Hello friends! Welcome to Day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp Dear Friend Release Blog Hop! Today I’m sharing a trio of sweet critter cards from the brand new Caring Thoughts Stamp Set, colored on kraft cardstock. These cuties are the absolute focus of the design, with some patterned paper “fabric swatches” die cut using the Modern Postage dies. The pinked edges make them perfect for this! Coloring on kraft cardstock is one of my favorite techniques and I will even share how I made the white areas of the panda on kraft base! Let’s get started!
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Video Tutorial
Coloring On Kraft with Olo Markers
Products featured:
- Simon Says Stamp Caring Thoughts Stamps and Dies
- Simon Says Stamp Modern Postage Dies
- More supplies linked in the supply list at the bottom of this post
Olo Markers Used
- Panda: WG 3, 5, 7, 9; R 0.3
- Branch: OR 3.7, 3.8; YG 8.5, 8.7
Olo Markers Used:
- Mouse: OR 7.2, 7.4, 7.6: R 0.3
- Rose: RV 0.2, 0.4, 0.6; G 0.1, 1.4, 1.7
Olo Markers Used:
- Bunny: WG 3, 5, 7; R 0.2
- Daffofil: Y0 2.3, 2.5, 2.8; G 0.1, 1.4, 1.7
- Purple Butterfly: V 0.3, 0.4, 2.4
- Red Butterfly: R 0.4, 0.5, 0.6
Olo Markers Used:
- Pink Daisy: RV 0.2, 0.4, 0.6; YG 8.5, 8.7; Y0 2.3, 2.5, 2.8
- Red Daisy: R 0.4, 0.5, 0.6; YG 8.5, 8.7; Y0 2.3, 2.5, 2.8
- Dragon: V 0.3, 0.4, 2.4; Y0 2.3, 2.5, 2.8; BG 2.3, 2.4, R 0.3
- Caterpillar: G 0.1, 1.4, 1.7; R 0.3
Supplies
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Giveaway
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Nichol Spohr <—— you are here.
This post is part of the Simon Says Stamp Dear Friend Blog Hop:
What delightful cards. Your coloring is wonderful. I always appreciate lists of colors used.
You just make the cutest cards! This is my favourite stamp set in the release and you made it super awesome! Love them so much! 🙂
Such cute cards- can’t blame you for choosing them out of the entire release.
Like how you used the new stamp like dies.
What a fun idea! I love coloring on Kraft paper
Critters are so stinking cute! Thanks for sharing
Your cards are amazing. I love how you used Kraft card. My favorite is the Panda 🐼 bear. All your cards are so very adorable.
What great cards! I love how you used the same design, but added different elements to make different cards. Thanks for sharing!
I love your variety using the different cute stamps!
Oh my gosh Nichol, these cards are beyond precious! Love that you added your signature heart to each one!
Love how you used craft. I rarely think to use it , but seeing this makes me want to dig into. My craft stash. I also don’t usually do little critters, but yours are such wonderful focal points.
I LOVE the cute pink dragon! All of the critters are adorable, but she is special!!!
Love your cards, they are so happy. Makes you smile🤗
I love seeing cards that use something other than a white base. These are absolutely adorable!!!
Lovely detailed cards.
Adorable cards. These stamps are my favorites out of this release.
The little animals are so sweet.
Darling cards. thanks for sharing
They’re all so cute! Definitely need this set. Thank you for the inspiration today.
Such a cute collection of cards; love the design and variations!
Those cards are so adorable and I love all the products you used. I think that little bunny is so stinking cute, he may be coming to my house soon.
Love the use of craft paper/cardstock! Those images work well with it!
These card designs are all adorable! Love them ALL!
There are so adorable omg! I’ll have to get them all!
Your cards are so stinking cute! And, I love that coloring – I’ve never tried to color on kraft, but you’ve inspired me to try!
These adorable critters remind me so much of Lee Holland designs. I think they are the cutest ever and so are your cards.
That is cuteness I can get behind! Fun and not juvenile at all!
Beautiful cards. I like how you showcased the images.
I love, love, love your cards…SO cute!!! Thanks for always being an inspiration!
I really love these cute designs by Lee Holland, and love how you have used them. Thanks so much for the inspiration and chance to win
Pauline xx
Your cards are always so adorable, Nicole! You do such a great job!! These are awesome. I just love the “cuteness” of each of them!!
These cards are so adorable. Fun to see a different style. Thank you for the inspiration.
Cute cards – love the wee critters. My favourite is the wee Panda hanging off the branch. Thanks for sharing.
These are the cutest, but then again, your cards always are! You are the most talented colorist around!
love the antique look of your cards – very inspiring
Such a cute blend of the critters with your sewing style.
Nichol, Your cards are adorable, as usual. Your coloring and attention to detail is amazing. I really like the stamp die added to your gingham pieces….too cute!
these are so adorable, and I love the way you used the modern stamp dies. I’m bookmarking your video for the markers on kraft…very helpful!
Cute cards!!! Love those postage style dies. I have the (very old) scissors but my arthritis is so bad now I don’t use any of those old scissors anymore. Glad to see dies that replace them!
Your cards are adorable- I love the sweet little critters! I love the way you ink blended and offset the postage cut panels!
Those are some cute cards! The animals are adorable.
You’ve done such a great job with this set. The little bunny is just so sweet!
Oh Nichol! These are wonderful cards! I didn’t realize until now that I need the Modern Postage dies!
Wonderful, sweet cards. Love them!
Such a great whimsical feel to these!
As always, your cards are so adorable. I love your videos; you make it look easy!! Thank you for sharing!
What sweet little animals!
Such adorable cards! Love the old timey look with the distressed gingham. Works perfectly with those sweet images. Thanks for sharing!
These are so adorable on the Kraft cardstock! Love these!
Such adorable cards!! Love the Kraft colors also.
Such cute critters.
These are adorable!
Such sweet, adorale cards. I love watching you color. Thank you for the video.
Wow!!! Soooo many Adorable cards!!! I love that Sweet Panda!!!
These cards are so unbelievably sweet, I think I got a cavity. Adorable!
Love your critter cards
Cute cards
Darling critters! I LOVE the panda one the most!
So sweet and charming… TFS! 🙂
Completely different look colouring on Kraft and your paper matching is flawless.
All those critters are adorable! Love your cards. Great coloring!
The bunny with the butterfly on its nose is so sweet
What incredibly cute cards! I love the checkered green background with the critters! Absolutely adorable!
I really like the way you showcased one card map and made it very differently with the cute different stamps. Great release.
Those critters and cards are so cute!
These card are just adorable. You are an artist!
Such cute cards. I admire your coloring skills.
Awwwww so much cuteness, you definitely made me want that stamp set, lol
These are adorable. What a fun idea!
Love the idea of using the alcohol inks on the Kraft paper!
Majorly adorable! Thank you for sharing.
So adorable.
Love the little animals.
These caring thoughts critters are the cutest and I love what you have done with them. Love the gingham backgrounds!
Oh my!
These are so cute, thanks for sharing your talent.
So stinking cute!!!
Love the critters♥️♥️♥️
Very cute cards!
Well, those cards are just doggone cute! TFS 🙂
Soooo cute, thanks for sharing
Such cute whimsical animals. Your coloring is wonderful!
These are adorable! Love these cute critters!
Cute, adorable cards!
How adorable are your cards!
Your cards are so adorable! They look so sweet on kraft cardstock 🙂
Such cute cards!
Absolutely adorable and detailed cards. Love this new set.
Awww such cute critter cards! Love how they all turned out. Thank you Nichol!
These are just sooooo adorable!!!
Love the postage stamp look cards! Love the detail on the cards! They all are adorable!
Cards are awesome. Your coloring/shading is stupendous! Keep up the great work that you do. I love the little mouse.
Super cute cards !!
Super cute!
Great cards!
These cards are so sweet – love all the little critters!
Gorgeous!! I love those darling critters!
The critters and gingham paper are very lighthearted.
4 Gorgeous Dear Friend critter cards!! They turned out so adorable!! Fabulous layers especially the postage die and hearts to add interest! Your dragon with the caterpillar was my fav with the pink hearts!!
Awe!! These cards are so cute…they have a vintage flair! Love how you used the postage stamp die too!! 🥰 Adorable!
Fantastic cards! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Great inspiration!
Adorable cards. Thanks for sharing.
Adorable critters!
Such adorable cards and wonderful coloring!
These are all so darling!
Great cards. Love the layers.
Love, love, love all these cards. They are so cute and like coloring on kraft cardstock
Those are just adorable. You make me want to eat sugar cookies and drink cocoa they are so kewt!
I like the idea of using the Kraft paper! And thank you for the video. It helps to see how the cards are made.
Your cards are so adorable!
Oh wow these are so sweet
Adorable cards 🙂
Always so inspirational – how can one not buy everything in the kit. Thanks for such great ideas and techniques.
These are so cute, I didn’t think I would use the postage stamp dies but now I need them! You always make the cutest cards.
These are SO cute!! I knew I would love that postage stamp set!
These are adorable. Love the vintage vibe the Kraft cardstock lends to the overall design.
These cards are adorable! I love how you used the postage stamp dies too!
I like the vintage feel of your cards. So lovely 🙂
Nichol, these cards are just adorable! I love the look with the postage stamp dies.
Such adorable cards!
Oh my goodness…TOTAL cuteness!! I love ALL of the cards!!
I love how you’ve shown a very different style of what one can create with this new release. Super cute cards and fabulous coloring!
What fun cards. Your animals look so great- thanks for sharing!
OMG these are so darn cute! Love the images and your cards are just as darling as can be.
What darling cards! Your coloring is perfect and I just love the distressed look!
The stamp set is one of my favs. Thanks for showcasing it.
WOW! These are all so adorable!!!!
Gosh, these are so stinkin cute! I have to have this stamp set. I got the one that came out around Easter that is similar and they’re just so cute!
Sweet cards and very nice coloring. I especially like the pink dragon.
I love the vintage feel to your cards and all the sweet critters.
Oh my gosh, these are so cute!
Great color share. I will check out the video for tips.