Fall in Love with This Wreath Card Two Different Ways {Simon Says Stamp}

Hey crafty friends! The fall season is upon us, whether the weather feels like it where you live or not. (I live in the OR NOT region. Sigh.) Today's cards are seasonally perfect for fall, and yet depending on the colors you choose, they are seasonally perfect ALL year long, which means they are versatile and a worthy investment in your crafty stash. Gotta love that, right?

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I've created two similar cards but they're created in different ways, so whether you're a die-hard die-cutter or a stenciling sweetie, there's an option for you. Both cards showcase the new Leafy Wreath stencil and Detail Leafy Wreath die, which can be used together or separately in a lot of super cute ways. Both products are brand new from Simon Says Stamp's latest collection, called Sending Cheer. Let me show you what I did...

First up, is the stencil version. This is a simple single layer stencil that is quick and easy to use. I chose a variety of autumn-friendly peach and orange shades and blended the colors together over the wreath. Other ideas for this stencil: 1.) Change up the colors (leafy greens, springy pastels etc.) 2.) Add some die-cut shapes (hearts, berries, stars etc.) to give it a stronger holiday or special occasion theme 3.) Spread a paste over the stencil for a textural wreath. 

Next, is the second version of this card, featuring die-cutting.  This die creates the outline shape as well as the leaves. I die-cut it from a similar variety of fall colors and pieced it together. The beauty of this idea is that you're left with quite a few pieces to make multiple cards by mixing and matching the colors. To complete both cards, I used the Showboat Thank You die with some dimensional glaze on the sentiment, and then a scattering of sequins. Remember another option would be to sort of combine these two card ideas - by stenciling the wreath and then adding the die-cut outline over the top. Lots of fun ways to combine these two products! 

Don't miss out on any of the Sending Cheer fun:

•  Shop the entire Sending Cheer collection, available NOW
• Stop by the Simon blog for the two-day blog hop, on Friday Oct 9 and Saturday Oct 10, plus an Instagram hop on Friday Oct 13th!
• Join Simon Says Stamp for a YouTube Livestream at noon EDT, Friday October 9.
• After you shop and create, be sure to share your beauties here in the SSS Gallery:https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/sending-cheer-2026-gallery/

Shop the Supplies on Today's Cards:

Detail Leafy Wreath die

Leafy Wreath Stencil

or buy the stencil and dies in a bundle

Showboat Thank You

Platinum 6 die-cutting machine

Large Blending Brushes

I absolutely love these large blending brushes. 

They are super soft and apply ink to cardstock smoothly!

Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue

the BEST glue for adhering tiny pieces, and it lasts a super long time!

If you loved today's ideas, check out this post where I created a similar set of "same card two ways" using a winter snowflake. Stop by this blog post to check it out!

    

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

Make a Card for Any Occasion With Die Cut Patterned Paper Hearts

Today I'll let you in on one of my best card making tricks. It involves a little math (but not really!) Create a design formula that works over and over again in totally different ways. For instance, today's card = one die + one stamp + one pack of patterned paper but you can recreate this idea for absolutely any occasion, in any color, and with any sentiment stamp for countless variations. Let's look at today's card, and I'll show you what I mean!

I used one of my tried-and-true favorite little die sets, called Layered Heart Trio. This little powerhouse die set includes three solid hearts, plus three half-hearts. Use the hearts on their own, or mix and match colors or patterns and add the half heart on top. I love to cut this die a bunch of times on different papers,  and keep a little bag of colorful hearts ready to add onto projects. (I love that this set includes three hearts and three halves, so cutting multiples is super quick!)

Now that you know all about these adorable hearts - you can see how quick and simple it was to cut these hearts from assorted purple patterned papers and add them to a card base. Now . . .close your eyes and envision this card with a paper or cardstock in your stash. Need thank you cards? Or Valentines? Or birthday cards? This formula works for them all. Simply change up the colors, and change up the sentiment to suit your needs. (These hearts look amazing with glittered or metallic cardstock too!) 

One of the great things about this card idea is that it's pretty flat and easy to mail. To have perfectly coordinating embellishments, that are also flat, I have one more trick for you. Grab a hole punch from the desk drawer, and use the scraps of patterned paper to punch some dots to add to your card. If you want to get fancy, you can even coat them with Glossy Accents or dimensional glaze to add shine and pop. 

Today's card is so simple, and completely customizable! Remember, Impression Obsession is closing at the end of this year. You can still grab the adorable Layered Hearts Trio die set, and it is SUPER affordable, but once it sells out it's GONE. So please don't delay. Grab the things on your wish list, because items are selling out fast! 

Don't Miss These Important Details:

• We are so sad that Impression Obsession is closing their doors at the end of 2024. Keep shopping the awesome sales, and grab everything on your wish list while you still can! (No items will be restocked.) Everything is at least 50% off, including the latest releases.
• Although there won't be any more new releases, we'll still be sharing blog hops with awesome inspiration, card making ideas and all the sale info through December, so stay tuned!

Enjoy Every Stop on the Hop!

IO blog

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Jeanne Streiff

Laura Fulcher

Laura Williams (you are here!)

Robin Clendenning

Angela Bode

Anna Wight

Looking for more inspiration with the Layered Heart Trio dies?

Check out these blog posts:

Valentine Cards

Cheery Thank You Cards

A few more card ideas using these adorable hearts!

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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Looking for more great Spellbinders inspiration? 

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Four Petal Collection Card Ideas 

Cheerful Spring Flower Card Ideas {Impression Obsession Theme Day}

Looking for some cheerful thank you card ideas, using simple die cut flowers? Today's blog post features three sweet floral card ideas to say THANKS! It's Theme Day on the Impression Obsession blog and we're celebrating all things spring flowers!

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All of today's cards began in the way that many of my projects begin. . . I pick some colors, and then die-cut a bunch of goodies to start with. Then, I see what I can create with those. Today I ended up with three similar cards which all coordinate nicely - this is perfect for the start of a gift set of cards, as I generally like to create cards that match somewhat, when creating a gift.

This floral die set is called Mother's Day Flowers, but as you can see, you aren't limited to Mother's Day for these cute daisies! The bloom, center, and leaves are all separate dies so it's really fun to mix and match the colors.

Don't Miss a Stop on the Hop:

Impression Obsession Blog

Vicki Garrett

Angela Bode

Anna Wight

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Jeanne Streiff

Laura Fulcher

Laura Williams <<you are here!>>

Robin Clendenning

UPDATE: Impression Obsession closed in December 2024.

 

Let's Make a Fun Fall Thank You Card! {with stamps from Impression Obsession}

Cute leafy stamps and fun puns are the perfect combination for fall handmade cards. Say thank you with this simple card idea featuring Impression Obsession stamps and dies.  

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Today's card comes together easily with the cute leaves from Lindsay Ostrom's Fall Gratitude clear stamp set.  

Shop the Supplies on Today's Card:

Fall Gratitude Clear Stamp Set

Leaf Sayings clear stamps

Pinked Stitched Sentiment Banners

Gel Roll 10 white pen  (from Simon Says Stamp)