Simon Says Stamp | Colorful Get Well Greeting Cards by Yana Smakula featuring JUST BECAUSE WORD MIX 2 sss202098 #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #sssunitedwecraft

Simon Says Stamp | Colorful Get Well Mini Slimline Greeting Cards

I love to create with my supplies beyond their intended use, and today’s cards show just that – how to make a colorful background using a coordinating die. Of course, even a basic square die can be used for a background like this, but it is fun to find new ways to use other die sets, isn’t it?

Simon Says Stamp | Colorful Get Well Greeting Cards by Yana Smakula featuring JUST BECAUSE WORD MIX 2 sss202098 #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #sssunitedwecraft

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CARD IDEA

I wanted to make a colorful geometric background and have one of the color blocks be a sentiment. I figured a sentiment stamped in black surrounded by lots of colors would work best. I used the Just Because Word Mix 2 stamp set and coordinating dies to make these cards.

Simon Says Stamp | Colorful Get Well Greeting Cards by Yana Smakula featuring JUST BECAUSE WORD MIX 2 sss202098 #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #sssunitedwecraft

CARD INSTRUCTIONS

Follow these instructions step by step to re-create these cards (instructions are pretty similar for both cards):

Simon Says Stamp | Colorful Get Well Greeting Cards by Yana Smakula featuring JUST BECAUSE WORD MIX 2 sss202098 #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #sssunitedwecraft

Adding a square or two cut from specially cardstock, such as Gold Mirror or glitter cardstock adds interest to the card design. Another tip is the leave a small gap between the squares – it adds air to the card and dimension, helping the squares pop off the background.

You don’t have to have the design run all the way across the card front. I did just a partial design for my second card:

Simon Says Stamp | Colorful Get Well Greeting Cards by Yana Smakula featuring JUST BECAUSE WORD MIX 2 sss202098 #simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #sssunitedwecraft

I hope you’ll give this idea a try! Have fun stamping (and die-cutting)!

SUPPLIES

I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

Simon Says Clear Stamps Just Because Word Mix 2
Simon Says Clear Stamps Just Because Word Mix 2
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Simon Says Stamp Word Mix 2 Wafer Dies
Simon Says Stamp Word Mix 2 Wafer Dies
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Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips
Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips
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Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
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Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock
Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock
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Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
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Simon Says Stamp Cardstock
Simon Says Stamp Cardstock
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Hero Arts Hero Hues Cardstock
Hero Arts Hero Hues Cardstock
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Tonic Honey Gold Mirror Card Satin Effect Cardstock
Tonic Honey Gold Mirror Card Satin Effect Cardstock
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Simon Says Stamp Cardstock Silver Glitter Sg64018
Simon Says Stamp Cardstock Silver Glitter Sg64018
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Mini Misti Stamping Tool
Mini Misti Stamping Tool
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Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink
Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink
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Jewel Picker Pick Up Tool
Jewel Picker Pick Up Tool
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Tonic Studios 8.5 Inch Paper Trimmer
Tonic Studios 8.5 Inch Paper Trimmer
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White Foam Squares
White Foam Squares
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Spellbinders Mini Everyday Sentiments Glimmer
Spellbinders Mini Everyday Sentiments Glimmer
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Hero Arts Hues Clear Enamel Dots
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