getting the most out of your designer series paper

getting the most out of your designer series paper

When you cut your Designer Series Paper efficiently it can go a long way! And this card is a perfect example of that efficiency!

I cut the 6″ x 6″ Subtle DSP from four sheets in half at 3″ and then at 1/2″, 3/4″ and 1″ sections depending upon the color, stretching the amount of cards you can do with just a few sheets of paper!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Layer: 3″ x 5″
Basic Black CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: 3″ x 1/2″, 3″ x 3/4″, 3″ x 1″
Lemon Lolly CS: 3″ x 1 1/4″

On the long 5 1/2″ side, rub the upper edge of the paper with an embossing buddy from the embossing accessories kit. Stamp the Wishing open sentiment in Versamark and sprinkle with the White embossing powder and heat set with the Heat Tool until melted.
Adhere to the Basic White card base, this will have the wishing turned to a vertical position.
Adhere the top strip of DSP to the 3″ x 5″ Basic White layer, leaving an even border on the top edge.
Then adhere the bottom strip, leaving an even 1/4″ border on the edge.
Stamp the open script YOU on the Lemon Lolly CS and adhere to the center of the Basic White layer.
Then adhere the remaining two pieces of DSP in the spaces in between the Lemon Lolly and the top and bottom DSP pieces. This will help get even spacing.
Wrap some Basic White Twine around the top portion of the 3″ x 5″ Basic White layer and tie in a knot.
Adhere this layer to the right of the embossed Wishing sentiment on the Basic Black CS layer.
Pick your coordinating sentiment and stamp on the Soft Seafoam DSP.

What a fun way to use some of your Designer Series Paper! Try this easy card design and let me see what you create!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

last chance list – only available while supplies last  – do not miss out!

last chance list – only available while supplies last – do not miss out!

Our LAST CHANCE LIST has been out since December 3rd and things are starting to sell out already. This blog post is a gentle reminder to look at the website to make sure that nothing on your website is retiring! Now is a great time so scoop up some great deals!

Below are some cards some old some new made with some of the sets and dies still available and some are deeply discounted!
The first card is one we did this week for my library card classes, and it featured one of my personal favorites that is retiring – Magnolia Mood!

MAGNOLIA MOOD CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH) Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $13.50 ORIGINAL PRICE $27.00
MAGNOLIA MOOD DIES. Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $20.40 ORIGINAL PRICE $34.00
Together they are $33.90 which is much cheaper than the bundled price of $54.75
There are so many great deals but they will not last!!
Check them out by shopping with me at
https://nataliestamps.stampinup.net and select the specials tab then the Last Chance Products tab
or
https://www.stampinup.com/?demoid=37263 and select the specials tab then the Last Chance Products tab
my current hostess code is SGESWP7P

Here is another sample using the Magnolia Mood gorgeous dies!
This was the swap card I took with me to our convention OnStage – carefully coloring in the beautiful magnolia petals for this lovely watercolored card.
Another one of my past fun folds using this gorgeous Magnolia Mood – this is one I will definitely miss!
The Sweetest Star Bundle is another sweet set that is on the Last Chance list

SWEETEST STAR PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH) Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $18.00 ORIGINAL PRICE $20.00

This is an ornament I made with this set.

Here is a few cards made with the Sweetest Star Punch Bundle.
Happy Little Things also on the Last Chance List is a super sentiment set with open text which I love because you can color them in!

HAPPY LITTLE THINGS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH) Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $22.50 ORIGINAL PRICE $25.00
Here are a couple of samples with this set!

The Last Chance List has the popular Reindeer Days retiring as well.

REINDEER FUN PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH). Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $18.00 ORIGINAL PRICE $20.00

REINDEER FUN DIES
Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $36.00 ORIGINAL PRICE $40.00

REINDEER DAYS 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $10.00 ORIGINAL PRICE $12.50

REINDEER DAYS MEMORIES & MORE CARD PACK. Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $10.35 ORIGINAL PRICE $11.50

Regal Winter Suite is also retiring and here is one of the swap cards I received with this lovely suite of products and beautiful DSP!

REGAL FLORA CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
Last Chance List
ORIGINAL PRICE $24.00

REGAL FLORA DIES. Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $22.40 ORIGINAL PRICE $28.00

REGAL WINTER 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $11.25 ORIGINAL PRICE $12.50

Here are some cards made with the DSP from my stash!
My favorite die set in the retiring Mini Catalog is the Decorative Trees and this Bundle and dies are on the Last Chance List as well.

