Studio Monday with Nina-Marie: Watercolored Frenchie Retirement Card!

Studio Monday with Nina-Marie

Hello crafters, it’s Nina-Marie here with you today! I am very excited to be back again with you this week, sharing a Summery retirement card using our Simon exclusive Chillin’ Frenchies stamp set!

When you retire, I feel like that qualifies as a permanent vacation, right? I know a few retirees that say they are busier now than they were when they worked! But at least if you are retired, you can make your own schedule… so that seems almost like a vacation! :) 

I paired this beach-lovin’ Frenchie with an umbrella from our Simon exclusive Summer Cuddly Critters stamp set, and our new Waves background cling stamp… that watery effect was super-fun to create! I used watercolors and Distress Resist Spray for an beachy waves (or maybe poolside!) feel. 

Of course, I couldn’t help but use some fun sequins in my design, so I popped a few of the new Marina sequins around the card, which really tied in well with the rest of the colors I used! 

Want to see how I made this card? Be sure to check out the video below! 

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Simon Says Stamps and Dies CHILLIN…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps CHILLIN…
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Simon Says Stamp CHILLIN FRENCHIES…
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Simon Says Stamps And Dies SUMMER…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps SUMMER CUDDLY…
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Simon Says Stamp SUMMER CUDDLY…
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Simon Says Cling Stamp WAVES…
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Simon Says Stamp ROUNDED CORNER…
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Simon Says Stamp Sequins MARINA…
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Jane Davenport GLITZ-SEA 12 COLOR…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
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Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad…
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Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad…
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Tonic WHITE BLIZZARD Nuvo Glitter…
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Tonic MORNING DEW Grande Nuvo Crystal…
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Tim Holtz Distress RESIST SPRAY…
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MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool…
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Ranger GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue…
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Uni-Ball Pen Signo Gel WHITE UM-153
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Brutus Monroe ALABASTER Ultra Fine…
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Arches COLD PRESSED WATERCOLOR PAD…
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Bazzill WHIRLYPOP Card Shoppe Heavy…
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#…
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3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE…
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  1. So cute! The he waves background just sets it off perfectly. Thank you so much for the video. It’s so helpful to see how you create and color.

  2. How adorable and fun! Beautiful coloring! Thank you for the great tutorial and coloring tips!

  3. Woof derful ! On the subject of retirement my dad can’t see how he ever fitted time to go to work in, whereas my mom would love to know when her retirement starts lol.x

  4. I wish I can retire soon and enjoy a vacation like this on the beach. It is a distant dream. Lol. Love the comfy feeling you have created with your coloring.Hugs

  5. Fantastic card. Love the colours . The Watercoloring is great. Thank you for the tips on Watercoloring.

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