Thinking of You Card with Layered Butterflies | Simon Says Stamp Always There Release

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a sweet and colorful “Thinking of You” card featuring products from the new Always There release by Simon Says Stamp. This design is full of soft texture, layered details, and a happy mix of butterflies, flowers, and fresh colors that make the card feel delicate but still full of life. I love how all the little elements come together to create a cheerful handmade card that is perfect for sending a thoughtful message to someone special. Let’s take a closer look at this project and all the pretty details!

For this card I used:

• Simon Says Clear Stamps Blooms of Encouragement 2226ssc Always There
• Simon Says Stamp Embossing Folder Dotty Circles sf572 Always There
• Simon Says Stamp Rounded Rectangles Wafer Dies 1387sd Always There
• Simon Says Stamp Dewpierce Butterfly Wafer Dies s1127 Always There
• Simon Says Stamp XL EZ Strips Rounded Rectangles Wafer Dies 1599sdc
• BE BOLD BLOOMS Etched Dies S5-502

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Card Base:

• For card base, I used Simon Says Stamp WHITE A2 SIDE FOLD
• First, I prepared a panel using the 1387sd Rounded Rectangles die set. I used Breeze cardstock from Spellbinders.
• Once the panel was die-cut, I embossed it with the SF572 Dotty Circles embossing folder.
• To enhance the design even more, I gently applied Unicorn White ink from Hero Arts over the raised details. It looks so pretty, and it’s one of those little details I truly love.
• Once it was dry, I adhered the panel to the card base mentioned earlier using foam strips.

Decorative details:

Once the background is finished, we can move on to the decorative details of the card. I’ll break them down for you step by step below:

• I die-cut the butterflies from the S1127 Dewpierce Butterfly set using Tutu and Blush cardstock, along with the white foil-style cardstock from the Antique White Assorted Treasured pack by Spellbinders.
• Then, I added Distress Oxide ink in Kitsch Flamingo and Picked Raspberry around the edges to give them more depth and a soft pop of color.
• Next, I die-cut two large flowers and one small flower using Beeswax and Tuscan cardstock from Spellbinders, along with the BE BOLD BLOOMS Etched Dies. For the flower centers, I used the same paper I chose for the butterfly bodies.
• I added Distress Oxide ink in Mustard Seed and Spiced Marmalade to the flowers to create a little more contrast and dimension.
• I also die-cut a few leaves from green cardstock and applied Distress Oxide ink in Pine Needles to add extra depth.
• The sentiment I used is “Thinking of You” from the Blooms of Encouragement 2226ssc stamp set. I stamped it with VersaFine Onyx Black ink.
• Once all the pieces were ready, I assembled the die-cut elements and then arranged them on the card base. I adhered the flowers flat and added the butterflies and sentiment with 3D foam for extra dimension.
• As a final touch, I added a little bit of sparkle using sequins. You can find two sequin options listed in the supply details.

I hope this card inspires you to play with texture, layers, and those little details that can make a handmade card feel extra special. I truly love how the embossed background, soft inked edges, colorful flowers, and layered butterflies came together in this “Thinking of You” card. It’s a sweet reminder that even the simplest message can become something beautiful when we create it with love. Thank you so much for stopping by today, and I hope you enjoy creating with the new Always There release by Simon Says Stamp!

Thank you so much for being here with me today! I’ll be back soon with more pretty card ideas featuring the Heart to Heart collection—because yes, I’m absolutely not done with these hearts yet. See you next time!

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