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Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers Dies + Reflections: Exodus 14 Stamp Set & Dies

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Sneak Peek Day 3

Penny here! Welcome to Day 3 of our April Release Countdown! Today’s sneak peeks invite a more thoughtful approach to cardmaking, with designs centered around quiet beauty, encouragement, and messages of faith.

 

Today’s lineup pairs delicate botanical layering with a powerful scripture-based sentiment, offering beautiful ways to create cards that feel heartfelt and uplifting. Whether you’re drawn to floral arrangements, faith-filled projects, or designs where the message takes center stage, today’s products offer timeless inspiration.

 

Let’s take a closer look at what’s debuting today.

 

Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers Dies

Inspired by the charm of preserved botanicals, this detailed die collection makes it easy to build delicate floral arrangements filled with natural texture and graceful movement. Mix and layer blooms, stems, and foliage to create bouquets, scattered accents, or softly layered focal points full of handmade beauty.

 

Reflections: Exodus 14 Stamp Set & Dies

Centered around the comforting words of Exodus 14:14, this set offers a beautiful focal sentiment for cards of encouragement, faith, and support. The coordinating frame dies add elegant structure for showcasing the scripture, while the outline die provides added versatility for layered designs and dimensional accents.

 

Below, you’ll find inspiring projects from our talented designers, who have brought today’s products to life with thoughtful detail and beautiful artistry. We’d love to hear which product from Day 3 speaks to you most—be sure to share your favorite in the comments!

 

And don’t forget, our new release goes live on Tuesday, April 28th at 12PM ET.

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It’s easy! Scroll through the sneak peeks and leave a comment at the bottom telling us which project is your favorite.

Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers Dies

Featured designs by Kelly

Kelly Lunceford

SUPPLIES

STAMPS: Just Sentiments: Bloom
INK: Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Harvest Gold, Pale Peony, True Black
PAPER: Vintage Cream, True Black,Pure Poppy, Stamper’s Select White
DIES: Build-a-Ladybug, Reflections: Exodus 14, Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers, Just Tags
OTHER: fossilized amber distress oxide spray, sequins, PTI Gems-Clear, glitter, champagne foil, Regal Flourish Hot Foil Plate

TIPS: 

  • Use different sized ladybugs for visual interest.
  • Try stacking sequins and gems for something new and different.
  • I get the best results with my hot foil details by setting my machine to the highest setting and heating it for about 23 seconds.

Kelly Lunceford

SUPPLIES

STAMPS: This is Big Sentiments: Strength
INK: Pale Peony, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Ripe Avocado, Harvest Gold, Blueberry Sky, Versamark, True Black
PAPER: Sweet Blush, Stamper’s Select White
DIES: In Frames: Big & Tall Frames, Just Tags, Love to Layer: Ovals, Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers, This is Big Sentiments: Strength
OTHER: white acrylic fine tip pen, glitter, sequins, Bordering Blue cardstock, Colorplan China White cardstock, white embossing powder

TIPS: 

  • Create tiny floral vignettes on assorted shaped diecuts.
  • Add additional details to the flowers with an acrylic pen.
  • For light ink or paint splatter, use a smaller paintbrush.

Kelly Lunceford

SUPPLIES

STAMPS: Just Sentiments: Belated Birthday
INK: Spring Moss, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Olive Twist, Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise, Versamark, Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, Canyon Clay, True Black, Cocoa Bean
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, True Black, Spring Rain
DIES: Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers, Reflections: Exodus 14, In Frames: Big & Tall Rectangles, Love to Layer: Ovals
OTHER: Antique Gold cardstock, Woodgrain cardstock, champagne foil, Regal Flourish Frame Hot Foil Plate, fossilized amber distress oxide spray, gold embossing powder

TIPS: 

  • Use specialty card stock for added texture and detail.
  • Use different colors of green on individual stems to create a realistic looking bouquet.
  • Try adding a spritz or spray to the flowers and foliage for organic interest.

Bobbi Lemanski

Melody Rupple

Brenda Noelke

Melissa Phillips

Betty Wright

Liane Hodges

Reflections: Exodus 14 Stamp Set & Dies

Featured design by Melody

Melody Rupple

SUPPLIES

STAMPS: Reflections: Exodus 14
DIES: Reflections: Exodus 14, Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers
INK: Lilac Grace, Winter Wisteria, Pale Peony, Summer Sunrise, Spring Moss, Pinefeather, True Black
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Smokey Shadow, Spring Moss
OTHER: Regal Flourish Frame Hot Foil Plate, Silver Foil, PTI Clear Gems, Pale Blue Cardstock, Foam Tape, Blending Brushes

TIPS: 

  • Use Silver Foil on Smokey Shadow Cardstock to add a touch of elegance. 
  • Cut the flowers from white cardstock and ink blend for a soft touch of color. 
  • Lightly splattering white paint on the flowers adds additional detail and texture.

Kelly Lunceford

Liane Hodges

Melissa Phillips

Bobbi Lemanski

Brenda Noelke

Betty Wright

That’s a wrap on Day 3, and we hope today’s sneak peeks have inspired meaningful ways to create with beauty and purpose. From delicate floral layers to faith-filled sentiments, these designs offer so many possibilities for cards that encourage, uplift, and connect. ✨

 

Take a moment to explore the projects above and let us know which product stands out to you—we always love hearing what inspires you most.

 

Be sure to join us tomorrow for the final day of our April Release Countdown. You won’t want to miss what’s next!

 

Click HERE to see our April 2026 Release Winners page!

Winners will be announced on April 28th at 3PM ET.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Loads of gorgeous cards and I can’t wait until Tuesday release! My favorite is Melody Rupple’s card…Love the Reflections, love the pressed flowers and love the oval layer!

  3. Every one of the samples is gorgeous, but Melody Rupple’s card of blue flowers speaks to me most! All of my favorite colors and so intricate!

  4. Pressed Flowers is my favorite! I love how Kelly Lunceford’s card used the flowers! Kelly’s card is my favorite. It was hard to choose all of the cards are stunning!

  5. Pressed Flowers is my favorite! I love how Kelly Lunceford’s card used the flowers! Kelly’s card is my favorite. It was hard to choose all of the cards are stunning!

  7. These are all very beautiful! I especially love Bobbi’s scripture card. The colors and the use of the florals are lovely.

  8. Pressed flowers is my favorite so far. I love Kelly Lunceford’s card with the lady bug’s card to be specific. Just beautiful.

  10. As always all the cards are so well done and beautiful. I would have to say that Liane Hodges, Exodus is my favorite. I Love how it allows the wording to be the main focus of the card.

  11. The design team projects are absolutely amazing! The Pressed Flowers dies are so pretty. Love Liane’s gorgeous card.

  12. I always look forward to the scripture stamps. I have collected quite a few, and even better is the price. I don’t have a favorite card today, I just enjoy seeing new flower dies combined with layering and a good sentiment. In this case a Bible verse. Looking forward to Tuesday

  13. This was the hardest choice of all because these are all so good. But Melody’s strength card is my favorite if forced to pick justv1!

  14. Love Kelly Lunceford’s Loving Wishes card. The black and gold are a perfect compliment to the blue background. All the designers have made beautiful cards, but this o e touches my heart.

  15. There is nothing I don’t love about all of these designs… it’s really hard to say which I like best.. if I had to chose it would be a toss up between Kelly and Melissa’s cards.🥰

  16. The card by Liane Hodges stood out to me. I loved the delicate flowers with greenery.

  17. They are all nice. Hard to choose. All of these pressed flower cards are absolutely beautiful. Each one has its own unique charm and delicate touch, making it so hard to choose a favorite. The creativity and care put into every design really shows.
    The soft pressed flowers, beautiful colors, and elegant design created by Liane Hodges come together so perfectly. Every detail is thoughtfully placed, making it both delicate and eye-catching. It would be so hard not to choose this one as a favorite!

  19. Wonderful cards today! I especially love the ‘strength’ card by Kelly with the beautiful pressed flowers!

  20. Liane Hodges Pressed Flowers card is my top pick this morning but there are so many beauties!

  21. Adore the Pressed Flowers die set! Definitely going on my wishlist! The DT knocked it out of the park today! Love all the cards, but I’m picking Kelly’s Strength card as my favorite!

  22. Melissa’s With Love card, with those beautiful florals and lovely ribbon, is my favorite today.

  23. Love the pressed flowers and the new Reflections stamp!! Gorgeous projects today!!

  24. The pressed flowers are so pretty. Love the softness of Betty’s card. Gorgeous works of art!

  25. Absolutely love this stamp from Exodus 14, what incredibly encouraging cards it makes, they are all beautiful!

  26. It is so hard to choose. All the cards are gorgeous! I love both Liane Hodges’ cards today. So beautiful!

  28. I really like Brenda’s “May this day be as special as you are” bouquet. I love the arrangement of flowers and her use of color!

  29. So many beautiful cards – I am loving the pressed flowers and Kelly’s card especially!

  31. All of the cards are gorgeous! It is hard to pick just one. I do like the black and Kraft one by Kelly.

  33. Such gorgeous inspiration! My absolute favorite is Kelly’s card with the encouraging reflections/scripture. I love the uplifting message and floral design. This card is bound to brighten spirits and encourage anyone! Thank you for the great sneak peeks! Can’t wait for the full release!

  36. I adore Kelly’s Card with the ladybugs!!!! But all the florals and psalms are awesome!

  38. I love them all! My favorite is Kelly’s with the black background. Reminds me of a brooch that my grandmother had with dried flowers in it.

  39. Love Liane Hodges card for Thinking of you! Flowers and the clean white background is just perfect to send to anyone!

  41. They are all beautiful and difficult to choose a favorite, but I really love the flowers and the colors in Brenda’s special day really caught my attention

  43. I forgot to say that Betty’s is my favorite. I LOVE the colors, the tiny flowers, it’s just all so pretty.

  44. Wow….all gorgeous! But I choose Melody’s card. That dark blue background makes it all pop! But, then….the green background on Kelly’s card does the same thing!!! I choose BOTH!!!

  45. What a beautiful collection. My favorite would have to be Melody’s. Love the scripture.

  48. My favorite card was made by Kelly Lunceford. The color are peaceful and calming and the gold foil adds a touch of elegance.

  50. I love the colors on Melody’s Strength card and Kelly’s design with the teal and yellow flowers!

  51. Love both of Melody’s creations! Great inspiration for those of us who are not as creative. 😁

  52. All of the designers knocked it out of the park…but I have to say Melody Rupple’s card using the Reflections: Exodus 14 Stamp Set & Dies is one of my favorites.

  53. My favorite today is the card by Brenda Noelke. I love the Pressed Flowers Die and her use of colors in the bouquet

  54. All of the designs are great, but I really liked Liane’s again today! I love her style!

  55. Reflections: Exodus 14 stamp/die set is my favorite. I have several of your Reflections Bible verse stamp sets. Thanks for designing these types of stamps.

  58. So hard to pick as they are all so beautiful. There is something about Kelly Lunceford‘s card, Loving wishes, that gives it its uniqueness tho

  59. Into the blooms sending you strength by Kelly. I love the bright red and the details are stunning.

  60. So many gorgeous cards! My favourite today is Melody’s “Strength” card – love the floral background.
    Thank you for the chance to win!

  63. I love the Exodus verse best: “The Lord will fight for you.” I have about 5 Bible verse sets and about 8 faith word sets from Papertrey Ink, which is my favorite cardmaking company.

