shining stars card sketch challenge

shining stars card sketch challenge

by | Oct 23, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, color challenge, die cutting, embossing folders, product of the month, sneak peak, techniques, watercolor

Today’s card uses the Shining Stars product of the month incentive set.

Are you familiar with our Product of the Month incentive? Spend $75 in product and you can get any Product of the Month (POM) that is still available for $5! You can only purchase the Products of the Month one time – (for instance spend $75 this month and you really want the Shining Stars October 2026 POM for $5 – spend another $75 and if the September POM is still available you can get that one for $5 but cannot purchase another October Shining Stars die set because you already got one of those)

This card used the left over watercolor paper from this week’s More Color Monday card using three of the colors from the Stampin’ Up! October Creative Challenge which is a color challenge!

If you missed that post I took a large water painter and brushed the surface of a Fluid 100 watercolor paper with an excess of water. Then I dropped color from three acrylic blocks that I squeezed ink refill bottle drops of ink onto. I allowed the Fluid 100 paper to dry and then die cut the Shining Stars die set from the watercolored paper!

This is also a card sketch challenge #136!

Measurements:
BASE: Hydrangea Hue CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
Fluid 100 paper: one sheet
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Emboss the Basic White layer with the Swirls of Magic embossing folder.
Adhere the embossed layer to the Hydrangea Hue card base.
Cut a scrap of Hydrangea hue to 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ and stamp (SNEAK PEAK) with an upcoming GREAT sentiment set called Friend Like You in Hybrid Black ink.

Using the Dark Hydrangea Hue Stampin’ Blends alcohol marker I flicked the brush tip side off the inside of the cap to make a splatter effect over the layer!

Pop up the sentiment layer on Stampin’ Dimensionals and place on the bottom center of the embossed layer.

Take the watercolor paper and die cut lots of stars from the POM Shining Stars die set.

Adhere a medium and small star onto the sentiment piece.

Adhere more die cut stars to the embossed layer above the sentiment piece!
I LOVE coordinating your embellishments and the In Color Dots are awesome for color coordination!

I added five dots to the card to finish it off in total color coordination! These stars are so much fun! Try your hand at this card sketch challenge and see what little things you can add to your card! Now it’s your turn to create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

PS – Remember that the stamp set is a SNEAK PEAK from the upcoming November Online Exclusives Friend Like You stamp set and will not be available to customers until November but if you want to join my team you can get it in your demonstrator starter kit as a preorder purchase – JUST ONE OF THE GREAT PERKS TO being a Demonstrator and being on my team!

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 167687 ]
[167687]
$14.00
Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [ 166648 ]
[166648]
$12.00
Barely Blush Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 167673 ]
[167673]
$6.00
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 133648 ]
[133648]
$5.50
Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 167672 ]
[167672]
$6.00
Hydrangea Hue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 167666 ]
[167666]
$12.00
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
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [ 149612 ]
[149612]
$9.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Shining Stars Dies [ 168600 ]
[168600]
$5.00
Swirls Of Magic Embossing Folder [ 168179 ]
[168179]
$10.50
2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [ 167546 ]
[167546]
$9.00
more color mondays – daffodil delight, pecan pie and old olive

more color mondays – daffodil delight, pecan pie and old olive

by | Oct 12, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, more color mondays, new catalog, sketch challenge, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today is a TWOFER! That is two for the price of one – not only is it a fun Fall Color challenge for our weekly More Color Mondays color challenge but it is a sketch challenge also!

This easy card sketch #135 uses the bright and cheery Sunflower Fields DSP and the Sunflower 3D embossing folder which is one of my ALL -Time Favorite folders and I am said to say that it has moved onto the LAST CHANCE LIST! Do not wait this is one of those folders you will be sad you did not get – the detail is gorgeous and it WILL NOT LAST LONG (I predict)!

Measurements:
BASE: Daffodil Delight CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 1 1/4″ x 2 3/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Old Olive CS: 1 3/8″ x 3″
Pecan Pie CS: 1 3/4″ x 3 3/4″
DSP: (3) 1″ x 4″

I am SO SAD to see this embossing folder go – it is one of my ALL TIME favorites – if this is one that you have admired DO NOT WAIT it has moved onto the LAST CHANCE LIST and I do not think this will last long!

emboss the Basic White layer with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder.

Adhere the embossed layer onto the card front of the Daffodil Delight card base.
Take (3) 1″ x 4″ pieces of Sunflower Fields DSP and start on one side and adhere the DSP strip down.
TIP: Whenever I adhere strips across a layer or card surface I ALWAYS adhere the two side strips and then position the center strip last – this is the easiest way to evenly space the strips. Adhere down the strip on the opposite side second.
Adhere the center DSP strip last this way you can position it evenly between the two side strips!
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment in Black ink on the Daffodil Delight small layer from the Framed and Fabulous stamp set from the NEW Hot Foil Release of products this sentiment set is so awesome even if you do not have the Hot Foil system this set is an all purpose sentiment set with great circle dies as well as the Hot Foil dies!
I added three Darling Duckling Flat Pearls from the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls embellishments set and popped up the sentiment onto Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I added it to the card front over the three strips of DSP.

This is one of the cards we are making in my October card class – join us for the last two sessions on Tuesday the 13th in Greenville PA at the library from 4:30pm – 6:30pm – RSVP directly to the library at 724-588-5490 or on Tuesday the 20th at the Linesville PA library from 2-4 pm RSVP to the library directly at 814-683-4354.

This is the stepped up version I double matted the sentiment layer with Old Olive CS and Pecan Pie CS to make it pop a little bit more!

Try this simple stampin’ sketch and see what you can create from your stash – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Framed & Fabulous Bundle (English) [ 170579 ]
[170579]
$51.25
Framed & Fabulous Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 170573 ]
[170573]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119683 ]
[119683]
$14.00
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 100702 ]
[100702]
$14.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161717 ]
[161717]
$14.00
Sunflower Fields 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 168351 ]
[168351]
$13.00
Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [ 166648 ]
[166648]
$12.00
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
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]
[166145]
$12.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50
sneak peak – november online exclusives – sunray embossing folder card

sneak peak – november online exclusives – sunray embossing folder card

by | Oct 8, 2026 | card samples, die cutting, embossing folders, sneak peak, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s post is my new card sketch challenge and it is the simplest add a layer and a sentiment focal point and I am sneak peaking some of the November Online Exclusive products that caught my eye and I HAD to pre-order to show you!

Measurements:
BASE: Crushed Curry CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, scrap for round die cut
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Emboss the Basic White layer in the NEW standard Sunray Embossing folder using the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the BASE #1 plate and sandwich the paper and embossing folder in between two #3 Cutting Plates.
Open up the Crushed Curry ink pad and angle so the edge of the pad is touching the top edge of the embossed layer.
Drag the ink pad edge over the raised embossed areas of the layer and add ink to the surface.
Die cut a scrap of Crushed Curry CS with the medium Spotlight on Nature dies circle and stamp the sentiment from the UPCOMING November Online Exclusive sentiment only stamp set YOU ARE LOVED this is an AWESOME set of sentiments and has one that pairs PERFECTLY with the Sunray embossing folder!
Pop up the circle die onto the center fo the sunray embossed layer.
Adhere the embossed layer to the Crushed Curry cardstock card front.
Adhere some In Color Dots to the front of the card to finish off this SUPER EASY card sketch sneak peak card!

Get ready for some great product releases and look for the AWESOME October Product of the Month release the Shining Star dies $5 with a qualifying $75 order! These are AMAZING!!

Now it’s your turn to create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Reminder because the stamp set and embossing folder are not available until November to customers it will not appear below in the photo links

They are however available on a starter kit order and there is a EXTRA $50 starter kit special going on now until the end of the month!

Product List
Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 131199 ]
[131199]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147087 ]
[147087]
$9.00
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
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50
tile garden die card

tile garden die card

by | Sep 30, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, techniques

I think sketches can be so freeing! They can get your creative juices flowing and give you a starting point. Today’s sketch is a simple top triangle and the possibilities are endless you could do two different colors cut diagonally or an embossed layer at the top. I chose to make a top layer of smaller die cuts diagonally placed on the top half of the card base!

