more color mondays – secret sea, lost lagoon, and misty moonlight

more color mondays – secret sea, lost lagoon, and misty moonlight

by | Jun 16, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, In Colors, kits, masculine cards, more color mondays, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection

Today’s color challenge for this week’s More Color Mondays features Secret Sea, Lost Lagoon, and Misty Moonlight. This extended Z fold fun fold card is a paper pumpkin alternative for the Mountain Majesties May 2025 Paper Pumpkin.

Measurements:
BASE: Misty Moonlight CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″
Lost Lagoon CS: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
Envelope piece: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and scrap for die
PP card: 2 1/8″ x 5 1/4″
Secret Sea CS: scrap for die

Score the Misty Moonlight CS at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″.
Cut a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece out of the envelope.
Cut the Mountain Majesties card into a fourth 2 1/8″ x 5 1/4″.
Adhere the envelope piece onto the Lost Lagoon layer.
Adhere the 2 1/8″ card piece to the left hand side of the Lost Lagoon layer.
Die cut the Secret Sea scrap with one of the larger Spotlight on Nature dies.
Die cut the other side of the envelope with a smaller die cut from the Spotlight on Nature dies set.
Adhere the Secret Sea die cut above and to the right of the Lost Lagoon layer.
Adhere the Lost Lagoon layer onto the first panel of the z-fold.
Adhere the Two-toned Sparkle Gems around the card to finish it.

This is a fun alternative card from the May 2025 Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin.

Try a Paper Pumpkin subscription and see what alternatives you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 133679 ]
[133679]
$14.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 153081 ]
[153081]
$14.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
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]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$140.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]
[163580]
$35.00
Two Tone Sparkle Gems [ 164633 ]
[164633]
$9.50
may demonstrator swap cards

may demonstrator swap cards

by | Jun 13, 2025 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, masculine cards, new catalog, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

Time again for my monthly demonstrator swap cards – May was for all things new – new catalogs and new Online Exclusives.

The first card from Vickie G. starts with a Crumb Cake base embossed with the SO Swirly embossing folder. The Perennial Postage die creates a frame that encircles the focal point of multi colored background of Fresh Freesia, Darling Duckling, Cajun Craze and Strawberry Slush. The flowers from the Gallery Blooms stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored petals with the Wink of Stella.

Carol S’s swap card features the Florals in Bloom Suite. On a Secret Sea cardstock base, a small piece of DSP on the left hand side. The right side filled with stamped flowers and dies.
I love the word dies in this set! Such a bright, Spring card!
Lyn L’s swap card uses the Thoughtful Journeys DSP as the background and she stamped directly onto the DSP with the Peaceful Piers stamp set.
She created a fun surprise pop up on the inside of the card!
Lori V’s swap card features the Feathered Fun reversible stamp set embossed in White embossing powder and colored with Stampin’ Blends markers. She created the sparkly Azure Afternoon paper by painting Wink Of Stella directly onto the colored cardstock to add the extra slash of glitter!
This whimsical swap card using the new Along These Lines stamp set from the new 2025-2026 Annual catalog on Cloud Cover cardstock card base. She used the DSP from the Boho Vibes Suite Collection and a whimsical ribbon treatment along the middle of the DSP strip.
The next swap card was made by Maria W and inspired by a card done on Susancampfield.com, this gorgeous Beautiful Gallery Suite card is set on Basic Beige cardstock with Timid Tiger accents. I love the way the frame and the embossing folders line up – such a great detail!
The next swap card is a lovely z fold card featuring the Sunrise Sailing bundle by Robin C.
The extended Z fold features the hybrid embossing folder images of water in Misty Moonlight cardstock and the sky and clouds in the Cloud Cover cardstock, the boat in stamped in Misty Moonlight on Petunia Pop cardstock. There is some sweet stamping ont he inside and back of the card as well!
Veronica S’s swap card uses the beautiful dies from the Impressions Abloom Suite and this is a suite I do not owe and one of the bonuses of participating in Demonstrator swaps – getting beautiful samples from sets you do not have.
This lovely clean pallette of black and white with pops of Coastal Cabana and Strawberry Slush makes for a great card.
Hoping this month’s swap inspiration motivated you to get creating your own artwork – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Along These Lines Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 165352 ]
[165352]
$20.00
Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection (English) [ 165217 ]
[165217]
$139.25
Beautiful Motifs Bundle (English) [ 165206 ]
[165206]
$45.75
Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165198 ]
[165198]
$18.00
Feathered Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 165336 ]
[165336]
$21.00
Florals In Bloom Suite Collection (English) [ 165193 ]
[165193]
$122.50
Gallery Blooms Bundle [ 165213 ]
[165213]
$53.00
Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 165211 ]
[165211]
$19.00
Impressions Abloom Bundle (English) [ 165611 ]
[165611]
$48.50
Impressions Abloom Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165605 ]
[165605]
$20.00
Peaceful Pier Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 165331 ]
[165331]
$23.00
Pretty Florals Bundle [ 165179 ]
[165179]
$50.25
Pretty Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 165177 ]
[165177]
$19.00
Sunrise Sailing Bundle (English) [ 165497 ]
[165497]
$50.25
Sunrise Sailing Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165491 ]
[165491]
$20.00
Sweet Blooms Bundle (English) [ 165189 ]
[165189]
$51.25
Sweet Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165181 ]
[165181]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[166780]
$14.00
Boho Vibes 6
[165144]
$12.50
Florals In Bloom 12
[165175]
$12.50
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
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]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$140.00
Beautiful Motifs Dies [ 165205 ]
[165205]
$33.00
Damask Designs Embossing Folder [ 165214 ]
[165214]
$9.50
Gallery Blooms Dies [ 165212 ]
[165212]
$40.00
Impressions Abloom Dies [ 165610 ]
[165610]
$34.00
Perennial Postage Dies [ 162607 ]
[162607]
$33.00
Pretty Florals Dies [ 165178 ]
[165178]
$37.00
Sunrise Sailing Hybrid Embossing Folder [ 165496 ]
[165496]
$36.00
Sweet Blooms Dies (English) [ 165186 ]
[165186]
$33.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50
tent-fold stepper card

tent-fold stepper card

by | May 28, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, In Colors, online exclusives, techniques

Today’s blog post is an easy 3D fun fold. It is called a Tent-fold Stepper card featuring the Celebratory Sips suite of products.

Measurements:
BASE: Strawberry Slush CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
score at 4″, 8″, 9″ and 9 3/4″
DSP: 3 3/4″ x 4″ and 1″ x 3 3/4″
scraps for fussy cutting
Basic White CS: 3 3/4″ x 4″

Score the card base at 4″, 8″, 9″ and 9 3/4″.
Fold the card base at the score lines, valley fold at 4″, valley fold at 8″, valley fold at 9″ and a mountain fold at 9 3/4″.

Stamp the “Cheers” sentiment in Strawberry Slush ink in the center of the Basic White CS.

Adhere to the second panel with the word across the 4 1/4″ side.

Adhere the 1″ x 3 3/4″ DSP strip to the bottom panel.

Adhere the 3 3/4″ x 4″ DSP piece on the outside of the first panel.

Fussy cut some cocktail glasses from the 12″ x 12″ DSP.

Stamp the sentiment Cheers in Strawberry Slush on Basic White CS scrap, fussy cut a diagonal line after the stamped image. Pop up the sentiment piece onto the small panel. Adhere the three cocktail glasses around the sentiment.

Adhere three 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls around the sentiment.

This 3D fun fold is an easy card that showcases this fun paper. Try this card with your own stash and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Celebratory Sips Suite Collection (English) [ 165600 ]
[165600]
$78.75
Cheers & Sips Bundle (English) [ 165594 ]
[165594]
$41.25
Cheers & Sips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165588 ]
[165588]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165625 ]
[165625]
$14.00
Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165286 ]
[165286]
$9.00
Celebratory Sips 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165586 ]
[165586]
$12.50
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
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]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Cheers & Sips Dies [ 165593 ]
[165593]
$27.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50
floral in bloom criss cross card

floral in bloom criss cross card

by | May 23, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, In Colors, new catalog, techniques

This criss cross card is an easy fun fold and the Floral in Bloom Suite is the perfect set of products for this fun canvas.

