demonstrators choice onstage swap

demonstrators choice onstage swap

by | Jun 11, 2026 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

Another Dapper Gent Swap to show you, my friend Michael D. runs multiple swaps for the OnStage every year and this year I participated in four of them.

This one was Demonstrator’s choice – a nicer name than pot luck LOL!

This first card was made by demonstrator Sandy C. and the Homemade Sweetness suite of Products.

Andrea S. designed this lovely Get Well Soon card using the Brushed With Beauty DSP, Friendly Foliage stamps, Gallery Blooms dies and the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder.

The Embossing folder is retired now but the other items are still available I love the design of this card!

This Spring card was made by Mary M. using the Easter Basket stamp set and Easter Joy DSP the stamp set is still available on the Last Chance list and the inventory for the DSP is getting LOW – it’s only $11.40 from the original price of $19!
This fabulous masculine geometric card by Dana M. uses the Stylish Shapes dies and lots of fun DSP with the Forever Plaid Embossing Folder background!
The Striped foiled DSP is from Pleasant Patterns DSP and is on the Last Chance list! and is ONLY $6!
Judy K. used the popular Cutest Crew Bundle for this adorable masculine card!
This swap card by Yolanda N. uses the Endless Love Bundle and the Made with Love DSP. The Endless Love bundle is on the Last Chance list!
the stamp set is $14 from the original $20 and the dies are $19.80 from the original $33!
This swap card didn’t have a name with it so I am sorry I can not give credit but this center flap fun fold is adorable with the Cute as a Bug Suite Collection of products!
Anne O. designed this lovely Made with Sweetness Bundle card with the Lovely Lines 3D embossing folder background!
Patti Jean W. designed this card which features the Fabulous Sayings Product of the Month which is no longer available!
The background is the So Swirly embossing folder which is on the Last Chance list and ONLY $5.25!
This 3D fun fold by Julie B. uses the Forever Florals Bundle and has a sweet little tower design on the left hand side to allow your creation to stand!

Hope these great cards gave you a little extra inspiration – now it is your turn – go and create some artwork of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Cute As A Bug Suite Collection (English) [ 167007 ]
[167007]
$75.25
Petals Of Beauty Bundle (English) [ 167096 ]
[167096]
$49.50
Petals Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 167093 ]
[167093]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[166780]
$14.00
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
Forever Florals Dies [ 167443 ]
[167443]
$36.00
Forever Florals Bundle (English) [ 167444 ]
[167444]
$49.50
Forever Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167440 ]
[167440]
$19.00
Ladybug Picnic 3 D Embossing Folder [ 167478 ]
[167478]
$10.00
So Swirly Embossing Folder [ 163791 ]
[163791]
$10.50
Cutest Crew Bundle (English) [ 167149 ]
[167149]
$45.00
Cutest Crew Dies [ 167148 ]
[167148]
$31.00
Cutest Crew Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167146 ]
[167146]
$19.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Pleasant Patterns 12
[166950]
$10.00
Easter Joy Suite Collection (English) [ 166954 ]
[166954]
$92.00
Made With Love Suite Collection (English) [ 167079 ]
[167079]
$98.00
Homemade Sweetness Suite Collection (English) [ 167481 ]
[167481]
$96.00
Made With Sweetness Bundle (English) [ 167492 ]
[167492]
$49.50
Made With Sweetness Dies [ 167491 ]
[167491]
$35.00
Everyday Arches Dies [ 164629 ]
[164629]
$29.00
Filled With Sweetness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167469 ]
[167469]
$24.00
Lovely Stripes 3 D Embossing Folder [ 167179 ]
[167179]
$11.00
february demonstrator swap cards

february demonstrator swap cards

by | Jun 9, 2026 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, masculine cards, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

It’s another swap drop! This time it’s the Spring addition from February and it is full of delightful flowers and spring time themes!

The first swap card comes from Susan W. and features the Online Exclusives Paradise Garden suite of products with the gorgeous Garden Poetry DSP and coordinating hybrid folder, dies and stamp set. Such a pretty card!

