double point fun fold card

double point fun fold card

At first when you see the Bright and Beautiful Suite Collection and the stamp set – all you might see if balloons and birthday celebration cards – but I urge you to look again and look beyond!

This easy fun fold today uses no balloons – still a celebration card but no birthday vibes in this card! I opted to use the Good Feelings set for the sentiment but could have easily used a few in the Beautiful Balloons stamp set to achieve the same effect!

Measurements:
Base: Boho Blue CS: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Bright and Beautiful DSP (2) 3″ x 4″ pieces
extra scrap of both colors for the star cut outs.
and a Basic White scrap for the largest square die cut from the Stylish Shapes die set.

Die cut the largest square and stamp the Hip Hip Hooray from the Good Feelings stamp set in Boho Blue ink and then color with a Blending Brush and more Boho ink.

Cut the two DSP 3″ x 4″ pieces and score at one inch if there is a pattern make sure that the pattern will be right side up and score 1 inch down from the top for the piece being attached to the top and 1 inch from the bottom for the piece being attached to the bottom of the card.

Fold at both score lines.

Fold the opposite end of the DSP from the score in towards the score line so the point meets up with the score line and forms a triangle.
Adhere this side down with Tear N Tape.
Fold the other side in to meet the edge of the other triangle and the score line – these two will form a triangle with a 1 inch edge. Adhere that second side down with Tear N Tape.
Adhere the 1 inch strip to the back of the Basic White cardstock piece and do the same with the other triangular piece making sure if there is a directional pattern that you place them so the directional pattern is upright.
Adhere this double point piece to the Boho Blue card base.
Die cut Basic White and Boho Blue stars out and afix them around the sentiment piece.
Adhere the sentiment piece to the top piece placing tape or glue to the tip of the top outside point and a fix the sentiment piece so that it lies in the center of the two pointed DSP pieces.
Adhere just the bottom half of a small star to the bottom pointed piece as a way to tuck the sentiment piece behind it to help this fun fold remain closed and add three Adhesive Backed Solid Gems in the lighter blue to coordinate with the Boho color!
Hope this inspires you to go and create some art of your very own today – remember just one stamp at a time and the creating will be fun and easy!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

rays of light card

rays of light card

Today’s card is a simple stamping card – fast and delightful…I spend the last few days packing up and moving our youngest son home from college with the help of his older brother and all the while feeling a little under the weather soooooo…. I wanted to get you all a fun cheery card today – one that was bright but also easy!

Measurements:
BASE: Crushed Curry CS 5 1/2 x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS : 4″ x 5 1/4″

Attach the Rays of Light background stamp to our largest acrylic block and apply Crushed Curry ink to the entire surface.

I like to place the Basic White cardstock on my work surface and stamp the image rubbing all sides of the stamp through the acrylic block then turn it over and rub the backside of the paper gently as to not dislodge the paper from the stamp and make sure all of the ink has transferred to the paper.

Using Tuxedo Black memento ink and the sentiment from the Good Feelings stamp set. I stamped this large sentiment in the lower left hand corner of the Basic White cardstock.
With a Blending Brush and Poppy Parade ink apply ink to the edges.
I love these Iridescent Pastem Gems and added three of them to the cardfront for extra bling.
Attach the Basic White card stock to the Crushed Curry card base.
Cards do not always have to take up loads of time or effort – this is a fun, bright and cheerful card that took no time at all to create and will brighten a friends day! Hope you enjoy some crafting time today and go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

announcing ‘more color mondays’ weekly color challenge

announcing ‘more color mondays’ weekly color challenge

Announcing a weekly color challenge! Want/need some card making inspiration – every Sunday morning I will post a color challenge and everyone that posts a card by Sunday evening will get highlighted in my Monday morning post – let’s all play and inspire each other!

I posted the first challenge last week but this will be a recurring theme and would love to get all of your stamping friends involved so spread the word!

Yesterday’s post was a three color challenge using Starry Sky, Gray Granite and Basic White. Sometimes all the inspiration one needs is on the back of the Designer Series paper package! For today’s challenge I went with three of the colors from the gorgeous retiring Sun Prints 12″ x 12″ DSP.

Every Sunday night I will post the colors like the picture below!

I started with a 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ card base of Starry Sky.
I adhered a 4 ” x 5 1/4″ piece of Starry Sky and white striped DSP from the Sun Prints DSP (#158790) which was still available when I checked last week and on sale for $12.00!
I added a 3″square piece of DSP in Gray Granite print on a diagonal and added stamped and die cut embellishments from the Nature’s Prints bundle! I added In Color embellishments and this color challenge is complete!
partial die cut shape card

partial die cut shape card

Dies have so many uses and this is a very cool technique! Partial cutting dies allows you to change or modify the original shape by not cutting part of the die. May 2nd this Bundle will become available in the New Annual Catalog! So this is a sneak peak of the Countryside Corners Bundle (#161472) as always bundles are a 10% savings off of the stamp set and die set individual pricing! The Stamp set is one large background stamp – you can color the individual octagonal shapes with your Stampin’ Write markers and ink up the entire stamp and die cut individual layers with the dies – the possibilities are endless.
Today I did something unique and partially die cut the largest octagon – by placing on side off the paper I was able to create an Octagon shaped card.
Measurements:
Boho Blue CS: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Basic White 8 1/2″ x 11″ scored at 4 1/4″ (this
will give you enough space to cut out 2
octagon shaped cards.)

Score an entire sheet of cardstock at the 4 1/4″ mark. Fold in half. Place the largest octagon die slightly off the paper at the score bend. Run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine.

Place the Boho Blue 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ piece of cardstock into the 3D Basics crosshatch patterned embossing folder and run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine.
Ink up the Countryside Corners stamp in Boho Blue ink (available in the new catalog on May 2nd) and stamp onto the cardstock die cut card.
Adhere to the center of the embossed Boho Blue card base.
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Something Fancy stamp set in the center rectangle.
Add embellishments, these are the new 2023-2025 In Color Dots that will also be available May 2nd.

Try some shapes you have at home and try the partial die cut technique and make your own art today – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

P.S. Because this is a sneak peak there will not be links below for all the new items until the catalog goes live.

sea turtle masculine z fold card

sea turtle masculine z fold card

Every month I participate in a upline card swap and this month it was a guy swap. Masculine cards are always difficult – it is super easy to make a “girlie” card- flowers and rainbows these come easily to me. But a guy swap that is always a challenge – you all know by now that I a favor bright colors – I have always been a Brights Collection lover! Most guy cards use neutrals and I wanted to try to make a masculine card that was a bit more on the bright side without making it feminine!
I picked the Sea Turtles stamp set and did a fun embossing and watercolor wash technique! I think it is a fun card – bright and cheery and masculine! Let me know if you think I hit the mark!?

Measurements:
BASE: Pretty Peacock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″ and 2 1/8″
Basic White Layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and scrap for the
turtle
DSP: 1 7/8″ x 5 1/4″used the B side from the
Cheerful Daisies Designer Series Paper
(who would think of the back of the
flowered paper LOL)

To make the Z fold – score the paper at the half way point at 4 1/4″ and then again halfway in between the 4 1/4″ and the end at 2 1/8″.
Fold the 2 1/8″ score line back on itself and the 4 1/4″ normally like a normal card.
Adhere the 1 7/8″ x 5 1/4″ piece of DSP to the front 2 1/8″ panel.
On the Basic White layer I stamped in Pretty Peacock ink the sentiment in the far upper left hand corner.
Stamp the smaller turtle image in the bottom right hand corner on a diagonal like he is crawling back onto the paper.
Using Lemon Lime Twist stamp the small starfish image on either side of the small turtle.
Adhere the Basic White layer to the inside of the card.
Using the Stamparatus, ink the large turtle image in Versamark ink first then directly into the Pretty Peacock ink then stamp onto the Basic White cardstock that has been secured with the Stamparatus magnets.
Clean off the turtle stamp very well – reink in the Versamark ink and restamp the turtle image again.
Add Clear Embossing powder to the turtle image – it will look grainy like sand.
Using the heat tool, heat the embossing powder until it starts to melt and become shiny (do not overheat or you can burn the image and scorch the paper)
You can see in the image below where the embossing powder is melted on the left side and still granular looking on the unheated right side.
Squeeze the ink pad case together while closed and squish ink onto the top of the case lid to make a painter’s palette. Using a waterpainter apply a few drops of water to the ink and watercolor the embossed image of the turtle – the ink will color all the non-embossed portions of the turtle.
Allow the watercolor to dry and fussy cut the turtle image out. Apply adhesive to the left side of the back of the turtle and adhere the turtle hanging over the edge of the Z fold front panel so that it covers the sentiment that is peaking out on top.
Add Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the card and your masculine work of art is complete.

I love water-coloring and this was so fun – try your hand at it and see what works of art you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

cheerful daisies double z fold card

cheerful daisies double z fold card

This Cheerful Daisies bundle is well definitely Cheery! Great images, dies and Coordinating embellishments and DSP! What is NOT TO LOVE!!!

This Double Z fold is easy and a total WOW card!

Measurements:
Copper Clay CS Base: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″
Double Z fold piece: 2 1/2″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″ and 8 1/4″
DSP: (2) 2 1/2″ x 4″
(1) 5 1/4″ x 4″
(2) 2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″
(1) 5 1/4″ x 2 1/4″
Coordinating DSP: 3″ or 3 1/4″ square
scraps to stamp and die cut the daisy

Take the 2 1/2″ x 11″ strip of Copper Clay CS and score at 5 1/2″ and 8 1/4″.

Adhere the 2 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ strip of DSP to the 5 1/2″ section.

Adhere the 2 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ DSP to the middle section.
Adhere the last 2 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ piece of DSP to the right most section.
Take the card base and score at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″.

Adhere the 2 1/2″ x 4″ DSP piece to the left hand section.

Adhere the second 2 1/2″ x 4″ piece of DSP to the middle section of the card base.
Adhere the last piece of DSP, 5 1/4″ x 4″ to the right hand section.
Place adhesive on the back of the right most small section of the 2 3/4″ wide z fold and adhere to the center edge of the inside of the card base which will be the right hand edge of the card base.
Place about 2″ of adhesive on the opposite side of the smaller Z fold piece of cardstock this will be the left hand edge of the 5 1/2″ side.
Adhere the edge of this piece to the left hand edge of the card front.
The double Z fold will look like this. 2 Z’s with the score lines running opposite.
I took a 3 1/4″ square of the back side of this DSP which is Copper Clay color and stamped the birthday sentiment from this set in Copper Clay ink on the bottom of the square tipped on it’s diagonal.
I stamped the Daisy in Boho Blue ink and added a Basic White CS die cut to the top, and added this to the middle of that smaller Z fold 5 1/2″ section.
I added the Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems that coordinate with this suite and what a fun cute card!
Since this is a sneak peak product from the new upcoming catalog I will have to come back in May and add the links to order these great products! But this is such a fun upcoming suite – look for many new projects coming using this great collection!

Hope you enjoyed this fun fold go and try it yourself and make some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie