It’s time to hit the Christmas crafting full on and the new Make Merry release from Simon Says Stamp is here to help. As soon as I saw the elegance of the Center Cut Holiday Floral set I was happily reaching for my watercolours! I’ve linked all supplies with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

SIMON SAYS STAMP NEW RELEASE

Here’s a closer look at the new Make Merry release from Simon Says Stamp.

* SSS AUTUMN LEAVES Set [ SSS ] * SSS AUTUMN LEAVES [ SSS ] * SSS AUTUMN LEAVES Wafer Dies [ SSS ] * SSS SANTA’S SLEIGH RIDE SLIDER Set [ SSS ] * SSS SANTA’S SLEIGH RIDE SLIDER [ SSS ] * SSS SANTA’S SLEIGH RIDE SLIDER… [ SSS ] * SSS HOLIDAY SPARKLE GREETINGS Set [ SSS ] * SSS HOLIDAY SPARKLE GREETINGS [ SSS ] * SSS HOLIDAY SPARKLE GREETINGS Wafer… [ SSS ] * SSS THE MAN THE MYTH Set [ SSS ] * SSS THE MAN THE MYTH [ SSS ] * SSS FELINE LIKE CHRISTMAS SPINNERS… [ SSS ] * SSS FELINE LIKE CHRISTMAS SPINNERS [ SSS ] * SSS FELINE LIKE CHRISTMAS SPINNERS… [ SSS ] * CZ Design GOOD CHEER [ SSS ] * CZ Design GOOD CHEER Wafer Dies [ SSS ] * SSS CENTER CUT HOLIDAY FLORAL [ SSS ] * SSS CENTER CUT SNOWFLAKE [ SSS ] * SSS CENTER CUT SNOWFLAKE [ SSS ] * SSS CENTER CUT FALL LEAVES [ SSS ] * SSS CENTER CUT FALL LEAVES [ SSS ] * SSS ALL SNOWFLAKES BACKGROUND [ SSS ] * SSS ALL SNOWFLAKES BACKGROUND [ SSS ] * SSS ALL LEAVES [ SSS ] * SSS GIFT BOXES [ SSS ] * SSS GIFT BOXES [ SSS ] * SSS ALL LEAVES [ SSS ] * SSS MODERN POINSETTIA [ SSS ] * SSS MODERN POINSETTIA [ SSS ] * SSS CHUNKY SWEATER [ SSS ] * SSS SOPHIE SNOWFLAKE Wafer Die [ SSS ] * SSS DAPHNE SNOWFLAKE Wafer Die [ SSS ] * SSS SLIMLINE CHRISTMAS Wafer Die [ SSS ] * SSS MERRY ON A LINE Wafer Die [ SSS ] * SSS LARGE WRITTEN MERRY CHRISTMAS [ SSS ] * SSS THANKFUL FOR YOU Wafer Die [ SSS ] * SSS WARM HUGS Wafer Die [ SSS ] * SSS MUSHROOM HOUSE Wafer Die [ SSS ] * CZ Design ALLELUIA Wafer Dies [ SSS ] * CZ Design SIMPLE HO Wafer Dies [ SSS ] * SSS LIL CRITTERS CORGI Wafer Die [ SSS ] * SSSI LIKE BIG DOTS Stencil [ SSS ] * SSS BOLD MERRY CHRISTMAS Stencil [ SSS ] * SSS FALLING LEAVES LAYERING Stencil [ SSS ] * SSS MEGA DECO Stencil [ SSS ] * SSS GEOMETRIC ARCS Stencil [ SSS ] * SSS SLIMLINE SCENE BUILDER Stencil [ SSS ] * SSS MEGA WRAP STRIPES Stencil [ SSS ] * SSS CIRCLE MASKS Stencil [ SSS ] * SSS FALLING SNOW Acetates [ SSS ] * SSS BELIEVE Acetates [ SSS ] * SSS MERRY CHRISTMAS Acetates [ SSS ] * CZ Design SENTIMENT STRIPS TRI… [ SSS ] * CZ Design SENTIMENT STRIPS REVERSE… [ SSS ] * SSS SENTIMENT STRIPS REVERSE HOLIDAY [ SSS ] * SSS SLIMLINE AVOCADO Open End Envelope [ SSS ] * SSS SLIMLINE CREAM Open End Envelope [ SSS ] * SSS ASSORTED HOLOGRAPHIC SILVER Card [ SSS ] * SSS ASSORTED HOLOGRAPHIC AQUA Card [ SSS ] * SSS FROSTED MINT Sequins [ SSS ] * SSS NIGHT SKY Sequins [ SSS ] * SSS WHAT A GOOD SPORT OUTDOORS… [ SSS ] * SSS WHAT A GOOD SPORT FALL/WINTER… [ SSS ] * SSS GOOD VIBES Set [ SSS ] CZ Design Stamps and Dies CHUNKY… [ SSS ] * CZ Design CHUNKY CHRISTMAS Wafer Dies [ SSS ]

KEY INGREDIENTS

• Simon Says Stamp Center Cut Holiday Floral
• Watercolours – I used Daniel Smith paints

STEP BY STEP HOW TO

• On Fabriano Cold Pressed watercolour card, stamp the Center Cut Holiday Floral in Versamark ink, sprinkled with Antique Gold embossing powder and heat set.
• Watercolour – I used Daniel Smith paints but use whatever you have to hand. The embossed lines make to easy watercolouring – aim for highlights and shadows within your painting.
• Deepen the shadows with Faber Castell Polychromo pencils.
• Splatter with leftover paint, gold paint, white gouache and Liquid Pixie Dust.
• Trim the panel into a square and add to a Neenah Desert Storm card with foam tape.
• Remove the central circular piece of the stamp and stamp on Ivory card with Versamark ink and again heat emboss with Antique Gold powder.
• Die-cut the centrepiece with a Nested Circle die and add to the card with foam tape.
• Add Glossy Accents to the berries, gold shimmer pen to the flower centres and accent with Eggshell pearls.

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.

* SSS CENTER CUT HOLIDAY FLORAL [ SSS ] * SSS NESTED CIRCLES Wafer Dies [ SSS ] Daniel Smith at SSS [ SSS ] FABER CASTELL POLYCHROMOS at SSS [ SSS ] Fabriano Cold-Pressed at SSS [ SSS ] Neenah Desert Storm 100lb Card [ SSS ] * SSS IVORY Card [ SSS ] Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD [ SSS ] * SSS ANTIQUE GOLD Embossing Powder [ SSS ] Little Things From Lucy’s Cards… [ SSS ] Winsor Newton WHITE GOUACHE [ SSS ] Inkon3 LIQUID PIXIE DUST [ SSS ] Ranger MINI GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue [ SSS ] * Tonic MIDAS TOUCH Aqua Shimmer Pen [ SSS ] * Hero Arts Misti at Simon Says STAMP [ SSS ] * Hero Arts MISTI MINI BLACK [ SSS ] Hero Arts MISTI MINI MOUSE PAD [ SSS ] * Hero Arts MISTI BAR MAGNATE Black [ 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 ]

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