glow of harvest specialty designer series paper

glow of harvest specialty designer series paper

by | Aug 26, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, product of the month, specialty papers

I used a recent card sketch #129 and created a simple card from this sketch with the new August Product of the Month Specialty Paper called Glow of Harvest!

I wish you could see this paper in person it has a beautiful pearlized surface that glitters in the light!

Measurements:
BASE: Very Vanilla CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, scrap for die, 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: 2″ x 5 1/4″

I embossed the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Very vanilla CS layer with the upcoming Softly Woven 3D embossing folder from the September-December 2026 catalog debuting next Tuesday, September 1st.
Adhere to the Very Vanilla CS base.
Adhere the 2″ x 5 1/4″ layer of DSP to the left-hand side of the card base.
I stamped the Thinking of You sentiment from the upcoming Thinking of You Bundle from the new catalog in Crumb Cake ink and blended the edges of the Spotlight on Nature circle die.

I added Antique pearls around the sentiment to finish off this easy card made special with this gorgeous pearlized specialty paper!

I had a shorter piece of DSP so I created the same card with this piece.
I cut two different patterns of the Glow of Harvest DSP into 1″ x 4″ strips and added every other pattern to the card front of a Cajun Craze card base.

I added a small piece of Golden Glow ribbon and adhered it under the sentiment strip using the Thinking of You stamp set in Golden Glow ink and blended with the same ink.

I added three 2026-2028 In Color Golden Glow dots to finish off this easy DSP card with coordinated flair.

My last sample uses the Thinking of You dies colored the inside with Calypso Coral ink and blending brush and adhered to a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of DSP and a Pecan Pie cardstock base. I fussy cut a white pumpkin from another pattern and popped that up under the die words. I finished this card off with more Antique Pearls!

If you have a wish list and love this Fall themed paper get it for $5 with your qualifying order and make some easy Designer Series paper Fall cards with this August Product of the Month!

Now it’s your turn to create something beautiful – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

PS – all upcoming SNEAK PEAK products will not be shown in the photo links below until they become available September 1st!

Product List
Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166784 ]
[166784]
$14.00
Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119684 ]
[119684]
$14.00
Glow Of Harvest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 168598 ]
[168598]
$5.00
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147101 ]
[147101]
$9.00
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147116 ]
[147116]
$11.00
Golden Glow Classic Stampin' Pad [ 167676 ]
[167676]
$14.00
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
Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]
[163580]
$35.00
Golden Glow 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon [ 167548 ]
[167548]
$9.00
Antique Pearls [ 164679 ]
[164679]
$9.00
more color mondays – pretty peacock, lemon lime twist and pool party

more color mondays – pretty peacock, lemon lime twist and pool party

by | Jul 6, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, die cutting, masculine cards, more color mondays, my favorites, sketch challenge, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge is also a sketch challenge! It’s a Twofer as we say in my family – two for the price of one LOL!

This is a great way to use scraps as well! Lots of great ideas in this card!

Measurement:
BASE: Lemon Lime Twist CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 1/4″,1/2″and/or
3/4″ strips that are at least 3″ in length
Basic White CS: 3″ square, 3 1/2″ x 4″ scrap for
die cut
Pool Party CS: 3 1/4″ square, 1/4″,1/2″and/or
3/4″ strips that are at least 3″ in length
Pretty Peacock CS: 1/4″,1/2″and/or
3/4″ strips that are at least 3″ in length

Take the Basic White CS square and add adhesive over the entire surface – I used Stampin’ Seal around the edges and a strip or two in the middle. Lay cardstock strips over the Basic White cardstock to cover the entire square and the trim the overhang.
Add Stampin’ Dimensionals on the Basic White layer backside. Adhere to the Pool Party square.
Adhere the colored cardstock strip focal point onto the top center of the card. Adhere a white leave die over the popped up strips, in this case I used the leaf die from the Nature’s Symphony die set.
Stamp the sentiment from the WIld Bunch Product of the Month stamps et in Pretty Peacock ink centered below the strips.
Adhere the Dots embellishments around the sentiment to finish off the card!
With just a few tweeks you can get a different look – I had a die cut that ripped so I used the smaller section to make an additional card using the butterfly stamp and die from the Extraordinary Life Bundle. I stamped them in Pretty Peacock ink and then added Wink of Stella over them for a nice subtle sparkle!

