more color mondays – barely blush, balmy blue and soft sea foam

more color mondays – barely blush, balmy blue and soft sea foam

by | Jun 15, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, In Colors, stamps ink paper, techniques

I love this new Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper and apparently everyone else does too as of the end of this week it is back ordered but we have a new notification system so if you love these cards – put your email and name down to be notified as soon as they return!

I love black and white – something about the contrast that is just intoxicating – so striking!

This paper has so much possibility!

Measurements:
BASE: Barely Blush CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
DSP: 1″ x 5 1/2″, and scraps for the vases.
Balmy Blue CS: 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
Soft Sea Foam CS: 2″ x 5 1/2″
Basic White CS: scrap strip for the sentiment

I gathered the Light and Dark Stampin’
Blends for all three colors in this challenge: Barely Blush, Balmy Blue and Soft Sea Foam and colored an entire line of the vases from one of the Artisan Sketched Garden DSP.

I fussy cut some of the vases out to use on the cards.

I adhered the Balmy Blue strip under the bottom edge of the DSP strip and adhered both to the Soft Sea Foam layer. I adhered the three layers to the center of the card front.
I stamped the Basic White strip with a sentiment and Blended it with a Blending Brush and Barely Blush ink.
I piked out three vases and adhered them across the designer series paper and colored cardstock strip section alternating height.

I fussy cut some of the small flowers on the scraps of the opposite side of the vase DSP and adhered them to the bottom of the card front below the vases.

I adhered more little flower fussy cuts to the top edge of the card front.
I popped up the sentiment piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals over the vases.
I added two Barely Blush 2026-2028 In Color Dots embellishments to finish off the card with some coordinating soft pearlescent bling!

Try a soft color combination with your next stampin’ project – now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Here is another card I made using these same More color Monday color challenge colors!
I used a new embossing folder in the background called Floral Spray 3D embossing folder also currently unavailable this was a popular item also! It will be back in stock soon if you have to have it!
Product List
All Aflutter Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167564 ]
[167564]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[166780]
$14.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2
[146982]
$14.00
Barely Blush 8 1/2
[167689]
$14.00
Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2
[146988]
$14.00
Artisan Sketched Garden 12
[167752]
$13.00
Barely Blush Classic Stampin Pad [ 167678 ]
[167678]
$14.00
Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [ 166648 ]
[166648]
$12.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
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 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154830 ]
[154830]
$12.00
Barely Blush Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 167667 ]
[167667]
$12.00
Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154902 ]
[154902]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [ 167546 ]
[167546]
$9.00
card sketch #110 – black and white with a pop of color

card sketch #110 – black and white with a pop of color

by | Aug 20, 2025 | card samples, card sketches, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, sketch challenge

Today’s blog post is another card sketch! So fun to create from a starting point! Card Sketch #110 is so full of possibilities!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for the sentiment
Basic Black CS: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
1 1/8″ x 3 3/8″, 1 1/8″ x 4 3/4″
scrap for the sentiment matte
Mixed Media DSP: 1″ x 3 1/4″, 1″ x 4 1/2″

Adhere the Basic Black 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ layer to the Basic White card base.
Run the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the Pressed Flowers embossing folder. This is a standard embossing folder which requires a sandwich of the base plate and two cutting plates (2 – #3 plates)
Adhere the embossed layer onto the card base.
Adhere the pieces of Designer Series paper to the Basic Black Mattes.
Stamp the sentiment “You’re So Kind” from The Right Words stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Die cut the sentiment with the Stylish Shapes circle die. Adhere the white die cut to a Basic Black CS Spotlight on Nature die.
Adhere the longer matted black and white DSP piece on the bottom of the card front.
Adhere the smaller DSP piece across the other DSP piece.
Adhere the sentiment piece on Stampin’ Dimensionals and place in the right upper quadrant.
I adhered five Neutral Matte Dots around the card.

I love black and white cards with a pop of color! This card is a fun interpretation of the Card Sketch #110.

Try your hand at this sketch and see what you can design – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Mixed Media Florals Suite Collection (English) [ 164659 ]
[164659]
$128.00
Mixed Florals Bundle [ 164642 ]
[164642]
$56.50
Mixed Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 164639 ]
[164639]
$24.00
The Right Words Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 165316 ]
[165316]
$26.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 121045 ]
[121045]
$14.00
Mixed Media Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164638 ]
[164638]
$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
Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder [ 165614 ]
[165614]
$11.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]
[163580]
$35.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Neutral Matte Dots [ 165561 ]
[165561]
$8.00
masculine textured notes card

masculine textured notes card

by | May 7, 2025 | card samples, die cutting, masculine cards, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

I recently participated in a guy card swap and this is the card that I designed for the group that I swap with!

I absolutely love black and white paper I am drawn to it and this Botanical Textures paper from the Botanical Textures Suite is a great one!

This Suite features two Designer Series packages – one that is the black and white paper and one that is neutral colored woven textured paper. According to sales the Woven Textures is the more popular of the two!

The Botanical Textures Suite Collection #165563 includes:

TEXTURED NOTES BUNDLE #165556

TEXTURED NOTES CLING STAMP SET (10% off)
#165548
* 7 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d, h

TEXTURED NOTES DIES (10% off) #165555
* 8 dies
* Largest die: 5-3/16″ x 3-3/16″ (13.2 x 8 cm)
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

MINI CORRUGATED 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER
#165559
* 1 folder
* Size: 6″ x 6-1/4″ (15.2 x 15.9 cm)
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

BOTANICAL TEXTURES 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER #165545
* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
* 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

WOVEN TEXTURES 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER #165560
* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 3 each of 4 double-sided designs
* 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

WHITE 1/4″ (6.4 MM) RIBBON #165562
* Width: 1/4″ (6.4 mm)
* Length: 10 yards (9.1 m)

NEUTRAL MATTE DOTS #165561
* 160 adhesive-backed pieces
* 4 mm, 5 mm
* Basic Beige, black, Pecan Pie, white

Product colors: Basic Beige, Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Gray Granite, Pecan Pie, white

I stamped the leaf image in Smoky Slate on Basic White cardstock.

I used Post-it Labeling & Cover-up Tape to three consecutive Textured Notes dies – positioning them evenly.
Position it over the leaf image.
Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
scrap for sentiment die
4″ x 5 1/4″ for the 3 dies
Smoky Slate CS: 2″ x 5 1/2″
4″ x 5 1/4″ for the die (1 above the largest
three dies)
DSP: 2″ x 5 1/2″
Adhere the concentric three dies to the Smoky Slate Textured Notes dies.
Adhere the DSP layer to the left side of the card base.
Run the 2″ x 5 1/2″ Smoky Slate layer through the Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder.
Adhere the 2″ Smoky Slate embossed layer to the right side of the base card.
Rub the corrugated side with a Blending Brush in Smoky Slate ink.
Place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of the Smoky Slate layer.
Place the die cut layers over the DSP and corrugated layer.
Stamp the sentiment in Smoky Slate ink and die cut with the smallest die in the Textured Notes die set.
Adhere the sentiment piece over the die cut layers.
Tap the Basic Black Stampin’ Write marker on a bone folder over the card to make splatter patterns on the card.

Adhere 5 Basic Gray and Smoky Slate pearls to finish the card!

This is a great masculine card! Try making a guy card with your supplies – now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Botanical Textures Suite Collection (English) [ 165563 ]
[165563]
$100.50
Textured Notes Bundle (English) [ 165556 ]
[165556]
$48.50
Textured Notes Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 165548 ]
[165548]
$23.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147113 ]
[147113]
$9.00
Botanical Textures 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165545 ]
[165545]
$12.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 131202 ]
[131202]
$11.50
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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Textured Notes Dies [ 165555 ]
[165555]
$31.00
Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154843 ]
[154843]
$11.00
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [ 162481 ]
[162481]
$3.50
Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls [ 163416 ]
[163416]
$7.50
more color mondays – wild wheat, berry burst and summer splash

more color mondays – wild wheat, berry burst and summer splash

by | Apr 7, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, color theory, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, In Colors, more color mondays, my favorites, online exclusives

For today’s color challenge we are touching on a little bit of color theory.
Stampin’ Up! has a great color tool called the Color Coach and it is a color wheel based on color theory. It is a very easy and effective way to determine which of our colors look best paired together. Whether you are looking for a monochromatic, analogous, complimentary or triadic color palette this color wheel makes it simple to devise a color plan for your cards and projects!

Today’s color palette is a triadic combination which means that the three colors I picked are in a triangular position from one another. If you look at the Color Coach in the picture below you will see the black lines in the center that point to the three inner windows – when you slide the white circle around the windows reveal the triadic combinations you can choose!

I picked Wild Wheat which is one of the 2023-2025 In Colors that will be retiring with this current annual catalog in May. This is a color that I grew to LOVE! It compliments so many other colors and is a lovely gold-ish brown! If you like any of these In Colors you will want to purchase them RIGHT AWAY because when they are gone they are gone! And do not forget the re-inkers!

The other thing I love about this card is that you can color Black and White DSP any way you like to create the best effect and color coordinate to any palette! I also colored the White Ribbon to color coordinate too!

Measurements:
BASE: Summer Splash CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″ and scrap for die
Berry Burst CS: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ and scrap for die
Wild Wheat CS: scraps for dies
DSP: 4″ x 5 1/4″

I cut a piece of the black and white foliage design from the Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper to 4″ x 5 1/4″.
Taking a blending brush I colored the lower third of the DSP with Wild Wheat ink.
Taking a blending brush I colored the middle third of the DSP with Summer Splash ink.
Taking a blending brush I colored the upper third of the DSP with Berry Burst ink.
I cut a half sheet of Summer Splash to 4 1/4″ x 11″ and scored it at 5 1/2″.
I die cut the foliage stem from the Memorable Blooms die set in all three cardstock colors.
I cut a 1/4 sheet of card stock in Berry Burst to 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.
I adhered the Berry Burst layer to the Summer Splash card front.
I adhered the DSP to the Berry Burst layer.
I stamped the “you are seriously the best” sentiment from the Textured Notes stamp set from the Botanical Textures Suite in Tuxedo Black memento ink on Wild Wheat scrap and die cut with the Botanical Textures dies.
I think this die set will be a new favorite of mine! It contains 8 rectangular frames that both cuts and embosses the edges in different patterns! SO FUN!
I adhered the foliage die cuts in each of the cardstock colors to the left side of the card front over the colored DSP.
I colored the white 1/4″ ribbon on both sides from the Botanical Textures Suite Collection with a Berry Burst Dark Stampin’ Blends marker and allowed it to dry.
I popped up the sentiment piece with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals and placed the folded ribbon underneath one of the dimensionals to hold it in place. I adhered the sentiment piece about half way up the card front.
I placed 5 of the Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins on the card front to finish this color coordinated triadic card with a gold sparkle!
The color Coach is a great investment to step your color game up to the next level! Try it today on your next card – now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Botanical Textures Suite Collection (English)
[165563]
$100.50
Textured Notes Bundle (English)
[165556]
$48.50
Textured Notes Cling Stamp Set (English)
[165548]
$23.00
Berry Burst 8-1/2
[144243]
$11.50
Summer Splash 8 1/2
[163797]
$11.50
Wild Wheat 8 1/2
[161725]
$11.50
Botanical Textures 12
[165545]
$12.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.00
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 Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161681]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Textured Notes Dies
[165555]
$31.00
White 1/4
[165562]
$8.00
Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins
[160387]
$8.00
front flap fun fold card

front flap fun fold card

by | Aug 2, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

Such an easy fun fold! The front flap uses the extra piece you cut off the base for the flap! Nothing goes to waste – I LOVE THAT!

Measurements:
Base: Lemon Lime Twist 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″ cut the 4 1/4 front piece of
the card to 2 1/8″ from the score line.
DSP: 2″ x 5 1/4″ and scrap to cut characters out
Basic White: 4″ x 5 1/4″ for inside
2″ x 2 5/8″ for front flap layer

Adhere the Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece to the inside of the card base.
Adhere the 2″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Zoo Crew DSP to the front flap.
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Translucent Florals set (this is a sneak peak of a set that will be available in the upcoming September to December 2023 mini catalog) to the upper left hand corner of the 2″ x 2 5/8″ piece of Basic White cardstock. Fussy cut the rabbit image out of the Zoo Crew DSP and adhere to the bottom right hand corner of the same cardstock.
Score the 2 1/8″ x 5 1/2″ piece of Lemon Lime Twist cardstock in half.
Adhere to the left side of the 2 1/8″ x 5 1/2″ piece of Lemon Lime Twist that was cut at the
beginning.
Fold the card in half so the white piece is on top. Add adhesive to the bottom of the Lemon Lime Twist piece (the card will open on the left)
Place the edge of the score in the middle right edge of the card base. Adhere over the Basic White inside layer.
Open up the small Lemon Lime Twist front flap and stamp the inside sentiment on the card inside panel.
Fussy Cit more animals out of the Zoo Crew DSP and adhere to the DSP on the front left hand flap.
Place embellishments on the card and voila fun fold card is complete!

Try your hand at the simple and fun design and go out and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Zoo Crew 12
[161304]
$12.50
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2
[144245]
$10.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Glossy Dots Assortment
[158827]
$8.00