Simon Says Stamp - Rain or Shine Release Blog Hop, Day 2

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Cartoon dog holding "Bee Day" stamp set offer, free with $50+ purchase. Background: teal with "Favorite Things" and "BLOG HOP!" text.

Hi Lovelies!

Welcome to Day 2 of Simon Says Stamp's Rain or Shine Blog Hop! We're going to get started on making four adorable friendship cards. We'll complete one in this post and finish up the other three on another day. So you should come back and hang out with me again!

We're all focused on the titular Rain or Shine set which is full of cute bears doing "Spring Things". I liked this set so much that all of that cuteness had to be shared over a couple cards. Today we will color all our Rain or Shine bears, die-cut them and finish the first card.

Cute bunny with rainbow scarf holding "Blessed" banner in pink, on a floral background with glitter accents, cheerful and colorful design.

RAIN OR SHINE BEARS CARD SUPPLIES - Rain or Shine Blog Hop

Supplies are for this Rain or Shine Blog Hop project are linked in the Supplies Section at the end of this post. Click image below to check out the entire Rain or Shine release:

Craft supplies in a wooden box, surrounded by colorful tulips. Text reads "Favorite Things" and "Shop the collection." Playful and bright. — Click to SHOP THE RELEASE!

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I invited a duck to this bear party. Everyone is welcome at the Hop!

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RAIN OR SHINE BEAR CARD - Coloring and Die-cutting

Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

COLOR PALETTE

Pawsitively Saturated Ink Pads - Sweets, Citrine, Cadette, Fairway and Cozy. (if you are only making today's card, you'll just need the last two inks)

Four colorful ink pads labeled Sweets, Citrine, Fairway, and Cadette from Simon Says Stamp, each with paw print designs. — Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Palette

CARD HIGHLIGHTS

Trim white Neenah cardstock to 8 1/4" x 5 1/2" and stamp with all the images from the Rain or Shine Stamp set.
Color with your alcohol-based markers (like Copic or Ohuhu).
Die-cut with the matching Rain or Shine Die set.
Stamp the sentiments on a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of white cardstock in the coordinating ink colors and trim or die-cut where necessary.
Group the die-cuts and sentiments as shown and set aside the 3 that we are not working on today.

Cute bears in colorful outfits with frogs. One has an umbrella, another splashes in a puddle. Flowers and tree stump in the background. — Rain or Shine Bears Stamped and Colored

Greeting card with uplifting messages in yellow, green, blue, and purple text on a white grid background, conveying positivity. — Coordinating Sentiments for each Card

Cute bears and frogs with colorful umbrellas and flowers are pictured on a grid with messages like "Sending Happy Thoughts" and "Rain or Shine." — Die-cuts and Sentiments for each Card

MAKING THE RAIN OR SHINE CARD

Using Earl Ink, stamp the Pepita Background onto 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Simon Says Stamp Fog Grey Cardstock.
Die-cut the stamped background with Simon Says Stamp Nested Domed Arches Frames measuring approximately 3" x 4 1/4". Set aside the thin frame die-cut and the larger domed arch die-cut. Repeat with Simon Says Stamp Bright Yellow Cardstock, retaining the frame for this card.
Adhere the Pepita Background and the yellow frame to a card base using Craft Glue to
Use Thin Foam Squares to adhere the Bear, Frog and Sentiment diecuts to the card front as shown.
Use a Pick and Place Tool to position and Craft Glue to adhere the sequins like little rain drops to finish.

Close-up of a card with a gray diamond pattern, yellow border, and scattered gems. Features text: Designed by Keisha Charles, Simon Says Stamp. Colorful crochet flower in background. — The diamond pattern of the Peptic background is simple but so striking when stamped.

Cute bear in yellow raincoat jumping in puddle with frogs nearby. Raindrop sequins on white background with yellow border. — Simple coloring brings our critters to life and everyone is happy to be playing in the rain!

Cute bear in yellow raincoat jumps in puddle, with two frogs nearby. Text: "rain or shine, I'm here for you." Gray diamond pattern border. — The matching dies saved my bacon here with cutting out this sentiment!

This is just the start of the cutness, do come back for 3 more adorables. With the coloring and die-cutting done, they wil come together SO quickly!

Bear in yellow raincoat splashing, frogs nearby. Text: "rain or shine, I'M HERE FOR YOU." Gray diamond pattern border, yellow background.

I want to make sure that you get the most of today's blog hop, so please take note Lovelies:

Be sure to explore both the Rain or Shine release galleries that are packed with inspiration from the releases!!!
Comment on this post to be eligible to win a $25 coupon from Simon Says Stamp. Winners will be chosen and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 22nd of March. Winner should email Simon Says Stamp to claim their prize
Our exclusive Balloon Bouquet die is automatically added to your cart that contains $23 or more of RAIN OR SHINE release products! This gift with purchase will expire 3/31 at 11:59 pm EST or while supplies last. (limited time offer - see details below)
Check out the full supply list below for your shopping convenience

Promotional image for Simon Says Stamp offers a free Balloon Bouquet die with $23 purchase. Features vibrant colors and a dog illustration.

Thanks again for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon Lovelies! Now, do go and check out what the FABULOUS Heather Ruwe has made for you today!

HOP ORDER:

Simon Says Stamp Blog

Nina-Marie Trapani

Jean Doeringsfeld

Kim Hamilton

Maura Hibbitts

Samantha Pfrimmer

Hanh Nguyen

SUPPLIES:

I listed the products that I have used below. Please note that these are compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support. Simon Says Stamp's Rain or Shine products were provided as part of my Design Team package. Click on the icons below each product picture to shop with SimonSaysStamp.com.