Try your hand at this strip card design today and let me know what you design! Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Extraordinary Life Bundle (English) [ 167719 ]
[167719]
$52.00
Extraordinary Life Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167713 ]
[167713]
$25.00
Nature's Symphony Bundle (English) [ 166926 ]
[166926]
$46.75
Nature's Symphony Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166919 ]
[166919]
$19.00
Wild Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167987 ]
[167987]
$5.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 144245 ]
[144245]
$14.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 122924 ]
[122924]
$14.00
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 150880 ]
[150880]
$14.00
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [ 150083 ]
[150083]
$11.00
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
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
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
Extraordinary Life Dies [ 167718 ]
[167718]
$33.00
Nature's Symphony Dies [ 166925 ]
[166925]
$33.00
Array Of Dots [ 167559 ]
[167559]
$8.50
Dewdrops Embellishments [ 167748 ]
[167748]
$9.00
Shimmering Dots [ 167949 ]
[167949]
$8.50
product of the month – wild bunch card

product of the month – wild bunch card

by | Jun 17, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, embossing folders, In Colors, my favorites, product of the month, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s card features the newest Product of the Month incentive – spend $75 before shipping, tax and coupons and this sweet set of whimsical animals and sentiments can be yours for $5!

This card also uses Card Sketch #124! Play along and make a card using this sketch – if you do send me a photo I would love to see your interpretation of the sketch. I love sketches, especially when you need a little inspiration and don’t we all sometimes! Remember a sketch is just a starting point! Here I turned the sketch on it’s side and used it in landscape instead of portrait mode!

Measurements:
BASE: Crisp Cantaloupe CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 1/4″ strip
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scraps for stamping
animals, 1/2″ strip

Stamp each of the animals from the Wild Bunch stamp set in the Basic Black Hybrid Ink Pad on a scrap piece of Basic White CS.

Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment on a 1/2″ Basic White CS strip and then stamp the checkered pattern on either side of the sentiment in the Basic Black Hybrid ink pad.

Here is a SNEAK PEAK of the recent pre-order for the July Online Exclusives – remember we now offer Online ONLY stamps and bundles and other goodies to keep our offerings fresh and exciting so do not forget to peruse the Online ONLY catalog so you do not miss all the new offerings!

This is a very sweet embossing folder called Swirls of Magic and is my favorite new item from the July pre-order!

It pairs perfectly with these whimsical animals!
I embossed the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer.

Adhere the embossed layer to the Crisp Cantaloupe CS base.
Adhere the 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ Crisp Cantaloupe strip across the bottom of the Basic White embossed layer.
Color in the animals with Crisp Cantaloupe, Smoky Slate, Golden Glow, Gray Granite, Crumb Cake, Darling Duckling and Barely Blush Stampin’ Blends markers.
Color the openings in the letters and the blocks with the Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush for some subtle sparkle on the 1/2″ Basic White sentiment strip.

Adhere the 1/2″ strip above the Crisp Cantaloupe 1/4″ strip across the bottom of the card.

Start on the right-hand side of the card and start adhering the animals above the sentiment strip on the card.
Adhere the animals across the width of the card – popping up one of them I chose the snail to pop up above the Happy Birthday sentiment!
Wrap the Crisp Cantaloupe ribbon around the top of the card front and tie in a knot.
I added two Crisp Cantaloupe 2026-2028 In Color Dots to the card around the sentiment!
I decided I wanted a little more sparkle on the card so I added a little more shimmer brush to the cow’s muzzle and the snails shell! It is hard to see in photos but the shimmer is very fun!
Try this sketch when you have some free crafting time and see what you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

P.S. Reminder: The Swirls of Magic embossing folder will not be available until the July Online Exclusives are released so it will not appear below in the photo clickables because it is not available to the public to order yet!

Product List
Wild Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167987 ]
[167987]
$5.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[166780]
$14.00
Crisp Cantaloupe 8 1/2
[167693]
$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
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Barely Blush Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 167667 ]
[167667]
$12.00
Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 167669 ]
[167669]
$12.00
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154882 ]
[154882]
$12.00
Darling Duckling Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 165288 ]
[165288]
$12.00
Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 167682 ]
[167682]
$12.00
Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154886 ]
[154886]
$12.00
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154904 ]
[154904]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush [ 167661 ]
[167661]
$10.00
Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8
[167552]
$9.00
2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [ 167546 ]
[167546]
$9.00
split front berry botanical vellum card

split front berry botanical vellum card

by | May 18, 2026 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, product of the month, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays card features the newest Product of the Month – Berry Botanical 12″ x 12″ Vellum.

This fun fold card is a split front card.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, 4 1/4 x 5 3/8″, (2) 1″ x 5 1/4″,
scrap for the sentiment
Vellum: 3″ x 5 3/8″
Strawberry Slush CS: (2) 1″ x 5 3/8″

Cut the card front at 1 1/8″ from the left hand edge of the card – from the score line to the top of the card edge.
Cut the same slit on teh right hand side of the card front.
Place Stampin’ Seal on the inside edge of the two outside panels.
Attach the Vellum to the two panels.
Place the two pieces of Strawberry Slush CS on the inside panels.
Emboss the Basic White CS layer with the NEW Floral Spray 3D embossing folder.
Cut into three pieces (2) 1 1/8″, and 2″ pieces.
Attach the 2″ embossed piece to the center panel of the card front.

Attach the (2) 1 1/8″ on the outside of the card inside.

Color the center embossed flower with the Strawberry Slush ink and a blending brush.
Emboss the (2) 1″ x 5 1/4″ and adhere to the card front outside panels.
Die cut from the Spotlight on Nature dies and Stamp in Strawberry Slush ink a sentiment from the Splash and Relax stamp set and brush the edges of the circle die.

Pop up the sentiment piece and place over the embossed panel on the right hand side of the card front.

Place three In Color Dots on the card to complete this fun multi leveled split front fun fold card!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Splash & Relax Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167901 ]
[167901]
$21.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[166780]
$14.00
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2
[165625]
$14.00
Berry Botanical Vellum 12
[167985]
$5.00
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
Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]
[163580]
$35.00
Floral Spray 3 D Embossing Folder [ 167946 ]
[167946]
$12.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50
eyelet blooms die card

eyelet blooms die card

by | Apr 29, 2026 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, techniques

Today’s blog post is all about the great new Product of the month (April POM – Eyelet Blooms Die #167984) it came out the first week of April and I have been meaning to have a play with it and take some photos, design some cards but this month has been a little crazy and it just got away from me – so here it is the end of the month but they are still available as well as the stamp set from last month March POM – Notes of Spring (#167979) and the popular Februray POM – Painted Illustrations DSP #167977)

I have several samples using a retired DSP called Fancy Flora.

Measurements:
BASE: Petal Pink CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, scrap for sentiment matte
die
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for sentiment die

TIP: This eyelet die is EXTREMELY detailed and if you run it through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the #1 BASE plate, #2 thin-die adapter, and inbetween (2) #3 cutting plates – it cuts the design but does not grab most of the little dot cut outs BUT if you run it through the machine a second time with our NEW Impressions Plate it helps take out more of those pesky little pieces!

The New Impressions Plate will be available on May 5th (#167767) and will retail for $11! Wait until you see the things it can do and this is one more!

For the first card sample I cut the Eyelet Blooms die cardstock in half 2″ x 5 1/2″.

I wrapped some Petal Pink ribbon around the eyelet layer and secured with Scotch tape.

I adhered the DSP to the card front leaving an even border and adhered the eyelet ribbon layer to the center.
I die cut two smaller consecutive Party Banner dies – the larger of the two in Petal Pink CS scrap and the smaller of the two in DSP. I chose a less busy portion of the remaining 2″ piece to stamp upon.
I stamped a sentiment from the upcoming Sending Salutations – a great new sentiments set in the new catalog in Blueberry Bushel ink.
Adhere the DSP to the Petal Pink matte and pop up on Stampin’ Dimensionals above the ribbon on the card front.
I added some Petal Pink embellishments and the card is complete! Easy and so sweet with the eyelet!
I did a similar card with the reverse pattern from the Fancy Flora paper but tied the ribbon around the entire card front and then attached the sentiment piece.
For the next two cards I used the whole eyelet die piece over the DSP – this gives a subtle color background to the tiny openings in the eyelet – the first card has the more solid blue paint pattern and the second has the multi-colored paint pattern underneath the eyelets.
Remember if you spend $75 before coupons and tax and shipping you can have the Eyelet Blooms Die or February or March’s Product of the month bonuses for ONLY $5!

Also any of the NEW catalog products will not appear below in the photo links because they are not yet available to order for customers!

Now go and create some artwork of your very own – it is a rainy day here and a perfect day for creation – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146985 ]
[146985]
$14.00
Fancy Flora 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 160413 ]
[160413]
$12.00
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147138 ]
[147138]
$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
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Eyelet Blooms Die [ 167984 ]
[167984]
$5.00
Party Banners Dies [ 165264 ]
[165264]
$40.00
Pearlized Faceted Circles [ 166978 ]
[166978]
$8.00