offset gate fold card with new online exclusive products

offset gate fold card with new online exclusive products

by | Oct 18, 2023 | card samples, fun fold, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, Uncategorized

There are some new online exclusive products being released on November 7th that demonstrators were able to pre-order and one of the new bundles is called Garden Meadow! The paper is scenic and gorgeous and I wanted to preview it with a fun fold that would utilize as much of it as I could!

Measurements:
Base: Blueberry Bushel 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
Basic White layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″ for inside
DSP 6″ x 6″ cut at 5 1/4″
then cut at 1 1/4″, 2 1/2″

Score the base cardstock at 1 1/2″ and 5 3/4″
Fold Inward.

Adhere the Basic White layer in the center of the inside of the card.
Cut 3/4″ off the 6″ x 6″ piece of Meandering Garden DSP at the bottom to make the piece 5 1/4″. then looking at the picture cut 1 1/4″ and 2 1/2″ off the 6″ side.

This is how I divided my DSP, I wanted to use the meandering path as a focal point so I cut from the right side of the DSP.

Adhere the 1 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of DSP to the smaller panel on the left. Adhere the 2 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ piece of DSP to the larger panel on the left side of the offset gatefold.
This bundle comes with a gorgeous set of new dies that include a gate and an arch shaped opening among other beautiful dies. I cut the gate from Basic Gray cardstock and adhered it to the bottom on either side of the opening.

The bottle you see in the picture is a fine tip glue bottle that I purchased from Amazon I love this precision tip applicator and I refill the bottles with our Multi Purpose liquid glue!

If you would like the link contact me and I can direct you were to buy it!

I stamped a greeting on the outside small panel as well as an inside the card greeting on the middle panel along with the image of the watering can in Basic Gray ink. I also added the additional scenic panel on the inside right panel of the card – couldn’t waste such pretty paper!
I flipped over the 3/4″ piece I cut off the bottom of the DSP in the beginning and added it to the left hand panel. The itty bitty piece of cardstock at the bottom of the card is the only waste I had from that 6″ x 6″ DSP piece!
I added to flat brass birds from the new embellishments from this online exclusive suite called Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies and Birds!

Since these items are not yet available in the online store for customers you can come back on November 7th and see the links to these products below then!

I will be highlighted some of these products in the upcoming weeks so stay tuned for more product reveals!

Now go and create some art of your very own – maybe an offset gate fold like this card with the items you have in your craft room! One stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[121044]
$10.00
Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146968]
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
[149165]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
sparkling snowflakes joy fold card with belly band

sparkling snowflakes joy fold card with belly band

by | Oct 13, 2023 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, embossing folders, fun fold, new catalog, stamps ink paper

Today I am highlighting a fun fold called a Joy Fold! Some think it is called a Joy fold because the card looks a little like a J when unfolded but that is a stretch LOL.
This fold is made from two main pieces of cardstock and can be embellished in an endless realm of possibilities!

Measurements:
BASE: Azure Afternoon 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
Crumb Cake Layer: 4 3/4″ x 6″
White layer: (2) 2 3/4″ x 4 1/2″
(1) 1 7/8″ x 5 1/4″
scrap for fussy cut snowflakes

Fold the Azure Afternoon base card into a traditional Z fold – score at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″.
Fold the card in half at 4 1/4″ and fold backwards at 2 1/8″ to make the Z pattern.

Score the 6″ side at 3″ and fold the 4 3/4″ x 6″ in half on the 6″ side.

Take the 1 7/8″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock and emboss with the Cheery Patterns embossing folder.

Adhere to the front of the Z fold.

