more color mondays – pool party, flirty flamingo and lemon lolly sneak peak

more color mondays – pool party, flirty flamingo and lemon lolly sneak peak

by | Apr 6, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, my favorites, new catalog, sneak peak, stampin' tools, techniques

Oh so many fun new things coming around the corner! We are going to three total catalogs a year no more mini catalogs and lots of fun stuff in this first new catalog!

We are introducing new impressions dies and plate to have embossing make even more of an impact and WOW!

This More Color Mondays submission features a sneak peak at some of the awesome new products we will be featuring with this new catalog!

Susan Campfield, a fellow demonstrator in my side line hit her million dollars in sales this past sales year and got a design a new stamp set for part of her million dollar celebration! The Phrases and Frames came out of those design meetings she wanted a versatile sentiment set and Stampin’ Up! was looking for a set like that to introduce one of their newest products the Impressions Plate! Lucky Her that she gets to introduce this product with her million dollar bundle!

This is an easel card which is an adaptation of the ones that she demonstrated at OnStage a few weeks ago using her million dollar bundle plus the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series paper.

Measurements:
BASE: Pool Party CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″ and 2 1/8″, scrap for oval die
Lemon Lolly CS: (2) 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
DSP: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Take the Lemon Lolly CS layers and die cut 2 of the largest frame from the Phrases and Frames Dies.

Leave the paper die cut in the metal die and turn cut side up.

Make an Impression sandwich with the BASE Plate #1, the Thin Die Adapter #2 then place the die cut side up and lay the new Impressions Plate on top, add the #4 Embossing Plate and run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine.

This puffs out the embossing making the design up out or stand out and is more defined.
Using the inside scrap from one of the die cuts in Lemon Lolly run the two smallest dies from the Phrases and Frames die set through the cutting setting with #1, #2 and two cutting plates #3s.
Run the larger frame of the two dies through the Impressions setting with #1, #2 then the die and paper cut side up, the Impressions Plate and then #4.
Cut the DSP to 3 3/8 X 4 3/4″.
Save the cut pieces.

Adhere the 3 3/8″ piece to a piece of Flirty Flamingo cardstock of 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″.
This will show when the card is in easel mode for a finished backside.

Place Stampin’ Seal + around the backside of the perimeter of the large frame.
Place the DSP and Flirty Flamingo l;ayer, DSP side up on the taped side of the frame.
Place Stampin’ Seal + and the backside of the second frame and place over the DSP layer matching up the outside edges of the frames so they match. This essentially seals the DSP inside two frames back to back that the frames are pretty sides outward.
Cut another second smallest frame out of Pool Party and just use the inside oval for the sentiment.

Stamp the Happy Anniversary wording from the Phrases and Frames sentiment set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Adhere to the left side of the DSP inside the larger frame. Pop up the Lemon Lolly frame around the wording.

Open the card base to the inside and stamp the complimentary inside sentiment for the Anniversary in Tuxedo Black Memento ink in the center of the inside of the card base.
Take the DSP piece that is 5 1/4″ in length and adhere to the bottom of the inside of the card base below the inside sentiment.
Stamp the sending you hugs in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on the smallest oval from the Phrases and Frames die set.
Pop up the small oval on Stampin’ Dimensionals and place in the center of the DSP. This will be the stopper for the easel mechanism.
Adhere the lower half of the frame layer to the outmost panel of the card front.
Pop out a butterfly from the upcoming Floral Flight Accents – these are thick precut dies perfect for easy card making or accents in scrapbooking!

Adhere the frame layer to the right and below the sentiment frame.

Apply three Flirty Falmingo embellishments from the Array of Dots from the Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite of products to the card front.
If you bend the card at the score line this will create an easel effect and the card front will slide to the little oval stopper and rest as an easel for display!
This is what the card looks like from the side in the easel form! So much fun – I love easel cards they are impressive and easy and these new impressions dies have such great detail!

Try an easel card today and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

These products are a sneak peak they are only available as a preorder currently or in a starter kit so they will not be detailed in the photo links below. These items will be available for purchase on May 5th for customers!

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 141416 ]
[141416]
$14.00
Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161720 ]
[161720]
$14.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 122924 ]
[122924]
$14.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[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
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Blending Brushes Storage [ 160519 ]
[160519]
$16.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
happy birthday sneak peak card

happy birthday sneak peak card

by | Feb 26, 2026 | card samples, die cutting, my favorites, online exclusives, sneak peak, stamps ink paper

Rolling Waves are a great analogy for life sometimes – you just need to roll with things! Today’s post should have posted yesterday but for anyone that has been following me – you know this week was a busy and hard one that eventually everyone needs to deal with. Late in January we lost my mother unexpectedly and Saturday was her Memorial Mass. I stayed in Northern Virginia for a few extra days to work on things at her home and drove back late Tuesday night with the intention of getting everything I needed to do done on Wednesday! I almost succeeded – I just didn’t get this post typed up and finished in time so it is here for you today.
One of the special things about stamping is that it is my ME time, my solace, my saving grace – it is how I pamper and “take care” of myself – truely – it is something I have loved and enjoyed for 25 years now!

It is so important to have time to recoup and regenerate especially when you are taking care of children and parents and are in that middle space. This is my comfort zone and if you know me I gravitate towards summer, sun and water! This card combines all of that into a fun and whimsical birthday card!

Measurements:
BASE: Crumb Cake CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Basic White CS: 2 1/2″ x 3″, scraps for
umbrellas, sentiment, shells and foam dies
Summer Splash CS: scrap for water and
umbrella dies

Die cut the shells out of a scrap of Basic White CS.
Using blending brushes and Summer Splash, Flirty Flamingo and Crumb Cake ink, I colored the shells and starfish.
I cut a corner out of a scrap of Basic White CS about 3″ on the bottom side and about 2 1/4″ up the side. I stamped it with the large water stamp in Balmy Blue and blended the color with a blending brush as well.
I adhered it to the card front corner.
I die cut the foamy water die out of Summer Splash CS and set it on the card corner above the Balmy Blue stamped piece.
I die cut the foam out of a scrap of Basic White CS tucked it under the Summer Splash die.
I stamped the Crumb Cake CS with the sand image in Crumb Cake ink and then adhered the foamy water dies down over the corner piece.
I adhered some of the shells at the water line.
I die cut two umbrellas out of scraps of Basic White CS and then one of each design in Flirty Flamingo and Summer Splash. I adhered them in alternating patterns.
I adhered the Flirty Flamingo and White umbrella to the card.
I popped up the Summer Splash and White umbrella on Stampin’ Dimensionals over the lower left-hand edge of the Flirty Flamingo and White umbrella.

I stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Rolling Waves stamp set in Summer Splash on a long 1/2″ strip of Basic White CS and slid it back and forth until I decided on the location of the wording and adhered it down to the card.

I adhered the last two shells to the left-hand side of the Happy Birthday sentiment.
I added three Pearlized faceted Circles from the Lovely and Beautiful Suite of products to finish off this fun card that did my soul good!

Take time out each day to do something you love and take care of yourself so you can be good for others! Now go and create something beautiful – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Remember since this is a sneak peak and not available until March 3rd to customers the rolling waves stamps, dies and bundle will not appear below in the photo clickables.

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 120953 ]
[120953]
$14.00
Summer Splash 8 1/2" X 11 Cardstock [ 163797 ]
[163797]
$14.00
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147105 ]
[147105]
$9.00
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147116 ]
[147116]
$9.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147052 ]
[147052]
$9.00
Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad [ 163809 ]
[163809]
$9.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[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
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Pearlized Faceted Circles [ 166978 ]
[166978]
$8.00
more color mondays – misty moonlight, flirty flamingo, and granny apple green

more color mondays – misty moonlight, flirty flamingo, and granny apple green

by | Sep 22, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Cut and switch cards are super easy and fun – easy to make multiple cards.

Today’s More Color Mondays features Misty Moonlight, Flirty Flamingo, and Granny Apple Green.

Measurements:
BASE: Misty Moonlight CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, scrap for the die
Granny Apple Green CS: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″, scrap
for the die
DSP: (2) 3 3/4″ x 5″
Specialty Paper: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Flirty Flamingo CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for the die
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for the
sentiment die

Measure and mark 1 1/4″ on one side from the top and bottom and 2″ on the other side from the bottom and the top
Cut all three Designer Series Papers from the 1 1/4″ to the 2″ mark diagonally.

Cut and swap the three pieces of Designer Series Paper.
Take the Irresistible Designs Specialty Paper and color it with the three colors from More Color Mondays color challenge with Blending Brushes.
Adhere the Granny Apple Green layer to the Misty Moonlight base.
Adhere the Flirty Flamingo layer to the Granny Apple Green layer.
Adhere the mixed DSP cuts to the Flirty Flamingo layer.
Die cut the large foliage sprigs out of the Misty Moonlight, Granny Apple Green, and Flirty Flamingo layers.

Die cut the large banner 3 times out of Basic White CS scraps.
On each die cut stamp sentiments in the More Color Mondays colors and blend the matching color around the edges.

Adhere the foliage sprigs to the right-hand lower corner of each of the three cards.

Pop up the sentiment piece on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere over the foliage die in a different color.
Add three Basic Rhinestones Jewels around the sentiments.
Cut and swap cards are so fun!
Try this card with your own supplies and see what you can come up with.

