A powerful image doesn’t need much embellishment. For this Inlaid Crosses die from the new Lucky To Know You release from Simon Says Stamp, I paired the die cut with a soft watercoloured background that drew the eye to the centrepiece. 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 LUCKY TO KNOW YOU RELEASE

As I mentioned, the Inlaid Crosses dies are part of a new release from Simon Says Stamp entitled Lucky To Know You. Here’s a closer look at the latest release.

Simon Says Stamp Own Brand [ SSS ] * SSS SPRING GNOMES Dies [ SSS ] * SSS SPRING GNOMES [ SSS ] * SSS SPRING GNOMES Wafer Dies [ SSS ] * CZ Design CLEAN LINE FAITH set [ SSS ] * CZ Design CLEAN LINE FAITH [ SSS ] * CZ Design CLEAN LINE FAITH Dies [ SSS ] * SSS BUNNY BUTT PEEK A BOO set [ SSS ] * SSS BUNNY BUTT PEEK A BOO [ SSS ] * SSS BUNNY BUTT PEEK A BOO Wafer Dies [ SSS ] * SSS JUST BECAUSE WORD MIX 2 set [ SSS ] * SSS JUST BECAUSE WORD MIX 2 [ SSS ] * SSS HELLO EASTER set [ SSS ] * SSS HELLO EASTER [ SSS ] * SSS HELLO EASTER Wafer Dies [ SSS ] * SSS LAYERED TULIPS [ SSS ] * SSS SHE GNOME Wafer Dies [ SSS ] * CZ Design HE IS RISEN Wafer Dies [ SSS ] * CZ Design INLAID CROSS Wafer Dies [ SSS ] * CZ Design HAPPY BIRTHDAY Wafer Dies [ SSS ] * SSS DAFFODIL STEM Wafer Die [ SSS ] * SSS FABERGE EGG Wafer Dies [ SSS ] * SSS CROCUS FLOWERS Wafer Dies [ SSS ] * SSS STITCHING PANEL Wafer Die [ SSS ] * SSS LEAVES Stencil [ SSS ] * SSS LAYERED TULIPS Stencil [ SSS ] * SSS DAISY BOUQUET Stencil [ SSS ] * SSS MUSHROOM HOUSE Stencil [ SSS ] * SSS SENTIMENT STRIPS ALL THINGS HAPPY [ SSS ] * SSS LETTERED GREETING CARDS [ SSS ] * SSS SPRING AND EASTER WISHES… [ SSS ] * SSS FLOWERING CLOVER Sequins [ SSS ] * SSS POPPY BLOOM Sequins [ SSS ] * SSS SPRING CHICK Sequins [ SSS ] * SSS BOTANICAL HEART Set [ SSS ] * SSS BOTANICAL HEART Wafer Dies [ SSS ]

SIMPLICITY SPEAKS VOLUMES

On Arches cold-pressed watercolour card I created a loose watercoloured wash using Daniel Smith paints. I worked the colours in an oval shape around a centre area. I kept mainly clear of colour to draw the eye to the die-cut. I splattered the panel with white gouache and a solution of Perfect Pearls.

I die cut one of the Inlaid Crosses dies from Ivory card three times and adhered one on top of the other for dimension. I then glued the dimensional die-cut to the watercoloured panel. I adhered the panel to an Ivory card base with foam adhesive.

For the sentiment, I stamped a greeting from the Clean Line Faith set from CZ Design in clear embossing ink on Black card and white heat embossed. I trimmed to a skinny banner and adhered with foam adhesive overlapping the die-cut.

Don’t forget to check out the rest of the Lucky To Know You release from Simon Says Stamp and I’ll be joining a blog hop on Saturday with more inspiration from the release. I hope you’ll come back and see me here then.

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 (*) provided by a store or the manufacturer. You can read my affiliate and product disclosure here. I genuinely appreciate your support.

* CZ Design INLAID CROSS Dies [ SSS ] * CZ Design CLEAN LINE FAITH [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Own Brand [ SSS ] Daniel Smith at Simon Says STAMP! [ SSS ] Winsor Newton PERMANENT WHITE GOUACHE [ SSS ] Ranger PERFECT PEARL Powder [ SSS ] Pink and Main SILVER Glossy Dots [ SSS ] Arches COLD PRESSED WATERCOLOR PAD [ SSS ] * SSS IVORY Card [ SSS ] * SSS BLACK Card [ SSS ] SSS White Embossing Powder [ SSS ] SSS Clear Embossing Ink [ SSS ] MINI MISTI [ SSS ] MISTI MINI MOUSE PAD INSERT [ SSS ] MAGNETIC BLOCK FOR MISTI [ SSS ] 3M DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE [ SSS ] SSS SMALL TEFLON BONE FOLDER [ SSS ] Gina K Designs CONNECT GLUE [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Tonic GLASS MEDIA MAT [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Tonic GUILLOTINE [ SSS ] Scor-Pal Mini Scoring Board [ SSS ] EK Success CUTTER BEE Scissors [ SSS ] TWEEZERS [ SSS ] T SQUARE RULER [ SSS ] Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun [ SSS ] Ranger ANTI STATIC POUCH [ SSS ] SSS Embossing Powder Storage [ SSS ] Crafter’s Companion GEMINI JUNIOR… [ SSS ]

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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