Measurements:
BASE: Strawberry Slush CS: (2) 4 1/4″ x 11″
scraps for dies
DSP: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
scraps for dies

Score the Strawberry Slush CS at 5 1/2″ and cut from the middle score line top edge to the bottom corner on both pieces.
Cut a 1/4″ off of only one of the stright sides opposite the diagonal cut.
Adhere the two pieces of cardstock together with the piece that is 1/4″ shorter on the inside with the top and bottom and score lines all lined up!
Cut the 2 DSP layers in half diagonally and then paying attention to the direction of the pattern
cut the layers that will match up with the triangles on the outside of the card 1/4″ off both straight sides.
I stamped the inside sentiment in Strawberry Slush ink onto the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer make sure it is lower than the criss cross so it is hidden when the card is closed.
I adhered one of the 1/4″ DSP discards below the sentiment.
Adhere the diagional DSP pieces. to the outside of the diagonal criss cross panels of the card.
I die cut the Large Flower from the Pretty Florals dies and the Bloom word die from the Sweet Blooms die set in Strawberry Slush cardstock and die cut the word matte from the Sweet Blooms dies and the inside detail of the flower from the Pretty Florals dies in Basic White.
I adhered the white inside flower detail to the large flower in strawberry slush and adhered it to the outside diagonal card panel so it lined up where the criss cross intersects.
I adhered the white word matte below the flower.
I adhered the Strawberry Slush cardstock word die onto the Basic White matte.
I adhered the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls to the outside of the card to finish it off!
Try this fun and easy fun fold and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Florals In Bloom Suite Collection (English) [ 165193 ]
[165193]
$122.50
Pretty Florals Bundle [ 165179 ]
[165179]
$50.25
Pretty Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 165177 ]
[165177]
$19.00
Sweet Blooms Bundle (English) [ 165189 ]
[165189]
$51.25
Sweet Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165181 ]
[165181]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[166780]
$14.00
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2
[165625]
$14.00
Florals In Bloom 12
[166643]
$17.00
Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165286 ]
[165286]
$9.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
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]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Pretty Florals Dies [ 165178 ]
[165178]
$37.00
Sweet Blooms Dies (English) [ 165186 ]
[165186]
$33.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50
mixed media pop out fun fold

mixed media pop out fun fold

by | May 9, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, my favorites, online exclusives, techniques

This is a fun movement card that has two “arms” that swing out from under a DSP covered box.

Measurements:
BASE: Poppy Parade CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Piece #1 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ score at 1/2″ and 1″
Piece #2 2 1/2″ x 3″
Piece #3 1″ x 3 1/4″ scored at 1/2″, 1″ and 2 3/4″
Pieces #4 and 5 (2) 2 1/4″ x 2 3/8″
Piece #6 1 3/8″ x 7 1/2″ scored
DSP
Piece #1 2 1/4″ x 3 1/4″
Piece #2 2 1/4″ x 2 3/4″
Piece #4 and 5 2 1/8″ x 2 1/4″

Take the 1 3/8″ x 7 1/2″ mechanism and score on the 1 3/8″ side at 1/2″ and 1″
turn on the 7 1/2″ side and score at the 2 1/2″ mark from the top score line to the upper edge and score at the 2 1/2″ mark below the bottom line to the bottom edge.

There are three long sections going down the 7 1/2″ side in the 1 3/8″ x 7 1/2″ layer.
Draw a mark 1/2″ inside the small score line.
Draw a line from the mark to the top of the score line on the narrower strip, then draw another line to the bottom of the score line on the equal strip.

Repeat on the other side.

Score the lines with the Take Your Pick tool.

