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sale-a-bration last chance – don’t miss out! trusty tools father’s day double z fold card

by nataliegramleystamps | Feb 28, 2024 | 3D projects, card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper, techniques

Just today and tomorrow folks that is all that is left of this year’s Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-bration sales event!!! The rewards are so fun this year and this paper and all the rest of the great Sale-a-bration rewards will be leaving after Leap Day is over!!! So if you want any of these great products order before tomorrow is over! Current hostess code is TA6ANURK place that on your online order and get a surprise in the mail from me!

Today’s card is a peak at the Father’s Day card I made for my boys to give to their father. My mother-in-law teases my husband that he married up but truth be told I believe it is the other way round, in the husband and father department! He is the best father to our four boys and I could not have gotten a better one so I wanted the card to be as fun and special as he is! The Trusty Toolbox DSP is a Level One Sale-a-bration reward that coordinates with the Trusty Tools bundle from the current Mini Catalog! If you like it you’ll need to place that order today!

Measurements:

Card base – 4¼” x 11″, scored at 2¾” and 5½”
Inside card – 3″ x 9″, scored at 3″ and 6″
Designer Series Paper
1 – 4″ x 5¼”
2 – 2½” x 4″
3 – 2¾” x 2¾”
Matte sizes for the Designer Series Paper are 1/8″ larger
1 – 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
2 – 2 5/8″ x 4 1/8″
3 – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
My base card and inside card are cut from Gray Granite cardstock and the DSP mattes are Basic White

Adhere all the Basic White square mattes to the Designer Series paper squares. and score the 3″ x 9″ paper at 3″ and 6″

Mount the DSP matted squares in the desired order – I stamped the gray Granite square with Happy Father’s Day sentiment from the Trusty Tools stamp set in Copper Clay ink and placed it in the center position.

I took a scrap of Basic White cardstock and stamped DAD is Crushed Curry in and then stamped you’re the most awesome in Copper Clay ink over the left hand side.
I mounted that sentiment piece on a Real Red cardstock matte.

I mounted the two rectangular DSP pieces on their white mattes and the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece on it’s matte.
I scored the base card at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″.

I adhered the matted DSP to the card base.

Fold the 3″ x 9″ piece into and accordian and place the back side in the middle of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ DSP. Open the top fold and fold over the front card panel.
Adhere the left hand side only to the front panel of the card.
Then adhere the back of the square panel and fold the card closed to adhere the back pieces together.

I adhered the sentiment piece to the front of the card across both the front panel and the front 3″ piece.

One of the best things about this suite is that the dies coordinate with some of the tools on the DSP so I die cut some of them for embellishments for this fun double Z fold card!
I added some of the new cork embellishments around the sentiment to finish off this sweet card! I love the way it turned out – now I have to wait until JUNE to give it to him! LOL!

If you have masculine cards to make this is such a great set! Make sure if you want any Sale-a-bration rewards that you get your order in before the end of Leap Day and Happy Leap Day tomorrow! Now go and create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Trusty Tools Bundle (English)

[162723]

$54.75

Trusty Tools Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[163274]

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146983]

$10.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$10.00

Trusty Toolbox 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162978]

$12.50

Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad

[161647]

$9.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$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

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Trusty Tools Dies

[162722]

$37.00

Adhesive Backed Cork Rounds

[162643]

$6.50

← more color mondays - flirty flamingo, pumpkin pie and mossy meadow new swap cards →

more color mondays – pool party, shaded spruce and basic gray

by nataliegramleystamps | Feb 19, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, more color mondays, new catalog, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper, techniques

2024 Sale-a-bration season is coming to a rapid close just another week and three days left! This Designer Series Paper Sunny Days is one of the FREE level one merchandise items available to those that make a $50 order!

Do you ever struggle with how to start a card – this is an easy way to divide the card into smaller parts! Using your geometric dies like Perennial Postage, Stylish Shapes, Everyday Details, or the Deckled Rectangles position them in a pattern on your layer and cut them out using this as a card template.

Measurements:
BASE: Pool Party 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Pool Party layer: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″
DSP scraps for inside die negative spaces
Basic White, Pool Party and Shaded Spruce scraps for sailboat punch and sentiment dies

The Sunny Days DSP was the perfect easy backdrop for my Sailboat Builder punch so I built the card and today’s More Color Monday around the paper – in Pool Party, Shaded Spruce and Basic Gray!

I grabbed some rectangular dies from both the Everyday Details and the Stylish Shapes die sets and arranged them on the Pool Party layer. I ran it through twice for the two squares and saved the die cut pieces to use for the sailboat base and the matte for the sentiment piece.

Mount the Basic White layer onto the Pool Party card base and cut DSP pieces to fit in the openings created by the rectangular and square dies.

Punch out the sailboat image in Basic White cardstock and the sails and top flag in Shaded Spruce and Pool Party CS.

Place glue on the back of the Pool Party layer and start to adhere the DSP pieces to the inside of the die “windows” created by the negative spaces.
Place more glue on the backside of the DSP and the edges of the Pool Party layer and adhere down to the Basic White layer.

Using the die cut out from the bottom opening I layered it onto a basic white piece of the same size and adhered a smaller piece of DSP on top.
Then adhere the sailboat builder punch pieces to the die.

Adhere that piece into the bottom opening.

Stamp the Rainy day sentiment from the Playing in the Rain stamp set in Basic Gray ink and die cut with the medium banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set. Using the square Pool Party die layer that onto the bottom of the sentiment piece diagonally. Pop up onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the top left section of the template.

I adhered three 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative dots on the sentiment piece.

I added a Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer to the insode of the card and adhered a 1″ strip of DSP to the right edge leaving a small border.

I added colored sails to the sailboat pinched image in Pool Party and Shaded Spruce.

Sometimes making yourself a template and filling in the spces with DSP and other decorations makes for a very fun and easy card! Try this technique soon and make a template to use on your card front! Now go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

If you have a final Sale-a-bration order, the current hostess code is TA6ANURK – this sale ends on February 29th!
Happy Shopping!

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$10.00

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

$10.00

Sunny Days 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162974]

$12.50

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

[149165]

$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

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Everyday Details Dies

[162864]

$34.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Sailboat Builder Punch

[157905]

$22.00

2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots

[159186]

$8.00

← designing a card from a template to color or not to color that is the question →

extended z-fold card

by nataliegramleystamps | Feb 9, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, new catalog, Sale-a-bration, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s blog post is all about a fun fold called the extended z fold. It’s a great card that shows off the beautiful Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper called Most Adorned 12″ x 12″ DSP.

Measurements:
BASE: Flirty Flamingo CS 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 1 1/4″ and 5 1/2″
DSP: 1″ x 4″, 1 1/2″ x 4″, 4″ square
scrap for sentiments

Fold card in half at 5 1/2″ score line. Fold the score line backwards at the 1 1/2″ score line.

Adhere the 1″ DSP to the 1 1/4″ flap.
In the first sample I used the brayer and colored the foiled side of the 1″ DSP.

Adhere the 1 1/2″ DSP to the left hand edge of the card leaving an even border around the top bottom and right hand edge.

Place tape on the inside of the front flap. Place the 4″ square of DSP on the left side of the score line – close the flap adhering the 4″ square to the backside of the flap.

Stamp a 1/4″ strip with the sentiment in Real Red ink. Rub the strip with a Blending Brush. Adhere it to the circle die from the Everyday Essentials and add Real Red card stock heart dies to the circle.

Adhere the sentiment piece hanging over the flap.

Adhere three Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots to the sentiment piece.

The DSP piece attached to the underside of the flap extends the card while it is open to over 14 inches but it still fits into a regular envelope when closed.

The Most Adorned DSP is FREE with every order of $50 subtotal – it contains a foiled side of gold and white and the other side features patterns of hearts and plaids in Flirty Flamingo and Real Red. So many possibilities in using every side! Here is a second version!

Try this extended z-fold soon and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[155052]

$17.00

Sending Love Bundle (English)

[162880]

$54.00

Sending Love Cling Stamp Set (English)

[162873]

$25.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$10.00

Most Adored 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[162976]

$16.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$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

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$13.00

Banners Pick A Punch

[153608]

$27.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Everyday Details Dies

[162864]

$34.00

Sending Love Dies

[162879]

$35.00

Stampin' Brayer

[162936]

$16.00

← cleaning up my stampin' desk more color mondays - flirty flamingo, melon mambo and granny apple green →

most adored square explosion fun fold

by nataliegramleystamps | Jan 31, 2024 | 3D projects, card samples, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, fun fold, new catalog, Sale-a-bration, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Do you love interactive cards – if so you are going to LOVE today’s post!

Today’s card is a square explosion card – pull on these tabs and the square opens up like a flower and reveals a message on the inside – what a cool surprise!