  64. The cards are all beautiful!!! My pick would be Kelly Lunceford’s card with those cute ladybugs. The colors in this card are striking! So many great products.

  65. Wow! Brenda, Melissa, and Betty made cards that i loved in both different styles. So pretty

  66. Liane’s thinking of you card is so soft and pretty! Betty’s pink reflection card really caught my eye as well.

  67. The ladybugs are so darling! And I just love Melody’s ‘strength’ card and the pretty color combo she used on the pretty flowers.

  68. Melody’s Exodus 14 card is gorgeous. Love the colors and design with the pretty pressed flowers. All the designers cards are great.

  70. Melody Rupple’s Exodus 14 card is gorgeous. Her design and chose of colors are outstanding.

  74. Love all 3 of Kelly’s cards but am especially drawn to the card done in pastel colors with Strength sentiment. Well done to all DT members.

  75. I love Melody’s Strength card – the message, and the colors. And those little flowers and frames are so pretty.

  76. Melissa Phillips Exodus 14:14 card is my favorite today. That scripture sentiment moves me because that is when God acted for his people and rescued Israelite’s from Pharaoh by opening the Red Sea and saved there lives. It’s nice she used such a beautiful shade of red to represent the name of the Red Sea.

  78. Wow-loving the new Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers dies! Kelly did a great job using them on her cards.

  81. Liane Hodges’ Thinking of you card is stunning! So many beautiful cards! The designers did a wonderful job showcasing the new release. The Reflections stamps are a favorite of mine.

  82. All of the cards are gorgeous. The scripture cards this month speak to me the most as I have been going through a difficult time and putting it all in God’s hands. Melissa’s card in pink is my fav as that is my favorite color and the card seems so happy and hopeful.

  84. Liane’s Pressed Flowers design looks so peaceful and comforting to me. Perfect for those hard to make thinking of you, get well or sympathy cards!

  87. Hard to choose, they’re all so beautiful. But I have to choose Kelly’s ladybug card. It reminds me of my mom who had a group of friends & they called themselves The Ladybug’s. No idea why, now that I think about it.

  89. I love Melody’s card with the Strength sentiments. I think it will make great encouragement cards.

  90. I always choose the Reflections verses; Melody Rupple’s card with the Smokey background and contrast of the lighter moss and white die-cut layers really bring out the beauty of the April Exodus 14:14 stamp! The hot foil corners are so elegant and again with very good contrast. Some of the cards are so lovely, but our eyes go to the ones that aren’t too pastel.

  93. Wow! The parade of gorgeous projects today makes it impossible to pick a favorite. Everything is just beautiful. What an effort!

  96. Leanne Hedges’ Into the Bloom and Betty Wright’s Exodus are my favorites here!

  100. My favorite design from Day 3 is Bobbi Lemanski’s card. I’m drawn to the crisp black sentiment against the bright background, and the color scheme of the florals. Great job Bobbi

  102. I absolutely love Kelly Lunceford’s card ! The biblical quote is so meaningful!
    Kelly’s floral selection is beautiful.

  103. #11 Betty…she has a perfect symmetry to her cards…they are beautiful and calming…they bring me peace and of course joy…thank you Betty

  104. This time around #1 goes to Kelly’s “bee still” card! Love the colors, and layout. Also really like the ladybug card too!!!

  106. Kelly Lunceford Strength. I like the layout of the single flowers with comment in the middle. Her color choices are wonderful.

  110. Kelly’s ladybug card really caught my eye! I’m not usually attracted to red as a rule, but its whimsy tugged at my heartstrings. This card could use lots of different sentiments- birthday, thinking of you, hello, etc.

  111. Love these. I have never used a lot of black on my cards, but I like the way it makes the colors pop.

  114. Kelly’s pressed flowers card is gorgeous! Love this dies used in all the cards!

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