Vintage Floral Layered Card showcasing our May 2025 Card Kit: Beautiful and Curious
Hi friends! Happy Tuesday! I’m delighted to welcome back special guest Heather Hoffman to show off a new (and gorgeous) card idea featuring our May 2025 card kit, Beautiful and Curious! Read on and enjoy!
Hello! I love to layer up papers on cards – often pattern papers. But sometimes it’s fun to layer up more for texture, but still in more neutral colors. It gives so much elegance to a card!
I started off this card by stamping in black and heat embossing with clear that lovely floral image from the stamp set in the May kit on some white cardstock. I carefully brushed in some color using 3 distress crayons included in my kit – Crushed Olive, Victorian Velvet, and Abandoned Coral. Since I didn’t use watercolor paper, I was careful to not add much water at all.
Next, I trimmed that panel down, and roughed up the edges a bit with my paper distresser – the first step in adding texture! I matted that with a layer of the Ice vellum in the kit, then added a tiny bow with the twine in the kit, looped into a simple bow, and attached with my Tiny Attacher in a criss cross design. I used the free BONUS embossing folder on some of the ivory cardstock, trimmed it down, and cut a diagonal strip out of the center before adhering it behind the other layers.
Next up – I chose a sentiment, trimmed it down, and matted it with a bit of black cardstock to make it pop. Added that over my layers on a diagonal with foam adhesive, and trimmed off the extra. Finally, attached this entire panel with thin foam onto some trimmed down pattern paper from the kit, and then onto a white cardbase.
Finished off with just a few Dazzling Gems in gold for a bit of sparkle and shine! What is your favorite way to add texture and layers?
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We’re a-BUZZ with excitement—our latest exclusive Limited Edition Card Kit is here and it’s BEE-yond adorable! Lovingly titled BEE DAY, this kit is packed with everything you need to create the three sweet projects featured in our FREE live virtual class: a birthday card, a thank you card, and a fun shaker tag—plus SO much more!
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- NEW Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Happy Bee Stamp Set
- NEW Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Happy Bee Coordinating Die Set
- NEW Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Thanks Always Stamp Set
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- NEW Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Thanks Always Layering Stencil Set
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- Tim Holtz Distress Archival Mini Ink Pad in Black Soot
- Watercolor Detailer Brush
- Custom Watercolor Palette featuring the colors: Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Teal, Purple, Black, Brown, and Gold.
- A2 Acetate Sheet
- Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Iridescent Twine (12 inches)
- Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Matte Gold 100 lb Cardstock (1/2 sheet)
- Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Lemon Chiffon 100 lb Cardstock
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- Pre-scored A2 Watercolor Cardbase
- Assortment of Adhesive Foam Squares
- Assortment of Adhesive Foam Strips
Master Ink Blending & Stenciling for Gorgeous Cards: Yippee for Yana
Hi friends! Please join me in welcoming back the oh-so-talented and amazing Yana Smakula! (Please note: our dear friend Yana is Ukrainian. To show support to our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, please see Yana’s post HERE.)
Hello, crafters, this is Yana Smakula for Simon Says Stamp! Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! I’m excited to share a fun and elegant technique using Simon Says Stamp’s beautiful stencils, including the stunning White Fusion stencil set from their latest release. This set features four stencils that, when layered and ink blended, create a gorgeous leaf design that’s perfect for any cardmaking project.
Let’s dive into the details and see how we can create a beautiful thank you card with this stunning stencil set, along with some other techniques that will elevate your designs!
Step 1: The Stencil Setup
To begin, I’m using the White Fusion stencil set, which is perfect for creating an intricate leaf design. I adore the size of this stencil – it’s bold and makes a statement on any card. For this project, I’ll be using four colors of ink from Simon Says Stamp: Carnation, Peony, Rose, and Cabernet.
I used a Pawsitively Perfect Craft Tacky Mat to keep my panel in place as I ink blended. I’m working with Neenah Solar White 80 lb cardstock, cut to 4.25” x 5.5” to fit the front of an A2 card.
Step 2: Ink Blending the First Layer
Using a large blending brush, I applied a solid layer of Carnation ink to the stencil. For each subsequent layer, I added a darker shade to create depth and shading, starting with Peony and Rose inks. I focused the darker shades on the center of the leaf, where natural shading would occur.
Step 3: Adding the Second and Third Layers
Next, I continued adding layers, using Peony for the second layer and Cabernet for shading. The beauty of this stencil set is how it builds upon each layer, with each color adding depth to the design. Once the third layer was inked, I removed the stencil and was in love with the vibrant contrast and how the leaf really popped against the white paper.
Step 4: Stamping the Text Background
For a little extra dimension, I decided to add a text background using Simon Says Stamp’s You Are background cling stamp. I positioned the stamp over the leaf and stencil, and with the help of my MISTI, I stamped the image with Cabernet ink. I debated using black ink for more contrast, but the Cabernet gave it a softer, more cohesive look that blended beautifully with the rest of the design.
Step 5: Final Touches
Once I was happy with the ink blending and stamping, I went ahead and removed the pencil lines I had used for alignment. Now, it was time to add some additional ink blending to the background to fill in the empty space. I used the Monstera and Stromathne stencils to add more leaves in the same colors for a monochromatic effect.
Step 6: Die-Cutting the Heart
For a playful and heartwarming sentiment, I used a heart die from my stash to cut out a portion of the central leaf. I wanted to create a “heartfelt” design, so this die cut was perfect for the sentiment I chose, which reads “Thanks from the bottom of my heart.” I used Simon Says Stamp’s EZ Strips & Dies – Thank You set to cut out the sentiment from their preprinted sentiment strips – this makes cardmaking so much quicker and easier!
Step 7: Assembling the Card
I adhered my inked panel onto an A2 top-folding card base, then foam-mounted the heart and sentiment onto the center. I added a few black gems to tie everything together and add a little sparkle.
And just like that, the card was complete! I love how it turned out – so vibrant, full of dimension, and the perfect thank you card for any occasion.
I encourage you to give this technique a try. Whether you stick with the monochromatic look or go for something more colorful, the possibilities are endless. Thanks so much for joining me today, and I’ll see you next time with more fun ideas for your crafting!
Happy stamping!
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