more color mondays – barely blush, hydrangea hue and blackberry bliss

more color mondays – barely blush, hydrangea hue and blackberry bliss

by | Oct 19, 2026 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, color challenge, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, more color mondays, my favorites, new catalog, techniques, watercolor

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge features Barely Blush, Hydrangea Hue, and Blackberry Bliss. These are three of the five colors of the October Stampin’ Up! Creativity Challenge.

This fun and easy missing middle fun fold uses the Dreamy Snowflakes Bundle and watercolored snowflake die embellsihments in the challenge colors!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, (2) 1 1/4″ x 4″
Hydrangea Hue CS: (2) 1 3/8″ x 4 1/8″,
2 5/8″ x 4 3/8″

Score the 4 1/4″ x 11″ card base in half at 5 1/2″.

Cut at 1 1/2″ and 4″, save the two cut panels for the finished card.

Take the (2) 1 1/4″ Basic White panels and emboss with the Dreamy Snowflakes embossing folder, mount them on the Hydrangea Hue mattes.

Take the middle layer that you cut off the card front and stamp the smaller snowflakes from the Dreamy Snowflakes stamp set in the three challenge colors.

Adhere the middle layer to the Hydrangea Hue matte.

Take Fluid 100 paper and wet the surface with a water painter.

Drop the three colors on the wet surface of the Fluid 100 and allow to bleed together – continue to drop ink color until the surface is covered to desired hue and coverage.

Dry and die cut the Dreamy Snowflakes dies.

Adhere the snowflakes to the stamped middle panel.
Add the embossed matted panel to the top flap.

Adhere the other matted embossed layer to the first cut panel. Position that panel so it is aligned to the bottom and sides.

Place tape on the bottom and top of the middle layer and adhere to the center of the top panel and the bottom panel.

Wrap the Hydrangea Hue Bordered ribbon around the middle layer and tie a knot.
Add some Hydrangea Hue 2026-2028 In Color Dots for some coordinated colored embellishments to finish off this sweet Christmas card!

Try this missing middle fun fold card with your supplies and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’,
Natalie

Product List
Dreamy Snowflakes Bundle (English) [ 168385 ]
[168385]
$58.50
Dreamy Snowflakes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 168378 ]
[168378]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 167687 ]
[167687]
$14.00
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [ 149612 ]
[149612]
$9.00
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147092 ]
[147092]
$9.00
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 133648 ]
[133648]
$5.50
Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Pad [ 167677 ]
[167677]
$14.00
Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 167672 ]
[167672]
$6.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Dreamy Snowflakes Hybrid Embossing Folder [ 168384 ]
[168384]
$40.00
Hydrangea Hue 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Bordered Ribbon [ 168578 ]
[168578]
$9.00
2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [ 167546 ]
[167546]
$9.00
a christmas wish hot foil card

a christmas wish hot foil card

by | Oct 14, 2026 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, die cutting, embossing folders, hot foil, In Colors, my favorites, stampin' tools

Today’s Hot Foil card features the A Christmas Wish Hot Foil Die – a simple card filled with texture and sparkle.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, 4″ x 5 1/4″
Secret Sea CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Silver Foil CS: 4″ x 5″

Using the Hot Foil System and a Secret Sea cardstock – follow the directions and using Silver Foil Rolls. Die cut the Christmas Wishes sentiment out of the center.
Cut the snowflake into a fun angle.

Adhere the Secret Sea CS onto Silver Foil CS.

Cut the Silver Foil to a 1/8″ border to the Secret Sea CS.

Pop up the Christmas Wishes sentiment onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and place it back in the die space.
Emboss the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White CS layer with the Dreamy Snowflake embossing folder.
Adhere the layer to the Basic White CS layer.
Pop up the Silver Foil and Hot Foil image onto Stampin’ DImensionals and place over the embossed layer.
Place the Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes onto the Secret Sea CS.
Wrap a length of Secret Sea and Gold ribbon around the lower half of the card to finish off this elegant Christmas card!

Try your hand at cutting the main focal image in an angled cut to give a fun twist on the card!
Now it’s your turn to create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin,
Natalie

Product List
Dreamy Snowflakes Bundle (English) [ 168385 ]
[168385]
$58.50
Dreamy Snowflakes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 168378 ]
[168378]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Silver 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Foil Sheets [ 163387 ]
[163387]
$5.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Dreamy Snowflakes Hybrid Embossing Folder [ 168384 ]
[168384]
$40.00
Stampin' Hot Foil System Na & Craft Class [ 170009 ]
[170009]
$160.00
A Christmas Wish Hot Foil Dies [ 170591 ]
[170591]
$30.00
Silver Opal Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls [ 170554 ]
[170554]
$12.00
Secret Sea & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Satin Ribbon [ 168317 ]
[168317]
$9.50
Adhesive Backed Snowflakes [ 168316 ]
[168316]
$9.00
frosted pinecone spanner card

frosted pinecone spanner card

by | Oct 9, 2026 | card samples, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, masculine cards, stamps ink paper, techniques

It’s wild to think that you can take a standard card and with two simple cuts you can create a WOW card. Same dimensionals – TOTALLY different results!

