EASY Ombré Watercolor Backgrounds | Simon Says Stamp | AmyR 2025 Holiday Card Series #38

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Hello friends! I’m back with more cards and a video using some of Simon Says Stamp’s DieCember® 2025 release! First off:

How cute is this little set? If you shop the DieCember® 2025 release and purchase anything from it this little Bundled Snowman die set will automatically be added to your cart for free (while supplies last) no code needed!

I’m part of a blog hop today to share inspiration using this release and so I’ll also have links to all the other stops on today’s hop along with giveaway info so be sure to check out the entire post! **To leave a comment you need to scroll down to the VERY end of my post – the box to put in your info is at the bottom!**

Here’s what I made:

SENDING WARM HUGS CARDS:

To see how these cards came together check out my video below:

Next stop on the hop is Heather’s Blog HERE <—–click!

If you missed any of the stops on today’s hop you can find them all here:

Simon Says Stamp Blog
Heather Hoffman
Barbara Tarayao
Cathy Zielske
Jennifer McGuire
Emily Midgett
Amy Rysavy
Heather Ruwe
Lisa Addesa
Miriam Prantner
Cheiron Brandon
Kath Stewart
Caryn Davies
Bonnie Crane
Rosemary Dennis
Heejung Hunsberger

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NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY INFO!

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop (thanks Heidi!!) from each blog’s comment section (so leaving comments on all the blog posts of the hop increases your chances of winning!). Simon will choose the winners over the weekend and post on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday the 10th of December (12/10). All the winners can email Simon Says Stamp to claim their prize.

Thanks so much for stopping by and good luck! ❤️❤️❤️

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Comments

  1. I love the idea of using distress pencils/paints to color the different shades – great idea. And the colors are gorgeous!

  2. Amy, you always inspire me to try new things. The ombré coloring on the Forrest Background is perfect, in all of the colors!
    TY

  3. Beautiful cards–love the water coloring and different colors! This tree die is awesome. Love your videos Amy!

  4. Oh WOW, these cards so beautiful !!! Green, purple, pink or aqua it doesn’t matter each color is BEAUTIFUL !!! I so greatly appreciate you filming your creating process, it’s very relaxing to watch you create and I can learn while I watch. It’s wonderful to be completely captivated, entertained & learning all at the same time. So, THANK YOU. I love this project and it’s resulting cards.

  5. That Forest Background die intrigues me with all the different colors the artists have chosen. That large sentiment is the perfect greeting for these pretty cards.

  6. Well, Amy R… I hope you’re very happy w/ yourself! Now I need this mountain background die! I already placed an order but I will be adding this to cart before long. All of these are beautiful. Love the range of colors you used.
    Lori S in PA

  7. Well I would never have thought to color all the mountains that way and glue them back together! I LOVE them! Brilliant idea, all beautiful cards!! Love that large fat sentiment!

  8. Amy, your cards are stunning! I love the ombre water coloring. The colors are beautiful. The splatter just adds to the beauty. Perfect sentiment. Thank you for sharing your talent and inspiration.

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