strips, scraps and sequins

strips, scraps and sequins

by | Jul 5, 2023 | card samples, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

This card features strips, scraps and sequins.
It is a fun way to make a card with strips and scraps.

Measurements:
BASE: Smoky Slate 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
3″ x 4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
3″ x 4″

Using the 3″ x 4″ pieces of Smoky Slate and Basic White, tear the strips and adhere them to another 3″ x 4″ piece of card stock.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of cardstock to the Smoky Slate card base.
Adhere the strip piece to the card base.
Stamp the Timeless Arrangement sentiment in Old Olive, die cut the sentiment and place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of the sentiment piece. I adhered the scraps from a previous card under the sentiment piece and adhere to the card.
Place five Neutrals Adhesive-backed sequins on the card front.
Here are a few examples of different strips and scraps.
You can use this technique with all kinds of cards, strips and scraps!
Try this technique with your strips and scraps.
Go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Timeless Arrangements Bundle (English)
[161526]
$54.00
Timeless Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161521]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Smoky Slate 8-1/2
[131202]
$10.00
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161663]
$9.00
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
[147143]
$9.00
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
[147090]
$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
Timeless Arrangements Dies
[161525]
$35.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins
[161627]
$7.50
more color monday – pool party, lemon lolly and soft seafoam

more color monday – pool party, lemon lolly and soft seafoam

by | Jul 3, 2023 | card samples, color challenge, more color mondays, stamps ink paper

Do you struggle deciding what to stamp or design? Do you have a hard time trying to decide on color combinations? Our color coach is a easy way to avoid those indecisive moments! Interested in what our color coach is – e-mail me and get a copy! 10 pages of delightful color combinations and this is one of them!
Today’s More Color Monday is all about Pool Party, Lemon Lolly and Soft Seafoam. I was looking for a color combination I would not normally pick out so I referred to our color coach and found this threesome and decided to try it out!
Measurements:
Base: Pool Party 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″

I started with an E acrylic block and the three colors of ink pads. I added Pool Party to the top of the block.

I added Lemon Lolly to the middle.
I added Soft Seafoam ink to the bottom of the acrylic block.
I placed the block ink side up on a Silicone Craft sheet to protect my work surface and sprayed the acrylic block with plenty of water until the ink started to run together.
Lift the block and add the Basic White layer on the Silicone craft sheet, quickly invert the acrylic block and place in the center of the card stock and press firmly on all sides of the block.
Remove the block and allow the card stock to dry.
Each time you do this the outcome will be unique!
Stamp the three different grass stamps onto the bottom of the inked paper.
Stamp in Lemon Lolly the splatter stamped image onto the Lemon Lolly portion of the Basic White cardstock to add some depth and dimension.
Add the Sentiment – I choose one from the Waves of Inspiration and I also stamped a few birds from that set as well in Pool Party ink.
I die cut the cloud image on a scrap piece of Basic white and with a Blending Brush added clouds to the Pool Party section of the White layer which added more depth and dimension!
Using the edge of my Paper Snips I distressed the edges of the Basic White stamped layer.
I adhered the Basic White layer to the Pool Party card base and added Iridescent Rhinestones around the sentiment.
Here is another version using the Ombre Matte Decorative Dots for the embellishment.
I love these color challenges and hope that you are playing along when you can! Now go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Oceanfront Photopolymer Stamp Set
[157862]
$22.00
Waves Of Inspiration Cling Stamp Set (English)
[158833]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Pool Party 8-1/2
[122924]
$10.00
Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad
[161666]
$9.00
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
[147107]
$9.00
Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad
[147102]
$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
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Ombre Matte Decorative Dots
[161448]
$8.00
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels
[158130]
$7.50
flap fun fold masterfully made dsp card

flap fun fold masterfully made dsp card

by | Jun 30, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, stamps ink paper, techniques

I cannot believe that today is the last day of June – just crazy! Today is also the last day of the 15% off Designer Series Paper sale. It is also the last day of the current hostess code TZ9Z3W2M. I have one packet left from my paper share if anyone is interested let me know! $25 for over 100 sheets of 6″ x 6″ DSP – one of each of the double sided DSP sale merchandise! So many great designs and one of my surprising favorites (didn’t think I liked it this much until I actually saw it in person and now I LOVE IT!) Masterfully Made DSP is what I chose for this fun fold card today!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White 8 1/2″ x 11″
(3) 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
scraps for sentiment pieces
DSP: (1) 4″ x 5 1/4″
(1) 3″ x 5 1/4″

Score the entire sheet of cardstock at 5 1/2″ on the 11″ side and at 4 1/4″ on the 8 1/2″ side.
Cut the upper left hand piece out.

Cut 1/2″ off both sides of the upper right hand piece, leaving a 3 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ section.
I rotated my card horizontally but the card can be made either way!

I used a blending Brush on the three 1/4 sheets of Basic White cardstock, leaving lighter and darker spaces in Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst and Old Olive inks. Then I die cut the berries and flowers from the Timeless Arrangements die set from each of the pieces of card stock.

I stamped two sentiments onto scrap Basic White cardstock and die cut them with the stitched rectangle dies and stamps from the Timeless Arrangements set and gathered up all the pieces for the card making.
I opened up the flap on the inside and stamped the last sentiment onto the card base in Blueberry Bushel ink.
I added the smaller piece of DSP to the front side of the flap and adhered it down.
I adhered several Berry die cuts to the bottom of the thank you sentiment piece and adhered it to the lower portion of the flap so that the berries hung down over the flap but did not extend past the card base perimeter.
I adhered all the colored die cuts to the back of the “your kindness means everything to me” sentiment piece and added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the underside and adhered it to the card front.
I finished the card with Ombre Matte Decorative Dots.
I love the surprise of the extra flap when you open up this card – an unexpected extra layer of fun.
Try this fun fold soon and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Timeless Arrangements Bundle (English)
[161526]
$54.00
Timeless Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161521]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Masterfully Made 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161192]
$12.50
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161663]
$9.00
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
[147143]
$9.00
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
[147138]
$9.00
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
[147090]
$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
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Timeless Arrangements Dies
[161525]
$35.00
Ombre Matte Decorative Dots
[161448]
$8.00
weaving a die

weaving a die

by | Jun 28, 2023 | card samples, stamps ink paper, techniques

This card is a great way to use those strip scraps that you always get from cutting down cardstock and either throw away or if you are like me save for a rainy day because it paper and you can always use paper right? LOL!
the 1/4″ strips that I have in abundance – well cut them in half to 1/8″ strips and weave them through the Dots and Spots die for a fun and different look!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS – 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
1/8″ strips at least 5 1/2″ long
Basic Black CS: Scraps for silhouette Meadows
Die cuts
Berry Burst: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ die cut with the
Dots and Spots die

Using a bone folder bend the paper strips to break the paper fibers and increase the pliability so the strips will be easier to weave through the die.
I started weaving the second strip through the same side and then ripped it back out and decided to strat from the other side and alternate the weaving strips.
Finish the weaving and turn over to the backside and place a strip of adhesive down both sides to bend over the strip ends and fasten them down.
Adhere the weaving to the card front and decorate with the silhouette Black CS dies from the Meadows Die set.

I added a vellum circle die cut from the Stylish Shapes die set and stamped with a sentiment from the Wonderful thoughts stamp set in coordinating Berry Burst ink.

I added a die cut and embellishments to hide the adhesive to afix the vellum circle and this pretty weaved card is complete!

I love this look and hope you try this technique! Now 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
Basic Black 8-1/2
[121045]
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Berry Burst 8-1/2
[144243]
$10.00
Vellum 8-1/2
[101856]
$10.00
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
[147143]
$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
Dots & Spots Die
[159164]
$32.00
Meadow Dies
[155852]
$38.00
Glossy Dots Assortment
[158827]
$8.00
more color mondays – fresh freesia, berry burst and lemon lime twist

more color mondays – fresh freesia, berry burst and lemon lime twist

by | Jun 26, 2023 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, more color mondays, new catalog, stamps ink paper

Well today is Monday and that equals color around Natalie’s stamp studio! This month is June and that means a Designer Series Paper sale and Paper Share! Do you know what I love about our DSP – well let me count the ways LOL!
1. Color Coordination
2. Color Guide on the back that lists all of the
colors in the DSP
3. It is hand made by our talented designers!
4. It gives me ideas for the color challenges!

There are many more reasons these are just a few…

Today’s color challenge was inspired by the Masterfully Made DSP – the paper was designed and then made and the artists tore the paper apart and put it “Masterfully” back together and photographed it and it went to print for us to buy, enjoy, and create with!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
DSP: 2″ x 5 1/4″ x2 using one of each side
scrap of Berry burst for the sentiment
scrap of vellum for underneath the sentiment

Adhere the first piece of 2″ x 5 1/4″ DSP to the left side of the card leaving an even border around the top, bottom and left side of the card.
Butt the second DSP piece up to the first and match up the top and bottom edges and adhere to the card base.
Using the Irresistible Blooms stamp set, stamp the Hello sentiment on a Stylish Shapes die in Berry Burst ink on Berry Burst card stock.

Stamp the large flower image twice in Fresh Freesia on the Vellum piece.

Add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the sentiment circle and add Stampin’ Seal to the middle of the Vellum piece where it will be covered by the circle.
Adhere the vellum piece onto the card – I added the piece over one of the flowers to lend color to the stamped flower on the vellum. Then add the popped up sentiment piece over the middle of the vellum piece.
Add the Fresh Freesia embellishments from the Tinsel Gems Three-pack on the vellum and the card is complete!

Love this color combination and I hope you do as well! Now go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time and upload a photo of your card in today’s Facebook post about the color challenge!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Irresistible Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English)
[161140]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Berry Burst 8-1/2
[144243]
$10.00
Vellum 8-1/2
[101856]
$10.00
Masterfully Made 12
[161192]
$12.50
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
[147143]
$9.00
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad
[155611]
$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
Tinsel Gems Three Pack
[161624]
$7.50
two step stencil technique

two step stencil technique

by | Jun 23, 2023 | card samples, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

I have used Masks in several posts previously but this technique uses a two step method.

BASE: Berry Burst CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and a scrap for the
sentiment piece
Lemon Lime Twist scrap 1″ x 4 3/16″
Basic Black CS: 4″ square

Die cut the large flower die from the Artistic Dies in black CS.
Place the black CS negative piece on the Basic White CS piece.
Using a Blending Brush and Lemon Lime Twist, ink the edges where the negative space is for the leaves.
Ink the negative space in the center where the flowers would be with Highland Heather and Berry Burst ink and Blending Brushes.
Remove the Black CS negative die and place the mask from the Four Square Decorative Masks set and add another layer of ink with the same colors. Go over the Lemon Lime Twist over the mask where the areas underneath are Lemon Lime Twist.
Ink a blending brush with Highland Heather and Berry Burst over the areas where the same colors are.
Remove the mask.
Cut the Basic White CS and adhere to the card base.
Adhere the black die cut over the two step technique area.
Emboss the Lemon Lime strip and adhere to the right side of the card.
Stamp the sentiment from Wonderful Thoughts in Berry Burst. Die cut the sentiment with the large banner from the Stylish Shapes.
Cut the banner in half and pop up the sentiment on Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Add 2023-2025 In Color Dots to the card front.
Love the way this two step stencil technique turned out! Hope you try this technique soon – and create your own art one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161899]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Berry Burst 8-1/2
[144243]
$10.00
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2
[144245]
$10.00
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
[147143]
$9.00
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad
[147103]
$9.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
[147145]
$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
Artistic Dies
[155371]
$35.00
Basics 3 D Embossing Folders
[161598]
$30.00
Foursquare Decorative Masks
[161285]
$10.00
2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots
[159186]
$8.00