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Crocus Die Cut Card Idea | Simon Says Stamp In My Heart Blog Hop Day 2

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Welcome, friends!  I’m so excited to be joining Simon Says Stamp for a fun blog hop celebrating their latest release, In My Heart.  Today I’m sharing this crocus die cut card featuring the beautiful Fresh Crocus Duo Die Set–perfect for adding a soft spring touch to your handmade cards.

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Crocus die cut card featuring purple crocus flowers with embossed background using Simon Says Stamp Fresh Crocus Duo Die Set and scalloped arch dies

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Crocus die cut card with purple crocus flowers and green stems on an embossed background using Simon Says Stamp Fresh Crocus Duo Die Set and scalloped arch dies

How to Create the Crocus Die Cut Card

Create the Card Base:

Use the largest dies from the Scalloped Arches Die Set to cut two pieces from Lilac cardstock. On the back panel, score a line about 1″ down from the top. Add two rows of red line tape above the score line and adhere the front panel to create your card base.

Next, use the A2 Arches Nesting Dies to cut two additional panels—one from Lavender cardstock and a slightly smaller one from white.

Create the Background:

I always like to add a little something-something to my backgrounds for extra depth and interest. Today, I used the Blooming Wreath 3D Embossing Folder, and it fits beautifully inside the arch!

Adhere the white panel to the Lilac panel, then use foam tape to attach the layered piece to the card base.

Crocus die cut card with purple crocus flowers on a scalloped arch background featuring Simon Says Stamp Fresh Crocus Duo Die Set and embossed floral texture

Create the Crocus Elements:

Die cut the Fresh Crocus Duo twice using Lilac and Green Leaf cardstock.

Lightly ink blend the flowers with Amethyst ink to add depth and shading. Adhere the layers together to form your crocus cluster. Use small foam squares behind the flowers for dimension, and add a dab of white liquid glue at the base of the leaves to secure them in place.

Add the Sentiment:

I didn’t have the exact sentiment I was looking for, so I turned to my Easter EZ Strips. Trim out the “He is risen” sentiment and adhere it across the bottom of the card using foam squares.

💡 PRO TIP:

Ink blending on colored cardstock (like Lilac) is a simple way to add instant dimension without needing multiple shades of cardstock—perfect for quick, elevated die cuts!

I hope you enjoyed today’s crocus die cut card and found a little inspiration for your next project! Be sure to check out the supplies below to recreate this look, and don’t forget to continue along the blog hop for more beautiful ideas and your chance to win!

Crocus die cut card with purple crocus flowers on embossed background featuring Simon Says Stamp Fresh Crocus Duo Die Set with coordinating supplies

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69 thoughts on “Crocus Die Cut Card Idea | Simon Says Stamp In My Heart Blog Hop Day 2”

  2. Marisela Delgado

    Girl…..you know exactly what I’m going to say……💜💜💜💜 Gorgeous card and gorgeous purple 💜 Huge hug, lady!

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  5. Lora Knudsen

    Your card is very beautiful. I love all of the purple. Makes it look like Spring. Very inspiring. Thank you.

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  6. Cindy Nelson

    Love this card! These are the colors of the one lonely crocus that showed up this year, looks like the chipmunks missed this one bulb! Thank you for the inspiration

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  7. Ginger L McDonald

    I don’t even know where to begin to write a comment about your card but I guess my first impression is as good a place as any to start – YOU had me at purple, the purple color grabbed my attention firs and foremost and wouldn’t let me go. Once I had taken in the color I started looking deeper, I LOVE a shaped card and yours is awesome. The new Scalloped Arches dies are perfect for a shaped card, so once I got beyond the stunning purple and the shape I honed in on the extras, the embossed Blooming Wreath panel which served as a wonderful backdrop behind your pieced purple Crocus laying under your sentiment strip. Your card is everything I love in a card, wonderful color, multi-layers, fun shape, lots of interest, you hit all the high notes and your card sings. I LOVE IT !! Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful Sandi piece of art.

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  13. Kelley Clarke

    Sandi, you have blown me away!
    This crocus card…just WOW WOW WOW!!!!
    I planned to buy that die…but now I want it NOW!!!!
    And the scallop arches, well, I never really thought that I needed them.
    But after reviewing all your social media….well, you guessed it. Yup, they are also in my cart!
    And yes, I will be following all your card making. THANK YOU for all of your inspiration!

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  16. Sharon Gullikson

    I LOVE your EASTER card!!! It is so joyful, and makes me really look forward to celebrating our Savior’s resurrection.

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  17. Sandy Suzuka

    This is such a beautiful card design. Love the embossed flower background. It really shows off those beautiful crocus flowers (I finally spotted some in my garden yesterday!). Great card for Easter or for many other occasions with a different sentiment attached.

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