elegant leaves easy m fold card

elegant leaves easy m fold card

by | Oct 16, 2026 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, my favorites, new catalog, techniques

This fun fold card has a lot of parts and pieces but is very easy to achieve!

The M fold coins it’s name from the M shape that the base card forms when folded!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 11″
scored at 4″, 5 1/2″, and 7″, (2) 1″ x 5,
(2) 2 1/2″ x 5″, (2) 1 1/4″ x 2 1/4″, scraps for
dies, scrap for watercolor splattered die
Lemon Lolly CS: (3) 3 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ (2) 1 1/4″ x
5 1/4″, (2) 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″, scrap for die
DSP: (2) 1″ x 5″, 3 1/2″ x 5″
Pastel Shimmer Specialty paper: scraps for dies

Score the 5 1/2″ x 11″ base at 4″, 5 1/2″ and 7″.

Emboss both 1″ x 5″ Basic White layers and 1 of the 2 1/2″ x 5″ Basic White layers with the Rustic Check 3D embossing folder.

Adhere one of the 1″ embossed layer to the 1 1/4″ Lemon Lolly matte layer.

Adhere the other 1″ to the left side of the 3 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ Lemon Lolly matte and the plain 2 1/2″ x 5″ to the right side of the embossed layer.

On another 3 3/4″ Lemon lolly matte layer adhere the 1″ DSP piece on the left hand side and the 2 1/2″ embossed layer to the left hand side,
Adhere the 3 1/2″ x 5″ DSP to the last 3 3/4″ Lemon Lolly matte.
Adhere the 1″ DSP to the 1 1/4″ Lemon Lolly matte.
Emboss the (2) 1 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ Basic White CS layers with the Rustic Check 3D embossing folder. Adhere them to the 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ Lemon Lolly mattes.

Die cut the Pastel Shimmer paper – which is currently on the Last Chance List for $5 – get it before it is gone! – with the whole leaf dies.

Die cut the detailed leaf dies in Basic White CS and adhere the detailed dies over the Shimmer Paper leaves.

Adhere one of the leaves to the right side and one of the leaves to the left side of the other panel.

Stamp a sentiment to a Lemon Lolly die cut.

I attached a left over leaf from a past card that was watercolored and splattered.

Adhere the DSP/embossed layer to the card front.
Adhere the sentiment die with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Adhere two Pastel Shimmer paper leaves above and below the sentiment focal point.

Look at the Shimmer on that lower leaf – it is stunning! Remember this is ON SALE and on the LAST CHANCE LIST!

Adhere two Pastel Shimmer paper leaves above and below the sentiment focal point.
Add embellishments to the card front.
Adhere the DSP matted layer to the left-hand panel on the inside of the M fold card.
Adhere the embossed matted layer to the second panel.
Adhere the smaller DSP matted panel to the third panel of the onside of the card.
Adhere the embossed and plain Basic White matted layers to the last panel.
Take the small embossed layers and place the one that has the leaf on the left hand side to the top – place adhesive on the right hand side only.
Adhere this to the third panel.
Place the other leaf small embossed layer with the leaf on the right-hand side near the bottom and adhere to the second panel – placing glue or tape only on the left hand edge.
This easy M fun fold is so full of possibilities you could add anything to the little “wings” – how fun!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Elegant Leaves Bundle (English) [ 168303 ]
[168303]
$52.00
Elegant Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 168300 ]
[168300]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161720 ]
[161720]
$14.00
Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167553 ]
[167553]
$13.00
Pastels Shimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [ 167198 ]
[167198]
$10.00
Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin Pad [ 167680 ]
[167680]
$14.00
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147101 ]
[147101]
$9.00
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147050 ]
[147050]
$9.00
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147086 ]
[147086]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Elegant Leaves Dies [ 168302 ]
[168302]
$33.00
Rustic Check 3 D Embossing Folder [ 168442 ]
[168442]
$10.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]
[163580]
$35.00
Sunset Sparkle Sequins [ 167785 ]
[167785]
$8.50
more color mondays – daffodil delight, pecan pie and old olive

more color mondays – daffodil delight, pecan pie and old olive

by | Oct 12, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, more color mondays, new catalog, sketch challenge, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today is a TWOFER! That is two for the price of one – not only is it a fun Fall Color challenge for our weekly More Color Mondays color challenge but it is a sketch challenge also!

This easy card sketch #135 uses the bright and cheery Sunflower Fields DSP and the Sunflower 3D embossing folder which is one of my ALL -Time Favorite folders and I am said to say that it has moved onto the LAST CHANCE LIST! Do not wait this is one of those folders you will be sad you did not get – the detail is gorgeous and it WILL NOT LAST LONG (I predict)!

Measurements:
BASE: Daffodil Delight CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 1 1/4″ x 2 3/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Old Olive CS: 1 3/8″ x 3″
Pecan Pie CS: 1 3/4″ x 3 3/4″
DSP: (3) 1″ x 4″

I am SO SAD to see this embossing folder go – it is one of my ALL TIME favorites – if this is one that you have admired DO NOT WAIT it has moved onto the LAST CHANCE LIST and I do not think this will last long!

emboss the Basic White layer with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder.

Adhere the embossed layer onto the card front of the Daffodil Delight card base.
Take (3) 1″ x 4″ pieces of Sunflower Fields DSP and start on one side and adhere the DSP strip down.
TIP: Whenever I adhere strips across a layer or card surface I ALWAYS adhere the two side strips and then position the center strip last – this is the easiest way to evenly space the strips. Adhere down the strip on the opposite side second.
Adhere the center DSP strip last this way you can position it evenly between the two side strips!
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment in Black ink on the Daffodil Delight small layer from the Framed and Fabulous stamp set from the NEW Hot Foil Release of products this sentiment set is so awesome even if you do not have the Hot Foil system this set is an all purpose sentiment set with great circle dies as well as the Hot Foil dies!
I added three Darling Duckling Flat Pearls from the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls embellishments set and popped up the sentiment onto Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I added it to the card front over the three strips of DSP.

This is one of the cards we are making in my October card class – join us for the last two sessions on Tuesday the 13th in Greenville PA at the library from 4:30pm – 6:30pm – RSVP directly to the library at 724-588-5490 or on Tuesday the 20th at the Linesville PA library from 2-4 pm RSVP to the library directly at 814-683-4354.

This is the stepped up version I double matted the sentiment layer with Old Olive CS and Pecan Pie CS to make it pop a little bit more!

Try this simple stampin’ sketch and see what you can create from your stash – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Framed & Fabulous Bundle (English) [ 170579 ]
[170579]
$51.25
Framed & Fabulous Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 170573 ]
[170573]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119683 ]
[119683]
$14.00
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 100702 ]
[100702]
$14.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161717 ]
[161717]
$14.00
Sunflower Fields 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 168351 ]
[168351]
$13.00
Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [ 166648 ]
[166648]
$12.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]
[166145]
$12.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50
winter birthday card

winter birthday card

by | Oct 2, 2026 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, In Colors, masculine cards, specialty papers, techniques

Today’s card is a great Dreamy Snowflakes Winter Birthday card with the NEW Winter Dreams Specialty flocked paper in Secret Sea!
So elegant and fun – soft to the touch and great patterns!

Measurements:
BASE: Secret Sea CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″, 3″ square for die
DSP: 2 1/4″ square

Stamp the birthday sentiment I chose the “have a beautiful birthday” from the Poetic Petals stamp set on one of the Basic White CS layers.
Emboss the first Basic white layer with the sentiment with the Dreamy Snowflakes embossing folder.
Take the second Basic white layer and stamp the trio of snowflakes in Secret Sea ink and blend the edges with a blending brush and Secret Sea ink.
Adhere the trio snowflake stamped layer to the inside of the Secret Sea card base.
Adhere the sentiment layer on the front of the card base.
Using the middle square die from the Tile Garden die set, die ciut the 3″ Basic White CS square.

Cut the Specialty paper Winter Dreams to 2 1/4″ square.

Blend the die edges with a blending brush and Misty Moonlight ink.
Adhere the DSP to the Blended die cut square.
Pop up the DSP square on Stampin’ Dimensionals to the top center of the embossed layer.
Adhere the Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes to finish off this lovely winter birthday card!
I made to alternative cards with the extra watercolored paper from the card this past week. I first made the card embossing the Basic White layer before stamping the sentiment so I added the sentiment to a leftover watercolored Fluid 100 paper.
Instead of an embossed layer I used the rest of the watercolored paper for the background layer!
I love all the different versions and these Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes are such a sweet embellishment!

Try making a winter birthday card for your stash – now it’s your turn to create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Dreamy Snowflakes Bundle (English) [ 168385 ]
[168385]
$58.50
Dreamy Snowflakes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 168378 ]
[168378]
$25.00
Poetic Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 168266 ]
[168266]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [ 149612 ]
[149612]
$9.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 153118 ]
[153118]
$11.00
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
[165285]
$11.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147113 ]
[147113]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Dreamy Snowflakes Hybrid Embossing Folder [ 168384 ]
[168384]
$40.00
Tile Garden Dies [ 168573 ]
[168573]
$37.00
Adhesive Backed Snowflakes [ 168316 ]
[168316]
$9.00
luxe foliage product of the month hot foil card

luxe foliage product of the month hot foil card

by | Sep 25, 2026 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, hot foil, In Colors, my favorites, product of the month, reverse hot foiling, specialty papers, techniques

Today’s card features the September Product of the Month paper the Luxe Foliage Specialty paper and this can elevate any card into something special!