My next swap card comes from Denise W. features the Floral Charm Online Exclusive DSP and the Labeled with Love Punch that is on the LAST CHANCE LIST #163569 and is on SALE for $12.50 from the original $25!
Carol S’s swap card features a lovely Spring Basket from the Easter Basket bundle. The dies are sold out but the stamp set is still on the LAST CHANCE LIST for $13.30 from original price of $19! The background features the DSP and the Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder.
This Friendly Foliage card by Marie W uses the Everyday Arches dies in Soft Seafoam. Fresh Freesia and Basic White with the Flowers in Bloom DSP as a background! The Shades of Green Hexagons embellishments are on the last chance list and on sale at $6.40 from the original $8.
This next swap card from Jeanna T uses the Sunshine and Tulips bundle in lovely shades of Gorgeous Grape, Lemon Lime Twist and Daffodil Delight. This is also on the LAST CHANCE LIST only the stamp set is still available at $12.60 from the original price of $18!
Judith P’s swap card uses the Brushed with Beauty DSP which is still a current offering even though the stamp bundle is retired!
This Spring card features the Hearts of Love 3D embossing folder in Peach Pie cardstock and the Easter Basket stamp set and DSP. The DSP is sold out but the stamp set is still available!
Denise W’s springtime card uses the Lovely and Beautiful DSP and vellum and the Exploring Nature stamp set for the sentiment. The Stamp sets and dsp are retired now but still great for inspiration!
Homemade Sweetness suite of products was used by Judi M for this next swap card and the Ladybug Picnic 3D embossing folder provides the rich background for this sweet card.
Ginger S’s card uses the Flower Fair stamp set in monochromatic and colored tones of DarlingDuckling, Timid Tiger and Azure Afternoon on this lovely card. It also uses the Exploring Nature for the sentiment.
The last swap card is a fun fold tower card by Lori V using the sold out Easter Basket DSP and dies with the still available Easter Basket stamp set. Great design!
Hoping this Springtime addition of my Demonstrator Swap cards gave you plenty of inspiration!

I am getting caught up on past posts after an insane Spring and I am just starting to come up for air so this is a BONUS post this week!

Inspiration for your week ahead! now it’s your turn to create some artwork – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

torn dsp card – homemade sweetness

torn dsp card – homemade sweetness

by | May 6, 2026 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s blog post is a clever way to use Designer Series Paper scraps! I saw a version of this card last week and forgot to write down where and of course today’s search came out empty – this is my case and I wish I could give credit for the inspiration –

Measurements:
BASE: Blueberry Bushel CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for die
cutting
DSP: different 4″ strips of coordinating DSP
does not need to be from the same package

Tear strips about 1/2″- 3/4″ wide and 4″ long from coordinating DSP.
Start to adhere a strip at the top of one of your 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layers that has a straight edge at the top.
Adhere pieces over the top piece of DSP with the white torn edge facing up and exposed. Also pay attention to the paper if there is a directional pattern – you do not want to finish gluing your paper only to discover your pattern for one or more pieces are upside down! Finish with a piece that has a straight edge at the bottom – although you can always turn the 4″ Basic White layer over and cut to the end of the paper.
Cut one inch off of the DSP torn adhered piece from the left hand edge.

Die cut an image that will take up about 2/3rds of the bottom corner of the right-hand side of the second Basic White layer. Save the die for another use! We are using the layer and the negative space for this card.

Adhere the 1″ piece to the front left-hand edge of the die cut Basic White layer. Then turn the layer over and glue the right-hand side around the negative die space and above and adhere the other torn DSP piece so that the torn paper shows through the negative space die hole.
Stamp your sentiment from the Filled with Sweetness stamp set in Blueberry Bushel ink at the top of this Basic White layer.
Stamp the strawberry and blueberry images in Tuxedo Black memento ink which is available at a discount on the LAST CHANCE LIST as it is discontinuing and we have a new hybrid ink pad – which I am anxiously awaiting it’s arrival!
Color the fruit in with Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers – if you have never used these you should try them they are one of my FAVORITE coloring tools! The alcohol allows for seamless blending!
Adhere the torn DSP layer onto a Blueberry Bushel card front,
Die cut out the fruit and pop up the fruit around the sentiment.
Adhere embellishments around the sentiment and this clever way to use DSP card is complete.

Try this technique with your stash of DSP and see what possibilities you can create – one stamp and lots of DSP at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Homemade Sweetness Suite Collection (English) [ 167481 ]
[167481]
$96.00
Filled With Sweetness Bundle (English) [ 167475 ]
[167475]
$56.50
Filled With Sweetness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167469 ]
[167469]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146968 ]
[146968]
$14.00
Homemade Sweetness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167467 ]
[167467]
$12.50
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147138 ]
[147138]
$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
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Filled With Sweetness Dies [ 167474 ]
[167474]
$39.00
Strawberries & Dots [ 167479 ]
[167479]
$9.00
last onstage swap to share – fun fold #4 swap

last onstage swap to share – fun fold #4 swap

by | May 1, 2026 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, gift card holder, masculine cards, my favorites, retiring products, stamps ink paper, techniques

Well I saved the best for last – I participated in 4 specially organized swaps by my friend Michael D. at OnStage this past March in Long Beach, California. This was Fun Fold swap #4 and I love the ideas and diversity of the swap!

