Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Always There Release Blog Hop!
I have two cards to share using several stamp & die sets from the new release. My first card features the Willoweave die on the background. I added a frame using the A2 Notched Rectangles dies.
For the bloom I used the new Luna Flower die and for the sentiment I used the CZ Inside Greetings 1 stamp & die set. For the bloom, I die cut with Apricot cardstock and blended a little Mandarin ink on the petals.
My second card features another frame using the A2 Notched Rectangles dies.
For the die cuts I used the Dewpierce Butterfly & Sunblush Flowers. For the sentiment I used the CZ Classic Friendship stamp & die set.
Follow along the hop for more amazing inspiration!
HOP ORDER:
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Nina-Marie Trapani
Heather Hoffman
Cathy Zielske
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Suzy Plantamura
Amy Rysavy
Mindy Eggen
Cheiron Brandon
Lea Lawson
Barb Engler
Yana Smakula
Heejung Hunsberger
Kristin Sluhan
Susan Valle
13 Comments
Lori Spitzer
May 29, 2026 at 7:13 amDear Laura –
You’ve shown many of the items that first caught my eye. Those notched rectangles might jump into my cart one of these days. The flowers and the butterfly are also first-rate! I love your tight color scheme – fresh and so pretty! TFS
Lori S in PA
Meghan Kennihan
May 29, 2026 at 7:31 amThese are AMAZING! I LOVE the warm color and flowers! Just stunning designs!
Tara C Prince
May 29, 2026 at 7:52 amjust so beautiful!!!
Lauryne Cunningham
May 29, 2026 at 8:03 amYour cards are absolutely gorgeous! I love the butterfly and those beautiful colors!
Amy Tsuruta
May 29, 2026 at 8:04 amThese are simply gorgeous!
Pamela “QueenPam” Levingston
May 29, 2026 at 8:22 amI just knew I’d love the notched rectangles. Thanks for showing me some wonderful examples.
Always There Release Blog Hop Day 1
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Ginger McDonald
May 29, 2026 at 8:58 amFABULOUS cards Laura B, It’s a good thing that there was no requirement to pick a favorite one. Your cards demonstrate how perfect the new Notched Rectangle dies are for framing in die cuts. You took several elements from the release & used them to make two stunning cards. I’m totally smitten with the new Willow weave die for a delicate grounding place for a gorgeous flower die cut. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards, each one is as beautiful as the other.
LaDawn McIntyre
May 29, 2026 at 8:58 amThose designs and colors grabbed my eye right away. Beautiful.
Lora Knudsen
May 29, 2026 at 9:19 amYour cards are absolutely beautiful. I love the dimension and detail of them. Thank you for inspiring me today.
Melissa Johnson
May 29, 2026 at 9:35 amThese are so pretty – and I LOVE the colors!
Frances Smith
May 29, 2026 at 9:51 amYour cards are absolutely gorgeous. I love the colors and dimension. Thanks for sharing
Kim Lundstrom
May 29, 2026 at 10:05 amOh Laura! Your cards are beautiful! Those flowers! 🩷🌸🩷