STAMPtember® 2026 Card Ideas

Three fresh card ideas featuring bold florals, modern fall colors, and the new Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® release.

Hi crafty friends! Happy STAMPtember®! Today I’m sharing three cards featuring the new STAMPtember® 2026 release from Simon Says Stamp. I created a bold floral thank you card, a modern fall thank you card, and a clean graphic Christmas card with a dimensional tree.

This post is part of the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® Party, so be sure to head over to the Simon Says Stamp blog to see all of the inspiration being shared today. This is not a blog hop, but there are lots of projects to explore and plenty of fun promotions to find along the way!

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Card One: Bold Floral Thanks Card

For the first card, I used the Floral Follies stamp to create a bold floral background. I stamped the image in black ink on white cardstock, then colored only a few of the large flowers in bright shades of pink, red, and purple. Leaving some of the florals uncolored keeps the card from feeling too busy and gives the finished design a more modern look. I also added a soft neutral shade in some of the open background areas to help the bright flowers stand out.

For the sentiment, I used a large “Thanks” die cut in black and layered it over a vellum shadow. The vellum softens the floral pattern underneath just enough, while the black word layer keeps everything crisp and easy to read. A few coordinating gems around the flowers finish the card with a little sparkle.

Card Two: Aqua Harvest Blessings Card

For the second card, I used the Harvest Blessings stamp set to create a patterned pumpkin background. Instead of traditional fall colors, I stamped the pumpkins and gourds in several shades of aqua and teal, then added gray stems for a softer neutral detail. To fill in the open spaces, I stamped small black leafy sprigs and tiny hearts, which add contrast and keep the pattern from feeling flat.

To create the focal point, I added a gray cardstock strip across the center of the card and stamped a few more black leafy details on top. Then I stamped and cut out the black pumpkin with the “Thanks” sentiment and popped it up in the center. The darker pumpkin anchors the whole design and gives the card a strong focal point, while the aqua palette keeps the fall theme feeling fresh and modern.

Card Three: Dimensional Tree Christmas Card

For the third card, I created a clean and graphic Christmas design with the Dimensional Tree die. This die cuts the tree shape and the individual layer lines, but it does not cut the tree apart along the outer edges of each section. To build the layered look, I first cut the tree from white cardstock to use as my base. Then I cut the tree a second time from white cardstock and trimmed apart the different sections.

Once the tree sections were separated, I ink blended each layer in a different color, using shades of pink, coral, mint, teal, and deep aqua. I glued each ink blended piece back onto the first white tree die cut, lining the layers up with the cut lines from the base. This gave the tree a fun dimensional look while keeping the overall shape clean and crisp. I added thin strips of silver sparkle between some of the layers, stamped “Merry and Bright” underneath in black ink, and mounted the panel on a silver glitter mat. A few pieces of iridescent confetti finish the card without taking away from the bold, modern tree.

STAMPtember® Party + Special Promotion

Simon Says Stamp is celebrating STAMPtember® 2026 all month long with exclusive collaborations, contests, prizes, special promotions, announcements, and lots of crafty surprises.

For today’s STAMPtember® Party, I also have a special promotion to share! You can get the Simon Says Stamp exclusive Jingle All the Way Stamps and Coordinating Dies FREE with a $100+ purchase.

To redeem the free gift:

1. Search set1114jw in the Simon Says Stamp store.
2. Add one to your cart.
3. Enter code JATW at checkout.

This offer is valid now until September 3 at 11:59 pm ET, while supplies last. One promotion per order. Not valid on previous purchases, card kits, or card kit subscriptions.

You can shop the full STAMPtember® release here!

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These cards were so much fun to make, and I love how the STAMPtember® 2026 release includes products for bold everyday cards, fresh seasonal designs, and even clean modern Christmas projects. Whether you’re in the mood for dramatic florals, playful fall patterns, or a dimensional holiday card, there is so much to explore.

Don’t forget to visit the Simon Says Stamp blog for the full STAMPtember® Party and even more inspiration from today’s celebration.

If you give any of these ideas a try, I would love to see what you create. Tag me on Instagram @dreamcraftcreate so I can cheer you on.

Happy STAMPtember® and happy crafting!

Charlene

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