The spanner card starts out as a standard card and then something magical happens with two cuts! Stick around and I will show you how to make this fun fold card!

Measurements:
BASE: Pecan Pie CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Pecan Pie Two-toned CS: (4) 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS: 3 1/4″ x 4″, 1/2″ x 5 1/2″

Score the card base at 4 1/4″.

Place the right-hand edge of the card at 1″ (on the right-hand side of the cutting track) with the top of the card at the top of the Stampin’ Trimmer upper edge and the score line in the middle.

Place the cutting blade at the score line and cut upwards to the top edge of the card at 1″ in.

Move the card base to the right so that the left-hand edge aligns to the 1″ mark at the left hand side of the cutting track.

Place the cutting blade in the score line and cut upwards to the top of the card base.

Move the left-hand edge to the

Take your four 3/4″ pieces of Two-tone cardstock and emboss two of them on the light side in the 3D Textured Tree Ring embossing folder.

Take the other two strips and stamp the splatter image on the light side in Pecan Pie ink.

Adhere the two stamped strips about 1/8″ in on the inside of the card base leaving 1/8″ even border on the sides and top and bottom of the card. Adhere to both sides of the inside of the card (these strips will be hidden underneath the top flaps when the card is closed.)
Blend the diagonal edges of one of the Basic White 3 1/4″ x 4″ pieces and adhere to the middle of the inside of the card base.
Stamp the inside sentiment in Pecan Pie ink to the center of this inside Basic White layer.
Adhere the two embossed strips of Two-tone CS to the front outside panels leaving an even 1/8″ border on top, bottom and sides.
Using the Stampin’ Positioner because of the large stamp image of the pinecone, take the second Basic White 3 1/4″ x 4″ layer and position the layer under the pinecone stamp in the Stampin’ Positioner.

Add Pecan Pie ink to the stamp and stamp onto the Basic White layer.

Using a water painter wet the brush and drawing from the stamped lines inward draw the ink into the pinecone and stem to watercolor the image.

Using a blender pen, dip the tip into the lid of the Peaceful Pine ink pad with ink on it and use the pen like a colored marker and draw over the pine needle images.

Using blending brushes blend the edges of the pinecone layer with Peaceful Pine and Pecan Pie inks.

Using a White Gel pen I added white lines above the Peaceful Pine marker lines to look like a snow effect!

Adhere the pinecone image layer to the center front panel.
Take the 1/2″ strip and stamp a straight line sentiment across the middle of the strip in Pecan Pie ink.

Blend the edges in Pecan Pie ink and a blending brush.

Add adhesive ONLY 3/4″ in from the outside edges and secure over the two outside panels of the card – this creates a “spanner” piece to connect the two outside panels to act as one unit and “span” the gap leaving the middle panel to become another layer to the card!

This is what the card looks like when you lift the first spanner layer open to reveal layer number 2 which is the card front’s original middle panel!
Adhere three embellishments to the spanner strip and this WOW card is completed!

Try making a spanner card soon with your own stash and see how easy it is to make something special! Now it’s your turn to create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Frosted Pinecones Bundle (English) [ 168373 ]
[168373]
$66.50
Frosted Pinecones Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 168369 ]
[168369]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161717 ]
[161717]
$14.00
Pecan Pie 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 166688 ]
[166688]
$10.00
Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad [ 167679 ]
[167679]
$14.00
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161665 ]
[161665]
$11.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Positioner [ 167768 ]
[167768]
$49.00
Stampin' Positioner Grid Paper [ 169442 ]
[169442]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Frosted Pinecones Dies [ 168371 ]
[168371]
$34.00
White Gel Pens [ 166642 ]
[166642]
$9.00
More Color Mondays – golden glow, hydrangea hue and crisp cantaloupe

More Color Mondays – golden glow, hydrangea hue and crisp cantaloupe

by | Oct 7, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, more color mondays, my favorites, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays features three of the most recent In Colors: Golden Glow, Hydrangea hue and Crisp Cantaloupe and one of my favorite new bundles: Elegant Leaves tamps and dies!

This fun fold is super easy and such a great reveal!

Measurements:
BASE: Crisp Cantaloupe CS:5 1/2″ x 7 1/2″
scored at 3 1/4″
Front Flap CS: 2 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
scored at 4 3/4″
Basic White CS Inside: 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP front piece: 3″ x 5 1/4″
DSP inside piece: 1″ x 5 1/4″
Front Flap Embossed CS: 2 1/4″ x 4 1/2″

Adhere the 1″ piece of DSP to the right-hand side of the Basic White layer.
Stamp the sentiment on the inside Basic White CS piece in Crisp Cantaloupe ink.
Take the Front flap piece and score at 4 3/4″ adhere the small tab at the top of the flap so the score line is just slightly above the center of the top inside edge of the card.
Placing it just slightly above the top edge will allow the flap to close over the front of the card and lay flat.
Adhere the Basic White layer to the inside of the card covering the tab of the front flap.
Adhere the larger DSP piece to the front of the card base.
Take the 2 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ Crsip Cantaloupe CS piece and emboss with the Softly Woven 3D embossing folder and adhere to the outside of the front flap.
Cut the three detailed leaf dies in Basic White CS and the three outline leaf dies in different colors of the 2026-2028 In Color Gingham DSP.
Glue the detailed Basic White CS leaves to the coordinating Gingham image.
Cut a 1 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ scrap of one of the In Colors and a 1″ x 2 1/4″ scrap of Crisp Cantaloupe.

Stamp the thank you sentiment in Crisp Cantaloupe ink to the Crisp Cantaloupe CS and run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the tree ring die.

Adhere to the colored matte.

Pop up the sentiment piece hanging off of the edge of the front flap and start to arrange the leaves around the sentiment piece.
Adhere the rest of the leaf dies to the card around the sentiment piece.

Add 2026-2028 In Color Dots around the sentiment.

I decided to try the sentiment matte in Hydrangea Hue to make the sentiment piece pop a little more – Which one do you like better?

Sometimes changing one little accent piece can make all the difference!

Try this fun fold with your stash – now it’s your turn! Go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Elegant Leaves Bundle (English) [ 168303 ]
[168303]
$52.00
Elegant Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 168300 ]
[168300]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Crisp Cantaloupe 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 167693 ]
[167693]
$14.00
Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 167687 ]
[167687]
$14.00
2026–2028 In Color™ Gingham Gallery 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 168218 ]
[168218]
$12.50
Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin Pad [ 167680 ]
[167680]
$14.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Elegant Leaves Dies [ 168302 ]
[168302]
$33.00
Softly Woven 3 D Embossing Folder [ 168466 ]
[168466]
$12.00
2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [ 167546 ]
[167546]
$9.00
winter birthday card

winter birthday card

by | Oct 2, 2026 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, In Colors, masculine cards, specialty papers, techniques

Today’s card is a great Dreamy Snowflakes Winter Birthday card with the NEW Winter Dreams Specialty flocked paper in Secret Sea!
So elegant and fun – soft to the touch and great patterns!

Measurements:
BASE: Secret Sea CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″, 3″ square for die
DSP: 2 1/4″ square

Stamp the birthday sentiment I chose the “have a beautiful birthday” from the Poetic Petals stamp set on one of the Basic White CS layers.
Emboss the first Basic white layer with the sentiment with the Dreamy Snowflakes embossing folder.
Take the second Basic white layer and stamp the trio of snowflakes in Secret Sea ink and blend the edges with a blending brush and Secret Sea ink.
Adhere the trio snowflake stamped layer to the inside of the Secret Sea card base.
Adhere the sentiment layer on the front of the card base.
Using the middle square die from the Tile Garden die set, die ciut the 3″ Basic White CS square.

Cut the Specialty paper Winter Dreams to 2 1/4″ square.

Blend the die edges with a blending brush and Misty Moonlight ink.
Adhere the DSP to the Blended die cut square.
Pop up the DSP square on Stampin’ Dimensionals to the top center of the embossed layer.
Adhere the Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes to finish off this lovely winter birthday card!
I made to alternative cards with the extra watercolored paper from the card this past week. I first made the card embossing the Basic White layer before stamping the sentiment so I added the sentiment to a leftover watercolored Fluid 100 paper.
Instead of an embossed layer I used the rest of the watercolored paper for the background layer!
I love all the different versions and these Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes are such a sweet embellishment!

Try making a winter birthday card for your stash – now it’s your turn to create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Dreamy Snowflakes Bundle (English) [ 168385 ]
[168385]
$58.50
Dreamy Snowflakes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 168378 ]
[168378]
$25.00
Poetic Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 168266 ]
[168266]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [ 149612 ]
[149612]
$9.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 153118 ]
[153118]
$11.00
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
[165285]
$11.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147113 ]
[147113]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Dreamy Snowflakes Hybrid Embossing Folder [ 168384 ]
[168384]
$40.00
Tile Garden Dies [ 168573 ]
[168573]
$37.00
Adhesive Backed Snowflakes [ 168316 ]
[168316]
$9.00
more color mondays – misty moonlight, secret sea and smoky slate

more color mondays – misty moonlight, secret sea and smoky slate

by | Sep 28, 2026 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, In Colors, masculine cards, more color mondays, new catalog, techniques, watercolor

Today’s More Color Monday color challenge features hues of blue and silver – Misty Moonlight, Secret Sea, and Smoky Slate.

