product of the month – wild bunch card

product of the month – wild bunch card

by | Jun 17, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, embossing folders, In Colors, my favorites, product of the month, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s card features the newest Product of the Month incentive – spend $75 before shipping, tax and coupons and this sweet set of whimsical animals and sentiments can be yours for $5!

This card also uses Card Sketch #124! Play along and make a card using this sketch – if you do send me a photo I would love to see your interpretation of the sketch. I love sketches, especially when you need a little inspiration and don’t we all sometimes! Remember a sketch is just a starting point! Here I turned the sketch on it’s side and used it in landscape instead of portrait mode!

Measurements:
BASE: Crisp Cantaloupe CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 1/4″ strip
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scraps for stamping
animals, 1/2″ strip

Stamp each of the animals from the Wild Bunch stamp set in the Basic Black Hybrid Ink Pad on a scrap piece of Basic White CS.

Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment on a 1/2″ Basic White CS strip and then stamp the checkered pattern on either side of the sentiment in the Basic Black Hybrid ink pad.

Here is a SNEAK PEAK of the recent pre-order for the July Online Exclusives – remember we now offer Online ONLY stamps and bundles and other goodies to keep our offerings fresh and exciting so do not forget to peruse the Online ONLY catalog so you do not miss all the new offerings!

This is a very sweet embossing folder called Swirls of Magic and is my favorite new item from the July pre-order!

It pairs perfectly with these whimsical animals!
I embossed the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer.

Adhere the embossed layer to the Crisp Cantaloupe CS base.
Adhere the 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ Crisp Cantaloupe strip across the bottom of the Basic White embossed layer.
Color in the animals with Crisp Cantaloupe, Smoky Slate, Golden Glow, Gray Granite, Crumb Cake, Darling Duckling and Barely Blush Stampin’ Blends markers.
Color the openings in the letters and the blocks with the Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush for some subtle sparkle on the 1/2″ Basic White sentiment strip.

Adhere the 1/2″ strip above the Crisp Cantaloupe 1/4″ strip across the bottom of the card.

Start on the right-hand side of the card and start adhering the animals above the sentiment strip on the card.
Adhere the animals across the width of the card – popping up one of them I chose the snail to pop up above the Happy Birthday sentiment!
Wrap the Crisp Cantaloupe ribbon around the top of the card front and tie in a knot.
I added two Crisp Cantaloupe 2026-2028 In Color Dots to the card around the sentiment!
I decided I wanted a little more sparkle on the card so I added a little more shimmer brush to the cow’s muzzle and the snails shell! It is hard to see in photos but the shimmer is very fun!
Try this sketch when you have some free crafting time and see what you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

P.S. Reminder: The Swirls of Magic embossing folder will not be available until the July Online Exclusives are released so it will not appear below in the photo clickables because it is not available to the public to order yet!

Product List
Wild Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167987 ]
[167987]
$5.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[166780]
$14.00
Crisp Cantaloupe 8 1/2
[167693]
$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
Barely Blush Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 167667 ]
[167667]
$12.00
Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 167669 ]
[167669]
$12.00
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154882 ]
[154882]
$12.00
Darling Duckling Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 165288 ]
[165288]
$12.00
Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 167682 ]
[167682]
$12.00
Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154886 ]
[154886]
$12.00
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154904 ]
[154904]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush [ 167661 ]
[167661]
$10.00
Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8
[167552]
$9.00
2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [ 167546 ]
[167546]
$9.00
card sketch #121

card sketch #121

by | May 22, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, die cutting, In Colors, washi tape

Card Sketches sometimes feel like cheating to my Catholic Girl mentality LOL – because they make card making SOOOOOO much easier!

When I look or design a template – suddenly I see all the possibilities! This is such a fun and easy design – the top layer is “cut in half” you can do that as simply as stamping on only half the layer – which is what I did for this card but you could also cut cardstock and do a color block technique with one color on top and another on the bottom. You could have one of the sections be embossed or use DSP – see the possibilities are endless!!!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, scrap for punch
Strawberry Slush CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Using the Extraordinary Flora stamp set and a Hybrid Black ink pad I stamped the lower half of the Strawberry Slush CS.
I lined a ribbon at the top of the stamped image and wrapeed it around the back side of the stamped layer and adhered it with two pieces of Scotch tape.
Turn the layer over and adjust height of ribbon if necessary.
Stamp the sentiment at the top left hand side of the layer.
Adhere a piece of Extraordinary Flora washi tape to a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer slowly pressing down flat without wrinkles.
Run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the BASE plate #1, Thin Die Adaptor plate #2 and sandwich the die and washi tape paper in between two Cutting Plates #3.
Take a scrap piece of Basic White cardstock and punch out a rectangle from the NEW Rounded Rectangle Punch #167880.
Stamp the sentiment and lines from the Extraordinary Flora stamp set and hybrid black ink pad onto the punched out piece.

Pick out one of the die cut flowers for an accent on the sentiment piece.

Place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the backside of the sentiment punch and the flower, remove the backing and adhere over the ribbon on the Strawberry Slush layer.
Adhere the Strawberry Slush layer to the Basic White card base.
Place some embellishments on the card – these are flat pearls which are discontinued but you could use any of our pearl embellishments to enhance your version!

Here is a similar version using a different color flower in a slightly different place – such an easy card I could make so many of them in a flash!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Extraordinary Flora Bundle (English) [ 165245 ]
[165245]
$43.00
Extraordinary Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 169116 ]
[169116]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165625 ]
[165625]
$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
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Extraordinary Flora Die [ 165244 ]
[165244]
$28.00
Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape [ 165269 ]
[165269]
$15.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50
Antique Pearls [ 164679 ]
[164679]
$9.00
Pearls Of Beauty [ 167098 ]
[167098]
$8.00
card sketch #119 – 4 cards from one 6″ x 6″ DSP

card sketch #119 – 4 cards from one 6″ x 6″ DSP

by | Mar 27, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, stamps ink paper, techniques

This card sketch inspired 4 cards from this one sheet of gorgeous Thoughtful Journey DSP this was a carryover product last year and I do not anticipate that it will be carried over again so If you love watercolor landscaped images get this paper before it is gone!

Card sketch #119. is here and what will you do with it – so many possibilities!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: (2) pieces of 8 1/2″ x 11″
Score one at 4 1/4″ and then cut on the 11″
side at 5 1/2″, score the other at 5 1/2″ and
then cut at 4 1/4″
(4) 3 1/4″ squares, scraps for sentiments
DSP: (1) 6″ x 6″ sheet cut into (4) 3″ squares
then cut each 3″ square into (3) 1″ strips
Mossy Meadow CS: (4) 3 1/2″ squares

Emboss each of the card fronts of the card bases in the Birch Wood 3D embossing folder.

Cut each of the 3″ squares into 1″ strips, keeping in order adhere them to the 3 1/4″ Basic White squares.
Adhere each of the 3 1/4″ white squares to the 3 1/2″ Mossy Meadow CS squares.
Adhere the first square to the center of one of the embossed card fronts.
Stamp a sentiment from the Wonderful Thoughts Bundle and then die cut around the words. Adhere to the card front over the DSP.
Do the same for the rest of the cards! I added a few left over die cuts from a previous card from the Springtime Scenes die set on the last card!
two different card orientations but basically the same sketch!
Adhere three Natural Matte Dots to finish off the card with some coordinating embellishments. These gender neutral cards are perfect for ANY occasion just by changing the sentiment and the Wonderful Thoughts bundle is a great all sentiment set.

Check these items out before they leave!
Now it’s your turn to create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 169043 ]
[169043]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 133676 ]
[133676]
$14.00
Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 163303 ]
[163303]
$12.50
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147111 ]
[147111]
$9.00
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
Blending Brushes Storage [ 160519 ]
[160519]
$16.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Birch Wood 3 D Embossing Folder [ 164069 ]
[164069]
$12.00
Wonderful Thoughts Dies (English) [ 161491 ]
[161491]
$34.00
Natural Matte Dots [ 167510 ]
[167510]
$8.00
kit togethers

kit togethers

by | Aug 16, 2024 | card kits, card samples, fun fold, stamps ink paper

What is a Kit Together? Well first it’s a lot of fun! It is an opportunity to get together and stamp every other month – buy a kit or bring a paper pumpkin kit with you and enjoy gathering together and stamping and visiting with other stampers!

Last week I held my second Kit Together and we stamp and made some lovely cards from the City Sights, Garden of Thanks, Expressions of Kindness, and Hello Hollyhocks card kits!

Here are some photos from that Kit together and of the cards we made!

Each kit comes with full color instructions and all of the materials to make the 8-9 cards or crafty items! This is the instruction sheets for my City Sights card kit.
Here are the cards I made according to the instructions.
This is a fun fold alternative card that I made out of the supplies provided and by adding a Misty Moonlight base cardstock piece!
I made this card using an alternative sentiment for one of the participants that needed a masculine graduation card!
These are the cards made from the Expressions of Thanks card kit. I love the envelopes that come with this set and the gorgeous artwork on both the cards and envelopes!
These are the cards made from the Hello Hollyhocks card kit!
Cannot wait to see you at the next kit Together on September 30th from 1-3pm you will want to order a kit of your choice by 9-16-24 to make sure it arrives in plenty of time and RSVP and bring it along! You can email you RSVP to me at nataliestamps@aol.com and I can help you order a kit if you need assistance. If you decide to come after that date I will have a few kits available to purchase that day but if you want to choose your kit – go online and order from the whole selection at https://natalestamps.stampinup.net

Thanks for stopping by and hope you are inspired to create your own artwork – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Birthday Card Organizer Kit
[161056]
$25.00
Birthday Sparkle Kit (English)
[163865]
$23.00
By Your Side Kit (English)
[163876]
$22.00
Christmas Everywhere Kit (English)
[162422]
$21.00
Christmas Wishes Kit (English)
[164401]
$23.00
City Sights Kit
[163885]
$21.00
Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit (English)
[161804]
$23.00
Expressions Of Kindness Kit (English)
[163905]
$23.00
Forever Friends Kit (English)
[162363]
$21.00
Frog & Friends Kit
[163874]
$12.00
Garden Of Thanks Kit (English)
[164398]
$23.00
Hello Hollyhocks Kit
[164458]
$14.00
Love Treats Kit (English)
[161127]
$23.00
Rock Legend Kit
[163272]
$14.00
Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit
[163114]
$19.00
Wreath Of Blooms Kit
[162362]
$13.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
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
Clear Block D
[118485]
$9.50
sweet pea is so stinking cute

sweet pea is so stinking cute

by | Aug 9, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, stamps ink paper

I borrowed this set from one of my downline the other day and can I just tell you it is SO STINKIN’ CUTE that I could not stop creating cards with it!

