easter card - nataliegramleystamps

easter card using the timeless arrangement stamp set

by nataliegramleystamps | Mar 29, 2024 | card samples, retiring products, stamps ink paper, techniques

One of the perks of being a demonstrator is the Demonstrator Planning Place it is a demonstrator only sharing forum – and this community is among the most giving and sharing population on Earth! I recently saw a home decor frame with a similar technique on this Facebook page and had to try it out for a card.

Measurements:
Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″

YEP THAT’S IT! This is what you call Simple Stamping! Stamps, Ink, and Paper this is an awesome beginner card that has a WOW feel to it!

Take two pieces of scotch tape and place them perpendicular over one another the top piece about 1/4 of the way down over the bottom piece cut the cross piece to the length desired to make it look like a cross. Place on the card front of the folded Basic White base card.
Pick colors and the floral pieces from the Timeless Arrangements stamp set (#161521) this is retiring and is a great thank you/appreciation/friendship stamp set. If you want it order it as soon as possible using the current hostess code EGCF9KYB as they are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST and I have a feeling this one will sell out! The Timeless Arrangement bundle (#161526) and the dies (#161525) are also on the Last Chance list – the bundle is both the set and the dies for 10% discount.

Start stamping the individual stamps scattering them out over the cross tape piece as if they are peeking out from under the cross!

Continue to use different colors and different stamps until the whole section around the cross is covered. (Be careful not to touch the tape as the ink does not stick and dry so you will get ink on your fingers!)

Carefully remove the tape and wash your hands to remove the ink so as not to transfer onto your card! You are left with an optical illusion where the flower and leaf sprigs appear to be underneath the white cross – this gives the card depth and dimension without layers!!

Stamp a sentiment in the cross piece.

Add embellishments to finish the card with a little bling and you have the perfect Easter card without an Easter stamp set!

Now go and create some artwork of your own – one stamp at a time!

Note I only used the Timeless Arrangements stamp set for this Simple Stamping card but added the bundle and dies in the photos below for your easy ordering reference if you want it all!!

Happy Stampin’ and have a Blessed Easter weekend!
Natalie

Product List

Timeless Arrangements Bundle (English)

[161526]

$54.00

Timeless Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[161521]

$25.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161663]

$9.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[147143]

$9.00

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

[147138]

$9.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$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

Timeless Arrangements Dies

[161525]

$35.00

← patchwork pieces dies with upcoming sneak peak more color mondays - lost lagoon, melon mambo and lemon lime twist →

sweet springtime paper pumpkin alternative card

by nataliegramleystamps | Mar 8, 2024 | 3D projects, card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, out of the box stamping, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection, stamps ink paper, techniques

I have been a paper pumpkin for a longtime and I am bad about using them and I have boxes of past month’s project to still do LOL!

I am leaving for OnStage in Houston next week and one of the items I am bringing is a Paper Pumpkin alternative card for the sample boards! This is the card I put together and ten demonstrators will be picked to be highlighted on a future Paper pumpkin video! Fingers crossed!!!

This fun fold card is called a Side Shutter Fold and I used pieces from the Paper Pumpkin kit and added Petal Pink, Basic White and Granny Apple Green cardstock for the card base.

Measurements:
Card base backing Granny Apple Green –
4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Other Granny Apple Green pieces:
2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ and 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Petal Pink card base – 5 1/4″ x 11″
Basic White: 3 3/4″ x 5″
Designer Series Paper:
(2) 1 1/2″ x 5 (cut from envelope lining)
(2) pieces for Granny Apple Green Mattes:
2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ and 1 1/4″ x 2 1/4″
(cut from the green envelope lining)
(4) 1″ x 1 1/2″ (cut from the boxes in kit)
3 precut dies from the kit – one bunny and chick, one daffodil and one wreath

Place the short edge (5 1/4″) of the Petal Pink cardstock at the Trimmer top and place the left hand edge at the 1 1/4″ mark on the Trimmer and cut from the 1 3/4″ mark on the ruler to the 5 1/4″ mark.

Move the left hand edge over to the 4″ mark on the top of the Trimmer and cut the same line from the 1 3/4″ to the 5 1/4″

Flip the card stock to the long side (11″) and place the left hand edge of the paper to the 1 3/4″ mark on the top of the Trimmer. Score above and below the cut lines and not in between.

Move the left hand edge of the card stock to 31/2″ and the 5 1/4″ mark and score through the whole cardstock.

Move the left hand edge of the card stock to the 7″ mark and score from top to bottom.

Start at the 7″ mark and fold the score line in a valley fold. Fold the 5 1/4″ score line to a mountain fold. Fold the 3 1/2″ above and below the cut lines to a valley fold and the fold in between to a mountain fold. Fold the 1 3/4″ fold above and below the cut lines into a mountain fold.

Adhere the Granny Apple Green layer to the back of the Petal pink card stock base. Then add the Basic White layer to the inside of the card base.

Adhere the 1 1/2″ x 5″ DSP to the first and fourth panels.

Adhere the DSP pieces to the Granny Apple Green mattes.

Adhere the smaller Granny Apple Green matte to the middle third panel.

Adhere the larger piece of Granny Apple Green DSP piece to the right hand edge of the second panel.

Adhere the small DSP pieces to the upper and lower second and third panels.

Adhere the bunny and wreath to the middle front panel.

Add the sentiment and the daffodil die to the inside of the card!

This is what the card looks like standing up!

I added five In Color Pearls to the card front.

This is the completed card – I really like this fun fold – so sweet and the kit made it so easy to coordinate the whole project!

I love paper pumpkin kits – you can use the instructions and construct as recommended or do you own things with all of the ingredients that come in the kit. February’s kit included 3 cards of 2 different designs and 3 little treat boxes.
If you are new to stamping this is an awesome way to get papercrafting!

Check out Paper Pumpkin today! Now go and create some art of your very own – one paper pumpkin kit or one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137858]

$23.50

Sweet Springtime Paper Pumpkin Refill

[164388]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$10.00

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

$10.00

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

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

2022–2024 In Color Pearls

[161621]

$7.00

← new online exclusives - encircled in nature product review more color mondays - orchid oasis, starry sky and parakeet party →

library class today 1-3pm

by nataliegramleystamps | Feb 22, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper

Are you free this afternoon? Looking for something fun to do? Swing by the Margaret Shontz Public Library in Conneaut Lake, PA and learn how to create four beautiful cards! I will be there from 1-3pm and reservations are required but there is still room. Call the library at 814-382-6666 and let them know you want to be added in for a fun afternoon. You can make two of the four cards for $5 or all four cards for $10!
We will be making a Mother’s Day card featuring the Dainty Flowers Sale-a-bration DSP and the In The Moment Stamp set.

We will also be making a friendship z fold card with the Dainty Flowers DSP. This Designer Series paper can be earned for FREE until the end of February during our annual sale called Sale-a-bration! I love the Starry Sky blue patterned paper in this pack it sets a sticking color variation against the floral patterned paper!

The Favored Flowers are another FREE item during Sale-a-bration and this stunning dark background DSP makes every project elegant! This pretty birthday card is no exception!

The last card we will make today uses the Easter Bunny Punch on stamped cardstock with the Hand-Drawn Dots pattern in three spring colors from the 2021-2023 In Colors Collection. Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia and Polished Pink just burst forth with Easter color and joy!

Hope you can join us for a fun Library class and if not don’t forget to place your Sale-a-bration orders before the end of February to earn FREE merchandise! The current Hostess code is VFYMSRKJ.
Now go out and create a little art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

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