Try These Three Thank You Cards with a Simple Die-Cut Sentiment {Featuring Simon Says Stamp}

I'm always looking for fresh inspiration for thank you cards, and today's simple die set called Showboat Thank You (brand new from Simon Says Stamp) is the perfect start to three different ideas for crafting up a special thank you card. 

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All of today's cards feature the Showboat Thank You die set from Simon Says Stamp. It's part of their BRAND NEW release, called Happy Camper, and you can check out the whole collection on their website today! (Yay!) 

I paired this great new die set with the Just Sayin' collection from Spellbinders, also available from SSS. I love the fresh summer colors of the paper in this collection, and it pairs just perfectly with the Showboat Thank You dies.

I love a couple things about this thank you die set. First, the font is darling. Second, it cuts BEAUTIFULLY. And third, I absolutely LOVE that this sentiment is only two pieces. Unlike some die cut sentiments with lots of separate letters and fussy little pieces to reassemble, this set is easy peasy to line up the two words onto the die-cut background piece. That's a huge selling point for me, because I like QUICK and EASY card-making. 

For today's last card, I used one of my favorite embossing techniques. To recreate this idea, cut strips of cardstock (or make use of all those scraps you've saved) and piece together to make your card front. (I adhere the pieces together on the back side with washi tape.) Then place that striped panel into an embossing folder and run through your machine. Lastly, adhere it to a card base and add the sentiment. (You can find another sample plus a tutorial on this blog post.)

Be sure to stop by the Simon Says Stamp website to check out the entire Happy Camper collection. Plus, there are so many fun events to celebrate this new release:

• Join the SSS YouTube Live Stream at noon EDT on Friday, August 1
• Don't miss the blog hops on Friday the 1^st and Saturday the 2^nd of August. 
• Lastly, check out the Instagram Hop on Tuesday, August 5th.

Shop the Supplies on Today's Cards

Showboat Thank You

Bold Floral Embossing Folder

Just Sayin' 6x6 Printed Paper

Punctuation & Icons dies

(for the flower on the first card)

Columns Embossing Folder

Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a beautiful, crafty day! xoxo

Super Cute Card Making Ideas with Spellbinders Just Sayin' Collection by Kelly Bangs

I just love my job at Spellbinders when they send me a collection to create with that just feels so... ME! I had such fun creating projects for this recent release called Just Sayin', created by Kelly Bangs. Today I'd love to share six of the cards I created for this debut, and I'll give you all the links to go grab these cute products yourself! 

(Photo credit to Spellbinders Paper Arts - they always make my cards SHINE!)

The colors in this collection were the first thing to grab me. I always dig bright colors, and these are just such a great mix. If you're a card maker, a scrapbooker, a journaler, or just a chick who loves paper and stamps, there's something for you here. It's been a while since I made some layered collage-style cards, so it was fun to mix and match these products, between the dies, patterned papers and stamps. 

This big heart die is ADORABLE, and it is so simple to make a shaped card base with it. Simply die cut two hearts - one will be the card front, and one will be the bottom. Fold the tips of the bottom heart over, and add adhesive. Line up the two hearts together and press that adhesive together to assemble the card!

I can't get enough of these funky speech bubbles and fun stamped sentiments!

Here's that heart again! So versatile!

If you can't live without the Just Sayin' Collection from Spellbinders, grab it on the Spellbinders website. 

Or, check it out at scrapbook.com (affiliate link) or Simon Says Stamp (affiliate link) 

Six Simple Thank You Cards With Patterned Background Dies {Spellbinders Paper Arts}

Card-sized background dies are a powerhouse craft supply to have in your paper crafting stash. Today I'll show you SIX different ways to make a thank you card with just a background die and a simple sentiment. (Plus, maybe just a circle die or two.) Think about how you can use the background dies and simple sentiments already in your stash, to make these ideas your own!

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Monochromatic Background With a POP of Shine:

First, let's start with a simple monochromatic look. Die cut the Super Stripes background from dark pink, and layer it onto a light pink background. For maximum dimension and shine on your sentiment, die cut it from multiple layers of cardstock (or a layer of black foam) and add dimensional glaze on top. 

Negative Space Stripes:

Next, die cut the background from multiple colors and just use the negative pieces as stripes. Here's a tip: To make it simple, lay the outer piece on top of the cardstock panel like a template, (with a little piece of washi) and glue the pieces into the open spots. Then, lift the outer piece and you've got perfectly placed stripes.  If your sentiment looks like it'll get lost on a busy background, add some die-cut vellum to showcase your focal point.

Negative Space Sentiment:

Remember that shiny thank you on today's first card? I cut it from black foam - and then used the negative leftover piece to make this large circle. Think about how you can use the negative space left from your sentiment dies!

Background Stripes:

Next, let's look at three ways to use the Pennant Background Die. The first card uses the outline of the die, with strips of cardstock behind it for a striped effect.

Negative Space Pennants:

Remember my tip for the Negative Space Stripes card above? Here's the same technique with the pennant die. Use the outer piece as a template, and glue the pieces inside like you're doing a puzzle. Then, lift the outer piece out for perfectly placed triangles. 