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Mixed Media Florals Suite Collection (English) [ 164659 ]
[164659]
$128.00
The Right Words Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 165316 ]
[165316]
$26.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Irresistible Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 165305 ]
[165305]
$10.00
Mixed Media Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164638 ]
[164638]
$12.50
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 141416 ]
[141416]
$14.00
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146990 ]
[146990]
$14.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 153081 ]
[153081]
$14.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147052 ]
[147052]
$9.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [ 147095 ]
[147095]
$9.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 153118 ]
[153118]
$9.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[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
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Mixed Florals Dies [ 164641 ]
[164641]
$39.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [ 144220 ]
[144220]
$6.00
card sketch #107 – extraordinary flora

card sketch #107 – extraordinary flora

by | Jul 9, 2025 | card samples, card sketches, die cutting, embossing folders, techniques

Sketch challenges can stretch you creatively!

This sketch (Sketch #107) has so many possibilities!

I chose to make the layers all white but you could chose to use colored cardstock or Designer Series Paper.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 4″ x 5 1/4″, (2) 1″ x 5 1/4″,
scrap for the sentiment die and the washi tape

Run the Basic White layer through the Garden and Glass embossing folder. Place the folder down the center of the layer and emboss.

Cut two strips of Basic White CS 1″ x 5 1/4″.

Place Stampin’ Dimensionals down each 1″ strip.

Adhere each 1″ strip down each side of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ embossed layer.

Place the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape onto a Basic White layer and then die cut the flower images out.
Adhere the flower images on the top left hand edge and the bottom right-hand edge. Placing some under the edge and some above.
Stamp the sentiment in Flirty Flamingo ink and then use a blending brush to lightly color the Textured Notes die.

Adhere the sentiment piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals on the left hand side and tape on the right hand edge to the strip. Tuck a flower under the sentiment die piece.

Place three sequins on the card front to finish it off.

Try this card sketch and see what you can come up with! Go and create some artwork of your very own using #107 – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Extraordinary Flora Bundle (English) [ 165245 ]
[165245]
$43.00
Extraordinary Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165243 ]
[165243]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147052 ]
[147052]
$9.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[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]
$140.00
Extraordinary Flora Die [ 165244 ]
[165244]
$28.00
Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders [ 165597 ]
[165597]
$9.00
Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape [ 165269 ]
[165269]
$15.00
Holographic Resin Dots [ 165598 ]
[165598]
$8.00
more color mondays – color coach analagous colors

more color mondays – color coach analagous colors

by | Jun 30, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, color theory, die cutting, embossing folders, my favorites, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

I’m in the process of designing a color theory class for this summer and I have been preparing by using our Color Coach tool to come up with different color combinations!
Today’s color combination is one of the four color theory combinations I will be teaching about: Analogous color combinations.
Analogous colors live adjacent to one another on the color wheel – they are similar in color and compliment each other – working well as a combination set of colors!

Today’s Analogous Color Combination for More Color Mondays color challenge features: Poppy Parade, Flirty Flamingo and Petal Pink.

Measurements:
BASE: Petal Pink CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 3″ x 4″ layer
Flirty Flamingo: 3 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ layer,
scrap for die
Poppy Parade CS: 2 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ strip and
scrap for die

Emboss the Poppy Parade strip with the Damask Designs embossing folder.
I wanted the design to pop a little so I took a Craft White ink pad and dragged it lightly over the embossed (raised) areas of the cardstock.
Adhere the embossed strips of cardstock to the left-hand side of the card base leaving about 1/8″ border on the left side.
Run the Petal Pink cardstock layer through the Stampin’ Cut and emboss with the partial cut die from the Beautiful Motifs die set. This embosses and partially die cuts the image so it remains attached to the cardstock and can be bent upwards to add depth and dimension to the card.
Adhere the Petal Pink layer to the 3 1/4″
x 4 1/4″ Flirty Flamingo layer.
Pop up the double layer onto the center of the card front on Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Die cut the Queen Anne’s Lace die from the Beautiful Motifs die set in both Flirty Flamingo and Poppy Parade card stock.

Adhere the Lace dies to the card front over the partial die cut with Multi-purpose Liquid glue.
Stamp the sentiment – normally I would have stamped this prior to adhering to the card – I thought I was going to stamp the sentiment onto a die cut but decided last minute to stamp it in the lower right-hand corner in Poppy Parade ink.
I adhered Pearl Basic Jewels to the card front to finish off the card. I love how this turned out! Try a new analogous color combination from your stash and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Motifs Bundle (English) [ 165206 ]
[165206]
$45.75
Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165198 ]
[165198]
$18.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[166780]
$14.00
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2
[141416]
$14.00
Petal Pink 8-1/2
[146985]
$14.00
Poppy Parade 8-1/2
[119793]
$14.00
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147050 ]
[147050]
$9.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[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]
$140.00
Beautiful Motifs Dies [ 165205 ]
[165205]
$33.00
Damask Designs Embossing Folder [ 165214 ]
[165214]
$9.50
Iridescent Pearls [ 153549 ] (Retired)
Iridescent Pearls
[153549]
$7.50