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A fun card formula for your floral die sets (and a blog hop!)

August 2, 2025

A fun card formula for your floral die sets (and a blog hop!)

Today I’m sharing another easy card formula that works well with any small floral die set you may have! And, it’s also part of the Happy Camper release Day 2 blog hop! The formula is easy: take any die you have and double it up for two of the same design.

This works really well with small floral sets that I know card makers love to have in their stash! But it could work with any smallish motif design in stamps, dies or stencils!

Now onto the blog hop special!

BLOG HOP SPECIAL:

Get this free stamp set with ANY purchase from the Happy Camper collection!

BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY:

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon at every stop on the hop! Winners will be pulled from the comments and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on August 6, 2025. Winners will email Simon to claim their prize!

BLOG HOP PARTICIPANTS:

Please check out all the inspiration from all these talented makers:

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

And be sure to check out Day 1 of the Happy Camper blog hop here.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  1. Terri W says

    August 2, 2025 at 7:37 am

    I love watching your videos, Cathy. What a great idea to use the same die just upside down. I have a bunch of different die/stamp sets that this will work with. Thanks!

  2. Ladonna says

    August 2, 2025 at 8:10 am

    A beautiful card. I love it.

  3. Dottie says

    August 2, 2025 at 8:50 am

    Thanks for the formula. So many possible applications!

  4. Cathy Fuller says

    August 2, 2025 at 8:51 am

    Pretty card Cathy. I love pink and green on florals.

  5. Kim Salito says

    August 2, 2025 at 9:00 am

    I love this card and always enjoy your videos.

  6. Cami Coll says

    August 2, 2025 at 9:05 am

    Very classy card, Cathy! Love the florals.

  7. Bonnie says

    August 2, 2025 at 9:28 am

    I love this split design and it’s at the top of my list! Thanks for the inspiration, Cathy!

  8. Nancy K Rodeberg says

    August 2, 2025 at 9:34 am

    Cathy, I am always smiling seeing the sentiments you come up with in the releases! Beautiful card!

  9. Ellen R says

    August 2, 2025 at 9:48 am

    Super Cute cards. Thanks for sharing.

  10. Maureen Reiss says

    August 2, 2025 at 10:21 am

    Really Beautiful card, Cathy!!!

  11. Valerie Rogers says

    August 2, 2025 at 10:34 am

    So pretty, thanks for sharing! I love Simon Says Stamp!

  12. Sharon Gullikson says

    August 2, 2025 at 10:45 am

    These simple flowers are so cute. They give off a folk art vibe, which I LOVE.

  13. Holly Flores says

    August 2, 2025 at 10:51 am

    So pretty, love this.

  14. Elayne Catey says

    August 2, 2025 at 11:23 am

    Love the colors on this card.

  15. Gayle I. says

    August 2, 2025 at 12:23 pm

    Your card captures simplicity coupled with such class!

  16. Shannon Bettis says

    August 2, 2025 at 12:48 pm

    Beautiful card Cathy! So clean & simple & sweet! Great job!

  17. Meghan Kennihan says

    August 2, 2025 at 1:05 pm

    I LOVE your CAS design! Gorgeous!

  18. Amy Adams says

    August 2, 2025 at 1:23 pm

    Loved watching your video this morning and your splattering tips for this card!!

  19. Barbara-Jean K says

    August 2, 2025 at 1:40 pm

    A fun release and your videos are always fun to watch, too! Keep laughing!

  20. Linda Kleback says

    August 2, 2025 at 2:03 pm

    I love the technique you used in this card.

  21. Ginger says

    August 2, 2025 at 2:46 pm

    Cathy Z, I LOVE how you do math !! Your card is BEAUTIFUL, it’s simple to put together but it doesn’t look simple and don’t we all love that kind of cards. Big visual impact, but easier on the work side, I guess I could say this is one of those cards that gives you a BIG BANG for your buck. Thanks for putting together a video & all the little tips it gave.

  22. JANICE SCOTT says

    August 2, 2025 at 2:57 pm

    I really like this floral. It has that Scandinavian vibe.

  23. Mary-Anne V. says

    August 2, 2025 at 3:14 pm

    Love the clean crisp look!

  24. Jane Elliott says

    August 2, 2025 at 4:17 pm

    Another great idea! This is another great release!

  25. Joan Brenizer says

    August 2, 2025 at 4:21 pm

    Such a beautiful card

  26. Darcy C says

    August 2, 2025 at 5:02 pm

    I like the uncluttered look of this floral card.

  27. Melissa Leftrick says

    August 2, 2025 at 5:05 pm

    So pretty! I love die cut images

  28. Connie Hostak says

    August 2, 2025 at 5:26 pm

    I am in love with this floral die, and when I get mine, I want to make a million cards just like this! What an elegant card! ❤

  29. Gayle Perona says

    August 2, 2025 at 5:38 pm

    Love your use of white background and the ideas for reversing a small design. Brilliant!

  30. Melissa Wilson says

    August 2, 2025 at 6:03 pm

    Simply Beautiful! (as always)

  31. Denise Bryant says

    August 2, 2025 at 6:20 pm

    Love the way you arranged these beautiful flowers! Beautiful color combo too!

  32. Robin Mermer says

    August 2, 2025 at 6:55 pm

    Beautiful card – love the color choices! Great tip on how to use a die to double the impact! Thank you for sharing this!

  33. Sabra Gerdes says

    August 2, 2025 at 6:57 pm

    Gorgeous card!!

  34. Cheryl Folk says

    August 2, 2025 at 6:59 pm

    Great idea!

  35. Lori Spitzer says

    August 2, 2025 at 7:36 pm

    Gorgeous card, CZ!! I love that Fantasy Bouquet set and your “You 2” stamps and dies are FANTASTIC. The black splatters on the card are the chef’s kiss that “make” the card, IMO!
    Lori S in PA

  36. Lynn Chan says

    August 2, 2025 at 7:51 pm

    So pretty! the You 2 set looks awesome!

  37. Nanette says

    August 2, 2025 at 8:46 pm

    Oh Cathy! Your cards is simple yet so elegant! I love your style.

  38. Kelly A. says

    August 2, 2025 at 9:07 pm

    I love this card. Such a stunning card and great way to use flower dies!

  39. Anna Given says

    August 2, 2025 at 9:28 pm

    Lovely card. Love the black with the pink

  40. Marisela Delgado says

    August 2, 2025 at 10:16 pm

    So pretty 💜

  41. Rene says

    August 2, 2025 at 10:16 pm

    Cathy, you are one of my favorites! I turn on one of your videos and craft. You make me laugh regularly. Thank you!

  42. Valerie Hayden says

    August 3, 2025 at 12:21 am

    I love this card, perfect balance of colors and composition.

  43. Lynn Stevens says

    August 3, 2025 at 3:19 am

    What a brilliant idea turning it upside down.
    Like seeing a reflection in water.

  44. Tijana Lakaj says

    August 3, 2025 at 3:25 am

    Love the simplicity, so elegant!

  45. Donna Phelan says

    August 3, 2025 at 5:19 am

    Love the delicate look, so beautiful!

  46. Kathy R says

    August 3, 2025 at 5:37 am

    Fun idea cutting the pieces apart and also making the mirror image at the bottom. Stunning!

  47. Pauline Godfrey says

    August 3, 2025 at 6:45 am

    Beautiful Cathy! So elegant!

  48. Jean Kelley says

    August 3, 2025 at 7:50 am

    Your designs are always so creative, Cathy, and your videos are a hoot! Great card.

  49. Joann Bedsaul says

    August 3, 2025 at 7:52 am

    Beautiful card Cathy!! The colors are perfect as well as the design! Thanks for the inspiration, I’m going to give my dies a second look. Love the simple elegance of your cards! Great tutorial also !!

  50. Olivka says

    August 3, 2025 at 7:53 am

    Cathy, your card is really beautiful. Love the color choice and formula.

  51. Vicki Fedor says

    August 3, 2025 at 9:15 am

    Gorgeous, as always. Thanks Cathy!

  52. Terry Deason says

    August 3, 2025 at 10:33 am

    Beautiful card

  53. Lauryne Cunningham says

    August 3, 2025 at 11:22 am

    I love how you used this die to fill up the card! It’s so gorgeous!

  54. Nandini Karmarkar says

    August 3, 2025 at 11:43 am

    So pretty!

  55. berryblue says

    August 3, 2025 at 12:57 pm

    Thank you for the great tip! I’ve never tried that one, but I am going to! Your card is so excellent!

  56. Kristine Boydstun says

    August 3, 2025 at 1:35 pm

    Love this beautiful formula, Cathy!

  57. Alexandra Young says

    August 3, 2025 at 1:48 pm

    Such a lovely design!!

  58. Monika Davis says

    August 3, 2025 at 1:50 pm

    Very pretty! Love those die-cuts!

  59. Janice Stovall says

    August 3, 2025 at 2:34 pm

    Thanks for the tip!! This die is a definite on my “wish list”!! (and your card is AMAZING…as usual!!) Thanks for sharing!

  60. Orit Viderman says

    August 3, 2025 at 2:38 pm

    Beautiful card, I love the design idea.

  61. Kelly B says

    August 3, 2025 at 3:47 pm

    Beautiful card!

  62. Bunny H. Hoyle says

    August 3, 2025 at 5:08 pm

    Lovely design and colors. It’s a great set. Thanks for the video. Oh my mercy, I do detest losing a die.

  63. Tee Hall says

    August 3, 2025 at 5:36 pm

    A beautiful clean card that pops, using the Fantasy Bouquet die set!

  64. Jill Kennard says

    August 3, 2025 at 9:16 pm

    Thanks for this idea that will come in handy with a variety of die sets.

  65. Bridget N says

    August 4, 2025 at 9:13 am

    What a gorgeous card! TFS 🙂

  66. Mel H says

    August 4, 2025 at 11:32 am

    Great card, and I’m going to catch this video today at work for sure.

  67. Jade says

    August 4, 2025 at 1:11 pm

    Lovely! Such a pretty card. Great selection of paper.

  68. shawna says

    August 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    I LOVE that card!! Seems like everyone loves that die; it’s already sold out!

  69. Robin Kuketz says

    August 4, 2025 at 4:34 pm

    I love the design idea. Thank you for always inspiring me!

  70. Sheri Kempke says

    August 4, 2025 at 5:32 pm

    I just watched this video today! Love it and great way to use smaller die sets, thanks for the inspiration and the design reviews are so helpful!

  71. Marcy S. says

    August 4, 2025 at 7:05 pm

    Beautiful card! I love the colors.

  72. Jeanne Rice says

    August 4, 2025 at 10:25 pm

    Gorgeous! I love how you designed the card with the mirror image of the die. Love the color and placement of the gems.

  73. Jacqueline says

    August 5, 2025 at 3:34 pm

    You are a stellar card maker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  74. Beth Merrill says

    August 5, 2025 at 5:03 pm

    Classic Cathy!

  75. Daniela says

    August 12, 2025 at 12:32 am

    Beautiful simple card

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