Winter forest watercoloured snowy scene Christmas card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2018/10/snowy-forest-blog-hop-giveaway/

I usually pair snowflakes with blues, but for my card today I went with some green hues for a woodland winter scene. This post is part of a blog hop to celebrate the new Fun & Festive release from Simon Says Stamp. I’ve more details on the hop below but for now, let’s take a closer look at this card. I’ve linked all supplies at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links used.

Winter forest watercoloured snowy scene Christmas card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2018/10/snowy-forest-blog-hop-giveaway/

I watercoloured a loose background using PinkFresh liquid watercoloursSapphire and Key Lime. Although the PinkFresh watercolours are vibrant, they can still create beautiful soft, muted looks too. On top of the watercolours, I stamped the Mod Trees Background in clear embossing ink and white heat embossed. I used Cold Pressed watercolour card for the watercolouring and so the heat embossing isn’t perfect, but actually, I think these slightly distressed trees fit with the overall look. I splattered with leftover paint and some white gouache and then set aside to dry.

Winter forest watercoloured snowy scene Christmas card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2018/10/snowy-forest-blog-hop-giveaway/

I die cut two Alicia snowflakes, one from Ivory card and one from a card I’d watercoloured with the same PinkFresh paints. I also die cut a Rina snowflake from Ivory card and then rubbed Ranger Multi Medium Matte over them and dunked them in Tim Holtz dry distress rock candy glitter – my favourite way to take a snowflake up a notch, just look at that sugary sparkle!

Winter forest watercoloured snowy scene Christmas card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2018/10/snowy-forest-blog-hop-giveaway/

For the sentiment, I stamped a beautiful greeting from the Christmas Wishes set in clear embossing ink on Slate card and trimmed to a banner before foam mounting over the watercoloured background. I then tucked the three snowflakes around the sentiment piece and embellished with Pink & Main silver glossy dots and Pastel Paradise sequins. The finished panel is foam mounted on an Ivory card base. I love the off-white colour of Ivory card as it tends to match better with a watercolour card than pure white does.

MORE INSPIRATION

I’ve been busy the last couple of days sharing cards using new products from the release. This card uses one of Suzy Plantamura’s Paintable Prints – these are a fabulous way to create quick and easy holiday cards at this time of year. I used more glittery Rina snowflakes and a sentiment combined using the Merry die and a sentiment strip from the Ornamental set to cover up a mess I made of the original sentiment on the card ;) You can read more about this card in the full post here.

This card hits all my cute buttons! The Picture Book die series is as popular as ever and my card uses the Big Picture Book Puppy as well as the Big Picture Book Standing Body and Big Picture Book Tails – yes, there are bodies and tails for all your critter needs now too! I created a Christmas Sweater-look using the Critter Sweaters set, and more love for the Rina snowflake die paired with a greeting from the Tiny Words Christmas set. You can read more about this card in the full post here.

SIMON SAYS STAMP FUN AND FESTIVE RELEASE

Here’s a look at the full Simon Says Stamp Fun & Festive release.

SSS WINTER SCENE
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SSS WINTER SCENE Wafer Dies
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CZ Design ORNAMENTAL
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CZ Design ORNAMENTAL Wafer Dies
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CZ Design BESTIES
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CZ Design BESTIE Wafer Dies
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SSS CRITTER SWEATERS Wafer Dies
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SSS CRITTER SWEATERS
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SSS MELE KALIKIMAKA
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SSS CHRISTMAS WISHES
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SSS TINY WORDS CHRISTMAS
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SSS PUNNY ANIMALS
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SSS MOD TREES BACKGROUND
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SSS OUTLINE SNOWFLAKES
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SSS THEREFORE
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BIG PICTURE BOOK BIG BODY Wafer Dies
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BIG PICTURE BOOK CROUCHING PAWS Wafer…
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SSS BIG PICTURE BOOK HUGS Wafer Dies
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SSS BIG PICTURE BOOK STANDING BODY…
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SSS BIG PICTURE BOOK TAILS Wafer Dies
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SSS BIG PICTURE BOOK PUPPY Wafer Dies
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SSS BIG PICTURE BOOK KOALA Wafer Dies
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SSS BIG PICTURE BOOK BEAR Wafer Dies
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SSS BIG PICTURE BOOK RACCOON Wafer Dies
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SSS BIG PICTURE BOOK JACK RUSSEL…
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SSS CHRISTMAS TREE STITCHING Wafer Dies
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SSS KADYN SNOWFLAKE Wafer Dies
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SSS RINA SNOWFLAKE Wafer Dies
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SSS ALICIA SNOWFLAKE Wafer Dies
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SSS HAPPY CHRISTMAS Wafer Dies
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CZ Design MERRY Wafter Dies
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SSS HOLIDAY WORDS ON A LINE Wafer Dies
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SSS DANCING DEER Wafer Die
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SSS SNOWFLAKE TAGS Wafer Dies
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SSS WATERMELON Wafer Dies
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SSS YOU’RE SO KIND Wafer Die
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CZ Design BABE Wafer Dies
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SSS EARTH HAS MUSIC Wafer Dies
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SSS Suzy’s SNOWMEN Watercolor Prints
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SSS LINE CIRCLES Stencil
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SSS FROSTY SNOW Sequins
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SSS CHRISTMAS MAGIC Sequins
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SSS HOLIDAY WREATH Sequins
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BLOG HOP

As mentioned above, today’s post is part of a blog hop to celebrate the Fun & Festive release from Simon Says Stamp. Use code FEST587 get a Festive Stickles FREE with any purchase valid until 11.59pm ET 14 October. Also, Simon is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from comments left. The winners will be chosen over the weekend and announced on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday.

Hopefully, you arrived here from Simon’s blog but if not that is the best place to start, and now it’s time to head on over to …

YANA SMAKULA!

Simon Says Stamp Blog
Debby Hughes
Yana Smakula
Yoonsun Hur
Amy Rysavy
Heather Ruwe
Lisa Addesa
Marge Yoon
Lea Lawson
Kristina Pokazanieva
Cheiron Brandon
Mindy Baxter
Anna-Karin Evaldsson

SUPPLIES

You can find links to the supplies I’ve used below; click on the picture or shop icon to get taken directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can read my affiliate and product disclosure here. I genuinely appreciate your support.

SSS MOD TREES BACKGROUND
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SSS CHRISTMAS WISHES
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SSS ALICIA SNOWFLAKE Wafer Dies
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SSS RINA SNOWFLAKE Wafer Dies
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pinkfresh liquid watercolor at Simon…
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Pinkfresh Studio SAPPHIRE Liquid…
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Pinkfresh Studio KEY LIME Liquid…
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Winsor Newton PERMANENT WHITE 14ml…
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Arches COLD PRESSED WATERCOLOR PAD…
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#…
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#…
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Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad…
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Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER…
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Tim Holtz Distress Stickles Dry…
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Pink and Main SILVER Glossy Dots PMGD01
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Little Things From Lucy’s Cards…
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Tim Holtz Tonic GLASS MEDIA MAT 1914e
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MINI MISTI
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MISTI MINI MOUSE PAD INSERT 000199
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MAGNETIC BLOCK FOR MISTI
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3M DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE
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Ranger MULTI MEDIUM MATTE Glue
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Tim Holtz Tonic MAXI GUILLOTINE…
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Scor-Pal MINI SCOR-BUDDY Scoring Board
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SSS SMALL TEFLON BONE FOLDER
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Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun
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Ranger ANTI-STATIC POUCH ink62332
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Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING STORAGE…
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Spellbinders PLATINUM 6 Die Cutting…
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PIN ME

Summary of the project which gives all the views of the card in one photo :D I’d love if you pinned and called by on Pinterest :D

Winter forest watercoloured snowy scene Christmas card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2018/10/snowy-forest-blog-hop-giveaway/

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