september swap cards

september swap cards

Now is the time for diving into your Christmas cards – get the idea – order the supplies and get them done early! I have lots of new samples to share with you from our monthly swap group!

Enjoy and get some great ideas – let me know if you need anything – my current hostess code is RGRCQEEU if you need to order your Christmsa supplies. Remember if you have a large order and will get workshop benefits over $150 do not place it on my current hostess code worshop but place a separate order for your self! Also if your wish list or Christmas Supply order is LARGE consider ordering on the Starter kit special and get the best deal yet! 35% off or 35% MORE – contact me for all the details!

My first swap card comes from Denise W and uses the Beary Cute Bundle, A walk in the Forest DSP, Iridescent Adhesive backed discs – using a Tear and Flip technique!

The next swap card from Susan W features the Joy of Christmas DSP Christmas Classics bundle. Love cutting off the edge of the regular card turning it and using the cut piece as the sentiment matte!
Marcy W’s swap card uses the Online Exclusives Horse and Sleigh bundle and the paper is one that lends itself to the 3 panel scenery Zfold.
The Above It All Bundle steals the show on Judith P’s swap card with the Background Fragrant Forest stamp providing a stunning and easy background image.
Carol S’s swap card uses Christmas Classics Bundle and the Very Best Occasions with the easy cut and shuffle technique!
The very popular Truckin’ Along online exclusives bundle is back in stock and ready to make the holiday card making super fun – this card is a classic from Veronica S!
Marie W’s swap card uses the Night Divine bundle and the Cane Weave embossing folder for a sweet and classic design.
Carroll Ann A’s swap card also features the Horse and Sleigh online exclusives bundle! The pretty DSP makes these card super easy!
Jennie T’s swap card features the Perched in a Tree stamp set and the lovely Winter Meadow DSP.
Kathi D’s swap card uses a few of my favorites the Shaded Spruce die cut is from the Christmas Classics bundle and the NOEL is cut using Gold Foil paper and is from the Joy of Noel bundle all are available in the Joy Of Christmas Suite including the Joy of Christmas DSP that she used!

Lyn L’s swap card also uses the popular Joy of Christmas and Joyful Specialty DSP in varying sized strips for a fun and colorful Christmas card. The sentiment is from the Merriest trees stamp set.

Christmas Classics sentiment is the focal point  of Rachelle M’s  swap card with Adhesive Backed Sparkle gems to steal the show around the heat embossed sentiment!

This swap card was a late entry from August’s swap but Sue D’s card was worth the wait. The Stars At Night hybrid embossing folder bundle is a stunner and this card does not disappoint!
Jennie T’s swap card uses the Saint Nicholas stamp set and Night of Navy, Boho Blue and Very Vanilla cardstock, the Shining Brightly DSP in 1″ strips, Gold embossing powder and Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems! Fun Card!
Lori V’s card is one of my favorites using the Beary Cute bundle and a great fun fold which I will highlight in an upcoming blog post – stay tuned is such a cute card!

I hope you enjoyed the samples and that it inspires you to create your own artwork to send to your special friends and family this Christmas season! Now go create some art – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
new mini catalog swap cards

new mini catalog swap cards

Doesn’t everyone like to get happy mail? Swaps in the mail are definitely happy mail for me – almost every month I participate with a great group of sideline demonstrators in my group – and I look forward to seeing there ideas and getting my own happy mail!

This month’s selection is all from the new September to December mini catalog and they are great – I think you will agree!

Kathi D. used the gorgeous new Winter Meadow suite combined with one of the dies from the Christmas Classics bundle. She used the new Silver and white Sheer ribbon down the center under the die which features the Textured Shimmer paper from the Annual Catalog. This card lets that beautiful paper do all the heavy lifting.

Rachelle M’s swap card starts with the Brushed Gold Cards and Envelopes and the Christmas Classics stamp set with Shaded Spruce card stock accents and Gold embossing for the letters – simple and elegant!
This swap card from Lyn L featured the out of this world Stargazing DSP as the backdrop for the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set embossed in white. The sentiment comes from the Merriest Trees stamp set.
Jennie T’s swap card features the winter Owls bundle and some of the Winter Meadows DSP down the middle, the owl is embossed in Gold and rests in it’s own embossed tree limb.
The So Very Merry stamp set and the Merry Melody 3D embossing folder shine in Parakeet Party for a bright and cheery non traditional Christmas card by Marie W.
Our new mini catalog does have all the Fall holidays including some Halloween sets and DSP and this card features a fun technique by Lori V using Them Bones DSP and the Metal Plate 3D embossing folder.
Andrea U’s card beatifully highlights the All About Autumn DSP and Bundle and the Deckled Circles die set.
Vickie G’s colorful card uses the Gift of Giving stamp set embossed in white on Flirty Flamingo cardstock backed with the colorful Merry Bold and Bright DSP.
Susan W’s swap card features the beautiful All About Autumn DSP in a collage format with one inch pieces of the Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper and the fabulous copper ribbon from the new ribbon Copper and Natural ribbon combo pack!
This swap card by BV S is Beary Cute and is from the Beary Christmas Suite! It uses the Beary Christmas DSP the Beary Cute punch and stamp set and the gorgeous embellishments Balmy Blue Sparkle ribbon and the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder. The faceted Gems trio embellishments are from the Winter Meadow suite collection.
Susan K’s swap card uses the Merry Bold and Bright suite elements to make a fabulous merry and bright Christmas card – I love it’s simple and clean lines!
Jeanna T’s card features the Curved Occasions bundle and the Snowflake Magic Specialty paper.
My Swap cards are from a previous post.
This fancy Z fold card from Ginger S features the winter Owls Bundle and the Deckle Circles Dies. The DSP is from the One Horse Open Sleigh DSP and the owl on the card front is die cut and embossed with the Holographic Trio paper.
Carol S’s swap card features the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folders one of my new favorites and the Oxidized Copper Specialty paper. The Autumn Leaves set of a really pretty one and she does it justice with this gorgeously designed card!
june swap cards

june swap cards

Another batch of great and diverse cards is coming in the mail again and it is time to share the ones I have received!

This first card is from Marie W. and uses the Hello Irresistible DSP and the Hello Ladybug photopolymer stamp set. She used the ladybug which is on sale today 15% off Today ONLY! to $15.30 to make a bee instead of the traditional lady bug – so cute!!

Vickie G’s card features the Fresh as a Daisy suite collection and the Lasting label punch, she matched the colors to the DSP she picked using Moody Mauve and Wild Wheat! Remember the Cheerful Daisies stamp set is also on sale down to $21.25 from the regular $25!
This swap card submitted by Denise W used Googly eyes from the Dollar Store! It features the Bird’s Eye View stamp set which is only $17 down from $20!
I love this card from Susan W. – she used heat embossing on vellum and colored with 91% alcohol ink with blends markers. She embossed Gold Foil with the new Exposed Brick Embossing Folder. She used the Berry Harvest background stamp which is $17 TODAY ONLY!
Kathi D used Tahitian tide CS on Basic Black CS which really pops with the Sweet and Precious stamp set which is on sale for $22.10 today only!
Lyn L’s swap card uses a watercolor background to set the stage for the Sailboat builder punch, and the waves of inspiration bundle!
Jennie T’s swap card uses the Easter Bunny set colored with Blends Markers and the Countryside Inn DSP and Misty Moonlight Ribbon. The Easter Bunny set is on sale today only for $16.15!
Susan K’s card uses the Taco Fiesta and the Alphabest stamp set, $16.15 and $18.17 respectively today! The Masterfully Made DSP adds to the playful, color of this design.
This swap card from Carol S features the Zany Zoo stamp set – $22.10 today with the Zoo Crew DSP and the Splatter EF, Decorative Circle punch and Black and White Gingham ribbon!
Judith P’s swap card uses one of my new favorites Timeless Arrangments bundle! on a moody Mauve CS background colored with the Foursquare Decorative Mask.
Lori V’s swap card is super cute using the Little Monkey punch bundle in a delightful fun fold that I will detail in an upcoming blog post to teach you how to make this adorable card!
Hope these cards inspired you to finally get that stamp set you had your eye on because TODAY is the day 15% off all regular stamp sets in the current Annual catalog! My current hostess code is 9ZAJSCN3

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

swap cards ideas galore

swap cards ideas galore

It is swap time again and I have loads of ideas for you thanks to our great group of demonstrators that I swap with every month!

The first card from Michelle L features a whimsical stamp set that is just too cute called Bird’s Eye View and the little bird is peeking out from the back page through a die cut oval window and frame.

This card from Judith P uses the Taco Fiesta stamp set. All of the little cut outs on the bottom of the card are cut out and popped up on Dimensionals! Too Cute!
Legendary Ride is the stamp set that Jennie T uses for this great masculine card featuring the awesome Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder on the right side of this card!

Lyn L’s card uses the Countryside Inn DSP which is one of the great Designer Series paper’s on sale all this month order your favorites at a 15% discount using the current hostess code HGE4RYHW or order a paper share from me over 80 pieces of 6″ x 6″ samples of every sale DSP for $25 plus $5 shipping if you are not local! Let me know!

Bright and Beautiful Suite collection is the product suite used by Vickie G for this great center flap fun fold card with a sweet balloon stamped inside!
This sweet Taco Fiesta card by Denise W uses easy shading with a Blending Brush to color the card front and the Alphabet a la mode dies for the Happy on the front. The inside is just as cute as the front!
Kathi D sent two cards from last month and this month’s swaps! Double bonus! The first uses Circle Sayings and Countryside Inn DSP in hues of Boho Blue, one of our popular new In Colors!
Her second card was for last month’s For the Guys swap and features the Beside Me stamp set.
Lori V never disappoints and this lovely Zany Zoo card is a fun fold card with lots of pizzazz!
The Zoo Crew paper is also on sale this month and included in my paper share!
Night of Flight is our Hostess stamp set and is the set Susan K used in this elegant and simple SIP card! SIP = stamps, ink,paper simple stamping does not need to be plain and boring!
Marie W’s card uses the Cane Weaving 3D Embossing folder as a background and the Layering Leaves bundle for a lovely card.
Softly Sketched stamp set sets the stage for Susan K’s swap card and just a hint of Masterfully Made DSP at the bottom which is also a DSP featured in this month’s sale and my paper share!
Robin G’s card arrived yesterday in time to post it on this blog entry and it is one of my favorites using all the current In Colors and the new Vellum Basics in a die cut circle behind the Timeless Arrangements dies! Nice Job all set in Boho Blue!
Denise W’s swap card for May features Just My Type stamp set and the Zoo Crew DSP which is also included in the June DSP sale with 15% I absolutely love black and white paper and this DSp offers a wacky and zany zoo crew on one side that matches the Zany Zoo bundle but it also goes with ANYTHING on the reverse side for those of us that do not have the stamp set we can use the black and white side for everything! This paper is also included in my paper share! E-mail me if you would like to participate!
Hope these ideas inspired you to grab one of these stamp sets and create some artwork of your very own – go out and create one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Bough Punch
[157711]
$22.00
for the guys swap

for the guys swap

I love card swaps! This past month was “For the Guys”, a masculine card swap. Most crafter’s find it difficult to design more masculine cards. I am always grateful for new ideas for guy cards!

The first swap card is from Lyn L and contains stamping and die cuts Grassy Grove bundle (retired). The Pool Party cardstock diagonally cut is embossed with the Metal plate 3D embossing folder. The sentiment is stamped in Early Espresso ink with the stamp set Biggest Wish.

Denise W’s swap card features the (retired) Let’s Set Sail punch bundle in Crumb Cake cardstock, Pool Party ink and Cardstock and Basic White and Black – i striking masculine color combination!
Judy M’s guy swap card uses the Lattice card technique. “many templates are available to download off the web. I like to attach/cut on the back so the large open space ends up on the bottom of the fold,” she writes in her swap recipe card. She used the Wildlife Wonder (#157923), Rays of Light background stamp (#158925) Mossy Meadow cardstock and ink, Daffodil Delight ink, Early Espresso ink, and Very Vanilla Cardstock. Great male vibes!
The new Zoo Crew whimsical Suite collection is the highlight of Lori V’s guy swap card. The Designer Series Paper in this suite, Zoo Crew 12″ x12″ DSP is colorful and zany with all the Zoo Crew animals on one side and gorgeous black and white geometric patterns on the other – so so versatile! She uses the alligator image colored with Stampin’ Blends and coordinates it with matching cardstock and black and white DSP highlights! A guy card that proves you don’t need to stick to neutral colors to be masculine!
BV’s guy swap card features the He’s the Man (retired) suite and the He’s the Man DSP great card in traditional colors!
This guy swap card from Marcy W. uses the Brewed for You (#159087) set which carried over into the new Annual Catalog on the bottom of page 92! Granny Apple Green makes a bold and colorful background for the beer mug and jug that are expertly colored with Soft Suede (retired) and Smoky Slate Blends and Crushed Curry and Mango Melody (retired) Stampin’ Write markers!
This swap card contains a clever use of the background stamp from the Artistically Inked stamp set that also carried over into the new catalog on page 114 with Pecan Pie ink and Old Olive a great color combination from Carol S. She also uses Nature’s Prints stamps and dies and the Basics 3D Embossing folder for the small strip of Mossy Meadow cardstock in the card’s middle!
I love the delightful use of color by LeAnne P’s swap card Tahitian Tide and Parakeet party will brighten any Dad’s day with this cute and cheerful card. Charming Sentiments (#159985) is stamped in Parakeet party on the inside of this fancy fold card and Best Family Ever (#160720) garners the spot in the circle die at the top and both sentiment sets carried over on pages 18 and 36 respectively! I will highlight this fun fold in a future blog post so keep watch for it!
Marie W’s creative use of masking on this masculine card is awesome creating a look of layering without the extra paper – I love the look. She uses Crumb Cake card base and Very Vanilla cardstock as the layer, sticky notes as the masking paper and Blending Brushes with Calypso Coral and (retired) Mango Melody ink! The Memento Tuxedo Black ink makes the perfect silhouetter stamping for the grassy grove stamps and deer die which also carried over to the new catalog on page 84.
Rachelle M’s Guy swap card features Taco Fiesta and Something Fancy stamp set. The card uses Stitched With Whimsy dies and the Alphabet A’ la mode dies. The Taco Fiesta stamp set is a fun whimsical set and this happy birthday card is perfect for the guy swap.
I hope these creative examples will give you some great masculine ideas for card for all those special guys in your life! Now go out and create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Brewed Dies
[159092]
$24.00
Grove Dies
[157844]
$39.00