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elegant leaves easy m fold card

by nataliegramleystamps | Oct 16, 2026 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, my favorites, new catalog, techniques

This fun fold card has a lot of parts and pieces but is very easy to achieve!

The M fold coins it’s name from the M shape that the base card forms when folded!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 11″
scored at 4″, 5 1/2″, and 7″, (2) 1″ x 5,
(2) 2 1/2″ x 5″, (2) 1 1/4″ x 2 1/4″, scraps for
dies, scrap for watercolor splattered die
Lemon Lolly CS: (3) 3 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ (2) 1 1/4″ x
5 1/4″, (2) 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″, scrap for die
DSP: (2) 1″ x 5″, 3 1/2″ x 5″
Pastel Shimmer Specialty paper: scraps for dies

Score the 5 1/2″ x 11″ base at 4″, 5 1/2″ and 7″.

Emboss both 1″ x 5″ Basic White layers and 1 of the 2 1/2″ x 5″ Basic White layers with the Rustic Check 3D embossing folder.

Adhere one of the 1″ embossed layer to the 1 1/4″ Lemon Lolly matte layer.

Adhere the other 1″ to the left side of the 3 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ Lemon Lolly matte and the plain 2 1/2″ x 5″ to the right side of the embossed layer.

On another 3 3/4″ Lemon lolly matte layer adhere the 1″ DSP piece on the left hand side and the 2 1/2″ embossed layer to the left hand side,

Adhere the 3 1/2″ x 5″ DSP to the last 3 3/4″ Lemon Lolly matte.

Adhere the 1″ DSP to the 1 1/4″ Lemon Lolly matte.

Emboss the (2) 1 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ Basic White CS layers with the Rustic Check 3D embossing folder. Adhere them to the 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ Lemon Lolly mattes.

Die cut the Pastel Shimmer paper – which is currently on the Last Chance List for $5 – get it before it is gone! – with the whole leaf dies.

Die cut the detailed leaf dies in Basic White CS and adhere the detailed dies over the Shimmer Paper leaves.

Adhere one of the leaves to the right side and one of the leaves to the left side of the other panel.

Stamp a sentiment to a Lemon Lolly die cut.

I attached a left over leaf from a past card that was watercolored and splattered.

Adhere the DSP/embossed layer to the card front.

Adhere the sentiment die with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Adhere two Pastel Shimmer paper leaves above and below the sentiment focal point.

Look at the Shimmer on that lower leaf – it is stunning! Remember this is ON SALE and on the LAST CHANCE LIST!

Adhere two Pastel Shimmer paper leaves above and below the sentiment focal point.

Add embellishments to the card front.

Adhere the DSP matted layer to the left-hand panel on the inside of the M fold card.

Adhere the embossed matted layer to the second panel.

Adhere the smaller DSP matted panel to the third panel of the onside of the card.

Adhere the embossed and plain Basic White matted layers to the last panel.

Take the small embossed layers and place the one that has the leaf on the left hand side to the top – place adhesive on the right hand side only.
Adhere this to the third panel.

Place the other leaf small embossed layer with the leaf on the right-hand side near the bottom and adhere to the second panel – placing glue or tape only on the left hand edge.

This easy M fun fold is so full of possibilities you could add anything to the little “wings” – how fun!

Try this fun fold with your stash and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Elegant Leaves Bundle (English)

[168303]

$52.00

Elegant Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[168300]

$25.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161720]

$14.00

Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167553]

$13.00

Pastels Shimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[167198]

$10.00

Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin Pad

[167680]

$14.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$9.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$9.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[147086]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$9.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$13.00

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

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$17.00

Blender Pens

[102845]

$14.00

Water Painters

[168253]

$13.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Elegant Leaves Dies

[168302]

$33.00

Rustic Check 3 D Embossing Folder

[168442]

$10.00

Spotlight On Nature Dies

[163580]

$35.00

Sunset Sparkle Sequins

[167785]

$8.50

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tile garden die card

by nataliegramleystamps | Sep 30, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, techniques

I think sketches can be so freeing! They can get your creative juices flowing and give you a starting point. Today’s sketch is a simple top triangle and the possibilities are endless you could do two different colors cut diagonally or an embossed layer at the top. I chose to make a top layer of smaller die cuts diagonally placed on the top half of the card base!

The square dies are from the NEW Mosaic Garden suite and although it is a lovely suite I chose to get only the Tile Garden. Dies – they are so versatile and I cannot buy everything, right?

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, scrap for sentiment,
4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: scraps for dies

Die cut the smallest square from the Tile Garden dies in scraps from the Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP, using all the different patterns.

Adhere the first square 2/3rd of the way down on the Basic White layer diagonally.

Continue to layer the squares in straight diagonal lines up to the top of the layer.

Fill in the edge spots and cut the overhang off.

Adhere the layer to the Basic White card base.

I had a spare sentiment from the Silver Foil and Classic Greetings Hot Foil die that I thought would be perfect for the sentiment for this card!

I chose Flirty Flamingo ink and a blending brush as it matches the colors in the DSP and blended the edges of the sentiment for a coordinated look.

I popped up the sentiment onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and placed it on the bottom third of the card base.

I added three Sunset Sparkle Sequins to the card around the Hot Foil sentiment to add some sparkle and color coordination!

This is a super easy and fun sketch – try your hand at it and see what great cards you can create from your stash! Now it’s your turn to create something of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’,
Natalie

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167553]

$13.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$9.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$13.00

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

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$17.00

Blender Pens

[102845]

$14.00

Water Painters

[168253]

$13.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin' Hot Foil System Na & Craft Class

[170009]

$160.00

Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies

[170042]

$36.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Tile Garden Dies

[168573]

$37.00

Sunset Sparkle Sequins

[167785]

$8.50

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more color mondays – pretty peacock, lost lagoon and pool party

by nataliegramleystamps | Jul 27, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, die cutting, hot foil, masculine cards, more color mondays, my favorites, stampin' tools, techniques

I have been on a little monochromatic tear recently but I love these three color blues together and thought they would be pretty cool used with the new Butterfly Flight masks!

I am loving our new Stampin’ Hot Foil System – it is so amazing and I love the elevated effect it gives your cards and projects!

Check out today’s More Color Mondays color challenge with Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon and Pool Party accented with the gold foil!

Measurements:
BASE: Pool Party CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
DSP: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″, 3″ x 4″
Basic White CS: piece large enough to cover
the Butterfly Flight hot foil die
Pretty Peacock CS: piece large enough to cover
the Sweetly Sentimental hot foil die

I used three of the Butterfly Flight hot foil butterfly dies from my first card introducing the new Stampin’ Hot Foil System in last Friday’s blog post.

I placed the die cuts back into the negative die spaces to hold them in place for the mask coloring.

Check out Friday’s post if you want to see the Stampin’ Hot Foil System in action and the details of how to make the Butterfl;y Flight Hot Foil Dies.

I placed mask #1 over the paper with the three butterfly dies in it and drew a pen line around the notch in the plastic mask (I also placed a line down the left hand side of the edge so that each subsequent mask will line up in the same place.)

Using a blending brush and the Pool Party ink brush through the mask openings until all the open spots are inked.

Remove Mask #1 and replace with Mask #2

Using Mask #2 and the Pretty Peacock ink – blend through the holes over the three butterfly dies until desired color is reached.

Lastly remove Mask #2 and place Mask #3 over the three hot foil butterfly dies. Brush through the openings until you are satisfied with the coloring.
Remove the mask.

The end result is stunning and so easy to professionally color these!

Using the same set up and directions as in Friday’s blog post set up the Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil dies and create a lot of great sentiments for this and future projects!

I love the options with the Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP gorgeous, colorful watercolor washes on one side and black and white on the other.

Adhere the 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ DSP layer to the card base – I choose the black and white side for the larger layer and the colorful side for the smaller layer. (you could reverse them for a totally different look!)

adhere the 3″ x 4″ DSP colored. side up a llittle askew over the black and white DSP layer.

Pop up the butterflies with Stampin’ Dimensionals and choose your sentiment and pop that up with Foam Adhesive Strips in the center of the card.

Adhere Sunset Sparkle Sequins to the card and you have completed an easy DSP card for a special birthday!

Let me know if you would like to know more about the Stampin’ Hot Foil System and now it’s your turn to create some artwork of your very own -one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie