out of the box stamping

out of the box stamping

by | Dec 29, 2023 | card samples, stamps ink paper

Using a stamp in an unexpected way is so much fun. Many times the abstract stamps in a stamp set can be used in multiple ways! Today I am using the “hill” stamp as a swath of color being “painted” from the paint brush from the Trusty Tools stamp set.

Measurements:
Bases: Azure Afternoon 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Lemon Lime Twist 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Crushed Curry 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Layer: Basic Black 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″
Azure Afternoon 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
Berry Burst 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White (3) 4″ x 5 1/4″
3 3/4″ x 5″

On a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer stamp multiple paint brushes in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Using the hill image from the Hills of Tuscany stamp set I stamped in colors of Rainbow order:
Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Blueberry Bushel and Gorgeous Grape ink. Cleaning the stamp in between colors.
Using tghe light version of the corresponding Stampin’ Blends and Highland Heather for the Gorgeous Grape color, I colored the tips of the paint brush to make the brush look as if it was just dipped into that color paint.
Using eh Pecan Pie Light and Dark stampin’ Blends markers I first colored the brush handle with the Light marker, highlighted with the Dark marker and filled in with the Light marker again to blends the shading.
I stamp ed the words Hip Hip Hooray from the Good Feelings stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and mounted on a 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ layer of Basic Black card stock.
I added some Tinsel Gems three pack around the sentiment.
I mounted this layer onto a Basic White cardfront.

Here are some other samples using slightly different colors and backgrounds.

Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Calypso Coral and Crushed Curry make a background with a sunset vibe!

This next sample uses Azure Afternoon, Lemon Lime Twist, Gorgeous Grape and Berry Burst. and is accented with the Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins.
This last sample uses the same colors as the previous sample with a different sentiment and different colors and sizes of cardstock. Isn’t it amazing how the look of the card changes with just those simple changes!

Try to look through your stamps and see what stamps you have that can be used for some out of the box stamping! Go and create some unique projects of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Just a reminder 2 of the 3 stamp sets used on these projects are sneak peaks and will not be available until the mini and Sale-a-bration catalogs go live on January 4th! Therefore they will not be shown on the picture links below!

Product List
Good Feelings Cling Stamp Set (English)
[158737]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[121045]
$10.00
Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161719]
$10.00
Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[144243]
$10.00
Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131199]
$10.00
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[144245]
$10.00
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161663]
$9.00
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
[147087]
$9.00
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
[147143]
$9.00
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
[147138]
$9.00
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad
[147101]
$9.00
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
[147087]
$9.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
[147094]
$9.00
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad
[147099]
$9.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
[147095]
$9.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
[147145]
$9.00
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad
[147050]
$9.00
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
[147086]
$9.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
[147084]
$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
Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161672]
$10.00
Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161681]
$10.00
Blueberry Bushel Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161679]
$10.00
Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154881]
$10.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154883]
$10.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154885]
$10.00
Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154887]
$10.00
Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161682]
$10.00
Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154958]
$10.00
Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154897]
$10.00
Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154899]
$10.00
Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins
[162029]
$8.00
Tinsel Gems Three Pack
[161624]
$7.50
more color mondays – color buddies balmy blue, azure afternoon and blueberry bushel

more color mondays – color buddies balmy blue, azure afternoon and blueberry bushel

by | Dec 4, 2023 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, color challenge, embossing folders, more color mondays, stamps ink paper

So during our OnStage@Home event a few weeks ago Stampin’ Up! released this color buddy PDF to all the demonstrators attending and uploaded it to the website for us to share with our crafters!

Today’s More Color Monday took it’s inspiration from one of the blue toned sets! Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon, and Blueberry Bushel with the Stars at Night Bundle that is on the Last Chance List!

Measurements:
BASE: Blueberry Bushel 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
Azure Afternoon: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ scraps for die
Balmy Blue: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ scrap for die

I stamped the large star image from the Stars At Night stamp set in Blueberry Bushel on scrap Basic White card stock and the large dotted starred image in Azure Afternoon on the Basic White layer.
I stamped the smaller star cluster in Balmy Blue around the edges of the dotted star in the center.
Die cut the Blueberry Bushel star.
Adhered the Azure Afternoon Layer to the base.
Adhered the Balmy Blue layer to the Azure layer.
Adhered the Basic White layer on top!
Phew, that’s a bunch of layers!
I die cut three smaller stars out of Azure Afternoon scrap cardstock and popped up the large die on mini Stampin’ Dimensionals! Adhere the larger star die over the dotted star image and adhere the three small dies around the larger one.
Add Tinsel Gems in Blueberry bushel and the card is complete!
Super easy to use this color guide for putting together monochromatic colored cards!

Try this out today and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Stars At Night Bundle (English)
[162007]
$56.50
Stars At Night Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162000]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161719]
$10.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146982]
$10.00
Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146968]
$10.00
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161663]
$9.00
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
[147105]
$9.00
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
[147138]
$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
Stars At Night Hybrid Embossing Folder
[162006]
$39.00
Tinsel Gems Four Pack
[161623]
$8.00
tall z fold card on card fun fold

tall z fold card on card fun fold

by | Nov 24, 2023 | 3D projects, card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, stamps ink paper, techniques

This card is called a Tall Z Fold card on card fun fold. Lots of surfaces to write and show the Bright and Beautiful Designer Series Paper.

