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Simon Says Stamp Be Creative Release Blog Hop Day 2 | Faux Watercolor Brushstroke Backgrounds

February 18, 2023February 18, 2023 by nicholspohr

Happy Saturday! The Simon Says Stamp Be Creative Release is now available! Today I’m sharing a trio of happy cards featuring lots of new products from the release! The Brush Strokes Stencil is the perfect base for each design while the Fantastic Flowers images and Big and Bold 2 greetings are the perfect highlight for almost any occasion!

Affiliate links are used throughout this post at no additional cost to you. This allows me to keep bringing you content. Thank you all for your support! 

Video Tutorial

Faux Watercolor Brushstroke Backgrounds

Products featured:

  • Simon Says Stamp Brush Strokes Stencil
  • Simon Says Stamp Fantastic Flowers Stamps/Dies
  • Simon Says Stamp Big and Bold 2 Stamps/Dies
  • Simon Says Stamp Friendship Text Background
  • More supplies linked in the supply list at the bottom of this post

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Shopping

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Giveaway

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from each blog comment section. SSS will choose winners and post on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 22nd of February. Winners can email SSS to claim his/her prize 🙂

Keep Hopping

Simon Says Stamp Blog

Laura Bassen

Nichol Spohr

Cathy Zielske

Alberto Gava

Barbara Tarayao

Keisha Charles

Mindy Eggen

Emma Williams

Heather Ruwe

Emily Midgett

Lea Lawson

Sandi MacIver

Seeka

This post is part of the Simon Says Stamp Be Creative Release Day 2:

Use code: ART4U to get the Handcrafted with Love 3×4 stamp set FREE with any purchase!

This promotion will expire 2/19 at 11:59 pm EST.

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92 thoughts on “Simon Says Stamp Be Creative Release Blog Hop Day 2 | Faux Watercolor Brushstroke Backgrounds”

  1. Odette Shipsky says:
    February 18, 2023 at 7:27 am

    Was wondering how that stencil would look …. Love it ! Color choices are 🥰

  2. Danita C says:
    February 18, 2023 at 7:48 am

    Love the tropical vibe on your cards – the colors are gorgeous! Looking forward to playing with the Brush Strokes stencil!

  3. Meghan Kennihan says:
    February 18, 2023 at 7:54 am

    I love the brushstrokes backgrounds and gorgeous leaves and sentiments!!

  4. Kathy G. says:
    February 18, 2023 at 8:09 am

    Those leaves with the sweet florals have a pretty tropical vibe! I’m falling for that brushstroke stencil, too. TFS, Nicole!

  5. Sue D says:
    February 18, 2023 at 8:21 am

    I like the background for this leaf and flowers and the variety of sentiments.

  6. Sandy Liles says:
    February 18, 2023 at 8:26 am

    I love that watercolor look you achieved in the card. And the colors!!! One of My faves.

  7. Mary Holshouser says:
    February 18, 2023 at 8:50 am

    Beautiful cards. Remind me
    spring is coming and there will
    be flowers. thanks for sharing

  8. Sarah Haumschild says:
    February 18, 2023 at 9:11 am

    That brush stroke stencil is amazing. You showcased it beautifully.

  9. Pam Torkelson says:
    February 18, 2023 at 9:13 am

    I love the stencil. I think ii is so versatile! A must have!!!

  10. Lynn Chan says:
    February 18, 2023 at 9:17 am

    Love the brush stroke stencil! You made it so beautifully! ❤️💕 love the cards

  11. Sharon Gullikson says:
    February 18, 2023 at 9:35 am

    The leaves and flowers look so pretty over the stenciled brush strokes. Really nice

  12. Denise P. says:
    February 18, 2023 at 9:41 am

    I love the new collection- especially Cathy Z’s designs!

  13. Gayle I. says:
    February 18, 2023 at 10:07 am

    Beautiful card; the brush strokes background is very inspiring.

  14. Nicole Amant says:
    February 18, 2023 at 10:17 am

    Nice cardsç Those “Faux Watercolor Brushstroke Backgrounds” are wonderful! I have to try this!

  15. Maureen Reiss says:
    February 18, 2023 at 10:41 am

    Beautiful cards!!!! I need the brush strokes stencil, because your background is Amazing!!!

  16. Kay Furnish says:
    February 18, 2023 at 10:44 am

    You used some of my favorite colors for this project, so of course I love it! Just when I didn’t think I needed any more stencils……………..

  17. Bonnie Lynn Schroeder Ratzloff says:
    February 18, 2023 at 11:14 am

    I love your brushstroke background!!! Your card is just gorgeous!

  18. Denise Bryant says:
    February 18, 2023 at 11:18 am

    So pretty! I love the stenciled backgrounds!

  19. Susan Clingan says:
    February 18, 2023 at 11:27 am

    Pretty cards. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

  20. Shawna j Kissell says:
    February 18, 2023 at 11:35 am

    I loved the brushstrokes. I couldn’t see why you wouldn’t just make brushstrokes before.

  21. Barbara Lassiter says:
    February 18, 2023 at 11:42 am

    I like the background on this so much!

  22. Sheri Kempke says:
    February 18, 2023 at 12:07 pm

    I love your brush stroked background, and so easy to get it done with a stencil! I’m falling in love with the stencils, so much quicker than all of the coloring when I need a card in a hurry. Thanks for your inspiration!

  23. Cyndi Morris says:
    February 18, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    Wonderful cards. The Brush Strokes Stencil is definitely on my wish list!

  24. Orit Viderman says:
    February 18, 2023 at 12:24 pm

    Lovely stripped background. Nice combination of colors.

  25. Janet D. says:
    February 18, 2023 at 12:29 pm

    Love your beautiful background, using the Brush Strokes stencil. Lovely card!

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  27. Anne Sturgeon says:
    February 18, 2023 at 12:31 pm

    Oh I sure hope Spring hurrys…. love that brushstroke stencil. This is so gorgeous. Very tropical and the leaves look so perfect. Nice job Nichol

  28. Odette Shipsky says:
    February 18, 2023 at 12:34 pm

    I wondered what I’d do with this stencil…thank you for clearing that right up ! lol Just beautiful !

  29. Jacqueline Crowder says:
    February 18, 2023 at 12:46 pm

    I plan on purchasing the Big and Bold 2.

  30. Lagene says:
    February 18, 2023 at 12:57 pm

    Love that brush stroke background!

  31. Giselle D. says:
    February 18, 2023 at 1:18 pm

    The more I see the Fantastic Florals stamp set, the more I want it! Beautiful colour choices.

  32. Patricia E Wilson says:
    February 18, 2023 at 1:27 pm

    Oh, I like this brushstroke stencil. Ingenious to turn it around the other way to fill in the white areas. Pretty cards and thanks for all you do for us out here.

  33. Marilyn Behrens says:
    February 18, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    The faux watercolor background is beautiful.

  34. Kristine Boydstun says:
    February 18, 2023 at 2:09 pm

    Beautiful cards!! Love this release!

  35. Alexandra Y says:
    February 18, 2023 at 2:19 pm

    Absolutely lovely! That brush stroke stencil is such a must have!

  36. Bunny says:
    February 18, 2023 at 3:11 pm

    I love the faux watercolor stencil. Pretty cards of course.

  37. Sandy Knecht says:
    February 18, 2023 at 3:14 pm

    I love the brushstroke background. Pretty cards.

  38. Dorothy Ayotte says:
    February 18, 2023 at 3:23 pm

    Your background is stunning. Can’t wait to get that stencil!

  39. Janice Carl says:
    February 18, 2023 at 3:29 pm

    no way is that background a supporting role, it is perfect! I like the idea of using it for a rainbow background.

  40. Yvonne Boucher says:
    February 18, 2023 at 3:32 pm

    I am loving that Brush Strokes stencil. Lovely card, Nichol

  41. Paula Haller says:
    February 18, 2023 at 3:36 pm

    Beautiful trio! I’d know these were yours even if your name wasn’t shown…the heart embellishment and text background added details give you a way! Love your style!

  42. Rita Montgomery says:
    February 18, 2023 at 3:43 pm

    Oh, my goodness. That brushstroke background is devine. It’s a must have. Thanks for a great video.

  43. Pauline Godfrey says:
    February 18, 2023 at 3:46 pm

    Love the brushstroke stencil, your background is amazing. Beautiful cards Nichol!

  44. Carol DuFrene says:
    February 18, 2023 at 4:28 pm

    I can’t decide which I like more…the brush stroke stencil or the Fantastic Flowers. Guess I’ll have to get both 🙂

  45. Gab says:
    February 18, 2023 at 4:29 pm

    Gorgeous cards

  46. Bette says:
    February 18, 2023 at 4:34 pm

    Beautiful cards. I had to look up that stencil. Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

  47. Shawn Lai says:
    February 18, 2023 at 4:42 pm

    Great set of cards!

  48. Judy Inukai says:
    February 18, 2023 at 5:04 pm

    Beautiful cards. I love how you flipped the brush stroke stencil to help fill out the background. The bold sentiments are great and I really like the fact that they are not in a straight line so you don’t have to worry if they get a little wonky. Matching dies for sentiments are always a plus.

  49. Lori says:
    February 18, 2023 at 5:06 pm

    I like how you used the brushstroke stencil.
    Loving this new release.

  50. Debbie Eslinger says:
    February 18, 2023 at 5:16 pm

    the brushstroke background is beautiful, love the colors that you pickes

  51. Dee Earnshaw says:
    February 18, 2023 at 5:25 pm

    love these cards – beautiful organic design

  52. L Olsen says:
    February 18, 2023 at 5:55 pm

    You card is very relaxing with its tropical feel. Great Summer card or winter get away card.

  53. Nancee Purdum says:
    February 18, 2023 at 6:48 pm

    What great cards! Thanks for sharing!

  54. Connie Hostak says:
    February 18, 2023 at 6:58 pm

    Oh wow! This card speaks to my heart! Beautiful!

  55. Robin Keysor says:
    February 18, 2023 at 7:37 pm

    I just ordered the brushstroke stencil and you have given me a great tip in flipping it to fill in the empty spaces… love the ombré!

  56. Pam D. says:
    February 18, 2023 at 7:39 pm

    Love the brushstrokes stencil, your color choices are perfect!

  57. Susie Sonnier says:
    February 18, 2023 at 7:39 pm

    Such a fun use for the products

  58. Karen Walker says:
    February 18, 2023 at 7:58 pm

    That Brushstroke Stencil is fabulout–what a great background!

  59. Sandra Baggarly says:
    February 18, 2023 at 8:22 pm

    Beautiful set of cards!

  60. Lori Spitzer says:
    February 18, 2023 at 8:49 pm

    Dear Nichol –
    These are beautiful. Isn’t this release a gem? Love it!
    Lori S in PA

  61. Cindi Green says:
    February 18, 2023 at 8:59 pm

    I love this idea! I love the look of watercolor and these cards look amazing! I can’t wait to try it.

  62. Beth Merrill says:
    February 18, 2023 at 9:58 pm

    The brushstrokes stencil looks so fun! Your example is so beautiful!

  63. Marisela Delgado says:
    February 18, 2023 at 11:51 pm

    So beautiful!

  64. Amy Solovay says:
    February 19, 2023 at 12:30 am

    Fantastic series of cards! I love your soft, watercolor-y backgrounds.

  65. Nicki Heckenlively says:
    February 19, 2023 at 1:14 am

    Love your card and colors used!

  66. Tijana Zivkovic says:
    February 19, 2023 at 5:23 am

    Awesome inspiration!

  67. Holly M says:
    February 19, 2023 at 5:24 am

    Gorgeous! I love how you used the stencil to give the watercolor look.

  68. Colleen Jo Howell says:
    February 19, 2023 at 6:07 am

    Love this stencil I can imagine all the different ways to use it. The card is great

  69. Ellen Robinson says:
    February 19, 2023 at 7:35 am

    I love that brush stroke background !

  70. Jeanette Alley says:
    February 19, 2023 at 8:51 am

    I need to learn to make multiples while I have my supplies out. Such a time saver! I enjoyed the video. Thanks.

  71. Tracy Cannon says:
    February 19, 2023 at 9:24 am

    Such a great background

  72. roxanne tellini says:
    February 19, 2023 at 11:51 am

    That background technique is a winner!

  73. Michele W says:
    February 19, 2023 at 12:39 pm

    Great group of cards. I especially like the “watercolor” background you created with the stencil and the text over it. Loved your color choices, too. I will definitely be giving this background Idea a try. Thanks for the inspiration and the helpful video!

  74. Mirella ROGAN says:
    February 19, 2023 at 12:48 pm

    Oh la la! Those brush strokes stencilled backgrounds are FABULOUS! Love love love!

  75. Jade says:
    February 19, 2023 at 2:05 pm

    Lovely card with wonderful colors. I love the technique.

  76. Kris Reeves says:
    February 19, 2023 at 2:08 pm

    Love them all!

  77. Joy Meadows says:
    February 19, 2023 at 3:11 pm

    Love your cards, Nichol! The brush strokes stencil is one of my favorite things in this new release from SSS.

  78. Joyace says:
    February 19, 2023 at 3:53 pm

    Awesome cards, Nichol! Thank you for sharing your talent. So inspiring.

  79. RobiW says:
    February 19, 2023 at 5:01 pm

    Beautiful! Love that stencil background.

  80. Miesje says:
    February 19, 2023 at 6:15 pm

    The double background is so pretty! Love those leaves.

  81. Jeanne Rice says:
    February 19, 2023 at 8:03 pm

    I love the brushstroke stencil! Your card is beautiful. Thanks for the video and inspiration.

  82. Amy Potts says:
    February 19, 2023 at 11:13 pm

    I’m getting tropical/Hawaii vibes! And yes, I too am thinking only about Easter and spring now!

  83. Shar Zar says:
    February 20, 2023 at 8:31 am

    Cool background.

  84. Leigh Norris says:
    February 20, 2023 at 9:13 am

    That brushstrokes stencil is full of possibilities! And like you, I also love a cool text background!

  85. Lara Read says:
    February 20, 2023 at 10:56 am

    Great Card! So many ways of using this stencil combo. Love it. Hope the puppy is adjusting well. He is super super cute!!

  86. Patricia Coleman says:
    February 20, 2023 at 1:16 pm

    Beautiful and inspirational cards from this SSS release! Love them!!

  87. Amy Cooley says:
    February 20, 2023 at 2:15 pm

    These are so beautiful! Wonderful new products from SSS

  88. Donna L Walls says:
    February 20, 2023 at 6:29 pm

    Great stenciled background!

  89. Renee Reyes says:
    February 20, 2023 at 9:45 pm

    Beautiful backgrounds!!!! Your cards are lovely!

  90. Heather Jacobs says:
    February 20, 2023 at 10:49 pm

    Fantastic card! I love the tropical vibe so much!

  91. Laura Rozsonits says:
    February 21, 2023 at 12:13 pm

    Beautiful card!

  92. Nandini Karmarkar says:
    February 21, 2023 at 8:40 pm

    Wow! These cards look amazing!

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