Welcome to Day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp Always There Blog Hop! Today I’m sharing a set of elegant thinking of you cards featuring Simon Says Stamp embossing folders and coordinating stencils paired with my favorite A2 Nested Rectangles dies.
In the video tutorial, I share tips and techniques for creating more interesting one-layer backgrounds before stenciling, working with colored cardstock instead of traditional white card bases, selecting color combinations, and adding simple finishing details that elevate your card designs. These beautiful floral cards are easy to customize and perfect for sending a thoughtful note to someone special.
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GORGEOUS Nichol !!!! I’m always a Hydrangea loving gal (especially the blue ones) and your card using the new Hydrangea 3D embossing folder and stencils really did them justice, but you weren’t done, your second card is equally beautiful. I love the peachy coral flowers, also featuring another new 3D embossing folder & stencils. As per always your usage of background text, spatter, ribbon, gems and “all the things” is what sets your cards apart. You spare no attention to detail and it always shows. Right where I started Gorgeous cards, spectacular really !!!!
Very elegant!
I always enjoy your videos Nichol. Just great inspirations and your card prep is so well organized. I love these card samples. Keep those inspirations coming! 🙂
Your cards are stunning! I love the texture and color combinations! The ribbons are a nice touch!
Your cards are beautiful. I love the colors you used and who wouldn’t love those little butterflies. Thank you for inspiring me today.
So cute! Thanks for sharing!
Wow!!! Two such gorgeous cards!! I know how much you love using a wordy background stamp as your base layer and these two cards are perfectly designed with that stamp! Thanks again for more gorgeous cards!
Very beautiful! Love your cards and Hydrangeas.
These are both so beautiful! Love the embossed designs and colors you used, and the addition of the butterflies too! Exquisite cards!
The Gorgeous Hydrangea and the Blooming Beauties both live up to their names. Your projects are stunning, Nichol, as usual! TFS!!
Really Beautiful cards!!!
Dear Nichol,
Not sure if my previous comment went through. I wrote that the Gorgeous Hydrangea and the Blooming Beauties sure lived up to their names. Both projects are superb!! You always give us such fantastic inspo!!
Lori S in PA
I just love your bold floral cards, and the text in the background of them. I’ve got to remember to do that more!
Your cards are gorgeous, of course, and the tiny butterflies tucked in here and there are a perfect touch. But the sentiments you chose are what really got my attention. They made me feel things. 🥹
Absolutely pretty!
Stunning cards!! I have never used light colored cardstock on a card, much less stamp it with a light colored script background and it looks fantastic! I’m definitely going to have to try this! Thanks for the awesome idea!
Wonderful variery of floral creations.
You choose such lovely colors!
Gorgeous projects Nichol, as always. Love your work!
Gorgeous cards!!
Such beautiful cards! Love the colors.
Stunning cards!
Love the colors you chose.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Ooooo I LOVE your inking and designs! The hydrangea is my favorite!
Gorgeous cards Nichol. Love the colored cardstock base. Adds an amazing touch to your beautiful, stenciled flowers! Thank you for the inspiration!
Beautiful cards as always! Love your embossing folder techniques!
Pretty florals!
I love all of your cards Nichole! You inspire me so much! 🩷🌸🩷
As always beautiful cards
Indeed, the backgrounds compliment the floral focal points brilliantly!
Your added text details always add such a pretty touch for the details! lovely!
You have created two beautiful cards using embossing folders & stencils, two of my favorite products! Love the colors you chose and the subtle background. Thanks for sharing the reel on how you achieved this look.
Gorgeous – love the colors on both!
Both of your cards are beautiful, Nichol!
Beautiful cards and like the colors!
Stunning! Love the gorgeous florals….this hydrangeas–take my breath away! LOVE!!!
Such lovely cards
As always, your cards really knock it out of the park! I love your color choices and layering techniques! Thank you for sharing these awesome cards and your wonderful inspiration and talent!
As always, your cards really knock it out of the park! I love your color choices and layering techniques! Thank you for sharing these awesome cards, your wonderful inspiration, and talent!
Beautiful cards, Nichol! Your creativity never ceases to amaze me.
Your cards are stunning Nichol. Such surreal beauty. Your cards always amaze me. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Nichol, I am your fan. Thank you for sharing tips and inspiration with us. I would love to do cards as my job, but I live in Czech Republic, where card making is not very known (so it has potentional), but I am affraid to use things from SSS, Spellbinders, Honey Bee etc. publicly, as I am not sure if I would not break law somehow if I would do blog posts/videos and mayebe sell my cards for small amount of money for buying new things and support these shops.
So soft and lovely!
These are so beautiful!
luv these so so pretty
Gorgeous card. The colours are so pretty!
Gorgeous Nichole! You are so talented and I enjoy seeing your inspiration.
Amazing cards! My favorite is the hydrangea. Lovely colors.
love your samples – so creative
Beautiful cards Nichol, love the texture and pretty tones. Just gorgeous xoxo
Amazing cards!
Gorgeous cards Nichol! I just made a 3D hydrangea card myself, using a die. I do love all the great new florals and embossing folders in this new release, so wonderful–and I have so many flowers already, I keep telling myself I shouldn’t buy more!
Gorgeous cards! wonderful colors on the hydrangea.