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Hi friends! The new Simon Says Stamp May 2026 Card Kit of the Month, called Long Stem Florals, has been revealed (click HERE to check it out!), and it’s so, so pretty! Filled with a sketchy floral stamp set, artistic coloring stencils, a unique new nesting tag shape die, gorgeous floral papers and rub ons, and lots of unique ephemera to allow you to create a plethora of unique cards. Here’s a peek at the contents of the kit:
These kits are always incredible value; the individual components of this kit retail for over $80, but you can preorder this kit for only $44.99! You can save even more by becoming a kit subscriber (click HERE to see the subscription details!). If you love receiving this type of curated kit filled to the brim with goodies to make your cardmaking even more simplified and enjoyable, you definitely want to hit that subscribe button!
I created a trio of pretty cards using several of the elements from the kit, focusing on those magnificent patterned papers and rub-ons included with the kit. Let’s get started with the details on my projects!
Whenever I am working with a new kit, I closely examine the patterned papers included with the kit, which frequently gives me tons of inspiration. My carpal tunnel doesn’t love fussy cutting, but my creative heart loves the effect of making these beautiful images from the patterned papers pop! I selected some of the gorgeous, larger-scale floral images and butterflies from the patterned papers and the rub-ons included with the kit and began cutting them out with my sharp scissors, creating a little pile of ephemera that I could use to put together these pretty cards and tag.
The first project featured the unique new Squoval Tag dies. I die cut the tag shape from the included sheet of Ivory cardstock, then layered some coordinating fussy cut ephemera, including the printed library card image, some extra butterflies, and a simple bubble hello, also cut from one of the patterned paper panels! I adhered each piece with some foam adhesive, doubling up on the sentiment to help it pop from the background. Finally, I added a few Black Pawsitively Dazzling Gems and a black cord loop to make a simple gift embellishment!
My next project features the pretty pink patterned papers and Apricot cardstock. I trimmed down one of the panels of cardstock and centered it on an A2 panel of Apricot cardstock from the kit. I also added some transitional strips of peachy foil cardstock, also included in the kit, which helps the eye transition from the busy patterned paper to the softer peach cardstock. I layered one of the Tim Holtz Deco Frames from the kit off to the side, then popped up a fussy cut floral bouquet in the center. I also used the included rub-ons to add some more accents, including some hearts, a butterfly, and a little label upon which I could place my stamped sentiment from the Long Stem Florals stamp set, stamped with black ink and heat embossed with clear powder to make it nice and crisp. I added a black cord bow and some more Black Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for a little added texture and shine!
For my final project, I went back to my shabby chic roots (I was obsessed with all things shabby chic when I first began making cards!) and used this gorgeous ivory rose bouquet as the focal point for my final project. I splattered the A2 Ivory cardstock panel with some platinum glitter watercolors, then popped up the bouquet on the card front using thin foam adhesive squares. I added a fussy cut butterfly and sentiment cut from the patterned papers, popping them up with a double layer of thin foam adhesive for extra height. I absolutely love the delicate little Heirloom Roses from Tim Holtz that are included with the kit, so I tied a fluffy white seam binding bow and adhered it to my bouquet with my hot glue gun, adorning it with one of the ivory Heirloom Roses. Finally, I added a touch more sparkle with some Gold Pawsitively Dazzling Gems!
Well, that’s all for my projects today!
The Simon Says Stamp Card Kits are such an incredible value; the value of the individual elements of each kit equals far more than the $44.99 price tag, so you’re getting incredible bang for your buck. If you are consistently interested in the Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of the Month, you can sign up HERE to become a subscriber for an even bigger discount on these carefully curated products. As always, Simon also makes each individual element of the kits available a la carte, so that you can pick and choose what you would like to purchase if buying the entire kit isn’t really your thing. Options galore! Who can say no to such incredible value though, right?
Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!
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