I have so many samples to share with you today – if you are looking for a fun stamp set that crosses generational lines this stamp set check all the boxes. Stinkin’ cute enough for kids cards but “Pun”ny enough for the adults – I seriously could not get enough of it! The images are so sweet!

This first card I combined the Sweet Pea set with the Full of Life 6″ x 6″ DSP. I stamped the two peas in a pod – literally LOL on a Nested Essentials die and colored with Real Red, Lemon Lime Twist and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends.
I cut a 2 3/4″ x 5 1/2” piece of Full of Life DSP adhered it to the center of an Azure Afternoon card base and popped up the Nested Essentials stamped and colored die over the center of the DSP. I added Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins to cap it all off!

I have a picture of the same card with the Crushed Curry card stock!
On a Poppy Parade card base I stamped the leaf tendril in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on the base. Stamped the same stamp on scrap Basic White paper, colored in with Lemon Lime Twist Light and Dark Stampin’ Blends and fussy cut four stems. I stamped the four peas in a pod and colored with Stampin’ Blends on a small Nested Essentials die. I popped up the die onto Stampin’ Dimensionsla in the middle of the sprigs. I stamped the You make me HaPEA on the bottom right-hand side of the card and added Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs to finish the card.
The next card uses a Basic White cardstock base and a Basic White layer that is embossed with the Distressed Tiles 3D embossing folder. I colored the card center with Lemon Lime Twist and a Blending Brush. I stamped the two peas in a pod and the You make me HaPEA sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on the largest circle of the Stylish Shapes die set. I colored them with Stampin’ Blends and popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals in the card center. Shiny Sequins finish off the card with coordinated sparkle.
This card uses a Crushed Curry cardstock base, a Basic White layer embossed with the Dotted Circle 3D embossing folder, a 2″ x 4″ piece of Full of Life DSP, and two scraps of Basic White for the two die cuts from Perennial Postage dies and Nested Essentials. The Adhesive-backed Shiny Sequins finishes this card.
This next card embossed the base Azure Afternoon card with the Dotted Circles 3D embossing folder. The stamped focal piece is a Deckled Rectangle die set, same Stampin’ Blends and Iridescent Discs.
This card starts with a Basic White Cardstock base and a Basic White layer embossed with the Dotted Circle 3D embossing folder that is colored with Lemon Lime Twist ink from a Blending Brush. Love this image Hello GrumPEA – too stinkin’ cute.
The Lemon Lime Twist card is the base for the next card. The smallest die from the Stylish Shapes is the focal point for the GrumPEA image.
This Sweet Pea card uses Gorgeous Grape card base, a 3 1/4″ x 4 3/4″ piece of Basic White negative die from the Nested Essentials die, a Brights 6″ x 6″ DSP cut to fit behind the negative space. The sweet pea image was colored with Stampin’ Blends and die cut with the Perennial Postage dies.
This card uses a 2 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ piece of Full of Life DSP on a Crushed Curry card base combined with two die cuts from Nested Essentials and Stylish Shapes die brushed with a blending brush and Shiny Sequins.
White on White is the base for this card. The frame is made from the Deckled Rectangle dies. Circle dies from Stylish Shapes and Spotlight on Nature make the focal points for the sweet pea image and sentiment. The Shiny Sequins finishes off this card.
The last card uses a Gorgeous Grape cardstock base, Brights 6″ x 6″ DSP pieces, and a circle die from Stylish Shapes with the sweet pea image finishes the card with Iridescent discs to accent!
Don’t you agree this is a STINKIN’ CUTE stamp set? It’s your turn to find a cute stamp set and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp set at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161719]
$11.50
Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131199]
$11.50
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146987]
$11.50
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[144245]
$11.50
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[119793]
$8.75
Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163775]
$12.50
Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163357]
$12.50
Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163774]
$12.50
Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163776]
$12.50
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
[147087]
$9.00
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
Stampin' Spritzer
[126185]
$6.00
Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161672]
$11.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154885]
$11.00
Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161682]
$11.00
Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154899]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Deckled Rectangles Dies
[159173]
$30.00
Distressed Tile 3 D Embossing Folder
[162189]
$10.00
Dotted Circles 3 D Embossing Folder
[163789]
$12.00
Nested Essentials Dies
[161597]
$34.00
Perennial Postage Dies
[162607]
$33.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies
[163580]
$35.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins
[163484]
$7.50
Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs
[161954]
$7.00