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more color mondays – cloud cover, fresh freesia and highland heather

by nataliegramleystamps | Aug 25, 2025 | card samples, card sketches, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, In Colors

For today’s More Color Mondays Color Challenge I pulled from last week’s Sketch Challenge #110 and did a simple card using the Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper which features pretty floral designs in Bubble Bath, Cloud Cover, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Pretty In Pink, Secret Sea, Shy Shamrock, Strawberry Slush, Summer Splash, Timid Tiger

I picked the Cloud Cover striped B side of one of the choices of Designer Series paper and a complementary floral pattern for the two DSP pieces!

Measurements:
BASE: Cloud Cover CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″ and 2″ x 3 3/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Fresh Freesia CS: scrap for the sentiment die
Highland Heather CS: 2″ x 3 3/4″
DSP: (2) 1 3/4″ x 3 1/2″

PLace the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer in the Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder. Place the folder in the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine using the #1 base platform and the #4 embossing plate. Emboss the layer.

Adhere the Cloud Cover striped DSP piece to the Cloud Cover matte.

Adhere the floral piece to the Highland Heather matte.

Pick a sentiment from The Right Words stamp set and pick a suitably sized Spotlight on Nature circle die.

Stamp the sentiment onto a Fresh Freesia scrap
and die cut with the Spotlight on Nature die using the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the #1 base, #2 thin die adaptor plate and 2 cutting plates #3’s.

Using the Highland Heather ink and a blending brush color the edges with the ink.

Adhere the Basic White layer to the card base leaving even borders.

Adhere the Cloud Cover DSP piece vertically to the left side of the White embossed layer leaving an even border on the left-hand side.

I adhered the floral DSP layer perpendicular to the Cloud Cover piece positioning it higher on the card so that I could adhere the sentiment piece below and at their junction of the the pieces forming a triangular shape which is appealing to the eye!

Pop up the sentiment piece onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and place in the junction of the two DSP pieces.

I added three Purple Fine Shimmer Gems to finish off the card.

Sketches are a simple way to find your card or project inspiration – try picking out a card sketch today and design a card or scrapbook page from the sketch design! Go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

The Right Words Cling Stamp Set (English)

[165316]

$26.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165621]

$14.00

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

$14.00

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146986]

$14.00

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

$9.00

Florals In Bloom 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English)

[166643]

$17.00

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

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$15.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder

[161600]

$11.00

Spotlight On Nature Dies

[163580]

$35.00

Purple Fine Shimmer Gems

[162611]

$8.00

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more color mondays – fresh freesia, highland heather and calypso – coral center of attention fun fold sneak peak

by nataliegramleystamps | Dec 30, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, more color mondays, new catalog, Sale-a-bration, sneak peak, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays Color Challenge is a sweet little fun fold featuring a sneak peek at a new Suite, new stamp set and hybrid embossing folder, new 6″ x 6″ DSP coming in January in the new 2025 January to April mini catalog!
This fun fold is called the center of attention and you know I LOVE butterflies… not exactly sure why I am so drawn to them but I love every butterfly set that Stampin’ Up! creates and this one is no exception!

Measurements:
BASE: Fresh Freesia CS: 5 1/2″ x 8″
Calypso Coral layers: (2) 1 7/8″ x 5 3/8″
(1) 2 1/2″ x 3″
Highland Heather CS layers: (2) 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS: 1 3/8″ x 2 7/8″
scrap for Butterfly stamp and die cut
Beautiful Bokeh DSP: (4) 1 1/8″ x 1 7/8″

Place the two pieces of Highland Heather cardstock layers next to each other in the Beautiful Butterflies hybrid embossing folder and emboss.

Adhere to the Calypso Coral mattes.

Score the 5 1/2″ x 8″ BASE on the long side at 2″ and 6″ making score lines 2″ from each end.

Then rotate paper to the short side and cut at 1 1/4″ between the score lines starting at 2″ and cutting to 6″ score line. Rotate the paper and cut from the other side at 1 1/4″ from the 2″ score line to the 6″ score line.

Rotate the paper to the long side and score the paper at 4″ above and below the cut lines.

Still on the long side score the paper at 3″ and 5″ in between the cut lines.

Stamp in Highland Heather ink the sentiment in the middle of the Basic White layer.

Stamp the butterflies above and below the sentiment and watercolor the wings with Highland Heather ink and a Water Painter.

I stamped the splatter image in Highland Heather ink all over the background and adhered the Basic White layer to the Calypso Coral layer.
I decided I wanted a little lift and dimension so I colored and die cut the small butterfly and popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals over the butterfly above the sentiment.

I added a little ribbon in between the layers to finish off the “center of attention” focal point!

Fold the score lines at the 2″ and 6″ marks inward into a valley fold and fold the four inside folds into mountain folds and then adhere the embossed layers to the outside panels.

Adhere the small DSP pieces to the four panels above and below the cut lines in the center of the card and then adhere the focal piece onto the center piece (I matched up the right hand side of the focal piece to the right hand side of the card base center fold at the 5″ score line – you can place it in the center of you wish – it will hang over)

I added 5 Basic Rhinestone Jewels to the card front to finish off the card !

This is what the card looks like standing freely on its own!

This is how I folded the card to fit into a basic White envelope!

This looks like a complicated fold but it really pretty simple just a couple of cut lines and a few score marks! try this fun fold and make one of your stamps the “center of attention” and let me know how it turned out!

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

Reminder since this is a sneak peak the photo links below will not have the sneak peak items listed because they will not be available until January 7th! Get excited for all the new products and FREE merchandise to earn during Sale-a-bration and if you did not receive a new set of catalogs let me know and I will get them to you!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

$11.50

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146986]

$11.50

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$9.00

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

$9.00

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 Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Water Painters

[151298]

$13.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Silver & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon

[162149]

$9.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

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more color mondays – berry burst, balmy blue and fresh freesia

by nataliegramleystamps | Dec 16, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, more color mondays, my favorites, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge is another sneak peak from the upcoming January to April 2025 mini catalog with a new suite called Beautiful Bokeh Suite.

This cool 3D Fun fold tower card or pinwheel card is the card detailed here today!

Measurements:
BASE: Balmy Blue 4 7/8″ x 5 1/2″
(3) 2 1/8″ x 5 1/2″
DSP: (4) 1 1/4″ x 5 3/8″
Basic White CS: (4) 2″ x 5 3/8″
scraps for die cuts

With the 4 7/8″ side up. on the top of the Stampin’ Trimmer. Score at 1/2″, 1 1/4″, 2″ and 2 3/4″.
Adhere the 1/2″ side and fold the score line at the 2″ mark in half and adhere the smallest panel to the base.

Emboss the Basic White CS layers with the Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid embossing folder.
Adhere the Basic White embossed layers to the large side of the tower and the three Balmy Blue pieces.

Adhere the edges of the Balmy Blue layers to the sides of the tower.

Adhere the DSP to all of the smaller panels.

Die cut four small butterflies and adhere
one to each of the sides.
Stamp the Happy Birthday to two smaller banners from the Stylish Shapes in Berry Burst full strength.
Stamp the smaller butterfly in Berry Burst ink and stamp off once and stamp over the words.
Adhere to one side of the tower.

Stamp the smaller butterfly in Berry Burst and brush the inside of the stamp with Balmy Blue ink with a Blending Brush.
Die cut two butterflies.
Adhere to two opposite sides of the tower.

Place three Iridescent discs on each side of the tower.

What a fun 3D card! Try this fun fold tower or pinwheel card with the DSP you have in your stock!
Because this is a sneak peak none of the products from the upcoming 2025 January to April mini catalog will not appear in the clickable photos below.
Now go and create some artwork – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$11.50

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 Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$15.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs

[161954]

$7.00

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more color mondays – berry burst, old olive and fresh freesia

by nataliegramleystamps | Nov 18, 2024 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, color challenge, die cutting, embossing folders, more color mondays, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge is layers of glimmer and trees of Berry Burst, Old Olive and Fresh Freesia in a non-traditional Christmas card for this installment of More Color Mondays.

Measurements:
BASE: Berry Burst CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
scrap for Christmas die cut
Basic White CS: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
scrap for Christmas die cut
4″ x 5 1/4″ for background layer
Fresh Freesia CS: scrap for circle die
Glimmer paper: 2″ strips for tree die cuts

Using a blending brush, color the Basic White CS 4″ x 5 1/4″ with Berry Burst ink.

Spray the layer with a Stampin’ Spritzer and coat with a fine layer of water spritz.

Sprinkle the layer with the Wink of Stella pen.

Emboss the layer with the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder.
Adhere the layer onto the 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ Basic White layer.
Adhere both layers to the card base.

Stamp the “in your heart” sentiment onto the Basic White circle die cut from the Stylish Shapes die set with Berry Burst ink.
(I eventually changed this layer to Fresh Freesia CS)

Die cut the Glimmer Paper with the Peaceful Evegreens die set.
Adhere to the left side of the card base.

Pop up the circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals onto the right-hand side of the card base.

I die cut the Christmas word die from the Peaceful Seasons dies from Berry Burst CS.
Adhere to the top half of the circle die.

Die cut the Christmas word matte in Basic White CS.
Emboss it in the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder.

I decided I needed the white matte under the Berry Burst CS for the Christmas word die.

I added some Natural Linen Thread in green around the White and brushed layer.
I had added pink Pastel Adhesive-Based Sequins.

I replaced the Basic White circle with a Fresh Freesia circle.

This unusual winter scene is bright and beautiful! Try this layered technique and create a non-traditional Christmas card.

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Season Of Elegance Suite Collection (English)

[164030]

$154.75

Peaceful Evergreens Bundle

[164025]

$59.25

Peaceful Season Bundle (English)

[164021]

$52.00

Peaceful Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164145]

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144243]

$11.50

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

$11.50

Berry Burst, Old Olive & White 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Specialty Paper

[163769]

$6.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[147143]

$9.00

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 Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$15.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Distressed Tile 3 D Embossing Folder

[162189]

$10.00

Peaceful Evergreens Dies

[164024]

$40.00

Peaceful Season Dies (English)

[164020]

$34.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Natural Tones Linen Thread

[164071]

$9.00

Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins

[160387]

$8.00

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new catalog sneak peek – layers of beauty bundle

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 12, 2024 | card samples, die cutting, embossing folders, new catalog, sneak peak, stamps ink paper

I am super excited today to be able to give you a sneak peek into the upcoming new 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. The demonstrators that attended OnStage Houston were able to get an advanced copy of the catalog before anyone else and we were able to participate in the Product Purchase Premier – were we could purchase some of the items in the catalog before customers and other demonstrators that did not attend the convention. One of the items I saw demonstrated at OnStage was the Layers of Beauty bundle which includes a coordinating stamp set and dies but also a decorative mask set that helps color the flowers and leaves of the large stamp quickly and expertly!
Measurements for the main card:
BASE: Mossy Meadow 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Mossy Meadow layer: 4″ x 5 1/4:
Basic White layer 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scrap for the sentiment die
Old Olive scraps for the leaves dies

Stamp the large flower and leaf stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto the 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″.

Place the first mask marked with a 1 in the top left hand corner and rotate the mask until the stamped image aligns with the mask openings. Take a pencil and mark the notch with a pencil onto the paper. This notch will help to guide where to place the other masks.

Using a small Blending brush, color the areas open with Fresh Freesia ink.

Without removing mask #1 color the open daisy areas with another light color I chose Daffodil Delight.

Remove the mask and this is what the Basic White layer will look like after mask#1.

Place mask #2 on the Basic White layer and rotate until the openings align with the stamped image. Using a blending brush and Berry Burst ink color through the opening. This is what it will look like after the 2nd template.

Place mask #3 on the Basic White layer – line up the notch and color through the openings with Blackberry Bliss.

Place mask#4 over the stamped area and rotate until the notch is lined up and using a blending brush color the leaves in Old Olive.

This is what the stamped image will look like after the Old Olive is rubbed into the openings.

Line up #5 mask with the notch mark on the Basic White layer and color the openings with Mossy Meadow ink and a Blending Brush.

This is what the Basic White layer will look like when you are done with the mask coloring portion! It is stunning!

Fold the 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ card base of Mossy Meadow in half at 4 1/4″ and adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer to the front after you emboss the layer with the DIstressed Tile 3D embossing folder.

Die cut the flower image in the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back. Attach the large die cut of flowers to the embossed layer.

Die cut 3 large and 3 small leaf dies from the Layers of Beauty die set. Adhere them under the flower die sticking out in all directions!

Stamp the sentiment in Mossy Meadow and die cut with the second smallest circle die from the Everyday Details die set.
Adhere to the embossed layer.

attach three Ombre decorative dots to the sentiment piece and the card is gorgeous and complete!

Try a decorative mask today to elevate your card and this bundle will be available May1st or better yet come to my Open House May 1st 1-3pm and see it for yourself!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

P.S. Remember because this is a sneak peek the bundle is not available until the new catalog goes live on May 1st! So it will not be listed in the photo menu below.