interlocking gate fold

interlocking gate fold

by | Nov 17, 2021 | card samples, fun fold

Today is the last day for the Seasonal Sale so if you need or want any colors of cardstock, inks or have been wishing for a special die set today is the day! Or tell you husband to call me so we can get you those supplies as a “surprise” Christmas gift – just send me a list before he calls!! LOL The Seasonal Sale is 10% off Cardstock, 15% off inks and 20% off dies.

Today’s tutorial is another gate fold the base is similar to Monday’s card but this card has two opposing “arms” attached to the card to help open up the gates on this fold. It is a fun alternative gatefold card.

Measurements:

Misty Moonlight bas: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 2 1/8″ and fold the other end in to meet the edge in the card center.
Balmy Blue: (2) 2″ x 5 3/8″
Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″ for the inside

Side Flaps:
Misty Moonlight: (2) 1 5/8″ x 4″
Basic White (2) 1 1/2″ x 3 7/8″

Cut the side flaps and I die cut the snowflake “cookie” from the Frosted Gingerbread stamp set in the Blue Glitter Ombre paper x2 for the card front embellishments.
Stamp the sentiment on the top flap and stamp the snowflake in Balmy Blue (second generation over the sentiment and full strength on the bottom flap.
Stamp the Balmy Blue front panels with Balmy Blue ink and the snowflakes from the Sparkle of the season stamp set. Adhere to the front panels.
Adhere the flaps after stamping the background images and the sentiment.
Pop up the snowflakes from the Frosted Gingerbread stamp set – the solid snowflake cookie die in the blue piece of Glitter Ombre paper and the “frosting” part of the snowflake die in Basic White. Adhere with Tombo glue and allow to dry before placing on the card.
Add Rhinestone for some bling on the card front and ! How about you!

I hope that you are able to get a little crafting done today – take time to do a little something you love and go out and creat some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2
[153081]
$8.75
Balmy Blue 8-1/2
[146982]
$8.75
Ombre 12
[155784]
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$9.75
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad
[153118]
$7.50
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
[147105]
$7.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$120.00
Gingerbread Dies
[156320]
$33.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
$5.00
specialty papers – so many choices!

specialty papers – so many choices!

by | Oct 8, 2021 | card samples, specialty papers

We LOVE Stampin’ Up! for so many reasons – but one of the best has to be the Gorgeous papers they keep producing! This year is no different – besides the fantastic Designer Series papers there are so many new Specialty papers that it is so difficult to choose what to show you – so I thought I would show you a bunch of different cards using different types of specialty papers!
Cork Specialty paper (#156393) featured on page 55 of the July to December 2021 mini catalog is amazingly thin cork with paper backing allowing you to cut this paper without tearing. You can stamp directly onto the paper and it adds the most incredible texture to your cards. To this card I stamped a few leaves from the Gorgeous Leaves stamp set (#153365), added Brushed Metallic Adhesive backed Dots (#156506) and the Gold Fine Art ribbon (#154561)
I used the Cork Specialty paper on this second sample and added black cardstock with silhouette die cuts from the Nature’s Harvest bundle. (#156813). The Black and White Gingham ribbon (#156485) and Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots (#156506) complete the look!
Starting with the coordinating color of cardstock- Poppy Parade, I mounted a 2″ x 5 1/2″ strip of the newer Ombre Specialty paper (#155784) to the front of the card. I added a white Nature’s Harvest die and the some ribbon to finish the card.
Silver Foil Specialty pack (#156457) creates the perfect sparkly material for snowflakes! I splattered some Wink of Stella on the base of the card! Adhered the die cut snowflake from the Frosted Gingerbread Bundle!
Last but not least this card is made with the 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum. I cut the vellum to 4″ x 5 1/4″ and adhere it to the Basic White cardstock with the multi-purpose glue all over the back of the vellum! Added a black die cut from the Artistic Dies set!
Can you see that Shimmer – crazy sparkle!! I LOVE it! Hopefully I have inspired you to go out and create some art – one stamp at a time!
Product List
Artistically Inked Bundle (English)
[155456]
$53.00
Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set
[154542]
$24.00
Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[155052]
$17.00
Nature's Harvest Bundle (English)
[156813]
$53.00
Basic Black 8-1/2
[121045]
$8.75
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$9.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad
[155670]
$7.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$120.00
Artistic Dies
[155371]
$35.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
$5.00
Pale Papaya 3/8
[155672]
$7.00
Nature's Harvest Bundle (English)
[156813]
$53.00
Ombre 12
[155784]
$10.00
Cork 12
[156393]
$7.50
Black & White 1/4
[156485]
$7.00
Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots
[156506]
$9.00
3/8
[154561]
$7.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
using background stamps to create a multi-layered colored look

using background stamps to create a multi-layered colored look

by | Oct 6, 2021 | card samples, my favorites, techniques

I think abstract stamps are often like clouds – each person can look at the same cloud and invent something completely different in their mind’s eye! For me – I absolutely adore the Artistically Inked Bundle and have done a lot of amazing things with the stamps and dies but to be honest even though I LOVE the alcohol ink technique – the look of the large abstract stamp always looked like a newborn baby gerbil to me! LOL! (Not happy memories of my childhood!) BUT once I started playing with this odd shaped stamp I absolutely fell in love with the possibilities!

One half sheet of cardstock, four ink colors, a few rhinestones, ribbon and a black diecut and the result is stunning especially for a single layer card!

Cut an 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet of Basic White cardstock on the 11″ side in half at 5 1/2″ mark. Score at 4 1/4″ and get out an abstract stamp – there are many in the catalog – go find one that you have in your collection and play!

OK tell me now that I mention it doesn’t it look like a sleeping baby gerbil – sorry I figure if that image is burned into my brain I might as well pass on the love!!! LOL!! Sorry!

Start with the lighter color and stamp multiple times across the width of the card I stamped two rows in Crushed Curry ink (#131199)

Leaving the outer edges yellow I moved slightly in towards the center and stamped with the next lightest color – Poppy Parade ink (#119793)
stamp one line across the center of the page in the darkest color in this case – Real Red ink (#102482)
Then stamp back over all the colors with Daffodil Delight to soften and blend the colors together (#119683).
Die cut the flower image out of Basic Black cardstock (#121045) from the Artistic Dies (#155371), and adhere using Multi-Purpose liquid glue (#110755) on the back side of the die cut (use a silicon craft sheet to protect your work surface from getting sticky (#127853)
In Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (#132708) stamp a sentiment on the card front.
Add Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#144220)
Add some ribbon and your card is complete!
Product List
Artistically Inked Bundle (English)
[155456]
$53.00
Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set
[154542]
$24.00
Artistic Dies
[155371]
$35.00
Basic Black 8-1/2
[121045]
$8.75
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$9.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
[147084]
$7.50
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad
[147050]
$7.50
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
[147087]
$7.50
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
[147094]
$7.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$120.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
$5.00