design a daydream dsp corner pop out fun fold

design a daydream dsp corner pop out fun fold

I first saw this Corner pop out fun fold on a favorite resource of mine – a sideline demonstrator in my family tree named Rachel!
I loved it and had to copy and share it with you all!

Measurements:
Base: Design a Daydream DSP 7″ x 8 1/4″
Basic White CS 4″ x 5 1/4″
2 5/8″ square
scraps for die cutting Sunflower
Daffodil Delight CS 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
scraps for die cutting sunflower outline

With the 7″ side on top – score the DSP 2 3/4″ from left hand side and from the top of the DSP
Fold the paper at a diagonal at the merge point of the two score lines making sure that the edges are parallel to the sides.
Fold the diagonal score lines toward the inside of the card so that the square sits above the two folded score lines as shown.
Adhere the Basic white layer to the Daffodil Delight layer
adhere those layers to the bottom right inside rectangle as shown below.
Stamp the smaller Basic White CS square
Adhere that white square to the upper left hand inside space as shown.
With the card closed stamp the hello sentiment from the Artistically Inked set and then open uo the card and stamp the small sunflower image below the sentiment.
This is what the inside looks like stamped and adhered together
Stamp on a scrap piece of Basic White CS the large sunflower image and die cut.
Die cut on Daffodil Delight CS the sunflower outline and adhere the two die cuts together
Close the card and adhere the large sunflower to the outer upper square.
Here are images of other samples using different DSP patterns from the same Design a Daydream DSP pack
This is such an easy WOW card hope you give it a try with any DSP you have available!
Now go out and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

product review dots and spots die

product review dots and spots die

The Dots and Spots Die (#159164) is a versatile addition to your stamping supplies arsenal!

You can use the die to make a mask and using a blending brush through the mask make a polka dotted pattern on the card base as done in the first example.

I used Gorgeous Grape ink (#147099) and holding the paper mask in place with my left hand using circular motion with a blending brush (#153611) added ink to the mask to create the polka dot effect on the base for a fun, whimsical background. I added ink in a diagonal swath using the same blending brush and then fussy cut some of the irridescent snowflakes from the Snowflake Specialty Vellum paper. (#159832)

The sentiment is from the Perched in a Tree stamp set (#159791) in Gorgeous Grape ink.

This second card I die cut the Dots and Spots Die into the front of the card base directly and then mounted a Basic White 4 1/4 x 5 3/8″ piece of CS to the backside of the cardfront. I added a 3″ square piece of the Snowflake vellum to the front of the card with mini glue dots (#103683), added Festive Pearls and popped up the sentiment from Through it Together stamp set (#155796) with Mini Dimensionals (#144108)
This card below uses a layer of Mint Macaron cardstock (#138337) die cut and adhered to a Mint Macaron card base, I then added Basic White cardstock dots from another die cut and adhered then randomly within the negative spaces with MultiPurpose liquid glue (#110755)
I added a sentiment from the Simply Succulents stamp set (#154480) onto a Stylish Shapes die (#159183) piece with Mint Macaron ink (#147106). Finished off with Basic White cardstock dies from the Potted Succulents dies (#154330) and Festive Pearls (#159963)
It has been a while since I have broke out the Simply Succulents stamp set and I love to color these with the Stampin’ Blends markers! I used the Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends combo pack (#155518), Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends combo pack (#147283) and the Mossy Meadow Stampin; Blends combo pack (#154890), die cut the image out using the Potted Succulents dies (#154330), I adhered the Dots and SApots Basic white layer onto the base cardstock with mini Stampin’ Dimensional (#144108) and added a sentiment from this stamp set and Festive Pearls to finish off the card!
I die cut another Basic White layer and this time layered it over a colored Mint Macaron base cardstock. I added a 3″ x 4″ piece of Mint Macaron cardstock embossed with the Wintry 3D embossing Folder (#155433), added Basic White die cuts from the Decorated Pines dies (#159710) and a red ornament from the same die set. I popped up a die and sentiment from the Brightest Glow Bundle (and finished with the red Festive Pearls (#159963)
I used some Blending Brushes and Real Red (#147084), Poppy Parade (#147050), Fresh Freesia (#155611) and Crushed Curry (#147087) ink to color a scrap piece of Basic White cardstock and die cut some Brilliant Wings butterfly dies (#155523) from that colored paper. Adhered it onto a Basic White cardstock died with the Dots and Spots die (#159164) and adhered with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) to the Basic Black Cardstock layer (#121045) (4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″) and then adhered that layer to the Basic White Cardstock base (#159276). Added a sentiment and die from the Brightest Glow bundle (#159552) and the red Festive Pearls (#159963) for the final sparkle!
This little single die adds so much to your stamping backgrounds as a mask or a layer! Try your hand at a card with it soon and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[147283]
$9.00
august swap cards

august swap cards

So last week was a blur – big events in our household and lots of activity! Therefore I was a stampin’ slacker and only got to post once – for that I apologize but although life remains busy and exciting I am now back to a relatively quieter house after 19 staying at the new lake house all weekend and 25 for dinner on Saturday! I loved every minute but I did miss posting and stamping for all of you!

Now that Fall is here I would like to schedule a time during the week to have stamp time with all my customers near and far and that will be set up soon so watch for the announcements and let me know if there are days of the week you would prefer!

August’s swap last month have been trickling in and sitting on my desk to post – all are from the current mini July to December 2022 catalog and I am excited to share the ideas and cards with you today!
Our first card is a July swap card from Susan W. that I didn’t get to post with the others from that month it goes with the theme though as the card features the lovely Boughs of Holly Bundle and the gorgeous coordinating dies!

Susan’s August swap card is just as beautiful, and one of my favorites of the August bunch. The Splendid Day Suite (#159681) features all the goodies in this gorgeous collection! The Splendid Thoughts Bundle (#159677) saves you 10% off the retail of the Splendid Thoughts stamp set (#159668) and the Splendid Stems dies (#159676), the Splendid Day 12′ x 12′ Specialty DSP (#159666).
This next card is designed by Robin G. with the stamp set Forever Friends (#159902) I love the sentiment from this set! “Time for a card-again!”
Sunkissed stamp set (#159908) is such a fun summer set and this card features that sweet summer feeling! Ginger S’s card is designed with different colored cardstock with a monochromatic inked images.
This next card made by Marie W features the Bundle Ringed with Nature (#159889). Remember any bundle saves you 10% over the separate stamp set (#159883) and the Tree Rings Hybrid Embossing folder and dies (#159888).
CarrollAnn A used the Apple Harvest stamp set (#159944) in a cross flap fun fold design. This month there are exclusive dies – only available now until the end of this month or while supplies last and this is one of the stamp sets that has limited time dies! See the images on the next photo!
Carol S created this next card using the Hello Harvest bundle (#159644) which includes the Hello Harvest stamp set (#159634) and the Rustic Pumpkins dies (#159643)
This card from Lynn L features two stamp sets the Apple Harvest and the Hello Harvest bundle!
Denise is in my upline and hosts these wonderful swaps every month – like to swap and want to always buy your product at a discount – consider buying the starter kit for $99 for 125 dollars in product!
Her card uses the Aspen Trees Dies (#159798) and the Kindest Gnomes Bundle (#159626).
Jennie T’s card features the Hello Harvest Suite (#159648) which features the Hello Harvest Bundle (#159644) and the Rustic Harvest 12 x 12 DSP (#159633)
This card features the Soft Seedlings stamp set designed by Kathi D. Love this set and this card such great fall colors!
And the last card featured in this month’s swap is from Lori V. Her card features the Best Witches Stamp set (#159860) and the Black and White 12 x 12 DSP (#159861)
Here are the rest of the Perfect Partners promotions numbers for ordering if you are interested.
162526 Apple Harvest Bundle $53.00 160255 Apple Blossoms Dies $35.00
159944 Apple Harvest $24.00

162519 Fresh Cut Flowers Bundle $50.25 160251 Fresh Cut Stems Dies $34.00
159018 Fresh Cut Flowers $22.00

162521 This Birthday Piggy Bundle $48.50 160254 Playful Piggy Dies $31.00
159107 This Birthday Piggy $23.00

162522 Trimming the Tree Bundle $46.75 160256 Tree Trimming Dies $34.00
158972 Trimming the Tree $18.00

162520 Waterfall Canyon Bundle $53.00 160252 Waterfall Canyon Dies $37.00
158927 Waterfall Canyon $22.00

162529 Yeti to Party Bundle $41.25
160253 Yeti Dies $28.00
159826 Yeti to Party $18.00

This month’s current hostess code is M6USFU6P order soon is you would like these exclusive die sets!