Measurements:
BASE: Flirty Flamingo 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Basic White layer 4″ x 5 1/4″
Flirty Flamingo layer 3 1/4″ square
DSP layer 6″ x 6″ folded and cut
inside white layer 2 3/4″ square

Score the 6″ x 6″ DSP at 1 1/2″ on all sides.

Cut the 4 corners out.

Fold the outside point of the edges cut inward towards the score line to create a triangle, do this on each side.

Starting with the bottom edge fold upwards towards the middle and proceeding clockwaise fold at each score line inward until you get to the last and fourth fold and tuck inside the first fold, creating the explosion square.

Stamp on the inside Basic White square piece in Flirty Flamingo for th Stippled Rose and Sweet Sorbet for the sentiment for a little contrast!

Open up the explosion square and adhere the inside layer to the center square.

Emboss the Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer in the Layered Florals 3D embossing folder and adhere to the Flirty Flamingo outer layer.

Adhere the explosion square to the Flirty Flamingo layer and adhere with Tear & Tape to the upper center of the card front.

Add Rainbow Adhesive-backed dots to the card. This is what the card looks like closed…

…and opened!

That is fun! try this easy card with some of your papers and show me what you have created – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Share A Milkshake Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160394]

$19.00

Stippled Roses Cling Stamp Set (English)

[162657]

$27.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$10.00

Most Adored 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[162976]

$16.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$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

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Layered Florals 3 D Embossing Folder

[162935]

$11.00

Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots

[162758]

$9.00

← more color mondays - petal pink, fresh freesia and pool party nature's sweetness card in card fun fold →

early bird swaps arrive

by nataliegramleystamps | Jan 24, 2024 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, fun fold, new catalog, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper, techniques

Every month I find a new inspiration to share with you from my upline and sideline swap group! Last week I shared my own versions of the Twisted Book Bind Easel card and making your own Designer Series paper as a background for a card – you will find the inspiration card below and so much more. All these cards came from a December Early Bird new catalog swap! Enjoy!

This first swap card was designed Jeanna T and uses the Perennial Lavender DSP from the new mini catalog and the Jungle Pals Sale-a-bration offers both the stamp set in Level One and the coordinating dies set in Level Two!

Carol S’s swap card features the Sale-a-bration Level Two Softly Sophisticated Bundle in shades of Boho Blue, Calypso Coral and White with Flight and Airy Sale-a-bration Level One DSP.

This next swap card is full of whimsy combining the Cutest Cows Bundle and the Sunny Days Sale-a-bration Level One DSP designed by Lyn L.

Veronica’s adorable Let’s Chat card is from a new set in the 2024 January to April Mini Catalog and is a sweet card you could send to any friends or family!

Another stamp set full of whimsy is the Submarine Life and our swap leader Denise W sent this cute card in hues of Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Daffodil Delight and Lemon Lime Twist! I love how the Iridescent Adhesive Dots look like bubbles in the water!

Jennie T’s swap card uses the new Enduring Beauty bundle with stamps, dies and coordinating mask for easy coloring!

The swap card below features the Heartfelt Hexagon bundle from the mini catalog and the Flight and Airy DSP from the Sale-a-bration catalog for a sleek and sophisticated sympathy card.

Kathi D’s swap card features the Flight and Airy DSP as well with the Layered Florals 3D as her background on a Boho Blue card base.

Maria W shared a paper saving tip with this Bee Mine Suite Collection swap card! She die cut the Sweet Sorbet die from her layer and covered it with DSP – saves paper and makes the card lighter when you are adding many layers, she also cut another die from the Scalloped Contours die set from the black to use for a future card! So smart and thanks for sharing that tip – I do that too!

The last swap card for this swap session comes from Beth R. and she used the Watercolor Melon Sale-a-bration Level One stamp set for a Twisted Easel Bookfold card – I recreated this one for the January 12th, 2024 blog post with the Ice Cream Swirl bundle! I love all the extra details she put into the card to step it up! Just Kiddin’ DSP, Basics 3D Embossing Folder trio and she used a Stampin’ Spritzer on the whole watermelon after she first stamped off to give it an even more watercolor look!

Now it’s time for you to pull out your supplies and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

LOVE IT ALL – NOW DURING SALE-A-BRATION IS THE PERFECT TIME TO JOIN MY TEAM
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The Current Hostess code to order this month is SQAAWK23 receive a little something from me in the mail with any $50 order or more plus during Sale-a-bration get any Level One item of your choice for FREE with that order amount! Let me know if you have any questions or need catalogs!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

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