PERFECT PEARLS Techniques That Will WOW You!✨

[@simon.hurley]

Hi friends! Comment below which card/technique is your favorite. :) ✭ FULL supply list with PICTURES: ldli.co/e/9dd25gz

[@melissacrawford303]

Awesome technique. The slimline card is my favorite. The perfect pearls just pop against the black. Cutting down the paper to fit the stencil is a great idea.

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@Simon Hurley • I wish you would think about at least including pictures of your finished cards in your link because when you do 4, I tend to only remember 1. I end up doing a screen capture of each card, editing it, putting it in my electronic notes then adding notes on how the card was made. Your notes, of course, would be more helpful. To give you an example of what I mean, I've included my notes on this video below. Please be kind when you read them because they are only jogs for my memory, not instructions for anyone else. • Background flower stamp with Versamark ink. • Apply individual colors of Perfect Pearls (excess cannot be returned to jar.) • Tamp (pounce) Perfect Pearls in • Fan brush off excess • Mist with water • Heat set • Background & heart use the same stamp • Heart is made by using the foam heat up stamp and pressing it on the flower image then stamping on black background with the Versamark ink. As you can see from the background, the flower is an outline that would not leave much room for the Perfect Pearls. By impressing the stamp on the foam, the lines are now indents and the Versamark ink will hold the Perfect Pearls on the solid parts. • Perfect Pearls technique is same as above. • Uses 3 part stencil • Paper is cut to same size as stencil to make matching easy. • Perfect Pearls is applied to each part separately and heat set • Fussy cut around edge • Flower stamp is an outline* so use embossing ink • Apply embossing powder • Heat set • Color is applied using watercolor so dampen paper before applying color so they will blend • Embossed outline will keep colors from bleeding into another area. • Once the watercolors are dry (heat gun or natural), use an embossing pen to add areas to take Perfect Pearls. Do petals first, then leaves, then stem, setting each before moving on to the next. • Fussy cut half of flower • Tone-on-tone emboss colored background • Apply to front of card with flower & sentiment. * Since this is an outline stamp, you could use it in the same way as the heart foam stamp.

[@kitarndt4463]

I love the heart card. The heart pops and is just beautiful!

[@Sylvia.Torres]

Hi Simon! My favorite was the half cut out flower card. 😍

[@marlenenicholl6825]

You are amazing - I like all of the designs, but I think I like the last one best - cutting out half of the flower and adhering it to another color and the glow!!!- OMG - gorgeous - thanks for sharing

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much! I love to cut the design to add it to another color and make it stand out. That’s one of my fave techniques too!

[@Fireyvedel]

I had forgotten that you could do this with perfect pearls thank you Simon !!! 😘

[@MsRebekka1]

wow! All the cards came out stunning!

[@karonduling2235]

Thank you so much for the different techniques with the Perfect Pearls. I can't say which card was my favorite since they all were amazing.

[@dfmlees]

They were great. Think I’ll have to get my perfect pearls out. Haven’t done that in years. So vibrant.

[@wendydennee5648]

I honestly can't decide! I have a bunch of Perfect Pearls and never know what to do with them. Your videos are an inspiration!!!

[@Kazzandshazz]

Hi Simon, I totally love all of these designs. Very hard to pick a fave. Love my perfect pearls but have never seen them used in this way before. Thank you so much for sharing x

[@teresevanderhaar9310]

Thank you I’ve started using perfect pearls- i love all the cards and tips .

[@ot9228]

Stenciled flowers were my favorite! I just love you’re florals. Will you be doing more florals in the future?

[@simon.hurley]

Yes! I am loving the florals too. Definitely more to come. :)

[@patriciamayne-schlachtun4315]

I never knew what to do with my Perfect Pearls. Your cards are gorgeous! I also have to say you are one of the most fluid talkers on your videos. They all flow so smoothly and you mention things more than 1x so they stay my head. Thanks for sharing all the fab techniques!

[@theresaberger1622]

Thank you Simon for your creative ideas. I knew about perfect pearls but have never tried them. I love your heart card. Take care!

[@cejtebeau1]

Love the format of the single flower

[@ThomasArcher]

I think Perfect Pearls are my very favourite - love that shine and the vibrant colours. Thank you for sharing your creativity and techniques. You are such an inspiration! 🌻

[@gabychavez9392]

I never get tired of watching your videos, beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@RedheadedStoryKeeper]

I've had Perfect Pearls in my stash for at least 20 years and stopped using them but after seeing this I'm gonna have to get them out and play! Thanks, Simon

[@mrsmcphate]

Beautiful cards! I love how you use tools and materials "off label" to get super creative! Sorry, I can't pick a favorite!

[@bevc8306]

Love all of these cards. Especially the last one! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheRindyrae]

i love the heart card. The colors are beautiful. I love all the techniques and medians you used.

[@mariahelenalama8250]

Beautiful cards! Great video tutorial on Perfect Pearls! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MrsTomJordan]

Beautiful cards! You're adorable and I love your energy! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@cindydecker57]

Thank you so much for these Perfect Pearls techniques! I bought a bunch of them a few years ago and haven’t used them much at all. These ideas are very inspiring and beautiful! My favorite in this video is the last one to add some shine to a stamped image. Also love the finished card design, very creative idea to just fussy cut half of the image 🥰

[@AnaGarcia-xo5ft]

Beautiful cards! My favorite one is the heart. Thanks

[@bettyl.3115]

OMG!!! You are a great inspiration, today I bump into your videos accidentally; but I have to say, what a beautiful accident 😄. Your technics, your smooth and easy explanation, makes me feel like I’m ready to do it the same way you do it. But oh surprise when I did it 🥴….. Only, with practice and dedication like you have, I will ready and then I’ll do it like you do it. Thank you very very much!!!!! You are my inspiration to start all over again my handmade greeting cards and everything that has to be with coloring. Congratulations you are the BEST!!!!!!! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rickella1]

Amazing techniques and video! All of your cards are works of art. I have more options for my Perfect Pearls. Thank you so much!

[@azleegirljohnson8286]

Thank you for being a wonderful teacher.

[@Shinyred-921]

You inspired me to use and create with these techniques. Thank you for your creativity and great guide to products you used.

[@Sylvia.Torres]

Amazing!! I love the half cutout card! 😍 Thank you Simon!

[@wordscrafter]

Gorgeous cards, great tips, especially the pouncing and the nuvo brush! Thanks!

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much!!

[@cindyolson5264]

I loved the first card but it was hard to pick as all your cards are beautiful. You are very talented.

[@stamperssecret5379]

I need to invest in more Perfect Pearls. I’ll do that from your channel tonight. I love how you used them. And wooohooo on that pressure tool.

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much Deb! :)

[@pdunbar9255]

I have had Perfect Pearls for years now and I forget about them so thank you for reminding me just how gorgeous they can turn out WHEN YOU USE THEM LOL! I am loving your first technique where you actually color in an image with the perfect pearls...that image is STUNNING!

[@bethgintx]

Always hard to use. Love them all. I always say I need to get out my perfect pearls after watching your videos, but I never do…… on my todo list.

[@darlingagarcia]

These cards were absolutely beautiful! So hard to say one is a favorite.

[@ccrichie1]

Both cards are beautiful. You do awesome work.

[@preetirodricks1]

Beautiful cards. Love this technique with Perfect Pearls!

[@elisebb8423]

Beautiful cards! I've used Perfect Pearls for years, but never heard of "pouncing in" them. Thank you! That should help keep them on the card! I have to try your method. Another cool design was the cutting out of half of the flower and placing it on colored cardstock. It really stands out!

[@simon.hurley]

Yes! I found that’s the best way to apply them. It kind of destroys that brush, but is so helpful to keep them in the ink and on the project. :)

[@blancap.5898]

I love how you remind us of products we have and best techniques to do nice cards!

[@simon.hurley]

Yes, it's always important to bring out old supplies and use them. :)

[@stephaniemcknight4347]

Your video was excellent and so useful to me!! I love all your cards, but the last one was my favorite. Can you do a video on liquid pearls on a card? Thank you for your consideration.

[@marciasydness60]

I could not pick a favorite - they were all so beautifully done. Thank you for all your perfect pearl tutorials. It is my favorite techinique. You always make me happy to watch - you are so friendly.

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much Marcia. That is so sweet! Sending hugs :)

[@shay7090]

Oooh IDK Simon, I like them all. They all have a beautiful reveal. I would have tip say my fave is the heart medallion. I like the background as well.

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much Shay!

[@shay7090]

@@simon.hurley YW. Simon is your main store on Ranger?

[@terrizwingle4537]

you make this look so easy i will keep on practicing

[@Sondra5951]

wow those cards are beautiful. thanks for sharing, you have talent. ❤

[@Veronim78]

Wow, stunning cards. I have some perfect pearls but are very old. Thank you for sharing.

[@simon.hurley]

Yay! Have tons of fun crafting with them. :)

[@lobo1368]

Beautiful, thanks so much Simon!

[@michellegustafson5622]

So much inspiration! Love your tutorials Simon!

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much… that means so much to me Michelle. Hugs!

[@gayle1055]

Thank you Simon for sharing another great video. I can not pick out a favorite because they are all my favorite. There is something wonderful in each card. I’m going to have to try these. Thank you again 💜💜

[@rubymcwha8258]

All the cards were wonderful. Thank you Simon so much. I learned a lot.

[@paulalovesart4545]

I love the cards and the wow factor that the pearls give. All the tips are great reminders too, that can make the difference for a beautiful handmade card. I love the second one the most, but I almost hate to say that because I love the other two about the same! Haha. Thank you, Paula

[@liane_kelly]

Love the different ideas of using Perfect Pearls with other techniques. I’ve had a collection of PP for so long and now I’m excited to try these ideas to my next projects! TFS!!

[@simon.hurley]

Yay! Have fun crafting with your Perfect Pearls. :)

[@created2bless322]

A favorite?!? They were great!

[@stamperssecret5379]

O.m.g. You’re up to 75k subscribers. You’re so close to your first big award.

[@sharondonelow5364]

You really do a great job explaining how things work. Thank you!

[@marilyn6676]

Fabulous cards. Thank you Simon for your ideas and reminder about using perfect pearls. I have several colours but for some reason I rarely use. Excited now to get them out and use. Your are definitely skilled at fussy cutting -your projects always look great.

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much Marilyn! I hope you pull out your Perfect Pearls and have tons of fun crafting. :)

[@martarigby8233]

Great cards and great tips! I really must pull out my perfect pearls, thanks for inspiring!

[@robinmcauley3462]

Great cards! I have some perfect pearls but have never used them!

[@CouzCat]

Hard choice, however, I vote for the floral created with the stencil. The Ranger pen would be useful for the small detailed areas on a stencil.

[@simon.hurley]

Yes! The Ranger pen is great for little details. I love it to create my own hand drawn designs. :)

[@melissafromm9521]

I have had those embossing pens for years and never used them. I didnt think to use them with perfect Pearl's. I found out the clear embossing powder works with all my dye ink. I find myself using them more.

[@TheMrsLibelula]

This is a beautiful technique!

[@jenniferbarela8793]

Now I can't wait to play with my Perfect Pearls.

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

Thanks so much for sharing this! I was given a bunch of Perfect Pearls, but haven’t really used them yet. Your cards are gorgeous! That sweeper brush really brings out the shine! Is the embossing pen refillable? Can you please share other ways to use the Perfect Pearls? Seems I saw them used in a spray bottle years ago. Thanks so much! 😊❤️

[@simon.hurley]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed the techniques. I do not believe that the embossing pens are refillable, but they have lasted me quite a while! :)

[@donnaeffinger7120]

I’m new! What’s the difference in perfect pearls and Lunar paste? Love your products and video’s!! Thank you

[@lisabloedel539]

Very cool! I haven’t seen anyone use perfect pearls in forever, but it really is a gorgeous result! (BTW I accidentally clicked the dislike button- but didn’t mean to - changed it to a LIKE immediately! ) hope that doesn’t reflect negatively on your stats! I LOVE your videos!!

[@gayleenalderton8953]

Loved them all

[@valarieraven7523]

Some great ideas. Cards are gorgeous. What is the container you use for your embossing powder?

[@joanngirimonte9349]

Amazing cards Simon 💖

[@suekujawa4339]

Great tips. I have a couple of perfect pearls guess I need to go find them.

[@lindavinson1273]

Great cards! All of them. 🥰

[@handmadebysteffi3475]

Very beautiful cards 😍

[@dianaringers4386]

Loved them all!

[@judibradshaw1948]

Gorgeous!

[@Jan-dm7wj]

Beautiful! Do you heat set only once?

[@sandyvisger9256]

I like my perfect peals, love the lilly. 👍

[@TannaLohouse]

Fantastic! I don’t use my perfect pearls enough

[@katieh200]

Hi Simon the black slim line floral is my fave huni , hug’s Katie 🌼💛🌼💛🌼💛

[@ljatwood1972]

Beautiful! I haven't tried Perfect Pearls yet.

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks Lori! You will love them... they are so so much fun!

[@estherrich9745]

I love them all!

[@christinecox9625]

Hi Simon! Please help, what is the size of the Fiscar Spring-assist scissors that u actually use? I noticed that ur hyper-links show one is 6" and the other is 5". Is one length better for fussy cutting? Thx. Blessed crafting! 😊

[@simon.hurley]

Hi! My scissors is 6” including the handle. Hope that helps! :)

[@christinecox9625]

Thanks again Simon. Received my 6" pair - YOU ARE RIGHT - these scissors are AWESOME!!! 😊

[@StampinBeachTeacher]

I liked the second card best. The third card was so pretty, but the PP seemed to hide the beautiful blending you did on the flower. I have owned perfect pearls probably as long as you have been alive! Thanks for inspiring me to take them out and use it again.

[@simon.hurley]

Yes, I would go a little less with the marker so that it doesn't cover as much, but I love that you can draw your own areas for the PP. :)

[@judyevansparker5989]

awesome cards I love them all

[@Whinny66]

Thank you!

[@0224je]

My favorite card was the last one.

[@nancyglaspie6735]

My perfect pearl is 15-20 years old. Does it have the binder? You are such an inspiration, even to us old school stampers!! TYFS

[@simon.hurley]

I think they should still work great! :)

[@kayhough228]

My favorite was the slimline until you did that two tone last card. Amazing.

[@rhondaallen3617]

Hi! Any chance you will ever make a die for this heart???

[@gulffire117]

Great ideas! I’m new to your channel but am enjoying it and learning a lot!

[@simon.hurley]

Yay! Glad to have you. :)

[@carolinebredeson4198]

Hi Simon, always happy to see Perfect Pearls in action as mine are gathering dust! They look gorgeous on a black background but I especially liked them as accents to a water coloured image in your final card. I looked on the supply list for alternatives to the Brutus Monroe sticky mat which you had mentioned, but couldn’t see anything. Can you provide recommendations? Thanks, Caroline

[@simon.hurley]

Hi Caroline! I was going to link to the MISTI sticky mat, but that one seems to be sold out everywhere as well. The BM sticky mat should be back sometime in March and I will link to it again then. Sorry! :)

[@expressivepaper]

Great tips!!!

[@sarascreations6637]

Love the techniques..and how do I not have those flower stamps!!!!! Going to have to fix that. Great tutorial dude :)

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much Sara! Those flowers are some of my faves too. :)

[@Oldcupcake64]

Simon-I’ve never used the Perfect Pearls so my question is when you are brushing it on and it is a different color, do you have to be careful so the colors don’t blend?

[@simon.hurley]

I like when the colors blend, but once a color is stuck to the ink you shouldn’t be too worried about another color sticking there. :)

[@Oldcupcake64]

@@simon.hurley I like when they blend too but I was thinking of those times when you don’t want it to. I’m learning and shopping a lot from your videos!

[@bonnieblake572]

I have tried the versamark through a stencil, but I had a hard time getting my stencil clean. How and what do you use to clean your stencils? Thanks

[@simon.hurley]

I tend to just use water and a rag, but you can also try a bit of rubbing alcohol/hand sanitizer to remove anything that is difficult to get clean. :)

[@elisabethhaefeli-benz6329]

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[@catherineorcel6309]

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[@terrizwingle4537]

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[@simon.hurley]

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[@Ninjamom4]

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[@emmacummins2675]

can i please ask simon wwhen using these pearls. why do u do a little bit then dip back in to the pot again for bit more when clearly there is a little of the powder left on the side that could be brushed back over another bit needing to be coloured. and pressed over it again to colour it. as u then go and brush it all away. which seems to be wasteful. could u brush the excess powder onto another design on a piece of card adn have mixed pearls to colour the othe rcard with the excess powder from the original. this way it woudl maybe mixed pearls but woudl nt just get brushed away it would be used.

[@elizabethdreier7582]

What brand, and surface, of cardstocks do you use for Perfect Pearls?

[@stamperssecret5379]

Hey there, handsome.