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Apple Layering Stencils Cards | Simon Says Stamp Just a Note Release Blog Hop Day 1

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 by nicholspohr

Hello friends! Welcome to Day 1 of the Simon Says Stamp Just A Note Release Blog Hop. Today I’m sharing how to use the new Simon Says Stamp Apple Layering Stencils with a text background stamp to create custom patterned backgrounds for many occasions! Watch the video tutorial below for all the details!

This is the first of two blog hops. Be sure to visit the Simon Says Stamp blog for Saturday’s hop and more inspiration! 

Affiliate links are used throughout this post at no additional cost to you. This allows me to keep bringing you content. Thank you all for your support! 

Video Tutorial

Apple Layering Stencils Cards

Products featured:

  • Simon Says Stamp Apple Layering Stencils
  • Simon Says Stamp The Write Stuff Stamps and Dies
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  • Simon Says Stamp Thank You Text
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Supplies

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Shopping

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Giveaway

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the comment section. SSS will choose winners and post on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 2nd of August. Winners can email SSS to claim his/her prize.

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106 thoughts on “Apple Layering Stencils Cards | Simon Says Stamp Just a Note Release Blog Hop Day 1”

  1. Michelle Cole says:
    July 28, 2023 at 7:43 am

    I loooove that you added the text to the apple background. So cute! 🍎

  2. BOOKS_AND_SCRAPS says:
    July 28, 2023 at 7:44 am

    GREAT CARDS
    JUST IN TIME FOR SCHOOL TO START BACK

  3. Orit Viderman says:
    July 28, 2023 at 8:14 am

    Fun beautiful cards.

  4. Julie V says:
    July 28, 2023 at 8:19 am

    Such a fun release, thank for sharing

  5. S. M. says:
    July 28, 2023 at 8:48 am

    Pretty cards – love how you added the text to the apple design! Thanks for sharing.

  6. Tammy Millette says:
    July 28, 2023 at 9:08 am

    There is just something about stamping on kraft cardstock. You rock this technique!!

  7. barbara lassiter says:
    July 28, 2023 at 9:14 am

    These are all so cute! As a former teacher(many years ago) I know they would brighten any teacher’s day!

  8. MelissaSunshineHoneyBee says:
    July 28, 2023 at 9:20 am

    Wonderful use of the Apple layering stencil.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

  9. Samantha Pfrimmer says:
    July 28, 2023 at 9:21 am

    I adore these teacher cards! So good.

  10. Miesje says:
    July 28, 2023 at 9:26 am

    I did not order the apple stencil set – tossing it in my cart now. Love how you used it!

  11. Gayle I. says:
    July 28, 2023 at 9:37 am

    Very clever and fun card creations!

  12. Lauryne Cunningham says:
    July 28, 2023 at 9:41 am

    Cute projects! I love the stenciled flowers on the planner cards in your video!

  13. Jane T says:
    July 28, 2023 at 10:07 am

    So cute!

  14. Reeann Bahde says:
    July 28, 2023 at 10:11 am

    Any one of these cards would make a teacher feel special! Lovely cards

  15. Resa Nichols says:
    July 28, 2023 at 10:12 am

    How cute and creative

  16. Tracey says:
    July 28, 2023 at 10:28 am

    I love how the thank you text was used in the background!

  17. Terrie D. (StarSpry) says:
    July 28, 2023 at 10:29 am

    Your cards are great! I love how you have the apple theme at the bottom of the first 2 cards 🙂

  18. Nancee Purdum says:
    July 28, 2023 at 10:33 am

    Really cute cards! Thanks for sharing!

  19. Janet D. says:
    July 28, 2023 at 10:43 am

    LOVE these!

  20. Linda Crowley says:
    July 28, 2023 at 10:48 am

    Fantastic cards! Makes me wish I had kids in school.

  21. Sandy says:
    July 28, 2023 at 10:56 am

    Such a beautiful way to thank the teachers.

  22. Cheyenne Harris says:
    July 28, 2023 at 10:59 am

    I love your card designs! I am a preschool teacher and would be so blessed if I was gifted a card like yours!

  23. Terry Deason says:
    July 28, 2023 at 11:10 am

    Adorable teacher cards. Love the pencils.

  24. Merrill P says:
    July 28, 2023 at 11:17 am

    Really like how you’ve used the Apple stencil.

  25. Andrea Robert says:
    July 28, 2023 at 11:32 am

    Love the stencil layering with the words stamped on top as a background. I’ll have to remember that technique!

  26. Jade says:
    July 28, 2023 at 11:49 am

    Wonderful! I especially like the Apple card.

  27. Monica Schalk says:
    July 28, 2023 at 12:24 pm

    Nichol, beautiful cards!! I love the text background and the apple stenciling on the kraft cardstock!! Wonderful teacher cards!!!

  28. Susie sonnier says:
    July 28, 2023 at 12:31 pm

    Love a good text stamp over the background

  29. Connie Hostak says:
    July 28, 2023 at 12:34 pm

    I love the variations on the “apple for the teacher” theme. These are beautiful cards that any teacher would be so happy to receive.

  30. Jennifer Fountain says:
    July 28, 2023 at 12:35 pm

    Beautiful cards, I love what you did combing the pencils and the apples together it really stands out. Any teacher would be lucky to have any card made by you.

  31. Vickie Davis says:
    July 28, 2023 at 12:37 pm

    Such a great idea for those stencils, good work!

  32. Nandini Karmarkar says:
    July 28, 2023 at 12:54 pm

    Beautiful cards. I love the vintage vibe!

  33. Cathy B says:
    July 28, 2023 at 1:14 pm

    As a former primary teacher (who now makes cards), I would have loved to receive cards like this or even to have taught how to make them. That was so long ago, before cardmaking was a thing.

  34. Lisa M. Federspiel says:
    July 28, 2023 at 1:34 pm

    Loving all the new teacher stuff!

  35. DEBORAH STELTER says:
    July 28, 2023 at 1:36 pm

    very nice

  36. Meghan Kennihan says:
    July 28, 2023 at 1:47 pm

    Any teacher would love this! Darling!

  37. Cyndi Morris says:
    July 28, 2023 at 1:54 pm

    Love that fun card! Hard to believe it’s almost time to start thinking about teacher cards, but it will be here before we know it!

  38. Nancy Patterson says:
    July 28, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    So clever of you! The overlay text goes perfect!

  39. Lori Spitzer says:
    July 28, 2023 at 2:40 pm

    Your beloved technique of using the background word stamp is amazing, esp here! I also love that you chose teacher-related items to feature. The kraft paper is knockout, too. Thanks!

  40. Janet Batteas says:
    July 28, 2023 at 3:09 pm

    Adding text over a stamp or stencil is a technique I definitely underuse.

  41. Kay Furnish says:
    July 28, 2023 at 3:11 pm

    Soooooo many great cards for teachers can be made with this release! Before I retired I would have made a ton of cards with these stamps and supplies! Great job, Nichol!

  42. Marianne Boulejiouch says:
    July 28, 2023 at 3:19 pm

    I love these teacher cards. Beautiful and fun!

  43. Stacey Kowbel says:
    July 28, 2023 at 3:57 pm

    Fantastic cards! I your different designs with the same products!

  44. Bunny Hoyle says:
    July 28, 2023 at 4:11 pm

    Teachers always need a nice card to show that they are appreciated. Love the layered apples. An apple a day……

  45. Gloria says:
    July 28, 2023 at 4:16 pm

    The apple stencils are so cute. You are the best Nichol. I learn something with every video. THANK YOU!

  46. Kathy J in Ellicott City says:
    July 28, 2023 at 4:32 pm

    What wonderful cards! Love your videos!

  47. Vivian Chiu says:
    July 28, 2023 at 4:32 pm

    Thank you for your inspirations, Nichol. Totally love your signature texted background trick, adding magic to the cards💕

  48. Debra Clark says:
    July 28, 2023 at 4:42 pm

    Love the cards you made. I like the white backgound word stamp.

