more color mondays – fresh freesia, highland heather and calypso  – coral center of attention fun fold sneak peak

more color mondays – fresh freesia, highland heather and calypso – coral center of attention fun fold sneak peak

Today’s More Color Mondays Color Challenge is a sweet little fun fold featuring a sneak peek at a new Suite, new stamp set and hybrid embossing folder, new 6″ x 6″ DSP coming in January in the new 2025 January to April mini catalog!
This fun fold is called the center of attention and you know I LOVE butterflies… not exactly sure why I am so drawn to them but I love every butterfly set that Stampin’ Up! creates and this one is no exception!

Measurements:
BASE: Fresh Freesia CS: 5 1/2″ x 8″
Calypso Coral layers: (2) 1 7/8″ x 5 3/8″
(1) 2 1/2″ x 3″
Highland Heather CS layers: (2) 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS: 1 3/8″ x 2 7/8″
scrap for Butterfly stamp and die cut
Beautiful Bokeh DSP: (4) 1 1/8″ x 1 7/8″

Place the two pieces of Highland Heather cardstock layers next to each other in the Beautiful Butterflies hybrid embossing folder and emboss.
Adhere to the Calypso Coral mattes.
Score the 5 1/2″ x 8″ BASE on the long side at 2″ and 6″ making score lines 2″ from each end.

Then rotate paper to the short side and cut at 1 1/4″ between the score lines starting at 2″ and cutting to 6″ score line. Rotate the paper and cut from the other side at 1 1/4″ from the 2″ score line to the 6″ score line.

Rotate the paper to the long side and score the paper at 4″ above and below the cut lines.

Still on the long side score the paper at 3″ and 5″ in between the cut lines.

Stamp in Highland Heather ink the sentiment in the middle of the Basic White layer.
Stamp the butterflies above and below the sentiment and watercolor the wings with Highland Heather ink and a Water Painter.
I stamped the splatter image in Highland Heather ink all over the background and adhered the Basic White layer to the Calypso Coral layer.
I decided I wanted a little lift and dimension so I colored and die cut the small butterfly and popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals over the butterfly above the sentiment.
I added a little ribbon in between the layers to finish off the “center of attention” focal point!
Fold the score lines at the 2″ and 6″ marks inward into a valley fold and fold the four inside folds into mountain folds and then adhere the embossed layers to the outside panels.
Adhere the small DSP pieces to the four panels above and below the cut lines in the center of the card and then adhere the focal piece onto the center piece (I matched up the right hand side of the focal piece to the right hand side of the card base center fold at the 5″ score line – you can place it in the center of you wish – it will hang over)
I added 5 Basic Rhinestone Jewels to the card front to finish off the card !
This is what the card looks like standing freely on its own!
This is how I folded the card to fit into a basic White envelope!
This looks like a complicated fold but it really pretty simple just a couple of cut lines and a few score marks! try this fun fold and make one of your stamps the “center of attention” and let me know how it turned out!

Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Reminder since this is a sneak peak the photo links below will not have the sneak peak items listed because they will not be available until January 7th! Get excited for all the new products and FREE merchandise to earn during Sale-a-bration and if you did not receive a new set of catalogs let me know and I will get them to you!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

christmas card swap cards

christmas card swap cards

A new batch of Demonstrator swap cards is in and have loads of lovely ideas.

This first swap card uses the gorgeous Seasons of Elegance 12″ x 12″ DSP embossed with the Painted Trees 3D embossing folder. The Peaceful Seasons dies created the banner and Christmas word. Simple and elegant and lovely card made by Jennie T.

Lyn L’s swap card uses the Hearts and Hugs stamp set and the Sentimental Christmas DSP.
The background of the Pecan Pie CS is embossed with Timber 3D embossing folder.
Lori V’s swap card in Real Red uses the Dear Santa stamp set and creates a background with the Dear Santa words. The focal point is colored with Stampin’ Blends and uses the Festive Glimmer Paper.
Marie W’s Sweetest Star bundle swap card features the Iconic Celebrations DSP as a background on the Mossy Meadow card base. The santas were colored with Smoky Slate, ivory and Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends. The Real Red and White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints make the cutest embellishments.
This next swap card by Judith P uses the Regal Winter Suite Collection – the beautiful DSP and the dies and stamp set of the Regal Flora made a great thank you card.
This card from Kathi D. uses the Sentimental DSP which is a Stampin’ Up! give-back product. Our company donates a bit of every purchase of this DSP for children’s literacy. The sentiment and dies are from the Christmas Labels Bundle.
Vickie G’s swap card features Graceful Deer and the Forever Forest stamp sets and the Forever Forest dies. The background uses the Fragrant Forest background stamp.
This Christmas Friends bundle swap card from Veronica S uses the Plaid 3D embossing folder, the small circle of DSP is from the Nests of Winter DSP. The Peppermint embellishments finish off a lovely card.
This next swap card uses the Gold dipped cards, the Gold Textured Adhesive-backed Dots, the So Swirly embossing folder. The Surfing Santa stamp set uses Staz-on Black ink and watercolored with Summer Splash on the surf board, and Garden Green, Crushed Curry and Cherry Cobbler and Petal Pink for his arms for the santa.
The last swap card from Lori V is a fun fold diorama card using Real Red as a base colored card stock and the Dearest Santa stamp set. Such a super sweet card!

