mixed floral bokeh blended card

mixed floral bokeh blended card

Today is Monday and that means the latest color challenge has arrived and you all know that I love the bright colors so this trio is right in my wheel house! Pool Party, Berry Burst and Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends bring the Mixed Florals stamp image to life and are the perfect foreground for the Beautiful Bokeh 6″ x 6″ DSP!

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

This simple card still packs a punch due to all the gorgeous pigmented colors from the Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers!

Coloring with the Stampin’ Blends is so easy and fun. The alcohol markers are streak free and seamless. They make blending a breeze!
I always start with the Light color in the Combo pack and then highlight with the Dark blend and then redraw over the entire image with the Light again to help blend the dark highlights in to the image.

I colored the background with the Pool Party to eliminate the white space between the flower images mimicking sky in the background.

I stamped a sentiment from the Mixed Labels bundle and die cut around the imaged words. I used a blending brush in Pool Party ink to highlight the edges of the die.

I die cut the flowers.

I adhered the DSP layer to the card front.
I adhered the flowers to the right-hand side of the card front over the DSP layer.
I popped up the sentiment piece over the flower stems on the lower left-hand corner of the image.

I added Basic Rhinestone Jewels to the card around the sentiment piece and above the flowers on the upper right-hand side of the card.
I tied the Silver and White Sheer ribbon around the top score line of the card to finish off this lovely card and coordinate the silver in the ribbon and rhinestone embellishments.

Go you have any Stampin’ Blends? They really are the coolest coloring tools! Try some out today or order some soon!

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

Happy Stampin’,
Natalie

more color mondays – melon mambo, berry burst and lemon lime twist shadow box fun fold

more color mondays – melon mambo, berry burst and lemon lime twist shadow box fun fold

Are you a Friends TV Series fan? When I saw the Friends of the Ocean Suite and the lobster the first thing I thought of was my son asking for the complete DVD boxed set of the series for Christmas – we loved that series and if you are a fan, you will get this card and understand immediately why I saw this Designer Series Paper and knew I had to make this card!

Measurements:
BASE: Melon Mambo 4 1/4″ x 11″
scraps for the alphabet dies
DSP: (2) 3/8″ x 4 1/4 and (1) 3 1/2″ x 4 1/4″
Scraps for the alphabet dies
die cut of the large lobster
Basic White CS: 3 1/4″ x 4″

Score the base on the 11″ side at 1/2″, 1″ 4 1/2″, 5″, 5 1/2″, 6″, 6 1/2″, 10″ and 10 1/2″.

Fold the card in half and adhere the 3 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ DSP piece to the center front panel

Die cut the largest square out of the center of the card front.
Adhere the 3/8″ x 4 1/4″ DSP pieces on the outer panels of the card front.
Adhere the Basic White CS layer on the center large panel on the inside of the card.

Adhere the score lines on either side of the center score line.

Die cut the larger lobster out of the DSP and adhere it to the lower corner of the Basic White window area.

Cut the word Lobster out of the Friends of the Ocean DSP and adhere to the lower portion of the lobster die cut (I closed the card front and using a pencil marked the corners keeping the images inside the corners so you can see the images through the shadow box opening.

Cut the Mini Alphabet dies in Melon Mambo CS and adhere the MY above the lobster on the left-hand side.
Adhere the right-hand panels together.
Adhere the word YOU’RE off of the top of the shadow box opening.
I added a Lemon Lime Lime circle die under the word MY to add color to the card.
This card has a bunch of scoring but is relatively easy and looks impressive!

This shadow box card is a 3D Stunner – try it with your stash and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

create your own shimmer paper cards

create your own shimmer paper cards

We used to carry Shimmery White cardstock and I LOVED IT!! It had this gorgeous sheen to it and a subtle sparkle. Well it retired and if you loved it too there is a way to make your own and the good news is … it’s even more versatile!

If you are not familiar with our Pearlized Enamel Effects there come in two versions and packs of three bottles of lacquer each:

#156310 Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics
$15.00
* 3 bottles: 1 each of 3 colors
* 1 oz. (29.5 g) each
Product colors: Black, Real Red, White Pearl

#161610 Metallic Enamel Effects Basics
$15.00
* 3 bottles: 1 each of 3 colors
* 1 oz. (29.5 g) each
Product colors: Copper, Gold, Silver

You can use this lacquer in so many ways. The small, thin tip makes it easy to outline stamped images or add detail. Draw attention to part of a stamped image. Write and draw shapes such as stars and hearts. Create dots to use on your creations. You will need to allow time for drying.

Did you know you can brush these directly onto cardstock and create a shimmer paper in these six basic colors and add drops of re-inker to them and create many more colors with shimmer!

Measurement Card #1
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
scrap for die cut
5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ for painting and die cutting
DSP: 2″ x 4 1/4″ and 2″ x 3 1/2″

Card #2
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ for painting and die cutting
Fresh Freesia CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ for painting and
embossing
Pebbled Path CS: scrap for sentiment piece

I experimented with different colors and different enamel effects to increase the combinations I could achieve!

My first sample I embossed colored cardstock – Fresh Freesia – with a new Beautiful Butterflies embossing folder.

I squeezed a few drops of White Enamel Effects onto a Silicone Mat and using a wet Water Painter I painted that embossed surface with the watered down enamel effects to give it a shimmer! Allow to dry fully before using on a card!
Next I did the same thing on Basic White Paper painted with White Enamel Effects.
For experiment number 3 I used Basic White CS and painted it first with the White Enamel Effects and then painted just the butterfly images with Gold and Copper Enamel Effects.
I die cut the large and small butterfly from the painted metallic butterflies piece.
For the first card I took scraps of the Nature’s Sweetness 12″ x 12″ DSP and took two different patters and a die cut from another sneak peak product the Linked Together Dies. I first arranged them together in a pleasing pattern on a 4 1/4″ x 11″ base cardstock folded in half.
Once I liked the pattern I removed the DSP and die and started to adhere the pieces onto the base.
I adhered the 2″ x 4 1/4″ piece across the bottom of the base card leaving a small border along the bottom of the card base.
Next I adhered the gold foiled cross-hatched patterned DSP in the opposite direction.
I glued the die cut piece from the Linked Together dies set overlapping the two pieces of DSP.
I grabbed a scrap of Copper Clay to draw out the copper shimmer on the butterflies and stamped Time To celebrate in the same Copper Clay ink.
I adhered the sentiment piece overlapping all three previous pieces.
I popped up the large butterflie die from the Beautiful Butterflies bundle and adhered it over the sentiment piece.
I die cut the body of the smaller butterfly out of the white shimmer paper and adhered it onto the top of the detailed die cut butterfly. I then adhered this smaller butterfly below and overlapping the left corner of the sentiment piece.
I adhered 5 brass colored embellishments f( I realized after I adhered them that these embellishments are retired but you could easily substitute the Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems which come in Copper, Gold and A dark silver/platinum color and are faceted for a beautiful shimmer and shine!
For Card #2 I used the Fresh Freesia cardstock that I painted as the background.

I mixed Berry Burst re-inker into the White Enamel Effects to create a Berry Burst butterfly.
I painted on the Berry Burst enamel onto a sheet of embossed paper.

I adhered the Fresh Freesia background 4″ x 5 1/4″ to the Basic White card base.

I die cut the large butterfly out and die cut the large butterfly body out of the Fresh Freesia enameled scraps. i adhered the butterfly body onto the middle of the large butterfly and popped it up on Dimensionals on the card. I stamped the sentiment in Pebbled Path ink on a scrap of Pebbled Path cardstock and adhere it over the butterfly die.
I added three of the Adhesive-backed Drusy embellishments for extra special sparkle and shine!

The possibilities are endless colored paper and white or silver, black paper and all of the enamel colors, white paper and all the colors of enamel or color the enamel with re-inkers WOW what will you come up with?

Now go out and create some fun shimmer designs of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Reminder this blog post contains references to sneak peak merchandise that will not be available for purchase until January 7th so they will not appear below in the photo shopping icons.

more color mondays – berry burst, balmy blue and fresh freesia

more color mondays – berry burst, balmy blue and fresh freesia

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge is another sneak peak from the upcoming January to April 2025 mini catalog with a new suite called Beautiful Bokeh Suite.

This cool 3D Fun fold tower card or pinwheel card is the card detailed here today!

Measurements:
BASE: Balmy Blue 4 7/8″ x 5 1/2″
(3) 2 1/8″ x 5 1/2″
DSP: (4) 1 1/4″ x 5 3/8″
Basic White CS: (4) 2″ x 5 3/8″
scraps for die cuts

With the 4 7/8″ side up. on the top of the Stampin’ Trimmer. Score at 1/2″, 1 1/4″, 2″ and 2 3/4″.
Adhere the 1/2″ side and fold the score line at the 2″ mark in half and adhere the smallest panel to the base.
Emboss the Basic White CS layers with the Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid embossing folder.
Adhere the Basic White embossed layers to the large side of the tower and the three Balmy Blue pieces.
Adhere the edges of the Balmy Blue layers to the sides of the tower.
Adhere the DSP to all of the smaller panels.
Die cut four small butterflies and adhere
one to each of the sides.
Stamp the Happy Birthday to two smaller banners from the Stylish Shapes in Berry Burst full strength.
Stamp the smaller butterfly in Berry Burst ink and stamp off once and stamp over the words.
Adhere to one side of the tower.
Stamp the smaller butterfly in Berry Burst and brush the inside of the stamp with Balmy Blue ink with a Blending Brush.
Die cut two butterflies.
Adhere to two opposite sides of the tower.
Place three Iridescent discs on each side of the tower.
What a fun 3D card! Try this fun fold tower or pinwheel card with the DSP you have in your stock!
Because this is a sneak peak none of the products from the upcoming 2025 January to April mini catalog will not appear in the clickable photos below.
Now go and create some artwork – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

more color mondays – summer splash, berry burst, lemon lime twist

more color mondays – summer splash, berry burst, lemon lime twist

Today’s More Color Monday Color Challenge is right in my wheel house. Summer Splash, Berry Burst, and Lemon Lime Twist are bright and cheery and perfect for this snowy week that we have been having! Dreaming of summer and warmer weather already this card has all the summer vibes! This fun fold is called a Bi-Fold Shutter Card and it is a great fun fold!

Measurements:
BASE: Summer Splash CS: 4 1/4″ x 9 3/4″
Berry Burst CS:
1) 2 5/8″ x 3 7/8″
2) 1 7/8″ x 2 3/8″
3) 1 7/8″ x 2 3/8″
4) 1 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
5) 1 1/8″ x 1 7/8″
6) 1 1/8″ x 1 7/8″
DSP:
1) 2 1/2″ x 3 3/4″
2) 1 3/4″ x 2 1/4″
3) 1 3/4″ x 2 1/4″
4) 1 3/4″ x 3 3/4″
5) 1″ x 1 3/4″
6) 1″ x 1 3/4″
Basic White CS: scraps for die cuts
Lemon Lime Twist CS: scrap for die cuts

Adhere the DSP layers to the corresponding DSP layers.
Place the 4 1/4″ side of the Summer Splash Base piece on the upper edge of the Stampin’ Trimmer and place the left edge at 1 1/2″ mark.
Cut from the 3″ mark to 7 1/2″.
Remove the paper and turn 180 degrees to the 9 3/4″ side with the cut side at the bottom.
Score at the 3″ mark from the top of the cardstock down to the cut line.
Score at the 5 1/4″ mark from the top of the card to the bottom.
Score at the 7 1/2″ from the cut line to the bottom of the card.
Adhere the DSP and a Colored Cardstock layers to the corresponding numbered panels, see the numbered panels on the photo below.
Adhere the panel to the number 1 area.
Adhere the panels to 5 and 6.
Finish adhering all of the DSP panels to their corresponding panels on the card.
Die cut one of the smaller circles and the seaweed in Lemon Lime Twist card stock.
Die cut the largest banner from the Stylish Shapes die set in Basic White CS.
Stamp the “hello friend” in Berry Burst ink.
Stamp the crab in Lemon Lime Twist ink, stamping off once for the base of the crab. Stamp the outline in full strength Lemon Lime Twist.
Stamp the bubbles in Summer Splash on the banner.
Stamp two crabs in Summer Splash, stamp off the base of the two step stamp and stamp the outline in Summer Splash full strength. Die cut them out.
Adhere the banner to the Lemon Lime Twist circle and adhere to the first panel.
Adhere the first crab to panel 5.
Adhere the Lemon Lime Twist seaweed to panel #3 and then adhere the second crab above the seaweed. Cut the seaweed and crab that hang below the cut line.
Place Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs on the card.
This 3D card stands on his own and is a WOW card – try this with DSP or colored cardstock that you have in your stock and let me know what you create!

Because this is a sneak peak from the upcoming January to April 2025 mini catalog none of the upcoming products will be displayed in the lower section because they are not available to purchase until January unless you would like to join my team and then you can pre-order any items from the upcoming catalog as well as qualify for Sale-a-bration benefits early! Let me know if you are interested in a starter kit and I can help you with that!

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

Happy Stampin’,
Natalie