using negative die cuts

using negative die cuts

by | Jul 14, 2023 | Uncategorized

Sometimes using negative die spaces is easy you can visualize a card from the negative cut work. I had two 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ sheets of paper in coordinating colors laying on my desk last week and I happen to shift one over the other and thought this would make a pretty unique card. Happy Accident!

I save my negative die cuts a lot and try to see if I can use them in anyway before tossing them into the circular file!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
Layers: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ die cut negatives
Scrap white for the sentiment

I die cut four different dies out of the Pool Party cardstock below and it made a nice pattern so I hung onto the piece to see if I could use it.

I was die cutting for a swap last week and this piece was so pretty I decided to use it for a card – I thought it might be a fun mask for a background paper or for a card front. I ended up throwing it on my desk and the two pieces worked well together.
Adhere the two negative pieces together and then adhere to the card base.

I stamped the sentiment piece from the Stylish Shapes dies with Coastal Cabana ink from the Something Fancy stamp set. I popped up the sentiment onto Stampin’ Dimesionals and added to the lower Stylish Shapes negative die space.

I added the Ombre Decorative Dots to the card as a finishing touch and made a lovely card out of recycling the left over pieces.

Try to use the scraps and bits off you stamping area and see what lovely things you can make – go and create some art of your own one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English)
[160416]
$23.00
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
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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Timeless Arrangements Dies
[161525]
$35.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Ombre Matte Decorative Dots
[161448]
$8.00
painted poppies in red shimmer

painted poppies in red shimmer

by | Apr 7, 2023 | card samples, retiring products, stamps ink paper, techniques, Uncategorized

Another sample using the Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics – this sample uses the red sample.

Base:
Real Red cardstock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White: 4″ x 5 1/4″ die cut edge with the
Basic Borders die set
scrap for sentiment piece

Die cut the right edge off the 5 1/4″ side of the Basic White cardstock layer. (I used the edge I cut off for the card I posted on Monday and this was the left over piece!) Stamp with Memento Tuxedo Black the line of poppies from the Painted Poppies (#151599) across the bottom of the 4″ side of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece.
Using an acrylic block for your artist’s palette, p-lace a drop of red Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics (#156310) and apply a drop or two of water from a Waterpainter (#151298)

Using the Waterpainter, paint the flower petals with the red enamel.
Using the cap, tap the Waterpainter on the cap over the cardstock to flick paint spots onto the paper.
Stamp the sentiment onto the largest banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set (#159183) from the retiring Peaceful Moments stamp set (#151595) in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.
With a blending brush (#153611) and a Real Red stamp pad (#147084) apply ink to the brush and starting off the paper in circular motions apply color to the sentiment piece of acrdstock.
Using the Pearlized Enamel Effects straight from the bottle make a heart shape on the sentiment banner die cut. The enamel is thick and adds depth and dimension when adding it direct to paper in dots or shapes!
Adhere the Basic White layer to the card base leaving a border on the right and left sides.

Pop up the sentiment on the upper center.

Add Black and White Gingham ribbon (#156485) to the left edge of the card and it is complete!

See the shimmer that the Pearlized Enamel Effects gives this card? So Pretty!
A simple card with lots of shimmer and dimension brings it up a notch!
Try your hand with this fun enameled effect and create some art of your own – one stamp and one effect at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Remember this is the last few weeks to order Last Chance items and they are while supplies last. My current hostess code is R9AWXX7K and check out the 60% off specials while they are available!
Product List
Painted Poppies Cling Stamp Set
[151599]
$23.00
Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)
[151595]
$21.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.25
Real Red 8-1/2
[102482]
$9.25
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
[147084]
$8.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
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]
$4.00
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics
[156310]
$15.00
Water Painters
[151298]
$13.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$12.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$125.00
Basic Borders Dies
[155558]
$29.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Black & White 1/4
[156485]
$7.00
my favorite christmas cards from this past year

my favorite christmas cards from this past year

by | Mar 27, 2023 | Uncategorized

As we are closing in on the end of the Stampin’ Up! year and looking forward to the new Annual Catalog coming this May, I thought it would be fun to look at some of my favorite Christmas cards from this year!
I am finalizing my Annual Catalog mailing list – if you are a current, past or future customer that would like to receive the upcoming Annual catalog in May -please email me with the the email subject line Add me to the Annual Catalog mailing list with your Name, Address and phone number in the body of the email.

Thanks for your continued viewing and patronage! I appreciate you all!

Hope you are creating art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

basic 3d embossing folders

basic 3d embossing folders

by | Mar 3, 2023 | product reviews, techniques, Uncategorized

March 1st marked the release of our Online exclusives program and along with the Stamp Bundle I featured on Wednesday, March 1st on my blog post, Stampin’ up! released some versatile 3D embossing folders. these are available on line as order number #161598 and is called the Basics 3D Embossing Folders pack – three folders come packed together and are all fun subtle designs. I used each of them in the same card design to highlight just the background designs achieved from these great Basics folders.

Measurements:
Basic White 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″ and
4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
Basic White embossed layer 4″ x 5 1/4″
Scrap Pool Party for scalloped circle die and banner die
vellum

Run each of the three Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″ layers through each of the 3 different Basics 3D embossing folders.

I used a scrap piece of Pool Party cardstock and ran it through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the Layering Circles scalloped die and the Brilliant Wings smaller butterfly die and used the negative of the butterfly die to highlight the alcohol vellum technique!
Because you will be adhering to an embossed uneven surface I use Tear N Tape for a stronger hold.
Tie Pool Party Sheer ribbon around the lower half of the embossed layer and tie in a knot.
Die cut the smaller long banner from the Stylish Shapes die set and stamp with the Inspired thoughts sentiment “THANK YOU SO MUCH” Pop up on mini Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the center lower third of the card with the ribbon knot directly above the center of the sentiment piece.
Spray a large piece of vellum with Rubbing alcohol (I use 99% Isopropyl Alcohol for best results.) Add drops of various re-inkers (I used Pool Party, Balmy Blue and Highland Heather)
Use a Heat Tool to move the ink and spread the color and dry the ink. Keep adding re-inker drops of ink and sprays of alcohol until the desired color and effect is achieved!
Add a section of the vellum to the backside of the butterfly die cut and then pop this focal piece up on Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals and add to the center top third of the card.

This card uses the Basics 3D embossing folder that has a starfish pattern on in.

Add Rhinestone Basics Jewels to the card and it is complete!
This card uses the Basics 3D embossing folder that has raised dots as a background.
This card uses the Basics 3D embossing folder that has raised diagonal crossing slash marks as a background.
Here are all three designs, each unique because of the different embossed backgrounds – this is a great essentials set and worth every penny.
Use one of your embossing folders as a background today and go create some art of your own – one stamp and embossing folder at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Inspired Thoughts Cling Stamp Set
[155536]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.25
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[122924]
$9.25
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
[147107]
$8.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$125.00
Basics 3 D Embossing Folders
[161598]
$30.00
Brilliant Wings Dies
[155523]
$44.00
Layering Circles Dies
[151770]
$35.00
Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon
[152462]
$6.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
$6.00
christmas in july swap

christmas in july swap

by | Aug 12, 2022 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, specialty papers, Uncategorized

Demonstrator Carol Ann A’s swap card features Penguin Place (#156410) stamp set and the Penguin Builder punch (#156452).
Denise W’s swap card uses the Storybook Gnomes suite and bundle (#159630) and the Fine Sparkle Gems (#159967).
This swap card below uses the Boughs of Holly suite (#159612), and Distressed Gold 12 x 12 Specialty paper (#159237)
The Sweetest Christmas Suite (#159579) was used by demonstrator Jennie T. Double cut Candy Cane Dies for the background and the Real Red and White Glimmer Paper for the piece under the candy canes dies.
Vickie G’s swap card uses The All Bundled up stamp set (#159824) and the Christmas Banner die set (#159576) for the sentiment piece
Lori W. created this fun card below with the North Pole Mischief (#159770) stamp set and the Festive Foils (#159536) 12 x 12 Specialty paper.
In the swap card below, Lyn L.’s fresh take on Christmas includes the 6 x 6 Designer Series Assortment papers Brights (#159258) and the Wonderful Snowflakes (#156340) embellishment.
This swap card below from Kathi D. I featured in Wednesday’s blog post and copied and made a similar card of my own! She used the Boughs of Holly suite (#159612) and the Gold Brushed Metallic cardstock (#153524) for the large holly leaf die cut and the Champagne Rhinestones (#151193)
These ladies are all so talented and I hope they inspired you as they do me to go out and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Penguin Place Bundle (English)
[156789]
$31.50
Storybook Gnomes Suite Collection (English)
[159630]
$80.50
Sweetest Christmas Suite Collection (English)
[159579]
$133.00
All Bundled Up Cling Stamp Set (English)
[159824]
$23.00
North Pole Mischief Cling Stamp Set (English)
[159770]
$21.00
Boughs Of Holly Suite Collection (English)
[159612]
$79.25
Leaves Of Holly Bundle (English)
[159608]
$51.25
Leaves Of Holly Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[159601]
$22.00
Boughs Of Holly 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[159600]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$125.00
Specialty Plate
[154711]
$10.50
Beautiful Boughs Dies
[150661]
$35.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Wonderful Snowflakes
[156340]
$6.00
Balmy Blue & White 3/8" Double Stitched Ribbon
[159629]
$7.00
Fine Sparkle Adhesive Backed Gems
[159967]
$7.50
Real Red & White 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper
[159578]
$5.00
Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins
[159964]
$7.00
Festive Foils 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
[159536]
$10.00
Christmas Banner Dies
[159576]
$33.00
Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[151193]
$6.00
a stampin’ buddy

a stampin’ buddy

by | Jul 27, 2022 | Uncategorized

Well we are finally getting settled – my house is almost unpacked and we are starting to have guests – last week my youngest son had multiple friends come for the week to help ease the sadness of moving away. We had a great time with a great group of kids for “S-week”. At the end of that week his girlfriend came to stay for a week (boy how these weeks are flying by!)

It was great to spend time with her and one morning we got to stamp and play in my new Stamp office!

We used the new Artistic Mix Decorative Masks set (#159178) to design backgrounds for cards using multiple color combinations and Blending Brushes (#153611)
Here are some of the cards we made!
sometimes sentiments are bigger or smaller than the die you would like to use! Did you know that you can modify the length of your die cuts? We made this die smaller to better fit the sentiment from Friends are like Seashells.
Die cut it normally, then stamp the sentiment and lie it back in the die to cut it smaller.
Hope this inspires you to share your art with a friend. It’s always fun to stamp with others! Go out and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!