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adding shimmer again

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 5, 2023 | card samples, retiring products, stamps ink paper, techniques

I had so much fun with the Pearlized Enamel Effects the other day I have created a few more samples to highlight great ways to get shimmer on your projects, today’s card features the retiring Celebrate Sunflowers set (#152517) and the Basic Borders die set (#155558)
The base cardstock color is also retiring Mango Melody (#146989), as well as the Mango Melody ink pad (#147093) and refill (#147162).

I love the shorter side on the front flap of the card allowing for a different and easy fold to give the card added interest with very little effort!

Measurements:
Base: Mango Melody 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″ then cut 1″ off the right side
of the card front
DSP: 1 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
Basic White: 1″ x 5 1/2″ die cut with one of the
border Edgelits from the Basic Borders die
set
extra Basic White scraps for the die
cuts and the Sunflower stamp and die

Adhere the 1 1/2″ DSP piece to the inside right edge of the card base.

Die cut the 1″ Basic White piece of cardstock with the Basic Borders edge die and adhere to the inside of the cardfront right edge.

Stamp the Sunflower in Daffodil Delight ink and using the Mango Melody ink and a Blending brush swirl in a circular pattern from the center of the flower outwards creating a darker flower center.
Stamp the sentiment on the bottom card front and inside the card Calypso Coral ink.
Die one leaf and two stems in Basic white.
Pop up the sunflower on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere the leaf and two stems under the popped up flower image.

Using the White Pearlized Enamel Effects, squeeze out a small dollop onto an acrylic block and add water from a medium water painter. Brush the “shimmer” onto the flower center to make the flower center pop with clear shimmer allowing the ink colors to shine through.

Add embellishments and this shimmering card is complete.

Go out and try some shimmer with the Pearlized Enamel Effects soon and create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

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Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English)

[154065]

$51.25

Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152517]

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146989]

$9.25

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

[160836]

$30.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$8.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$8.00

Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad

[147093]

$8.00

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

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics

[156310]

$15.00

Water Painters

[151298]

$13.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Basic Borders Dies

[155558]

$29.00

Sunflowers Dies

[152704]

$33.00

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gate fold card – just a simple change can make a big difference!

by nataliegramleystamps | Mar 12, 2021 | fun fold

A traditional Gate Fold card is a card that has a split in the center and swings open like a gate. This is a gate fold card with a twist – the scores are shifted so that the card opens up on the side! This is one of the cards we will be making in class next Thursday, March 18th and Friday, March 19th! Interested in attending in person by appointment or virtually on ZOOM – I have very limited spots open! Message me soon to get signed up!

Measurements:

Colored Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 2 3/4″ ( I actually hand fold the second score line so that the seem buts up to the other side as close as possible)
1 1/4″ piece of DSP
2″ x 3″ piece of Basic White cardstock or appropriate length and width to accommodate your sentiment and chosen punch or die cut
embellishments and stamps to decorate the card

I score a 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ piece of Real Red cardstock (#102482) at 2 3/4″ with my Stampin’ Trimmer (#152392) so that you have a left front panel that measures 2 3/4″ x 5 1/2″. Then I rolled the other end of the card to butt up against the left flap and once the edges are aligned I creased the right side of the card with my bone folder (#102300) (it will be approximately scored at 1 1/2″ – but if you score it there first, the edges might not line up correctly and this makes the card!

Cut a 1 1/4″ piece of coordinating Designer Series Paper and adhered it to the center of the right flap.

Using the small flower images from the Sweet Strawberry Stamp set (#154394) (outline and fill image) I stamped a tone on tone background for the left flap.

I die cut from the Painted Labels die set (#151605) and stamped it in Real Red ink (#147084) to match the Cardstock, and used a sentiment from the Sweet Strawberries stamp set. .

I stamped in Tuxedo Black Momento Ink (#132708) the Strawberry outline on the Berry Delightful DSP from Sale-a-bration (So sorry to see that go away!) and using the Strawberry Builder Punch(#154239), I punched out 2 strawberries. From a piece of Granny Apple Green cardstock (#146990) and coordinating Granny Apple Green ink (#147095) I stamped and punched out two strawberry toppers.

Optional: Cut a 4″ x 5 1/4 ” piece of Basic white cardstock or die cut the largest rectangle from the Rectangular Stitched Dies (#148551) for the inside of the card and stamp/decorate if desired!

Adhere the Sentiment label ONLY to the left side flap and allow the right half of the label to hang over the right flap. Decorate the card with the strawberries and stems and your card is ready!

If you would like to purchase any of the supplies used on this card the links below will take you to my Demonstrator Shop website and to the specific item pictured! Enjoy today and as always…

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

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