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open house and 250th post!

by nataliegramleystamps | Feb 20, 2023 | card samples, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper, techniques

This afternoon marks my first Stampin’ Up! Open House in my new home! Sale-a-bration is winding down and I will have a couple of Make-N-Takes to stamp and fun, food and prizes!
Come out and join me today from 1-3pm come for a few minutes or stay the whole time!

I will have pre-made cards for sale as well as retired stamps at deep discounted prices!

Here are the two cards we will be making for the Make-n-takes:

This card uses two Sale-a-bration items! The Dandy Designs DSP – this pack is loaded with sweet designs for this Designer Series paper pack that you can earn for FREE! I have paired it with the Adorable Owls Sale-a-bration stamp set at the Level One $50 merchandise award level! It is a Z fun fold and uses some of the Balmy Blue patterned paper in the set.

The second card uses Favored Flowers in a card that highlights our double sided coordinating papers by showing both sides!

Come out tomorrow – message me for the address if you are in the Conneaut Lake PA area and I will get you directions!
Come discover the hidden artist inside of you – oh so ready to come out and play!

We will celebrate this 250th post as well with a special surprise!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Favored Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160833]

$12.00

Dandy Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160836]

$30.00

Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English)

[160416]

$23.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.75

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$9.25

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

$9.25

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

$9.25

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$9.25

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

$9.25

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$8.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Watercolor Pencils

[141709]

$16.00

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

[149014]

$12.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Something Fancy Dies

[160424]

$28.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

[155615]

$7.00

← favored flowers cards - sale-a-bration 11 days left library class today 1-3pm →

early bird swap cards

by nataliegramleystamps | Jan 13, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper

I said it before and I will say it again I love to swap! the ideas alone are awesome and connecting with other sister demonstrators around the country is so much fun. During Sale-a-bration Stampin’ Up! is offering some crazy deals on our Starter Kit!
Sale-A-Bration is an excellent time for any one who has been thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! In addition to the already excellent value of the Starter Kit, if you decides to sign up as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration, you can choose from three incredible options:

** Option 1: The exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine ($63 USD) + your choice of $175 USD* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129 USD.

** Option 2: The original white Mini Machine ($63 USD) + your choice of $175 USD* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129 USD.

** Option 3: Your choice of $175 USD* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99 USD.

*$175 in Stampin’ Up! products inside the Special Sale-a-bration Starter Kit is $50 USD more product than the standard Starter Kit offer!

So if you ever contemplated joining my team NOW IS THE TIME TO DO IT!!!! Let me know if you are interested and I can help walk you through the process if needed – although it is simple!

Swapping with other demonstrators is one of the many perks as well as many other support benefits – on-line and by phone! Below are some of the recent swaps I have received!

I have two cards that I received after I posted my November swap post – these were cards from the Annual catalog. This first card is from Jenne T. and features Whiskey Business stamp set – such a great masculine card!

The last November swap card I received is from Susan K and uses the Cup of Tea Bundle (#158667) and the DSP Tea Boutique (#158659) for a sweet card for a dear friend!

One last November swap card, Sue D used the Heron Habitat Bundle (#158897) and the Lovely in Linen DSP ((#158644)

December’s swap was an early bird swap from the new 2023 Sale-a-bration and January to April mini catalogs. This next card was designed by Susan W and features the Love Cat stamp set. Too cute!

Robin G also used the Love Cats stamp set (#160410) with the Time Worn 3D Embossing Folder (#156505) and the Picture This Die set (#155559).

Lyn L’s card uses the Friendly Gnomes (#160714) stamp set and the FREE sale-a-bration Designer Series paper Day at the Farm (#160835).

The card below from Carol S. combines the color palate from the coordinating DSP from the beautiful Regency Park Suite of products (#160583) which includes the Sentimental Park bundle (#160567) (a punch bundle called Petal Park Bundle (#160577), Textured 12 x 12 Shimmer Paper (#160838), Night of Navy Bordered Ribbon (#160581) all of these were not used on this card) a Cane Weaver 3D embossing folder (#160580), Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots (#160582) and Regency Park 6×6 Designer Series Paper (#160559).

Lori V’s masculine card features the Ready to Ride Suite Collection (#160768) which includes the Legendary Ridy Bundle (#160763), the Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder (#160766), the Ready to Ride D|Specialty Designer Series Paper (#160752) and the Adhesive-Backed Studs (#160767 not used on this card)

This bordered Z fold card by Vickie G uses the Go To Greeting for the repeated Happy Birthday on the card front (#158763) and A Grand Kid (#152500) for the sentiment on the middle panel and the Adorable Owls (#160269) for the 2 owl images from the 2023 Sale-a-bration FREE Item One merchandise.

Veronica S’s card features the Lucky Clover Punch Bundle (#160613) and cases the card directly from page 41 of the catalog – see how easy CASE -ing a card can be!

This next card was designed by Marie W and features the Country Floral Lane Suite (#160390) which uses the Designer Series paper Country Floral DSP (#160375) and the Country Bouquet stamp set (#160377). This suite also includes three items not used on this card: Country Gingham DSP (#160388), Pastel adhesive-backed Sequins (#160387) and the Real Red and Burlap ribbon combo (#160386)

Denise W’s card uses the Thanks a Bunch sale-a-bration stamp set (#160816), Day at the Farm DSP (#160835) Label me Lovely punch (#151296) and Brushed Metallic Dots (#156506)
for a vibrant thank you card!

One more Adorable Owl Sale-a-bration sample from fellow demonstrator Jennie T. Great way to use up your scraps of Designer Series Paper!

So many lovely things created and used for inspiration – what will you use for the inspiration for your next piece of art? Go out and create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Whiskey Business Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152550]

$19.00

Cup Of Tea Bundle (English)

[158667]

$45.00

Love Cats Cling Stamp Set (English)

[160410]

$21.00

Friendly Gnomes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160714]

$24.00

Regency Park Suite Collection (English)

[160583]

$138.75

Sentimental Park Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160561]

$24.00

Adorable Owls Cling Stamp Set (English)

[160269]

$19.00

Ready To Ride Suite Collection (English)

[160768]

$84.75

Lucky Clover Bundle (English)

[160613]

$36.00

Country Floral Lane Suite Collection (English)

[160390]

$78.75

Thanks A Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160816]

$18.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.75

Day At The Farm 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160835]

$12.00

Regency Park 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160559]

$12.00

Country Floral Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160375]

$12.00

Country Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160388]

$12.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Metal Plate 3 D Embossing Folder

[160766]

$10.00

Cane Weave 3 D Embossing Folder

[160580]

$10.00

Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder

[156505]

$10.00

Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder

[154317]

$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots

[156506]

$9.00

Heart Pearls

[159190]

$8.00

Elegant Faceted Gems

[152464]

$7.50

2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots

[159186]

$8.00

← reversible stamps - double your fun amazing thanks peek through card →

three angle designer series cards

by nataliegramleystamps | Jan 9, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper, techniques

3 angled DSP cards are so easy and can vary with your imagination! Take a Basic White cardstock base and three sheets of cardstock and DSP and you have the makings of a quick and easy card that can vary as far as your willing to test it!
Measurements:
Thick White Cardstock (3) 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Basic White cardstock (1) 4″ x 5 1/4″
Dandy Designs (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″
scraps of White and a coordinating colored
cardstock
Take the 3 pieces of 4″ x 5 1/4″ pieces of paper
– make sure that the two pieces of DSP coordinate and different designs are facing upwards.
Make the first angled cut anywhere on the left side of the 5 1/4″ side and angle it into the bottom right hand corner.
Starting at the top right hand corner angle the paper to the desired angle and starting in the middle of the paper cut down to the edge of the paper and then reverse to the upper corner (do not start the cut at the point of the corner as you can crumple the corner edge)
You will now have three pieces of each type of paper.

Take the White cardstock and run it through a 3D Embossing Folder of your choice for a little depth and dimension. I used the Timeworn Type.

The angled cuts will match exactly because you cut them at the same time.

Alternate the three different pieces and get the base for three different cards!

Adhere the left corner piece to the matching corner of the card base.

Make sure to get the tape to the edges of each of the separate sections and adhere the top right hand corner piece to the card.

Adhere the bottom piece to the card base.

Die cut a matte out of coordinating colored cardstock (I choose Balmy Blue) and I die cut with the Layering Circles dies. Cut a smaller Basic White cardstock to fit inside the matte (I used the Stylish Shapes) Stamp an image and color with Stampin’ Blends. I used the Adorable Owls Sale-a-bration set and use the Bronze and Ivory blends and the Light Balmy Blue.

Adhere the stamped circle to the Balmy Blue matte and pop up the Owl on Stampin’ Dimensionals. Place White Glittered Organdy ribbon behind the popped up circle and adhere to the card where the three papers converge.

Add the new Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the card and a sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink to the lower right hand side and so cute you are done!
Try this with some of your own DSP or better yet put in an order and get some FREE Designer Series Paper out of the 2023 Sale-a-bration catalog.
The current hostess code is SWXBZUH9 and go out and create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie