2023 september to december mini catalog

september swap cards

by nataliegramleystamps | Nov 1, 2023 | card samples, card swap, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, fun fold, new catalog, online exclusives, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Now is the time for diving into your Christmas cards – get the idea – order the supplies and get them done early! I have lots of new samples to share with you from our monthly swap group!

Enjoy and get some great ideas – let me know if you need anything – my current hostess code is RGRCQEEU if you need to order your Christmsa supplies. Remember if you have a large order and will get workshop benefits over $150 do not place it on my current hostess code worshop but place a separate order for your self! Also if your wish list or Christmas Supply order is LARGE consider ordering on the Starter kit special and get the best deal yet! 35% off or 35% MORE – contact me for all the details!

My first swap card comes from Denise W and uses the Beary Cute Bundle, A walk in the Forest DSP, Iridescent Adhesive backed discs – using a Tear and Flip technique!

The next swap card from Susan W features the Joy of Christmas DSP Christmas Classics bundle. Love cutting off the edge of the regular card turning it and using the cut piece as the sentiment matte!

Marcy W’s swap card uses the Online Exclusives Horse and Sleigh bundle and the paper is one that lends itself to the 3 panel scenery Zfold.

The Above It All Bundle steals the show on Judith P’s swap card with the Background Fragrant Forest stamp providing a stunning and easy background image.

Carol S’s swap card uses Christmas Classics Bundle and the Very Best Occasions with the easy cut and shuffle technique!

The very popular Truckin’ Along online exclusives bundle is back in stock and ready to make the holiday card making super fun – this card is a classic from Veronica S!

Marie W’s swap card uses the Night Divine bundle and the Cane Weave embossing folder for a sweet and classic design.

Carroll Ann A’s swap card also features the Horse and Sleigh online exclusives bundle! The pretty DSP makes these card super easy!

Jennie T’s swap card features the Perched in a Tree stamp set and the lovely Winter Meadow DSP.

Kathi D’s swap card uses a few of my favorites the Shaded Spruce die cut is from the Christmas Classics bundle and the NOEL is cut using Gold Foil paper and is from the Joy of Noel bundle all are available in the Joy Of Christmas Suite including the Joy of Christmas DSP that she used!

Lyn L’s swap card also uses the popular Joy of Christmas and Joyful Specialty DSP in varying sized strips for a fun and colorful Christmas card. The sentiment is from the Merriest trees stamp set.

Christmas Classics sentiment is the focal point of Rachelle M’s swap card with Adhesive Backed Sparkle gems to steal the show around the heat embossed sentiment!

This swap card was a late entry from August’s swap but Sue D’s card was worth the wait. The Stars At Night hybrid embossing folder bundle is a stunner and this card does not disappoint!

Jennie T’s swap card uses the Saint Nicholas stamp set and Night of Navy, Boho Blue and Very Vanilla cardstock, the Shining Brightly DSP in 1″ strips, Gold embossing powder and Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems! Fun Card!

Lori V’s card is one of my favorites using the Beary Cute bundle and a great fun fold which I will highlight in an upcoming blog post – stay tuned is such a cute card!

I hope you enjoyed the samples and that it inspires you to create your own artwork to send to your special friends and family this Christmas season! Now go create some art – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Above It All Bundle (English)

[162173]

$46.75

Beary Cute Bundle (English)

[162023]

$42.25

Christmas Classics Bundle (English)

[161977]

$52.00

Horse & Sleigh Bundle (English)

[162126]

$52.00

Joy Of Noel Bundle (English)

[161967]

$48.50

Night Divine Bundle (English)

[161997]

$48.50

Perched In A Tree Bundle (English)

[159799]

$53.00

Stars At Night Bundle (English)

[162007]

$56.50

Trucking Along Bundle (English)

[162306]

$41.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

A Walk In The Forest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162377]

$12.50

Beary Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162015]

$12.50

Joy Of Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161958]

$12.50

O Holy Night 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161986]

$12.50

One Horse Open Sleigh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162118]

$12.50

Winter Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162133]

$12.50

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

Above It All Dies

[162172]

$32.00

Christmas Classics Dies

[161976]

$37.00

Joy Of Noel Dies

[161965]

$30.00

Magical Meadow Dies

[162143]

$37.00

Merriest Trees Dies

[162047]

$37.00

Night Divine Dies

[161996]

$27.00

Stars At Night Hybrid Embossing Folder

[162006]

$39.00

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center step card with gorgeous oxidized copper specialty paper

by nataliegramleystamps | Oct 25, 2023 | 3D projects, card samples, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, fun fold, my favorites, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Well I was finally able to order the very popular Oxidized Copper Specialty paper and boy is it worth it! It is stunning in person – with a base of Pretty Peacock and Copper Clay tones and an overlay of Copper Foil it is unbelievably eye catching!

Today’s card is a center step fun fold and highlights this paper so well!

Start with the 4 1/4″ side at the top of the paper cutter and the edge of the paper at the 1″ mark to the right of the cutting blade. Place the blade at the 4 1/2″ mark on the cutting guide and cut at the 1″ mark from 4 1/2″ to the 10″ mark.

Measurements:
BASE: Copper Clay 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
scrap for the large leaf veins die cut
DSP: Oxidized Copper (2) 3/4″ x 4 1/4″
scrap for the leaf die
Pretty Peacock: 2″ x 4 1/4″ embossed
Basic White – inside 4″ x 4 1/4″

Flip the paper so the opposite 11″ side is on that right hand 1″ mark.

Repeat the cut on this other side at 1″ mark from 4 1/2″ to 10″ marks.

Place the 11″ side at the top of the paper trimmer and at the 4 1/2″ mark, score above the cut and below the cut lines.

Then at the 5 1/2″ mark, score between the cut marks.

At the 9″ and 10″ marks – score above and below the cut lines.
When you start to bend the score marks it will look like this photo below.

Bend the 9″ score line into a valley and the remainder score lines as mountain folds and bend the card closed as shown in photo.

Cut the additional cardstock and DSP, including a large leaf using the Oxidized Copper Specialty paper and the large veins from the Copper Clay cardstock.

Emboss the Pretty Peacock layer in the 3D exposed Brick embossing folder.

Adhere the Pretty Peacock layer to the middle of the center step.

Adhere the 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ DSP pieces to the side steps.

Adhere the veins to the Oxidized Copper leaf and adhere that to the top center of the center step using Glue to get into the embossed surface.

Take a 3/4″ x 4″ Basic white layer and using Pretty Peacock ink stamp the small leaves and a sentiment on the piece of Cardstock. Adhere this centered to the bottom edge.