Hello crafty friends!
Today, I’m sharing a delicate and elegant thank you card created with the Simon Says Stamp Vintage Blooms Stamp and Die Set. This set is filled with timeless florals and charming bird motifs, making it perfect for heartfelt cards that you’ll reach for time and time again.
I paired the soft, washed-out floral effect with earthy neutrals and a bold sentiment, allowing the detail of the stamps to truly shine.
Why you’ll love the Simon Says Stamp Vintage Blooms Set
The Vintage Blooms Set combines detailed florals with sweet bird designs, giving you endless creative possibilities. Whether you want to create a bold layered background or a soft watercolour look, this set is versatile enough for any crafting style. The coordinating dies make it easy to cut out your stamped images for layering and dimension.
One of the best things about this set is how well it lends itself to different techniques. From ink blending to marker colouring, you can achieve completely different looks with the same images—making it a staple for your stamping stash.
Card Inspiration – Thank You for Everything
For this card, I wanted to highlight the florals in a soft watercolour style, with the birds adding a touch of movement and charm. Here’s how you can recreate this design:
Step-by-step instructions:
- Stamping the florals – Using markers, colour directly onto the floral stamps. I used shades of pinks for the blooms and soft greens for the leaves.
- Water spritzing technique – Lightly spray the coloured stamp with water before pressing onto watercolour cardstock. This creates a soft, washed-out look, mimicking watercolour painting without the need for brushes.
- Die cutting – Once dry, use the coordinating dies to cut out the florals and foliage. Do the same for the bird images, stamped in a neutral brown shade.
- Background preparation – On a white card panel, add subtle ink splatters in a coordinating shade to create depth.
- Layering – Arrange your die-cut florals and birds across the card front, using foam tape for dimension.
- Sentiment – Stamp and heat-emboss the “Thank you for everything” sentiment in white onto black cardstock, then cut it out and adhere to the centre of the design.
- Finishing touches – Add sequins or gems for a little sparkle, and wrap a piece of twine for added texture.
The result is a soft and elegant thank you card, full of layers and delicate detail, perfect for any occasion.
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