With it’s gold foil details it sparkles and shines and makes this card extra special!

Measurements:
BASE: Secret Sea CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 4″ x 5 1/4″ for hot foiling
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″ layers
Gold Foil: 3 1/4″ square
DSP: 3″ square

Take one of the Basic White CS layers and emboss with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder.
Adhere the plain Basic White layer to the inside of the Secret Sea cardstock – I always add a Basic White layer to the inside of my dark colored cardstock bases.
Adhere the embossed layer to the front of th card base.
Here is a paper saving technique – I HATE WASTING ANYTHING especially gorgeous paper and the foils are no exception! So I die cut a smaller square to use later this will be covered up by the Luxe Foliage specialty paper and will be behind it so no one will be the wiser!
Adhere the Luxe Foliage 3″ square to the Gold Foil 3 1/4″ square.

Adhere to the top center of the embossed layer on the card front.

I used the Hot Foil System and the Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies to create lots of shiny sentiments on Secret Sea cardstock to match the card! Now I have loads of card sentiments to choose from!

I also did the reverse die technique so nothing goes to waste!

I added the sentiment to the lower right-hand side and added two Gold Adhesive-backed Dots for a coordinated sparkle!

This is such an elegant and quick and easy card!
Order the Luxe Foliage Specialty paper while it lasts with a qualifying order of $75 and this gorgeous paper is yours for ONLY $5! Now it’s your turn to create something elegant – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Luxe Foliage 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 168599 ]
[168599]
$5.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Hot Foil System Na & Craft Class [ 170009 ]
[170009]
$160.00
Gold Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls [ 170066 ]
[170066]
$12.00
Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies (English) [ 170052 ]
[170052]
$33.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]
[166145]
$12.00
Gold Adhesive Backed Dots [ 168467 ]
[168467]
$9.00
glow of harvest specialty designer series paper

glow of harvest specialty designer series paper

by | Aug 26, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, product of the month, specialty papers

I used a recent card sketch #129 and created a simple card from this sketch with the new August Product of the Month Specialty Paper called Glow of Harvest!

I wish you could see this paper in person it has a beautiful pearlized surface that glitters in the light!

Measurements:
BASE: Very Vanilla CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, scrap for die, 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: 2″ x 5 1/4″

I embossed the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Very vanilla CS layer with the upcoming Softly Woven 3D embossing folder from the September-December 2026 catalog debuting next Tuesday, September 1st.
Adhere to the Very Vanilla CS base.
Adhere the 2″ x 5 1/4″ layer of DSP to the left-hand side of the card base.
I stamped the Thinking of You sentiment from the upcoming Thinking of You Bundle from the new catalog in Crumb Cake ink and blended the edges of the Spotlight on Nature circle die.

I added Antique pearls around the sentiment to finish off this easy card made special with this gorgeous pearlized specialty paper!

I had a shorter piece of DSP so I created the same card with this piece.
I cut two different patterns of the Glow of Harvest DSP into 1″ x 4″ strips and added every other pattern to the card front of a Cajun Craze card base.

I added a small piece of Golden Glow ribbon and adhered it under the sentiment strip using the Thinking of You stamp set in Golden Glow ink and blended with the same ink.

I added three 2026-2028 In Color Golden Glow dots to finish off this easy DSP card with coordinated flair.

My last sample uses the Thinking of You dies colored the inside with Calypso Coral ink and blending brush and adhered to a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of DSP and a Pecan Pie cardstock base. I fussy cut a white pumpkin from another pattern and popped that up under the die words. I finished this card off with more Antique Pearls!

If you have a wish list and love this Fall themed paper get it for $5 with your qualifying order and make some easy Designer Series paper Fall cards with this August Product of the Month!

Now it’s your turn to create something beautiful – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

PS – all upcoming SNEAK PEAK products will not be shown in the photo links below until they become available September 1st!

Product List
Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166784 ]
[166784]
$14.00
Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119684 ]
[119684]
$14.00
Glow Of Harvest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 168598 ]
[168598]
$5.00
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147101 ]
[147101]
$9.00
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147116 ]
[147116]
$11.00
Golden Glow Classic Stampin' Pad [ 167676 ]
[167676]
$14.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]
[163580]
$35.00
Golden Glow 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon [ 167548 ]
[167548]
$9.00
Antique Pearls [ 164679 ]
[164679]
$9.00