more color mondays – barely blush, hydrangea hue and blackberry bliss

more color mondays – barely blush, hydrangea hue and blackberry bliss

by | Oct 19, 2026 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, color challenge, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, more color mondays, my favorites, new catalog, techniques, watercolor

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge features Barely Blush, Hydrangea Hue, and Blackberry Bliss. These are three of the five colors of the October Stampin’ Up! Creativity Challenge.

This fun and easy missing middle fun fold uses the Dreamy Snowflakes Bundle and watercolored snowflake die embellsihments in the challenge colors!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, (2) 1 1/4″ x 4″
Hydrangea Hue CS: (2) 1 3/8″ x 4 1/8″,
2 5/8″ x 4 3/8″

Score the 4 1/4″ x 11″ card base in half at 5 1/2″.

Cut at 1 1/2″ and 4″, save the two cut panels for the finished card.

Take the (2) 1 1/4″ Basic White panels and emboss with the Dreamy Snowflakes embossing folder, mount them on the Hydrangea Hue mattes.

Take the middle layer that you cut off the card front and stamp the smaller snowflakes from the Dreamy Snowflakes stamp set in the three challenge colors.

Adhere the middle layer to the Hydrangea Hue matte.

Take Fluid 100 paper and wet the surface with a water painter.

Drop the three colors on the wet surface of the Fluid 100 and allow to bleed together – continue to drop ink color until the surface is covered to desired hue and coverage.

Dry and die cut the Dreamy Snowflakes dies.

Adhere the snowflakes to the stamped middle panel.
Add the embossed matted panel to the top flap.

Adhere the other matted embossed layer to the first cut panel. Position that panel so it is aligned to the bottom and sides.

Place tape on the bottom and top of the middle layer and adhere to the center of the top panel and the bottom panel.

Wrap the Hydrangea Hue Bordered ribbon around the middle layer and tie a knot.
Add some Hydrangea Hue 2026-2028 In Color Dots for some coordinated colored embellishments to finish off this sweet Christmas card!

Try this missing middle fun fold card with your supplies and 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
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 167687 ]
[167687]
$14.00
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [ 149612 ]
[149612]
$9.00
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147092 ]
[147092]
$9.00
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 133648 ]
[133648]
$5.50
Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Pad [ 167677 ]
[167677]
$14.00
Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 167672 ]
[167672]
$6.00
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
Hydrangea Hue 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Bordered Ribbon [ 168578 ]
[168578]
$9.00
2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [ 167546 ]
[167546]
$9.00
in color strip card

in color strip card

by | Jun 12, 2026 | card samples, die cutting, embossing folders, In Colors, masculine cards, stamps ink paper

It is fun to use all five new 2026-2028 In Colors on a single card and today’s blog post does just that!

Using strips and an embossing folder creates a card with tons of dimension and great appealing new colors!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, 45″ x 5 1/4″ scrap strip for
sentiment and butterfly dies
Barely Blush CS: 3 3/4″ 5 1/2
Crisp Cantaloupe CS: 3 3/4″ 5 1/2
Golden Glow CS: 3 3/4″ 5 1/2
Hydrangea Hue CS: 3 3/4″ 5 1/2
Peaceful Pine CS: 3 3/4″ 5 1/2

Emboss the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer with the Fern and Flora 3D embossing folder and adhere to the Basic White card base.
Emboss each of the In Color layers in the same place as the Basic White embossed layer so the design is consistent.

Cut the In Color embossed layers into 3/4″ strips and 3 3/4″ wide.

Start at the top of the embossed Basic White layer and adhere the first 3/4″ strip to near the top about 1/8″ down from the edge.

Adhere the next color by popping it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals leaving another 1/8″ border above the next color strip.
Continue adhering the different colors alternating heights gluing directly to Basic White embossed layer and then popping it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals until you reach the bottom of the Basic White embossed layer.
Stamp the sentiment on a 1/2″ strip and cut diagonally on each end for a little flair.

Pop up the sentiment on Stampin’ Dimensionals and place on the card front.

Stamp the small butterfly image from the Fern and Flora stamp set and die cut them out.
Adhere to the card base over the In Color strips for added texture and imagery.

Add two Peaceful Pine 2026-2028 In Color Dots for some coordinating embellishments to complete the card.
If you get the entire In Color Collection try using all five colors on one card – it’s amazing how well the color work together!

Now it’s your turn to create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Fern & Flora Bundle (English) [ 167745 ]
[167745]
$54.00
Fern & Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167739 ]
[167739]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Barely Blush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 167689 ]
[167689]
$14.00
Crisp Cantaloupe 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 167693 ]
[167693]
$14.00
Golden Glow 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 167685 ]
[167685]
$14.00
Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 167687 ]
[167687]
$14.00
Peaceful Pine 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 167691 ]
[167691]
$14.00
Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [ 166648 ]
[166648]
$12.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Fern & Flora 3 D Embossing Folder [ 167744 ]
[167744]
$11.00
Fern & Flora Dies [ 168991 ]
[168991]
$35.00
2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [ 167546 ]
[167546]
$9.00
more color mondays – golden glow, hydrangea hue and crisp cantaloupe

more color mondays – golden glow, hydrangea hue and crisp cantaloupe

by | Jun 8, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, In Colors, product reviews, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s color challenge features three of the five NEW 2026-2028 In Color collection – Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue and Crisp Cantaloupe.

This easy card uses a blended water splatter technique background.

Measurements:
BASE: Hydrangea Hue CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″ scrap for banner die
DSP: 3″ x 3″, (2) 2″ x 2″

Take the Basic White layer and a blending brush and color the top third with Golden Glow ink.
Color the middle third with a new blending brush and the Hydrangea Hue ink pad.
Color the bottom third with a new blending brush and the Crisp Cantaloupe ink pad.
Take the large water painter brush and squeeze out a large puddle of water onto the glass matte studio surface – tap the end of the brush to drop water sprinkles over the surface of the blended background layer. The water sprinkled on the surface will lift the ink and create a splattered background technique. This distresses the paper layer in a unique way – different every time you do it!
Adhere the splattered blended layer to the Hydrangea hue card base.
Die cut the banner dies in three sizes with each of the colors – Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue and Crsip Cantaloupe from the 2026-2028 In Color 12″ x 12″ DSP pack. Pick different patterns in the three different colors and die cut.

Adhere them with the largest banner in the upper center of the card base. Then adhere the two other smaller banners to the left and the right side overlapping and matching up the top edge to be even with the center banner.

Punch out two of the butterfly images from the NEW Floral Flight Accents embellishments and adhere them over the banners.
Die cut the shorter, thicker banner from the Stylish Shapes die set and stamp the “fluttering by to say hi” sentiment from the All Aflutter stamp set in Hydrangea Hue ink. Blend the edges with a blending brush.
Pop up the sentiment piece on Stampin’ Dimensionals and place in the bottom center of the card front.
Add three 2026-2028 In Color Dots around the sentiment to complete this easy and fun card.

Try using this technique to make a background and create some artwork of your very own using this background and the stamps you have at home – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
All Aflutter Bundle (English) [ 167570 ]
[167570]
$41.25
All Aflutter Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167564 ]
[167564]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 167687 ]
[167687]
$14.00
2026–2028 In Color™ Painted Patterns 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167755 ]
[167755]
$19.00
Floral Flight Accents [ 167558 ]
[167558]
$6.50
Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Pad [ 167677 ]
[167677]
$14.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [ 167546 ]
[167546]
$9.00
more color mondays – pool party, pecan pie and crisp cantaloupe

more color mondays – pool party, pecan pie and crisp cantaloupe

by | May 25, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, stamps ink paper, techniques

Have you noticed those new sheets that come in some of our recent Designer Series Paper packages that have multiple images printed on one side of the DSP? Have you ever wondered what in the world to do with it or decided to just use the “B” side? Todays’ More Color Mondays features that sheet in the Waterside Retreat DSP package and the cards I made from that sheet and the stamp set ONLY!!

Stamps, Ink and Paper – Simple Stamping at it’s finest!

Here is the sheet whole and cut apart:

For the first card I used the image in the lower right hand corner of the DSP, mounted it on Pool Party cardstock used the B side of the fisherman image in the upper right hand of the DSP and added a 1/2″ strip of Crisp Cantaloupe for the sentiment! I added two Crsip Cantaloupe In COlor Dots and this stunning EASY card is complete!
Card #2 used the center dock image and I cut it to 4″ x 5 1/4″. I saved the top sky piece to use on the next card as it’s sentiment piece as I did with this card! I stamped a seagull in Pecan Pie ink on the sky portion of the DSP and mounted it to the Pecan Pie card base.
I stamped the “Today is your day” sentiment from the Relaxing Waterside Bundle in Pecan Pie ink and mounted small strips of Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock to edge the sentiment piece. I added Crisp Cantaloupe dots to finish!
My third card used the cabin from the upper right-hand corner mounted on Pecan Pie cardstock and torn at the bottom edge. Mount this onto a Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock base and I added a the strip from the top edge of card #2 for my sentiment. I added the Crisp Cantaloupe dots as well to this card. Simple and complete!
On a Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock base I added Pool Party and Pecan Pie scraps behind two rectangles from the DSP and a Stylish Shapes circle for the sentiment popped up onto Stampin’ Dimensionals with dots for the embellishments.
For my next card I used a Pecan Pie base and the Ice Cream shop image witha rectangle of striped B side DSP. I angled both and added a sentiment onto a Stylish Shapes square die with dots for the finishing touch!
I took the four vintage pieces and added matte layers to three of them and layered them for a collage look. I added the medium banner die from the Stylish Shapes dies set in Pool Party CS and Pecan Pie ink for the sentiment piece. I cut the banner edge off one side and popped them up and diagonal edges. I added the In Color dots to finish off this collage card!
My last card uses the top middle image and cut 1/2″ off the image. I also cut a 1/2″ strip off the bottom of the card front and added the strip I cut off the beach image on the “B” side with stripes to the inside bottom of the card base. I mounted the beach image to the top panel and added a sentiment to the left hand bottom corner of the beach image. I finished it off with the Crisp Cantaloupe dots and the set is complete!

