Distress Oxide ink blended background with beautiful heat embossed cherry blossom tree. Handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/03/blossom-inspiration/

Today I have a couple of simple, softly Distress Oxide Ink blended cards heat embossed with the gorgeous Blossoming set which is part of the new Fresh Bloom release from Simon Says Stamp. I’ve linked all supplies at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

SIMON SAYS STAMP FRESH BLOOM RELEASE

So let’s take a look at what’s included in the new Fresh Bloom release.

* SSS Fresh Bloom
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* SSS BUNNY WISHES Set
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* SSS BUNNY WISHES
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* SSS BUNNY WISHES Dies
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* SSS BLOSSOMING Set
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* SSS BLOSSOMING
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* SSS BLOSSOMING Dies
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* SSS SKETCH TULIP BOUQUET Set
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* SSS SKETCH TULIP BOUQUET
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* SSS SKETCH TULIP BOUQUET Die
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* SSS DOG & CAT DRESS UP Set
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* SSS DOG & CAT DRESS UP
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SSS DOG & CAT DRESS UP Dies
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* CZ Design BUTTERCUP
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* CZ Design BUTTERCUP FLOWERS Dies
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* CZ Design YOU GOT THIS
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* CZ Design YOU GOT THIS Dies
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* SSS TINY WORDS FAITH
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* SSS GEOMETRIC PATTERN BUILDER
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* SSS BUNNY KISSES Dies
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* SSS I ADORE YOU Die
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* SSS SPRING BLESSINGS Dies
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* SSS OUTLINE FLORAL CROSS Die
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* SSS TRIANGLE ELEMENT Die
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* SSS FILIGREE HEART Die
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* SSS NESTED EGG Dies
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* SSS PEEKING CHICK Die
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* SSS PEEKING BUNNY Die
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* SSS WAVY EGG Die
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* SSS TULIP COLLAGE Die
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* SSS DAHLIA STEM Die
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* SSS FILIGREE BUNNY Die
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* SSS FILIGREE EGG Die
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* CZ Design YOU GOT THIS TAG Die
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* CZ Design BUTTERCUP BUILD A Dies
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* CZ Design WOOT Die
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* SSS PRETTY PEONIES BACKGROUND
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* SSS OUTLINE LEAVES BACKGROUND
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* SSS TRIANGLE BLAST Stencil
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* SSS POLKA DOT PARTY Stencil
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* SSS DECORATIVE SEGMENTS Stencil
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* SSS Suzy’s YOU’RE TWEET Watercolor…
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* SSS SENTIMENT STRIPS
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* SSS YOU’RE PEACHY Sequins
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* SSS LUCKY SHAMROCK Sequins
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CHERRY BLOSSOM TREES

Distress Oxide ink blended background with beautiful heat embossed cherry blossom tree. Handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/03/blossom-inspiration/

I have two simple heat embossed cherry blossoms cards to share. The first, I think is my favourite, it uses Tattered Rose and Abandoned Coral Distress Oxide inks blended over a piece of Neenah Solar White card.

Distress Oxide ink blended background with beautiful heat embossed cherry blossom tree. Handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/03/blossom-inspiration/

I used the Clouds For Days stencil to apply a very light cloudy background and then when the inks were fully dry, I stamped the beautiful cherry blossom tree from the Blossoming set in clear embossing ink and white heat embossed.

Distress Oxide ink blended background with beautiful heat embossed cherry blossom tree. Handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/03/blossom-inspiration/

Rather than try and colour in the blossoms, I simple splattered with white gouache and gold iridescent paint. To bring in texture and more colour I added pink sequins and pearls.

Distress Oxide ink blended background with beautiful heat embossed cherry blossom tree. Handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/03/blossom-inspiration/

For the sentiment, I stamped one of the inspiring greetings from the Blossoming set in clear embossing ink on Slate card and white heat embossed before adding over the ink blended panel with foam adhesive.

Distress Oxide ink blended background with beautiful heat embossed cherry blossom tree. Handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/03/blossom-inspiration/

Inspired by Kristina Werner’s Distress Oxide ink blending series, I decided to try another colour combination. This time I blended Tattered Rose with Evergreen Bough. Where the two colours mix you almost get a grey-lilac colour forming which felt more calming and so for this card I paired the panel with an elegant sympathy sentiment from the Blossoming set.

Distress Oxide ink blended background with beautiful heat embossed cherry blossom tree. Handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/03/blossom-inspiration/

I again added pink sequins and also some dusky blue-green sequins too to being in the colours from this card. I remember debating with someone about using sequins on a sympathy card and I’ll never forget the response that the sequins are like sparkling memories.

Distress Oxide ink blended background with beautiful heat embossed cherry blossom tree. Handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/03/blossom-inspiration/

I mounted each of the cards on a card base cut and scored from Ivory card.

MORE INSPIRATION

Sneak peek of watercoloured handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/03/blossom-inspiration/

From soft and muted to bold and bright in one fell swoop! There are two blog hops coming soon to celebrate the new Fresh Bloom release, one tomorrow and one on Saturday. I’ll be sharing this card on Saturday which uses the new Pretty Peonies Background (simply gorgeous!) along with the Triangle Blast Stencil and sentiment from Buttercup. I hope you’ll call back then to see this card :D

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. Thank you! Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. You can read my affiliate and product disclosure here. I genuinely appreciate your support.

* SSS BLOSSOMING
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* SSS CLOUDS FOR DAYS Stencil
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
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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 EMBOSSING POWDER…
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Neenah SOLAR WHITE 80lb Card
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#…
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#…
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Winsor Newton PERMANENT WHITE 14ml…
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Daniel Smith IRIDESCENT GOLD
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* Little Things From Lucy’s Cards…
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* Neat and Tangled PRETTY IN PINK…
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* Little Things From Lucy’s Cards…
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* SSS YOU’RE PEACHY Sequins
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* Picket Fence Studios LIFE CHANGING…
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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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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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EK Success CUTTER BEE Scissors EKCB01
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Elisas Backporch Design SEW EASY…
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C-Thru T SQUARE RULER Westcott JR12
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Gina K Designs CONNECT GLUE
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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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Distress Oxide ink blended background with beautiful heat embossed cherry blossom tree. Handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/03/blossom-inspiration/ Distress Oxide ink blended background with beautiful heat embossed cherry blossom tree. Handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/03/blossom-inspiration/

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