Hi friends! Heather Hoffman here today with a trio of cards using one tiny little stamp set that has so many possibilities! The Budding Blossoms set is newly released in the Rainbow Splash collection, which is perfect for simple cardmaking, and I thought it would be fun to show how just this one set and very simple supplies could create so many different cards!

The Budding Blossoms stamp and die were actually designed by my daughter, Katie who is now working as a graphic designer for Simon Says Stamp. She had come up with some ideas to use this set, so I asked her if I could use those as inspiration to create actual cards. I added some simple touches to make them my own, and I think they are absolutely ADORABLE!

To start with, I stamped lots of the images from the set in Nocturne ink, and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. This gave them lovely shine, and also made them work for some simple Copic coloring without the ink smudging. I used lots of Copic marker colors to get some simple dimension, but this could easily be done with watercolors, colored pencils, or simpler color combos. Once they were all colored, I die cut them all with the coordinating dies.

Instead of using a die to cut a decorative edge (which would be a lovely option!), I tore some white paper to add a bit of texture on the edges. Then, I blended some Butter ink on the cardbase behind where the torn edge would sit to help it pop a bit extra and add some more dimension. Before adhering those front panels, I stamped my sentiments, then popped those panels up with foam dimension. I stamped the water from the watering can on one card with Marine ink as well.

Final touch was a rounded corner on each card, and a sprinkle of Dazzling Gems in Clear for some sparkle! I just love the fresh spring vibe these cards give me!

Do you like to see how many ways you can use one simple stamp set? It’s always fun to challenge yourself to keep the supplies simple and let the designs shine!

SUPPLIES:

Rainbow Splash Stamps and Dies… [ SSS ] Rainbow Splash Clear Stamps Budding… [ SSS ] Rainbow Splash Wafer Dies Budding… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Brush Powder Tool… [ SSS ] WOW Dual Speed Heat Tool wzht-usa [ SSS ] Rainbow Splash Large Blending Brush rst1 [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Dazzling… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Place and Score… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Perfect… [ SSS ] Hammermill WHITE 100 LB SMOOTH… [ SSS ] Anna Griffin EMPRESS MINI Die Cutting… [ SSS ] We R Makers Cropadile CORNER CHOMPER… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Big Momma Foam Tape… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Thin White 3D Foam… [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker BG05 HOLIDAY BLUE [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker BG10 COOL SHADOW [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker BG15 AQUA Blue [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker BG34 HORIZON GREEN [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker B02 ROBIN”S EGG… [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker b41 POWDER BLUE [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker RV23 PURE PINK [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker R85 ROSE RED… [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker E07 LIGHT… [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker R29 LIPSTICK RED… [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker R39 GARNET Dark Red [ SSS ] Copic Sketch MARKER YR09 CHINESE ORANGE [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker YR16 APRICOT… [ SSS ] Copic Sketch MARKER YR24 PALE SEPIA [ SSS ] Copic Sketch MARKER Y15 CADMIUM YELLOW [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker Y35 MAIZE Bright… [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker Y23 YELLOWISH… [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker YG03 YELLOW GREEN [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker YG25 CELADON… [ SSS ]

Thanks so much for stopping by!