more color mondays – lost lagoon, highland heather and gorgeous grape

more color mondays – lost lagoon, highland heather and gorgeous grape

by | Dec 11, 2023 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, more color mondays, new catalog, sneak peak, stamps ink paper

We are closing out the current mini catalog make sure to check out the sale items and know that if there are any stamp sets on the Last Chance list they are while supplies last ONLY!!

I am definitely getting ready for January’s Sale-a-bration and new January to April 2024 minii catalogs that are being m,ailed out to customers soon – please let me know when you receive yours! They are packed full of brand new bundles, sets and dies, new accessories and fun samples!

Today’s More Color Monday takes inspiration from the new Perennial Lavender Suite of products – specifically the gorgeous Designer Series Paper – the Perennial Lavender 12″ x 12″ DSP contains 12 sheets of 6 double sided designs in hues of Shaded Spruce, Lost Lagoon, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Berry Burst and Fresh Freesia!
Today’s color combo is Lost Lagoon, Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape.

Measurements:
BASE: Gorgeous Grape 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
Scored at 4 1/4″
DSP 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White: scraps for lavender dies, and
Perennial postage die for sentiment
Paper Butterfly accents

Stamp the lavendar sprigs in Highland Heather ink and then do a rock and roll technique – this is where you roll just the edges of the stamp in the darker ink color – roll the outside edges of the stamp in Gorgeous Grape ink for some color verigation.
Pick one of the small butterflies from the new Paper Butterfly Accents (pre die cut butterfly ephemera pack included in the suite or can purchase individually!) Using a blending brush brush the outside edges in Lost Lagoon. Using a fresh Blending Brush color the inside of the butterfly die in Highland Heather ink.
Die cut the square postage die out of Basic White Cardstock scrap for the sentiment and stamp the Happy Mother’s Day from the Perennial Postage Bundle – the second bundle included in the Perennial Lavender Suite!
Brush the outside edges of the postage die with Gorgeous Grape ink.
Adhere the DSP to the Gorgeous Grape cardstock base.
Die cut two sprigs in Lost Lagoon cardstock from the Pereniial Lavender dies and arrange and adhere the Lavender stamped images, the Lost Lagoon die cut sprigs on the DSP layer.
Pop up the sentiment Perennial Postage die on STampin’ Dimensionals and adhere over the bottom of the Lost Lagoon sprigs.
Adhere the paper butterfly just off the upper left hand corner of the sentiment die.
Add the Brass Butterfly accents to the card and this color challenge is complete.

Try these lovely colors together and see what you can come up with – inspire others by posting your creation in the comment section of today’s Facebook post!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Remember due to the fact that this is a sneak peak post the pictured hyperlinks below will not contain the items only available in the upcoming catalog until after it’s release on January 4th!

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146987]
$10.00
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133679]
$10.00
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad
[147099]
$9.00
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad
[147103]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Brushed Brass Butterflies
[158136]
$10.00
little dreamers

little dreamers

by | Nov 3, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

I fell in love with this set!
Such a sweet set called Little Dreamers.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: Glorious Gingham 2″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White scraps for dies

Adhere the 2″ strip of Glorious Gingham DSP in the center of the Basic White layer.
Take the white layer and emboss it in the 3D dots embossing layer.
Using a blending brush in Blueberry Bushel on the moon die color the moon. Then brush Wink of Stella on the moon to add sparkle. Adhere to the right corner.
Using Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends and color the elephant stamp. Die cut it out. Die cut a circle from Stylish Shapes die set out of vellum. Die cut stars and clouds out of scrap basic white cardstock. Adhere the elephant onto the vellum circle and add the circle on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the card center. Add the stars and cloudsto the cardfront.
Adhere the embossed layer to the card front.
Add the Silver and White ribbon to the card.
Add Wink of Stella onto the white stars and clouds.
Stamp the sentiment and stars into the card inside.
A close up of the Wink of Stella!
I finished the card with the white Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio for some extra sparkle.

