Hello, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing two cards featuring the gorgeous Sunflower Blooms die set from Simon Says Stamp paired with the A2 Arches and A2 Stitched Arches die sets.

I love finding multiple ways to use the same products, and these two cards are a perfect example. By simply changing how I used the arch dies, I was able to create two coordinating cards with completely different focal points.

Card One – Framed Window Design

I began by die cutting a frame from white cardstock using one of the A2 Stitched Arches dies. The stitched detail around the edge adds such a beautiful finishing touch and creates the perfect window for the design.

For the background panel that sits behind the frame, I ink blended shades of teal from the Trio 1 Ink Pad Set using a blending brush. I started with the darkest shade at the top and gradually blended the color downward until it faded into white near the bottom.

Once the ink blending was complete, I stamped the Nature In Bloom background stamp over the top using white pigment ink. The subtle tone-on-tone text adds texture without taking attention away from the focal point.

Next, I die cut the Sunflower Blooms from white cardstock and ink blended each piece using the Trio 27 Ink Pad Set for the petals and Trio 8 for the stems and leaves. Smaller blending brushes made it easy to add smooth shading and dimension to each die-cut layer. I also die cut a second set from white cardstock and adhered them behind the ink-blended pieces for added stability and dimension.

The flowers were arranged directly onto the blended background panel using liquid glue before popping the stitched arch frame over the top with foam tape. This creates a beautiful recessed window effect.

To finish the card, I stamped a sentiment from the Daisy Frame stamp set, die cut it with the coordinating die, and adhered it to the front.

Card Two – Making the Most of the Leftover Pieces

For my second card, I challenged myself to use the negative stitched arch piece left over from creating the first card. Instead of letting it go to waste, it became the focal layer of an entirely new design.

To help the stitched arch stand out, I first die cut a slightly larger arch from Champagne Foil Cardstock using the A2 Arches die set. Layering the stitched arch over the foil creates a thin metallic border that adds just the right amount of elegance.

Before assembling the layers, I lightly ink blended the stitched arch using Seafoam and Surf inks, allowing the color to fade softly toward the bottom.

I also stamped the Nature In Bloom background stamp using Blue Pastel ink. It’s a subtle detail that’s easier to appreciate in person, but it adds another layer of texture without overwhelming the clean design.

The layered arches were adhered to an A2 white cardstock panel embossed with the Basket Weave Embossing Folder, giving the background even more texture while keeping the focus on the flowers.

I repeated the same ink-blended Sunflower Blooms from the first card and arranged them over the arch panel. To complete the design, I stamped and die cut a sentiment from the Small Thanks stamp set and adhered it to the front.

I love that these two cards share the same color palette and products while showcasing two completely different ways to use the arch dies. One features a dimensional window, while the other transforms the leftover negative die-cut into a beautiful focal element. It’s a great reminder to hang on to those die-cut leftovers—you never know when they’ll become the starting point for your next card!

I hope these projects inspire you to look at your dies in new ways and get even more versatility from your favorite supplies.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! You’ll find the complete supply list below, and I hope you enjoy creating your own versions of these sunflower-inspired cards.

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