Hope these swap cards give you a glimpse into the varied possibilities in the July to December 2022 mini catalog and inspire you to go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

hippest hippo – final days of sale-a-bration 2022

hippest hippo – final days of sale-a-bration 2022

Today’s blog post is a reminder that you all need to get any last minute Sale-a-bration orders in if you still want any Sale-a-bration FREE merchandise – ‘Cause Sale–abration ends on Wednesday of this week.
I do have a current Hostess code going until then.

CURRENT HOSTESS CODE = WP4GHJB9

The Hippest Hippos is a cute, whimsical set that contains three smaller hippo images. Ever wonder how to make a standard size card with smaller images – LAYERING is the answer!!!

Here I used multiple layers to draw the eye towards the focal point – the cute little hippo and greeting!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS 5 /12″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Layer: Basic White CS 4″ x 5 1/4″ embossed
Largest circle from Stylish Dies –
Gingham Cottage DSP
Basic Black and White CS – Stylish Shapes
consecutive banner dies

I embossed the Basic White layer on the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (#156505) and then popped this layer up the Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I then offset the largest circle die from the Stylish Shapes die set (#159183) on Gingham Cottage DSP (#159651)
I colored the hippo first in Light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends marker (#154882) and then overlaid Light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends marker (#154904) I added Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends marker to the flower and toenails (#159224) and the leaf I colored with Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends (#154889). I fussy cut the image out using our fabulous knife edged Paper snips scissors (#103579) and added it to the left side of the circle die on the card.
I took the smallest banner die from Stylish Shapes and die cut the “Love you a ton” sentiment on Basic White CS and cut the next largest banner die in Basic Black – layered them and added then to the card sliding the left edge under the hippo.
I added coordinating embellishments starting with the 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (#159186). I always add them in odd numbers here I used three in a triangular pattern.
I finished the card off with the 1/8″ Metallic Woven ribbon in coordinating Sweet Sorbet (#159200) – so simple and sweet!

Hope this inspires you to create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

rainbow emboss resist with amazing phrasing

rainbow emboss resist with amazing phrasing

This is my favorite July-August 2022 Sale-a-bration Item! This set is so fun and full of great sentiments and sayings! It is a Level 2 Sale-a-bration item meaning that it requires a $100 order to qualify for this FREE merchandise item but boy is it worth it! Multiple combinations exist and this card contains just two of the Amazing Phrasing phrases!

This card also features the Emboss Resist Technique in rainbow colors so it makes for a very bright and cheery card!

Measurements:
BASE: Poppy Parade CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2
scored at 4 1/4″
Layers: Basic White 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
Basic White (embossed layer) 5 1/4″ x 4
Scraps: Basic White for the sentiment

This card is perfect for using one of our returning favorites – the Embossing Additioons Tool Kit (#159971) which includes the Embossing Buddy, the Powder Pal, Crafting Tweezers, and a Crafting Brush.

Using the Stamparatus ink up the Spiral Dye stamp and stamp the image onto the smaller Basic White CS layer.

Place in the Powder Pal and sprinkle the Clear embossing powder from the Basics Embossing Powders (#155554) set.

Using the tweezers hold the paper and heat with the Heat tool so you do not burn your fingers since the entire layer is embossed.
Heat until the powder changes to a shiny smooth surface, do not overheat as you can singe the powder.
Starting in the spiral center, Brush on ink color in rainbow order – Gorgeous Grape, Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, and Poppy Parade inks with the Blending brushes.
Using a paper towel or a dried up baby wipe – burnish the surface so that the embossed areas return to their white coloring.
Layer the embossed layer onto the larger Basic White layer.
Adhere that layer onto the Poppy Parade base card. Then add the sentiment to the lower portion of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Add 2022-2024 In Colors Decorative Matte Dots in a rainbow gradient of colors and your fun and cheery rainbow emboss resist card is complete. Try a fun and cheery card and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie