more color mondays – blueberry bushel, mambo melon, and granny apple green

more color mondays – blueberry bushel, mambo melon, and granny apple green

by | Sep 4, 2023 | card samples, color challenge, embossing folders, more color mondays, new catalog, sneak peak, stamps ink paper

Welcome to More Color Mondays – we explore different color combinations and over on my Facebook business page you can share your artwork with everyone in the comment section of today’s Facebook post!

By now you probably know I am a Brights girls – or when I started stamping over 22 years ago I was a BOLD BRIGHTS girl from the very start!
I also love the look of color blocking and this card has it all!

Measurements:
BASE: Blueberry Bushel 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
DSP Layer: Gorgeous Gingham 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White layers: (3) 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
Colored CS: 1 of each color Blueberry Bushel,
Mambo Melon and Granny Apple Green
1 3/8″ x 3 3/8″
Scrap Blueberry bushel and Basic White for the
sentiment you choose and scrap white for the
daisy die cuts

Stamp the outline and the daisy fill in in each individual color: Blueberry Bushel, Mambo Melon and Granny Apple Green. Die cut each.
Using the new Cheery Patterns embossing folders, emboss in the Mini Stampin’ Cut and Emboss two of one pattern and one of the other – both are so cute it was hard to decide!

Then adhere to the Basic White mattes.

Adhere the same color flower to the upper embossed area of each color.
Adhere the Gorgeous Gingham DSP to the Blueberry Bushel card base.
Adhere the flower embossed sections equidistant to each other – the easiest way to do this is to place the Blueberry Bushel in the middle of the card first and then adhere the two outside sections second and third.
Stamp the sentiment of your choice I chose the Birthday sentiment from the Charming Sentiments stamp set and matted it with the Blueberry Bushel. Pop up on Stampin’ Dimensionals and place below the flower sections.
Add embellishments I chose the Ombre Matte Decorative Dots and placed them around the sentiment piece.

I love this bright and happy card!

Try this color combination soon and upload your photo to the comment section of the September 4th, 2023 facebook post!

Get ready for the launch of the new mini catalog on Wednesday the 6th! Join me back here for all the details on Wednesday!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Charming Sentiments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[159985]
$23.00
Cheerful Daisies Bundle (English)
[161297]
$53.00
Cheerful Daisies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161290]
$25.00
Glorious Gingham 6
[163170]
$10.50
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2
[146968]
$10.00
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2
[146990]
$10.00
Melon Mambo 8-1/2
[115320]
$10.00
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
[147138]
$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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Cheerful Daisies Dies
[161296]
$34.00
Ombre Matte Decorative Dots
[161448]
$8.00
beauty of the deep shaker card

beauty of the deep shaker card

by | Aug 18, 2023 | 3D projects, card samples, stamps ink paper, techniques

Shaker cards are WOW cards – they have a delightful interactive quality and you just have to shake the card multiple times – it’s irresistible!

Water sets always lend themselves nicely to shaker cards – maybe it’s the motion of water that makes me think that but in my mind the two are always easily associated!

The Beauty of the Deep stamp set is very detailed with lots of fabulous stamps and coordinating dies! This was a fun card to make and a great way to use those loose sequins you all have lying around (the sequins I used is retired but you can use anything you have laying around! – For Everything Fancy dies retired with the last catalog)

Measurements:
BASE: Azure Afternoon 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Basic White layers (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″

Die cut concentric countryside corners dies out of one basic white layer and the smaller one out of the Azure Afternoon card front.

Place the second Basic White layer under the first die cut White layer and stamp the coral in Azure Afternoon across the scene.

Adhere a window sheet under the white die cut layer.

Add the angelfish to the uncut Basic White layer and adhere under the card front window.

Adhere Foam Adhesive Strips to the backside of the Basic white die cut layer with Window Sheet. Butt up the ends so that the sequins will not spill out.
Add a small handful of loose sequins to the card center and remove the paper release paper off the Foam Adhesive strips and adhere to the card front.

Stamp in Smoky Slate ink on the die cut from the top Basic White layer three angelfish and adhere to the window sheet.
Using the remaining scrap stamp the You’re Absolutely Amazing sentiment from the Color and Contour or another stamp set you have in coordinating Azure Afternoon ink, fussy cut the sentiment and adhere to the top right edge of the window sheet!
Now go ahead I know you want to – SHAKE that card! LOL! It’s irresistible!

Now go and create a shaker card for someone special – make some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beauty Of The Deep Bundle
[161237]
$52.00
Beauty Of The Deep Cling Stamp Set
[161233]
$25.00
Color & Contour Photopolymer Stamp Set
[154994]
$21.00
Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161719]
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161663]
$9.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
[147113]
$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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Beauty Of The Deep Dies
[161236]
$33.00
Countryside Corners Dies
[161471]
$28.00
For Everything Fancy Sequins
[159187]
$15.00
creating ink blended backgrounds

creating ink blended backgrounds

by | Aug 9, 2023 | card samples, stamps ink paper, techniques

What is my absolute favorite tool in the entire catalog – hands down it is our Blending Brushes! NO QUESTION! These super soft brushes make ink blending a breeze and I use them ALL the time.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
Shaded Spruce layer: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
scrap of Basic White for the sentiment
scraps of Crumb Cake for the monkey punches

Pick three colors of ink – I chose Granny Apple Green, Old Olive and Shaded Spruce.

Start with the lightest color, Granny Apply Green and blend in patches over the front of the card base.

Use a fresh Blending Brush and blend additional patches of Old Olive around the card base.
Fill in the white spaces with the last color of Shaded Spruce. Frankly it will look like a hot mess and you will be tempted to throw it away LOL but be patient it will look fabulous under the Gorgeous garden die!
Take the Shaded Spruce layer and die cut the leaves die from the Gorgeous Garden die set.
Adhere the die cut to the card base.
Stamp the sentiment from the Little Monkeys stamp set in Early Espresso ink. Stamp two monkeys from the same stamp set on Crumb Cake cardstock in Early Espresso ink.
Punch out the monkeys with the Monkey Builder punch and fussy cut the sentiment out with your paper snips. These knife edged scissors are well worth the $11 asking price, they cut all the way to the tip making fussy cutting a breeze!
Arrange the monkeys and the sentiment on the die cut surface of the card front.
Adhere the monkeys with liquid glue to the die cut and pop up the sentiment in the middle with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals!

What a great and easy card! Try this technique with whatever colors you have and add a die cut over the top and see what you can create! One stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Little Monkey Bundle (English)
[161379]
$38.50
Little Monkey Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161372]
$21.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[120953]
$10.00
Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146981]
$10.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
[147114]
$9.00
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad
[147088]
$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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Little Monkey Builder Punch
[161378]
$22.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Gorgeous Garden Dies
[161283]
$42.00
2-4-6-8 designer series paper card

2-4-6-8 designer series paper card

by | Jul 28, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, stamps ink paper, techniques

This fun fold was inspired by a fellow demonstrator, Patti B., I first saw this on line.
This uses a half sheet of Designer Series Paper.

Measurements:
BASE: Balmy Blue CS: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ – 2 circles from Stylish
Shapes using the 2nd from the largest. 2
banner dies – the larger short banner.
DSP: Les Shoppes: 5 1/4″ x 12″
Basic White CS: 2 circles from Stylish Shapes
3rd from the largest, 2 smaller longer
banners.

Score the Designer Series Paper cut to 5 1/4″ x 12, at 2″, 4″, 6″ and 8″.
Burnish the folds with a bone folder.
Adhere the left half of celebrate circle to the upper portion of the first 2″ fold so that the right half of the circle hangs over the edge.

Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment from Circle Sayings in the center of the Balmy Blue banner. Adhere the Basic White banner under the center of the Balmy Blue banner. Adhere the banners to the upper center of the last portion of the DSP.

Die cut the 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ of Basic White and Balmy Blue CS. Die cut two of the second largest circles out of Balmy Blue and two circles of the third largest circle out of the Basic White CS. Die cut 2 of the larger shorter banners out of Balmy Blue CS and 2 of the smaller longer banners out of Basic White CS. Stamp the Celebrate stamp from the Circle Sayings on one of the Basic White circles in Balmy Blue ink and stamp the cupcake stamp on the other Basic White circle. Cut one of the blue and white banners in half. Adhere the 2 white banner halves under the blue banner halves. Adhere the banners under the left side of the Basic White celebrate circle at angles and then adhere that circle to the Balmy Blue circle.
Adhere the Basic White circle with the cupcake to the Balmy Blue circle. Adhere the left hand of the circle to the center of the 4″ fold.
The card folds and the hints of the circles peek out! This fun fold is easy and holds so many possibilities!

I hope that you try this card fold soon! Go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stamping,
Natalie

Product List
Circle Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161348]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146982]
$10.00
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
[147105]
$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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Opaque Adhesive Backed Gems
[160412]
$8.00
more color mondays – poppy parade, daffodil delight and basic black

more color mondays – poppy parade, daffodil delight and basic black

by | Jul 24, 2023 | card samples, color challenge, embossing folders, more color mondays, stamps ink paper, techniques

Well week’s pass by so quickly these days and the summer is flying by! Today is another More Color Monday color challenge and this challenge is bright and cheery like the summer itself! Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight and Basic Black for bold contrast!

Measurements:
BASE: Daffodil Delight 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Daffodil Delight embossed layer 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic Black layer : 2 pieces of 4″ x 5 1/4″ for die
cuts
Basic White layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″ for die cut

Die cut the Basic White layer with the 4th largest deckle rectangle die. Using the Daffodil Delight ink and a Blending Brush apply ink to one half of the die cut card stock.
Using Poppy Parade ink and another Blending Brush apply ink on the other half of the Basic White die cut overlapping the Daffodil Delight area to blend the colors.
Squeeze ample water into the brush of a Water painter and insert the brush tip into the cap and flick water droplets onto the cardstock. The water droplets will dry and lighten the ink color and create a distressed look that I love!
Die cut one of the Basic Black pieces of card stock with the second largest frame die from the scalloped contours die set. Adhere the colored white cardstock onto Basic Black frame die.
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment on the bottom of the colored cardstock from the Artistically inked stamp set in Tuxedo Black memento ink.
Emboss the Daffodil Delight layer with the Basics 3D embossing folder that looks like starfish and mount that onto the card base.
Add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the black frame die cut and adhere to the embossed layer.
Die cut the flower image from the Artistic dies and adhere with Multi purpose glue to the card. The background is so colorful and dynamic that I choose the black gems from the Adhesive-backed sparkle gems for contrast. I hope this card inspires you to try this color combination if you do please visit today’s facebook post and share a picture of your artwork with us all!

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

Off to mail this beautiful card to my younger sister for her birthday today! Happy Birthday Emmie!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set
[154542]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Basic Black 8-1/2
[121045]
$10.00
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2
[119683]
$10.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
[147094]
$9.00
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad
[147050]
$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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Water Painters
[151298]
$13.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Basics 3 D Embossing Folders
[161598]
$30.00
Artistic Dies
[155371]
$35.00
Deckled Rectangles Dies
[159173]
$30.00
Scalloped Contours Dies
[155560]
$35.00
Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems
[161288]
$8.50