See the fun things you can do with this type of DSP sheet – try your hand at something like this and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Waterside Retreat Suite Collection (English) [ 167932 ]
[167932]
$68.75
Relaxing Waterside Bundle (English) [ 167928 ]
[167928]
$46.75
Relaxing Waterside Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167922 ]
[167922]
$20.00
Crisp Cantaloupe 8 1/2
[167693]
$14.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2
[161717]
$14.00
Pool Party 8-1/2
[122924]
$14.00
Waterside Retreat 12
[167920]
$13.00
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161665 ]
[161665]
$11.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Relaxing Waterside Dies [ 167927 ]
[167927]
$32.00
2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [ 167546 ]
[167546]
$9.00
hidden edge dsp card

hidden edge dsp card

by | May 15, 2026 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, In Colors, masculine cards, new catalog, techniques

Fern and Flora Bundle was the After Hours stamp set and dies that we were able to pre-order for OnStage 2026 Convention and got to play with and make lovely pre-designed cards with after one of the convention days.

This lovely set is perfect for those that love plants and nature themed sets! Today’s card is a fun hidden dsp edged card – super simple to make and recreate with any DSP or colored cardstock that you have lying around!

Measurements:
Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
4″ x 5 1/4″, scraps for dies
DSP: 1″ x 5 1/4″

Die cut a variety of the fern dies from the Fern and Flora die set from the scrap Basic White CS you will need 4-6 depending on the sizes.
I choose 6 dies and three ink colors – Granny Apple Green, Old Olive and the NEW 2026-2028 In Color Peaceful Pine inks.

Blend the dies with the different colors I choose two dies for each color and tried to color them with different pressures to vary the hue of the colors.

Emboss the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer with the Fern and Flora 3D embossing folder – this one is stunning!
Adhere the embossed layer to the card front.

Take and place adhesive ONLY on the left hand side of the back of the DSP layer. This allows the right-hand edge to have no adhesive and act like a pocket being able to “tuck” the dies under the “hidden edge”!

Adhere the DSP to the left-hand edge of the embossed layer.

Using the silicon matte because these dies are delicate and this will protect your surface from getting glue all over, place multi-purpose glue to the backs of each of the die cuts and tuck them under the DSP edge starting at the top of the card and overlapping until you reach the bottom of the card!
I stamped three moth images in the NEW Hybrid Black ink – which I love – this will replace the Memento ink and is awesome as you can watercolor with it and use Stampin’ Blends to color without smearing!

I then colored the wings of the three moths with the Golden Glow Shimmer Brush, the sparkle is so luscious!

Add the Moths to the card front – I adhered one directly to the DSP and popped the other two up on Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I added 2 Golden Glow embellishments from the 2026-2028 In Color Dots to the card front.
I took a close up of the Shimmer Brush results – can you see that Sparkle? I hope you can!
I added a stamped sentiment box and the sentiment from the Fern and Flora stamp set and colored the border in Golden Glow Shimmer Brush!

Love this masculine card – don’t you?
Try this hidden DSP edge next time you stamp!Now it’s your turn to create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Moonlit Flora Suite Collection (English) [ 167749 ]
[167749]
$87.00
Fern & Flora Bundle (English) [ 167745 ]
[167745]
$54.00
Fern & Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167739 ]
[167739]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [ 147095 ]
[147095]
$9.00
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147090 ]
[147090]
$9.00
Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad [ 167679 ]
[167679]
$14.00
Moonlit Flora 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167737 ]
[167737]
$13.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Fern & Flora Dies [ 168991 ]
[168991]
$35.00
Fern & Flora 3 D Embossing Folder [ 167744 ]
[167744]
$11.00
Golden Glow Shimmer Brush [ 167662 ]
[167662]
$10.00
2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [ 167546 ]
[167546]
$9.00