extraordinary flora elements of text card

extraordinary flora elements of text card

The Extraordinary Floral Washi tape makes a such a pretty card! The background for this card features the Elements of Text stamp set. This stamp set is one of my favorites that has just been listed on the Last Chance List! It’s on sale until it is sold out! It makes great backgrounds!

BASE: Berry Burst CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, scrap for the Spotlight on
Nature die
Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, 4″ x 5 1/4″
scrap for the Spotlight on Nature die.

Stamp the Basic White layer with the Elements of Text stamp set with the Berry Burst ink all over the layer. Add the splatter image around the edges in Berry Burst ink. Then add some blending around the edges of the layer with the blending brush and the Berry Burst ink.
Emboss the Basic White layer in the Eyelet 3D embossing folder.

Adhere the layer to the Berry Burst card front.

Stamp the sentiment from The Right Words in Berry Burst ink in the center of the Basic White die from the Spotlight on Nature die set.
Stamp the splatter image around the edges.
Adhere the die to the Berry Burst Spotlight on Nature die.
Adhere the sentiment dies on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the center of the card front.
I took the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape and unrolled it from the roll and adhered it to a half sheet of Unscored Basic White cardstock (5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″). Ensure that the washi tape is smooth without wrinkles or air pockets I secure the tape starting at one edge and lying the tape down slowly rubbing as I go with my hands or a bone folder to ensure a smooth surface.
Die cut with the Extraordinary Flora die – designed to cut in one pass loads of flowers from the washi tape or the coordinating stamp.
Mounting the tape on cardstock allows the die cuts to have a more rigid background allowing for easier attachment to the card.
Arrange the die cut floral and greenery around the sentiment dies to your liking and then secure with glue, tape and Stampin’ Dimensionals for some depth and dimension.
I added Purple Fine Shimmer Gems to the card in the Berry Burst hue to coordinate with the card and finish it off with a lot of sparkle!

I love creating backgrounds and this Last Chance stamp set called Elements of Text is a great way to achieve a cohesive background look that is both eye-catching and elegant.

Text stamps can create a subtle yet intricate background that can accent the base of your card without overpowering your main focal image!

If you like this look shop before this set is all gone! Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

for the guys swap cards

for the guys swap cards

Usually once a year in our demonstrator swap we do a guys swap and last month was our time to think of masculine ideas for cards. This is always one of the most challenging swaps for me to design for and it is a challenge for many of you as well! You are not alone so be comforted that we are all challenged on these designs and that I have several fun ideas for you to use for your future guy card needs!

My first card is from Veronica S and is for your male dog lover and is a simple stamped card using the single Doggone Friendly background stamp and a sentiment, stamped on Basic White with Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Mounted on a Basic Black card stock base and a few Iridescent pearls and Gingham ribbon for some embellishments!

My next guy swap card is for your outdoorsman! This card from Kathi D features a Mossy Meadow base and layer die cut from the In The Grove die set over the gorgeous new Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ scenic DSP to create a lovely and easy card!
Using Copper Clay DSP lends a masculine feel for this guy swap card from Andrea U. She used the retired Circle Sayings stamp set for this Book Bind fun fold swap card!
This fun guy swap card was designed by swap organizer, Denise W and features the Online exclusive Heartfelt Hexagon punch bundle with the carryover DSP Countryside Inn for a great masculine birthday card!
Do you have a motorcycle guy that you know and love? This great guy card from Lori V features the Legendary Ride dies with the Grassy Grove stamp set and dies in the background using Basic Beige ink and mounted on Basic Beige cardstock base.
Marcy W’s guy swap card features the Quiet Reflections and Notes of Nature stamp sets, the retired Foursquare Masks, Petic Expressions and Meadering Meadows DSPs and Thoughtful Expressions dies.
Trusty Tools stamp set and dies make this detailed Love you card such a creative and masculine way to say the four letter word, designed by Marie W for our guy swap.
Do you have a guy in your life that loves to fish?
I do my brother-in-law and this will be the perfect Father’s Day card fro him! Lyn L’s guy swap card used a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Gone Fishing DSP sliced down the middle about 1 1/2″ and bent on a diagonal to form a collar – so easy and cute! Just pay attention to the direction of the DSP if there is one – OOPS!
Hopefully Keith will not notice – LOL!
Judith P’s guy swap card is such a fun birthday card featuring the retired Hey Chuck bundle!
The Online Exclusives bundle Fluffiest Friends and the Grove Dies for the background creates a woodland scene for the out of doors guy in your life from Vickie G. Use the edge of your Stampin’ Snips to create that distressed edge on the Crumb Cake layer!
This last swap card reminds me of my childhood summers growing up near Presque Isle park in Erie, Pennsylvania! This will make a perfect birthday card for my father – whose birthday is today! Thanks to Susan W for this great swap card idea using the Beside Me stamp set which is awesome for all types of masculine cards and Under the Moon new in this current catalog!
My card for this swap I highlighted back on More Color Mondays April 22nd post featured the awesome new suite Take to the Sky Suite which is the best new masculine set in my opinion!
So when you sit down to create those precious works of art do not forget about those special guys in your life – they love to be appreciated and thought about! Now go create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Grove Dies
[157844]
$39.00
more color mondays – berry burst, soft sea foam, pecan pie m-fold card

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

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

more color mondays – cajun craze, daffodil delight and pebble path

more color mondays – cajun craze, daffodil delight and pebble path

Today’s color challenge uses some fall color favorites in Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight with a beautiful new 2023-2025 In Color Neutral – Pebbled Path! I combined color blending and water lifting for a bold and beautiful Fall Rays of Light card!

Measurements:
Base: Cajun Craze 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Daffodil Delight layer: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
Basic White layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
scraps of Basic Black for die cuts
Scrap of Daffodil Delight: 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
Scrap of Basic White for butterfly die cut

Using Blending Brushes on the Basic White layer burnish a little more than the top half with Daffodil Delight ink.
Burnish the bottom half with Cajun Craze ink and blend the colors together in the middle.
Using a Water painter, flick water droplets onto the inked surface to create a lifting effect on the blended background.
Stamp the top half of the Rays of Light background stamp with the Daffodil Delight ink pad. Stamp the bottom half with the Cajun Craze ink pad slightly overlapping the yellow area. Using a blending brush wipe off some of the Cajun Craze ink in the center area to create a more graduated color gradient.
Stamp the rays of light onto the blended background.
Adhere the Basic White inked layer to the Daffodil Delight layer and then to the Cajun Craze card base.
Die cut a few stems from the Meadows die set and arrange on the bottom right side of the card.
Die cut a butterfly from the Meadows dies and blend in Daffodil Delight and Cajun Craze ink.
Adhere to the top left hand portion of the card.
Stamp Thinking of You sentiment on the Daffodil Delight scrap and adhere over the black dies near the bottom of the card.
Add In Color Dots to finish off the card!
Hope you enjoyed these techniques and color challenge and if you try this color combination please consider sharing your creation with us all on today’s Facebook post at http://www.Facebook.com/nataliegramley in the comment section!
Now go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

rays of light card

rays of light card

Today’s card is a simple stamping card – fast and delightful…I spend the last few days packing up and moving our youngest son home from college with the help of his older brother and all the while feeling a little under the weather soooooo…. I wanted to get you all a fun cheery card today – one that was bright but also easy!

Measurements:
BASE: Crushed Curry CS 5 1/2 x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS : 4″ x 5 1/4″

Attach the Rays of Light background stamp to our largest acrylic block and apply Crushed Curry ink to the entire surface.

I like to place the Basic White cardstock on my work surface and stamp the image rubbing all sides of the stamp through the acrylic block then turn it over and rub the backside of the paper gently as to not dislodge the paper from the stamp and make sure all of the ink has transferred to the paper.

Using Tuxedo Black memento ink and the sentiment from the Good Feelings stamp set. I stamped this large sentiment in the lower left hand corner of the Basic White cardstock.
With a Blending Brush and Poppy Parade ink apply ink to the edges.
I love these Iridescent Pastem Gems and added three of them to the cardfront for extra bling.
Attach the Basic White card stock to the Crushed Curry card base.
Cards do not always have to take up loads of time or effort – this is a fun, bright and cheerful card that took no time at all to create and will brighten a friends day! Hope you enjoy some crafting time today and go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie