layers of beauty masks

layers of beauty masks

The new Layers of Beauty bundle with it’s dies and masks create some lovely cards and today’s post is all about this wonderful set.

Measurements:
BASE: Flirty Flamingo 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: (1) 4″ x 5 1/4″ (1) 4″ x 5 1/2″
strip: 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
scraps: for leaf dies

Stamp the large flower in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on one of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White CS.

Line up the first mask with the flowers and using a pen follow the notch on the grid paper.
Using a Blending Brush and Bubble Bath ink on all the open spaces on mask 1.
Place the second mask on the flower image and using another blending brush and Flirty Flamingo ink and color through the open spaces.
Using a third blending brush and Berry Burst ink through the third mask.
Using a fourth mask, color the openings with a fourth mask with Green Apple Green ink.
Using the last mask and Old Olive ink color the last highlights of the leaves.
Stamp the sentiment on a 1/4″ strip in Flirty Flamingo ink and add color to the strip with a blending brush.
Take the Basic White 4″ x 5 1/2″ layer and emboss it with the new So Swirly embossing folder.
Cut into (4) 1″ strips.
Adhere two consecutive strips to the right side of the card using even separation.
Die cut the large flower image.
Adhere the stamped image over the card front.
Die cut four leaf images from Basic White scrap and color using the Granny Apple Green and Old Olive Blending brushes.
Adhere with Mini Glue Dots and tuck behind the large flower die cut.

Cut a diagonal on the right hand edge of the sentiment piece and pop up the sentiment on the top third of the flower die.

Add five adhesive backed Pearl Trios in the Berry Burst color around the card front to finish it off with a little sparkle.

This mask is so unbelievably beautiful. Try this mask and this gorgeous set. Now go and create some art work of your own one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

more color mondays – pecan pie, cherry cobbler and basic beige

more color mondays – pecan pie, cherry cobbler and basic beige

Today is not just another More Color Monday, I also get to introduce a new Core Basic Color from Stampin’ Up! We rarely add a Basic Core Color, I am not sure we ever have actually! We have Basic White, Basic Black and Basic Vanilla and we have added with this new annual catalog Basic Beige! It is a beautiful light beige color that goes well with just about everything!

Today I am pairing it with Pecan Pie and Cherry Cobbler and using the New Seaside Wishes hybrid bundle.

Measurements:
BASE: Cherry Cobbler 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White: scraps for dies
Basic Beige: scraps for dies
Pecan Pie: scraps for dies

Insert a sheet of Basic White cardstock into the hybrid embossing folder fitted with the die and run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine.
This will cut three different sized sand dollars.
Randomly stamp the small starfish image onto the Cherry Cobbler cardstock with Cherry Cobbler ink for a subtle tone on tone pattern.
I always tell me stampers when you start stamping on a blank page – stamp in triangles – look for patterns of three it is easier to stamp in a pattern and the law of threes makes a pleasing symmetrical and balanced finished product!
Tie a knotted ribbon to the upper edge of the base card with the Basic Beige Bordered ribbon. cut out various dies in Basic Beige and Pecan Pie and arrange them in a desired pattern on the card front. Stamp the sentiment onto one of the banner dies from the Stylish Shapes dies and pop that up over the die created design on the card front.
Add Embellishments to the card front and this delightful seaside wishes card is complete.

I love this set and I hope you enjoyed this latest installment of More Color Mondays. Consider playing along with us and stamping at least once a week – it’s great for your soul and metal health!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

seaside wishes sand dollar card

seaside wishes sand dollar card

If you have been following me for a while, iyou know I love the water. I live on a lake and love all things that have to do with the water. So it will come as no surprise that I needed the Seaside Wishes stamp set for my collection as soon as I saw it in the New annual Catalog!
It is a hybrid embossing folder bundle so it was a bonus for me!
This is a simple regular A2 card but it becomes special when you add the hybrid embossing folder to the mix!