Shaker Card:

And last but NOT least...a shaker card! Add a sheet of acetate behind the die cut panel, pop it up on foam adhesive and add some sequins for a super festive thank you card.

Do you have background dies in your collection that would work with these ideas? Try them out and make these card ideas your own! And if you want to grab any of these goodies - catch them now during the Spellbinders Spring Cleaning Warehouse Sale at great prices! 

Shop the Supplies on Today's Cards

Super Stripes Background Dies

Pennants Background Dies

Spellbinders Color Essentials Cardstock

Pop-Up Die Cutting Foam Sheets

Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

The thank you die I used is out of stock, but here's a similar die set with awesome sentiment dies that I've used on many other cards. (Plus, it's on sale!)

Simply Perfect Mix & Match Sentiments Dies

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Look at these Beautiful Layered Geometric Glimmer Plates and Stencils {Spellbinders}

Can I be totally honest with you about hot foiling? 

It hasn't been my favorite thing to explore. A new process, a new learning curve, different supplies. It felt a bit temperamental, and I wasn't sure I had (have?) the patience for it. 

BUT . . .  (you knew there was a but coming, right?)

Hot foiling, like Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System, is so beautiful. I've slowly found my groove with foiling, and I really like making simple patterned backgrounds with Glimmer plates. Today's cards feature some hot foil plates that create a background, and have coordinating stencils to add color to the pattern. Super cool, and limitless possibilities. And BONUS: these supplies are on clearance in the Spellbinders shop, so it's definitely time to grab them before they're gone!

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All three of today's cards follow the same basic instructions, so let me give you the run-down. These three cards each feature a different pattern from the Layered Geometric collection: Flower, Diamond, and Optical. Begin by foiling the background pattern. Then, use the layered stencils to help you fill in color to your pattern. This makes it so simple to add color quickly and easily, while allowing the shapes that make up the pattern to really shine.  (I used Distress Inks and Blending Brushes to ink the images.) 

To finish off each of these cards, I used the Be Bold Glimmer Sentiments set - I love this set because it includes simple sentiments in a really easy to read font. It foils beautifully, and it includes coordinating dies to cut them out.

There are helpful resources on the Spellbinders website, if you're exploring hot foiling, or want to polish your skills. 

Check out: 

• Getting Started With Glimmer
• Free Glimmer Workshop
• and the all-encompassing Glimmer Bootcamp with skills from basic to advanced

 Shop the Supplies on Today's Cards:

Be Bold Glimmer Sentiments Hot Foil Plate and Die Set

Layered Geometric Optical Glimmer Plate

Layered Geometric Optical Stencils

Layered Geometric Diamond Glimmer Plate

Layered Geometric Diamond Stencils

Layered Geometric Flower Stencils

Glimmer Hot Foil Machine

Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

Blending Brushes

Glimmer Specialty Cardstock

Make It Merry! Festive Handmade Christmas Card Ideas with Die-cutting {Spellbinders Paper Arts}

It's a Christmas miracle: my shopping is done, and my gifts are wrapped. And there's still five more days until Christmas! This is a once in a lifetime accomplishment, quite possibly never to be repeated again. So let's celebrate with some handmade Christmas card ideas and a little crafty time, shall we?  

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All of today's cards feature some darling die cutting sets from Spellbinders. . . and they all just happen to be on sale right now. So if you need to interrupt your Christmas chaos to buy yourself a little gift or two, I won't tell! (It's actually a great way to get ahead for next year - grab these goodies while they're on sale, and then you have all year long to get your cards made!)

The first card features the sweet Santa's Here! from the Classic Christmas Collection. I paired Mr. Claus with the Bottle Brush Trees Duo, which look so neat layered together in coordinating colors. 

All of today's cards feature die-cutting and no stamping at all. Sometimes I love to get inky. . .and sometimes it's fun to just play with paper. This second card is a great idea for using up all the bits and pieces of garland, sprigs, flowers and stems that you may have from other projects. Start with the beautiful bird from the Christmas Bird set, and then just fill in with bits of this and that. The die cut circle in the background establishes a clear focal point, and the sentiment strip is the perfect landing place for the sweet bird.

There's so much more than just a bird in the Christmas Bird die set though, because it also includes this gorgeous poinsettia and sweet candy canes too! Adding an embossed background adds the perfect subtle finishing touch to fill the white space on this card. (I did use a little bit of pink ink to add some shading to the poinsettia on this card too!) 

I hope you have a festive and fun week before Christmas, my crafty friends! Can't wait to see you in 2024 for more card making, crafting, and fun! Thank you so much for stopping by today! xoxo

PS. Big thanks to Spellbinders for taking the beautiful photos of my cards!

Shop the Supplies on Today's Cards

Santa's Here die set

Bottle Brush Trees Duo

Make It Merry Sentiments

Vintage Ornaments 3D Embossing Folder

Christmas Bird die set

Spellbinders Color Essentials Cardstock

Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

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Parcel & Post Collection for holidays and more

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