celebrating 100 posts with my version of a northern lights technique

celebrating 100 posts with my version of a northern lights technique

by | Dec 20, 2021 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, my favorites, Sale-a-bration, sneak peak, special offer, specialty papers, techniques

Can you believe this is my 100th blog post! I am celebrating this milestone with a special card and technique! Lots of people have bucket lists and one of the many things on mine is to witness first hand the amazing glory of the Northern Lights one day! The upcoming Sale-a-bration has many very cool offerings but the one that immediately attracted my eye when we got to see them all in the demonstrator early release was the Simply Marbleous 6 x 6 DSP – it comes in Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, Bumblebee , Coastal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Misty Moonlight, Pool Party, Smoky Slate and So Saffron (phew that is a lot of color!) One side of the DSP is marbled hence the name of the paper and the other side reminds me of flowing Satin sheets…
I immediately thought of the upcoming Horizons Dies and wanted to make my own version of a northern lights scene!

Measurements:
Basic Black CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
Basic Gray hued piece of the Simply Marbleous
DSP cut to 4″ x 5 1/4″
scrap Basic Black for the sentiment and die cuts
and base piece
Vellum CS scraps for the snowcap mountains
die

Using Northern Lights colors: Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay and Gorgeous Grape and Blending Brushes, I colored the swirls in alternating colors to mimic the Northern Lights.
Attach the DSP to the Basic Black Base cardstock and then take an additional piece of Black cardstock 5 1/4″ x 1 to 2 inches depending upon the amount of silhouette base you wish to have for your mountainous-scape.
Adhere this 2″ x 5 1/4″ piece to the base of the DSP
Die cut several mountains in Basic Black and the snow cap accents in vellum. I cut two mountain ranges in black and four vellum pieces for this card.
Adhere the first mountain range to the right side of the card.
Using multipurpose glue, adhere the snowcap vellum to the first mountain range die
Using the same technique attach the vellum to the second mountain range – I turned mine in the opposite direction – and adhered this range on the left hand side. Then I moved down the black piece and added two snowcap dies to the bottom portion of the card
Lastly I embossed with Versamark and White embossing powder a sentiment from the upcoming Sale-a-bration sentiment stamp set Special Moments and popped it up on dimensionals!
Thanks for following my adventures in stamping – so proud of myself for coming this far and getting to 100 posts! I love to stamp and teach different ways to make beautiful cards and I love my customers! Thank you for all of your support! Hopefully I inspire you with my posts to go out and create your own artwork – One stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List
Vellum 8-1/2
[101856]
$10.00
Basic Black 8-1/2
[121045]
$8.75
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad
[147098]
$7.50
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
[147096]
$7.50
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad
[147099]
$7.50
Versamark Pad
[102283]
$9.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
[129053]
$30.00
Basics Embossing Powders
[155554]
$18.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$12.00
paper star ornament with painted christmas dsp

paper star ornament with painted christmas dsp

by | Dec 17, 2021 | 3D projects, Designer Series Paper, specialty papers, techniques

I don’t make 3D projects often because to be frank I just hate storing them LOL but this one was just to fun to pass up! And it will get wrapped up with my Christmas Ornaments in a box until next season after Christmas is over – so I can deal with that!!!

Measurements:
5 pieces of DSP cut to 2″ square
6″ piece of metallic twine

Take each one of the DSP squares and fold them in half
Unfold and wrap in the opposite direction – you will have four smaller squares scored into the 2 inch square when you have completed the second half fold.
Unfold and refold on the diagonal on one diagonal fold only – after each fold crease with the bone folder to get the score lines tight and crisp. Fold as evenly as possible. Repeat this process with all five squares of DSP.
Unwrap the square and “pinch the two opposite diagonal folds in towards the middle creating a smaller 1 inch square. See example pictures below.
Position each square so that the opening is pointing to the lower right hand side and add Tear and Tape in two small strips to the top square. Add each square to the top of the next square – creating a chain of squares.
After attaching all five squares in this fashion add a length of twine in a loop to the Tear and Tape on the top square (position the loop so that it is on the side of the opening) and rotate that top square to adhere to the opposite side of the chain of squares (forming a “circle”)
Once adhered together the ornament comes to life! The paper ornament will look different depending upon the paper that you pick! Have fun with this project and I hope it inspires you to go out and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time (or in this case one sheet of DSP at a time! LOL)

Happy Creatin’

Natalie

Product List
Painted Christmas 12
[156292]
$11.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[154031]
$7.00
Simply Elegant Trim
[155766]
$7.50
whimsy and wonder kaleidoscope card

whimsy and wonder kaleidoscope card

by | Dec 15, 2021 | card samples, specialty papers, techniques

Here is a fun way to use Designer Series Paper! This is the Kaleidoscope technique – easy and impressive!

Measurements:
Smoky Slate CS base 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″ and scrap for sentiment
Whimsy and Wonder DSP cut a 4″ x 5 1/4″
cut in kaleidoscope triangles as shown

Cut the DSP in half on the 4″ side at 2″.
Turn 90 degrees and cut in half on the 5 1/4″ side at 2 5/8″. If patterned paper keep in order together after cut.
Take the upper left quadrant rectangle and cut from the upper left corner to the lower right hand corner by placing the corner points into the cutting track.
Place the cutting blade in the center of the paper and pushing out to the edge (this prevents the paper from crinkling at the corner points as they are thinner and more fragile – so cutting from the center outward towards the edges keeps that from happening)
Take the bottom left quadrant rectangle and place in the cutting groove with the upper right hand corner towards the top of the track and the bottom left hand corner towards the bottom of the track and cut a diagonal line through the DSP piece.
Take the other lower quadrant rectangle on the right side and place in the track as shown below with the upper left hand corner at the top of the track and the lower right hand corner towards the bottom of the track and cut a diagonal line through the middle of this rectangle.
Take the final quadrant rectangle from the upper right hand side and place it in the cutting groove track as shown below in the photo. Place the rectangle with the upper right hand corner towards the top of the cutting groove and the lower left hand corner towards the bottom of the track and cut the diagonal line. Make sure to place the pieces back in their original places as before cutting so that the patterns will match.
Using your silicone mat and Multipurpose Glue Adhere the first triangle to the top left side of the card as shown
Take the second part of the rectangle and adhere it to the left edge of the base cardstock as shown leaving a very small border around the triangle.
Take the third piece of the upper right hand rectangle and adhere to the card as shown below.
Take the next piece of the upper right hand rectangle and adhere to the card as shown below.
Move to the first piece of the lower left hand rectangle and adhere to the card as shown below.
Adhere the second piece of the lower left hand rectangle and afix to the card as shown below.
Move to the first piece of the lower right hand rectangle and adhere to the card as shown below.
Move to the last piece of the lower right hand rectangle and adhere to the card as shown below.
Using the Wonderful Snowflakes adhere one irridescent snowflake to the center of the kaleidoscope.
Stamp a sentiment and cut out around the words, pop the sentiment up with mini dimensionals and adhere to the center of the snowflake.
With the aid of the awesome Take Your Pick Tool, place the Metallic Pearls on the cardfront for a little bling!
I dyed the Petal Pink Organdy Striped Ribbon to Blushing Bride to match the hue of the DSP and added it to the top of the card fold!

This is an easy card dressed to impress! Give it a try with whatever DSP you have on hand – now go and create a little art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List
Whimsy & Wonder 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
[156329]
$15.00
Christmas To Remember Cling Stamp Set (English)
[156300]
$22.00
Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131202]
$8.75
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
[149165]
$7.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Wonderful Snowflakes
[156340]
$6.00
Petal Pink 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon
[149441]
$8.00
Metallic Pearls
[146282]
$7.00
sneak peak brilliant rainbow die shaker card

sneak peak brilliant rainbow die shaker card

by | Dec 13, 2021 | card samples, sneak peak, techniques

This is a sneak peak of the upcoming Rainbow of Happiness bundle and an easy way to make a shaker card! The large rainbow die in the Brilliant Rainbow Dies allows you to cut a negative rainbow perfect for a window shaker card!