The Dreamy Snowflakes Bundle is packed full of possibilities with a great stamp set, hybrid embossing folder and lovely snowflake dies!

This is a great watercolored Gate Fold card with added corners to tuck this pretty pocket card in to hold the gate fold closed – love this application! Follow along today for all the details and measurements!

Measurements:
BASE: Secret Sea CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 2 1/8″ and 6 3/8″, 2 1/2″ square
Fluid 100 Watercolor paper: 1-2 sheets
DSP: 2 1/4″ square
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Smoky Slate CS: 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″

Place drops of ink from the ink refill bottles on three different acrylic blocks, one for each color: Misty Moonlight, Secret Sea and Smoky Slate.
Take an entire sheet of Fluid 100 Watercolor paper and water the entire surface with the wide Water Painter brush.
Pick up color from the ink resevoir on the acrylic blocks and dap onto the wetted Watercolor paper surface, allow the paint to run and drift with the water – add more water if the ink color is not running freely.
Pick up another color and do the same dabbing color into the white wet space on the watercolor paper allowing the ink to drift and blend into the surrounding areas.
Continue to dab color and fill in the white space adding more water as needed and more color to balance out the space.
When you like the result you can allow to dry which will take a very long time or you can drop a paper towel onto the surface to soak up the excess ink and water (keep in mind these two processes will give two completely different results allowing to dry naturally will provide more vivid color but takes patience and a lot of drying time or faster results with the paper towel and drying with the heat tool after is far faster but the paper towel will take away a lot of the ink color and give you a more muted effect.
I was ok with the more muted effect because I picked strong dark colors, so I blotted the excess and dried with the heat tool!
I stamped the border stamp in the three ink colors on the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer and added the two smaller snowflake images in Misty Moonlight ink and Secret Sea ink.
I added the inside sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink at the top center of the paper.
Adhere this layer to the inside center panel of the card base.
Cut the Secret Sea and Winter Dreams Specialty DSP in half diagonally.
Adhere the DSP to the Secret Sea matte diagonal.
Cut the watercolor paper to 1 7/8″ x 5 1/4″ twice.
Adhere the strips of watercolored paper to the outside gate fold panels.
Keep in mind that he diagonal cuts are longer than the Gate fold side panels to which we are going to attach them to so be mindful not to add glue to the bottom inside tip of the triangle as it will hang over the edge of the card panel.

Place a thin strip of Multipurpose glue to the outside and bottom edge of the triangle – DO NOT place glue on the bottom inside tip leave about 1/2″ glueless.

Adhere the triangles to the bottom corners of the two gate fold panels with the diagonal edges on the inside of the gate fold panels.
Cut a 4 1/2″ segment of the Gold and Secret Sea Satin Ribbon and fold in half and lay at the top of the Smoky Slate layer.
Cut a 1 1/4″ x 4″ strip of watercolor paper from the inked watercolor paper and stamp the snowflakes in the three colors over the surface.

Adhere over the ribbon at the top of the Smoky Slate layer.

Stamp the Merry Christmas sentiment in the center in Secret Sea ink.

Cut a large snowflake from the Dreamy Snowflakes die set and adhere to the center over the ribbon and watercolor paper.

I initially added Basic Rhinestone Jewels to finish off the card. I did not think they added enough contrast and thought the pocket card needed a little more stamping – let me know if you like the more plain version or the stepped up one!

This is the simpler version photographed.
I decided to step up the pocket card by adding a few stamped snowflakes on the sides and the center bottom.
I decided to make one more change…

I added the new Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes in Secret Sea for the embellishment as I thought the embellishments needed some contrast color.

What do you think?

Sometimes you think you are done with a card and you look at it and realize that it needs just a little more or a tweek here or there – that is what this card was telling me! Ever have that little voice tell you something needs just a little more!!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Dreamy Snowflakes Bundle (English) [ 168385 ]
[168385]
$58.50
Dreamy Snowflakes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 168378 ]
[168378]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 131202 ]
[131202]
$14.00
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [ 149612 ]
[149612]
$9.00
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
[165285]
$11.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 153124 ]
[153124]
$6.00
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 165281 ]
[165281]
$6.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 131159 ]
[131159]
$5.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Dreamy Snowflakes Hybrid Embossing Folder [ 168384 ]
[168384]
$40.00
Adhesive Backed Snowflakes [ 168316 ]
[168316]
$9.00
Secret Sea & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Satin Ribbon [ 168317 ]
[168317]
$9.50