more color mondays – pecan pie, mossy meadow and granny apple green

more color mondays – pecan pie, mossy meadow and granny apple green

by | Dec 22, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, die cutting, masculine cards, more color mondays, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays Color Challenge made me think of a masculine nature card and there is a upcoming suite in the new January to April 2026 mini catalog that fit the bill perfectly!

The new Nature’s Walk Suite is gorgeous with a great stamp set and coordinating dies but also TWO fabulous new coordinating papers and I didn’t even use those for this card! But I will make something soon to SNEAK PEAK some of the other products in this suite!

Measurements:
BASE: Mossy Meadow CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″
Granny Apple Green CS: 2″ x 4″, scrap for
sentiment
Pecan Pie CS: scraps for dies and under
sentiment

Building layers applies to many things in this project – not only physical layers but layers of color depth as in the first thing I did for this card. Instead of just die cutting the leaves die from a colored cardstock I blended color on one of the Basic White layers with Granny Apple Green and Mossy Meadow inks. Then I sprayed the layer with water to color lift and create some texture! Then I die cut multiple leaves to use on the card using every inch of the pretty paper I created even if it was only a leaf or two from the die!
I stamped the smaller leaf image in Granny Apple Green in opposite corners of the other Basic White layer. Then I stamped the speckled lines image in Mossy Meadow ink around the outside of the layer.

I blended Granny Apple Green around the edges and mounted it to the inside of the card base.

I stamped a sentiment on the upper center of the layer in Mossy Meadow ink from the Nature’s Symphony stamp set.
Then I started building the layers.

I added two log dies in Pecan Pie cardstock to the lower portion of the card front and started placing leaves around the card.

I stamped the two stamps from the inside layer of the card on a 2″ x 4″ Granny Apple Green layer and blended a little color on the edges, I added two strips for the sentiment and popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals over the Pecan Pie dies.
I added more leaf layers around the card and the sentiment.

I adhered five Shades of Green Hexagons around the card for some color coordinated embellishments!

I also stamped the speckled lines image in Mossy Meadow (truthfully I wish I had done this first as a background to add more depth under where the leaves are but I hopefully will think of that next time LOL!

I decided to add two more leaves to balance the sentiment piece on the left side.
I added some linen thread under the sentiment piece for a little more texture!

Remember when building layers you can always add if you feel it needs a little more “something” – that’s what building layers is all about – depth and texture!

Try to make a card building layers for that depth and texture – now go and create some art of your very own – one stamp – one layer at a time!

***Reminder this is a SNEAK PEAK from the upcoming January to April 2026 catalog available to customers January 6th so the photo links below will not have any sneak peak items listed.***

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146990 ]
[146990]
$14.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 133676 ]
[133676]
$14.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161717 ]
[161717]
$14.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [ 147095 ]
[147095]
$9.00
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147111 ]
[147111]
$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 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
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
[104199]
$5.00
Shades Of Green Hexagons [ 165233 ]
[165233]
$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 #111 – spooky halloween

card sketch #111 – spooky halloween

by | Sep 3, 2025 | card samples, card sketches, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, online exclusives

Today’s card sketch is a fun one to use with strips of colored paper, Designer Series paper or strips colored by hand – the possibilities are endless!

I choose the new Online Exclusive bundle Spooky Halloween, and the coordinating Spooky Sweet DSP.

Card Sketch #111 Measurements:
BASE: Granny Apple Green CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″ embossed
scrap for sentiment piece and critter stamp
Basic Black scrap for bat dies
DSP: (2) 3/4″ x 4″
(2) 1″ x 4″

I embossed the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer with the Dotted Circles 3D embossing folder with the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine using the BASE plate #1 and the Embossing Plate #4.

I cut the Basic Black scrap with the bat die using the BASE plate #1, the Thin Die Adaptor #2 and the 2 cutting plates #3.

Adhere the Basic White embossed layer to the Base card.
Arrange the DSP strips on the upper half of the card and adhere over the embossed layer in a pleasing pattern.
Stamp the critter in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and the sentiment on scrap pieces of Basic White CS. Die cut the critter and cut the sentiment piece to size.
Adhere the critter to the left-hand side of the DSP arrangement.
Adhere the two bat dies overhead.
Using a blending brush and Granny Apple Green ink blend color onto the edges of the sentiment piece and pop up onto Stampin’ Dimensionals – adhere to the lower right-hand side of the card front.
Adhere embellishments off to finish the card – the suite comes with the coordinating DSP and the sweetest star embellishments!

I just may be converted to a Halloween card girl – LOL still not the biggest fan of the holiday but these cards are just too cute!!

Try making something fun for Fall this week and go create some artwork of your very own- one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Spooky Sweet Suite Collection (English) [ 166205 ]
[166205]
$88.50
Spooky Halloween Bundle (English) [ 166199 ]
[166199]
$45.00
Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166192 ]
[166192]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 121045 ]
[121045]
$14.00
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146990 ]
[146990]
$14.00
Spooky Sweet 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 166191 ]
[166191]
$16.50
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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Dotted Circles 3 D Embossing Folder [ 163789 ]
[163789]
$12.00
Spooky Halloween Dies [ 166198 ]
[166198]
$31.00
Shimmer Star Foam Stickers [ 166202 ]
[166202]
$9.50
hidden flap halloween card

hidden flap halloween card

by | Aug 29, 2025 | card samples, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

I am not usually a Halloween-y girl but something about the Spooky Halloween Bundle caught my eye – adorable in it’s design I will use this in all my scrapbooking for my children’s pages that I am catching up on! and cute cards.

Today’s card is a hidden flap fun fold card and all of the easy to follow directions are below! Hope you try this easy fun fold card soon!

Measurements:
BASE: Pumpkin Pie CS: 4 1/4″ x 8 1/4″
scored at 2 3/4″
scrap larger than 2 1/4″ x 3 3/4″ for die cut
Granny Apple Green CS: 2 3/4″ x 8″
scored at 4″
Basic White CS: 2 1/2″ x 3 3/4″
4″ x 5 1/4″
2 1/2″ x 4″
scrap for die cut figure
Basic Black CS: scraps for bat and house dies

Emboss the 4″ x 5 1/4″ and 2 1/2″ x 4″ pieces of Basic White cardstock with the So Swirly embossing folder.

Stamp the “Don’t Worry, Eat Sweets” sentiment on the smallest piece of Basic White CS. (I actually cut this photopolymer stamp in half instead of stamping one half and then the other – they are super easy to cut and piece back together when I want the longer straight saying in the future)

Score the Granny Apple Green layer in half at 4″ and adhere the stamped layer to the inside of this smaller card.

Die cut the smaller Pumpkin Pie layer with the Textured Notes die set and stamp the “No Tricks ALL TREATS” sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink across the top of the piece.

Adhere the So Swirly embossed pieces to the inside and front flap of the card.

Adhere only the top third of the Pumpkin Pie die piece to the middle of the front flap of the card.

Die cut the Haunted House die in Basic Black scrap and two bats.

Adhere the house and one bat flying over the house about 3/4 of an inch from the bottom of the Granny Apple Green front of the smaller card.

Adhere the smaller Granny Apply Green card to the inside So Swirly embossed layer.

Close the card and make sure that the Pumpkin Pie layer is evenly bordered by the Granny Apple Green layer below.

Stamp Happy Halloween sentiment in Pumpkin Pie ink on the inside flap of the card.
When the card front is closed the Granny APple Green card below should be evenly spaced under the Pumpkin Pie die cut on the front flap.
Die cut one of the super sweet “monsters” from this set and color with watercolor pencils and brush with water to blend the pencil color.

Pop up the focal figure on Stampin’ Dimensionals and place on the Pumpkin Pie die cut below the sentiment.

Add the Frosted Iridescent Dots from the upcoming mini catalog release – available next week to the card front and this adorable Halloween card is finished!

This is a simple fun fold card and I hope you try it with your stash soon – now go and create some artwork of your very own one stamp ata time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Spooky Halloween Bundle (English) [ 166199 ]
[166199]
$45.00
Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166192 ]
[166192]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 121045 ]
[121045]
$14.00
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146990 ]
[146990]
$14.00
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 105117 ]
[105117]
$14.00
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147086 ]
[147086]
$9.00
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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
So Swirly Embossing Folder [ 163791 ]
[163791]
$10.50
Spooky Halloween Dies [ 166198 ]
[166198]
$31.00
more color mondays – blueberry bushel, pretty in pink and granny apple green

more color mondays – blueberry bushel, pretty in pink and granny apple green

by | Jun 9, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, color theory, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, In Colors, more color mondays, stamps ink paper

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge is a triadic color challenge featuring Blueberry Bushel, Pretty in Pink, and Granny Apple Green.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, scrap for stamping
DSP: 4″ x 5 1/2″
Granny Apple Green CS: (2) 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
Pretty in Pink CS: scrap for die cut

Die cut the Pretty in Pink CS with the Spotlight in Nature dies, stamp in Tuxedo Black a partial image of the roses from the Layers of Beauty stamp set. Stamp the Happy Anniversary sentiment above.
Adhere the Granny Apple Green CS to the edges of the Basic White base. Adhere the Blueberry Bushel DSP in between the Granny Apple Green CS edges.

Adhere the stamped die cut circle on Stampin’ Dimensionals and attach it to the left hand center of the base card.
Stamp the butterfly in Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Color the wings with Blueberry Bushel and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends markers.
Fussy cut the butterfly. Attach the butterfly with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Adhere two Two-tone Sparkle Gems around the sentiment.

This simple stamping card is an easy way to make a great looking card – try it with your stash and create your own artwork – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Layers Of Beauty Bundle (English) [ 163519 ]
[163519]
$56.50
Layers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 163514 ]
[163514]
$20.00
Spotlight On Nature Bundle [ 163581 ]
[163581]
$52.00
Spotlight On Nature Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 163579 ]
[163579]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146990 ]
[146990]
$14.00
Pretty In Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 163793 ]
[163793]
$14.00
Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 163774 ]
[163774]
$12.50
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
Blueberry Bushel Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161679 ]
[161679]
$11.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154885 ]
[154885]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$140.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]
[163580]
$35.00
Two Tone Sparkle Gems [ 164633 ]
[164633]
$9.50