Measurements:
Misty Moonlight 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Window Sheet cut to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Foam Adhesive Strips
scrap Basic White cardstock for cloud dies and
sentiment piece

Die cut the large rainbow image into the 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ Basic White cardstock piece.

Cut a Misty Moonlight base cardstock of a 1/2 sheet of 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet of cardstock. Cut to 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and score at 4 1/4″.

Adhere the window sheet to the inside of the Basic White die cut cardstock and add Foam Adhesive strips to the perimeter.

Peel off the adhesive strips backing.

Die cut the clouds and using a sponge dauber and Pool Party ink color the edges of the clouds for a little contrast before adhering them to the cardfront.
Stamp a sentiment onto a 1/2″ strip scrap of Basic White cardstock and punch with the Lovely Labels pick a punch and ink up the edges with the Pool Party Sponge Dauber.

Adhere the adhesive strips 3/4th of the way onto the base card and pour in desired amount of current or retired sequins or sprinkles (this is a GREAT way to use your extra sprinkles or sequins! – I used retired Ice Cream Cone Sprinkles for this card!)

Seal the remainder of the adhesive strips down to the base card and adhere the sentiment strip to the bottom of the card and the clouds in the lower and upper quadrants of the card front!

Easy and shaker interactive cards are always loads of fun to make and receive!

Hope this inspired you to use a little sequins or sprinkles especially your old retired batches for a fun, interactive shaker card!

Now go and create art ONE STAMP AT A TIME!

Happy Stampin,’

Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$9.75
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2
[153081]
$8.75
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
[147107]
$7.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Foam Adhesive Strips
[141825]
$8.00
Window Sheets
[142314]
$5.00
Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles
[154568]
$6.00
sneak peak rainbows of happiness in a separated gate fold

sneak peak rainbows of happiness in a separated gate fold

by | Dec 10, 2021 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, sneak peak

This fun fold was inspired by one of our leading Stampin’ Up! US Demonstrators Lisa C. – thanks for the inspiration! This is a separated Gate Fold card and this is my take on the card using upcoming products which will be debuting in the January to june mini catalog next month on January 4th – make sure to mark your calendars for the Sale-a-bration Kick Off Party on that day! Two New catalogs launch that day!

Measurements:
Mango Melody CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 3/4″ and 2 1/4″ from each end
DSP (sneak peak at the Sale-a-bration DSP that
coordinates with the upcoming stamp set!
2 pieces cut to 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
2 pieces cut to 1 1/4″ x 5 1/4″
Mango Melody 3″ x 4″
Magenta Madness 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″
Basic White 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
DSP 2 pieces cut to 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
Basic White CS cut to 4″ x 5 1/4″

Score the Mango Melody or your choice of cardstock at 3/4″ and 2 1/4″ from each end.
Crease the score lines with your bone folder in towards the middle of the base card at the 2 1/4″ score line and back the other way towards the outside edge of the card at the 3/4″ score lines. It will look like the photo below.
Adhere the 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ strips to the outside edge with an equal border all around and take the larger strip and adhere in the adjacent panel. Do this on the other side as well. It will look like the photo below.
Stamp a sentiment on the Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Cardstock and adhere to the inside card base as shown below.
Put together your focal piece stamp an image and/or sentiment on the Basic white piece and adhere the 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ strips to the top and the bottom, adhere this layer to the next largest (the Magenta layer) and the adhere that to the Mango layer.
Close the base card and position the focal piece to the center of the card making sure that the inside sentiment is covered. Place Stampin’ Dimensionals the the back left side of the piece so that it adheres to one of the gate fold sides.

If the card remaining open bothers you – you can use small thin magnets or velcro attachments to allow the card to remain closed.

Love Rainbows and I cannot wait to show you this set and more at my upcoming Sale-a-bration Kick -Off party on January 4th!

Hope this inspired you to try something new – now go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List
Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146989]
$8.75
Magenta Madness 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[153080]
$8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$9.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Magenta Madness Classic Stampin' Pad
[153117]
$7.50
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
[147096]
$7.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
Artistry Blooms Sequins
[152477]
$7.00