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tile garden die card

by nataliegramleystamps | Sep 30, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, techniques

I think sketches can be so freeing! They can get your creative juices flowing and give you a starting point. Today’s sketch is a simple top triangle and the possibilities are endless you could do two different colors cut diagonally or an embossed layer at the top. I chose to make a top layer of smaller die cuts diagonally placed on the top half of the card base!

The square dies are from the NEW Mosaic Garden suite and although it is a lovely suite I chose to get only the Tile Garden. Dies – they are so versatile and I cannot buy everything, right?

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, scrap for sentiment,
4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: scraps for dies

Die cut the smallest square from the Tile Garden dies in scraps from the Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP, using all the different patterns.

Adhere the first square 2/3rd of the way down on the Basic White layer diagonally.

Continue to layer the squares in straight diagonal lines up to the top of the layer.

Fill in the edge spots and cut the overhang off.

Adhere the layer to the Basic White card base.

I had a spare sentiment from the Silver Foil and Classic Greetings Hot Foil die that I thought would be perfect for the sentiment for this card!

I chose Flirty Flamingo ink and a blending brush as it matches the colors in the DSP and blended the edges of the sentiment for a coordinated look.

I popped up the sentiment onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and placed it on the bottom third of the card base.

I added three Sunset Sparkle Sequins to the card around the Hot Foil sentiment to add some sparkle and color coordination!

This is a super easy and fun sketch – try your hand at it and see what great cards you can create from your stash! Now it’s your turn to create something of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’,
Natalie

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167553]

$13.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$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]

$17.00

Blender Pens

[102845]

$14.00

Water Painters

[168253]

$13.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin' Hot Foil System Na & Craft Class

[170009]

$160.00

Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies

[170042]

$36.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Tile Garden Dies

[168573]

$37.00

Sunset Sparkle Sequins

[167785]

$8.50

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more color mondays – cherry cobbler, basic beige and crumb cake

by nataliegramleystamps | Nov 24, 2025 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, masculine cards, more color mondays, my favorites, specialty papers

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge is a rich blend of Cherry Cobbler, Basic Beige and Crumb Cake colors for a fabulous Christmas card using Seasons of Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper scraps!

Measurements:
BASE: Crumb Cake CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
DSP: 4″ strips in varying widths
Gold Foil: scraps for die cuts
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for sentiment

Adhere the 4: strips to the card base.

Using the snowflake dies from the Snowflake Kisses die set – cut all three snowflakes from the Gold Foil sheet and adhere the negative foil onto a Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer and then adhere to the inside of the card base.

Stamp with Versamark ink the “happy winter” sentiment from the Snowflake Kisses stamp set, sprinkle with WOW gold embossing powder and heat set with a Heat Tool on a small banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set.

Adhere to the middle of the card over the Seasons of Elegance Specialty paper strips.

Pop up the snowflake foil die cuts around the sentiment piece.

Add red Traditional Sparkling Sequins around the card.

I added Gold Striped Mesh ribbon around the bottom of the card front and tie in a knot to finish off this card with some elegant sparkle to match the Specialty paper!

This is a super easy card made from scraps what is better than that!

Try making something beautiful from your DSP scraps – now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Snowflake Kisses Bundle (English)

[166023]

$50.25

Snowflake Kisses Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[166018]

$18.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$14.00

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Season Of Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[164144]

$16.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

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

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$32.00

Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165678]

$21.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Snowflake Kisses Dies

[166022]

$38.00

Gold Striped 3/8" (1 Cm) Mesh Ribbon

[165599]

$8.00

Traditional Sparkling Sequins

[165875]

$8.00

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simple stamping with designer series paper

by nataliegramleystamps | Jun 19, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, In Colors, stamps ink paper

Need a super simple card that still looks beautiful? Let our Designer Series Paper do ALL the work for you! Using just 1/16th of a sheet of 12″ x 12″ DSP you can make this simple and elegant card.

Measurements:
BASE: Summer Splash 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Basic White CS: 3 1/4″ x 3 1/2″
scrap for sentiment die piece
DSP: (3) 1″ x 3″ pieces

Adhere the 3 pieces of DSP to the Basic White cardstock layer. Position the layer so that the 3″ sides of the DSP are adhered to the 3 1/4″ side leaving an 1/8″ on all sides. I find that it is best to adhere the outside pieces first and then place the middle piece evenly in between the outside pieces.

I stamped a sentiment on the inside of the card base.

Tie the Summer Splash Bordered coordinating ribbon into a knot around the DSP/Basic White layer.
Add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of this piece and adhere to the upper center of the card front.

I die cut a scrap of Basic White cardstock with the large banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set and stamped the Happy Birthday in Summer Splash ink from the Unbounded Love bundle. This is a fabulous sentiment set with both inside and outside coordinating sentiments!
I popped up the die onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and placed it on the card front directly below the DSP piece.
I added In Color Shimmer Gems to finish the cards with coordinating sparkle!

Try this super easy card and send out some love to those you care about! Pick out your favorite DSP and go create some fun card – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie