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Hello friends! I have a new Christmas card video to share with y’all PLUS new release info, a coupon code for a FREE gift with purchase, a GIVEAWAY and a bunch of links to fabulous designers sharing a ton of inspiration! So settle in with your drink of choice (and snacks!) and lets get to it:

Simon Says Stamp’s Holiday Sparkle Release is available HERE <——-click! I do plan to have a Release & Review video up for it ASAP (life’s been just a tad nutty lately……). AND I have a code to share with y’all:

Shop at Simon Says Stamp <——click! during the Holiday Sparkle release blog hop and get their Holiday Zipper Pouch FREE* with any purchase of $50 or more with the code CUTEBAG
OK here’s what I created for today:




JOYFUL METALLIC WATERCOLOR CARDS:
- Simon Says Cling Stamps SO MANY PRESENTS
- Simon Says Stamp JOYFUL Hot Foil Plate
- CZ Design Wafer Dies JOYFUL
- Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips REVERSE MISSING YOU AT THE HOLIDAYS
- Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi GEM COLORS Set of 6
To see how these cards came together check out my video below:
Here are the links to all the other stops on the hop – so much amazing inspiration:

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Such a fabulous colourful background. Love those metallic watercolors.
This card is a stunner. Love your take in using this stamp.
Chef’s kiss on these cards!They turned out stunningly. Glitter COLORED watercolor paints? Yes, please!
Your sparkle card is awesome.
Love the sparkle of the metallics! The bold look on black is stunning!
That’s a great looking card. Love the deep colors. TFS!
Love the metallic colors!!!!! I’m thinking of ideas already!!!
Colorful card
beautiful card, love the metallics, so pretty.
beautiful card love the metallics.
Love the bright colors! I now need this stamp!
The colorful gifts shimmer in such a beautiful way.
Amy I love your work! Love the paint on black!💜🤍❄️
I must admit, I have not done much coloring work on black cardstock but I love your card so I will give it a try!
The presents pop off the black background.
Fun card. thanks for sharing.
Love the fun, bright, happy, sparkly holiday card! Very very cool! Thanks for the always great inspiration!
Every time I see the joyful glimmer being used I love it more & more. The so many presents cling stamps looks very playful and could be used for many different cards. I love the playfulness of this card.
The glittery metallics make such a statement for this card, Amy! Love it.
So pretty! Love the sparkly metallics on the black!
Wow!! I’ve never even considered watercoloring on dark cardstock before. What a great idea and the result is stunning! Thank you for the inspiration today.
Love all the bright colors against the black background! You make it look so easy:) Thanks for sharing.
beutiful cards – love the creative touch on the interior as well!
I LOVE how the colors just pop off the black background. So cute.
I love how you used the paints! I would like wrapping paper done in this background you created.
Love those metallics! They really make the gifts shine. Beautiful card.
Amy, your card is so vibrant. I love it. You’ve sold me on that presents stamp and, of course, the metallic paints are to die for.
What a fun card. Love all the shimmers you used. I NEED to try this asap
These are beautiful Amy! I have some Altenew Shimmer Watercolor Paints and definitely need to try them out on some black cardstocck!
The Black background really makes the colorful presents stand out!
Thanks for sharing and for the video.
Another great SSS release!
Oooh! What a stunner! Gonna watch your video after lunch. But I just love all that shimmer on black.
At first, I thought, detail cut all those packages??? They look 2-D to me…LOL. Love all the color pops on the black cardstock. Fabulous!!!
Those paints are stunning! I am so glad that I ordered that stamp! Can’t wait to get it and try it.
Wonderful cards Amy!!! I love the sparkle!
I LOVE the presents! Great coloring!
The so many presents stamp is great… and the metallic watercolor is fantastic!!!
Love the shiny on the black. I tried that once with horrible results, but you give me inspiration to try again! Thanks for sharing.
What a fun and joyful card!!
Hey, Amy! Great to see you up and running again! FANTASTIC card, as always!
I love your choice of black for the base of the card. Beautiful colored packages. ❤
Fun cards! Love the metallic watercolours on the black.
Wow! The metallic watercolors are fabulous on black!
So beautiful. I’ve never seen metallic watercolors before
Love the way the colors pop.
Those gem colors on that black cardstock are beautiful. A reminder to me to try and do more backgrounds on dark cardstock.
What a colorful card. Love the black cardstock. It really pops.
Wonderful metallic watercoloring.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
I LOVE this!!! Metallic watercoloring on black cardstock is stunning. Gorgeous card Amy!
Really bright and festive card for the holidays!
Such a gorgeous card! Love the metallic watercoloring.
Thanks for sharing.