holiday demonstrator swaps

holiday demonstrator swaps

by | Oct 29, 2025 | card samples, card swap, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, masculine cards, new catalog, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

This Demonstrator Swap was holiday themed and the cards and ideas are lovely!

Hope they inspire you as much as they did me!

This first card for our September swap features the whimsical stamp set Long Time No See which is an Online Exclusive with a long necked llama and a weiner dog to name a few of the adorable images in this set! Denise W. our fearless swap leader combined Cheery Cobbler ink and cardstock, Basic Beige and Basic White cardstock and the FUN Need for Tweed DSP to create this super cute card!

The next sample is a 3D fun fold card made by Lori V and uses the Traditions of Christmas DSP and the Damask Designs embossing folder for a stand alone and stand OUT WOW card!
The back side is just as pretty!
Veronica S’s swap card used the Ornamental Christmas stamp set, the sentiment is a clever masking from the Holly Jolly stamp set and the background is the Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder for a fabulous coordinated look!
The next stunning holiday card comes from Michelle L and used the Peace on Earth Suite of products including the Glimmer paper for the star and the embossing folder and dies from the suite!
Blue and silver is always a stunning holiday combo and Kathi D used these colors with the Sentimental Framing dies and the Merry Christmas single stamp set heat embossed in Silver WOW powder!
Simple and elegant!
this fun shape card uses the Everyday Arches die set and the Joys of Joy bundle with a So Swirly background for a super fun card from Marie W.
Patty J sent a Swap card using the Traditions of Christmas DSP set on Pretty in Pink cardstock for a lovely non traditional Christmas card!
Don’t forget you can always decorate the Basic White envelopes too and Carol S’s swap card did just that coordinating her Pine Tree Trimmings tree image in Old Olive ink to match her lovely card!
This card from our August swap arrived after my last Swap post – this great fun fold from Robin C uses the gorgeous Seasons of Elegance DSP to enhance this angled tri fold fun fold card!
And my last swap card to inspire you is a simply stamped A Child is Born stamped image in Night of Navy ink on Cloud Cover cardstock with the Gorgeous Secret Sea Faux Linen ribbon under the sentiment piece from Kristen B!
This ribbon is awesome and does not show well online so glad I got to see it in person – it will be on my next order!

Hope these cards inspired your holiday card ideas! What will you be getting?
Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
A Child Is Born Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165833 ]
[165833]
$21.00
Jar Of Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166176 ]
[166176]
$20.00
Jolly Holly Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166117 ]
[166117]
$19.00
Long Time No See Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166189 ]
[166189]
$20.00
Merry Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165831 ]
[165831]
$18.00
Ornamental Christmas Bundle (English) [ 166001 ]
[166001]
$51.25
Peace On Earth Bundle (English) [ 165925 ]
[165925]
$38.50
Peaceful Garden Suite Collection (English) [ 165932 ]
[165932]
$90.50
Pine Tree Trimmings Bundle (English) [ 166047 ]
[166047]
$33.25
Traditional Labels Bundle (English) [ 165865 ]
[165865]
$43.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 164511 ]
[164511]
$14.00
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119685 ]
[119685]
$14.00
Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165621 ]
[165621]
$14.00
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 100867 ]
[100867]
$14.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 122924 ]
[122924]
$14.00
Pretty In Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 163793 ]
[163793]
$14.00
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 102482 ]
[102482]
$14.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Silver 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Foil Sheets [ 163387 ]
[163387]
$5.00
Need For Tweed 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 166144 ]
[166144]
$12.50
Peaceful Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Paper [ 165929 ]
[165929]
$10.50
Season Of Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 164144 ]
[164144]
$16.50
Traditions Of Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 165853 ]
[165853]
$16.50
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
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Jar Of Sweets Framelits Dies [ 148524 ]
[148524]
$30.00
Peaceful Greenery 3 D Embossing Folder [ 165928 ]
[165928]
$10.00
Sentimental Framing Dies [ 165476 ]
[165476]
$38.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [ 144220 ]
[144220]
$6.00
Traditional Sparkling Sequins [ 165875 ]
[165875]
$8.00
Loose Gold Sequins [ 165267 ]
[165267]
$7.00
beautiful gallery dsp frame card

beautiful gallery dsp frame card

by | Aug 1, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, techniques

There is a really cool frame die in the Gallery Blooms bundle that I decided to play with and come up with a frame card to showcase the gorgeous Designer Series Paper that come sin the Beautiful Gallery Suite of products!

Measurements:
BASE: Mossy Meadow CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
(2) 4″ x 5 1/4″ layers and (1) 3/4″ x 3 1/2″
Basic Beige CS: 1″ x 4 and scrap for the long
thin banner die from Stylish Shapes die set
DSP: 3 1/4″ x 5″

Take the 2 Mossy Meadow 4″ x 5 1/4″ layers and emboss them with the Damask Designs.
Die cut the frame die from the Gallery Blooms die set with one of the layer pieces.

Cut the DSP to 3 1/4″ x 5″.

Stamp the “I miss you already” sentiment from The Right Words sentiment set in Mossy Meadow ink on a Basic Beige scrap and die cut with the thin long banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set.
Adhere to the Mossy Meadow 3/4″ x 3 1/2″ piece.
Emboss the 1″ x 4 1/4″ Basic Beige piece in the Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder and adhere the sentiment piece on top of the embossed layer.
Place Stampin’ Dimensionals around the frame layer.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ embossed layer onto the card front leaving even borders the entire way around.
Adhere the DSP layer on the embossed Mossy Meadow layer under the frame and secure the frame with Dimensionals over top the DSP.
Adhere the sentiment piece over the bottom third across the frame.
Adhere three Low Profile Mossy Meadow Sparkle Dots around the sentiment piece to finish off this stunning card that “frames” this gorgeous DSP to perfection!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection (English) [ 165217 ]
[165217]
$139.25
Gallery Blooms Bundle [ 165213 ]
[165213]
$53.00
The Right Words Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 165316 ]
[165316]
$26.00
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 164511 ]
[164511]
$14.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 133676 ]
[133676]
$14.00
Beautiful Gallery 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165196 ]
[165196]
$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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Damask Designs Embossing Folder [ 165214 ]
[165214]
$9.50
Gallery Blooms Dies [ 165212 ]
[165212]
$40.00
Mini Corrugated 3 D Embossing Folder [ 165559 ]
[165559]
$11.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Low Profile Sparkle Dots [ 166157 ]
[166157]
$9.50
easy beautiful gallery dsp card

easy beautiful gallery dsp card

by | Jul 16, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, new catalog

Designer Series Paper makes card making a breeze.

The Beautiful Gallery DSP feels like the images should be on an art museum wall. This is an easy DSP card for this lovely summer day, even if it rains! this card will bring a smile to anyone’s face!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic Beige CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, scrap for the sentiment
Mossy Meadow CS: 3″ x 5 1/2″
Embossed and cut in half
DSP: 3 1/4″ x 5 1/2″

Emboss the Mossy Meadow CS with the Damask Design Embossing Folder.
Cut the Mossy Meadow Layer in half to
(2) 1 1/2″ x 5 1/2″.

Adhere the two pieces of Mossy Meadow CS to the edges of the card leaving a 1/8″ border to the right and left.

Adhere the DSP layer to the center of the card over the two Mossy Meadow layers.
Die cut the long banner from Stylish Shapes dies set in Basic Beige CS.

Stamp the “Thinking of You” sentiment from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set in Mossy Meadow ink.

Adhere the sentiment die on Stampin’ Dimensionals and set it in the right hand corner.

I adhered three Mossy Meadow Low Profile Sparkle Dots to finish off the card.

Try using some of the Designer Series Paper in your stash and making some great cards of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection (English) [ 165217 ]
[165217]
$139.25
Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165198 ]
[165198]
$18.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[166780]
$14.00
Basic Beige 8 1/2
[164511]
$14.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2
[133676]
$14.00
Beautiful Gallery 6
[165196]
$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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Low Profile Dots [ 164658 ]
[164658]
$7.50
more color mondays – color coach analagous colors

more color mondays – color coach analagous colors

by | Jun 30, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, color theory, die cutting, embossing folders, my favorites, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

I’m in the process of designing a color theory class for this summer and I have been preparing by using our Color Coach tool to come up with different color combinations!
Today’s color combination is one of the four color theory combinations I will be teaching about: Analogous color combinations.
Analogous colors live adjacent to one another on the color wheel – they are similar in color and compliment each other – working well as a combination set of colors!

Today’s Analogous Color Combination for More Color Mondays color challenge features: Poppy Parade, Flirty Flamingo and Petal Pink.

Measurements:
BASE: Petal Pink CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 3″ x 4″ layer
Flirty Flamingo: 3 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ layer,
scrap for die
Poppy Parade CS: 2 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ strip and
scrap for die

Emboss the Poppy Parade strip with the Damask Designs embossing folder.
I wanted the design to pop a little so I took a Craft White ink pad and dragged it lightly over the embossed (raised) areas of the cardstock.
Adhere the embossed strips of cardstock to the left-hand side of the card base leaving about 1/8″ border on the left side.
Run the Petal Pink cardstock layer through the Stampin’ Cut and emboss with the partial cut die from the Beautiful Motifs die set. This embosses and partially die cuts the image so it remains attached to the cardstock and can be bent upwards to add depth and dimension to the card.
Adhere the Petal Pink layer to the 3 1/4″
x 4 1/4″ Flirty Flamingo layer.
Pop up the double layer onto the center of the card front on Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Die cut the Queen Anne’s Lace die from the Beautiful Motifs die set in both Flirty Flamingo and Poppy Parade card stock.

Adhere the Lace dies to the card front over the partial die cut with Multi-purpose Liquid glue.
Stamp the sentiment – normally I would have stamped this prior to adhering to the card – I thought I was going to stamp the sentiment onto a die cut but decided last minute to stamp it in the lower right-hand corner in Poppy Parade ink.
I adhered Pearl Basic Jewels to the card front to finish off the card. I love how this turned out! Try a new analogous color combination from your stash and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Motifs Bundle (English) [ 165206 ]
[165206]
$45.75
Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165198 ]
[165198]
$18.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[166780]
$14.00
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2
[141416]
$14.00
Petal Pink 8-1/2
[146985]
$14.00
Poppy Parade 8-1/2
[119793]
$14.00
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147050 ]
[147050]
$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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$140.00
Beautiful Motifs Dies [ 165205 ]
[165205]
$33.00
Damask Designs Embossing Folder [ 165214 ]
[165214]
$9.50
Iridescent Pearls [ 153549 ] (Retired)
Iridescent Pearls
[153549]
$7.50
layout #104 beautiful gallery card

layout #104 beautiful gallery card

by | Jun 18, 2025 | card samples, card sketches, Designer Series Paper, new catalog, sketch challenge, stamps ink paper, techniques

Do you ever feel stuck and don’t have any new ideas for making cards? I love to challenge myself with card sketches – they are a perfect starting point and inspiration for those of us that get stuck creatively – every once in a while!
Don’t let anyone kid you – we ALL get stuck creatively!

Card sketches are a perfect way to get unstuck!
This sketch #104 is a great way to use 6″ x 6″ DSP – I cut a 3″ square which means I can make 4 CARDS from one sheet of 6″ x 6″ DSP!
SO FUN!

Measurements:
BASE: Secret Sea CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Basic White CS: 3 1/4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: 3″ square

Cut the 3″ square into 1″ x 3″ strips of DSP.
Keep the pattern in order and pay attention to the direction of the DSP if applicable.
Adhere the top piece of DSP to the top ofthe Basic White CS layer leaving a 1/8″ border on the top and sides.
Place the bottom piece as a place holder 1/8″ down from the bottom of the first ppiece and adhere the second piece 1/8″ below the place holder piece.
Now take the third piece that you used as a place holder and adhere it to the Basic White CS layer 1/8″ below the second piece.

(This will leave an evenly spaced blank spot below the first piece to stamp your sentiment!)

Tear the bottom off of the Basic White layer.

TIP: Tear towards you and place your thumbs at the tear and move them as you tear so that the tear does not get away from you!

Emboss the front of the card base with the Damask Designs embossing folder – this is a basic embossing folder not a 3D – so place the base plate #1 and the #3 cutting plate on the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine. Place the paper inside the embossing folder, set on the bottom #3 cutting plate and add the top #3 cutting plate above and embossing folder and run through the machine!
Stamp in Secret Sea ink in the blank space on the Basic White layer and adhere the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls in Secret Sea around the sentiment.
Pop up the Basic White layer on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the middle of the card front.
Simpoly using another design on the same pack of Beautiful Gallery DSP and changing the position of the sentiment stamp creates another card made from the same card sketch but looks entirely different!

Try this card sketch with your stash and send my a pic of your creation! Now go and create with this card sketch and make some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection (English) [ 165217 ]
[165217]
$139.25
Beautiful Motifs Bundle (English) [ 165206 ]
[165206]
$45.75
Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165198 ]
[165198]
$18.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Beautiful Gallery 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165196 ]
[165196]
$12.50
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
[165285]
$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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$140.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50