Hi there, crafty friends. I have two cards to share today in THIS Blog Hop featuring THIS new release from Simon Says Stamp. I was so inspired by THIS background stamp and wanted to do some color blocking with it. For the first card…
I stamped THIS background on three pieces of 6×6 colored cardstock using coordinating colors of cardstock for a tone on tone look. I like to cut my paper down to the size of the background stamp so I have leftover pieces for additional cards. From those three pieces, I cut down the stamped pieces to slightly smaller than an A2 size (4 inches by 5 1/4 inches) and then used THESE dies to cut down the green and dark teal pieces to match up with the light blue piece. I really like using those dies because it makes it so easy but you could definitely just cut your cardstock with a trimmer instead.
Next, I die cut THIS sentiment word die from gray and white cardstock. I stamped the sub sentiment from THIS stamp set and adhered it above the word die cut. I finished off the design with a sprinkling of THESE hearts cut from THIS white glitter cardstock.
I also stamped the flap of THIS envelope with the same background stamp to tie it all together…
For the second card…
I used the leftover pieces to create a horizontal card design. I only used one of THESE dies to cut a leftover piece and then cut the rest with my trimmer to create the color blocking. I wanted to show how good the design looks even if the pattern doesn’t line up…
I finished off the card with the same elements as the first card and stamped the flap of THIS envelope with the background stamp…
Also, I used THIS to round the bottom corners of the envelope flaps for a different look.
I hope this inspires you to try a color block design with a background stamp.
There is much more inspiration to see…
BLOG HOP
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Laura Bassen
Cathy Zielske
Barbara Tarayao
Heather Hoffman
Keisha Charles
Mindy Eggen
Heather Ruwe
Yana Smakula
Caryn Davies
Maura Hibbitts
Allison Frazier
Tracy Ware
Revati Panickar
Michelle Langley
Looking for even more inspiration using THIS release? I shared another project HERE…
…and HERE…
GIVEAWAY
Simon is so generous and giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop so be sure to leave comments along the way for your chance to win. Simon Says Stamp will announce winners on their blog on Wednesday. Good luck!
Wait, there’s more…
Receive a FREE NOT YET RELEASED 3×4 Stamp Set with any purchase of THIS Friend Like You Release. No code needed. The stamp set will be automatically added to your cart. Offer valid until 6/29 at 11:59pm ET or while supplies last. One promotion per order.
Thank you for joining me today. Happy crafting!
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June 30, 2025
Thanks for sharing! Your attention to details (inks & blending) are spectacular, I can’t wait until I get that Dahlia stamp!
June 30, 2025
Love the color blocking. I need to try that!
June 30, 2025
Pretty colors, pretty backgrounds! Loving that birdhouse!
June 30, 2025
Such lovely cards! The graphic nature of the first card is so eye catching & you can never go wrong with pink clouds on your fabulous 2nd card! So cute! Love it! Great job!
June 30, 2025
Fantastic cards. I especially like the tone on tone first card.
June 30, 2025
The Dahlia bkgrd stamp is so intricate & pretty, & I really like the way you’ve used it!
June 30, 2025
Great cards!
June 30, 2025
Wow,Very interesting first card! It really catch my eyes, I will must try this. And the 3rd card is so cute! I love the color. Thank you for inspiration.
June 30, 2025
I like the color blocking technique with the background and tone on tone effect. Very nice!
June 30, 2025
Great design on this card and the matching stamped envelope. Simple but very beautiful!
June 29, 2025
Beautiful cards. I love the color blocking on the first card!
June 29, 2025
Wonderful backgrounds.
June 29, 2025
Love the birdhouse card. So cute
June 29, 2025
Gorgeous projects!!!
June 29, 2025
Love all the cards. Love the color blocking, so unique. The birdies are cute and the ocean horizon is so vibrant.