Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects using some of the new products from the latest Sunny Days Ahead release by Simon Says Stamp.

This first card uses the Graduation Celebration Layering Stencil on the background. There are three stencils in this layering stencil set. I only two of the stencils: the confetti & the graduation caps. I first blended a soft layer of distress inks on the panel and then went over with the stencil using the same colors for a tone on tone look.

For the sentiment I use the CZ Extra Large Congrats die with rainbow pattern paper. I also used the CZ Grad Cap die and added a coordinating sentiment with one of the Sentiment Strips Reverse Grad.

This next card is for all the mamas out there:) I did the same sort of recipe that I used on the first card with a soft, subtle ink blended background and then tone on tone inking with a stencil. For this card I used the Rose Trio stencil.

For the sentiment I used the Outline Mama die along with a coordinating sentiment from the Sentiment Strips Reverse Mom set. I also added a few embellishments from the new sequin mixes: Soft Sunrise & April Showers.

Here’s a video to show you how I created these cards.

Make sure and check out the Sunny Days Release HERE! There’s also a fun reveal video that I did of the new release HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!