Sweet Pastels & Dimensional Texture – Simon Says Stamp “You Are My Favorite” Blog Hop 💖

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Sweet Pastels & Dimensional Texture – Simon Says Stamp “You Are My Favorite” Blog Hop 💖

I’m so excited to be part of the Simon Says Stamp “You Are My Favorite” Blog Hop today! This release is packed with fresh, fun products—but I was especially drawn to the Bubble Flower and Leaves die set. It’s soft, playful, and perfect for spring.

For my card, I paired those bubbly floral shapes with a bold geometric 3D embossing folder called “Hopping Hexagons.” I love how the soft, round flower contrasts with all those sharp angles—it gives the card such a fun, modern feel. ✨ If you love embossing folders as much as I do, make sure to check my YouTube channel for tons of inspiration!

I went with a pastel color palette (because who doesn’t love a soft spring moment?) and used inlaid die cutting to tuck those floral pieces right into the card base. That technique keeps things clean and dimensional without adding bulk—perfect for mailing! 💌

To finish it off, I added a sweet “Happy Mother’s Day” sentiment from “Love You a Bunch” stamp set. It’s a gentle and heartfelt card that’s ready to make someone’s day a little brighter.

GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉
Simon Says Stamp is generously giving away a $25 gift card at each stop along the hop! All you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post (and others along the way!) for your chance to win. Winners will be announced on the Simon Says Stamp Blog on April 30th—so don’t forget to check back and see if it’s your lucky day!

💡 Pro tip: There’s a second hop happening this Saturday, so mark your calendar and hop along then, too, for even more chances to win!

There’s so much more to see in this release—so don’t stop here! Make sure to hop along and check out all the amazing inspiration from the rest of the designers. You’re definitely going to find something you love (and maybe even a few things you need 😉).

📌 P.S. Looking for the full supply list? Click →http://shrsl.com/4vvio
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Hop Order:

Simon Says Stamp Blog  
Caly Person
Barbara Tarayao
Heather Hoffman
Keisha Charles
Lisa Addesa
Emily Midgett
Emma Williams
Mindy Eggen
Bobbi Lemanski
Lorraine Aquilina
Rachel Alvarado
Barb Engler
Nicki Baxley 🎉You are HERE
Dana Joy →NEXT
Mary Reiner

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  4. Nicki! I love everything about this card! What a clever idea to inlay the flower into the background!! I’ll have to try that!! (and the addition of the RICKRACK at the bottom!! LOVE IT!!!)

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  12. I need to learn how to do the inlaid die cutting. Such a great look.
    Going back to see if you tell us how.

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  34. What a great card!! Love the textures and the simple, fresh colors! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

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  43. I need to do more die cutting of embossed paper! This is so cool and also very, very pretty! Love it!!
    Lori S in PA

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  44. I too love that Hopping Hexagons embossing folder! I didn’t realize until I read the entire post that you inlaid the flower into the base…what an excellent idea I need to try with folders and dies I have!!

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  46. Lovely card !! I love the way you inlayed the flowers in your embossed card front. I love embossing folders & the detail they give. Sadly when I placed my order for this new release I failed to add that embossing folder, your card showed me that I “need it” hello wish list.

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