Now go and create something pretty – your own artwork – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Little Dreamers Bundle (English)
[161579]
$46.75
Little Dreamers Cling Stamp Set (English)
[161569]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Vellum 8-1/2
[101856]
$10.00
Glorious Gingham 6
[163170]
$10.50
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
[147138]
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Little Dreamers Dies
[161578]
$28.00
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154904]
$10.00
Silver & White 1/2
[162149]
$9.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
[141897]
$8.00
Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio
[161206]
$8.00
fresh as a daisy impossible card

fresh as a daisy impossible card

by | Jun 14, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

I have seen the impossible card showcased by many demonstrators, so I decided to try my hand at it and let you know how easy this is!

It is called the Impossible Card because when you look at it it is hard to believe that the base card is made from one quarter sheet of card stock. You cut and fold and twist the card so it takes on this unique pop up version and it is so adaptable to any type of card – birthday, thinking of you, wedding as I made here! Literally anything can be made with this fun fold!

Measurements:
Base: Pretty Peacock CS 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ cut and
scored according to the directions and
diagram.
Basic White CS: 3 1/4″ x 4″ cut per diagram
scraps for Flower dies and sentiment punch
(1) 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ for cross piece matte
DSP: 2 ” x 3 1/8″ for pop up center section
3″ x 3 7/8″ cut per diagram
(1) 5/8″ x 5 1/8″ for cross piece

The diagram below details the cutting dimensions.

For the main base section, cut at 1″ from top of CS to the 2 1/8″ mark. Flip card stock over and cut at 1″ on opposite side of first cut down to the 2 1/8″ mark. Rotate and score between the two bottom marks of the cut lines. Then cut at the halfway point of the 5 1/2″ side at 2 3/4″ from the score line to the opposite end of the 1″ cut marks. (do not cut into the pop up section but go the opposite way of the 2 prior cut marks – see the diagram)

Take the Basic White card stock for the matte and at 3/4″ cut from the left side down to the 2 1/8″ mark. Flip 180 degrees and repeat. Cut from Line 1 stop point to Line 2. The cut from Line 2 stop point to Line 1.

For the DSP 3″ x 3 7/8″ piece: Cut in 5/8″ from left side down to the 2 1/8″ mark. Flip 180 degrees and repeat. Cut from Line 1 stop point to Line 2. Cut from Line 2 stop point to Line 1.

Burnish the score line back and forth in both directions so that the fold is very pliable. Take the right hand section and flip it in the opposite direction.
Adhere the DSP L shaped pieces to the white mattes.
Adhere the first section to the base card.
Adhere the second L shaped piece to the other side section of the base and then adhere the DSP smaller rectangle to the pop up section.
Adhere the DSP narrow strip to the narrow white matte and adhere it to the two bottom pieces to give the card more stability.

I added a daisy die cut to the narrow strip and stamped the sentiment from the Wonderful Thoughts stamp set and punched it out with the Lasting Label punch and adhered it to the center pop up section.

I added five Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the card balancing two on either side of the flower and one large rhinestone in the flower center.
Such a fun card with an unexpected twist! Try this soon and let me know how you liked it! Now go and create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[150880]
$10.00
Fresh As A Daisy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161289]
$12.50
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161678]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Cheerful Daisies Dies
[161296]
$34.00
Lasting Label Punch
[158651]
$22.00
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels
[158130]
$7.50
patchwork pieces die set

patchwork pieces die set

by | May 31, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, my favorites, new catalog, product reviews, stamps ink paper, techniques

There are lots of hidden gems in the new catalog – so much great new stuff that some of it is easy to overlook. I am constantly scouring the catalogs for new ideas and overlooked products and this die set can be one of those items! I noticed it on my first go around but many have commented on the fact that they overlooked it so i decided to highlight this product in my blog post today!
Patchwork Pieces (#161592) can be located on page 165 of the new Annual May 2023- April 2024 catalog! A die set of two 3 3/16″ x 4 11/16″ background dies – these cute dies can create background possibilities that are seemingly endless. Combine them with cardstock or DSP or both and watch the ideas flow!
For the first two cards I used the Bright and Beautiful 6″ x 6″ DSP (#161449) and two colors of cardstock – Azure Afternoon (#161719) and Lemon Lime Twist (#144245).
I cut one die image from each color and cut a few Basic White pieces of cardstock at 3 1/2″ x 5″ to glue the patchwork pieces onto.
I alternated three sets of background images and came up with three different backgrounds.
I mounted them onto Basic White Cardstock and cut the white cardstock to an even border.
I stamped the thank you sentiment from the Something Fancy stamp set and die cut with the smallest circle from the Stylish Shapes die set. Then I die cut the next circle up for a mat out of a scrap piece of Azure Afternoon cardstock. I mounted the sentiment piece to the Azure Afternoon circle die cut.
I cut a 4 1/2″ x 11″ of Azure Afternoon cardstock scored it at 5 1/2″, folded in half for the card base.
I adhered the patchwork background to the card base on an angle, placed Stampin’ Dimensionals onto the Circle die and mounted the sentiment to the patchwork background center.
I colored Basic Rhinestone gems with the Dark Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends marker.
I added the colored Rhinestones to the card front.
For the second example I adhered the patchwork pieces background onto the Lemon Lime Twist cardstock.
I die cut the smallest square from the Stylish Shapes die set with Basic White card stock and stamped the Oh Happy Day sentiment from the Playing in the Rain stamp set. I adhered this square to the next die square up cut out of Lemon Lime Twist card stock and popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals and mounted it to the patchwork pieces center on a diagonal. I added three Iridescent Rhinestones to the card front.
I mounted this patchwork piece to another Azure Afternoon card stock base.
I love how bright and easy these backgrounds were to create!
The second die in the set cuts a curvy pattern across the page and I created a Berry Burst card to showcase this die.
I cut a striped Berry burst piece of Bright and Beautiful DSP with this Patchwork Piece die and adhered it to a Basic White piece of Cardstock. Cut an even border and mounted it to a Berry Burst cardstock base, added a sentiment inked in Berry Burst and die cut from the backside of the same DSP and added a Berry Burst die from the Artistic Die set.
Check out this die set and make some fun backgrounds. Go out and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Playing In The Rain Cling Stamp Set (English)
[160542]
$26.00
Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English)
[160416]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Azure Afternoon 8 1/2
[161719]
$10.00
Berry Burst 8-1/2
[144243]
$10.00
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2
[144245]
$10.00
Bright & Beautiful 6
[161449]
$12.50
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161663]
$9.00
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
[147143]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Artistic Dies
[155371]
$35.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161672]
$10.00
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels
[158130]
$7.50
Glossy Dots Assortment
[158827]
$8.00
partial die cut shape card

partial die cut shape card

by | Apr 29, 2023 | 3D projects, card samples, sneak peak, stamps ink paper

Dies have so many uses and this is a very cool technique! Partial cutting dies allows you to change or modify the original shape by not cutting part of the die. May 2nd this Bundle will become available in the New Annual Catalog! So this is a sneak peak of the Countryside Corners Bundle (#161472) as always bundles are a 10% savings off of the stamp set and die set individual pricing! The Stamp set is one large background stamp – you can color the individual octagonal shapes with your Stampin’ Write markers and ink up the entire stamp and die cut individual layers with the dies – the possibilities are endless.
Today I did something unique and partially die cut the largest octagon – by placing on side off the paper I was able to create an Octagon shaped card.
Measurements:
Boho Blue CS: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Basic White 8 1/2″ x 11″ scored at 4 1/4″ (this
will give you enough space to cut out 2
octagon shaped cards.)

Score an entire sheet of cardstock at the 4 1/4″ mark. Fold in half. Place the largest octagon die slightly off the paper at the score bend. Run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine.

Place the Boho Blue 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ piece of cardstock into the 3D Basics crosshatch patterned embossing folder and run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine.
Ink up the Countryside Corners stamp in Boho Blue ink (available in the new catalog on May 2nd) and stamp onto the cardstock die cut card.
Adhere to the center of the embossed Boho Blue card base.
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Something Fancy stamp set in the center rectangle.
Add embellishments, these are the new 2023-2025 In Color Dots that will also be available May 2nd.

Try some shapes you have at home and try the partial die cut technique and make your own art today – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

P.S. Because this is a sneak peak there will not be links below for all the new items until the catalog goes live.

Product List
Countryside Corners Bundle
[161472]
$45.75
Countryside Corners Cling Stamp Set (English)
[161468]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161724]
$10.00
Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
[161650]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels
[158130]
$7.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Basics 3 D Embossing Folders
[161598]
$30.00
Countryside Corners Dies
[161471]
$28.00
2023–2025 In Color™ Dots
[161620]
$8.00