Make Your Greeting Cards POP With THIS Technique!

Simon Hurley shares how to make your greeting cards stand out with contrasting color! These techniques will make your cardmaking and craft projects pop.
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[@simon.hurley]

Hi friends! Leave a comment letting me know which card is your favorite. :) ✭ FULL supply list with PICTURES: ldli.co/e/6ln19o9

[@cindygregorius8881]

I love your videos because you don't waste my time with any "fluff" words. It's all informational and keeps my interest.

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much Cindy! So glad you enjoy my videos.🤗

[@ebriggs3498]

I totally agree with @Cindy Gregorio’s! You have your tools ready and get to the point. My time is limited, so I don’t want to watch people hunting for their supplies. 😅

[@jennieevans7109]

I agree

[@RoseAngella]

Amen Cindy. I’ve been binge watching theses videos. Everyone of them hold my interest. Away with the ‘fluff’. 😁

[@kareneaton433]

I love the second card because of the ink blending, your inks glow, and are so fun to use. I like your theme of white, you included so many different techniques using this theme. You are an excellent instructor as well as a wonderful designer and artist.

[@rubylevan6860]

that butterfly card is gorgeous

[@ms1blessedwoman]

I really liked all the cards. The stamps and dies were beautiful and you really let them stand and shout!

[@Gjmueller1]

Love your videos. They are straight forward. You are prepared when shooting a video that shows professionalism and respect for your viewers. You are the best!

[@Cre8iveCindy]

I love the first card because it has a clean wholesome feel to it but then I like the second one with the stained glass. Good call on switching gears on that one. Thanks for another great video.

[@dariasikorski7217]

I like all the cards but I think the last one is my favorite!

[@MamaDisney123]

I love that I can use this die year round and not just for Christmas! Love this technique and your details. Thank you

[@connihinkel7295]

I LOVE the first (butterfly) card. Unique use of vellum!

[@kirriesummers5219]

I appreciate being able to see your card as you explain what and why you make your choices. Your cards are very cool. 🌷🇨🇦🌷

[@wildflowerblessings]

Oh my Lord sorcery!! 😂 I have never seen that foam used before! Neat too!

[@dscritter614]

Simon, it must take an unbelievable amount of time to make the vids, and list every single tool u use. Plz know we makers out here so appreciate your work.

[@simon.hurley]

Yes! It definitely takes a lot of time, but I love doing it. So glad you find the videos helpful!🫶🏻

[@tedweston7773]

Thank you, again, Simon! Your videos are always such an instructive, yet friendly treat to watch! Always something to learn.

[@kayfurnish8715]

Ah, picking a favorite today is tough!! I was going to pick the butterfly card, but then you did that vibrant background using the arched die like a stencil, and added the succulents, which I have. Oh, the 2nd card made me think of "Aloha!", which is always good, and the last card was gorgeous too! I can't decide!!! Thanks for some great tips today! Love all the cards!

[@lizsmith952]

love the buttery fly and the roses!!

[@becomingdryork2919]

So glad you had a vacation but sooooo glad you’re back!!!

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much! Glad to be back and filming again.🫶🏻

[@sherrybear5886]

Stamping foam is so much fun to work with! Great cards!

[@RachelRamey]

I love that your coverplate die has the outline separate. I wish ALL cover dies were made that way.

[@susanbollinger2844]

You look great! That vacation was in need. 😂I love them all.

[@chelliebeaudot7784]

I don't think I've ever seen any paper crafter shift gears mid-project and come out with not one but two cards that were really, really good. Loved that this video showed solid technique and your creative process!

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much Chellie! Sometimes I wouldn’t leave that in there, but I thought it may be helpful to show my thought process. Glad you enjoyed it!🤗

[@janetdoecke4391]

Hello Simon, from Australia! Your cards are stunning! Thankyou!

[@maryswartzel2773]

These came out beautifully. I enjoy seeing you use supplies in different ways so we that can get better value for our money. It was good to see that even a professional does not always have things go to plan, and that’s ok. One thing though, I do miss the awkward die cutting. 😂 Thank you for all the inspiration ♥️

[@lindavinson1273]

Yay! A nice way to start the morning! Love all of your ideas. Thanks for sharing, Simon. 🥰

[@roxanneklinger3828]

As before your stamping foam is awesome. Love the butterflies

[@cherylnewling9047]

My favourite would be the arch die.

[@suzannemfairchild5576]

Love the last one. But it was hard to decide. The video was great and fast.

[@MsSuperklutz]

OMG Simon Well there Mister You've done it again....have blown me away ....and my goodness and truly never cease to amaze me too!! Your cards are all Stunningly Gorgeous and to pick a fav was extremely hard but I'll say the Butterfly card!! It was mezmerizing to watch your creative processes and seeing your visions come to life!! Thanks Kiddo for your Outstandingly Detailed Tutorial and Sharing your Tremendously Terrific Tips, Tricks & Techniques!! YOU SO SO SO ROCK!! Well for fomeone who was feeling a bit uncreative....you sure did a Super Magnificent Artistic job!! AMAZING YOU ARE!! Joan Smith

[@deirdreblick2230]

Love the way you do your videos so much information at a great speed not to fast!!❤

[@three2onemum]

truely the second card caught my eye, looking forward to trying this out! Thanks for the inspiration Simon

[@Sondra5951]

wow, those are so beautiful. thanks for sharing your great ideas. ❤

[@Sondra5951]

That is so cool from callie

[@Sondra5951]

From callie❤️

[@timeenuf4200]

You are amazing. I love watching how you create and your inks are delicious. Thank you for sharing and being such a joyful inspiration.

[@sueplatt8899]

Thank you for sharing your techniques & tips! The first striped card is my favorite, but all your cards are great!

[@momma2cavalierssf]

They’re all amazing, but that stained glass card is crazy gorgeous!! I just found your channel and you became my weekend binge. You’re a natural at teaching and I love that you keep funny bits in your videos (misplacing items, etc.). So relatable. I wanted to ask, are you working on a mat? It looks like wood but sometimes you “ink” it.

[@MareeForman]

Thanks Simon for your continuing inspiration 💕💕

[@marieroecker9590]

Love, love, love your cards.

[@cynthiatuczynski9491]

Love your cards and video. Thank you for getting right into making the cards. That’s why I enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing 🤗😊

[@itchy711]

I’m so glad you’re back! I’ve really missed your videos!!! Oh yeah, I like them both..

[@dianerosati4973]

Gorgeous cards Simon!!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@dianegreiner4054]

Great tips in this video! I especially like embossing with the die and then using it as a stencil. Brilliant!!!

[@lindaveal1204]

All the cards are beautiful!

[@artycrafter3931]

Thanks Simon. Great ideas. Will try my stamping foam soon. Love all the colours 🌈

[@martharodriguez4864]

Love ❤️ your cards….can choose one they are all beautiful!

[@kayenash5481]

Love that & I also love butterfly's.

[@Kazzandshazz]

Thank you Simon, I loved all of these ideas & cards

[@AcquanettaLivingston]

I LOVE all the ideas! Thanks for sharing.

[@kayenash5481]

I love the emossing.

[@cherylnewling9047]

So glad you are back Simon. Missed your videos. I have the candy stripe die, will have to get the arch die. As usual beautiful cards. Hope you had a great holiday.

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks Cheryl! I so appreciate your support. I’m glad to be back!🤗

[@shirleyeckenrode5517]

Beautiful card

[@carolloe2188]

I liked all the cards - hard to pick a favorite! Thanks for reminding us about techniques we had forgotten about (at least ones that I had forgotten). TYFS Simon! ❤

[@cindyvarasdevaldes1373]

Great idea! Thanks Simon!

[@christineh3866]

Loved all 4. I have not tried tech#1 or #2 so will have to try those.

[@debbiepiccolo7846]

Fantastic card, great tips. Thank you.

[@dorasanchez5075]

Great techniques, Simon. Than you

[@maggierobinson4762]

I love the stained glass window! I have that die and can’t wait to try this technique! Thanks Simon for your inspiration 😊

[@Sylvia.Torres]

Gorgeous cards! ❤ Love love love the stain glass window effect by inking the embossed die plate. 😃 Thanks Simon!

[@kcinca5410]

Really like how the stained glass window card turned out. I agree that the succulents were a much better choice atop it. Lots of great tips here, as always.

[@barbararuege5995]

I love them all!!

[@maryannedempsey7048]

Great cards. My favorite was the first one with the candy stripes die on stamping foam and the white butterflies. I appreciated watching you change your mind making the stained glass card. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@StampinBeachTeacher]

So happy to see you’re back! Love all these cards. I bought the candy strip die at Christmas and was hoping to use it throughout the year, but haven’t seen any ideas until now. Thanks! Got to go do some shopping now, the stained glass and butterflies for sure.

[@simon.hurley]

Thank you! Yes, totally include the Candy stripes die in lots of projects. I’ll show more examples soon, but just don’t use Christmas colors and it can be for any season. :)

[@sandiesnook6117]

Great video, I always learn so much. Thanks

[@melissamiller9921]

Simonnnnnnn!!!!! So HAPPY to see your new video!!!!! I was waiting for it! 😊. All your cards are gorgeous and your new line is just beautiful!!! I’ve bought your mandala stamp and stencil, the next will be your butterflies and the glass stained window!!! So thankful you keep sharing your artistic gifts! Your cards, all of them, are so beautiful!!!! Tons of love! Missy❤

[@bethgray4151]

My favorite is the stained glass window die. The card you made with it is beautiful. I want to buy this die, and the first thing I want to try is putting acetate behind it and then put translucent Nuvo drops in the spaces. Thank you for all the ideas!

[@plannertimewithmichael]

Absolutely love your videos!

[@michaelbess7447]

Hi Simon, just got your Basic Clear stamps, and the cutting dies to go with it. I have the candy stripe dies and really like it.

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Simon, I just found your channel and am amazing at your techniques for shading, placing embellishments and your lovely vibe! Your tools are so cool to use, and I’ll be purchasing some in the future. Peace! ❤

[@karlmilt96]

❤look forward to your demos and enjoyed every one❤

[@kareneaton433]

Thanks!

[@lindathimell5179]

I just found you today and I'm obsessed!! You are amazing and all the cards you do and technique you use seems so easy that I can not wait to try it out myself. Since I just found you I'm wondering what type of heating tool you are using when you are speeding up the drying time? Thank you for so much inspiration.

[@sherylefagan5132]

Very nice

[@caevans11]

Amazing

[@lorrainecroes7599]

Looks like you went to somewhere sunny, i see a little tan!!

[@ChrystalsChreationsWycoff]

Love all these cards you made. I however didn't get the metomorphis set because it sold out fast. Oh well.

[@robinhorn9827]

Hi Simon.... where can I find the 2-in-1 weeding roller? PS I LOVE ❤️ Your videos.... precise, clear, systematic, artistic and creative, and easy-to-follow. Thanks for sharing your talent! You make all you do look so easy.... and it can be! Xox

[@simon.hurley]

Here is a link to the tool n one: shrsl.com/3x293 Thanks so much for the support!🫶🏻

[@HeatherMcMurtry-qb2qe]

Great video! When you misted the last card with water, do you have any bubbling with the card stock?

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Gorgeous cards Simon! My fave is that lovely background using the stripe die with foam. Do iIneed to get another heat gun to use my Simon Hurley stamping foam, as i only have a regular one? TIA.😊

[@simon.hurley]

You can use either heat tool. Just make sure to keep your heat tool moving so you don’t burn the foam. :)

[@kiwipommiegirl]

@@simon.hurley Thanks Simon!

[@denisedenton148]

Simon, where do you get the storage envelopes for your dies 😊

[@randihetland1533]

WOW

[@inekeromijn-schouten7358]

Hi Simon, why are you’re products not for sale in the Netherlands??

[@janettagagnon3245]

Do you use a special paper for blending? I just ordered your set of ink pads.

[@vanderbrowning1821]

are your products sold in shops in the usa? like micheals etc i’m coming over in october and want to try and save on postage etc x

[@seattlesue178]

Hi Simon. Do your dye ink pads have a layer of fabric over the foam? I'm looking to replace my Marvy dye ink pads because the foam pad has broken down, leaving crumbs on my work.

[@simon.hurley]

Yes, they are made of a woven type fabric. :)

[@Shagun151]

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👍

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[@sherrybear5886]

Stamping foam is so much fun to work with! Great cards!