Measurements:
BASE: Azure Afternoon 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Azure Afternoon layer: 4″ x 9 3/4″
scored at 2 1/4″ and 4 1/2″
DSP: 3 3/4″ x 5″
(2) 2″ x 3 3/4″
Basic White: inside 4″ x 5 1/4″
z fold inserts: inside 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″
outside 2 5/8″ x 4″

Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ to the card base inside.
Score the 4″ x 9 3/4″ at 2 1/4″ and 4 1/2″
and fold in a vertical Z fold.
Adhere the 3 3/4″ x 5″ to the top panel.
Adhere the 2 pieces of 2″ x 3 3/4″ to the middle and bottom panels of the Z fold attachment.
Adhere the 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ Basic White layer to the center of the upper panel.
Stamp the 2 5/8″ x 4″ piece of Basic White layer and adhere only the bottom half to the bottom panel.
Adhere the Z fold card onto card front.
Adhere three embellishments on the front Basic White layer to finish the card on card fun fold.

Try this card on card fun fold today with your own supplies – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Bright & Beautiful Suite Collection (English)
[161460]
$73.50
Beautiful Balloons Bundle (English)
[161457]
$52.00
Beautiful Balloons Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161450]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161719]
$10.00
Bright & Beautiful 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161449]
$12.50
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161663]
$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
Tinsel Gems Four Pack
[161623]
$8.00
overlapping masks

overlapping masks

by | Sep 13, 2023 | card samples, stamps ink paper, techniques

Foursquare Decorative Masks is a delightful set of four different patterns of masks.

Masks are great for creating backgrounds.

Moving the mask around creates an even more spectacular background.

Measurements:
BASE: Gorgeous Grape CS
5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4
Basic White CS Layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
scraps: for sentiment and banners

Place the decorative mask on the Basic White layer. Using a Blending Brush, and an Azure Afternoon ink in a circular motion apply the ink.
Move the decorative mask to cover the current ink spots.
Add Coastal Cabana ink to the next spots.

Add Lemon Lime Twist to another section.

Move the decorative mask to reveal clean spaces. Add Gorgeous Grape ink to the paper.
This is the finished product of the overlapping decorative mask.
Add Stampin’ Seal to the upper back of the layer and adhere the 2022- 2024 In Color Baker’s Twine Pack in Lemon Lime Twist. Add four small banners and fold over the edges over the twine. Adhere the decorative mask layer to the Gorgeous Grape CS base.
Using a 1/2″ strip, stamp in Gorgeous Grape the Happy Birthday stamp from the Something Fancy stamp set. Add color with a Blending Brush and Lemon Lime Twist ink. Punch a banner edge with the Banners Pick a Punch to one edge. Add Stampin’ Dimensionals on the backside and add to the lower half of the card.
Add the small flower stamp from the Timeless Arrangements stamp set in each color on each banner.
Add three Ombre Matte Decorative Dots around the sentiment piece.

Try this technique of the Overlapping Masks technique, and make a creation of your own art! One mask placement and one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English)
[160416]
$23.00
Timeless Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161521]
$25.00
Foursquare Decorative Masks
[161285]
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2
[146987]
$10.00
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161663]
$9.00
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
[147097]
$9.00
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad
[147099]
$9.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
[147145]
$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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Ombre Matte Decorative Dots
[161448]
$8.00
Nested Essentials Dies
[161597]
$34.00
2022–2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack
[159195]
$15.00
beauty of the deep shaker card

beauty of the deep shaker card

by | Aug 18, 2023 | 3D projects, card samples, stamps ink paper, techniques

Shaker cards are WOW cards – they have a delightful interactive quality and you just have to shake the card multiple times – it’s irresistible!

Water sets always lend themselves nicely to shaker cards – maybe it’s the motion of water that makes me think that but in my mind the two are always easily associated!

The Beauty of the Deep stamp set is very detailed with lots of fabulous stamps and coordinating dies! This was a fun card to make and a great way to use those loose sequins you all have lying around (the sequins I used is retired but you can use anything you have laying around! – For Everything Fancy dies retired with the last catalog)

Measurements:
BASE: Azure Afternoon 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Basic White layers (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″

Die cut concentric countryside corners dies out of one basic white layer and the smaller one out of the Azure Afternoon card front.

Place the second Basic White layer under the first die cut White layer and stamp the coral in Azure Afternoon across the scene.

Adhere a window sheet under the white die cut layer.

Add the angelfish to the uncut Basic White layer and adhere under the card front window.

Adhere Foam Adhesive Strips to the backside of the Basic white die cut layer with Window Sheet. Butt up the ends so that the sequins will not spill out.
Add a small handful of loose sequins to the card center and remove the paper release paper off the Foam Adhesive strips and adhere to the card front.

Stamp in Smoky Slate ink on the die cut from the top Basic White layer three angelfish and adhere to the window sheet.
Using the remaining scrap stamp the You’re Absolutely Amazing sentiment from the Color and Contour or another stamp set you have in coordinating Azure Afternoon ink, fussy cut the sentiment and adhere to the top right edge of the window sheet!
Now go ahead I know you want to – SHAKE that card! LOL! It’s irresistible!

Now go and create a shaker card for someone special – make some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beauty Of The Deep Bundle
[161237]
$52.00
Beauty Of The Deep Cling Stamp Set
[161233]
$25.00
Color & Contour Photopolymer Stamp Set
[154994]
$21.00
Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161719]
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161663]
$9.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
[147113]
$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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Beauty Of The Deep Dies
[161236]
$33.00
Countryside Corners Dies
[161471]
$28.00
For Everything Fancy Sequins
[159187]
$15.00