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mixed media pop out fun fold

by nataliegramleystamps | May 9, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, my favorites, online exclusives, techniques

This is a fun movement card that has two “arms” that swing out from under a DSP covered box.

Measurements:
BASE: Poppy Parade CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Piece #1 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ score at 1/2″ and 1″
Piece #2 2 1/2″ x 3″
Piece #3 1″ x 3 1/4″ scored at 1/2″, 1″ and 2 3/4″
Pieces #4 and 5 (2) 2 1/4″ x 2 3/8″
Piece #6 1 3/8″ x 7 1/2″ scored
DSP
Piece #1 2 1/4″ x 3 1/4″
Piece #2 2 1/4″ x 2 3/4″
Piece #4 and 5 2 1/8″ x 2 1/4″

Take the 1 3/8″ x 7 1/2″ mechanism and score on the 1 3/8″ side at 1/2″ and 1″
turn on the 7 1/2″ side and score at the 2 1/2″ mark from the top score line to the upper edge and score at the 2 1/2″ mark below the bottom line to the bottom edge.

There are three long sections going down the 7 1/2″ side in the 1 3/8″ x 7 1/2″ layer.
Draw a mark 1/2″ inside the small score line.

Draw a line from the mark to the top of the score line on the narrower strip, then draw another line to the bottom of the score line on the equal strip.

Repeat on the other side.

Score the lines with the Take Your Pick tool.

Cut the four corners from the 1 3/8″ x 7 1/2″ piece.

Fold the scored pieces at the drawn lines.

One side will have an extra flap this will be positioned towards the card front. Bend the score line upwards.

Flip the mechanism over so that the extra flap piece is facing downwards and place glue on the top portion of the mechanism as shown in the photo below.

Place the glue side down on the back of the inside of the card – position the mechanism so it is in the center of the card butting up to the score line.
Close the card front and rub in the middle of the card to secure the glue and bottom of the mechanism to the inside of the card.

The center section of the mechanism should have the tab facing upwards at this point.
Place glue on the back center section – NOT ON THE TAB yet! – above the score line on the mechanism as in the photo below – and close the card front to secure the mechanism to the card front.

The mechanism will be secured on each side of the card and have the front tab free and two arms of the mechanism one off to each side.

Adhere the DSP pieces to the Poppy Parade cardstock pieces:
Adhere the 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 DSP piece to the 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ above the score lines.
Adhere the 2 1/4″ x 2 3/4″ DSP piece to the
2 1/2″ X 3″ piece.
Adhere the (2) 2 1/8″ x 2 1/4″ DSP pieces to the 2 1/4″ x 2 3/8″ pieces of cardstock.

Place glue on the left hand arm of the mechanism and position the 2 1/4″ x 2 3/8″ piece with the 2 3/8″ piece along the arm.

Place glue on the right hand arm and glue the 2 3/8″ side of the 2 1/4″ x 2 3/8″ piece to this arm of the mechanism.

Place a thin line of liquid glue to the back edge that is not scored and adhere to the tab on the mechanism.

Fold the mechanism cover at the second score line flatten out the cardstock and place glue on the outer edge and close the card and adhere it to the back portion of the card.
You will need to place the “wings” of the mechanism under the cover before closing the card. This will be the cover for the pop out mechanism!

Take the 1″ x 3 1/4″ cardstock piece and score at 1/2″, 1″ and 2 3/4″

PLace glue on the single tab and place face down in the center of the cover and close the card to secure rubbing over the card to let the glue adhere.

Fold the other side at the second score line and place glue on the first section only. Close the card and secure the cardstock piece to the inside of the card front. It will form a pop up box for the 2 1/2″ x 3″ card stock piece to adhere to.

Place liquid glue to the front of that box.

Lie the 2 1/2″ x 3″ DSP covered piece – face down with the DSP facing down towards the DSP on the cover piece and close the card front and rub on the mechanism to adhere this piece to the upper box.

I stamped two tulip images from the Mixed Florals stamp set and colored them with Poppy Parade, Petal Pink and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends markers and then die cut them.

Now the mechanism and the covers are complete and this is what the card inside will look like.
I cut up one of the tulip images and adhered pieces to the pop out wings of the mechanism so that flowers appear when the pop out is engaged!
I also stamped two sentiments from the Mixed Labels stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and die cut with the sentiment dies from that set.
I placed the “I’m so glad we’re friends on the inside cover of the mechanism.

I adhered the second tulip image to the outside of the card.

I popped up the other sentiment piece on the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I added Silver edged sheer ribbon around the card for closure.

I added some of the extra tulip pieces leftover from the inside of the card and popped them up over the ribbon to hold it in place and added Basic Grey and Smoky Slate Pearls to the card to finish it off with a little sparkle!

This is a perfect WOW card for that someone special!
Try this or another one of my fun fold tutorials and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Mixed Media Florals Suite Collection (English)

[164659]

$128.00

Mixed Florals Bundle

[164642]

$56.50

Mixed Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set

[164639]

$24.00

Mixed Labels Bundle (English)

[164653]

$39.50

Mixed Labels Cling Stamp Set (English)

[164643]

$23.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$8.75

Mixed Media Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164638]

$12.50

Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial)

[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]

$130.00

Mixed Florals Dies

[164641]

$39.00

Mixed Labels Dies

[164652]

$21.00

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154958]

$11.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$11.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$11.00

Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls

[163416]

$7.50

← masculine textured notes card more color mondays - berry burst, coastal cabana and gorgeous grape - paper pumpkin alternatives →

simply stamped heart shaped bundle card

by nataliegramleystamps | Feb 14, 2025 | card samples, card sketches, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, my favorites, Sale-a-bration, techniques

Today’s blog post is all about FREE stuff! This heart shaped bundle card is made with two different FREE products. The level one Sale-a-bration DSP called Bloom Impressions Designer Series Paper creates the die cut heart as the center focal point from the Heart Shaped bundle.

Measurements:
BASE: Blueberry Bushel CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: scrap for the heart die cut

This card uses the layout #14 from page 22 from the Annual Catalog.

Using a blending brush, brush a circular ink area with Blueberry Bushel ink in the upper center of the Basic White CS layer.

Grab a Water Painter and the Craft White ink pad and add water to the lid of the ink pad. Tap the brush on the edge of a bone folder over the Basic White CS layer and create a splatter pattern over the Blueberry Bushel ink spot.

Adhere the Basic White layer onto the Blueberry Bushel card base.

Die cut the heart outline die from the Heart Shaped bundle from the Bloom Impressions DSP.
Adhere the heart with glue over the Blueberry Bushel area.

Stamp the sentiment below the heart die.

Adhere three Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots around the sentiment in the Blueberry Bushel tones.

I love the little details of this simply stamped card – the white ink splattered color blended background, the DSP die cut heart as the focal point.

Try die cutting DSP and creating a simple card – now go and create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Heart Shaped Bundle (English)

[164953]

$31.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146968]

$11.50

Bloom Impressions 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164944]

$12.50

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

[147138]

$9.00

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

[147277]

$10.50

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 Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$15.00

Water Painters

[151298]

$13.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots

[162758]

$9.00

← combining multiple stamp sets for a unique look more color mondays - melon mambo, peach pie, and flirty flamingo fun fold →

delicate forest tri-color card

by nataliegramleystamps | Dec 6, 2024 | card samples, die cutting, stamps ink paper

Today I’m using a a stamp bundle I have not used for a while – Delicate Forest bundle.

Measurements:
BASE: Poppy Parade CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
scraps for the foliage die cuts
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″
scrap for the sentiment piece

Take the large foliage stamp and stamp on one of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ in Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, and Poppy Parade inks.

Die cut the frame from the Delicate Forest die.
Adhere the frame over the Basic White CS layer and adhere both to the Poppy Parade base.

Die cut the twin foliage strip in Poppy Parade cardstock.
Adhere the strip to the bottom of the card.

Stamp the sentiment on the Basic White sentiment die in Poppy Parade ink.
Adhere to the outside of the foliage frame and pop up the right side of the sentiment piece.

Adhere two more foliage die cuts from the Delicate Forest die set to either side of the card bottom.

Adhere three Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs onto the card front.

Our die sets make the prettiest cards – try your hand at a card and make some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Delicate Forest Bundle (English)

[162680]

$52.00

Delicate Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[162675]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$8.75

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$9.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$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 Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$15.00

Stampin' Spritzer

[126185]

$6.00

Water Painters

[151298]

$13.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Delicate Forest Dies

[162679]

$38.00

Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs

[161954]

$7.00

← full of life designer series paper fold back card more color mondays - summer splash, berry burst, lemon lime twist →

more color mondays – berry burst, coastal cabana and balmy blue

by nataliegramleystamps | Jul 1, 2024 | card samples, card sketches, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, more color mondays, stamps ink paper

Have you noticed card sketches in the new Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog? I love the new catalog design and all the helpful hints and techniques – to me it seems that it is designed like a crafting magazine and I think this is our best design yet!

I picked out a card sketch for today’s More Color Mondays Color Challenge and the Full of Life Suite with the colors Berry Burst, Coastal Cabana and Balmy Blue.

Measurements:
BASE: Coastal Cabana CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
DSP: 3 1/2″ x 4 1/4″
Berry Burst: scraps for die cuts
Coastal Cabana: scraps for die cuts
Balmy Blue: scraps for die cuts

Sketches make putting a card together super easy! SO I picked out a sketch from page 22 in the new catalog – this page describes Basic Card Design! I picked the second to the last one in the bottom row. I cut my paper and a bunch of different die cuts and started to play with the sketch layout. You may notice that I started out with rectangular dies instead of the circles – just because the sketch has circle shapes in the design does NOT mean you have to use circles! This is the true nature of card sketches – they are the starting point, the springboard to get your own creative juices flowing!
In the end I did like the circle dies better for my card but I tried a bunch of combinations before I settled on what is to follow and sometimes that is the creative process!

I used the leaf stamp from the Full of Life stamp set and randomly stamped the leaves in Coastal Cabana ink on Coastal Cabana cardstock for a tone on tone look. (A tip I tell my customers in my classes – most times when I am stamping on an entire blank piece of cardstock I will stamp and look for a triangular pattern. This goes back to a design principle called the rule of thirds/threes this triangular shap is very pleasing to the eye and if you use it – it helps break that daunting empty page into a smaller section and you are only concentrating on where the next stamp is and not about the whole project!

I adhered the DSP to the card base at an angle and cut out the word friend in Balmy Blue and Coastal Cabana. I die cut the leaf die in Berry Burst and two circles from the Stylish Shapes die set in Balmy Blue and Berry Burst. I die cut the long sentiment piece in Coastal Cabana and stamped the sentiment on that piece.

I arranged and adhered the circle dies next over the Designer Series Paper layer.

I adhered the leaf die with glue to the upper circle die. I used the leaf as the embellishment – the sketch shows a ribbon and I substituted this die as the embellishment.

I popped up the sentiment piece and placed it in the middle of the two circles as in the sketch.

I layered the word dies together with glue and added them to the card over the Berry Burst lower circle.

I added 5 Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs 4 in the Berry Burst color and one in the blueish tint on the i in the friend word die!
The card is a simple and easy card sketch card!
Try one of our Annual Catalog card sketches today or one of the many you can find all over the internet! Now go and create a sketch project of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Full Of Life Suite Collection (English)

[163369]

$82.50

Friends For Life Bundle (English)

[163365]

$53.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$11.50

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144243]

$11.50

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$11.50

Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163357]

$12.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$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

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin' Spritzer

[126185]

$6.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Friends For Life Dies (English)

[163364]

$34.00

Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs

[161954]

$7.00

← country flowers side accordion card june 2024 paper pumpkin - life is sweet alternatives →

new catalog sneak peek – layers of beauty bundle

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 12, 2024 | card samples, die cutting, embossing folders, new catalog, sneak peak, stamps ink paper

I am super excited today to be able to give you a sneak peek into the upcoming new 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. The demonstrators that attended OnStage Houston were able to get an advanced copy of the catalog before anyone else and we were able to participate in the Product Purchase Premier – were we could purchase some of the items in the catalog before customers and other demonstrators that did not attend the convention. One of the items I saw demonstrated at OnStage was the Layers of Beauty bundle which includes a coordinating stamp set and dies but also a decorative mask set that helps color the flowers and leaves of the large stamp quickly and expertly!
Measurements for the main card:
BASE: Mossy Meadow 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Mossy Meadow layer: 4″ x 5 1/4:
Basic White layer 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scrap for the sentiment die
Old Olive scraps for the leaves dies

Stamp the large flower and leaf stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto the 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″.

Place the first mask marked with a 1 in the top left hand corner and rotate the mask until the stamped image aligns with the mask openings. Take a pencil and mark the notch with a pencil onto the paper. This notch will help to guide where to place the other masks.

Using a small Blending brush, color the areas open with Fresh Freesia ink.

Without removing mask #1 color the open daisy areas with another light color I chose Daffodil Delight.

Remove the mask and this is what the Basic White layer will look like after mask#1.

Place mask #2 on the Basic White layer and rotate until the openings align with the stamped image. Using a blending brush and Berry Burst ink color through the opening. This is what it will look like after the 2nd template.

Place mask #3 on the Basic White layer – line up the notch and color through the openings with Blackberry Bliss.

Place mask#4 over the stamped area and rotate until the notch is lined up and using a blending brush color the leaves in Old Olive.

This is what the stamped image will look like after the Old Olive is rubbed into the openings.

Line up #5 mask with the notch mark on the Basic White layer and color the openings with Mossy Meadow ink and a Blending Brush.

This is what the Basic White layer will look like when you are done with the mask coloring portion! It is stunning!

Fold the 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ card base of Mossy Meadow in half at 4 1/4″ and adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer to the front after you emboss the layer with the DIstressed Tile 3D embossing folder.

Die cut the flower image in the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back. Attach the large die cut of flowers to the embossed layer.

Die cut 3 large and 3 small leaf dies from the Layers of Beauty die set. Adhere them under the flower die sticking out in all directions!

Stamp the sentiment in Mossy Meadow and die cut with the second smallest circle die from the Everyday Details die set.
Adhere to the embossed layer.

attach three Ombre decorative dots to the sentiment piece and the card is gorgeous and complete!

Try a decorative mask today to elevate your card and this bundle will be available May1st or better yet come to my Open House May 1st 1-3pm and see it for yourself!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

P.S. Remember because this is a sneak peek the bundle is not available until the new catalog goes live on May 1st! So it will not be listed in the photo menu below.