I started with the new Basic Beige cardstock for the base. This is our newest core color added to the Basics Collection joining White, Black and Vanilla.

Measurements
BASE: Basic Beige 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Crumb Cake 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Pecan Pie 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
Basic White scrap for the sentiment

I die cut the sand dollar images in Crumb cake and then cut the negative piece at 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ for the card front.

I adhered the Crumb Cake cardstock to the card front of a Basic Beige card base.
I stamped the sentiment onto a scrap of Basic White and adhered the sand dollars onto Stampin’ Dimensionals back into their original negative die cut spaces. I adhered the sentiment with tape on the left side and a Dimensional on the right so it would be the same level as the sand dollars.
I added the Basic Beige ribbon to the top of the card and placed it under the top sand dollar die image.
I added Neutrals adhesive-backed Sequins to the card and Wink of Stella on the star images in the center of the sand dollars!
I added an embossed strip of Pecan Pie for a little color and contrast and the card was finished!

Hope you like this set as much as I do – have fun looking though the new catalog and if you need any assistance please do not hesitate to contact me!

Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

more color mondays – petunia pop, summer splash and shy shamrock

more color mondays – petunia pop, summer splash and shy shamrock

This More Color Monday color challenge I wanted to play with some of the new In Colors and I thought it would be fun to show you a little of my creative process.

I knew that I wanted to use the Spotlight on Nature so I stamped and colored with Stampin’ Blends a few of the images from the set. I used the Petunia Pop and Shy Shamrock for the flowers and Petunia Pop and Summer Splash for the butterfly.
I die cut a few of the Spotlight on Nature dies these are awesome concentric circles with different patterns around the rims! I love them!

I cut a couple different card bases and laid out the die cut items on the base to see which I liked – I liked them both it was a difficult choice but I ended up mounting the card with the Shy Shamrock card base.

I added Petunia Pop ribbon to the left-hand side of the card base and adhered the items onto the card.
I added some In Color dots to the finished card.
I set the card out to photograph and I just thought it needed a little more contrast!
So I pulled everything up and added a 2″ piece of embossed Basic White paper to the right-hand side. This is the 3D Swirly embossing folder another larger format EF! I love it!
And I liked the final decision! What do you think?
Sometimes you just need to add a little contrast and sometimes you just need to let it be! 22 years as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator has given me the confidence to know the difference! Looking for a demonstrator to teach you more about the art of papercrafting – I would love to help you learn!

Now it’s your turn to go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

pop out swing card – new thoughtful journey suite collection

pop out swing card – new thoughtful journey suite collection

I first saw this fun fold on another demonstrator’s website and thought it was very cool – I changed a few things up but thanks for the inspiration Tami W. This pop Out Swing card features an incredible new suite of products called Thoughtful Journey Suite Collection. A beautiful stamp bundle with coordinating dies and two sets of gorgeous Designer Series papers. One thoughtful Designs Specialty 12″ x 12″ DSP is described in the online store as paper with a soft gradation of colors! The Thoughtful Designs 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper will make a statement on your handmade cards! Easily die cut, punch, or fussy cut your favorite bundle of branches to add an elevated layer of detail to your crafts. Or turn your favorite page into a stunning card background or treat box. This lovely pearlized paper is a great way to add dimension to your creations as the colors shift when light bounces off each page!
The Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ Designer Paper is what I used for this fun fold card and contains 48 sheets of gorgeous water-colored designs.
There are also Thoughtful Journey Memories and More cards for the easiest and beautiful cards on the planet!
Add a Memories and More Cards and envelopes pack and make the prettiest cards in a flash!
I will be hosting a future Stamp a Stack class with these products – what for the announcement soon!
This fun fold has a bunch of parts and pieces but it is not difficult!

Measurements:
BASE: Petunia Pop CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, scrap for focal point matte
Insert: Petunia Pop 6″ x 4 1/2″ scored at 2″ , 4″
after attaching the DSP
Inside Layer: Petunia Pop 2 1/2″ x 5″
Pool Party: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: (1) 3 3/4″ x 5 “, 2 1/4″ x 4 3/4″
Basic White: scrap for focal point about 2 1/2″
square, 3″ x 3 1/2″ scored at 1 1/2” for back
of insert

Adhere 3 3/4″ x 5″ DSP to the Pool Party layer and run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss with the second largest square die from the Stylish Shapes die set. I used the Petunia Pop die cut as the matte for the swing through portion.
Adhere the layers to the card front and run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss withe the same die so the hole is in the same spot on all three layers.
Adhere the Pool Party layer to the inside of the card. I laid out the second Petunia pop and DSP layer and decided to place them on the inside of the Pool Party layer so the DSP would be more visible after the insert is attached.
Adhere the DSP to the Petunia Pop layer and adhere to the left-hand side of the Pool Party layer.
Adhere the 4 1/4″ x 5 3/4″ DSP Insert piece to the 4 1/2″ x 6″ Petunia Pop Insert layer.
Score at 2″ and 4″ and fold both layers at the same time.
Place a generous amount of Tear & Tape to the back side of the Insert and adhere to the center right-hand side of the Pool Party inside layer.
Score the Basic White layer in half and adhere to the back side of the insert piece to have a place to write.
Die cut a Basic White square using the middle square from the Stylish Shapes die set and with the Petunia Pop and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Write Markers color in the petals and leaves of the thistle stamp image. Breathe on the stamp to moisten the ink and stamp on the square in the diagonal position if that is how you die cut the Stylish Shapes shape! (I had to redo mine OOPS I stamped it as a square not a diamond!)
Close the card and place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the Insert that is showing through the Diamond die cut opening.
Adhere the Sentiment diamond to the Petunia Pop diamond and adhere onto the Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added the In Color Dots and after thought I should have used the very pretty Adhesive-backed Pearl Trio – I guess i”ll save those for another card!

Here are some images of the card finished!

Try this fun fold for a special card!
Now go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Open House today 1-3 pm  -join us for some papercrafting fun!

Open House today 1-3 pm -join us for some papercrafting fun!

Super excited to be able to share the new Annual Catalog with everyone today. Honestly this is one of the best catalogs I can remember – it is a little smaller but looks more like a crafting magazine with all the tips and tricks you could hope for!

From 1-3 pm today at my home, I will be hosting a New Annual Catalog Open house – the last one we had so much fun I had to kick some of you out at the end LOL!!

Just putting the finishing touches on everything and I have the cookies in the oven! See you this afternoon – get ready for so many new samples and products! Prize drawings and a few make-n-take projects as well! Come visit with other crafters and have some fun!

Message me if you need directions or any other information!

There will be an entire section of retired products for sale.
Below are just a sampling of the items that will be for sale
All Die Bundles will be $25
and $35 and $40 for the hybrid and double bundles (prices as marked)
All Single Punch Bundles $20
Stamp sets $10 and $15 (priced as marked)
Punches $10
Embossing Folders $5 or priced as marked
I’ll have my famous chocolate chip cookies and other treats and we will have several FREE make-n-take projects to do!

There will be loads of samples of some of the new Designer Series Paper and sign-ups for upcoming classes and paper shares!

Join me from 1-3pm and see a bunch of new products and fun ideas!

Hope to see you soon!

Natalie

Here are some of the before pictures of today’s set up!
The Upcoming Kit Together on May 20th from 1-3pm sign ups and samples of the two projects available to do – I still have a few spots open!
New catalogs!!
The new catalog has a new Mix and Match section for the easiest card making yet for those that are time challenged!
New Paper Pumpkin and Kits Collection samples and displays!
New stamp sets and bundles, samples and displays of new DSP!
So much fun – hope to see you at the next one!
Congratulations to Gail and Betsy – door prize winners!