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

by nataliegramleystamps | May 6, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, die cutting, embossing folders, In Colors, my favorites, new catalog, stamps ink paper

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

Product List

Spotlight On Nature Bundle

[163581]

$52.00

Spotlight On Nature Cling Stamp Set (English)

[163579]

$23.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Shy Shamrock 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[163795]

$11.50

Summer Splash 8 1/2" X 11 Cardstock

[163797]

$11.50

Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad

[163809]

$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

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

So Swirly Embossing Folder

[163791]

$10.50

Spotlight On Nature Dies

[163580]

$35.00

Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[163828]

$11.00

Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[163825]

$11.00

Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[163826]

$11.00

Petunia Pop 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[163785]

$7.50

2024 2026 In Color™ Resin Dots

[163389]

$8.00

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pop out swing card – new thoughtful journey suite collection

by nataliegramleystamps | May 3, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, In Colors, new catalog, techniques

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

Product List

Thoughtful Journey Suite Collection (English)

[163320]

$86.75

Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (English)

[163314]

$55.75

Thoughtful Wishes Cling Stamp Set (English)

[163305]

$25.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Petunia Pop 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[163801]

$11.50

Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163303]

$12.50

Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad

[163811]

$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

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Thoughtful Wishes Dies

[163313]

$37.00

2024 2026 In Color™ Resin Dots

[163389]

$8.00

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

by nataliegramleystamps | May 1, 2024 | card kits, card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, memories and more, new catalog, online exclusives, out of the box stamping, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection, retiring products, sneak peak, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

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!

← more color monday - pretty peacock, pool party and coastal cabana sneak peek pop out swing card - new thoughtful journey suite collection →

more color monday – pretty peacock, pool party and coastal cabana sneak peek

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 29, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, embossing folders, more color mondays, my favorites, new catalog, sneak peak, stamps ink paper

Today’s More Color Monday is a simple stamping card using stamps, ink and paper in complimentary colors off the new color wheel in the upcoming catalog!
Pretty Peacock, Pool Party and Coastal Cabana compliment each other beautifully and highlight this sneak peek of the Under the Moon stamp set and a new embossing folder too!

Measurements:
BASE: Coastal Cabana 5 1/2″ 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 3 3/8″ x 4 3/8″
Pretty Peacock: 4 ” x 5 1/4″
Pool Party: 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
Basic White: 3″ x 4″

Emboss the Pretty Peacock layer with the new

In the upcoming catalog there are a few Embossing Folders that are a new size – extra large!! Oh the possibilities! This sneak peek at the Dotted Circles embossing folder that is 6″ x 8.5″!! Crazy, in the photo below the embossed piece of cardstock is 4″ x 5 1/4″ for reference!

Emboss the Pretty Peacock layer with the new Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder!

Stamp a scene using the various images in the Under the Moon stamp set on the Basic White layer.
Adhere to the Basic White stamped layer to the Coastal Cabana layer.

Adhere the Coastal Cabana to the Pool Party layer. Turn the layers on a diagonal and pop up on Stampin’ Dimensional. Adhere to the Pretty Peacock layer and adhere all of them to the Coastal Cabana cardstock card base.

Place Glossy dots on the front to finish the card and I added a sentiment on the inside for a friend of mine that just lost her sweet husband – cards can be such a comfort to those we love in their times of need!
Now go and create some art work of your very own and send some cards to those you love – you never know how it could change a person’s whole day!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

PS Reminder this is a sneak peek so many of the products will not be able to be listed in the product pictures below until May 1st!

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$10.00

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$10.00

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

$10.00

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$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

Glossy Dots Assortment

[158827]

$8.00

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hello irresistible tri fold card

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 26, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s blog post is a fun fold tri-fold card using the Hello Irresistible On Line Exclusive suite of products. I love this Designer Series paper and so glad that it will still be around for a while!

Measurements:
BASE: Flirty Flamingo 5 1/2″ x 7″
4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
scored at 1″, 4 1/4″ and 7 1/2″ scrap for
sentiment matte and die edging
DSP: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″, 3/8″ x 5 1/2″, 1 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, (2) 3″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS : 3″ x 5 1/4, and scrap for
sentiment and for circle die

Score the base at 1″, 4 1/4″ and 7 1/2″.
Adhere the Basic White layer to the middle inside panel and one of the 3″ x 5 1/4″ DSP layers to the right-hand inside panel.

Die cut the linear edging die cut out of Flirty Flamingo scrap and adhere to the inside right edge of the card.

Score the 1″ panel inward and place Tear & Tape generously on the small panel.

Adhere the 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ piece of DSP to the
4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ piece of Flirty Flamingo.
Die cut in Basic White the large circle die out of the Hello Irresistible bundle. Adhere to the top of the DSP piece.

Match the left edges of the 4 1/4″ flirty flamingo piece with the left edge of the small first panel of the card base and adhere.

I used the 1 1/2″ piece of Scrap DSP to cover the seam on the card front and the first panel on the inside of the card and adhered the 3/8″ x 5 1/2″ piece of scrap to the Basic White panel on the inside of the card.

I stamped hooray it’s your day on a small deckle circle dies – which are a great set and retiring! I stamped the speckle stamp off once for a lighter tone of the Flirty Flamingo over the words on the sentiment die. I adhered that to a larger deckle circle in Flirty Flamingo cardstock and adhered that to the right-hand panel.

Such a fun fold and easy to make! I added a few brass Butterflies to finish the card!

Try this fold today and create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Hello, Irresistible Suite Collection (English)

[161154]

$74.50

Irresistible Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English)

[161140]

$25.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$10.00

Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161139]

$12.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[141397]

$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

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Deckled Circles Dies

[162286]

$37.00

Irresistible Blooms Dies

[161149]

$35.00

Brushed Brass Butterflies

[158136]

$10.00

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new annual catalog open house one week away – come see all the exciting new things

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 24, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, new catalog, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection, retiring products, stamps ink paper

Well things are busy around here! I am getting ready for my New Catalog Open House and our construction crew is lakeside rebuilding our permanent dock. It is noisy and busy!!

Next Wednesday May 1st the new catalog will go live and I will be hosting a New Catalog Open House from 1-3pm.

Come for a few minutes or the whole time!
It is a come and go event with free projects, lots of samples, snacks and prizes!

Message me for all the details if you did not already get an invitation!

One of the things I will be highlighting are the 2024-2026 In Color Collection featuring Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Returning Pretty In Pink, Shy Shamrock and my favorite Summer Splash (I even like the name!)

This year launches a updated website and new downline and plans for a new Stampin’ Studio!
So much excitement! It also launches a new rewards program! The new Pixie Points Program is highlighted on my website and if you are a regular customer and order from me you can earn rewards! Check out the program in the Rewards tab – Pixie Points Program!