Cut the four corners from the 1 3/8″ x 7 1/2″ piece.
Fold the scored pieces at the drawn lines.
One side will have an extra flap this will be positioned towards the card front. Bend the score line upwards.
Flip the mechanism over so that the extra flap piece is facing downwards and place glue on the top portion of the mechanism as shown in the photo below.
Place the glue side down on the back of the inside of the card – position the mechanism so it is in the center of the card butting up to the score line.
Close the card front and rub in the middle of the card to secure the glue and bottom of the mechanism to the inside of the card.
The center section of the mechanism should have the tab facing upwards at this point.
Place glue on the back center section – NOT ON THE TAB yet! – above the score line on the mechanism as in the photo below – and close the card front to secure the mechanism to the card front.
The mechanism will be secured on each side of the card and have the front tab free and two arms of the mechanism one off to each side.
Adhere the DSP pieces to the Poppy Parade cardstock pieces:
Adhere the 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 DSP piece to the 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ above the score lines.
Adhere the 2 1/4″ x 2 3/4″ DSP piece to the
2 1/2″ X 3″ piece.
Adhere the (2) 2 1/8″ x 2 1/4″ DSP pieces to the 2 1/4″ x 2 3/8″ pieces of cardstock.
Place glue on the left hand arm of the mechanism and position the 2 1/4″ x 2 3/8″ piece with the 2 3/8″ piece along the arm.
Place glue on the right hand arm and glue the 2 3/8″ side of the 2 1/4″ x 2 3/8″ piece to this arm of the mechanism.
Place a thin line of liquid glue to the back edge that is not scored and adhere to the tab on the mechanism.
Fold the mechanism cover at the second score line flatten out the cardstock and place glue on the outer edge and close the card and adhere it to the back portion of the card.
You will need to place the “wings” of the mechanism under the cover before closing the card. This will be the cover for the pop out mechanism!
Take the 1″ x 3 1/4″ cardstock piece and score at 1/2″, 1″ and 2 3/4″
PLace glue on the single tab and place face down in the center of the cover and close the card to secure rubbing over the card to let the glue adhere.
Fold the other side at the second score line and place glue on the first section only. Close the card and secure the cardstock piece to the inside of the card front. It will form a pop up box for the 2 1/2″ x 3″ card stock piece to adhere to.

Place liquid glue to the front of that box.

Lie the 2 1/2″ x 3″ DSP covered piece – face down with the DSP facing down towards the DSP on the cover piece and close the card front and rub on the mechanism to adhere this piece to the upper box.
I stamped two tulip images from the Mixed Florals stamp set and colored them with Poppy Parade, Petal Pink and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends markers and then die cut them.
Now the mechanism and the covers are complete and this is what the card inside will look like.
I cut up one of the tulip images and adhered pieces to the pop out wings of the mechanism so that flowers appear when the pop out is engaged!
I also stamped two sentiments from the Mixed Labels stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and die cut with the sentiment dies from that set.
I placed the “I’m so glad we’re friends on the inside cover of the mechanism.
I adhered the second tulip image to the outside of the card.
I popped up the other sentiment piece on the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I added Silver edged sheer ribbon around the card for closure.
I added some of the extra tulip pieces leftover from the inside of the card and popped them up over the ribbon to hold it in place and added Basic Grey and Smoky Slate Pearls to the card to finish it off with a little sparkle!

This is a perfect WOW card for that someone special!
Try this or another one of my fun fold tutorials and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Mixed Media Florals Suite Collection (English) [ 164659 ]
[164659]
$128.00
Mixed Florals Bundle [ 164642 ]
[164642]
$56.50
Mixed Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 164639 ]
[164639]
$24.00
Mixed Labels Bundle (English) [ 164653 ]
[164653]
$39.50
Mixed Labels Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 164643 ]
[164643]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119793 ]
[119793]
$8.75
Mixed Media Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164638 ]
[164638]
$12.50
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Mixed Florals Dies [ 164641 ]
[164641]
$39.00
Mixed Labels Dies [ 164652 ]
[164652]
$21.00
Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154958 ]
[154958]
$11.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154885 ]
[154885]
$11.00
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154893 ]
[154893]
$11.00
Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls [ 163416 ]
[163416]
$7.50