It’s blog hop day for the brand new Hey Bestie release from Simon Says Stamp! Today I have fun floral-y stencil card project featuring a word and shadow die and a cool, pre-printed sentiment strip!
I used the Peony Bouquet Stencil and a few dye inks to create this simple background, and then topped it with my Miss You word/shadow die combo and one of my Reverse Sentiment Strips.
If you struggle with heat embossing small sentiments on black card stock, these sentiments strips are really fun to work with. Here is a video showing you how I created this card project:
Now onto the blog hop details! First up, the blog hop special promotion:
GIVEAWAY: Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop. Simply leave a comment here on my blog, and continue on in the hop, leaving comments along the way to increase your chances of winning. Winners will be announced on January 15, 2020, on the Simon Says Stamp blog.
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kre8tivekate says
What a great winter blues buster! I can see myself using these again and again.
Patricia Wilson says
Your rose card was lovely and that stencil has just gone onto my “wish list”.
Diane Zalusky says
Love the use of the stencil. Thanks for sharing
Linda Mc says
Got the Simon brushes got Christmas and have to try them!
Kimberly O. says
I love the stenciled flowers! When I first looked at the photos I thought it was some sort of cool stamping effect. 🙂
Side note: LinkDeli doesn’t take me to any of the websites. I’m just taken to a blank LinkDeli page with a tab at the top that says “LinkDeli| View”. I’m using Chrome on a Windows 10 PC.
Mariana Maya says
It’s so hard to buy just one each release. I want them all. Thanks for the continued I spiration!!!
Meghan Kennihan says
I love the stenciled flowers and that die is beautiful! Great colors!
Pennie says
Beautiful floral card! I love this release!
LINDA C JOHNSON says
Love these sentiments! A great way to get together with friends we dont see often! Or can’t see but still consider close friends! Love the card!
Vikki H says
This is lovely with all the new products! Your sentiment dies are awesome!
Annette Reed says
This is a lovely card. The stencil is pretty and I can see me using that Miss You sentiment on cards for my grandson. I rarely get to see him since he lives over a thousand miles away.
Janet Carter says
Very pretty card, love the colors, looks like spring:)
Melissa Leftrick says
I love all the soft colors! I always learn something new when I watch your videos! Beautiful!!
Lisa Achilles says
Love the soft colors of this card. This release is awesome.
JoSi says
Beautiful card! Your instructions are so clear and easy to follow. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Isabel Z says
You are so talented!
Elydrith Aguilar says
Kathy, you always showcase the smoothest most colorful creations!!! Some is very lucky to have you as their Bestie with this new line! I ❤️ them all!!
Maureen Reiss says
This is sooooo Beautiful!!! I love your word dies!!!
Steffi H. says
Beautiful Card. I love the new stencil.
barbara lassiter says
I loved this stencil when I first saw it yesterday and immediately ordered it. I’m glad I did, because when others see this card, this stencil will be gobbled up and gone for awhile! 🙂
Carol R says
I love your designs, Cathy! Your card is beautiful… I can never have enough peonies! This stencil is definitely going on my wish list.
Dee Earnshaw says
wow – this is stunning – love the color
gk says
Very pretty card. Love all your creations.
Sharon Gullikson says
What a pretty stencil. I love flowers…
Diane says
I really enjoyed your video. This is my first SSS blog hop, but won’t be my last. Loved your card
JoAnne Malicoat says
Love that stencil, sure makes up a pretty card!
Toni L says
That stencil is a must-have. Love the inspiration of your lovely card.
Karthikha Uday says
Loved watching you create this beautiful floral card 🙂
Dionne says
Beautiful card Cathy
Mel H says
What a gorgeous card. I really love your new dies in this release.
Tami B says
Your word dies are always my favorites.
Jane says
The card is so pretty and I love the word die.
Diane says
Your links aren’t working for me to SSS store.
Jan says
Your card is so pretty! Love the inspiration! Thanks so much!
Angela Lunn says
The flowers are gorgeous!
Alice Zimme says
What a very pretty card. Love the colors!
Carol McGregor says
Beautiful card. I am so excited about this jam packed release from Simon Says.
Claudia K Anderson says
Beautiful stencil work!
Cindi Flass says
Beautiful card!
Nancy Fletcher says
Beautiful as usual Cathy! Love stencils
Lisa Byers says
I love the Peony stencil. Your card is simply lovely!! Love the colors!!
Kim M says
Love this card! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kim Miller says
Love the softer look of images!
Debbi S says
Love the pink and I gotta have that stencil!!
Sheri K says
Love your card and all your great new designs in this release. I received the crafty things box for my Birthday, so have lots of new to me products to play with. I’m hoping my budget will allow a few new purchases as well.
Mary Holshouser says
Love the pretty pink flowers.
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Sherry Bear says
Oh my! Love the stencil and sentiments!!
Kandice J says
The peony bouquet stencil is so beautiful. There’s so many cards I could make with this; I can’t wait to use. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Jackie S says
Lovely card Cathy! I’ve got both the stencil and die in my cart right now.
Lynn Stevens says
Gorgeous card. I love that you created it with stencils. Bravo..
Lindar C says
I always look forward to seeing your newest designs, and the rest of the release is great too. Beautiful card.
Cindy Medici says
Love the colors you chose. Thanks
Arlene McClung says
Beautiful stencil work.
Emma Sleppy says
So simple but soooo beautiful. I just love it!
Amanda S says
Lovely
Jennifer Rasnick says
What a simple and beautiful card.
Gayle Chrvala says
Love your card and all of your word dies.
Lori G says
Great tips and beautiful card!
Angela Clark says
Cathy, I loved your card. Thank you for the tip of the Pixie Dust.
Vickie Davis says
Such a beautiful card & another great release! Thanks for sharing your talent.
Keanna Sion says
I always love how clean and simple your cards look Cathy! This release is the bomb and I can’t wait to add to my collection!
LisaR says
Beautiful Card. I can’t wait to shop the collection.
BECCA YAHRLING says
So pretty in pink – I love it!
Anne Sturgeon says
This stencil is really a great size and I love peonies so much. Lovely pink and those sentiment strips sure make like easier. Thanks for the designing and for the great video.
Diane C says
Lovely card.
Diane C says
Beautiful card.
Vicky C says
Such a beautiful card, love the colours!
Debbie P says
Fantastic card. Love the new release.
Kari S says
There are so many fun dies in this release!
Joanne M Hoffmann says
Remarkable release and so very versatile…creative inspiration galore!!
Cyndi Morris says
Gorgeous card, Cathy. That stencil is beautiful and I love those sentiments.
Johanna Rundell says
Wonderful new release and some great products. Thanks for the ideas.
Jenni Sinor says
Wow, love your card and the new release! Thank you for sharing!
Marcia Fellner says
I learned a lot watching your video on how to use the blending brushes to color the beautiful flowers on the stencil. Love the soft finish on your gorgeous card.
Jeanne Beam says
Such a gorgeous floral card! Love the stencil…
Thanks so much for sharing.
Deepa Lakshman says
This is a beautiful card. I love this stencil. In all this release I also like the Crafty friend stamp set.
Jennifer Kellogg says
This is my FAV release in a long time! I love your style. I want to be like you when I grow up. LOL
Jeanne Beam says
Such a beautiful card!
Thanks so much for sharing…
Trina says
Gorgeous cards! Thank you!
Denise H Bilquin says
This might be ‘simple’ but it is stunning! Thank you for sharing how you made this beautiful card!
Cathy Jensen says
I love the simplicity and beautiful pinks used in this card. It’s one that I feel I can successfully make.
Jenny says
This looks doable. 🙂 Beautiful card!
Nancy says
Loved watching you do a stencil. Gotta try my Pixie Spray.
Gayle says
Your color matching is on point! Love the miss you with the US.
Lauryne Cunningham says
Your card is beautiful-I love the spring colors! I may have to get a tiny ink blender!
Lisa B. Reber says
Being a New England transplant in Florida I left a lot of crafty friends behind…this entire release is perfect! Love it ALL!
Alison Baker says
So pretty! I love your designs.
Teresa Doyle says
Congratulations Cathy on all of your designs debuting in this release, what a way to bring in a new year! They are fantastic as is your card, I love it.
Michele K. Henderson says
I love that pretty pink and green combination! It looks terrific!
Crafty Hugs,
Michele K. Henderson
crimsonowl@comcast.net
Joni A says
Oh Cathy!!! I love it all!!!! I especially love your stamps!!!
Daria Zender says
The more samples I see using that stencil, the more I want to get it! Beautiful card!!
Rose Johnson says
Love your designs and that stencil is awesome!
Barbara-Jean says
Beautiful stencil floral background and the word die with contrasting sentiment strip adds so much!
Brenda Simpson says
The blending through the stencil makes such a nice pretty pink peony! I like the way you positioned the sentiments on top of the flowers. Dazzling designs, Cathy!
Louanne Collins says
Pretty, pretty card!
Jenrescuemama says
This stencil is so gorgeous!!! Love the miss you die too.
andrea murdock says
your card is stunning as always xo
Joyce Lee says
Your card is beautiful! I love the colors and how the black strip stands out!
Bonnie McClure says
Stencils are probably my favorite way to craft on the planet.
Teri Pace says
Beautiful! Love the stencil and all that Simon Says Stamp has. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Sharon Fletcher says
You had me at the reverse strips!! And love me some peonies!! Love Love Love!
Margarita Navarro-Rivera says
Your card is beautiful and in my favorite color! I love that peony stencil! Got to have it!
Eva N says
Great release! I’m loving all the big sentiments dies, especially with the shadows.
Tammy L Davis says
What a beautiful card! Love your releases this month!
Jackie SMOKER says
Just love all of these clean lines… wonderful release
Janet Durbin says
The floral stencil is beautiful, as is your card!
Lindarub says
Love your card!
Allie says
That card is so sweet! The white sentiment on black really stands out.
Patt H. says
I love the colors you chose & how awesome your stencilling is on this beauty! I love this card!!
Bunny says
I love peonies. This is so pretty. I love pretty new products.
Monica Linerode says
Great to watch you stencil the pretty flowers. Thanks for sharing
Cheriese H says
gorgeous card – what a great stamp set! I love that these sentiments are in black too!
Monica M says
I loved the black sentiment strip with the colors of the roses, beautiful!
Anne McColley says
Another blog hop! Yipee! I want all of your creations…they are awesome! Your videos are my favorite to watch.
Judy says
Lovely floral stencil and card!
Becky says
I have been wanting to try some stenciling on cards…. this flower might be a good place to start. Thanks for the motivation and technique lesson.
Susan b says
Beautiful floral stencil card! Great colors!
Amy Cooley says
This is a beautiful stencil and you’ve created an amazing card with it. I really like those preprinted sentiments.
Tara Wilson says
That die is so beautiful. I love the font. What a lovely, clean card design.
Shauna Avery says
So beautiful!!
Denise Bryant says
Gorgeous card! Love the stencil design and the colors you used!
Susan Carlson says
Here’s another comment because I don’t know what happened to my first one!
Love this technique using ink blending &the stencil. Gorgeous! I find myself thinking about which of the stencils in my stash would be good to use with this technique. Thanks!
Leslie Scholes says
Gorgeous card! Love your word dies and believe I have most if not all. I really like the pre-printed sentiments, too.
Valerie Hayden says
Beautiful card, lovely color and looks quick to do. Love the ready to use small sentiments!
Jeannine says
I loved how you used the stencil. Thanks for sharing.
Cindy says
What a beautiful creation! Thanks for the chance to win.
La Rae Prentice says
The colors you used on this card are beautiful.
La Rae Prentice says
The colors you used on this card are perfect for spring.
Holly Lau says
Beautiful card! Love the soft blending and the colors!
Gab says
This is so pretty Cathy!
Toni C says
Pretty pink! Love the stencil.
Brinda says
Beautiful card! Love the colours!
Paulina P says
Great, now I want this stencil too ?
Amy Moore says
love the stencil and all the different uses.
Germaine says
Simple beautiful examples. TFS.
Marie says
Love the color combo. The only thing I like about Christmas being over is the beginning of spring.
lee says
Very lovely card! I love the happy Spring colors!
Sabrina Radican says
Such a beautiful card!!
Jeanne Ragan says
What a pretty card. Simple process but great results. I am loving ALL of your dies!!
Dottie Dutton says
Interesting site. Like your approach to life, as it reminds me of one of my daughters. At 82, I’m just getting started in card making. Been a crafter and sewer since grade school.
Dottie Dutton says
Your floral card with the see-thru window is so lovely and creative.
Heidi Rees says
Absolutely beautiful Cathy! I love your work and products you design!
Karen Walker says
A simply beautiful card!
Henriëtte says
Fabulous card, Cathy.
Awesome sentiment strips, so great that they are reverse.
Great new releases.
Thank you so much for sharing your inspirational tutorial and have a great weekend.
Colleen Howell says
Love love love this card. The pinks are gorgeous, I really want these products!
Mary-Anne V says
Beautiful use of the stencil for this floral card!
Erica Meares says
I’ve just recently realized all the AMAZING things you can do with stencils! Your cards are beautiful, & I’m definitely wanting to get myself some Heat-Embossing Supplies STAT! LOL!
Sally Sherfield says
Beautiful card and so creative with the stencil!
Rhonda Clore says
Cathy Z, you make the best cards and create the best products! Love what you did with the stencil, but ohhhhh those sentiment strips are to die for!! Great job!
Sarah Biswabic says
Your card is so beautiful! I really enjoyed your video on making the card.
Sherri Little says
Love the phrase dies with the shadow!
Dorothy Orr says
Haven’t used stencils, you made it look so easy and I love the rresults!
Melody W. says
Very pretty stencil and colors ! Thanks for the inspiration !
Karen E says
Very pretty card. I love the pinks and how you blended the colors!
Nancy Roth says
Very pretty card. Love all your inspirations and products. You make it so easy when I’m having a crafting dry spell.
Mirella ROGAN says
So, so awesome, that stencil is so versatile, and of course I love your sentiment sets and dies. Can’t wait for a world-wide add-on to the miss you miss you set! It will come handy – `i have lots of friends all over the world!
Carol McCready says
That Peony stencil is my favorite item from the whole release. Everyone is making such beautiful cards with it.
Kathy J in Ellicott City says
Great card!
Lorraine Gall says
Lovely card!! The stencil would look great on a mixed media canvas!!
Karen Hale says
Beautiful card. Love the new dies and stamps in the new release…really a creativity booster!
Rosemary Mohler says
Love your card!
Barb Michael says
Beautiful card! Love the stencil!
Robin Mayfield says
Love your card, the colors are beautiful!
Nandini Karmarkar says
Thanks for the great inspiration. I love the new release. Loads of great products, especially the new envelope dies. It will be fun to make matching, funky envelopes so quickly!
Michele W says
Love your card and the beautiful colors you chose. Also really like your new miss you die set. Such a great font. Thanks for the inspiration!
Chandhini Swaminathan says
Love the beautiful card.
Subhashini says
Gorgeous stencil, love the pink flowers.
Candy S says
Such a beautiful card…
Merrill P says
The pink flowers have a lovely, dreamy effect.
CAROL W BLAISDELL says
I’m loving what I’m seeing!!!
A Severns says
The peony stencil is very pretty. I didn’t think that the black background stamped image would work so well with the light pastels but it certainly does. Nice!
joy meadows says
The peony stencil is so gorgeous and your card is beautiful, Cathy! Love the sentiment die, also.
Bonnie Eng says
Such a pretty card – I absolutely loved that flower stencil when I first saw it and I have to say that I like that ‘miss you’ die set too!
Pami Ballington says
Beautiful card! I always love pink & green together.
Nana Griffin says
This turned out very lovely.
Dana M says
Oh what a lovely card! Beautiful colors and composition.
Talitha Wright says
Love the peonies. They are one of my favorite flowers. Really pretty.
Teri Spracklin says
I love how the colours really pop against that black sentiment strip!
Karen says
Your card is precious! I love your color choices. And yes I do struggle with sentiment strips. Any product that helps me with sentiment strips would be a blessing!
Jean Marmo says
Simply lovely!
Delia Wilkes says
Beautiful card. Really lovely.
Lagene says
Love your stenciled flower care, love the big sentiment dies too!
Erin McKenzie-Christensen says
Love the design of your card
Kathie Powell says
Wonderful release! Cathy I love your designs!
Pat Gasko says
So Pretty! I often buy various stencils; price point is great, takes up very little room and I can make it look like I really worked hard making my cards. BUT I can’t wait to get the Peony Bouquet stencil. The cards have all been so pretty and colorful.
Sheila Bacon says
I love using my stencils, so it was a delight to see what you did with the Peony Bouquet stencil. Plus, I really like the die — miss you. The die and the stencil work well together! I’m sure that the recipient of your card will treasure it!
Jenny N says
Beautiful card, love everything about it. The stencil is one favourite of mine from this release.
Katie Kinde says
I really enjoy the simplicity of your card.
Rosann Barnes says
Oh so pretty ! Love that there are preprinted sentiments. I think I’ll be adding Peoni stencil to my list!
Sue D says
Pretty peonies–I like the colors.
Hanh says
Beautiful card! Oooh I’m so excited about all of your new dies!!!
Scraporcraft says
Very easy to forget that a card can be made so simply with just a stencil. I like the additional tips in the video.
Darlene Desario says
Cathy so many pretty projects, pink, I love pink. Excited to pick up some of the release and give some of your ideas a try. tyfs!
Judy Price says
I find this card peaceful. I think the peonies – so bold but soft and dainty, in a way – with the crisp, clean white border is refreshing. The green jellybean leaves seem minty, which adds to the refreshing and peaceful feel. Very nice!
Juliette Steinbach says
I am definitely inspired to try this. I wouldn’t say simple for me but you made it look that way! Thank you for your great share!
Diane Bolton says
Great stencil technique!
Lori B says
Love your card & that new SSS stencil is fabulous! Cathy, your CZ design products from SSS are my favorites.
Melinda says
Great card Cathy! I’m really loving seeing how people have used this stencil and your card is another favourite of mine 🙂
Catherine L says
Such a beautiful card! Love everything about it – the pink color, the word die and the peonies.
carlajinAR says
Such a happy card
Kelsey Thomas says
This is such a pretty card!
Rachel says
Beautiful soft flowers, thanks for sharing!
Sara says
Thanks for the great tips! I ‘need’ those blenders. Beautiful card.
Megan N says
I love your designs, Cathy! So glad you joined the SSS team!
VK says
The Peony stencil card is lovely and love the pastel colors along with the sentiment.
Patty A Eifert says
Beautiful card!! I want that stencil!!
Donna says
Lovely card! This release has so many neat elements.
Marisela Delgado says
such a gorgeous card, Cathy
Connie Hinkle says
Beautiful and simple card!!!
TRACEY LANDT says
Absolutely beautiful Cathy. Thank you so much for sharing.
T x
Dorothy A says
Great simple card. Haven’t tried much stenciling but hope to this 2020.
Elizabeth Novak says
Your stenciled peonies are gorgeous. You make me feel like I could almost do this (but I am still a little nervous). I have to tell you how fantastic all your contributions to the Bestie release are. I mean ABSOLUTELY AMAZINGLY OVER THE TOP!! My favorite is what you’ve done with your map and all those perfect sentiments. I’m in NJ and I have a dear friend in Montana and I could be making all kinds of cards for her. That set is definitely where my Blog Hop winnings would go. No question!
Heather Mills says
So beautiful!! Love that it was made with a stencil!
Denise F. says
Cathy, this is such a great new release. My very favorite is the Peony Bouquet stencil, I can’t wait to get mine. Your card is lovely.
June Swart says
Wonderful card! Loved all the great tips in your video.
Penny Klie says
Beautiful card… you make it look so easy!
Lagene says
Gorgeous blending on this stenciled card!!!
Heather Nelson says
Gorgeous blending. I love pretty peonies! Thanks for creating and sharing!
Marisela Delgado says
so pretty
Denise Mlady says
This is a fun card and stamp set! Thanks for showing your mistakes and how you fixed them, there is usually a way to save a card.
carol ann says
Cheery, sweet, sentimental! Love it, Cathy!
Tim Jones says
It’s hard to come by experienced people about this subject, but you seem like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks
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