june demonstrator swap cards

june demonstrator swap cards

by | Aug 6, 2025 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, new catalog, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s post is all about the cards I received in my demonstrator swap for June! The theme for this month was a critter swap!

The first card is from Denise W – our swap organizer and one of my upline demonstrators! She chose the Turtle-y Cute suite of products and layered the card with strips of Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, Shaded SPruce, Night of Navy and Balmy Blue with distressed edges for fun! She added Shades of Green Hexagons for embellishments and a DSP turtle cute out to complete this adorable card!

Lori V’s swap card features the Feathered Fun bird image sitting on a clever Everyday Arches die cut that resembles a swinging perch! these are mounted on a Cajun Craze embossed Exposed Brick background on a Pecan Pie card base – great color combination!
This next swap card is from Marie W and features the Choose Happy and Notes and Totes bundles on the Thoughtful Journey DSP – so cute!
Patty J used the Otterly Amazing Bundle for this sweet critter card, die cutting the DSP for a fast and easy card that packs a punch!
Carol S’s swap card uses the 2025-2027 Designer Series paper for the Beautiful Butterflies dies flitting above the Pressed Flowers embossing folder and the Strawberry Slush Faux Linen Ribbon. You probably cannot see it in the photographs but the Butterfly bodies are glittered with the Wink of Stella pen!
Love the sentiment using the hole punch assortment to string the ribbon through the circle die – so clever!
This last card is from Michelle L and features the Sunflower 3D embossing folder in Lost Lagoon with accents of Basic Beige and Basic White with Flat Antique Pearls!
These cards have a lot of subtle charm and loads of ideas – hopefully you saw something on one or more of these examples that inspired you to create some artwork of your very own – now go create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English) [ 164615 ]
[164615]
$59.25
Choose Happy Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 163701 ]
[163701]
$21.00
Feathered Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 165336 ]
[165336]
$21.00
Notes & Totes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165239 ]
[165239]
$19.00
Otterly Adorable Suite Collection (English) [ 164939 ]
[164939]
$75.25
Turtle Y Cute Suite Collection (English) [ 165235 ]
[165235]
$80.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
2025–2027 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165300 ]
[165300]
$12.50
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Everyday Arches Dies [ 164629 ]
[164629]
$29.00
Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder [ 161600 ]
[161600]
$11.00
Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]
[166145]
$12.00
Notes & Totes Dies [ 165240 ]
[165240]
$39.00
Antique Pearls [ 164679 ]
[164679]
$8.50
Riverside Irregular Pearls [ 164937 ]
[164937]
$9.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50
Brushed Brass Butterflies [ 158136 ]
[158136]
$10.00
Shades Of Green Hexagons [ 165233 ]
[165233]
$8.00
pressed flowers color mask card

pressed flowers color mask card

by | Jul 30, 2025 | card samples, die cutting, embossing folders, In Colors, masks, online exclusives, techniques

Sometimes you just need a pretty and simple birthday card and the summer is prime birthday season for my BIG family – so I need lots of cards! This card fits the bill all around – fast and easy but stunning in it’s simplicity!

Welcome to the new Pressed Flowers embossing folder (#165614) is part of the new Online Exclusives Floral Impressions Suite. It is a regular embossing folder and so sweet and simple.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 4 1/4″ x 51/2″ piece,
4″ x 5 1/4″ and 2 scraps for die cuts

That’s it! I told you this one was simple!

Take the Basic White layer and run it through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine using the base plate #1 and sandwich the folder between two cutting plates #3’s and run through!

Take a Basic White scrap and cut one small butterfly die from the Beautiful Butterflies die set and the long thin banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set.

Color the butterfly using Petunia Pop ink and a blending brush.

Take the 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ quarter sheet of cardstock and die cut the fourth from the smallest rectangular die from the Textured Notes die set (save the die for another use).
We will be using the negative space created by the die cut.

Place the negative die cut directly on the embossed layer and color with a blending brush and Coastal Cabana ink on the top right hand corner inside the negative space.

Color the lower half diagonally from the top left corner to the bottom two corners with Petunia Pop ink and a blending brush slightly overlapping the Petunia Pop over the previously colored Coastal Cabana.
Remove the negative die space mask from the embossed layer.
Tie and knot a length of Petunia Pop ribbon around the embossed layer.
Adhere the ribbon embossed layer onto the card front with even borders.
Pop up the small butterfly die onto the upper right edge of the colored area.
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment image in Petunia Pop ink onto the Stylish Shapes banner die.

Lightly color the banner with the Petunia Pop blending brush without re-inking it so you get a subtler color on the sentiment piece.

Pop up on Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals and place on the lower portion of the card slightly above the ribbon.

Place three coordinating 2024-2026 In Color Flat Pearls to the card to finish this easy birthday card! Now time to mail it off!

It’s your turn to make a cute and easy birthday card – try your hand at this negative space masking technique with things you have in your stash! Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English) [ 164615 ]
[164615]
$59.25
Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164608 ]
[164608]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147097 ]
[147097]
$9.00
Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad [ 163811 ]
[163811]
$9.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder [ 164614 ]
[164614]
$42.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Textured Notes Dies [ 165555 ]
[165555]
$31.00
Petunia Pop 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Iridescent Ribbon [ 166203 ]
[166203]
$9.50
more color mondays – berry burst, lemon lime twist and gorgeous grape

more color mondays – berry burst, lemon lime twist and gorgeous grape

by | Jul 28, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, color theory, die cutting, embossing folders, my favorites, online exclusives, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays continues a study in color theory using a complimentary, opposing colors of Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist and Gorgeous Grape.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored 4 1/4″
4″ x 5 1/4″, scraps for dies, (3) strips

Paint the 1/4″ strips with a blender pen and Berry Burst ink in a striped pattern.
Paint the remaining strips with the individual colors.
Emboss the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer with the Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder.

Splatter the embossed layer with Berry Burst ink.

Die cut a Basic White scrap with two consecutive Stylish Shapes dies to make an open circle.
Cut Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals in half around the back of the circle die.
Die cut the large banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set and stamp the Happy Birthday from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set in Berry Burst ink.
Cut the three strips down to about 4″ to 4 1/4″ length and adhere them to the embossed layer in alternating pattern.
Pop up the open circle die over the three strips.
Pop up the Happy Birthday sentiment over the circle die.
Brush Berry Burst ink with a Blending Brush over the small butterfly die from the Beautiful Butterflies bundle.
Adhere to the circle die over the sentiment piece.
Adhere the embossed layer over the card front.
Place three Fine Shimmer Purple Gems around the card to finish off with a sparkle.

This is a great use of Strip scraps and using opposite colors works so well! Opposites attract right!

Try this color combination or another complementary one – now go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English) [ 164615 ]
[164615]
$59.25
Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164608 ]
[164608]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147143 ]
[147143]
$9.00
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147099 ]
[147099]
$9.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147145 ]
[147145]
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder [ 164614 ]
[164614]
$42.00
Mini Corrugated 3 D Embossing Folder [ 165559 ]
[165559]
$11.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Purple Fine Shimmer Gems [ 162611 ]
[162611]
$8.00
card sketch #108 – beautiful butterflies

card sketch #108 – beautiful butterflies

by | Jul 18, 2025 | die cutting, embossing folders, online exclusives, sketch challenge, specialty papers

Today is another card sketch to get your creative juices flowing! Card Sketch #108 – let’s see what you cane create with this sketch!

This card uses the Beautiful Bokeh Suite with the gorgeous Beautiful Butterflies bundle and the Pastel Ombre Glimmer paper which creates a beautiful sparkling butterfly!

Measurements:
BASE: Fresh Freesia CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
scrap for the large butterfly detailed die
Beautiful Bokeh DSP: 2″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS: 2″ x 5 1/4″
scrap for the Stylish Shapes banner die
Pastel Ombre Glimmer paper: scrap for the
solid butterfly die and the butterfly body

Emboss the Basic White 2″ layer with the Beautiful Butterflies hybrid embossing folder.
Adhere the 2″ DSP layer to the left-hand side of the card front.
Die cut the detailed large butterfly die in Fresh Freesia CS.
Die cut the butterfly body and the solid butterfly die from the Pastel Ombre Glimmer paper.
Adhere the butterfly pieces together – solid piece on the bottom, detailed butterfly piece over that and then the glimmer body over both.
Adhere the Basic White embossed layer to the right-hand side of the card front.
Pop up the butterfly on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the center of the card front.
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set in Highland Heather ink and blend the background with a Blending Brush and Highland Heather ink.
Adhere the sentiment in the lower right-hand corner on Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Adhere the Holographic Resin Dots tot he card front to add a little sparkle to finish off this easy sketch card!
I hate to waste any of the pretty Glimmer Paper so I cut out some of the smaller butterfly die cuts and added one to the card at the end!

What do you think? Try this sketch and let me know what you came up with!

Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

more color mondays – pumpkin pie, petal pink and balmy blue

more color mondays – pumpkin pie, petal pink and balmy blue

by | Jul 14, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, more color mondays, online exclusives, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge takes it’s cue from the gorgeous Everyday Skies 6″ x 6″ DSP. The sheet on the front of this card is covered in fluffy clouds of Petal pink and light Pumpkin Pie set against a Balmy Blue sky. A perfect summer sky for a summery fun fold card! This card is called a Pop Out Swing Fun Fold and i will show you how easy it is to make!
Follow along and make one of your own!

Measurements:
BASE 1: Balmy Blue CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
BASE 2: Balmy Blue CS: 5 1/2″ x 8″
scored at 2″, 4″ and 6″
DSP: BASE 1 outside layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
BASE 2 inside layers: (3) 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS: 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Pumpkin Pie CS: scraps for butterfly dies
Petal Pink CS: scraps for butterfly dies

Score BASE 1 at 4 1/4″ and BASE 2 at 2″, 4″, and 6″.

Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Everyday Skies DSP layer to the Balmy Blue BASE 1 card front.

Flip BASE 1 over and adhere one of the Beautiful Bokeh DSP strips to the left-hand edge of the backside.
Die cut the large base butterfly image from the Beautiful Butterflies bundle out of the card front – cutting through both layers on the front and the DSP on the back side.
On BASE 2, place the 5 1/2″ side of the paper at the top edge of the Stampin’ Trimmer, cut at 3/4″ down to the 2″ score line on each side of the paper. Then cut along the 2″ score line in between the cut lines. This will leave two tabs on the top and bottom of this BASE piece.
Adhere the other two 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ Beautiful Bokeh DSP pieces to the second and thrid panels of BASE 2.
Stamp and decorate the Basic White 1 3/4″ layer and adhere to the last panel of BASE 2.
Place Multipurpose liquid glue to the back side of panel 4 and adhere to the right-hand edge of BASE 1 making sure that the outside edges align.
Fold in between panels 2 and 3 and apply liquid glue to the tabs.

Clos ethe card front over the tabs and adhere to the back of the BASE 1 card front. If you lie the BASE 2 flat and bring the BASE 1 card front over it this will ensure that the card will close well after adhering.

With the card closed, apply liquid glue to the inside right panel, the part that is visible through the butterfly die cut out space.
Die cut the butterfly base in Pumpkin Pie CS.
Die cut the butterfly detail die in Petal Pink CS.
Adhere the detailed die to the base with Liquid Glue.
Adhere the completed butterfly die to the right-hand edge that has glue on it – laying the butterfly into the original die negative space.
Once dry this will allow the butterfly to “swing” as the mechanism opens and closes with the card!
I added two smaller butterflies to the inside of the card and Holographic Resin Dots to the outside of the card to finish it off with a llittle sparkle!

You can cut out the front of the card wish any shape! Try a die that you have on hand and see what artwork you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Bokeh Suite Collection (English) [ 164619 ]
[164619]
$79.25
Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English) [ 164615 ]
[164615]
$59.25
Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164608 ]
[164608]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146982 ]
[146982]
$14.00
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146985 ]
[146985]
$14.00
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 105117 ]
[105117]
$14.00
Beautiful Bokeh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164607 ]
[164607]
$12.50
Everyday Skies 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164622 ]
[164622]
$12.50
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147086 ]
[147086]
$9.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder [ 164614 ]
[164614]
$42.00
Holographic Resin Dots [ 165598 ]
[165598]
$8.00