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building an oceanfront scene

by nataliegramleystamps | Jan 3, 2022 | card samples, techniques

I am super excited for tomorrow’s Sale-a-bration Kick Off Party Hopefully you are able to join me 10am – 7:30pm. Come and go, register for prizes, stop in and create with some Make-n-takes from the NEW January to June 2022 Mini Catalog and the 2022 Sale-a-bration catalog! Order some supplies or new stamp sets and EARN FREE merchandise with a qualifying order. Cannot make it? Order with the CURRENT HOSTESS code and all $50 orders will earn two extra entrys for a FREE stamp set!

Oceanfront is one of the new J to J 2022 Mini Catalog sets that I am so excited to share with you – this is a “build a scene” stamp set with beautiful images with limitless possibilities!

Measurements:
Balmy Blue CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
Basic white CS 4″ x 5 1/4″ and
large scrap eventually cut to approximately
3 1/8″ x 4 1/4″
Pool Party CS 3 1/4″ x 4 3/8″

Starting with the large scrap I stamped the larger rectangular shaped background stamp in Balmy Blue ink at the top of the scrap for the sky.

Next I stamped the larger angled stamp in Pool Party directly below the sky image for the water.

I stamped the smaller angled stamp in Crumb Cake ink multiple times for the sand portion of the scene.

I stamped the speckled stamp ovber the sand image to create the sand texture.

Next I stamped the sea grass on the left and right side of the sand dunes, at varying heights.

Then I finished the Crumb cake stamping with an image from another stamp set from the Jan to June 2022 Mini Catalog On the Horizon I stamped the flying birds in the sky.

I stamped the words Relax and enjoy your day from the On the Horizons stamp set on the bottom of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Basic White CS

I adhered the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Basic white CS to the Balmy Blue CS base.
I cut the stamped scene down to approximately 3 /18″ x 4 1/4″ and tore two diagonal edges off opposite sides.
I mounted this CS onto Pool Party CS leaving about 1/8″ border and popped this up on Stampin’ Dimensionals and added to the top portion of the white CS

One of the cool new accessories from the new mini catalog is the Pebbles Enamel Shapes they look like cute little pebbles and I added them to the sand in the scene for a finally finishing touch!

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another pass through spotlight card

by nataliegramleystamps | Dec 29, 2021 | card samples, techniques

Monday’s card technique is a fun and easy one – the Spotlight technique.

This card uses a different stamp set – this one is one of the FREE Sale-a-bration offerings and so super cute!! Awesome Otters (#158087) will be available on January 4th with a qualifying $50 order and this is another perfect set for the spotlighting technique!

Stamp the otter stamps in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and pick an area to spotlight and cut it out using the Layering Circles dies.

Using Stamping Blends – color the die cut circle replace it in the negative space and adhere it by closing the cartd and attaching it to the back of the card.

This time I used a card of Basic White cut smaller than Monday’s Blog Post sample 5 1/4″ x 8″ and scored at 4″. Then mount this card onto a 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ quarter sheet of CS to add a little bit of coordinating color to the final project!

Try this technique and card sizing for a little inspiration to create your own art work! One stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’,

Natalie

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$8.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154884]

$9.00

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154830]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

$9.00

← pass through spotlight effect card building an oceanfront scene →

pass through spotlight effect card

by nataliegramleystamps | Dec 27, 2021 | card samples, techniques

The Spotlighting Technique is a fun, easy way to highlight an area of stamping or a quick way to add color to a card.

Measurements:

Basic White CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ Scored at 4 1/4″

Using the Large Leaf image in the Artfully Layered Stamp set (#157752) that is an upcoming gorgeous stamp set in the new January to June 2022 mini catalog. It is part of a suite called Artfully Composed that features a coordinating Die set called Tropical Layers (#157760) and 2 gorgeous types of DSP called Vellum Layering Designs 12″ x 12″ DSP (#157764) and Artfully Composed 12″ x 12″ (#157750). There is also a beautiful White Frayed Ribbon (#158138) in the suite as well Faux Sea Glass Shapes (#158139).

Pick a spot that you wish to highlight and cut a circle using the Layering Circles Dies.

Using Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers – color the die cut circle shading with dark and light markers.

Add adhesive to the back side of the die cut circle. Replace the die cut circle into the hole made from the die cut. Line up the Stamped image to the remaining image on the card and close the card front and adhere the circle to the back of the card.

Stamp a sentiment this one comes in the Artfully Layered stamp set and mount it on a matching or complimentary color of cardstock (I used Pear Pizzazz) die cut with the Ornate Layers Dies (#152726).

Add Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon (#147897) and Matte Black Dots (#154284)

So easy and such a sweet and simple card – Now it is your turn to go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’,

Natalie

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Matte Black Dots

[154284]

$7.00

Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

[147897]

$8.50

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

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scrappy strips technique

by nataliegramleystamps | Dec 22, 2021 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, Sale-a-bration, sneak peak, special offer, techniques

Debuting January 4th, this adorable Sunshine and Rainbows 6 x 6 DSP can be earned for FREE!!
This is a fun technique that you can create using DSP – whether it is random strips or cut just fora card like this one!

Because most of our DSP is two sided and the front and back are designed to compliment each other most of the time this is a great technique to do to show off both sides of the DSP!

Using DSP cut to 5 1/4″ in height if you are layering your DSP on the “tall” side of the card or 4″ is you are layering it across the shorter side of the card (in the sample shown I used the 5 1/4″ strips for the Misty Moonlight card and the 4″ strips for the Crushed Curry card.

Using your paper cutter angle the paper and cut out small strips on the diagonal the entire way across the DSP.

Flip the Strips into alternating sides.

Using your favorite adhesive and your Silicon mat start to adhere the scrappy strips to the card base

Adhere all of the strips in this manner – keeping a consistent margin around the strips .

Add a sentiment and embellishments and easy peasy you have a quick and cute card!

Hope this inspired you to go out and create art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$8.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Stitched Rectangles Dies

[151820]

$35.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

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This is another sample using the same technique!

celebrating 100 posts with my version of a northern lights technique

by nataliegramleystamps | 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

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