I really love the colours you used on your background panel!
So bright and colorful!
Thanks for sharing your pretty card.
Such a pretty card. Thanks for the inspiration.
Love the colors, Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful card, I really love the colors and how you brought them across your card and how you angled the floral heart. Thank you for the helpful video as well
So adorable. I LOVE the bird! And the colors look wonderful.
Love the soft colors. Beautiful card
Great card, I love the background with so many colors!
Such a cute card. I love your background!
This is beautiful Nina! Such pretty colors.
So soft and delicate looking, beautiful.
LOVE this card! Thank you for sharing both you and your mom’s wonderful talent! Keep up the inspiration!
WOW that is one stunning card, thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous card incorporating such sweet elements.
Loved the interview with your mom!!!! Gorgeous card Nina!!!!
Stunning background for your card.
Moms are special -thanks for sharing that. Your use of products always bring inspiration
I ADORE the texture and layers! Stunning design!
Love the soft ink blending on the embossed background, plus the heart set at an angle. Basically I just love the whole card!
This is an absolutely gorgeous card. The colors go so well together and give a soft look. I love the idea to emboss at an angle and the whole idea is creative and I can just stare at this card forever!! All the added details really pulled it together. I will be purchasing this stamp set. Thanks for sharing!
Love all the colors and textures in this beautiful Valentine’s Day card. Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful card! I love your colors and the way you inked it. And loved the interview with your mom! How wonderful to have that relationship!
This is such a beautiful stamp set and dies. Congratulations to you and your mom.
Your design is beautiful. It would make a tremendous wedding card too.
Beautiful card
I’m always so amazed at the beautiful cards you make! You seem to be able to use products in ways I’d never think of on my own! Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us!!
Such a beautiful card!
Beautiful card; lovely color blending.
Watched on your YouTube channel. What beautiful work you did on your card. I love this stamp and die set, To be loved. A great interview with your lovely mom too❣️
Beautiful job on your card. Such eye relaxing color choices and you did an awesome job on the background :)
Sooo beautiful! I love the gorgeous design and soft colors!
Bee-utiful card creation. Enjoyed interview with your mother & how to make card.
Such a gorgeous Feminine card. I would love to receive a card this beautiful. Love everything about it.
Clearly talent runs in the family. I enjoyed the interview and all the various ways to use this set.
What a beautiful card!
Nina-Marie, spectacular from start to finish! I loved the interview w your Mom, how cool! Her stamp/die set is so awesome! Loved her cards & your cards! Your tutorial was the best as well! Great way to start the day!
Beautiful card, love the soft colors.
I adore the inking on the background – like a warm and cuddly white blanket of happiness! Inspiration strikes!