overlapping tri-fold humble home card

overlapping tri-fold humble home card

by | Oct 23, 2024 | card samples, embossing folders, fun fold, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s blog is all about a tri-fold overlapping fun fold.

Measurements:
BASE #1: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 6 1/4″
score at 2″
Layer #1: 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
BASE#2: Basic White CS: 5 1/4″ x 8 1/4″
score at 4 1/8″
Layer #2: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Summer Splash CS: 2 1/2″ x 5″, scrap for punch
Berry Burst CS: 2 1/4″ x 4 3/4″, scrap for punch
Lemon Lolly CS: 2″ x 4 1/2″, scrap for punch
Basic White sentiment piece: 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″

Take each of the colored CS scraps and punch the home out of the humble Home punch for each color: Summer Splash, Berry Burst and Lemon Lolly.
Cut off the chimney stack from the home punch and create an arrow from each of the colored CS punches.
Take the two Basic White layers #1 and #2 and emboss them with the Dotted Circles 3D embossing folder.
Stamp the sentiment “thank you” in Tuxedo Black Memento ink three times down the sentiment Basic White layer.
Color in the thank you sentiment on top with a Dark Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends marker.
Color the bottom sentiment in Dark Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends marker.
Color the middle sentiment in Dark Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends marker.
Adhere Layer #2 to the scored Base #2 with the opening on the left hand side.
Adhere Layer #1 to Base #1.
Adhere the back of Base #2 to the inside of the inside of Base #1 – so that the card opens up in opposite directions.
When the Base #2 is closed it will look like this.
Adhere the three arrow punches to the inside of the Base #2.
Stamp in Berry Burst ink the inside sentiment onto the middle panel on the inside of the card when it is fully opened up.
Adhere the three small heart punches from the Humble Home punch in the three Colored CS colors of Summer Splash, Berry Burst and Lemon Lolly.
Adhere the three colored Cardstock layers in order Summer Splash on the outside, then Berry Burst and last Lemon Lolly then adhere the Basic White sentiment layer on top.
Adhere the sentiment layers onto the 2″ front panel and add three Shiny Sequins around the sentiments in matching colors to finish off the card!

Try this fun fold today with items in your stash! Go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Humble Home Bundle (English)
[164094]
$39.50
Humble Home Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164286]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[144243]
$11.50
Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161720]
$11.50
Summer Splash 8 1/2" X 11 Cardstock
[163797]
$11.50
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
[147143]
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.00
Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161681]
$11.00
Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161673]
$11.00
Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[163826]
$11.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Dotted Circles 3 D Embossing Folder
[163789]
$12.00
Humble Home Builder Punch
[164093]
$24.00
Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins
[163484]
$7.50
more color mondays – calypso coral, peach pie and daffodil delight

more color mondays – calypso coral, peach pie and daffodil delight

by | Oct 21, 2024 | card samples, card sketches, color challenge, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, more color mondays, stamps ink paper

Today’s More Color Monday features the Humble Home bundle on a Split Panel card. This fun take on a regular card still uses a half sheet of 8 1/2″ x 11″ piece of cardstock – just adding a twist!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
(2) 1 1/4″ x 4″
(1) 2 1/4″ x 4″
Peach Pie 4″ x 5 1/4″ and scrap for the punches
Calypso Coral scrap for the punches
Daffodil Delight scrap for the punches

Cut the 4 1/4″ x 11″ at 1 1/2″ then cut 2 1/2″ off the end then score at 1 1/2″
Save the cut off pieces we will be using!
Stamp the house image from the Humble Home stamp set on scrap pieces of the three colors Calypso Coral, Peach Pie and Daffodil Delight!
Punch all three houses out with the Humble Home punch and punch out an extra heart from each colored card stock.
Take the extra Basic White pieces (2) 1 1/4″ x 4″ and the 2 1/4″ x 4″ and place them in the 3D Forever Plaid folder. I placed the two smaller pieces up and down vertically in the folder and the larger piece in the folder horizontally so that the patterns were the same orientation when I adhere them to the card.
Adhere the plaid smaller panels to the panel just to the right of the score line on the card and the 1 1/2″ cut off piece.
Adhere the larger embossed piece on the 2 1/2″ cut off piece. Place tape on the shorter outer edges of the 2 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ piece. Place the 1 1/2″ cut off piece on the right hand edge of the inside of the card base. Adhere the larger piece across the two small embossed panels.
Adhere the three houses to the card front across the middle panel.
I took our pearls embellishments and my Dark Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends marker and colored three small pearls with the blends alcohol based marker. Allow a few minutes to dry and then using my Take Your Pick tool I added them to the card for a beautifully coordinated embellishment!
I used the heart punches on the outside and the inside of the card.
The hearts were a little bit bigger than the doorframes so I added the dots from the door frame with a Basic Black Stampin’ Write marker.
I decided to rework the card as the white on white did not effectively show the split panel design as well as I liked so I added a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Peach Pie to the inside of the card.
What a fun and different way to use a standard card size and give it a little twist LITERALLY!!!!

Try this fast and easy card alternative design and go and create a little artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Humble Home Bundle (English)
[164094]
$39.50
Humble Home Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164286]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$13.00
Calypso Coral 8-1/2
[122925]
$11.50
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2
[119683]
$11.50
Peach Pie 8 1/2
[163799]
$11.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.00
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
[100082]
$3.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder
[164049]
$12.00
Humble Home Builder Punch
[164093]
$24.00
Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[163827]
$11.00
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
[158987]
$7.50
sketched butterfly double z gate fold card

sketched butterfly double z gate fold card

by | Oct 18, 2024 | card samples, fun fold, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

This is a card that you can prop up on your desk and look at! I love fun folds and this is a fun one! It is called a double Z Gate fold card and was inspired by fellow demonstrator Connie S.’s video! Thanks for the inspiration. Thought I would share my version!

Measurements:
Basic White Base: 5 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 1 3/4″ and 3 1/2″ from each 5 1/4″
side
Gorgeous Grape CS: (2) 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
(1) piece of 1 3/4″ x 5 1/2″
scrap for sentiment
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: 1 1/2″ x 5 1/4″

Score the Basic White CS and fold mountain fold at the 1 3/4″ on each side and a valley fold at the 3 1/2″ score line.
Adhere the large panel to one of the Gorgeous Grape 1/4 sheets of card stock.
Adhere the DSP to the Gorgeous Grape matte.
Adhere the DSP matted piece to the left hand panel of the Basic White card stock base.
On the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White card stock piece, stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink the medium sketched butterflies in random order.
Color one of the butterflies with your choice of watercolor pencils.
Brush the colored butterfly with a Water Painter to blend the watercolor pencils.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White card stock to the other Gorgeous Grape 1/4 sheet of card stock.
Die cut in Gorgeous Grape card stock the Nested Essentials.
Stamp the “wishing you a beautiful birthday” sentiment on the die with Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
I added three Purple Fine Shimmer Gems to the sentiment piece.
Run adhesive along the left-hand panel.
Adhere the matted panel to the left hand panel on the Basic White card stock base.
This is the 3D card – what a great way to display an extra special birthday card!

Try this fun and easy fold with your stash and go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Sketched Butterflies Bundle (English)
[163492]
$49.50
Sketched Butterflies Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163490]
$26.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$13.00
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2
[146987]
$11.50
Regals 6
[163774]
$12.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1
[161700]
$18.00
Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2
[149014]
$14.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Nested Essentials Dies
[161597]
$34.00
Purple Fine Shimmer Gems
[162611]
$8.00
more color mondays – berry burst, highland heather and blackberry bliss

more color mondays – berry burst, highland heather and blackberry bliss

by | Oct 14, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, more color mondays, stamps ink paper, techniques

Another More Color Monday back with a Double Diamond Fun fold in hues of purple! Berry Burst, Highland Heather and Blackberry Bliss compliment the rich floral designs in the new Regal Winter DSP! Follow along for the easy instructions for this fun fold design! Also learn a fun coloring technique along the way.

Measurements:
BASE: Blackberry Bliss CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 2 1/8″ and 5 1/2″
Berry Burst: (2) 2 3/4″ squares
Basic White: (2) 2 1/2″ squares
DSP: (2) 3″ x 4″
(1) 4″ x 5 1/4″

Take the two Basic White card squares,
stamp thank you from the Humble Home stamp set on the center of the first one.
Color the entire inside of the hollow lettering of the thank you sentiment in light Stampin’ Blends Highland Heather.
Next I wanted to create a gradient of color so I took the Dark Stampin’ Blends marker in Highland Heather and colored only the bottom half of the lettering.
Color over the inside of the lettering with the Light Marker to blend the colors. This creates an ombre look to the letters!
Have you ever wanted to use a sentiment but it was not the right size?
This is a fun and easy technique – it’s called omitting and you take a Stampin’ Write marker in the color you need – in this case I used the Highland Heather marker. Using the brush tip, I colored the first two words with the side of the brush tip marker “for the” from the Humble Home “for the sweet gift” sentiment.
I stamped those words on the upper middle of second diamond shape.
Then I brushed ink onto the “sweet gift” portion of the sentiment and stamped it below the “for the” on the diamond.
This way I could use the sentiment I wanted on the shape that I chose!
On the edge closest to the 2 1/8″ score line mark at 2 1/8″ on the 4 1/4″ side.
Cut diagonally from the middle 2 1/8″ mark to the score line on the left and then reposition and cut from the mark to the score line on the right edge of the card.
Fold the triangular piece back towards the score line of the card.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″” DSP piece to the inside right hand panel of the card.
Take one of the 3″ x 4″ pieces of DSP and adhere to the left hand inside panel of the card.
Take the other 3″ x 4″ DSP piece and adhere to the outside panel underneath the triangular cut….
Adhere the Basic White Diamonds to the Berry Burst diamonds.
Adhere the left side of the thank you diamond to the triangle on the card front
You want to place the inside diamond so that it is directly under the front diamond, so it is hidden and a surprise when opening the card!
I found the easiest way for me to do this is to adhere the entire back of the diamond and place tape side up on the back of the first diamond.
Close the back of the card over the diamonds and press on the back of the card securing the adhesive on the second diamond to the inside of the card.
The inside diamond should be in line with the front diamond when the card is closed!
I added three shiny sequins to the front sentiment on the card and two on the inside diamond to finish off the card with a coordinating bit of bling!
Try this easy fun fold with stamps and DSP you have at home. Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Humble Home Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164286]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[144243]
$11.50
Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133675]
$11.50
Regal Winter 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[164156]
$12.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154887]
$11.00
Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins
[163484]
$7.50
frosted forest peek-a-boo window card

frosted forest peek-a-boo window card

by | Oct 11, 2024 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, die cutting, masculine cards, techniques

I have done window cards before and I love the peek through aspect of creating a punch or a die cut geometric shape in a card and placing something through that space to look at. This card uses the Online Exclusive bundle called Frosted Forest – one of my favorites in the last Online Exclusives release! It comes with Masks that are so easy to use and enable ANYONE to be able to color in the tree images with expert precision and ease! Also the stamp set and dies are super versatile! This trio of tree silhouettes is lovely and totally different that the stamp images found in the set.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
3 3/4″ x 5″
scrap for trio tree silhouette die
Mossy Meadow 4″ x 5 1/4″

I die cut a large circle from the Spotlight on Nature die set in the smaller Basic White layer but you could use the circle punch as well.
I die cut the trio tree die in Basic White and adhered it to the back of the Basic White layer so that the tree images were almost centered.
I adhered the Basic White layer to the Mossy Meadow layer.
I adhered the Mossy Meadow layer to the Basic White card front.
I stamped the words Merry Christmas in Mossy Meadow ink to the bottom of the Basic White layer.
I have a pretty steady hand but should have put this step at the beginning after the circle die or punch step. (This way if you mess up the stamping you can turn over the layer and have a second try at it! Fortunately I did not screw up LOL!)
One of the reasons that Iridescent Pearls are my ALL TIME Favorite embellishment is not only are these exquisite as they are shiny and iridescent – which I love BUT you can color them for every Stampin’ Blends color that you have! I colored them with Mossy Meadow Dark Stampin’ Blends marker to exactly match the cardstock! LOVE THAT!
I decided I wanted a little more snowy sparkle so i whipped out my Wink of Stella glitter pen and brushed the trees and snowy hill and a little of the top Basic White layer with glitter – it’s hard to pick it up in the photos but trust me it is sparkly!!
Try a peek-a-boo window card with a set you have and let me know how it turns out!
Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Frosted Forest Bundle (English)
[164137]
$64.75
Frosted Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164344]
$21.00
Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164325]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133676]
$11.50
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
[147111]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154890]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Frosted Forest Decorative Masks
[164350]
$15.00
Frosted Forest Dies
[164136]
$36.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies
[163580]
$35.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
[141897]
$9.00
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
[158987]
$7.50
double panel designer series paper fun fold

double panel designer series paper fun fold

by | Oct 9, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, techniques

This double panel Designer Series Paper fun fold is a really fun and easy WOW card with a simple belly band and a few score lines you can make this card with the paper you have lying around. Read on to learn just how easy it is!

Measurements:
BASE: Pool Party CS: 5 1/2″ x 11
scored at 1 1/4″, 5 1/2″, and 9 1/4″
1 1/2″ x 11″ for the belly band
DSP: (2) 1″ x 5 1/4″
1 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Fold the card base at the 5 1/2″ score line with the edges to the left.
Fold the other two score lines back towards the right (towards the 5 1/2″ score line.

Cut the Designer Series paper to 5 1/4″ and then into three strips (2) 1″ x 5 1/4″ and
(1) 1 1/2″ x 5 1/4″.
Cut the Basic White layer to 4″ x 5 1/4″ and adhere to the second panel of the base card.
Adhere the 1″ strips of DSP to the inside and outside of the first panel.
Adhere the 1 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ piece of DSP to the inside of the last and fourth panel.
In Tuxedo Black memento ink I stamped the inside sentiment on the Basic White inside layer of the card.
Die cut a large circle from the Spotlight on Nature die set and stamp in Tuxedo black Memento ink the Happy Birthday from the Unbounded Love stamp set.
Die cut leaves from the Changing Leaves die set and adhere to the circle die.
Take the 1 1/2″ x 11″ piece of Pool Party and gently wrap around the closed card, Adhere the ends together and add the circle die to the belly band front.
I had some extra pieces of scrap Full of Life DSP so i added them to the inside of the card.
I decided I wanted the full leaves on the bottom of the circle for more of a balanced look and I added Classic Matte Dots to finish off this lovely fun fold card!
What do you think – do you like the leaf silhouette image up or down? I really like the way this turned out! What about you?

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Changing Leaves Bundle (English)
[164139]
$54.00
Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[163378]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[122924]
$11.50
Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163357]
$12.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder
[164138]
$40.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies
[163580]
$35.00
Classic Matte Dots
[158146]
$7.00