  49. Jackie says:
    July 28, 2023 at 4:58 pm

    I have never tried stamping text over a background before. I will be giving that a try.
    Awesome!

  50. Debbie Frank says:
    July 28, 2023 at 6:01 pm

    How darling are these card! Any teacher would love them!

  51. Lori says:
    July 28, 2023 at 6:07 pm

    Thanks for sharing your cards!
    Perfect for back to school.

  52. Ellen C. says:
    July 28, 2023 at 6:30 pm

    The pencils and school supplies also work well for any crafter, year round!

  53. roxanne tellini says:
    July 28, 2023 at 7:01 pm

    I love text backgrounds. This one looks great in white.

  54. Gab says:
    July 28, 2023 at 7:03 pm

    These are adorable

  55. Denise Bryant says:
    July 28, 2023 at 7:12 pm

    What fun cards for the teacher! Great designs! Love the backgrounds with the apples!

  56. Diana Hults says:
    July 28, 2023 at 7:28 pm

    Great Blog Hop — everyone is so creative! You have wonderful designers.

  57. Lynn Chan says:
    July 28, 2023 at 7:42 pm

    Always excited to see your take with the kraft cardstock! love your cards 🙂

  58. Karen Baughman says:
    July 28, 2023 at 8:14 pm

    Beautiful cards!

  59. Ann H says:
    July 28, 2023 at 8:52 pm

    Great cards, thank you!

  60. Debbie S. SCHENZ says:
    July 28, 2023 at 8:56 pm

    Great teacher cards. My daughter-in-love is a teacher and I love making cards for her and all the other teachers! Encouragement cards are always good for the soul!!! Love ❤️

  61. Deborah Hellman says:
    July 28, 2023 at 9:19 pm

    I love these teacher cards. I really like how you added text over the stenciled apples. 🍎 🍏 🍎

  62. Trudy Lanoux says:
    July 28, 2023 at 10:24 pm

    Very cute cards! Perfect for gifts–teacher or otherwise.

  63. Mary Holshouser says:
    July 28, 2023 at 10:30 pm

    The pencils look fantastic.
    Love the apple stencil – so
    appropriate. Great cards.
    thanks for sharing

  64. Ann-Marie Ostermeier says:
    July 28, 2023 at 10:53 pm

    Beautiful teacher cards! I love the text and splatter on the background, it adds so much.

  65. Ellen Robinson says:
    July 29, 2023 at 6:12 am

    I am really liking how you used the apple stencil. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

  66. Teresa Rogers says:
    July 29, 2023 at 7:13 am

    I love the tank you text in the background. Such cute crds ns just in time for back to school

  67. Kathleen Darroch says:
    July 29, 2023 at 7:14 am

    Adorable – Nicole – your creations never disappoint. What teacher wouldn’t love this

  68. Doenene Lockwood says:
    July 29, 2023 at 8:23 am

    The I think you’re swell, such a sweet sentiment. Loving the Strawberry Shortcake vintage feel- these cards are swell!

  69. Tabitha Riley says:
    July 29, 2023 at 8:32 am

    Cute teacher cards🍎

  70. Donna L Walls says:
    July 29, 2023 at 9:32 am

    Fab cards for Teachers! Thanks for the inspiration.

  71. Kelley Clarke says:
    July 29, 2023 at 9:40 am

    Love your use of the apple stencil…you have inspired me 😀

  72. Tammy Lynne Davis says:
    July 29, 2023 at 9:57 am

    What beautiful cards! Love that text background that you created!

  73. Mary Stansfield says:
    July 29, 2023 at 10:28 am

    What teacher wouldn’t love getting this card!

  74. Eva Nelson says:
    July 29, 2023 at 10:29 am

    Great cards! Love the combination of stenciled apples with stamped text.

  75. Phyllis Freese says:
    July 29, 2023 at 11:10 am

    Great cards today, As a retired teacher, I would have loved to have received one of your inspirations.

  76. Sonia W says:
    July 29, 2023 at 12:12 pm

    Lovely and beautiful cards.

