calypso coral - nataliegramleystamps

out of the box stamping

by nataliegramleystamps | Dec 29, 2023 | card samples, stamps ink paper

Using a stamp in an unexpected way is so much fun. Many times the abstract stamps in a stamp set can be used in multiple ways! Today I am using the “hill” stamp as a swath of color being “painted” from the paint brush from the Trusty Tools stamp set.

Measurements:
Bases: Azure Afternoon 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Lemon Lime Twist 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Crushed Curry 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Layer: Basic Black 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″
Azure Afternoon 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
Berry Burst 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White (3) 4″ x 5 1/4″
3 3/4″ x 5″

On a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer stamp multiple paint brushes in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Using the hill image from the Hills of Tuscany stamp set I stamped in colors of Rainbow order:
Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Blueberry Bushel and Gorgeous Grape ink. Cleaning the stamp in between colors.

Using tghe light version of the corresponding Stampin’ Blends and Highland Heather for the Gorgeous Grape color, I colored the tips of the paint brush to make the brush look as if it was just dipped into that color paint.

Using eh Pecan Pie Light and Dark stampin’ Blends markers I first colored the brush handle with the Light marker, highlighted with the Dark marker and filled in with the Light marker again to blends the shading.

I stamp ed the words Hip Hip Hooray from the Good Feelings stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and mounted on a 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ layer of Basic Black card stock.
I added some Tinsel Gems three pack around the sentiment.

I mounted this layer onto a Basic White cardfront.

Here are some other samples using slightly different colors and backgrounds.

Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Calypso Coral and Crushed Curry make a background with a sunset vibe!

This next sample uses Azure Afternoon, Lemon Lime Twist, Gorgeous Grape and Berry Burst. and is accented with the Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins.

This last sample uses the same colors as the previous sample with a different sentiment and different colors and sizes of cardstock. Isn’t it amazing how the look of the card changes with just those simple changes!

Try to look through your stamps and see what stamps you have that can be used for some out of the box stamping! Go and create some unique projects of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Just a reminder 2 of the 3 stamp sets used on these projects are sneak peaks and will not be available until the mini and Sale-a-bration catalogs go live on January 4th! Therefore they will not be shown on the picture links below!

Product List

Good Feelings Cling Stamp Set (English)

[158737]

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$10.00

Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161719]

$10.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144243]

$10.00

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131199]

$10.00

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144245]

$10.00

Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161663]

$9.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$9.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[147143]

$9.00

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

[147138]

$9.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$9.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$9.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$9.00

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[147145]

$9.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$9.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[147086]

$9.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$9.00

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

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161672]

$10.00

Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161681]

$10.00

Blueberry Bushel Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161679]

$10.00

Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154881]

$10.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$10.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$10.00

Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154887]

$10.00

Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161682]

$10.00

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154958]

$10.00

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154897]

$10.00

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154899]

$10.00

Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins

[162029]

$8.00

Tinsel Gems Three Pack

[161624]

$7.50

← dynamic swap cards more color mondays - old olive, boho blue and copper clay →

stippled roses double faux step card

by nataliegramleystamps | Dec 22, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, Sale-a-bration, sneak peak, stamps ink paper, techniques

This double faux step card was inspired by fellow demonstrator Susan C. – and I thought I would make one of my own and share my version!

Measurements:
BASE: Calypso Coral CS: 5 1/2″ square
scored at 3/4″, 1 1/2″, and 3 1/2″
Layer: 3″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″ and 8″
2″ x 7″ scored at 3 1/2″ and 6 1/2″
Basic White layers: 2 3/4″ x 4″ and
1 3/4″ x 3 1/4″
scraps for die cuts
DSP layers: 2 1/2″ x 3 3/4″ and
1 1/2″ x 3″
Old Olive scraps for die cut leaves

Die cut a small square die from the Stylish Shapes die set.
Stamp in Smoky Slate ink the smaller rose from the Stippled Roses stamp set.
Using the Stampin’ Blends first color in the leaves with the Old Olive light marker.
Using the shading marks drawn on the stamped image highlight the darker areas with the dark Old Olive Stampin’ Blends marker.
Go over the entire leaf image with the light marker once more to blend the colors.

Using the Light Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends marker color the rose.

Highlight the dark shaded areas with the dark Calypso Coral marker.

Blend the rose with the light marker over the whole rose area and stamp the Hapy Mother’s Day sentiment from the Stippled Roses stamp set in Calypso Coral ink onto the square die.

Score the 5 1/2″ square piece of Calyspo Coral cardstock at 3/4″, 1 1/2″ and 3 1/2″ and bend into mountain fold at the 3/4″, valley fold at the 1 1/2″ fold and mountain fold again at the 3 1/2″ fold. Score the 3″ 8 1/2″ piece at 4 1/4″ and 8″ and fold 4 1/4″ into a mountain fold and the 8″ score line to a valley fold. Adhere the 2 1/2″ piece of DSP to the 2 3/4″ basic White piece and adhere to the larger panel of the 3″ x 8 1/2″ piece of cardstock.

Score the 2″ x 7″ piece at 3 1/2″ and 6 1/2″ and fold 3 1/2″ into a mountain fold and the 6 1/2″ score line to a valley fold. Adhere the 1 1/2″ piece of DSP to the 1 3/4″ basic White piece and adhere to the larger panel of the 2″ x 7″ piece of cardstock.

Place a strip of adhesive on the backside edges of both pieces of cardstock and adhere to the outside edges of the scored 5 1/2″ square.

Die cut the small rose and pop up on STampin’ Dimensionals and add to the lower portion of the smaller step.

Die cut two leaf sprigs from the Stippled Roses dies.

Pop up the sentiment onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere the leaf dies to the upper and lower sides diagonally and adhere to the larger step panel.

I added both Brushed Brass butterflies and Iridescent Pearls to this Mother’s Day card to make it extra special for that extra Special person in everyone’s life!

Just a reminder that this is a sneak peak – this gorgeous DSP will be available as a FREE item in the upcoming Sale-a-bration catalogs which my customers are receiving if you are new to stamping and do not have a demonstrator and would like new catalogs message me and I will get you the Sale-a-bration 2024 and the 2024 January to April mini catalog in the mail! That being said some of the products are not available until January 4th and will not appear below in the photo links as the links will not be live until the release of the catalogs and products!

Now go try this fun Double Faux step card today and make some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

$10.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$9.00

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

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels

[158987]

$7.50

Brushed Brass Butterflies

[158136]

$10.00

← smoosh collage technique more color mondays - swing and sway in poppy parade, crushed curry and copper clay →

more color mondays – real red, calypso coral and daffodil delight

by nataliegramleystamps | Oct 2, 2023 | card samples, color challenge, more color mondays, stamps ink paper, techniques

It’s another edition of More Color Mondays – Real Red, Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight.

I love the Stampin’ Blends and alcohol technique and have used it before.

Squiggle the three Stampin’ Blends colors onto the acrylic block.

Spray the acrylic block with alcohol.

Place the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer on top of the acrylic block.

Peel off the Basic White layer and allow to dry.

Die cut the leaves from the Autumn Leaves dies.

Measurements:
BASE: Real Red 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ score at 4 1/4″
Basic White layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″ for embossing
Real Red scrap: for sentiment
Basic White: 4″ x 5 1/4″ for the alcohol blends
technique

Emboss the Basic White layer with the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder.

Die cut the Real Red scrap with the smallest nested essential and stamp the sentiment in the center of the die cut and stamp the smallest leaves along the edge.