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
more color mondays – daffodil delight, cajun craze and mossy meadow

more color mondays – daffodil delight, cajun craze and mossy meadow

by | Sep 21, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, more color mondays, new catalog, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge is getting us ready for Fall! The Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper was the inspiration for this Fall color combination of Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze and Mossy Meadow!

And the card inspiration is a CASE from one of my favorite demonstrators, Susan S. this Triple Display Easel card is a fun and easy WOW fold!

Follow along for all the measurements and details!

Measurements:
BASE: Mossy Meadow CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 4 1/4″ and 10″
Cajun Craze CS: 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for die
Daffodil Delight CS: 1″ x 4 1/4″, 1 1/2″ x 5″, and
4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for die
DSP: (2) 3/4″ x 4″, 4″ square
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Score the Mossy Meadow 4 1/4″ x 11″ base at
4 1/4″ and 10″.

Take the two Daffodil Delight layers and emboss them in the Sunflower 3D embossing folder.

Adhere the 4″ square DSP layer to the outside
4 1/4″ square panel.
Turn the base card over so the outside of the card is facing up and adhere one of the 3/4″ pieces of DSP to the top panel and the Basic White layer to the middle panel (which will be the back of the card!)
Die cut the Daffodil Delight scrap with the Spotlight on Nature second smallest die and then die cut the Cajun Craze scrap with the third die from the smallest the one that just has ridges no holes.

Stamp the sentiment “SO grateful FOR you” from the Lily of the Valley stamp set in Cajun Craze ink on the Daffodil Delight die.

Make cuts with the NEW detail scissors about every 1/4″ around the die ridges of the Cajun Craze die – crinkle the cuts to make them look like petals! Pop up the Daffodil Delight die onto the “petal -cut” Cajun Craze die.

Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Daffodil Delight 3D embossed layer to the inside middle panel.
Adhere the smaller Daffodil Delight embossed panel to the Cajun Craze matte layer. Popup the right side of the sentiment petal piece and adhere so the left side hangs over the Cajun Craze matte piece.

Adhere the embossed layer to the top folded panel – I left about 1/4″ surrounding the right and top sides.

Adhere the other 3/4″ DSP patterned paper to the Daffodil Delight matte piece
Pop it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals this will form the “kick-stand” for the easel portion of the card.
Open up the bottom panel of the card and adhere the DSP kickstand piece about 1/4″ above the bottom Mossy Meadow cardstock edge.

Then the easel will have a stopper to hold it up!

I added Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems to the sentiment flower piece in Copper to enhance the Fall Color theme!

Hope you try this fun fold with items in your stash – let me know what you come up with! Now it’s your turn to create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Sunflower Fields Suite Collection (English) [ 168365 ]
[168365]
$89.00
Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167937 ]
[167937]
$21.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119684 ]
[119684]
$14.00
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119683 ]
[119683]
$14.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 133676 ]
[133676]
$14.00
Sunflower Fields 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 168351 ]
[168351]
$13.00
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147085 ]
[147085]
$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
Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]
[163580]
$35.00
Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]
[166145]
$12.00
Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems [ 163780 ]
[163780]
$9.50
rainbow swirls of magic embossing folder card

rainbow swirls of magic embossing folder card

by | Sep 2, 2026 | card samples, embossing folders, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

This is a great simple card and a great example how you can take one card sketch and transform it into a multitude of card options!

Back in June I posted a card made with the Wild Bunch Product of the Month stamp set and designed the card from Card Sketch #124.
Today I am taking that same sketch and turning it on it’s side changing the four Coastal Cabana rectangles to six accents of colored cardstock, lengthening them and adding an embossing folder for depth and dimension!

Here is the original card Sketch and the card that was originally conceived for it!

This is the redesigned Card Sketch card using
the Swirls of Magic embossing folder.

Measurements:
BASE: Daffodil Delight CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/2″ scrap for sentiment
Poppy Parade CS: 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
Pumpkin Pie CS: 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
Granny Apple Green CS: 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
Azure Afternoon CS: 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
Gorgeous Grape CS: 1/2″ x 5 1/4″

Adhere the strips to the Basic White CS layer.
When you adhere something to a layer and then emboss it – something magical happens it appears like the paper and the items adhered to it are all the same.

Emboss the strip layer with the Swirls of Magic embossing folder – this is a regular embossing folder and requires a BASE plate #1 and sandwich it in between the 2 cutting plates #3.

Adhere the embossed layer to the Daffodil Delight CS base.
I stamped the inside sentiment in Hybrid Black ink to the inside of the card.
Punch a scrap of Basic White CS with the rounded Rectangle punch and stamp the Thinking of You in Hybrid Black ink and then blend the edges with Crushed Curry ink for a coordinating yellow.

Pop up the punched sentiment piece over the embossed layer.

Color the white Dewdrops embellishments with the Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends and adhere around the sentiment piece.

Such an easy and fun card! Now it’s your turn to go and create some artwork of your very own.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Thinking Of You Bundle (English) [ 168263 ]
[168263]
$36.75
Thinking Of You Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 168254 ]
[168254]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161719 ]
[161719]
$14.00
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119683 ]
[119683]
$14.00
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146987 ]
[146987]
$14.00
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146990 ]
[146990]
$14.00
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119793 ]
[119793]
$14.00
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 105117 ]
[105117]
$14.00
Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [ 166648 ]
[166648]
$12.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154883 ]
[154883]
$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
Swirls Of Magic Embossing Folder [ 168179 ]
[168179]
$10.50
Thinking Of You Dies (English) [ 168260 ]
[168260]
$22.00
Dewdrops Embellishments [ 167748 ]
[167748]
$9.00
last chance list beach time card

last chance list beach time card

by | Apr 22, 2026 | card samples, die cutting, embossing folders, my favorites, retiring products, techniques

I love creating sunset colored cards and the Boardwalk Fun and Beach Time stamp sets are so much fun for Summer cards and I am sad that they are retiring!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 4″ x 5 1/4″ 3″ x 4 1/2″
Basic Black CS: scraps for palm tree dies

Die cut an Everyday Arches die from the 3″ layer.

Use blending brushes and color the bottom of the die with Daffodil Delight ink.

Blend Pumpkin Pie ink with a Blending Brush across the top of the Daffodil Delight ink and a little above that.
Color the top of the Everyday Arches die with Cherry Cobbler ink and another Blending Brush.
Brush the edges of the Everyday Arches die with the Gorgeous Grape ink and another Blending Brush. Heavier on the top and lighter on the bottom edges.
Stamp Summer Vibes sentiment from the Beach Time stamp set (which is on the LAST CHANCE LIST) onto the upper left hand edge of the Everyday Arches die.

Adhere two palm tree dies from Basic Black CS below and to the right of the sentiment.

Emboss the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer with the LAST CHANCE LIST Soft Waves embossing folder.

Adhere the embossed layer onto the BASE.

Pop up the Everyday Arches die over the embossed layer.

SNEAK PEAK – add the Sunset Sparkle Sequins to the project for an iridescent shine and sparkle to finish off this card rich with sunset colors!

Try creating a sunset inspired background and adding stamps to make a summer inspired card today! Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beach Time Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166832 ]
[166832]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 121045 ]
[121045]
$14.00
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147083 ]
[147083]
$9.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147094 ]
[147094]
$9.00
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147099 ]
[147099]
$9.00
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147086 ]
[147086]
$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
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Everyday Arches Dies [ 164629 ]
[164629]
$29.00
Boardwalk Fun Dies [ 166828 ]
[166828]
$28.00
Soft Waves 3 D Embossing Folder [ 164695 ]
[164695]
$11.00
more color mondays – petunia pop, daffodil delight and strawberry slush

more color mondays – petunia pop, daffodil delight and strawberry slush

by | Jan 5, 2026 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, In Colors, new catalog, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge features the suite that debuts tomorrow on January 6th all of the great new projects become available in our new January to April 2026 mini catalog!

This sweet and whimsical fun fold card starts like a normally 4 1/4″ x 11″ card scored at 5 1/2″ but cut a little off one side and it allows you to see the inside of the card at a glance!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″ cut 1 1/2″ off one side
DSP: 3″ x 4″ and 1 1/2″ x 4″
Strawberry Slush CS: 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
Petunia Pop CS: 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
Daffodil Delight CS: 1/8″ x 4 1/4″

Cut 1 1/2″ off the left hand side of the 11″ length. Save that piece and cut for the sentiment piece.
Cut the DSP at 3″ x 4″ and 1 1/2″ x 4″ – adhere the 3″ piece to the upper flap, leaving an even 1/8″ border on the top and sides.
Adhere the 1 1/2″ piece to the inside bottom of the card leaving a 1/8″ border on the bottom and sides.
Adhere the Colored cardstock strips below the 3″ DSP piece so that they cover the white section completely.
Adhere the Daffodil Delight strip and stamp the sentiment in Petunia Pop Ink and blend with a blending brush and Daffodil Delight ink over the sentiment. Pop up the sentiment on the right-hand side of the strips.
The Beach Boardwalk Suite comes with these fun Puffy Stickers so I decided to add a few for the coordinating embellishments around the sentiment – a yellow sun and two dots.
This finishes the card with more whimsy and color and hopefully will bring some sunshine to someone’s day!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Reminder the Boardwalk Fun and Beach Boardwalk items are SNEAK PEAK until tomorrow and therefore will not be in the photo links below as they are not available just yet – but only 24 MORE HOURS TO GO!

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119683 ]
[119683]
$14.00
Petunia Pop 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 163801 ]
[163801]
$14.00
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165625 ]
[165625]
$14.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147094 ]
[147094]
$9.00
Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad [ 163811 ]
[163811]
$9.00
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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00