floral follies

Fun Vellum Trifold with New Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Release!

September 8, 2026

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Hi friends! I have such a fun card to share with you today featuring my new Floral Follies background stamp that was released with the mega STAMPtember Simon Says Stamp collection (click HERE to see the full release!). Whenever I create a new background stamp set, I always try to share multiple ways in which it can be used for papercrafting, whether you are a colorist or just like the pretty patterns. I chose to use it in a more subtle way today, allowing it to accent the background on my fun vellum trifold card, rather than adding tons of color and detail to bold flowers. Let’s get started with the details on my project!

To begin, I placed the Floral Follies Background in the center of a 5 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ panel of vellum cardstock, then used my MISTI to stamp the detailed background stamp in the center of the panel using embossing ink. I added Platinum Sparkle embossing powder to the stamped background and heated it, then used my trimmer to cut right down the center of the panel to create the opening for my trifold card! (It was a lot easier to cut this one in the center; cutting the panels that I’ve colored makes my heart stop momentarily, ha!) I used a Scoring Board to score the vellum at 1/2″ inside each edge so that an A2 panel of deep green cardstock fit nicely inside. I adhered it with some super strong double sided tape, creating my trifold card base.

To adorn the front of my floral vellum card front, I decided to add a vibrant magenta bloom to the cigar band around the center of the card. Though the Blushing Blooms die includes a stem and multiple foliage options, I ignored the stem and die cut only the blooms and foliage from vibrant magenta cardstock and soft sage cardstock, respectively. I used Shading Brushes to blend Pawsitively Saturated Inks in shades of Pine + Taffy on the die cuts, adding some extra dimension and depth to the images, before adhering the die cuts together with liquid adhesive.

After I had finished creating the bloom and foliage, I die cut a Modern Teardrops shape from some deep green cardstock and blended more Pine ink around the edges to add a bit more interest on the flat die cut. I also heat embossed a greeting from the new To Friendship stamp set on another piece of green cardstock using plain Platinum embossing powder, cutting the image out with it’s coordinating die. I arranged the die cuts on the blended Modern Teardrop shape and then created a belly band to keep the card closed when not being read; I simply cut an 11″ x 1 1/4″ strip of the same light sage green cardstock used for the foliage, then wrapped it around my card base and scored it in the appropriate spots. I trimmed off any excess, making sure that the seam of my belly band would be covered by the teardrop die cut.

Once I had created the belly band, I adhered the blooms, foliage, and sentiment with foam adhesive, then tucked a twine bow beneath the greeting and added some Gold Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for a bit of extra sparkle!

Well, that’s all for my project today! Sometimes, it’s so fun to think outside of the box and do something different like this trifold card. I just love how unique and elegant this one ended up! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and happy STAMPtember!!

Floral Follies on Canvas with New Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember!

September 4, 2026

Hi friends! I have more inspiration using my newest illustration that was released during the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember release (click HERE to see the whole release!), called Floral Follies. I used some of my favorite blooms for this background stamp, including a huge and fluffy dahlia, some pretty tulips, and a generous garden rose. I shared THIS embossed and watercolored artwork project last week, but I couldn’t resist playing with acrylic markers to create a sweet little canvas wall hanging with some no-line painting. Let’s get started with the details!

Whenever I am at the dollar store, I check to see if there are any fun little trinkets or plain crafty items that I can pair with my stamps for some fun creative projects. I found a 3 pack of these 4×6 hardback canvases and knew that I wanted to use it to create some fun artwork! We moved into our newly-renovated forever home a couple of weeks ago (boy am I glad that I don’t have to move anymore!), and so I’ve been brainstorming how to put my artwork to put on the walls in a unique and curated fashion. I knew that these pretty blooms from the Floral Follies set would work beautifully in my daughter’s bathroom!

I stamped the image on the canvas with some gold pigment ink, then because adding color with acrylic paint markers. If you don’t have access to these hardbacked canvases, you can use a basswood panel or even mixed media cardstock that you back with chipboard to create a similar effect! You just want a surface that is sturdy that will stay flat when hanging on the wall. When working with acrylic markers and mixing the colors, I like to blend the mixed colors with a dry paintbrush, creating a gradient and lots of pretty depth and shading without detracting from the intensity of the opaque paint. Such a fun new (to me) medium with which to experiment!

After I had finished coloring the images themselves, I used a gold paint pen to cover the area behind the blooms and add an element of luxury to the panel. The shimmer is so lovely, but so difficult to photograph! Finally, I used a glue gun to add a peachy chiffon ribbon “hanger” to make it easy to hang this painting on the wall. I just love how it turned out!

Well, that’s all for my project today! The Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember company collaboration celebrations are starting today at 12 p.m. Eastern/11 a.m. Central, and you won’t want to miss these limited edition sets. Be sure to bookmark my blog or become a subscriber so that you don’t miss anything fun! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and happy STAMPtember!!

Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember + Framed Floral Follies!

August 31, 2026

Hi friends! The happiest month of the crafting year is here… STAMPtember from Simon Says Stamp has finally arrived! STAMPtember is a month filled to the brim with creativity and fabulous new products. Some of the products released throughout the month are special, limited edition pieces that are only available for a short time, but tonight’s release is part of the Simon Says Stamp lineup and will be restocked if/when things sell out! Throughout STAMPtember® we will be celebrating every day posting exclusive collaborations, contests, prizes, special promotions, announcements, and more surprises on the Simon Says Stamp Blog! The full Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember release (click HERE!) is one giant extravaganza of creativity, but I am extra excited to share that I have a new illustration included with this fabulous release. The Floral Follies stamp set is a 6×6 background stamp that I have illustrated featuring some of my favorite blooms: dahlias, ranunculus, tulips, and even a little apple blossom peeking out from behind the tulips! To show you the full stamped image, I decided to create this pretty framed art piece using my watercolors and some embossing. Let’s get started with the details on my project!

I started by stamping my new Floral Follies background on a panel of watercolor paper that was a bit larger than the stamp with embossing ink, then sprinkled gold embossing powder and heated it up. The gold adds such a luxurious touch to the image without overpowering it! Using colored embossing powder with watercoloring is a nice way to “cheat” (aka-simpler watercoloring) while still getting a softer look than if you were to use black ink and clear embossing powder. Both techniques have their place in the craft room, but I really love the metallic powders for projects like this!

After I had embossed the image, I taped the watercolor panel down to my watercolor board with painter’s tape to minimize warping, then used watercolor markers to add so much vibrant color to the panel. I chose to use my favorite “fiesta” color palette, with vibrant oranges and pinks, which I toned down a bit by adding a chocolatey-maroon background. When working with watercolor brush markers, I like to scribble the marker on a palette or glass mat, then pick up the color with my damp paintbrush, which gives me more control over the intensity of the color that is being added to my watercolored piece.

After I had finished my panel and allowed it to dry while still taped to my board, I trimmed down the panel so that the edges were nice and clean. I also cut some matte gold foil cardstock slightly larger than the stamped and watercolored image and mounted the watercolored piece in the center, creating a thin golden frame around the edge of the image. Once the piece was complete, I placed it in a square frame. I think something like this would make such a nice addition to an art room or office space or even as a gift!

Well, that’s all for my project today. If you’re looking for more STAMPtember inspiration, be sure to bookmark or subscribe to my blog, because inspiration and fabulous crafty products will be showcased here almost every day throughout the month! (I’m tired just typing that {lol}, but man oh man is this month such a blast!) Be extra sure to come back on 9/2/26 for the spectacular and enormous blog party, filled with inspiration and free gifts! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and happy STAMPtember!!!