DECORATIVE TREES PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
ORIGINAL PRICE $20.00

DECORATIVE TREES DIES
Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $34.20 ORIGINAL PRICE $38.00
**The die set is currently unavailable but that is good news unavailable means that it will be back before the sale ends! If it said discontinued or is removed from the offerings then it is gone for good!**

The Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set is a great set with lots of fun sentiments that fit inside the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch – this set is on the Last Chance List and is DEEPLY Discounted at $8!

One last set to highlight but there are many more to check out on this Last Chance List – so hurry over before the good stuff is SOLD OUT!
Current Hostess code is SGESWP7P

The Seasons of Elegance Suite is on the Last Chance List and this one is my favorite Suite in the outgoing mini catalog!

PEACEFUL SEASON PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH). Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $21.60 ORIGINAL PRICE $24.00

PEACEFUL EVERGREENS CLING STAMP SET
Last Chance List
ORIGINAL PRICE $26.00

PEACEFUL EVERGREENS DIES
Last Chance List
SALE PRICE $36.00 ORIGINAL PRICE $40.00

Here are some cards I made with these products.

There are so many beautiful sets and dies on sale – do not miss out on the deals – while supplies last!

Now go and shop and don’t forget to use the hostess code for an extra surprise in the mail from me! Current Hostess code is SGESWP7P
Go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

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happy little things shaker card

happy little things shaker card

Aren’t shaker card so much fun?
I love the simplicity of this new online exclusives set Happy Little Things with it’s open font that you can color and lots of different sayings! Such a versatile set!
So I decided to do a stepped up shaker card!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
layer 4″ x 5 1/4″ embossed
scrap for the sentiment
2022-2024 In – Colors scraps for dies
Starry Sky 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Window Sheet 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″

Stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink the open font Celebrate and “the little things” onto a strip of paper approximately 1″ x 5 1/2″
Color the open font with the 2022-2024 In-Colors Stampin’ Blends markers alternating all five colors.
Run the Basic White later through the polka dot Basics 3D embossing folder and adhere tothe card base.
Die cut one of each of the 2022-2024 In Color scraps with the larger banner die from the Happy Little Things die set. Adhere onto the embossed layer in the center.
Die cut the largest Perennial Postage die out of the Starry Sky layer to create a frame for the windowsheet and to hide the Foam Adhesive strips.
Adhere the window sheet to the back of Starry Sky frame.
Adhere Foam Adhesive strips around the entire edge of the Starry Sky frame make sure there are no holes for the shaker materials to leak out.
Adhere three sides of the foam strips to the card front and pour in the shaker material. Secure the last side of the shaker card and press down firmly to secure all sides.
The shaker material I used is retired now it was called Effervescent Elements but you could use the current loose silver sequins to achieve the same effect!
Adhere the sentiment piece over the center of the shaker cover and add Starry Sky Pearls to the card front to complete!

I love the way this card turned out – to see the shaker in action check out the 3-13-2024 Facebook video post!

Hope this inspired you to make a fun shaker card for a friend – now go create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

more color mondays – sweet sorbet, tahitian tide and parakeet party

more color mondays – sweet sorbet, tahitian tide and parakeet party

Can you tell that I am sad to see these In Colors retire? I am featuring them again this week because I know these popular colors will not last long and I want everyone that wants them to not forget to purchase them sooner than later! Today’s combination of 2022 – 2024 In Colors uses Sweet Sorbet, Tahitian Tide and Parakeet Party.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS 5 1.2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
scrap for the sentiment die and the
butterflies dies
Scraps of Tahitian Tide, Sweet Sorbet and
Parakeet Party for the Basic Borders die

Die cut the cloud border in each color cardstock twice. Lay them out on the card base to determine the order that you want to adhere them in.
I decided to use Tahitian Tide ink and a Blending Brush to add color to the card front before adhering these border dies down.
I die cut the third circle from the Everyday Details dies and stamped the open Love stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Then I just inked up the cursive “you” from the “you did it” stamp by carefully just inking that word on the edge of the stamp pad – this technique is called omitting! I stamped the cursive “you” below the Love stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
I colored the open letters in the three In Colors Stampin’ Blends markers.
I die cut 2 of each of the butterflies from the Meadows die set and using the brush tip side of the Stampin’ Blends I flicked them inside the cap and sprinkled ink over the butterflies to get a tri-color speckled image.
I popped up the sentiment on Stampin’ Dimensionals and placed it over the Basic Borders dies on the card front.
I adhered the Speckled die cut butterflies around the card.
I added the Parakeet Party In Color pearls to the card front to finish off this bright and cheery card!

If you make a card for this color challenge make sure to post it in the comment section of today’s Facebook post to share with everyone and inspire us all!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie