August Card Kit Mini Blog Hop

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for a Mini Hop showcasing the August 2020 Picnic Parade card kit. I’ve created three cards using the Hello Sunshine stamp set included in the card kit.

SSS-Hello Sunshine

For this first card I simply stamped the sun ray image with Aqua Sky ink onto a panel of white cardstock and then stamped it again going the opposite direction with Oceanside ink.

SSS-Hello Sunshine

For the sentiment I used the Thinking of You Sentiment Strips.

SSS-Hello Sunshine

For this next card I used the solid stripe to create a diagonal striped background. I used the ruler guides on the MISTI to shift the panel 3/4″ each time to get consistent spacing.

SSS-Hello Sunshine

For the sentiment I used the CZ Miss You word die.

SSS-Hello Sunshine

For this last card I used the solid circle image in the Hello Sunshine stamp set and stamped it repeatedly, again using the MISTI rulers to get consistent spacing each time.

SSS-Hello Sunshine

The Concord & 9th ink colors look amazing with the overlapping design. I used another Thinking of You sentiment strip for the sentiment on this card.

SSS-Hello Sunshine

Here is a video to show you how I created these simple cards.

Blog Hop List:
Simon Says Stamp blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Laura Bassen
Debby Hughes
Nichol Spohr
Suzy Plantamura
Caly Person
Amy Rysavy

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47 Comments

  • Reply
    Mirella Rogan
    August 12, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    Fantastic, I love the Miss You card especially!

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    Patty A Eifert
    August 12, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    Love all of them !! You always make such colorful cards!! And the commentary and/or singing is always a fun time with you!!

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    Sunshine HoneyBee
    August 12, 2020 at 3:31 pm

    Like the nice looking focal work on the white space.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

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    Susieq
    August 12, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    Easy-Peezy and beautiful. Well anyway, you make it look easy…and beautiful. I’m liking the new concord & 9th inks, too. I’m going to try the circle especially today. You always fill my day with color.

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    barbara lassiter
    August 12, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    These are so much fun!

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    Judy
    August 12, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    You create magical designs! Love them!

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    Teri S.
    August 12, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    Love the gradient colours using the solid sun on the third card. I like all of your cards Laura & that was a good hint to use the misti side rulers like that. Your cards have made me think I’d like this set after all.

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    Judy Inukai
    August 12, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    Super bright and cheery cards. I love how you did the stripes. Your videos are such fun to watch. I enjoyed your rendition of the Electric Slide. Thanks for the great inspiration.

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    Carol Wehner
    August 12, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    You always put a smile on my face. I love that about you. Thanks for your sense of humor as you create beautiful cards! Each one is a masterpiece!

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    Caly Person
    August 12, 2020 at 5:31 pm

    Your cards are so awesome, Laura!

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    Michele K. Henderson
    August 12, 2020 at 5:32 pm

    Your cards all look amazing, Laura! I love the beautiful balance of all that bright color and the crisp white. each one is a keeper!

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    Jeanne Beam
    August 12, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    What wonderful cards! Great colors…
    Thanks for sharing.

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    Debra Scassera
    August 12, 2020 at 6:21 pm

    As always your cards would make anyone happy.

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    Michele W
    August 12, 2020 at 6:26 pm

    These are cool cards. 🙂 I always enjoy your colorful cards. Thanks for the video! I learned a lot. The card with the circles looked so complicated to line up until I watched you do it. Clever use of the sun ray stamp. Thanks for the great and fun inspiration!

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    Carol Wortman
    August 12, 2020 at 6:53 pm

    Boy do I ever enjoy your videos!! Where do you get these fantastic ideas! Gorgeous!!! 👈👈You know I’ll be singing that all day now!👉👉 That is a sweet stamp set, perfect to send sunshine (just like you always do). I will remember these!

  • Reply
    Karen Walker
    August 12, 2020 at 6:53 pm

    Love these graphic cards, and your creative take on this stamp set!

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    Melissa Leftrick
    August 12, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    So clean and simple, but stunning! Thank you for sharing!

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    Maureen Reiss
    August 12, 2020 at 7:34 pm

    These are soooo FABULOUS!!!! Love the bright colors!!!

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    Sheri Kempke
    August 12, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    Great cards, oh Queen of the rainbow! Love how you do this rainbow vibe, makes me happy!

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    Michelle Hackett
    August 12, 2020 at 7:49 pm

    Love all three

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    Sharon L Gullikson
    August 12, 2020 at 7:50 pm

    I love the miss you cards. Don’t we all miss tons of people? I am tired of being secluded!!!!!! These are so happy and sweet.

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    Melanie Hughes
    August 12, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    Wonderful cards and a great use of stamps I was pondering about.

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    janine a mendez
    August 12, 2020 at 8:25 pm

    Your cards are bright and beautiful. Thanks for the how to video. Really enjoyed

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    Pamela Landers
    August 12, 2020 at 8:31 pm

    I could sit and watch you make cards all day long…so colorful and simple! Thank you.

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      Anne Sturgeon
      August 12, 2020 at 8:58 pm

      Such wonderful colors. I do love that reflective sun ray… Looks so cool!

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    Willireb
    August 12, 2020 at 8:39 pm

    I really appreciate your color sense. And I like your ideas on how to get more from this stamp set. Thanks a bunch.

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    Rachel
    August 12, 2020 at 8:55 pm

    Haven’t thought to intentionally layer the Concord & 9th inks but it looks beautiful!

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    Janet Durbin
    August 12, 2020 at 9:08 pm

    Super great cards! Love how you used the ray stamp on the ‘thinking of you’ card!!

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    Lori Spitzer
    August 12, 2020 at 9:29 pm

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all three! I ordered this set a while ago and am still getting used to the MISTI. I always forget about using the rulers to move the paper instead of moving the stamp. Much better. I just need to be more fearless, I think. Great, beautiful, bold cards, Laura. Well done!

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    Diane Williams
    August 12, 2020 at 11:38 pm

    Very different cards. this is inspiring. I love your take on creating.

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    Tami R
    August 12, 2020 at 11:44 pm

    I love all your cards, especially the overlapping circles. I really look forward to your videos because they are so fun and entertaining!

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    Lindar C
    August 12, 2020 at 11:54 pm

    Three fantastic cards, I am always happy to see a video from you.

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    Liz E
    August 13, 2020 at 12:15 am

    These are wonderful Laura. I love how you take something simple and make it beautiful!

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    Julie Wexler
    August 13, 2020 at 1:29 am

    These cards *are* “simple but very cool,” as you said. I love the clean lines of your work, and watching you always inspires me to look at elements w/ in a stamp set that can be used as a repeating shape, not just as originally intended– I love that! Thanks so much, Laura!

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    Nan
    August 13, 2020 at 1:42 am

    Brilliant stamping on each on of these! I adore the blue sun ray! The circles are a great idea, too!

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    janet
    August 13, 2020 at 2:29 am

    LOVE it when you go all “graphic” on us!

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    Linda
    August 13, 2020 at 3:22 am

    Love the colors and designs! Awesome cards

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    Marisela Delgado
    August 13, 2020 at 4:27 am

    So beautiful, Laura.

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    faith thomas
    August 13, 2020 at 4:59 am

    Simple but bold!

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    Vicki K
    August 13, 2020 at 5:09 am

    Less is more and love all the white space with your perfect focal point on all three cards.

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    Jenny N
    August 13, 2020 at 9:43 am

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

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    Debbie P
    August 13, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    Amazing cards. Thank you for all your wonderful tips. Great card kit.

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    Joanne M Hoffmann
    August 13, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    LOVE the simplicity of your cards and the happy colors! Who doesn’t love rainbows? Awesome Sauce!!

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    Suzi Metcalfe
    August 13, 2020 at 8:47 pm

    Awesome! Love the separation between the stripes, and love the overlap of the circles and the upside downside of the rays! You’ve got it all going on and it’s awesome! Thanks for sharing!

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    Kathy J in Ellicott City
    August 14, 2020 at 1:25 am

    Great cards! Love the colors!

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    Pat McCleary
    August 14, 2020 at 6:35 pm

    These cards are fantastic. The colors from Concord & 9th are so luscious.

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    Denise Bryant
    August 15, 2020 at 8:44 am

    These are so pretty! Awesome designs and colors!

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