Stamp the snowflake images from the Sparkling Snowflakes in Crumb cake and Azure Afternoon on one of the 2 3/4″ x 4 1/2″ Basic White layers. Adhere to the top of the Crumb Cake Cardstock with the opening on the left (this seems backwards but it is correct!)
Stamp a greeting and snowflake on the other Basic White layer of the same size and adhere to the inside of the Crumb Cake card.
Adhere the crumb cake layer to the center of the larger Azure Afternoon panel.
On Basic white scrap stamp two small snowflakes in Azure Afternoon ink and fussy cut.
Close the Z fold under the Crumb Cake layer and add a Stampin’ Dimensional to the embossed White layer, remove the release paper and adhere one of the small snowflakes over the Dimensional so that the majority of the snowflake hangs over the Crumb Cake card.
This will act as a latch.
I also used a 1/2″ x 11″ crumb cake strip as a belly band, banner punched the end and popped up the second fussy cut snowflake to the band.
Slip the band over the card to help secure it closed.
I added Iridescent Pastel Gems in blue to the snowflake card front to finish off my Sparkling Snowflakes Joy Fold card with a little sparkle!

Hope this inspires you to try this fold soon.
Now through the end of October Stampin’ Up! is celebrating our 35th anniversary by offering the best deal ever on our starter kit! Have a super long wish list? Ever thought about joining a fun team? Just want to get a discount on product? NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME.
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OR CHOOSE 35% MORE pay the regular price of $99 for the starter kit and choose $168.75 worth of merchandise from either the Annual catalog and/or the September to December Mini catalog! Incredible deals! Have more questions? Call or text me, e-mail me and I will answer them all. There is no commitment – in three months is you do not sell or buy the minimum your demonstratorship just drops without penalty! So no reason to not sign up NOW!! Go to my website at https://nataliestamps.stampinup.net and click the join now button!

Start creating artwork of your very own, one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Sparkling Snowflakes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162158]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161719]
$10.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[120953]
$10.00
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161663]
$9.00
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
[147116]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Cheery Patterns Embossing Folders
[162287]
$8.50
Iridescent Pastel Gems
[160429]
$8.00
new mini catalog swap cards

new mini catalog swap cards

by | Sep 20, 2023 | card samples, card swap, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, fun fold, new catalog, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Doesn’t everyone like to get happy mail? Swaps in the mail are definitely happy mail for me – almost every month I participate with a great group of sideline demonstrators in my group – and I look forward to seeing there ideas and getting my own happy mail!

This month’s selection is all from the new September to December mini catalog and they are great – I think you will agree!

Kathi D. used the gorgeous new Winter Meadow suite combined with one of the dies from the Christmas Classics bundle. She used the new Silver and white Sheer ribbon down the center under the die which features the Textured Shimmer paper from the Annual Catalog. This card lets that beautiful paper do all the heavy lifting.

Rachelle M’s swap card starts with the Brushed Gold Cards and Envelopes and the Christmas Classics stamp set with Shaded Spruce card stock accents and Gold embossing for the letters – simple and elegant!
This swap card from Lyn L featured the out of this world Stargazing DSP as the backdrop for the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set embossed in white. The sentiment comes from the Merriest Trees stamp set.
Jennie T’s swap card features the winter Owls bundle and some of the Winter Meadows DSP down the middle, the owl is embossed in Gold and rests in it’s own embossed tree limb.
The So Very Merry stamp set and the Merry Melody 3D embossing folder shine in Parakeet Party for a bright and cheery non traditional Christmas card by Marie W.
Our new mini catalog does have all the Fall holidays including some Halloween sets and DSP and this card features a fun technique by Lori V using Them Bones DSP and the Metal Plate 3D embossing folder.
Andrea U’s card beatifully highlights the All About Autumn DSP and Bundle and the Deckled Circles die set.
Vickie G’s colorful card uses the Gift of Giving stamp set embossed in white on Flirty Flamingo cardstock backed with the colorful Merry Bold and Bright DSP.
Susan W’s swap card features the beautiful All About Autumn DSP in a collage format with one inch pieces of the Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper and the fabulous copper ribbon from the new ribbon Copper and Natural ribbon combo pack!
This swap card by BV S is Beary Cute and is from the Beary Christmas Suite! It uses the Beary Christmas DSP the Beary Cute punch and stamp set and the gorgeous embellishments Balmy Blue Sparkle ribbon and the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder. The faceted Gems trio embellishments are from the Winter Meadow suite collection.
Susan K’s swap card uses the Merry Bold and Bright suite elements to make a fabulous merry and bright Christmas card – I love it’s simple and clean lines!
Jeanna T’s card features the Curved Occasions bundle and the Snowflake Magic Specialty paper.
My Swap cards are from a previous post.
This fancy Z fold card from Ginger S features the winter Owls Bundle and the Deckle Circles Dies. The DSP is from the One Horse Open Sleigh DSP and the owl on the card front is die cut and embossed with the Holographic Trio paper.
Carol S’s swap card features the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folders one of my new favorites and the Oxidized Copper Specialty paper. The Autumn Leaves set of a really pretty one and she does it justice with this gorgeously designed card!
Product List
All About Autumn Suite Collection (English)
[162193]
$105.75
Autumn Leaves Bundle (English)
[162186]
$55.75
Beary Christmas Suite Collection (English)
[162031]
$102.75
Beary Cute Bundle (English)
[162023]
$42.25
Christmas Classics Bundle (English)
[161977]
$52.00
Curved Occasions Bundle (English)
[162274]
$37.75
Gift Of Giving Cling Stamp Set (English)
[162075]
$24.00
Merry Bold & Bright Suite Collection (English)
[161956]
$86.00
Merry & Bright Bundle (English)
[161951]
$47.50
So Very Merry Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162345]
$24.00
Sparkling Snowflakes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162158]
$20.00
Winter Meadow Suite Collection (English)
[162150]
$96.50
Winter Owls Bundle Bundle (English)
[162157]
$52.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes
[162177]
$12.00
All About Autumn 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
[162178]
$15.00
Merry Bold & Bright 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161945]
$12.50
Them Bones 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[162215]
$12.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Small Blending Brushes
[160518]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Silver & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon
[162149]
$9.00
front flap fun fold card

front flap fun fold card

by | Aug 2, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

Such an easy fun fold! The front flap uses the extra piece you cut off the base for the flap! Nothing goes to waste – I LOVE THAT!

Measurements:
Base: Lemon Lime Twist 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″ cut the 4 1/4 front piece of
the card to 2 1/8″ from the score line.
DSP: 2″ x 5 1/4″ and scrap to cut characters out
Basic White: 4″ x 5 1/4″ for inside
2″ x 2 5/8″ for front flap layer

Adhere the Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece to the inside of the card base.
Adhere the 2″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Zoo Crew DSP to the front flap.
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Translucent Florals set (this is a sneak peak of a set that will be available in the upcoming September to December 2023 mini catalog) to the upper left hand corner of the 2″ x 2 5/8″ piece of Basic White cardstock. Fussy cut the rabbit image out of the Zoo Crew DSP and adhere to the bottom right hand corner of the same cardstock.
Score the 2 1/8″ x 5 1/2″ piece of Lemon Lime Twist cardstock in half.
Adhere to the left side of the 2 1/8″ x 5 1/2″ piece of Lemon Lime Twist that was cut at the
beginning.
Fold the card in half so the white piece is on top. Add adhesive to the bottom of the Lemon Lime Twist piece (the card will open on the left)
Place the edge of the score in the middle right edge of the card base. Adhere over the Basic White inside layer.
Open up the small Lemon Lime Twist front flap and stamp the inside sentiment on the card inside panel.
Fussy Cit more animals out of the Zoo Crew DSP and adhere to the DSP on the front left hand flap.
Place embellishments on the card and voila fun fold card is complete!

Try your hand at the simple and fun design and go out and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Zoo Crew 12
[161304]
$12.50
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2
[144245]
$10.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Glossy Dots Assortment
[158827]
$8.00
2-4-6-8 designer series paper card

2-4-6-8 designer series paper card

by | Jul 28, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, stamps ink paper, techniques

This fun fold was inspired by a fellow demonstrator, Patti B., I first saw this on line.
This uses a half sheet of Designer Series Paper.

Measurements:
BASE: Balmy Blue CS: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ – 2 circles from Stylish
Shapes using the 2nd from the largest. 2
banner dies – the larger short banner.
DSP: Les Shoppes: 5 1/4″ x 12″
Basic White CS: 2 circles from Stylish Shapes
3rd from the largest, 2 smaller longer
banners.

Score the Designer Series Paper cut to 5 1/4″ x 12, at 2″, 4″, 6″ and 8″.
Burnish the folds with a bone folder.
Adhere the left half of celebrate circle to the upper portion of the first 2″ fold so that the right half of the circle hangs over the edge.

Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment from Circle Sayings in the center of the Balmy Blue banner. Adhere the Basic White banner under the center of the Balmy Blue banner. Adhere the banners to the upper center of the last portion of the DSP.

Die cut the 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ of Basic White and Balmy Blue CS. Die cut two of the second largest circles out of Balmy Blue and two circles of the third largest circle out of the Basic White CS. Die cut 2 of the larger shorter banners out of Balmy Blue CS and 2 of the smaller longer banners out of Basic White CS. Stamp the Celebrate stamp from the Circle Sayings on one of the Basic White circles in Balmy Blue ink and stamp the cupcake stamp on the other Basic White circle. Cut one of the blue and white banners in half. Adhere the 2 white banner halves under the blue banner halves. Adhere the banners under the left side of the Basic White celebrate circle at angles and then adhere that circle to the Balmy Blue circle.
Adhere the Basic White circle with the cupcake to the Balmy Blue circle. Adhere the left hand of the circle to the center of the 4″ fold.
The card folds and the hints of the circles peek out! This fun fold is easy and holds so many possibilities!

I hope that you try this card fold soon! Go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stamping,
Natalie

Product List
Circle Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161348]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146982]
$10.00
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
[147105]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Opaque Adhesive Backed Gems
[160412]
$8.00
double stepped pop out card

double stepped pop out card

by | Jul 26, 2023 | 3D projects, card samples, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, fun fold, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

This is a great fun fold for a special occasion! It is rather simple but the extra layer and mechanism make it extra special!

This Double Stepped Pop Out card was inspired by several versions I saw on pinterest and I adapted the measurements to my own version!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at
4 1/2″ and 2 1/8″ for a typical Z fold format
Boho Blue CS: (2) 2″ x 5 1/4″ embossed
DSP: inside piece 4″ x 5 1/4″
outside piece 2 1/2″ x 1/4″ for above words and 2 1/4″ x 2″ for under the word (these measurements will vary based on sentiment size)
Basic White: front piece: 2 1/2″ x 3 3/4″
inside step: 3″ x 4 1/2″
inside pop up mechanism 4″ x 3 3/4″
Berry Burst: 2 3/4″ x 4″
Lost Lagoon: 3″ x 4 1/4″

Emboss the two Boho Blue cardstock pieces with the Basics 3D embossing folder. Adhere the (2) 2″ x 5 1/4″ pieces of Boho Blue embossed cardstock to the smaller 2 1/8″ scored sections of the Z fold. Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ DSP piece to the inside of the card as shown below.
Score the 3 3/4″ x 4″ piece of Basic White cardstock every 3/4″. Use the bone folder and burnish the score lines and adhere the fifth section to the first section making a box.
Adhere the box in the middle of the card against the inside score line – first adhering to the back of the card against the DSP.
Add adhesive to the left portion of the square and adhere to the left inside of the card by closing the card front down over the square.
Stamp the outside sentiment onto the smaller Basic White cardstock piece in the center upper portion and adhere the dsp sections around the sentiment. Adhere the white cardstock to the Berry Burst cardstock and adhere the Berry Burst section to the Lost Lagoon.
Stamp the larger white cardstock with the inside sentiment and leave at least an 1/8″ from the right edge so that the sentiment doesn’t peek out when the card is closed.
Adhere to the middle of the square pop out mechanism with Stampin’ Seal adhesive.
Close the card and place the front sentiment piece so that it is evenly bordered with the middle pop out section and adhere to the outermost Z fold section.
I added some Opaque adhesive backed Gems to the front sentiment piece and this is the finished card from a variety of angles!
Such a fun card and an easy fun fold!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161899]
$25.00
Masterfully Made 12
[161192]
$12.50
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Berry Burst 8-1/2
[144243]
$10.00
Boho Blue 8 1/2
[161724]
$10.00
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2
[133679]
$10.00
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161678]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Basics 3 D Embossing Folders
[161598]
$30.00
Opaque Adhesive Backed Gems
[160412]
$8.00