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Stenciled Twofer, Part Two: Floral Arch with Leftovers with New Simon Says Stamp!

August 3, 2026

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Hi friends! I am back with part two of my Bellflower Blossoms twofer projects, creating two unique projects using one stenciled panel! My first project (check it out HERE) featured a shaker card using the negative space on the Bellflower Blossoms panel to create the shaker window, but for today’s card, I used the positive shadow die cut leftover to create the sentiment and jumpstart the color palette for my thanks card. Let’s get started with the details!

As with my previous card, I used the Bellflower Blossoms stencils with Pawsitively Saturated Inks in shades of Shell, Salmon, Coral, Eucalyptus. I used my Stencil Station to hold my cardstock firmly in place while stenciling. It makes something that I formerly viewed as somewhat fussy super simple and streamlined! I used the shadow layer of the new Opulent Thanks die set to cut from the bottom right corner of the A2 panel, then used the negative space to create my previous card. For today’s card, though, I used the leftover shadow die cut with a coppery foil detail die cut to create the sentiment focal point for my card!

To embellish my second card front, I used the colors from the stenciled panel as my guide to select Apricot and Sage Simon Says Stamp Cardstock and a deeper coral cardstock from my stash to cut each element from the Leafdance Flowers & Frame. I arranged the die cuts on a Seashell A2 card front, using a combination of liquid and foam adhesive to adhere the foliage and flowers to the pale peach card base. This partial cover plate die creates such a gorgeous backdrop for any number of subjects and color palettes! A must-have, in my opinion.

After I had securely adhered all of the flowers and foliage to the card base, I added more foam adhesive to the back of my Opulent Thanks die cut sentiment and added it to the card front, tucking the sentiment die cut amongst the flowers. Finally, I added some sparkling Peachy Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for added sparkle!

Well, that’s all for my peachy two-fer series. I just love being able to use all of the bits and bobs when I am creating! Figuring out unique ways to use all of the components is like a puzzle to me. So fun. Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!

Stenciled Twofer, Part One: Coral Floral Thanks with New Simon Says Stamp!

July 30, 2026

Hi friends! Life with four kids is always a little crazy even when it’s relatively calm, and I am always on the lookout for ways to save myself some time when crafting. I love creating “twofer” projects, using leftover from one project to create another! This particular twofer set started with a lovely floral stenciled panel, created using the new Bellflower Blossoms. Let’s get started with the details on today’s project!

To begin, I firmly placed my white A2 panel of cardstock on my Stencil Station, then used the Simon Says Stamp Shading Brushes to blend Pawsitively Saturated Inks in shades of Shell, Salmon, Coral, & Eucalyptus using the new Bellflower Blossoms all over the panel. I love the beautiful blushy coral tones with this pretty floral pattern! Once I had finished adding all of the stenciled layers to the panel, I placed the shadow layer from the new Opulent Thanks set on the bottom right corner and ran it through my die cutting machine, creating a window with which I could create my shaker.

After I had created my die cut window, I trimmed the stenciled panel down slightly so that it was a wee bit smaller than my A2 card front, creating a delicate white frame around the edge of my patterned panel. I backed the opening with some leftover stamp packaging and adhered it with some super sticky double sided tape. I also added some foam adhesive around the window, creating a complete ring around the opening to hold my sequins with foam adhesive strips. I filled the window with some Gilded Sequin Mix and placed it on my white card base, creating a pretty backdrop for the detail layer of the sentiment!

Once I had created the shaker window and card base, it was time to embellish the front. I cut the detail layer of the Opulent Thanks set from some deep green pearlescent cardstock and adhered it directly over the shaker window with liquid adhesive. I also die cut some pretty blooms using the new Tissue Petal Stems, cutting coordinating shades of coral cardstock and some foliage with the same pearly green cardstock. I arranged the blooms around the shaker window, adhering them with liquid and thin foam adhesive for added dimension. Isn’t it so pretty? And I have leftovers for a future project!!

Well, that’s all for me today. I will be back in a day or two with part two of my Stenciled Twofer series to show you how I used the leftover die cuts. Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!

Happy Peachy Shaker with Simon Says Stamp!

July 28, 2026

Hi friends! Have you seen the new Every Happiness release? (click HERE to check out the entire release!) It’s full to the brim of beautiful new goodies: stamps, dies, stencils, embellishments…. so much to tickle your crafty fancy! I used the beautiful new Sweet Blooms stencil with some older products to create this pretty, peachy shaker card, and I just love how dainty and feminine it came out. Let’s get started with the details on my project!

This project hinges on the delicate, dainty blooms from the new Sweet Blooms stencil that was released with the Every Happiness collectin. I used my Stencil Station to safely hold my white A2 card front, then blended each layer of the Sweet Blooms set using Pawsitively Saturated Inks in shades of Shell, Ballerina, & Tidepool. I love how delicate this floral pattern is…. it’s neutral enough to be super versatile with whatever focal point you want to add to it!! It reminds me of a baby blanket or pretty nursery wallpaper!

After I had finished stenciling the background, I used the same ink shades to stamp several elements from the recently-released Lettered Oh Happy Day stamp set, which features some chunky greetings and floral accents. The simplicity of the floral accents work beautifully with the simplistic floral backdrop of the stenciled panel! I stamped all of the elements with my MISTI and used the coordinating dies to cut each piece.

To create my flat shaker panel, I used super sticky double sided tape to create a clear pouch over my stenciled background with some leftover stamp packaging. Before sealing it, I added plenty of Creamsicle Embellishments, which move beautifully in the pouch! Before I began adhering the stamped elements to the front of my shaker panel, I die cut a crisp white Daisy Oval Frame (an older die, but still a favorite of mine!) to help add a little more dainty whimsy to the card. I adhered it to the shaker panel with some liquid adhesive, then added the stamped elements over the top with thin foam adhesive squares. I just love how delicate and dainty this project is!

Well, that’s all for my project today! If you haven’t checked out the new Every Happiness release (click HERE to check out the entire release!) I highly encourage you to do so…. so many fun new goodies to play with! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!

Framed Gift with New Simon Says Stamp!

July 21, 2026

Hi friends! I have another gift-y project to share with you today, featuring a gorgeous new floral embossing folder from the Simon Says Stamp Shine On release! (click HERE to see the full release!) Embossing folders are one of the low-cost heroes in my craft room; you can do so much with them without having to invest much money. I particularly love adding detailed coloring to embossed images, adding an incredible amount of depth to the already detailed and dimensional images. I chose to use this sunny yellow flower as a beautiful focal point for a framed gift. Let’s get started on the details for my project!

I am always on the lookout for inexpensive items that I can embellish with my papercrafting supplies, and this simple white 5×7 frame from the dollar store became the perfect background for my colorful Curvy Blossom bloom. I started by running a panel of white cardstock through my die cutting machine using the Curvy Blossom folder. I then selected some gorgeous, sunny yellow OLO markers to add detailed coloring to the image. The combination of the detailed coloring with the incredibly dimensional embossed image is such a winner in my opinion! Once I had finished coloring the image, I used my super sharp scissors to fussy cut the embossed flower.

After I had created the main focal point for the project, I decided to add a bit of shimmer and texture behind the sunny bloom using the new Leafy Greens Stencil. I used masking tape to cover the edges of a panel of white 5×7 cardstock, then placed the new Leafy Greens Stencil over the center and spritzed it with iridescent shimmer spray. The result is an elegant, tone-on-tone backdrop for my pretty bloom!

Before adhering my bloom, I decided to add a frame using the new A7 Arches dies. Arches are everywhere these days, and adding one to help draw the eye to the vibrant bloom seemed like the perfect way to enhance it! I love the larger sizes that are available too; perfect for larger scale projects like this one. I cut the arch from more white cardstock, allowing that vivid yellow and green flower to be the only color on the decorative project. I popped everything up with foam adhesive, using a double layer for the bloom itself, then backed the panel with the glass that came with the frame so that the project would be as dimensional as possible.

Well, that’s all for my project today! I love when I can use my papercrafting products to create home decor and gifts, don’t you? Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a marvelous day!

Inspirational Pouch and Card Gift Set with New Simon Says Stamp!

July 17, 2026

Hi friends! My mom always instilled in me a love of gift-giving. She always did such an incredible job of creating the loveliest, coordinating gift sets for us, matching themes and color palettes, even on such a limited budget. It became emblematic of her care of us, that she took such time and made such effort to curate thoughtful birthday and Christmas gifts. As a creative adult, I love to do the same when curating a gift for a friend, trying to match themes and color palettes that I feel represent the essence of the recipient. I created this matching gift set with some new (and older!) goodies from the Simon Says Stamp Shine On release! (click HERE to see the full release!). Let’s get started with the details!

Both of the pieces of my gift set started with the older Beautiful Flowers stamp set, which recently received a bit of a glow-up during the Shine On release with the addition of some simple stencils, so that you can enjoy this set with or without coloring mediums! It’s so detailed that the images stand beautifully on their own, but the addition of the stencils really helps to add another level of customization to your projects without adding a ton of time to your crafty session.

For the card, I stamped the large floral swag from Beautiful Flowers onto some white cardstock using Nocturne black pigment ink, then added some White Satin Pearl embossing powder over the top to create a lovely pearlescent charcoal effect. Once I had finished stamping, I used the new Beautiful Flowers Stencils with Pawsitively Saturated Inks in shades of Shark, Cheeky, and Blush to add some lovely blush to the blooms and silvery gray to the foliage. (Do you like to use non-traditional colors for foliage? I find it so striking!) Stenciling is super easy with my Stencil Station; I keep a Craft Tacky Mat on a Magnetic Glass mat at all times, just waiting for my next stenciling project. After everything was finished, I used the coordinating dies to die cut the large floral swag.

To create the card base, I die cut some of the new Circle Frames from some coordinating deep gray cardstock, then adhered two of them to the white card front, offsetting them slightly so that they partially hung over the edge. I trimmed the excess with my scissors, then cut my floral swag in half and arranged the blooms around the circle die cuts, creating a Secret Garden-esque background for my sentiment. For the greeting, I stamped some of the sentiment stamps from the Beautiful Flowers stamp set using the same black pigment ink/pearlescent embossing powder combination and trimmed them down with my trimmer. I popped the sentiments up with a double layer of foam adhesive to give them extra height, then added some sparkling Peachy Pawsitively Dazzling Gems to finish everything off!

For the pouch, I began by stamping several of the individual blooms from Beautiful Flowers onto a plain canvas zippered pouch using both silver pigment and black pigment inks, creating a lovely floral backdrop upon which I could layer my felt butterflies! I die cut two of the new Flourish Beautiful Butterfly from some blushy felt and adhered them to the canvas pouch with felt adhesive, placing some heavy glass paperweights atop the butterflies while they dried to ensure that they were securely attached to the canvas.

After the butterflies were dry, I added some Gunmetal Pawsitively Dazzling Gems to the flourishes on the butterflies’ wings, then added an inspirational sentiment from Beautiful Flowers with black pigment ink. Finally, I added a simple loop of ribbon to the zipper to create a coordinating blush-colored zipper pull.

Well, that’s all for my projects today! Creating coordinating gift sets like these is one of my favorite ways to use my crafting supplies. It’s such an exhilarating feeling to be able to say “I made that!”, and hopefully the recipient feels loved as they see the hard work that went into creating their gift. Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!