Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Friend Like You Blog Hop, Day 1!
In today’s video, I’m sharing a trio of handmade birdhouse-themed cards featuring brand-new products from the Simon Says Stamp June 2025 release! These charming cards are all about layering, die cutting, and creating sweet little scenes that are perfect for any occasion.
I’ll walk you through the creative process step by step—from choosing color palettes and arranging die cuts, to adding final details that make these cards come to life. Whether you’re a seasoned paper crafter or just looking for fresh ideas, there’s something here for everyone!
💬 Let me know in the comments which birdhouse card is your favorite!
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Video Tutorial
Die Cut Birdhouse Cards
Products featured:
- Simon Says Stamp Dainty Dotted Daisy Embossing Folder
- Simon Says Stamp Cozy Birdhouse
- Simon Says Stamp For the Birds Bundle
- Simon Says Stamp Birdies
- More supplies linked in the supply list at the bottom of this post
Supplies
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Keep Hopping
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Caly Person
Nichol Spohr <—– you are here.
Amy Rysavy
Debby Hughes
Emily Midgett
Lisa Addesa
Sandi MacIver
Miriam Prantner
Lorraine Aquilina
Kath Stewart
Barb Engler
Carly Minner
Hanh Nguyen
Mary Reiner
Enza Gudor
Giveaway
SSS is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section. SSS will choose winners and post on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 2nd of July.. Winners can email SSS to claim his/her prize
This post is part of the Simon Says Stamp Moment In Time Release Blog Hop.
The not-yet-released Simon Says Stamp/CZ Design exclusive You 2 3×4 stamp set is automatically added to your cart that contains any purchase of Friend Like You products! This gift with purchase will expire 6/29 at 11:59 pm EDT or while supplies last.
Such cute birdhouse cards!!
These are absolutely adorable. Love the black embossed background and the bright happy birds.
Nichol, your attention to all the fun extras is amazing. I love the different colored houses, great mass producing idea! As always, you add great background interest!
I love you colorful birds and birdhouses that pop off the black backgrounds! Die cutting is one of my favorite techniques!
Wonderful cards! The birdies are so cute, that little one is the sweetest! Thanks as always for sharing your cards!!!
Those birds are adorable!! I love these makes!
Tweet bird creations.
These are awesome!
Those birds are adorable and so versatile! I am glad that I decided to order those.
Beautiful card, love the colors!
Your cards are amazing!!! Love the birdies and houses.
Oh my gosh – how fun are these?!? So adorable!!! I love how you did them in several different colors!
Love the birds. So adorable.
So cute! I love the background.
Love the birdhouse with the cute birds! I especially like the background layer to your card!
I love the black embossed background so pretty the colorful birds make it pop so beautifully Made love it!
Your cards are sooooo Stinkin’ CUTE!!!!! I love these birdies!!!!!
I love how you used the birds!
Tweet Tweet, So stinkin cute bird cards
Oh Nichol!!!! Your cards are soooooo CUTE!!! I love these birdies!!!
That card is ADOREABLE! I love the bright birds. I wish you would do something with the bold birds embossing folder too. But you probably don’t have it.
Maybe someone else will. I know Tina did a card. Not sure if it’s part of the hop, but if you can’t tell , I like the birds I see in the yard and we have lots.
Brilliant! These pop with the black background and grab your attention. Very vibrant!
Sweet cards with these adorable birds and their houses! Love your color combos and all the textures!
Such adorable birdies. These cards are so cute
Absolutely love your cards. Watching our birds in our backyard is my favourite activity right now.
Super cute cards!! I already have the birds in my cart but may have to add their house as well. Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration and great video!
I LOVE the birds and birdhouse! Darling colors and designs!
The bird are adorable. I love your cardstock color choices.
I love these cards! Those birds with the cute birdhouse look amazing… especially die-cut out of bright cardstock on black!
Gorgeous cards, and love the color contrasts against the dark background.
These cards are the cutest, cheered me up on a day I was feeling blue.
Love that black background with the embossing folder!
I love everything about this card! The cute birds, the birdhouse, the colors – that black background!! I think you picked all of my favorites from this release!
What adorable cards! I love all the color combinations, just wonderful!
I like the idea of doing the same card but just changing the colors! Also, like the super detailed background in black…doesn’t distract from the focal point! Well done!
This card is the cutest! Birds and birdhouses are some of my favorite themes. Thank you for sharing your techniques!
I love everything about these cards, Nichol!
Wow, these are all amazing! So many elements and details that create a lot of dimension. So cute!
Such cute cards! It’s hard to pick but I love the pink one! Great job! Great release!
Nichol I love your choice of a black background. It makes all the great colors pop. 🙂
Your cards are so sweet! The images really pop against the black background- looks great!
I think that I love the blue birdhouse the best. It is so pretty, and I love the birds!
Although I’m not a great die cut layerer, you make these doable. I love the black background that allows the birds and the houses to pop.
Gorgeous cards with those bright birdhouses and birds on the black background! The bird house has so much detail to it, so fabulous.
Those birdhouse cards are just way too cute, Nicole!
I had to have that little birdie right off the bat… but I debated about the birdhouse. Now I am rethinking, overthinking, just THINKING of that birdhouse. Love the dramatic dark background you chose and how you often make a set that is complementary but not all the same. GREAT work!
Lori S in PA
Wow, these cards really pop and are adorable. I love them! What a way to sell the products. I have to get these. Thank you so much for sharing!
Love these cards! They’re so cute and I love the black background!!!
super sweet cards – LOVE the embossed texture on the bird houses
Amazing cards Nichol
I love the detail on these cards and the dark card bases.
Oh my the birds and the birdhouses are so adorable! Loving the dark bases!
Oh my goodness, how cute your little bird cards came out!
Nichol, your cards are adorable, the products you chose to combine are absolutely darling together. That little house is the perfect compliment for those fat little birdies. As always GREAT JOB.
This is soOoooo stinking ADORABLE! Absolutely love everything about it!
Gorgeous birdhouse cards!! I love them. Thank you for the inspiration today.
Love the background. Such lovely cards.
I love the birds and birdhouse cards. They are so sweet and colorful.
I have so much black cardstock – now I have an amazing idea of what I can make with therm!
The birdies are one of my favorite items in the new release. Your cards are just so adorable, Nichol! Love the added greenery and flowers.
The cards are cute! Love the birds. Great cards.
I love black cardstock.
The birdhouse cards are all so, sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute! Love all the different color variations you came up with!
Those cards are oh so sweet Nichol! LOVE the textured background and the sweet birdhouse scenes. Super cute in every colourway xoxo
Nichol, these are so beautiful! Love the birds and your colour choices. The black is the perfect backdrop for these.
Wow, I am impressed how beautiful looks black embossing background! I would be affraid that it will be too hard, but looks great. I like the blue birdhouse the most.
This card is just too tweet! The products you’ve used are a great choice! tfs
Love your beautiful birdhouse cards, Nichol! 🙂
I love your cards and the black background with the colorful birds! These are the most adorable birds I have ever seen!
Great Card Nichol ! I love watching your videos and the cards you make ! You are so talented!
Love the pop of color against the black!
I love the black embossed background, really brings your beautiful scene out! Adorable birds & birdhouse! Really gorgeous card makes!
Adorable bird house cards! That dark background really makes the colors pop! You always create such wonderful scenes on your cards!
I love those birdies, and the pierced floral background. Chef’s kiss
Cute cards 😍.
Great cards!
Eeek! Those are soooo cute! I love the black backgrounds!
You’ve created some beautiful cards with the adorable bird house & bird dies. I also like the background with that stitched look, which adds so much interest to your cards.
These are so adorable!!
Love the birdhouses and the birds!
ahh so cute! you did it again Nichol! these birds and birdhouses are adorable! love how bright they are against the black background
CUTE x 3! Great cards! TFS 🙂
What a “tweet” set of cards! So cute.
I can’t tell you how much I LOVE this card!! And I never would have thought to use a dark background on it! That just makes the colors POP! I love everything about this!! (I’ve added the birds and birdhouse to my wishlist!! Can’t wait for pay day!!)
So super adorable! The black background makes everything pop.
Those are so adorable!
No lie, instant smile on my face when your birdhouses popped up on the page. Cuter than cute
These cards are so cute and sweet!
LOVE the dark textured backgrounds–soooo pretty! The birds and sweet little houses are magical!
Love all of them!
Thanks for sharing your talent.
Such special cards! Lots of work. Great colors! I love seeing the same layout, but with different colors. Magnificent!