DIY: No-Sew Felt Flowers in Minutes
Welcome, everyone!! It’s Shari here with some fun DIY no-sew felt flowers which are perfect to give as a gift or even decor for a birthday!! The best part is that I used Simon Says Stamp Arch dies for the petals and Circle Dies for the flower centers. These nested dies allow you to make a variety of sizes!
Once I die-cut my felt, I did a little altering to finish off the shapes and then used a glue gun for quick assembly! Once I had them put together, I added some highlights with Nuvo drops.
To see how these came together, check out my video below. Enjoy!
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It’s Christmas in July with Cathy Zielske! Don’t miss this exclusive Limited Edition Kit + FREE CLASS!
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Christmas is HERE—and it’s absolutely FABULOUS! Unwrap the brand-new Limited Edition CZ Christmas in July Card Kit, packed with festive cheer and 7 exclusive, never-before-seen products— only available in this kit!
Join the amazing Cathy Zielske, from CZ Design, and student Heidi, founder of Simon Says Stamp, for a FREE live class on July 25 at 12 PM ET on our Simon Says Stamp YouTube channel and craft three joyful holiday projects using the kit’s one-of-a-kind stamps, dies, and stencils. Can’t join live? No problem—it’ll be there to rewatch anytime!
And the excitement continues—Saturday, July 26, get inspired by bonus holiday projects from Shari Carroll and Nichol Spohr!
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Kit contents include:
- NEW CZ Design Clear Stamps Making Spirits Bright
- NEW CZ Design Making Spirits Bright Wafer Dies
- NEW CZ Design Nested Tags Wafer Dies
- NEW CZ Design Simple Stars Stencil
- NEW Simon Says Clear Stamp White Christmas Text
- NEW Simon Says Stamp Festive Swag Wafer Die
- NEW Simon Says Stamp Festive Swag Layering Stencils
- Simon Says Stamp Magnet Wand Tool
- Simon Says Stamp White Ink Pad
- Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Ink Cube
- Simon Says Stamp Silver Fine Detail Embossing Powder
- 1 Teaspoon of Simon Says Stamp Starshine Embellishment Mix
- Simon Says Stamp 0.5 oz Pawsitively Perfect Craft Glue
- 20 Inches of Simon Says Stamp Metallic Silver Cord
- Simon Says Stamp Seafoam Ink Cube
- Simon Says Stamp Surf Ink Cube
- Simon Says Stamp Ocean Ink Cube
- Simon Says Stamp Cabbage Ink Cube
- Simon Says Stamp Artichoke Ink Cube
- Simon Says Stamp Kale Ink Cube
- 1/2 sheet Simon Says Stamp Adhesive Foam Squares
- 2 Small Simon Says Stamp Blending Brushes
- 1 Sheet of Simon Says Stamp Audrey Blue 100 LB Cardstock
- 1 Sheet of Simon Says Stamp Green Leaf 100 LB Cardstock
- 2 Sheets of Neenah Solar White 110 LB Cardstock
- 1 Simon Says Stamp White A2 Envelope
- 1 Simon Says Stamp Audrey Blue A2 Envelope
If there weren’t already enough reasons to be excited about this kit, here’s another! Valued at over $160 when purchasing these products individually, this kit can be yours for the mega value deal of $99.99 with a free class to boot! WOW! Don’t miss out on this hand-curated kit for endless creative possibilities!
5 Ways to Color Block: Yippee for Yana
Hi friends! Please join me in welcoming back the oh-so-talented and amazing Yana Smakula! (Please note: our dear friend Yana is Ukrainian. To show support to our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, please see Yana’s post HERE.)
Hello, friends! It’s Yana Smakula here with a new “Yippee for Yana” episode. Today, I’m excited to share several ideas for creating fun and vibrant color-blocked backgrounds, perfect for showcasing bold sentiments on your cards!
Color blocking is one of my absolute favorite card-making techniques. It’s all about combining blocks of color to create eye-catching, dynamic backgrounds. The bold contrast and playful use of colors instantly elevate any card design.
I’m working with the Grad Basics stamp set by Cathy Zielske, paired with coordinating dies from Simon Says Stamp. I adore the handwritten “grad” sentiment with its adorable heart detail – perfect for graduation cards! All my stamping is done using VersaFine Onyx Black ink on Neenah Solar White 80 lb cardstock, my go-to combination for crisp, clean stamping.
Simple Checkerboard Background
For my first color-blocked card, I created a checkerboard pattern. I started with two colored cardstock panels cut to 4 ¼ x 5 ½” – Honey (yellow) and Cotton Candy (pink) – and cut both in half and in half again. Final rectangles measure: 2 ⅛” x 2 ¾” . Arranging these rectangles alternately creates a visually appealing checkerboard effect that’s simple yet striking.
Adding White Space
In another variation, I introduced Creamsicle cardstock alongside Honey and Cotton Candy, this time leaving intentional white spaces between each colorful block. This spacing enhances the visual interest and allows each color to pop distinctly. The blocks measure: 1 ⅞” x 2 ⅕” (yellow), 1 ⅞ x 2 ⅛” (orange), 1 ⅞ x 2 ¾” (orange), 2 ⅛ x 3 ⅜” (pink).
Diagonal Cuts for Dynamic Effects
My third background involves diagonal cutting, one of my favorite techniques. By simply cutting Honey and Surf Blue cardstock panels diagonally, I quickly created striking backgrounds. One card features a half-and-half diagonal color split, while another takes this idea a step further by using quarter-panel diagonal cuts, creating more intricate and visually intriguing layouts.
Final Touches
Once my backgrounds were assembled, I stamped sentiments and additional details using an older favorite, the Holiday Silhouettes stamp set, also by Cathy Zielske. Despite originally being a Christmas set, its versatile elements, like stars and dots, beautifully complement the graduation theme.
For added dimension, I popped up my die-cut images with foam squares and even used layers of cardstock to subtly elevate panels. A few finishing touches with a white Gelly Roll pen added whimsical dots, enhancing the overall charm of each card.
Give it a Try!
Color blocking is incredibly versatile. Whether you’re celebrating graduations or crafting for any other occasion, this technique allows endless creativity and striking results. Grab your favorite colored cardstock, experiment with different cuts and layouts, and watch your cards come alive!
Thank you so much for stopping by today – I hope these ideas inspire you to create vibrant, color-blocked cards of your own. Happy crafting!
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