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swap cards – new ideas

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 12, 2023 | card samples, retiring products, stamps ink paper

Last month’s swap cards are almost all received and I love getting new ideas and card samples for sets that I do not own!

Thanks to all the talented demonstrators that I swap with every month!

Butterfly Brilliance (#155092) and the Brilliant Wings Die set (#155523) are among my favorite sets that I have owned that will be retiring at the end of this current month!
Nancy F’s swap card this month combines the front flap design I featured in Monday’s blog post on a Basic Black background and highlights the 6″ x 6″ paper packs (they are still available (and on SALE!! currently at $10.80 discounted from the $12 retail) that will also be retiring to make way for brand new paper packs in the new catalog!
6″ x 6″ DSP Assortments

Brights (#159258)
Neutrals (#159257)
Regals (#159256)
Subtles (#159255)

Carol S’s swap card features another retiring bundle Ginkgo Branch bundle (#160469) this is LOW INVENTORY but still available at the 10% off for the bundle price while supplies last!

Marie W’s swap card also is another retiring bundle Nature’s Harvest (#156813) but sadly this one is now sold out and no longer available. I will have this bundle for sale after the new catalog launches if you are interested please contact me!

Hello Ladybug is a delightful swap card made by Lori V.

Forever Fern is another great retiring stamp set with coordinating dies also SOLD OUT but I have this one for sale after May 4th let me know if you would like to buy it!

Lyn L’s swap card features items from the Regency Park Suite Collection

This is a swap card using Silly Goose and I misplaced the envelope so I apologize for not being able to give my sister demonstrator a shout out.

Lighting the Way is a Suite that will be available in the upcoming catalog but not with the 10% discount for the bundle price so if you like it get it now! Current hostess code is R9AWXX7K

Denise W’s swap card features Hello Bunny and Spring Blessings on Pear Pizzazz a retiring color!

Marcy W’a Jar of flowers card is lovely with a vellum jar die cut makes the jar look so realistic.

This swap card from Susan K in California features the Share a Milkshake bundle and I just love the cone die! TOO CUTE!

BV’s thanks swap card uses the Regency Park suite of products for a card that is lovely and gender neutral!

Judith P’s swap card arrived today so I am adding it to the mix – an Easter card using the Rejoice in Him stamp set from the retiring mini catalog.

My favorite DSP in this current catalog is definitely hands down the Hues of Happiness DSP and this card uses the dies to cut out the DSP flowers for a simple and stunning card in Mambo Melon. Pretty swap card made by CarrollAnn A.

← hues of happiness front flip card simply succulent front flap card →

new swap cards

by nataliegramleystamps | Feb 15, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, stamps ink paper

Swaps are so much fun! I cannot afford it all – although sometimes I want it all! So swapping with other demonstrators is literally the next best thing! I can get samples and ideas for sets that I do not own so that my customers can see some samples of their favorites sets!

Here are the latest batch of swap cards!

The new Country Floral Lane Suite (#160390) with one order number you can have it all!
This card uses both DSP packs offered in the suite – Country Gingham on the lower matte (#160388) and the Country Floral Lane 12 x 12 DSP for the smaller matte (#160375) the Country Bouquet Bundle (#160383) gives you 10% discount on the stamp set and the coordinating punch! Heart Pearls embellishments tie the whole theme together (#159190) in this beautiful swap card from Sue D.

Judith P’s swap card pulls together the Annual catalog bundle Potted Geraniums (#159062) and the Split Card Textures dies (#159162) in a dynamic duo for a great look!

This sweet tone on tone stamped card is from Bhagawani S. uses one of my favorite new sets in the January to April 2023 mini catalog By the Bay Suite Collection (#160450). The Seaside Bay Bundle saves 10% with the Stamp set and the Coordinating dies (#160445) and this card also features the lovely Balmy Blue and white Variegated Ribbon (#160448) and the Faux Sea Glass Shapes embellishments (#158139)

This Dutch Door Fun fold card by CarolAnn A. using the Adorable Owls Sale-a-bration Stamp set that you can earn for FREE with a $50 order until the end of February is just that Adorable! The Designer Series paper is another Sale-a-bration special at a level two $100 order you can earn 48 sheets of 12 x 12 DSP in Balmy Blue, Calypso Coral, Fresh Freesia, Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody and Petal Pink colors!

Another Sale-a-bration card by Lyn L. features the Beautifully Happy Level Two stamp set! Blending Brushes do the “heavy lifting” by coloring the easy way and just over stamping the flowers over this great background of color!

The gnomes are so cute and this card is no exception by Vickie G! Using the Framed Florets oval dies (#160623) and the Friendly Gnomes stamp set (#160714) with the FREE Dainty Flowers Sale-a-bration DSP as the perfect background!

Kathi D’s lovely swap card uses the Eden Dies (#157831) and the Around the Bend Die set (#160649). The pretty Prints DSP (#159245) and the Forever Fern stamp set (#152559) coordinate beautifully with the die sets!

Just in time for Easter is Marie W’s card featuring the Easter Bunny punch (#160331) and the Tulip Builder Punch (#151295) and the Cane Weave Embossing Folder (#160580) is perfect timing!

And who doesn’t love this little bunny on Jennie T’s swap card from Playing in the Rain Bundle (#160551) and other products from the Rain or Shine Suite (#160556) collection. I love the combination of background DSP with the irridescent raindrops Rain or SHine DSP (#160540) and the Dandy Designs Sale-a-bration DSP (#160836) and the Milky Dots embellishment for the nose (#160582) – super cute!

This great masculine card by Lori V. uses the Ready to Ride Suite Collection of products (#160768) – teh Legendary Ride Bundel (#160763), the Metal Plate 3D embossing folder (#160766) and the Ready to Ride DSP (#160752).

Ginger S’s simply elegant embossed card on gorgeous grape cardstock features the Beautiful Thistle bundle (#160682) and the Opaque Adhesive Backed Gems (#160412) for a beautiful card.

Denise W’s gate fold fun fold card shows off the new Sale-a-bration paper Favored Flowers that you can earn for FREE with a $50 order! (#160833). The sentiment and die are from the Sentimental Park Bundle (#160567) and the Milky Dots finish off this lovely card (#160582)

Susan K’s swap card features the Share A Milkshake Bundle (#160396) and the Country Gingham DSP (#160388) from the Country Floral Lane Suite of products and the Iridescent Pastel Gems (#160429) for a fun Valentine card!

Carol S’s swap card is also a Share a Milkshake bundle swap card (#160396) in a Mint Macaron color scheme – I love the Cane Weave 3D embossing folder (#160580) and the use of the Country Gingham DSP (#160388) as well as the Textured Shimmer Paper for the ice cream bowl (#160838)!

Susan W’s Playing in the Rain swap card is a delightful fun fold and uses the Rain or Shine DSP (#160540), the Playing in the Rain bundle (#160551) and the Timber 3D embossing folder in the center (#156406) – love it!

My last swap card is from Rachelle M and feautres the Love Cats stamp set (#160410) and the Dandy Designs Sale-a-bration DSP (#160836) for such a fun card!

Swapping with other demonstrators is one of the perks of being a demonstrator and their is NO BETTER TIME TO JOIN STAMPIN” UP! than during Sale-a-bration 2023!!!!
There are three options for joining my team –
Option 1 – the exclusive Boho Blue Mini Stampin’ Cut and emboss machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129
Option 2 – the original white Mini Stampin’ Cut and emboss machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129
Option 3 – your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99

Crazy good deals until the end of February – I would be honored to have you be a part of my team!

Go out and be inspired by all you see and do and come back and create some art of your own to color the world a little brighter – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Adorable Owls Cling Stamp Set (English)

[160269]

$19.00

Around The Bend Bundle (English)

[162383]

$52.00

Beautifully Happy Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160804]

$27.00

Beautiful Thistle Bundle (English)

[160682]

$45.00

By The Bay Suite Collection (English)

[160450]

$87.00

Country Floral Lane Suite Collection (English)

[160390]

$78.75

Eden's Garden Bundle (English)

[157832]

$52.00

Easter Bunny Bundle (English)

[160606]

$34.00

Framed Florets Bundle (English)

[162407]

$54.00

Friendly Gnomes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160714]

$24.00

Love Cats Cling Stamp Set (English)

[160410]

$21.00

Playing In The Rain Bundle (English)

[160551]

$54.75

Potted Geraniums Bundle (English)

[159062]

$51.25

Ready To Ride Suite Collection (English)

[160768]

$84.75

Regency Park Suite Collection (English)

[160583]

$138.75

Share A Milkshake Bundle (English)

[160396]

$44.00

Tulip Builder Punch

[151295]

$19.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$9.25

Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160834]

$12.00

Dandy Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160836]

$30.00

Favored Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160833]

$12.00

Ready To Ride 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[160752]

$15.00

Textured 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Shimmer Paper

[160838]

$10.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Cane Weave 3 D Embossing Folder

[160580]

$10.00

Timber 3 D Embossing Folder

[156406]

$10.00

Iridescent Pastel Gems

[160429]

$8.00

← rainbow scrap cards favored flowers cards - sale-a-bration 11 days left →

early bird swap cards

by nataliegramleystamps | Jan 13, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper

I said it before and I will say it again I love to swap! the ideas alone are awesome and connecting with other sister demonstrators around the country is so much fun. During Sale-a-bration Stampin’ Up! is offering some crazy deals on our Starter Kit!
Sale-A-Bration is an excellent time for any one who has been thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! In addition to the already excellent value of the Starter Kit, if you decides to sign up as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration, you can choose from three incredible options:

** Option 1: The exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine ($63 USD) + your choice of $175 USD* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129 USD.

** Option 2: The original white Mini Machine ($63 USD) + your choice of $175 USD* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129 USD.

** Option 3: Your choice of $175 USD* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99 USD.

*$175 in Stampin’ Up! products inside the Special Sale-a-bration Starter Kit is $50 USD more product than the standard Starter Kit offer!

So if you ever contemplated joining my team NOW IS THE TIME TO DO IT!!!! Let me know if you are interested and I can help walk you through the process if needed – although it is simple!

Swapping with other demonstrators is one of the many perks as well as many other support benefits – on-line and by phone! Below are some of the recent swaps I have received!

I have two cards that I received after I posted my November swap post – these were cards from the Annual catalog. This first card is from Jenne T. and features Whiskey Business stamp set – such a great masculine card!

The last November swap card I received is from Susan K and uses the Cup of Tea Bundle (#158667) and the DSP Tea Boutique (#158659) for a sweet card for a dear friend!

One last November swap card, Sue D used the Heron Habitat Bundle (#158897) and the Lovely in Linen DSP ((#158644)

December’s swap was an early bird swap from the new 2023 Sale-a-bration and January to April mini catalogs. This next card was designed by Susan W and features the Love Cat stamp set. Too cute!

Robin G also used the Love Cats stamp set (#160410) with the Time Worn 3D Embossing Folder (#156505) and the Picture This Die set (#155559).

Lyn L’s card uses the Friendly Gnomes (#160714) stamp set and the FREE sale-a-bration Designer Series paper Day at the Farm (#160835).

The card below from Carol S. combines the color palate from the coordinating DSP from the beautiful Regency Park Suite of products (#160583) which includes the Sentimental Park bundle (#160567) (a punch bundle called Petal Park Bundle (#160577), Textured 12 x 12 Shimmer Paper (#160838), Night of Navy Bordered Ribbon (#160581) all of these were not used on this card) a Cane Weaver 3D embossing folder (#160580), Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots (#160582) and Regency Park 6×6 Designer Series Paper (#160559).

Lori V’s masculine card features the Ready to Ride Suite Collection (#160768) which includes the Legendary Ridy Bundle (#160763), the Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder (#160766), the Ready to Ride D|Specialty Designer Series Paper (#160752) and the Adhesive-Backed Studs (#160767 not used on this card)

This bordered Z fold card by Vickie G uses the Go To Greeting for the repeated Happy Birthday on the card front (#158763) and A Grand Kid (#152500) for the sentiment on the middle panel and the Adorable Owls (#160269) for the 2 owl images from the 2023 Sale-a-bration FREE Item One merchandise.

Veronica S’s card features the Lucky Clover Punch Bundle (#160613) and cases the card directly from page 41 of the catalog – see how easy CASE -ing a card can be!

This next card was designed by Marie W and features the Country Floral Lane Suite (#160390) which uses the Designer Series paper Country Floral DSP (#160375) and the Country Bouquet stamp set (#160377). This suite also includes three items not used on this card: Country Gingham DSP (#160388), Pastel adhesive-backed Sequins (#160387) and the Real Red and Burlap ribbon combo (#160386)

Denise W’s card uses the Thanks a Bunch sale-a-bration stamp set (#160816), Day at the Farm DSP (#160835) Label me Lovely punch (#151296) and Brushed Metallic Dots (#156506)
for a vibrant thank you card!

One more Adorable Owl Sale-a-bration sample from fellow demonstrator Jennie T. Great way to use up your scraps of Designer Series Paper!

So many lovely things created and used for inspiration – what will you use for the inspiration for your next piece of art? Go out and create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Whiskey Business Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152550]

$19.00

Cup Of Tea Bundle (English)

[158667]

$45.00

Love Cats Cling Stamp Set (English)

[160410]

$21.00

Friendly Gnomes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160714]

$24.00

Regency Park Suite Collection (English)

[160583]

$138.75

Sentimental Park Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160561]

$24.00

Adorable Owls Cling Stamp Set (English)

[160269]

$19.00

Ready To Ride Suite Collection (English)

[160768]

$84.75

Lucky Clover Bundle (English)

[160613]

$36.00

Country Floral Lane Suite Collection (English)

[160390]

$78.75

Thanks A Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160816]

$18.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.75

Day At The Farm 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160835]

$12.00

Regency Park 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160559]

$12.00

Country Floral Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160375]

$12.00

Country Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160388]

$12.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Metal Plate 3 D Embossing Folder

[160766]

$10.00

Cane Weave 3 D Embossing Folder

[160580]

$10.00

Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder

[156505]

$10.00

Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder

[154317]

$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots

[156506]

$9.00

Heart Pearls

[159190]

$8.00

Elegant Faceted Gems

[152464]

$7.50

2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots

[159186]

$8.00

← reversible stamps - double your fun amazing thanks peek through card →

pot luck card swaps

by nataliegramleystamps | Dec 16, 2022 | card samples, specialty papers, stamps ink paper

Well my sister Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators outdid themselves for the November Denise W. pot luck swap. The cards are detailed and lovely and they all did a great job!

The first card features the Pretty Medallion background stamp – hand colored with Stampin’ Blends of Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry!Susan W did an amazing job with the subtle Stitched Greenery Die emossed background in Basic Black – I love the way the color pops off the Black background!

Carol S’s swap card uses the Sun Prints Suite, which includes the Nature’s Prints Bundle and the Sun Prints 12″ x 12″ DSP. Love the silver Foil paper and the Gray Granite ribbon.

This card would be a gorgeous wedding card in Very Vanilla cardstock and the Abigail Rose Suite! I love the Gold and Vanilla ribbon and the gold foil die cut accent!

Lyn L’s sweet pocket card features the Awash in Beauty DSP!

Michelle L’s use of 1/4″ In Color Strips is a fantastic way to use up scraps adhered on a diagonal on a white embossed background this is a fresh and easy, cheery look to achieve using the Sending Smiles stamp bundle!

Marie W’s Vintage Tools swap card is a delightfully fresh combo of Calypso Coral and Crumb Cake for an unexpected masculine card using the Stitched Rectangle dies and the Rustic Metallic Dots!

Denise W choose the Garden Birdhouse and Eclectic Garden to create this card ina great combination of Pool Party and Soft Suede and finished off with Elegant Faceted Gems!

Rachelle Mused the 2022-2024 In Color Glimmer Paper to add the sparkle pop to this Butter brilliance and Brilliant Wings dies! I love this color combination Parakeet Party and Orchid Oasis. The Painted Poppies and the Pansy Patch worked well together to make this card special!

Lori V’s sweet Friends Forever card in Gray Granite and the Elephant Parade bundle which are the sweetest stamps ever make a great baby card! She used the Ferns 3D embossing folder in the background the the Gray Granite ribbon.

This card below uses the Soft Succulent and the Evening Evergreen, the Fern 3D embossing folder on the background and the Eden’s Garden stamp set. Jennie T uses two shades of the same ribbon in Polished Pink and Pale Papaya!

And Veronica’s swap card rounds out the swaps I have received so far! This was a CASE from the Pink Buck-a-roo and I love the color combination! This card features the Fitting Florets stamp set.

Hope you enjoyed these samples and it inspires you to go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

← FREE shipping today/last chance list country floral suite sneak peak →

christmas in july swap

by nataliegramleystamps | Aug 12, 2022 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, specialty papers, Uncategorized

Demonstrator Carol Ann A’s swap card features Penguin Place (#156410) stamp set and the Penguin Builder punch (#156452).

Denise W’s swap card uses the Storybook Gnomes suite and bundle (#159630) and the Fine Sparkle Gems (#159967).

This swap card below uses the Boughs of Holly suite (#159612), and Distressed Gold 12 x 12 Specialty paper (#159237)

The Sweetest Christmas Suite (#159579) was used by demonstrator Jennie T. Double cut Candy Cane Dies for the background and the Real Red and White Glimmer Paper for the piece under the candy canes dies.

Vickie G’s swap card uses The All Bundled up stamp set (#159824) and the Christmas Banner die set (#159576) for the sentiment piece

Lori W. created this fun card below with the North Pole Mischief (#159770) stamp set and the Festive Foils (#159536) 12 x 12 Specialty paper.

In the swap card below, Lyn L.’s fresh take on Christmas includes the 6 x 6 Designer Series Assortment papers Brights (#159258) and the Wonderful Snowflakes (#156340) embellishment.

This swap card below from Kathi D. I featured in Wednesday’s blog post and copied and made a similar card of my own! She used the Boughs of Holly suite (#159612) and the Gold Brushed Metallic cardstock (#153524) for the large holly leaf die cut and the Champagne Rhinestones (#151193)