february swap cards

february swap cards

Most every month I swap cards with my upline, downline and sideline demonstrators and the cards are lovely and inspirational and i love to share them with you all!

We did not swap in March and I am just getting around to photographing and posting the February cards I received.

This first card by Carol S. features the new Online Exclusive Simply Zinnias suite of products. She used the stamps, coordinating DSP, lovely Zinnias 3D Embossing Folder, and the coordinating Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins. It’s probably difficult to see in the photo but she adhered the DSP to the Basic White layer first and then embossed the entire thing so all three of the pieces of paper are embossed – a subtle and striking touch!

Maria W’s swap card used the Excellent Eggs Bundle of products and the Lighter Than Air DSP, blends to color in the smaller egg images, Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots and Bakers Twine. Such a cute gate-fold Easter card!
Denise W organizes the swap each month and this is her swap card featuring the Easter Bunny stamp set, the Cane Weave Embossing Folder, and the Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems. She colored in the images with assorted Stampin’ Blends and the DSP is Delightfully Eclectic.
This next swap card from Ginger S used the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set, colored with Stampin’ Blends and Blending brushes, Wink of Stella and accented with Iridescent Pearls and the Faux Leather Trim.
Jeanna T’s swap card used the Hello Ladybug stamp set and the Ladybug Builder punch which are both on the Last Chance list! I love the way she punched the wings twice in Lemon Lolly cardstock and popped up the second set to give the wings depth and dimension!
Veronica S’s swap card uses the retiring Bee Mine DSP and the sweetly scripted sentiment set from the newest Online Exclusives release! Such a great sentiment set – you need to check out this one!
Kathi D’s swap card uses the new Online Exclusive Fluffiest Friends stamp set, the soon to be retiring Just Kidding DSP and the also retiring stitched with Whimsy dies. Too cute I love the B side of this DSP so versatile!
My downline Robyn designed this cute Bird’s Eye View card in Granny Apple Green cardstock and ink with the Black and Vanilla Large Check ribbon, the 2 3/8″ circle punch and blending brush to shade the circle! Love these little birds – aren’t they so cute!
Furriest Friends makes another appearance this time with the bear stamp in Judith P’s swap card she used the Earthen Textures DSP as the background and the Timber 3D embossing folder on Copper Clay cardstock.
Lori V’s card features the Filled with Happiness mini catalog stamp set which is also on the last chance list and punched and colored in the stamps center image. The Modern Oval punch will be continuing in the upcoming catalog!
Lyn L’s swap card uses a monochromatic take on the Stippled Roses stamp set in Blueberry Bushel on Boho Blue cardstock – simple and elegant!
Susan W’s WIld Fern swap card in delightful in tones of Lost Lagoon using the Perennial Lavender DSP and the Lost Lagoon Bordered ribbon. The stamp set and the DSP will be in the new catalog but the ribbon will be retiring!
The last card to arrive was a sweet one using the Adoring Hearts bundle from the current mini catalog from Jennie T. This bundle has a hybrid embossing folder that also cuts out the hearts at the same time – this will be an encore! product and will still be available in the new catalog but this will be the last few weeks to get the 10% discount on the bundle if you like it all! They will all be available with the release of the new catalog but the bundle pricing goes away! The current hostess code is 3HZGPJSS if you want this or any of the items on the Last Chance List! get them before they are gone!
Hope that these cards inspired you to go and create some art work of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
[144086]
$6.50
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
new swap cards

new swap cards

I love card swaps – I say it all the time! But I rarely say I love our little swap group – an upline of mine hosts a swap almost every month of the year – many of us participate in all of them a few drop in and out as time allows – I love seeing their stamp sets and their card designs and their work. I also love their dedication and commitment to get things done that they have said they will do!

The first swap card is from November – yep November I received it a few weeks ago with an apology. Marcy committed to be in the November swap and then broke her dominant wrist a week before Thanksgiving. We had sent our cards to her and she could have just said forget about it – but when she recovered – she did her November Swap card and it is lovely! Thanks Marcy for your commitment to our swap group and I am glad you are better!
Her card uses the Beauty of the Deep and Hope and Prayer stamp sets, Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, and Shaded Spruce cardstock as well the Hello Irresistible DSP peeking through the circle die!

All the rest of the cards are from the January swap, this card from Veronica S uses the Stippled Roses set and DSP with multiple layers of Pebbled Path and Berry Burst – love the color combination!
Carroll A used the Perennial Lavender suite of products to create this lovely card. The Perennial Lavendar DSP is the star of the show and makes for an easy and lovely palette!
The swap card from Susan W used the Enduring Beauty stamp set and dies from the Spring mini catalog and she embossed the flower image in white embossing powder onto the Perennial Lavendar DSP for a fun background to the flower image.
Kathi D’s adorable card uses the Cutest Cows bundle and the Bee Mine DSP. Too Cute!
Denise W used the Sale-a-bration Flight and Airy DSP and the More Dazzle Specialty paper. The sentiment is from the Softly Said Online Exclusives stamp set and I thought it was ingenious she cut small strips of designer series paper and curled with her fingers to add to the nest!
The Wild Ferns stamp set was Carol S’s swap card inspiration paired with the Ferns 3D Embossing folder and the Pecan Pie bordered ribbon for a beautifully tailored look to her card.
Lori V’s card used the Perennial Lavender suite as well I love the layered Perennial Postage dies for the card layers!
Marie W’s collage style card uses the Nature’s Sweetness suite of products in neutral tones!
Vickie G’s card is a fun fold using the Perennial Lavendar DSP and the Inspirational Sketches stamp set.
Lyn L’s card used the Flight and Airy Sale-a-bration paper and the Bee Mine punch.
The card from Judy P used the Delicate Forest bundle in Lemon Lime Twist, Berry Burst and Petal Pink. I love the fun color choices!
Julie T’s swap card uses the Rock Star bundle for a great musical birthday card!
Robin C’s card features the Let’s Chat stamp set in Pretty Peacock and Poppy Parade colors.

I always get great ideas from these cards and I hope they inspire you as well! Now it’s time to go and create your own works of art – one stamp set at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

early bird swaps arrive

early bird swaps arrive

Every month I find a new inspiration to share with you from my upline and sideline swap group! Last week I shared my own versions of the Twisted Book Bind Easel card and making your own Designer Series paper as a background for a card – you will find the inspiration card below and so much more. All these cards came from a December Early Bird new catalog swap! Enjoy!

This first swap card was designed Jeanna T and uses the Perennial Lavender DSP from the new mini catalog and the Jungle Pals Sale-a-bration offers both the stamp set in Level One and the coordinating dies set in Level Two!

Carol S’s swap card features the Sale-a-bration Level Two Softly Sophisticated Bundle in shades of Boho Blue, Calypso Coral and White with Flight and Airy Sale-a-bration Level One DSP.
This next swap card is full of whimsy combining the Cutest Cows Bundle and the Sunny Days Sale-a-bration Level One DSP designed by Lyn L.
Veronica’s adorable Let’s Chat card is from a new set in the 2024 January to April Mini Catalog and is a sweet card you could send to any friends or family!
Another stamp set full of whimsy is the Submarine Life and our swap leader Denise W sent this cute card in hues of Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Daffodil Delight and Lemon Lime Twist! I love how the Iridescent Adhesive Dots look like bubbles in the water!
Jennie T’s swap card uses the new Enduring Beauty bundle with stamps, dies and coordinating mask for easy coloring!
The swap card below features the Heartfelt Hexagon bundle from the mini catalog and the Flight and Airy DSP from the Sale-a-bration catalog for a sleek and sophisticated sympathy card.
Kathi D’s swap card features the Flight and Airy DSP as well with the Layered Florals 3D as her background on a Boho Blue card base.
Maria W shared a paper saving tip with this Bee Mine Suite Collection swap card! She die cut the Sweet Sorbet die from her layer and covered it with DSP – saves paper and makes the card lighter when you are adding many layers, she also cut another die from the Scalloped Contours die set from the black to use for a future card! So smart and thanks for sharing that tip – I do that too!
The last swap card for this swap session comes from Beth R. and she used the Watercolor Melon Sale-a-bration Level One stamp set for a Twisted Easel Bookfold card – I recreated this one for the January 12th, 2024 blog post with the Ice Cream Swirl bundle! I love all the extra details she put into the card to step it up! Just Kiddin’ DSP, Basics 3D Embossing Folder trio and she used a Stampin’ Spritzer on the whole watermelon after she first stamped off to give it an even more watercolor look!
Now it’s time for you to pull out your supplies and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

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Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Paper Snips
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bee mine partial fun front fun fold

bee mine partial fun front fun fold

Today’s card is a partial front fun fold featuring the Bee Mine Suite. This card starts out with a
4 1/4″ x 11″ Basic White cardstock piece scored at 4 1/4″

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 4 1/4″ and cut to 9 3/4″ off the
larger panel
DSP: (1) 1 1/4″ x 4″ (1) 1″ x 4″
Vellum: scrap
Basic White CS: scraps for hearts and flower
stamps and sentiment

Score the 4 1/4″ x 11″ at 4 1/4″ making a square panel and a larger panel then cut then larger panel at the 9 3/4″ mark.

Die cut with the largest rectangular die from the new Everyday Details die set close to the edge of the 4 1/4″ square portion of the card.

Adhere the 1 1/4″ x 4″ DSP to the portion of the card front closest to the score.
Adhere the 1″ x 4″ DSP to the right side of the card base maintaining an even border around the top, bottom, and right side of the card inside.
Stamp the bee body in Daffodil Delight int and the stripes over the body and the desired face in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and punch the body out with the Bee Builder punch.
Closing the card front, mark the opening lightly with a pencil mark. Then mark where you want to place the bee body so the face is poking out of the left hand side of the die opening. Stamp the antennae in Memento Tuxedo black ink at the top pencil body mark and the two wings in Pool Party at the side pencil marks. If the pencil marks are still visible erase them now.
Adhere the bee body over the stamped images on the card inside.
Stamp flowers in Pool Party ink around the bee.
Take a scrap of Vellum cardstock and die cut the double circle from the new Everyday Details die set which is destined to become one of my favorites from this new January to April 2024 Mini Catalog! (If you die cut it in the center of a 3 1/2″ square save the outside negative die cut for another card – look for it in Friday’s blog post!!)
Stamp the sentiment on a scrap of Basic White cardstock and fussy cut around the words. With mini glue dots adhere to the circle die and using glue dots under the left side and one under the end of the word at the right – adhere the vellum circle to the card front.
Add a fussy cut Pool Party flower to the circle and place a mini glue dot under this embellishment for additional stability and to hide the glue dot placement.
Because the card front is cut and score so it is a partial front I have taken the Hearts from the punch and using a blending brush and Flirty Flamingo ink colored them and adhered them to the dsp on the inside of the card – taping only the right hand side and leaving the left hand side free to act as a tab to secure the shorter end of the card closed.
I added three solid Faceted Gems to the card front – one over the inside flower on the vellum above it!

Hope you like this different fun fold and try it with your own supplies soon! Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

OnStage@Home event

OnStage@Home event

On Saturday November 11th, I got to join demonstrators from around the world and craft together, here the state of the Stampin’ Up! company and get a sneak peak at some of the fun things we have in store for the beginning of the new year! We got a chance to preview the upcoming Stampin’ Up! January to April 2024 mini catalog and Sale-a-bration brochures. I pre-ordered lots of fun new products to share with you all. We got to craft together with the upcoming Bee Mine Suite of products.
We shared our photos and got a box of goodies to help celebrate the 35th anniversary of the company!
The event was presented on a worldwide platform in multiple languages and had multiple pages of resources and fun information!
We had multiple presenters and interesting presentations about the new products coming our way! We got to see the new catalogs filled with new products, stamps, papers, and supplies!
We listened to our CEO Sara Douglas talk about the inspiration of hosting all the 35 in 35 events this year and the amazing things the demonstrators of this company continually do.
I loved the three uniques that she presented – things that make us different! And this company is special!

We foster relationships that grow into friendships.
We create meaningful experiences that strengthen community.
We provide coordinating products that engage customers!

And we stamped together! Isn’t that the name of the game!!!

Loved being at this event!

Cannot wait to share all of the great things I learned. I have ordered the new catalogs to be mailed out in late December for the January start of Sale-a-bration and the new mini catalog. If you would like a new catalog please let me know and I will make sure that you are on my mailing list!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie