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Simon Says Stamp ILYSM Card | and Happy Camper Blog Hop Day 2

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Hey card-making friends, welcome back! I’m thrilled to share this project featuring the Simon Says Stamp ILYSM Card and even more excited to join the team for Day 2 of the Happy Camper Release Blog Hop. There’s loads of inspiration waiting for you—plus a FREE GIFT with purchase!

You can view the entire Happy Camper Release HERE.

Today’s design showcases five brand-new products from the release: ILYSM Stamp Set, ILYSM Sentiment Die Blossom Bursts, 3D Embossing Folder, Beautiful Branches Die Set, and the Fun Birdie Die Set

Be sure to visit the Simon Says Stamp Blog Gallery for even more creative ideas using this fabulous release.

🎁 Giveaway Alert! The amazing team at Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon at every stop on the hop! Just leave a comment to enter. Winners will be announced on the Simon Says Stamp Blog on Wednesday, August 6th, and can email SSS to claim their prize.

Let’s jump in—I’ll walk you through how I created this quick and easy handmade card!

BTW – ILYSM = I LOVE YOU SO MUCH

Handmade floral card featuring a die-cut teal and aqua bird perched on a leafy branch with red flowers and yellow centers, set against a white embossed floral background with blue gem embellishments – Simon Says Stamp ILYSM collection.

 

Products Used for today’s Simon Says Stamp ILYSM Card:

Handmade floral card featuring a die-cut teal and aqua bird perched on a leafy branch with red flowers and yellow centers, set against a white embossed floral background with blue gem embellishments – Simon Says Stamp ILYSM collection.

How to create the Simon Says Stamp ILYSM Card:

Start with a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of white cardstock and emboss it using the Blossom Bursts 3D Embossing Folder. Attach the panel to a top-folding A2-sized card base (5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, scored and folded at 4-1/4″).

Next, die-cut the Fun Birdie and assemble the pieces using liquid craft glue.

Then, use the Beautiful Branches Die Set to cut your foliage and florals.  Cut the leaves from Green Apple cardstock and add shading with Pearfection Ink. Cut the flowers from a medium pink cardstock, with Watermelon Ink blended over the centers for dimension. Cut the flower centers from white cardstock and ink blend with Sunbeam and Honey Ink for a warm, sunny finish.

Handmade floral card featuring a die-cut teal and aqua bird perched on a leafy branch with red flowers and yellow centers, set against a white embossed floral background with blue gem embellishments – Simon Says Stamp ILYSM collection.

Adding the Sentiment:

Start by die-cutting the large sentiment from white cardstock, and cut the shadow layer from Audrey Blue cardstock and glue them together.

Next, using the ILYSM stamp set, white heat emboss the smaller sentiment onto a scrap of the same Audrey Blue cardstock. Trim it down and adhere both sentiments to the bottom right corner of the card front using foam squares for added dimension.

Then, attach the leaf stem and flowers with foam squares, followed by the assembled bird.

Finally, embellish the design with Surf Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for a touch of sparkle.

Now it’s time to hop along to the next blog:  Tina Smith.  If you get lost along the way, I have added the entire list below for you:

HOP ORDER:

Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Suzy Plantamura
Cathy Zielske
Laura Bassen
Debby Hughes
Lisa Addesa
Emily Midgett
Heather Ruwe
Sandi MacIver – you are here
Tina Smith
Hanh Nguyen
Barb Engler
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Karin Åkesdotter
Rosemary Dennis

Receive a FREE Sunflower Dance Stamp Set with any Happy Camper Purchase

Visit SIMON SAYS STAMP

 

Card Making Supplies used for the Simon Says Stamp ILYSM card:

Here are the products I used today.  Compensated affiliate links used were available at no cost to you.

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71 thoughts on “Simon Says Stamp ILYSM Card | and Happy Camper Blog Hop Day 2”

  5. Bonnie Klass

    Oh, my, Sandi! This bird and floral branch are meant for each other and the embossed background makes them even better!

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  8. Sharon Brand

    Everything about this says “Gorgeous”! Love the embossed background,
    the sprig in its glorious colours and, of course, the cute abbreviated sentiment!

    Reply
  11. Sharon Gullikson

    Oh, I LOVE how you used the embossing folder with just white. This card is so inspiring. I want to make something similar today…

    Reply
  17. Ginger

    Sandi, I love your card so much !!! The combination of the Little Birdy die, the Beautiful Branch die cuts and the beautiful Blossom Burst detailed embossing folder made for a wonderful card. Anyone would be thrilled to receive this card and would definitely know that someone loves them so much.

    Reply

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