  77. Dee Earnshaw says:
    July 29, 2023 at 12:55 pm

    LOVE the script on the apple design – really steps it up

  78. Jennifer Elliot says:
    July 29, 2023 at 1:07 pm

    Great new stencil!

  79. Alexandra Young says:
    July 29, 2023 at 1:22 pm

    So pretty! I love the text stamping overtop the apples!

  80. Anne Sturgeon says:
    July 29, 2023 at 2:05 pm

    The Looking Sharp set has some really cute things. Some lucky teacher is going to love that card. Always such fun at your blog, TFS

  81. Sheri Kempke says:
    July 29, 2023 at 4:26 pm

    Love these terrific teacher cards–perfect for this time of year!

  82. Savannagh Kacey says:
    July 29, 2023 at 6:49 pm

    I love the way you’ve combined products from this release to come up with enhanced designs. Really lovely cards!

  83. Kimberly Tomaszewski says:
    July 29, 2023 at 7:29 pm

    What a fun use of the apple stencil.

  84. Patti Nienberg says:
    July 29, 2023 at 7:31 pm

    What a cute stenciling card! Perfect for any teacher!

  85. Kathryn Gagne says:
    July 29, 2023 at 10:17 pm

    I love the apple stencil and also the sentiment stamps. Time saver for shure.

  86. Jeanne Rice says:
    July 29, 2023 at 11:24 pm

    I love the small print text in the background and the Kraft card stock.

  87. Linda says:
    July 30, 2023 at 8:20 am

    These are perfect for the start of school. Teachers need all the encouragement they can get, and of course our children do too. Thank you for the inspiration.

  88. Shelley Lund says:
    July 30, 2023 at 9:35 am

    so cute! love the kraft cardstock

  89. Tijana Zivkovic says:
    July 30, 2023 at 10:13 am

    Love the cards!

  90. Joyace says:
    July 30, 2023 at 1:07 pm

    Great cards just in time for back to school. Love the bright colors.

  91. Beth Merrill says:
    July 30, 2023 at 1:22 pm

    That is a beautiful “teacher” card. It checks all the boxes for me!

  92. Shawna j eddy kissell says:
    July 30, 2023 at 1:36 pm

    So creative! I love the shadow type!

  93. Mirella ROGAN says:
    July 30, 2023 at 2:14 pm

    These are so lovely, great designs!

  94. Beth Skorupski says:
    July 30, 2023 at 8:09 pm

    Apples are great for fall cards too!

  95. Michelle Cannon says:
    July 30, 2023 at 9:16 pm

    I love all of the different ways you used the apple stencil.

  96. Bonnie Lynn Schroeder Ratzloff says:
    July 30, 2023 at 10:15 pm

    Love both of your cards. Love the strawberry background paper with the back to school theme.

  97. Dorothy Ayotte says:
    July 30, 2023 at 11:17 pm

    Wonderful cards! I love all the layers, from the apples to the script.

  98. Karthikha Uday says:
    July 31, 2023 at 11:28 am

    Wonderful set of cards! Love the apples background 🙂

  99. Sara Emily Barker says:
    July 31, 2023 at 1:54 pm

    Thanks for sharing these great cards! Loving the apples!

  100. Brenda says:
    July 31, 2023 at 9:56 pm

    Your cards are so cute! This release is so fun.

  101. Amy Cooley says:
    July 31, 2023 at 10:31 pm

    Awesome teacher cards! I just love office supply themed crafting goodies.

  102. Maggie Henry says:
    July 31, 2023 at 11:04 pm

    Cute cards, and I love the ombre sentiment idea.

  103. Maureen Reiss says:
    August 1, 2023 at 12:10 am

    These are Fantastic! I always love your text backgrounds!

  104. Lara Read says:
    August 1, 2023 at 6:17 pm

    You are the best! Thank you for sharing your amazing ideas!

  105. Patricia Coleman says:
    August 1, 2023 at 7:07 pm

    Great inspiration for teacher cards!!

  106. Amy Solovay says:
    August 1, 2023 at 8:34 pm

    These are all really fantastic card ideas! Love them all!

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