new annual catalog open house one week away – come see all the exciting new things

new annual catalog open house one week away – come see all the exciting new things

by | Apr 24, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, new catalog, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection, retiring products, stamps ink paper

Well things are busy around here! I am getting ready for my New Catalog Open House and our construction crew is lakeside rebuilding our permanent dock. It is noisy and busy!!

Next Wednesday May 1st the new catalog will go live and I will be hosting a New Catalog Open House from 1-3pm.

Come for a few minutes or the whole time!
It is a come and go event with free projects, lots of samples, snacks and prizes!

Message me for all the details if you did not already get an invitation!

One of the things I will be highlighting are the 2024-2026 In Color Collection featuring Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Returning Pretty In Pink, Shy Shamrock and my favorite Summer Splash (I even like the name!)

This year launches a updated website and new downline and plans for a new Stampin’ Studio!
So much excitement! It also launches a new rewards program! The new Pixie Points Program is highlighted on my website and if you are a regular customer and order from me you can earn rewards! Check out the program in the Rewards tab – Pixie Points Program!
Here are some of the cards and New In Colors I will be highlighting at the Open House.

Peach Pie featuring the New Spotlight on Nature Bundle!

Below is also a comparison to current and past colors! The current colors are on the left below the specific In Color and the past retired colors are on the right.

Petunia Pop is a lovely new purple hued In Color.

Below is also a comparison to current and past colors! The current colors are on the left below the specific In Color and the past retired colors are on the right.

Pretty in Pink is a returning color – so popular and a great pink to compliment our other colors!

Below is also a comparison to current and past colors! The current colors are on the left below the specific In Color and the past retired colors are on the right.

Shy Shamrock is a springtime green!

Below is also a comparison to current and past colors! The current colors are on the left below the specific In Color and the past retired colors are on the right.

The last In Color (my personal favorite) is Summer Splash. A beautiful compliment to Coastal Cabana!

Below is also a comparison to current and past colors! The current colors are on the left below the specific In Color and the past retired colors are on the right.

The In Colors are available in coordinating ribbon, ink pads, cardstock, two different embellishment packs, 6″ x 6″ DSP!
Come check out these and many more fun displays, projects and so much more.

I will also have some of my retired items for sale!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

birthday sparkle kit together alternatives

birthday sparkle kit together alternatives

by | Apr 5, 2024 | card kits, card samples, embossing folders, new catalog, out of the box stamping, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection, stamps ink paper, techniques

Well the new design for the website published yesterday! How do you like it? Let me know! While this is not a Paper Pumpkin alternative it is a kit alternative so I placed it within the Paper Pumpkin tab for easy access! Tuesday of this coming week on the 9th of April, I will be hosting the first Kit Together at my home. What is a Kit Together? Stampin’ Up! started selling all-inclusive kits for easy stamping options last year and every month have been releasing new products. To date there are at least 27 past and current kit collections for sale on the website in English and many are available in French as well! The Birthday Sparkle kit released last month and I decided to do an alternatives class with the kit. Interested in joining us from 1-3PM? Send me an RSVP! We are changing the kit slightly and doing four cards instead of 2 cards and 2 tags! One card will be exactly as the directions in the kit, but the others are all alternative cards! If you want to join us the class is $10 for the 4 cards or you can buy the kit for $23 and get the stamp set, ink spot, acrylic block, and all the supplies to make 6 cards and 6 tags.
Below are the pictures from the Stampin’ Up! website of what the kit includes:
” Order # 163865
BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT (ENGLISH)
$23.00
Create glittering birthday cards and gift tags with the Birthday Sparkle Kit! This kit includes six cards and six gift tags. Create each project with the included stamp set, die-cut paper pieces, and twine. It also includes other elements such as glitter stickers, pressed wood picks, coordinating envelopes, and gold foil paper pieces! It’s easy to create each project for your recipient or get ahead on your crafting for the year by making quick multiples. Either way, you’ve got a special paper craft that your recipients will love! Also available in French.

Kit includes:
*Birthday Sparkle Photopolymer Stamp Set
*Clear Stamp Block
*Early Espresso Stampin’ Spot
*Predesigned projects
*Step-by-step instructions
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Make 6 cards and 6 gift tags
*Cards: 3 each of 2 designs; folded card 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
*Gift tags: 3 each of 2 designs; largest tag 2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ (5.7 x 8.9 cm)
* 6 preprinted envelopes
*Enough adhesive to complete projects
*Gold glitter stickers and pressed wood picks.
*Baker’s Twine in Early Espresso and White
*A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, gold glitter

Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today!”

And this is the stamp set that comes in the kit:
I added two Brushed Gold Cards and Envelopes to the mix to change the tags that come in the kit into cards. This item is currently back-ordered but will continue into the new Annual Catalog and should be back soon!
This first card was done exactly according to the kit instructions which are full colored instruction sheets and very helpful for those that do not want to go off-script!

Sweet layers and pop-up balloons make this a beautiful and easy birthday card anyone would be proud to send and happy to receive!

I modified one of the tags and popped it up on the Brushed Gold Cards and Envelopes. Changed the stamping and made a fun and easy card out of one of the tags!
For the second tag card I added a 2″ panel embossed with the polka dots from the Basics 3D embossing folder and popped up the tag over that panel on the Brushed Gold card.
This last card I changed up and added a window sheet and some foam adhesive strips to the mix to make a shaker card with the Iridescent Shaker Circles, which will be retiring. These are a must have if you like to make shaker cards. They are full of fun and whimsy and I love this card!
Come join us Tuesday and if you can’t this is a great kit to buy and have for all those birthday cards needed for the rest of the year! With just a few extra supplies you can double the cards in the kit and get 12 cards instead of 6 cards and 6 tags! there are left over pieces that could easily make another card of two as well!

Now go and create some birthday cards of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Birthday Sparkle Kit (English)
[163865]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes
[162177]
$12.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
[147114]
$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
Basics 3 D Embossing Folders
[161598]
$30.00
Iridescent Shaker Circles
[161625]
$7.00
easter card using the timeless arrangement stamp set

easter card using the timeless arrangement stamp set

by | Mar 29, 2024 | card samples, retiring products, stamps ink paper, techniques

One of the perks of being a demonstrator is the Demonstrator Planning Place it is a demonstrator only sharing forum – and this community is among the most giving and sharing population on Earth! I recently saw a home decor frame with a similar technique on this Facebook page and had to try it out for a card.

Measurements:
Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″

YEP THAT’S IT! This is what you call Simple Stamping! Stamps, Ink, and Paper this is an awesome beginner card that has a WOW feel to it!

Take two pieces of scotch tape and place them perpendicular over one another the top piece about 1/4 of the way down over the bottom piece cut the cross piece to the length desired to make it look like a cross. Place on the card front of the folded Basic White base card.
Pick colors and the floral pieces from the Timeless Arrangements stamp set (#161521) this is retiring and is a great thank you/appreciation/friendship stamp set. If you want it order it as soon as possible using the current hostess code EGCF9KYB as they are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST and I have a feeling this one will sell out! The Timeless Arrangement bundle (#161526) and the dies (#161525) are also on the Last Chance list – the bundle is both the set and the dies for 10% discount.

Start stamping the individual stamps scattering them out over the cross tape piece as if they are peeking out from under the cross!

Continue to use different colors and different stamps until the whole section around the cross is covered. (Be careful not to touch the tape as the ink does not stick and dry so you will get ink on your fingers!)
Carefully remove the tape and wash your hands to remove the ink so as not to transfer onto your card! You are left with an optical illusion where the flower and leaf sprigs appear to be underneath the white cross – this gives the card depth and dimension without layers!!
Stamp a sentiment in the cross piece.
Add embellishments to finish the card with a little bling and you have the perfect Easter card without an Easter stamp set!

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

Note I only used the Timeless Arrangements stamp set for this Simple Stamping card but added the bundle and dies in the photos below for your easy ordering reference if you want it all!!

Happy Stampin’ and have a Blessed Easter weekend!
Natalie

Product List
Timeless Arrangements Bundle (English)
[161526]
$54.00
Timeless Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161521]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161663]
$9.00
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
[147143]
$9.00
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
[147138]
$9.00
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad
[147099]
$9.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
[147095]
$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
Timeless Arrangements Dies
[161525]
$35.00
patchwork pieces dies with upcoming sneak peak

patchwork pieces dies with upcoming sneak peak

by | Mar 27, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, new catalog, retiring products, sneak peak, stamps ink paper, techniques

While OnStage Houston is over I am still sharing all of the incredible experiences, swaps, swag, and information we received while we were there!

Below is a picture of all the stuff I came home with plus about three times as many swap cards as are in the photo!!

We all got a fabulous backpack and thank goodness or I would not have made it back home! That Peach Pie colored zipper tote is perfect for all the little essentials I need to tote to my classes! We got a new kit with honeycomb embellishments called Hooray for Honeycomb be looking for that to be released with the upcoming catalog! We received a copy of the new catalog before anyone else that was super exciting! We got a paper pumpkin stamp set or grid paper our choice, a new background stamp set and they gave away 6 different upcoming DSP packages in the Prize Patrol.

As we looked at the catalog, my new downline and dear old friend Barb fell in love with the Mediterrean Blooms DSP and I fell in love with the Full of Life suite! I told her that we were going to win those two and on the last day our numbers were called I won the Mediterrean Blooms and gifted it to her and she won the Full of Life and gifted it to me! You should have heard us you would have thought we won the lottery for a million dollars we laughed so hard that we had manifested those two packets!!

Today’s card for this blog post is a little old a little new! I am using the Patchwork pieces – which received my most views ever on Pinterest! See my May 31st 2023 for the cards that currently has over 400 pin clicks and 6500 views!! Thank you to all those that follow me on Pinterest! This fabulous die set will be retiring with the current catalog so if you love this I would recommend ordering it (#161592) using my current hostess code EGCF9KYB – these and all the Last Chance list items are only while supplies last. You can find the Last Chance list and order on my Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator site at https://nataliestamps.stampinup.net

Measurements:
BASE: Berry Burst/Melon Mambo 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Coastal Cabana layer: 3 1/2″ x 5″
scrap for Everyday Details die (this is retiring!)
Basic White layer: 3 1/4″ x 4 3/4″
DSP: 6×6 sheets to die cut

Add Stampin’ Seal directly to the Basic White layer (this will help you keep the DSP straight or adhere directly to the Coastal Cabana layer.

I die cut the patchwork pieces die twice and alternated the pieces with back and front of the same Designer Series Paper.
I made two versions using the left overs from the first card!
I stamped the sentiment in Tuxedo Black memento ink onto a Coastal Cabana Everyday Details circle die. The sentiment is from the In the Moment stamp set (#157987) this is retiring. The Everyday Details dies are also on the Last Chance list (#162864) which I am VERY SAD about!!
Adhere the Coastal Cabana layer to the card base and pop up the sentiment die onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and add to the middle of the patchwork piece die.
Add Iridescent Pearls to the card front to finish off with some stunning embellishments – these are my favorite so versatile. Go with everything and you can even color them to make them coordinate!
So excited to show you the rest of this great DSP paper in the coming weeks but so sad to see these items that are leaving go away!

Now it’s your turn to go and create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

P.S. The Full of Life Suite and DSP will not be available and therefore will not be shown in the ordering icon images below until May 1st!

Product List
In The Moment Cling Stamp Set (English)
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2
$10.50
Berry Burst 8-1/2
$10.00
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2
$10.00
Melon Mambo 8-1/2
$10.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.50
Paper Trimmer
$26.00
Bone Folder
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Paper Snips
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$128.00
Everyday Details Dies
$34.00
Patchwork Pieces Dies
$35.00
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
$7.50
happy little things shaker card

happy little things shaker card

by | Mar 22, 2024 | 3D projects, card samples, embossing folders, In Colors, my favorites, online exclusives, retiring products, stamps ink paper, techniques

Aren’t shaker card so much fun?
I love the simplicity of this new online exclusives set Happy Little Things with it’s open font that you can color and lots of different sayings! Such a versatile set!
So I decided to do a stepped up shaker card!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
layer 4″ x 5 1/4″ embossed
scrap for the sentiment
2022-2024 In – Colors scraps for dies
Starry Sky 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Window Sheet 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″

Stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink the open font Celebrate and “the little things” onto a strip of paper approximately 1″ x 5 1/2″
Color the open font with the 2022-2024 In-Colors Stampin’ Blends markers alternating all five colors.
Run the Basic White later through the polka dot Basics 3D embossing folder and adhere tothe card base.
Die cut one of each of the 2022-2024 In Color scraps with the larger banner die from the Happy Little Things die set. Adhere onto the embossed layer in the center.
Die cut the largest Perennial Postage die out of the Starry Sky layer to create a frame for the windowsheet and to hide the Foam Adhesive strips.
Adhere the window sheet to the back of Starry Sky frame.
Adhere Foam Adhesive strips around the entire edge of the Starry Sky frame make sure there are no holes for the shaker materials to leak out.
Adhere three sides of the foam strips to the card front and pour in the shaker material. Secure the last side of the shaker card and press down firmly to secure all sides.
The shaker material I used is retired now it was called Effervescent Elements but you could use the current loose silver sequins to achieve the same effect!
Adhere the sentiment piece over the center of the shaker cover and add Starry Sky Pearls to the card front to complete!

I love the way this card turned out – to see the shaker in action check out the 3-13-2024 Facebook video post!

Hope this inspired you to make a fun shaker card for a friend – now go create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Happy Little Things Bundle (English)
[163710]
$33.25
Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[163706]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Orchid Oasis 8 1/2
[159267]
$10.00
Parakeet Party 8 1/2
[159259]
$10.00
Starry Sky 8 1/2
[159263]
$10.00
Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2
[159268]
$10.00
Tahitian Tide 8 1/2
[159261]
$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
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Basics 3 D Embossing Folders
[161598]
$30.00
Happy Little Things Dies
[163709]
$12.00
Perennial Postage Dies
[162607]
$33.00
Orchid Oasis Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[159223]
$10.00
Parakeet Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[159220]
$10.00
Starry Sky Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[159222]
$10.00
Sweet Sorbet Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[159224]
$10.00
Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[159221]
$10.00
Foam Adhesive Strips
[141825]
$8.00
2022–2024 In Color Pearls
[161621]
$7.00