Hope these Christmas cards in this swap give you loads of inspiration and get you in the mood to stamp! Now go and create some Christmas artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time! ONLY 20 more days until Christmas is here!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

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watercolored splatter 3D folder technique

watercolored splatter 3D folder technique

This card uses a special technique with an ink pad and water spritzer bottle and a 3D embossing folder.

Measurements:
BASE: Petunia Pop CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
1″ strip for the die
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper
2.5″ strip for the die

Press the Petunia Pop ink pad directly onto the Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder. Spray with water from the Stampin’ Spritzer directly onto the folder. Place the Basic White layer into the middle of the Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder.
Roll the layer through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss and dry the layer with the Heat Tool.
Adhere the Basic White layer to the Petunia Pop card base.
Die cut the Petunia Pop Glimmer Specialty Paper and pop up the tree onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and place in the middle of the embossed layer.
Stamp Merry Christmas onto the 1″ strip on the Petunia Pop cardstock with matching ink.
Die cut the strip with the banner die from the Greetings of the Season die set.
Add a Petunia Pop ribbon and pop up the die onto the strip onto the bottom of the card.
Add the pink Petunia Pop like color Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs onto the tree and the sentiment strip.
decorative trees simple christmas card in blueberry bushel and white

decorative trees simple christmas card in blueberry bushel and white

Sometimes all you are looking for is a simple card – especially when it comes to Christmas cards if you send out quite a few like I do!

This card fits the bill lovely and simple – requiring just a few steps and minimal layers!

Measurements:
BASE: Blueberry Bushel CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
1″ x 4″ strip
scrap for the die cut tree
Basic White layer: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″

Use the embossing buddy – rub over the 1″ strip of Blueberry Bushel cardstock and stamp the “O Christmas Tree” sentiment in Versamark ink in the center. Sprinkle the White embossing powder from the Embossing Basics pack and heat set with the Heat Tool.
Emboss one of the Basic White CS layers with the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder and adhere the strip to the lower 1/3 of the layer.
Adhere the Basic White embossed layer to the card front.
Die cut the snowflake tree die in Blueberry Bushel and adhere to the card center with glue.
Adhere Basic Rhinestone jewels to the card front to complete this simple Christmas card!
I love the winter-y vibe this blue and white card gives off. So elegant and simple!

Try making a few Christmas cards in plenty of time now so you will not feel rushed as the season approaches.

Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

more color mondays – calypso coral, peach pie and daffodil delight

more color mondays – calypso coral, peach pie and daffodil delight

Today’s More Color Monday features the Humble Home bundle on a Split Panel card. This fun take on a regular card still uses a half sheet of 8 1/2″ x 11″ piece of cardstock – just adding a twist!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
(2) 1 1/4″ x 4″
(1) 2 1/4″ x 4″
Peach Pie 4″ x 5 1/4″ and scrap for the punches
Calypso Coral scrap for the punches
Daffodil Delight scrap for the punches

Cut the 4 1/4″ x 11″ at 1 1/2″ then cut 2 1/2″ off the end then score at 1 1/2″
Save the cut off pieces we will be using!
Stamp the house image from the Humble Home stamp set on scrap pieces of the three colors Calypso Coral, Peach Pie and Daffodil Delight!
Punch all three houses out with the Humble Home punch and punch out an extra heart from each colored card stock.
Take the extra Basic White pieces (2) 1 1/4″ x 4″ and the 2 1/4″ x 4″ and place them in the 3D Forever Plaid folder. I placed the two smaller pieces up and down vertically in the folder and the larger piece in the folder horizontally so that the patterns were the same orientation when I adhere them to the card.
Adhere the plaid smaller panels to the panel just to the right of the score line on the card and the 1 1/2″ cut off piece.
Adhere the larger embossed piece on the 2 1/2″ cut off piece. Place tape on the shorter outer edges of the 2 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ piece. Place the 1 1/2″ cut off piece on the right hand edge of the inside of the card base. Adhere the larger piece across the two small embossed panels.
Adhere the three houses to the card front across the middle panel.
I took our pearls embellishments and my Dark Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends marker and colored three small pearls with the blends alcohol based marker. Allow a few minutes to dry and then using my Take Your Pick tool I added them to the card for a beautifully coordinated embellishment!
I used the heart punches on the outside and the inside of the card.
The hearts were a little bit bigger than the doorframes so I added the dots from the door frame with a Basic Black Stampin’ Write marker.
I decided to rework the card as the white on white did not effectively show the split panel design as well as I liked so I added a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Peach Pie to the inside of the card.
What a fun and different way to use a standard card size and give it a little twist LITERALLY!!!!

Try this fast and easy card alternative design and go and create a little artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie