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more color mondays – lost lagoon, melon mambo and lemon lime twist

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 1, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, more color mondays, stamps ink paper

So the end of March and beginning of April are always a very busy time for Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators as we prepare for the Last Chance Lists and the upcoming New Annual Catalog.
Every year around this time I clean out my stamping stash of everything that is on the Last Chance List and prepare to sell them at my New Catalog Open House and after my customers have first chance at them I sell them on-line! I also clean out all my samples that I have made and acquired over the last year that was made with any of the retiring products – I collect them into sets of 10 and place them into great acrylic boxes to sell as well!

Below is a photo of some of the new boxes I put together – they make great gifts or just to have a stash of cards at home so you do not have to run to the store for a last minute card!

I sell them for $20 for 10 cards or 2 boxes of 10 for $30 (you cannot get cards of this quality for $1.50-2.00 anymore!)
I also will customize the boxes for you for $25/box you can choose 5 birthday and 5 thank yous or whatever mix you choose!

Today’s More Color Monday features Lost Lagoon, Melon Mambo and Lemon Lime Twist, I made a simple card and a stepped up version for this color challenge!

I chose one of my favorite retiring stamps and die sets Artistically Inked and Artistic Dies!
There is a background stamp that when I first saw this set I thought looked like a gerbil and I thought I would never use it then I played with it and it makes the coolest backgrounds!

Measurements
BASE: Basic White CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
1″ x 3 1/4″ strips (3 of them)
scrap for the sentiment piece, and roses
flower dies
Melon Mambo 1 1/4″ x 3 1/2″
Lost Lagoon 1 1/4″ x 3 1/2″
Lemon Lime Twist 1 1/4″ x 3 1/2″

Stamp the long background stamp in the three different colors on the 1″ x 3 1/4″ strips of Basic White CS. Stamp the smaller rose flower in each of the ink colors and die cut.

Adhere each of the 1″ strips to the matte of the corresponding cardstock color. Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment in Melon Mambo and add the background stamp in the other two ink colors off the edges to add depth and dimension to the sentiment piece. Cut on a diagonal on both ends.

Adhere the matted stamped 1″ strips to the center of the card front.

I popped up the roses in alternating colors diagonally on the matted background pieces.

Adhere the sentiment piece to the top right hand corner of the card.

I added In Color Pearls to the card but I decided to step it up even further!

I stamped the larger flower in Lemon Lime Twist and them added Lost Lagoon ink to the edges with a Blending Brush. I pulled up the center Melon Mambo rose and added the larger flower underneath.

Using extra Basic White scraps to die cut the leaves from the Artistic dies and separate them into smaller clusters, I tucked them under the roses.

For the simpler card I used the same colored cardstock scraps and added them to a Basic White card front in a geometric pattern.
I die cut my favorite die from the Artistic dies in Basic White and adhered it over the colored cardstock. I added Melon Mambo ink with a Blending Brush to the hello sentiment piece and added some In Color Pearls to finish off this SIP – stamps, ink , paper card!

Try your hand at this color combination and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set

[154542]

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144245]

$10.00

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$10.00

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115320]

$10.00

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[144086]

$6.50

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

$9.00

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147051]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Artistic Dies

[155371]

$35.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$13.00

2022–2024 In Color Pearls

[161621]

$7.00

← easter card using the timeless arrangement stamp set stampin' up!'s color evolution - a little history lesson →

more color mondays – old olive, boho blue and copper clay

by nataliegramleystamps | Jan 1, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, more color mondays, new catalog, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper, techniques

Happy New Year!! 2024 is going to be an awesome yearand the first two catalogs of the year are SPECTACULAR!!! Have you received them in the mail – if not let me know I ordered extras in case yours has not arrived or you are new to me! Wednesday from 1-3pm I will be having an Open House at my home in Conneaut Lake if you would like to join me for snacks, projects, prizes and looks of new samples from the 2024 Sale-a-bration catalog and the 2024 January to April Mini Catalogs that go live on Thursday January 4th stop in anytime between those hours!

