friends are like seashells - nataliegramleystamps

shimmer paint in any color

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 3, 2023 | retiring products, techniques

I miss our Champagne Shimmer Paint! So I started thinking about ways to create shimmer and realized that we already have it! The Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics pack (#156310) currently comes in Black Pearl, White Pearl and Red Pearl colors. The white can be tinted with all of our Re-inkers to create perfect matches for your projects!
I combined one of my favorite 3D embossing folders, Seashells 3D embossing folder (#154309) which is sadly on the current Last Chance list, as well as the Friends are like Seashells stamp set (#154368).

Base:
Granny Apple Green CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″ scrap for sentiment oval
Basic White: 4″ x 5 1/4″ embossed with
Seashells 3D embossing folder

Using an acrylic block squeeze out some of the Pearlized Enamel Effect in white and using a water painter squueze the barrell and add a few drops of water to the enamel.

Brush the thinned mixture onto all of the embossed seashell images.

I added a drop of Pool Party ink to the edge of the white enamel mixture and painted all of the background water.

I then added a drop of Granny Apple Green re-inker to the remainder.

I painted the remaining seaweed images in green.

I washed off the acrylic block and added another dollop of White enamel to the block and added a few drops of water from the water painter and after the cardstock was dry I added a top coat of clear shimmer to the entire paper to add shimmer and soften the painting.
I popped up the layer on Stampin’ Dimensionals and added a sentiment from the Friends are like Seashells stamp set.

The possibilities are endless, shimmer in every Stampin’ Up! color! Try some soon and add colored or clear shimmer to your next project, for all my customers out there that have a love-hate relationship with glitter this is the PERFECT solution. Shimmer without the mess of glitter! Go out and create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Friends Are Like Seashells Photopolymer Stamp Set

[154368]

$26.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

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

[146990]

$9.25

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

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

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Seashells 3 D Embossing Folder

[154309]

$9.00

Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics

[156310]

$15.00

Water Painters

[151298]

$13.00

Double Oval Punch

[154242]

$19.00

← faceted vertical diamond fold easel card adding shimmer again →

friends are like seashells gate fold card

by nataliegramleystamps | Jun 7, 2021 | card samples, fun fold

Gate Fold cards come in many varieties – this is an easy version – it opens on the bottom only like a gate – hence the name!

Measurements:

Crumb Cake cardstock (#120953) 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White Cardstock (#159276) 4″ x 2 5/8″
Scraps of Basic White cardstock for the starfish

Using a bone folder crease the card at the 4 1/4″ score line and then open the card back up and place in the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder (#154309) and run the front of the card through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine (#149653).

Place the bottom of the card in the Stampin’ Trimmer at the 2 3/4″ mark and place the cutting blade right on the score line (there is a line where the cutting blade is on the top of the cutting blade – see the close up photo below) Line up the mark on the cutting blade right on the score line and cut through the front embossed side of the card.

Adhere the top half of the card to the back of the card as shown below

Using a die cut image from the Nested Labels dies (which I apologize is retired) you can substitute any other label die such as Stitched rectangle dies (#151820) or the Painted Labels dies (#151605) or the Stitched So Sweetly dies (#151690) and stamped the sentiment from the Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set (#158203)

Apply Stampin’ Seal tape to the bottom half of the die cut sentiment and adhere to the middle of the bottom flap of the card.

Cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4″ x 2 5/8″ and stamp a starfish image from Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set in Crumb Cake ink (#147116) and adhere to the inside bottom of the card as shown.

Using a scrap piece of Basic White I stamped and die cut three starfish – and using Crushed Curry Ink (#147087) and a thin Water Painter (#151298) I water colored the starfish and placed them on the cardfront popping two of them up with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) – be careful not to impede the opening of the card by putting the starfish over the top half of the sentiment piece.

I added Bumblebee Gingham ribbon (#153658) to the top of the card and there you have an easy gate fold card!
Hope these instructions inspired you to create this easy fun fold card!
Now go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy’ Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Friends Are Like Seashells Photopolymer Stamp Set

[154368]

$26.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

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

[120953]

$8.75

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$7.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$7.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Seashells 3 D Embossing Folder

[154309]

$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

1/4" Bumblebee Gingham Trim

[153658]

$7.00

← exquisite expressions in ink designer series paper pull out flap card - elegantly said →

a concertina fun fold

by nataliegramleystamps | May 24, 2021 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold

Early in my stampin’ career I would save files of cards I liked or tutorials (actually I still do it today!) but sometimes you get busy and the older files sit on your computer or phone – forgotten – that is so sad!! I happened to be clearing some of my files on my phone and some of those forgotten files were rediscovered. This is a tutorial from a LONG time ago that I never even got to do! I am so glad I rediscovered it and can share it with you all! This fun fold card is called a concertina fun fold and it will stand independently on your desk for all to see and admire!

Measurements:
3 pieces of Cardstock
(2) 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 pieces of cardstock scored
at 2 1/8″, 4 1/4″, and 6 3/8″ (the 6 3/8 mark on my Stampin’ Up! Paper cutter is a little difficult to see so I rotated the paper 180 degrees and cut at 2 1/8″ from the opposite side – see the video for clarity if that does not make sense!)
(1) 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ base (I used Basic White cardstock for the sample using the Fine Art Suite and Gray Granite cardstock for the Friends are Like Seashells sample)
Multiple 2″ strips of coordinating DSP or you can use colored cardstock if you would like
extra cardstock and dsp for the sentiment focal point and the embellishments
2 inch strips of Computer Paper for DSP templates
After the 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ pieces of cardstock are scored mark the short side of the cardstock at one inch and put the mark in the paper cutter so that the third score line is in one side of the cutting bevel and the tick mark at one inch is on the other side of the bevel and cut a diagonal line from the top of one side of the cardstock – do this to each piece of cardstock

Fold and burnish the score lines with a bone folder. Cut templates out of computer paper for each of the four sections for the Designer Series templates (then you will not waste any paper cutting the angle the wrong way on the wrong side of the DSP – Trust me this helps alot!) In the picture below the white sheets of computer paper are shown in between the 2 panels that already have DSP adhered to them.
Cut out 7 strips of DSP using the Templates – the templates can be flipped to use on the back side of the scored 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ piece of cardstock.

Fold one sheet of scored cardstock so that the front flap opens toward the middle from the left side and fold the other piece the opposite way. They will look like two M’s or W’s when standing up on edge. Do not adhere DSP to the back of the folded section.

Using strong tape (I used the Tear and Tape) on the back of both sections adhere the folded sections to the 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ base card section.
You want to adhere the piece that the top fold opens toward the left when opened towards the middle of the card on the left side of the base card (this is hard to explain but easier when you see the finished card or the video) adhere the folded piece that opens toward the card middle from the right to the right side of the base.

Fold both folding sections flat and add a sentiment embellishment over both front sections to adhere the card front together and embellish the front as desired!
Here are the finished samples!
Hope this fun fold inspires you to go and create your own art one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Fine Art Floral Suite Collection

[155982]

$102.25

Art Gallery Bundle

[156227]

$50.25

Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set

[158201]

$22.00

Sand & Sea Suite Collection

[155980]

$92.00

Friends Are Like Seashells Bundle (English)

[159516]

$54.00

Friends Are Like Seashells Photopolymer Stamp Set

[154368]

$26.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146983]

$8.75

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$8.75

Fine Art Floral 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[154558]

$11.50

Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper

[154288]

$11.50

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

[147118]

$7.50

Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad

[153116]

$7.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$7.50

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Artistry Blooms Sequins

[152477]

$7.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Stitched Nested Labels Dies

[149638]

$35.00

Seashells 3 D Embossing Folder

[154309]

$9.00

Seaside Seashells Dies

[156095]

$34.00

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embossed vellum belly band card

by nataliegramleystamps | Feb 24, 2021 | techniques

Vellum is such a versatile paper, light and translucent, it adds a layer with a unique look that gives an elegant air to the card. Did you know that you can emboss vellum and when the image is embossed onto this type of paper it creates a white image within the vellum for a gorgeous embossed look with increased depth and dimension added to your card?

I started with a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of vellum cardstock (#101856) and using the Stampin’ Trimmer I sliced 1 inch off the right side of the paper. We will be using both sides of this cut vellum.

Measurements:

Crumb Cake Cardstock (#120953): scored at 4 1/4″ and cut at 5 1/2″ cut 1 inch off the left hand side of the score line and fold at the score.

Crumb Cake cardstock strip 1″ x 11″ Fold around the card base and burnish fold lines with a bone folder (#102300) then score 1/16th of an inch on the outside of both fold lines.

Sand and Sea Designer Series (#154288): 1″ x 5 1/2″ of desired design

Vellum cardstock (#101856): 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″

Adhere the 1 inch piece of DSP to the right edge of the cardstock.

Adhering Vellum because it is transluscent, is a tricky affair! However, embossing the vellum adds places where hiding the adhesive within the design is the trick! I used Mini Glue Dots (#103683) on many of the water bubbles in the e,bossed design to hide the adhesive. My glue dots are on a flat sheet as I an using leftovers from my Paper Pumpkin kits but the ones in the catalog come on a roll.

Adhere the vellum onto the card base and DSP layer.

Using the 1 inch Crumb Cake cardstock strip, Fold around card and adhere the two ends together one side of the strip on top of the other. This creates a belly band which slips on and off the card as a fun card closure. Decorate the top of the strip to cover and hide the overlap line. The card sample uses the seashell images from the Sand and Sea Suite Collection (#155980). On Basic White cardstock (#159229) measuring 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ die cut with the large seashell die then stamped in Crumb Cake ink (#1147116), Misty Moonlight ink (#153118) and Calypso Coral ink (#147101). Adhered using the Stampin’ Seal + (#149669) and Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I stamped the sentiment in Tuxedo Memento Black ink (#132708) on the Pearlescent Specialty Paper (#154291) and die cut with the smallest die from the Stitched Rectangular Dies (#151820).