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
cleaning up my stampin’ desk

cleaning up my stampin’ desk

by | Feb 7, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, stamps ink paper

A clean work space helps creativity and I have a tendency to save every scrap of paper from past projects – so occasional clean up is necessary for my creative energy!

The foursquare mask creates a background for this extra Stippled Roses image from a prior library class!

Another former project from a past blog post – I added some Blueberry Bushel dies from the Timeless Arrangements.
These next three cards were left overs from a past blog post mounted in three different backgrounds.
Several different pieces from past projects came together for this next card!
I took a negative frame and placed Lost Lagoon and Basic White cardstock strips pairing it with the Sending Smiles dies and a banner and vellum circle.
Another negative die in black from Artistically Inked die set with a masked Foursquare mask in the background and a loop of a retired Pretty Peacock ribbon.
I had several Basic White embossing folder papers and it provides a wonderful background for the pinwheel card.
I had many leftover daisies dies and created this birthday card with the leftover balloon die.
This card used many left over strips and a few dies from the Little Dreamers cow and the flower from Petal Park dies from a prior card.
The Basics 3D embossing folder makes a beautiful background for multiple pieces of cardstock and DSP for a pretty thanks card.
More flowers from the Petal Park dies, Autumn leaves and Sending Love envelope create a colorful card.
This next card was a discard from one of my blog posts and I stamped the thanks in Pebbled Path ink and used a blending brush around the edges.
I used the punched out Copper Clay cardstock from another project as a background for this thanks card.
This card is made with multiple bits and pieces from other projects for a winter thanks card.
I had saved this retired embossing folder piece and the sentiment that goes with it to finish off this card.
Different pieces make this Smoky Slate Black and White and Pebbled Path pieces sparked with a pop of Real Red.
Another card using many pieces including a copper clay circle.
This card used the Feel Better Soon from a former blog post and a Countryside Corners background fussy cut for a card background.
The next few cards use the pieces of DSP laying on my desk.
The top of this card was a mistake from one of the Open House attendants that I saved to use on a future card with other cardstock pieces.
I used an embossing folder on a piece of Meandering Meadows as a background for the spare stars and the Garden Meadows die as a focal point for “a star is born” card.
Lots of cards many of them will be sent off as customer thank yous cleaned up my creative space! Now it’s your turn to make some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Balloons Bundle (English)
[161457]
$52.00
Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[155052]
$17.00
Countryside Corners Bundle
[161472]
$45.75
Fresh As A Daisy Suite Collection (English)
[161301]
$73.50
Little Dreamers Bundle (English)
[161579]
$46.75
Meandering Meadows Suite Collection (English)
[162745]
$82.50
Oceanfront Photopolymer Stamp Set
[157862]
$22.00
Petal Park Bundle (English)
[160577]
$37.75
Stippled Roses Cling Stamp Set (English)
[162657]
$27.00
Timeless Arrangements Bundle (English)
[161526]
$54.00
Waves Of Inspiration Cling Stamp Set (English)
[158833]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161643]
$12.50
Glorious Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163170]
$10.50
Zoo Crew 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161304]
$12.50
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
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Banners Pick A Punch
[153608]
$27.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Artistic Dies
[155371]
$35.00
Autumn Leaves Dies
[162185]
$38.00
Chic Dies
[158815]
$37.00
Scalloped Contours Dies
[155560]
$35.00
Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
[162888]
$22.00
Lasting Label Punch
[158651]
$22.00
Foursquare Decorative Masks
[161285]
$10.00
nature’s sweetness card in card fun fold

nature’s sweetness card in card fun fold

by | Feb 2, 2024 | Designer Series Paper, fun fold, new catalog, Sale-a-bration, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Blog Post #400 I cannot believe it – hopefully you are enjoying all of the posts! If you have been following me for any length of time you probably have read that I love bright colors! Normally I am not an earth tones warm and fussy girl but this color is fast becoming one of my favorites and it certainly garners the top spot in the neutrals category for me! Pebbled Path is a warm gray brown and goes well with just about anything you match up with it! Today it is the color of choice to pull out of the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty paper for this awesome and easy card in card fun fold!

Measurements:
BASE: Pebbled Path 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Piece 1: Basic White CS 4″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 5 1/4″
Piece 2: Basic White CS 2 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
DSP for inside of Piece 1: 3 3/4″ x 5″
DSP for outside of Piece 1: 3 3/4″ x 3″
DSP for both sides of flap for Piece 2:
(2) 2 1/4″ x 4″
Pebbled Path scrap for 2 circle dies
Vellum Scrap for largest circle die

Adhere Piece 1 with the score line to the left on the center of the 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ Base piece.
Adhere the 3 3/4″ x 5″ piece of DSP to the inside of Piece 1.
Adhere Piece 2 to the center of the DSP just attached with the score line to the right side and opening to the left. The top flap will lay over the left hand flap of Piece 1.
Adhere the two piece of DSP 2 1/4″ x 4″ to the inside right panel of Piece 2 and the outside of Piece 2. (if there is a direction to your DSP make sure it matches with the way you have set up your card!)
Adhere the 3 3/4″ x 3″ piece of DSP to the outside panel of Piece 1. (if your DSP is directional make sure it matches the direction of your card.
Stamp images and sentiment in Pebbled Path on the circle die cuts from the Everyday Details dies set. Die cut the largest circle from the Everyday Details die set from vellum cardstock.
Adhere them in a pattern that is pleasing to your eye and also will not extend past the score line on the right of Piece 2 so it does not bend the vellum when the card opens.
Adhere to the card only placing tape where the adhesive will not be seen on the vellum and not to extend past the Piece 2 parameters.
Place Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots to the card and you are done!
Such a delightful Fun Fold – try this today with your stamps and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Current Hostess code is TA6ANURK remember spend $50 and get a FREE sale-a-bration item and a card kit in the mail from me if you use the hostess code!

Product List
Nature's Sweetness Suite Collection (English)
[162645]
$130.75
Lovely & Sweet Bundle (English)
[162627]
$52.00
Lovely & Sweet Cling Stamp Set (English)
[162617]
$26.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Pebbled Path 8 1/2
[161722]
$10.00
Nature's Sweetness 12
[162616]
$16.50
Vellum 8-1/2
[101856]
$10.00
Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad
[161648]
$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
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Everyday Details Dies
[162864]
$34.00
Adhesive Backed Milky Dots
[160582]
$8.00