Simple Watercolor DieCuts | Simon Says Stamp | AmyR 2024 Valentine's Card Series #2

[@taniajhungary]

Hi 👋 Amy. I’ve been watching you all night (covid/steroids/ and I feel I really am sitting with a friend calmly crafting along and having a giggle. Learning some things about crafting and about you. Just wanted to say thank you for keeping me company in the long lonely nights n days. You are as honest and feisty as you should be to have such a hard ‘in the limelight’ job. You are a treasure to me. So glad things are going much better for you recently. X Tania from the UK.

[@PrairiePaperandInk]

well thank you so much - and I hope you start feeling better ASAP!! ❤️

[@cindymacias2389]

Hi Amy. Love the card and the direction you went with. Buy the any recipient that receives a card from you and doesn’t appreciate it doesn’t deserve it. LOL I love the wallpaper intro to the video. 💕

[@joannemackenzie2342]

I love how this one came together. The crackle paste, colors, & of course, the bird!

[@RamoArt]

I think it's a great idea to include "thinking of you" cards that fit into the theme of spring in your Valentine's playlist. Feels more realistic than just pink, white and red hearts and roses all over "I love you" cards.

[@recreepy]

This painting is so full of life and energy, it’s truly a joy to look at.bravooooooooooooo

[@crmuirhead]

All of it combines to make a lovely card! Regarding top fold cards, the reason I like them is because store bought cards don't open like that. To me, it's another indicator that's the card is handmade.

[@PrairiePaperandInk]

same! - I've just come to feel like handmade cards are more obvious with top folds

[@deannamcdonald4442]

I just discovered your channel and I want to say there is so much to love about this card! It’s so refreshing to see a valentines Day card that isn’t red/pink and white. Can’t wait to see what you do next! Thank you!

[@PrairiePaperandInk]

Thank you so much!

[@Tessiefaye]

I love this card. I'm not a sender of Valentine's cards but you can make this any kind of card. My favorite flower color is blue. So this is especially my kind of card.

[@ladymilehigh5202]

Loving the background color on this card and the way you tucked all the elements in together. Really cute.

[@DJsSundries]

I’m not a blue person typically. Now I want to try. This is gorgeous!

[@mrsmcphate]

Oh! I keep forgetting to use crackle paste! Thanks for the reminder! This is such a sweet card with so many yummy layers and texture. TFS!

[@LisaVornhagen]

I love the water coloring on that card and I really love that little bird! He's adorable!

[@kellielisenby291]

Put a bird on it!🥰😂Sweet sweet card.

[@brooksdogdays]

One of my favorite cards! Love all the texture created with the markers. That bird is wonderful. Love the inside as well.

[@DanaK44]

Amy, you make beautiful cards! Being a new card maker, you make it look so easy. It’s so helpful. Thank you!

[@PrairiePaperandInk]

You are so welcome!

[@MrsWookiesWanderings]

Yeah for things that bring you joy! This is such a cute card, and I love the secondary cluster inside.

[@tracylee4442]

I love that you explain how you do things also, step by step. I’m always intimidated by spatter so I don’t try it. Or texture paste! Or watercolor! I shall give this a go!

[@JoanOrloffDK]

WOW stunning card Amy 🥰 I love your background, your watercoloring and the die-set ❤️ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@susiewittwer9574]

It's so interesting to watch your process for creating the multiple layers for this card. It turned out SO pretty.

[@joannmccullough9616]

Blue, my favorite color. Enjoyed watching you make this card.

[@jerralynrose]

Every time I try a top fold card, it migrates and flattens out on the shelf, lol. Booooooooo-ooup! Can't get them to stay standing up for the life of me, ha ha. This one is supercute and I love the crackle paste combo!

[@qwispery]

Try using a heavier card stock for your base

[@jerralynrose]

@@qwispery It's Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb. Not certain what might be more than that?

[@qwispery]

@@jerralynrose that’s odd. I don’t have too much trouble when I use that card stock. Must just be gremlins 🤣

[@jerralynrose]

@@qwispery Might be my countertops are too slippery, lol? Maybe if I backed off on the housecleaning, ha ha...

[@whichwitchhazel]

Beautiful card Amy, love the spLatter xx

[@rhondareynolds8007]

Love this card! Blues are my favorite colors. It would be great for Valentine's Day but also for so many other occasions

[@pammuir5364]

Love the blues and bird,

[@janetbicker3840]

Thank you for your comment on using the Stick and Stamp Mat when water coloring. I was wondering when I would use it over the Grip Mat, which I love. Your experience and knowledge is so helpful as I'm learning. Thank you!

[@gilliansprott5487]

A very cute card.💟

[@marcydobbs1653]

Love the birds. Thanks for the Copic Dots idea.

[@patriciawilson4135]

I love this background with the crackle paste and the hearts. Also the blue is lovely and it's a great idea. Thanks so much for all the tips and techniques.

[@suelanham5125]

Love that you used blue as it is my favorite color, especially a turquoise shade. I have the little birds and hope to use them soon. Now I have some new inspiration from you to use them! 🤗

[@karenaustin5307]

Lovely card; such a sweet bird!

[@moirahansen1955]

Lovely, especially like the little birds. 👏🐦😊💕

[@judyiverson8639]

I just love, love this card! Definitely worthy of the Valentine's pile.

[@francesarhipoff2864]

Beautiful card, love the watercolour flowers etc

[@aliciakey9333]

OMG again and again! So pretty & so creative! i love the dots creating texture- almost like my quilting fabrics! LOL You're SUCH an artist! Thanks for sharing your talents with us! Happy New Year!

[@lindazabel5925]

So pretty the way it came together!

[@cathylaycock5598]

Love this! I don’t do Valentines myself , but this would be great for any occasion. Love the crackle paste! 😊❤️🇨🇦

[@bethjackson8727]

I wondered why you used top fold. I automatically use side fold. Habits die hard. I have to make myself do top fold but I’ve never had to photograph cards. I still have difficulty making cards with birds but I love yours.

[@patriciablades8162]

I love the techniques, water colour, splatter, everything about this card is wonderful. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@lynnet4079]

Love the dots you did almost looks like a speckled egg

[@NadineBergeron-u1n]

Love, love, love this card! So pretty

[@Lainers2000]

Amy! This is just the best card. I've loved the birds since the first time you used them and everything else about the card. If I didn’t have so many bird dies, I would get them in a heartbeat. There is something so appealing about them and the coloring of the birds is just right.

[@cardsbycolie]

FABULOUS!!! I love this card design. TFS💜🎨

[@cynthiapowell-cobb2742]

What a gorgeous card!! Love it!

[@ArleneVerissimo]

Lovely card. So sweet

[@paulineking9746]

Love everything about this card! ❤

[@jennifershimko157]

So adorable! It's a perfect any occasion card.

[@JessicaCEP]

Love the birds!

[@ericastwilight]

I had to get the little birds die set after your first video using them, they are so cute. Beautiful card, thanks for sharing

[@trudievick2359]

Great card. Looked like a real fun card. Thanks for sharing.

[@rhondacesana2221]

What a gorgeous card! I really love the blues❤

[@pamelazimin4326]

Wow Amy, this card is stunning! I always love your videos ❤

[@Taitcreates639]

Amy, Happy New Year. This is a gorgeous card. Stunning! Love the colors you 😂choose for the flowers. Great technique.

[@bonnerdebbie]

Stunning card Amy!

[@melissaschaefer854]

So beautiful! Happy New Year, Amy!

[@dawns.1561]

this is absolutely beautiful.

[@kmmiller9876]

I love this card. You are so talented. Thank you!! I think I need crackle paste.🙃

[@paulienvandenbosch3857]

Oh my goodness Amy.... I'm in love with this card ❣️ It is so dang gorgeous. The crackle paste, the watercoloring, the painting of the flowers and greenery, those cute little birds.... I just love it all👌❤️

[@patriciadonaldson391]

Beautiful job!! I'm inspired !!!

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

Love this card! Layout out is fabulous and love the mixed media style. Happy New Year!🍾

[@heatherbanuelos863]

I love this card and it inspired me to do some new card making. I've been kind of in a rut and your video inspired me to use things I have and love creating with! Thank you

[@PrairiePaperandInk]

that's awesome! Have fun!!

[@damaricolon1950]

Happy New Year…. Thank you for you inspiration

[@thecraftyredhead2329]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@sandradiaz9404]

Amy I love the paste make the card beautiful. Have a Happy New Year 🎉🎉

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Great cards and inspiration! Thank you, happy New Year!!💞

[@admientje]

Mooi ik heb ook al Valentijns kaarten gemaakt

[@charnesch4274]

Beautiful!

[@ds6114]

Love love this card. Just ordered some of the supplies. Great ideas

[@racheljakubiak1235]

So pretty!

[@AndreaMerchak]

Very beautiful!

[@marzeezee]

Very pretty!

[@mariamiskimmon5437]

Love it. Gorgeous ❤

[@CraftyKiwiMama]

Love all the watercolouring and the sweet birds, not been much of a birds on cards kinda gal either, but the way you've coloured this one is really gorgeous Amy. Fabulous card! xoxo

[@maryhughes6390]

So cute!

[@lindaburcham5474]

Love it...great job

[@hollybishop373]

Love this! I really enjoy your Valentines card. Nice to see “new” colors after all the reds and greens! Thank you for all you do and share! Have a wonderful New Years!

[@mariafernandez6537]

EVERYTHING about this card is awesome! Love how it turned out!

[@Sylvia.Torres]

I love how this card turned out! And I really love all the dot details. ❤️ Thank you AmyR!

[@ladyrph]

Get card without a heart in sight!

[@PrairiePaperandInk]

the stencil was all hearts...

[@jwwakefield3462]

Woo hoo! Another holiday series, and it is for Valentines Day! I send more Valentines cards than I do Christmas cards. This series will be great!

[@leescraps1]

Love!❤❤

[@sharonpott4253]

Love it ❤

[@Skreationscrafts]

Awesome card. I was thinking of getting the Sticky Mat and was wondering since you used the watercolor on it, how did you clean it off the mat? Does it effect the stickiness?

[@PrairiePaperandInk]

I just rinse it in my kitchen sink and let it air dry. It stains (especially watercolours) but it works fine and yes over time it loses it's stickiness but I've been using the same mats (I have 3 or 4 of them) for months (or maybe a year or more I don't remember when I bought them lol) now

[@joyfulldj]

I was wondering, could just be me calculating with eu paper sizes, you mentionned a2 topfolding cards; how big is that in canada? Bc over here that is 70x50 wich is quite huge for a card size... ;even when top folded...

[@PrairiePaperandInk]

I said it in the video that the panel was trimmed down to 3.75x5" and that it's a bit smaller than A2 - and I say it in almost all of my videos that A2 is 4.25x5.5"

[@ladyflimflam]

I mean, the opposite of red is green. At least on the color wheel. 😊

[@PrairiePaperandInk]

I'm well aware of the color wheel - I was talking tongue-in-cheek

[@ladyflimflam]

As was I, hence the smiley face.

[@user-nt6yt7nl7d]

Anyone having a problem with the SSS website, Friday evening? Won't let banner links open, load in search bar, captcha doesn't load...nothing is working for me. Sent an email, but it's the weekend. I know you're not tech Amy!!! LOL, just want to know if anyone else is having a problem. TIA Brenda Beautiful card, as always!

[@PrairiePaperandInk]

you probably need to delete your internet history and cookies, then restart your computer. No one else is having issues so it's most likely a clean out and reset needed on your end! :)

[@user-nt6yt7nl7d]

@@PrairiePaperandInk I just used my phone to make my purchases. Got some die sets for stamp sets I've had for a while and wanted for a while. Thanks for the link!

[@martinatribelhorn8165]

Mir ist alles etwas zu dunkel, wirkt für mich sehr traurig.

[@PrairiePaperandInk]

well that's your interpretation - I am very happy with how it turned out and think it looks fun and cheerful