Today’s More Color Monday card features a circle of Designer Series Paper called Flight and Airy and is one of the items you can EARN for FREE during January and February’s Sale-a-bration specials! Just order $50 in supplies and earn any of the Level One Sale-a-bration items or $100 order earns you a Level Two item of your choosing or 2 Level One items! Who doesn’t like FREE stuff!

Measurements:
Basic White: 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
Old Olive: 4″ x 5 1/4″ die cut in center
Boho Blue scrap for circle die
Flight and Airy DSP scrap for circle die
Copper Clay scraps for stippled rose leaf die

Using the large abstract stamp from Artistically Inked and Old Olive ink stamp in the center of the Basic White card front, in multiple directions to cover the center of the card.

Die cut the Old Olive piece with the smaller leaf die from the Stippled Rose die set. Cut in a diagonal pattern with the stem towards the inside and the leaves facing opposite corners. Save these for another project!
Stamp the straight sentiment You are loved beyond measure in Copper Clay ink on the left hand side bottom of this Old Olive layer.

Adhere the die cut Old olive layer over the stamped card front and the Old Olive ink will show through the leaf “window” openings with a lovely verigated look!

Die cut the larger stippled leaves in Copper Clay cardstock scraps and adhere in the opposite diagonal as the die cut windows.

Cut a small length of Copper Clay ribbon and fold in half with the loop at the top end. Place a strip of adhesive in the middle of the two Copper Clay die cuts and adhere the ribbon diagonally over the window die cut images.

Die cut a small circle die from the Stylish Shapes dies in Boho Blue cardstock and position the circle over a bird from the Flight and Airy Sale-a-bration DSP adhere them on a diagonal and pop up on Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Adhere diagonally in the opposite direction as the ribbon as shown in the photo.

Adhere three of the very cool new Adhesive-backed Cork Rounds to the card for a very masculine cool vibe! LOVE these new embellishments they are so different!

Reminder some of these items will not be available until January 4th so they will not appear below in the photo shopping links!

Hope you can join us for the Open House on Wednesday! Now go create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set

[154542]

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161724]

$10.00

Copper Clay 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161721]

$10.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$10.00

Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad

[161647]

$9.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Copper Clay 3/8" (1 Cm) Textured Ribbon

[161629]

$8.00

← out of the box stamping happy new year! new catalogs open house coming... →

meandering meadow window card

by nataliegramleystamps | Nov 15, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, stamps ink paper

There is a new online exclusive release and the Meandering Meadow Suite is gorgeous.
The suite contains the Meandering Meadow bundle, stamp set and coordinating die set, a beautiful Designer Series paper 6″ x 6″ paper set, adhesive-backed dragonflies and birds, and Pecan Pie center stripe ribbon.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″ die cut and embossed
scrap: 1/2″ x 4 1/4″
DSP: 3 1/2″ x 5″

The Designer Series Paper is a set of 12 double sided images of beautiful meadows on one side and the B side contains more solid colored images. These make a beautiful birthday card and Happy Birthday to my mother!

I cut the Designer Series Paper to 3 1/2″ x 5″.

Cut the window die out of the center of the Basic White layer.

I embossed the die cut layer in the 3D Exposed Brick embossing folder.

Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment in Berry Burst ink on a 1/2″ strip.

Adhere the DSP behind the window. Place Stampin’ Dimensionals under the DSP and place the layer on the card base.

Adhere the sentiment strip on top of the window. Adhere three adhesive-backed sequins trio embellishments in Berry Burst.

These papers are so fabulous and beautiful, and the window die makes a perfect setting for this image.

Go create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Meandering Meadows Suite Collection (English)

[162745]

$82.50

Garden Meadow Bundle (English)

[162741]

$54.00

Garden Meadow Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[162736]

$24.00

Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set

[154542]

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Meandering Meadows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162735]

$12.50

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[147143]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder

[161600]

$11.00

Garden Meadow Dies

[162740]

$36.00

Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio

[161206]

$8.00

← more color mondays - berry burst, soft sea foam, pecan pie m-fold card meandering meadow tall z-fold card →

more color mondays – berry burst, soft sea foam, pecan pie m-fold card

by nataliegramleystamps | Nov 13, 2023 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, more color mondays, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today is another More Color Monday Color Challenge featuring Berry Burst, Soft Sea Foam, and Pecan Pie.
The card I am making is called an M Fold.

Measurements:
BASE: Soft Sea Foam 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 1 1/4″, 4″, and 6 3/4″
DSP or colored cardstock layer:
panel 1 each side (2) 1″ x 4″
panel 2 and 3 (2) 2 1/2″ x 4″
panel 4 4″ x 4″
Soft Sea Foam 2″ x 4″
Berry Burst 1 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Basic White 1 3/4″ x 3 3/4″

Stamp the background stamp Berry Harvest in Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto the 4″ cardstock square.

Using Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends color the leaves.

Color the stems in Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends.
Color the raspberries in Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends.

Fold the base at the 1 1/4″ score line towards the right, fold the score line at 4″ back to the left, fold the 6 3/4″ score line to the right.

Adhere the 4″ square to the 4th panel.

Adhere a 2 1/2″ x 4″ Basic White piece of cardstock to the third panel.

Adhere a 2 1/2″ x 4″ piece of Neutrals 6″ x 6″ DSP in Pecan Pie to the second panel.

Adhere the (2) 1 1/4″ x 4″ pieces of Subtles DSP to each side of the first panel.

Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Artistically Inked Stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and the raspberries above the words.

Adhere the Basic White layer to the Berry Burst layer. Adhere the Berry Burst layer to Soft Sea Foam layer.
Adhere the triple sentiment layer to the middle of the outside of panel one.

This is why this card is called the M-Fold.

This is a sweet fun fold! Add some embellishments on the sentiment piece.
Try this fun fold with your stampin’ supplies and create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin,’
Natalie

Product List

Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set

[154542]

$24.00

Berry Harvest Cling Stamp Set

[161272]

$20.00

Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161644]

$12.50

Neutrals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161641]

$12.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144243]

$10.00

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146988]

$10.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161681]

$10.00

Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154902]

$10.00

Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161674]

$10.00

Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio

[161206]

$8.00

← double flap kissing gate fold card meandering meadow window card →

smoky slate, flirty flamingo, sweet sorbet – more color monday color challenge

by nataliegramleystamps | May 29, 2023 | card samples, color challenge, stamps ink paper

Color challenges are always fun for me – stretching your creativity to fit a pre-defined challenge, whether it be color or a card sketch pushes your mind to come up with new ideas, new combinations! I love that challenge! I hope you are playing along and challenging yourself too! If you made a card with these colors feel free to post your artwork on today’s Facebook post in the comment section! Who knows you might inspire someone with your art!

Today I decided to post multiple ideas with this color theme instead of one card with more specific details on how to make it!

The first card features the new Sweet Citrus bundle and this is one of our hybrid embossing folders that can also die cut images at the same time as it embosses them!

I stamped the three citrus in ruby grapefruit colors – first with Flirty Flamingo and then brushed the edges with a blending brush and Sweet Sorbet ink. I embossed and die cut the images in the hybrid folder. I also embossed a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Smoky Slate layer in the embossing folder. I stamoed the zesty birthday sentiment in Sweet Sorbet on Sweet Sorbet cardstock and die cut with the large banner from the Stylish Shapes die set. Assembled the card and used th Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends to color faceted dots to match the card. I placed the layer on a Flirty Flamingo base card and wrapped the Smoky Slate layer with Glittered white Organdy ribbon.

I stamped the large daisy outline stamp in Smoky Slate on a Basic white 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer Blended the corner with Sweet Sorbet ink. I blended the base flower in Sweet Sorbet and the detailed die in Flirty Flamingo ink, and pooped that layer onto the base flower with Stampin’ Dimensionals cut thin. I stamped the flower center in Smoky Slate before adhering the detailed die onto the base. I stamped the leaves randomly in Smoky Slate, adhere the flower to the card center and added Iridescent Pastel Gems to finish the card!

Here is a close up shot of the Wink of Stella glitter pen the pictures do not do the sparkle justice – trust me on that! This is the GREATEST WAY to add mess free sparkle to any project!!!