The square dies are from the NEW Mosaic Garden suite and although it is a lovely suite I chose to get only the Tile Garden. Dies – they are so versatile and I cannot buy everything, right?

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, scrap for sentiment,
4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: scraps for dies

Die cut the smallest square from the Tile Garden dies in scraps from the Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP, using all the different patterns.

Adhere the first square 2/3rd of the way down on the Basic White layer diagonally.

Continue to layer the squares in straight diagonal lines up to the top of the layer.

Fill in the edge spots and cut the overhang off.

Adhere the layer to the Basic White card base.
I had a spare sentiment from the Silver Foil and Classic Greetings Hot Foil die that I thought would be perfect for the sentiment for this card!
I chose Flirty Flamingo ink and a blending brush as it matches the colors in the DSP and blended the edges of the sentiment for a coordinated look.
I popped up the sentiment onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and placed it on the bottom third of the card base.
I added three Sunset Sparkle Sequins to the card around the Hot Foil sentiment to add some sparkle and color coordination!

This is a super easy and fun sketch – try your hand at it and see what great cards you can create from your stash! Now it’s your turn to create something of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’,
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167553 ]
[167553]
$13.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147052 ]
[147052]
$9.00
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
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Hot Foil System Na & Craft Class [ 170009 ]
[170009]
$160.00
Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies [ 170042 ]
[170042]
$36.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Tile Garden Dies [ 168573 ]
[168573]
$37.00
Sunset Sparkle Sequins [ 167785 ]
[167785]
$8.50
more color mondays – pecan pie, mossy meadow and early espresso

more color mondays – pecan pie, mossy meadow and early espresso

by | Sep 14, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, Christmas card ideas, color challenge, die cutting, embossing folders, masculine cards, more color mondays, my favorites, new catalog, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge card is a gorgeous masculine Christmas card made from the Frosted Pinecones bundle and these dies are just stunning! They do all the work on this card!

Pecan Pie, Mossy Meadow and Early Espresso pair well together for an elegant card that anyone would love to receive! This card follows my Card Sketch #133 also!

Measurements:
BASE: Mossy Meadow CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, scrap for the sentiment die
and pine needle foliage dies
Basic White CS” (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″
Pecan Pie CS: scraps for dies
Early Espresso CS: scraps for dies

Run one of the Basic White CS layers through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the Textured Tree Ring 3D embossing folder in between the BASE #1 plate and the Embossing Plate #4.

Adhere to the Mossy Meadow Cardstock base.

Adhere the second Basic White CS layer to the inside of the card.

Die cut the large and small pinecone mattes out of the Pecan Pie CS scraps.

Die cut the detailed pinecone dies out of the Early Espresso CS.

Die cut the pine needles and the sentiment piece out of the Mossy Meadow CS scraps.

Adhere the Early Espresso detailed Pinecone dies atop the Pecan Pie mattes and then stamp the sentiment onto the Mossy Meadow label in Mossy Meadow ink.
Pop up the sentiment piece and the larger pinecone on Stampin’ Dimensionals and then adhere the smaller pinecone in the center leaving the edges without glue so you can tuck the pine needle dies under all of the pinecones dies and sentiment.
Tuck the pine needle dies under both of the pinecones and sentiment and adhere them down with a little bit of multi-purpose glue.
Adhere the green Glossy Garden Dots to bring some coordinating shimmer to this awesome seasonal card!

I love this seasonal card – it is just perfect for so many things – my guy friends, my friends that celebrate the upcoming seasons a little differently than me and the ones that do celebrate Christmas as well! I love this card and the way it turned out! Hope you like it too and that it inspires you because now it’s your turn to create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Need a NEW September to December catalog – let me know or pick one up at the next class!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Frosted Pinecones Bundle (English) [ 168373 ]
[168373]
$66.50
Frosted Pinecones Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 168369 ]
[168369]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119686 ]
[119686]
$14.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 133676 ]
[133676]
$14.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161717 ]
[161717]
$14.00
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147111 ]
[147111]
$9.00
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
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Frosted Pinecones Dies [ 168371 ]
[168371]
$34.00
Textured Tree Ring 3 D Embossing Folder [ 168220 ]
[168220]
$12.00
Glossy Garden Dots [ 168577 ]
[168577]
$9.00