The first swap card I have to show you Ann O. used the Easter Basket stamp set which is on the LAST CHANCE LIST and still available as I wrote this yesterday! She used sweet pastel colors of Pretty in Pink and Balmy Blue for a pull out gift card design. She used our Take Your Pick tool’s crafter’s tips to perforate two of the edges for the outer holder. Such a cute design!

Lola R. made a Homemade Sweetness extended Z-fold using the Homemade Sweetness Suite of products and both the Made with Sweetness dies and the Filled with Sweetness bundle. Lots of lovely layers and detail!
My next swap example is from Judy K. and features the current Garden Poetry Suite of Products with the lovely Garden Poetry DSP and the embossing folder both inside and out which adds such depth and dimension, and I love the color combination of Berry Burst, Blackberry Bliss and Garden Green.
My entry used the Swirled Designs Bundle and the Splash of Sparkles DSP with a slider card fun fold!
The next swap card is from Michelle R and is one of my favorite easy fun folds. You just cut the card front on half and twist it and use it as the matte for the top flap. Michelle used the Turtely-Cute Suite of products which is still available when I last checked but is on the LAST CHANCE LIST!
Easel cards are always a WOW for me and not difficult to make (check out the instructions on how to make one in my 11-19-2025 post “winter meadow easel card”) Yolanda N. featured the Beach Boardwalk DSP which is still current and the Boardwalk Fun Bundle which is unfortunately sold out! This card is so stinkin’ cute though!
Another Turtle-y Cute entry from Sandy R uses a little slider technique – open the door and you get a turtle-y surprise!
Joanne J. used a gorgeous palette of Old Olive and Basic Beige with the Discontinued Beautiful Gallery DSP and the sentiment is from the Nature’s Symphony stamp set for a Corner Tuck fun fold card. Just Lovely!
The new and very popular Delicate Dreams Suite of products was used by Robyn B. for this double box display fun fold card. This suite is so popular it is currently unavailable but expected back in stock shortly. Did you know that we added a feature on our shopping website that if the product is out of stock you can ask for an email notification when it returns! Sign up now to be notified if this suite is on your list – it’s on mine!

This card folds flat to send in a normal sized envelope but stands for display when opened! SO FUN!!

My last swap card is from Joy N. and features the Nature’s walk Suite Collection, the Nature’s walk DSP and the Nature’s Symphony Bundle. This Z-Fold Flap card will be highlighted in an upcoming blog post coming soon!
I hope these gave you inspiration to try a new fun fold soon they certainly inspired me!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beach Boardwalk Suite Collection (English) [ 166844 ]
[166844]
$63.50
Delicate Dreams Suite Collection (English) [ 167512 ]
[167512]
$92.00
Nature Walk Suite Collection (English) [ 166936 ]
[166936]
$84.75
Swirled Designs Bundle (English) [ 167311 ]
[167311]
$42.25
Turtle Y Cute Suite Collection (English) [ 165235 ]
[165235]
$80.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Beach Boardwalk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 166820 ]
[166820]
$12.50
Beautiful Gallery 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165196 ]
[165196]
$12.50
Delicate Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 167509 ]
[167509]
$11.00
Turtle Y Cute 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165221 ]
[165221]
$12.50
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
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Swirled Designs Dies [ 167032 ]
[167032]
$28.00
more color mondays – blueberry bushel, strawberry slush and calypso coral card sketch #120

more color mondays – blueberry bushel, strawberry slush and calypso coral card sketch #120

by | Apr 20, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, In Colors, more color mondays, online exclusives, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays features Blueberry Bushel, Strawberry Slush and Calypso Coral and the Homemade Sweetness 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. A card sketch makes this card easy!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at
4 1/4″, 4″x 5 1/4″, scraps for dies
DSP: 3/4″ x 4 1/2″, 1 7/8″ x 4 1/2″

Stamp the blueberries and strawberry in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Die cut the label, and the fruit. Color the fruit with Strawberry Slush and Calypso Coral for the strawberry and Blueberry Bushel and Calypso Coral for the blueberry. Stamp the “LOVE YOU berry much” in Tuxedo Black memento ink in the middle of the label.

Emboss the Ladybug Picnic 3D embossing folder. Adhere the embossed layer onto the card base.
Layout the DSP onto embossed layer.

Pop up the label and the fruit on Stampin’ Dimensionals onto the DSP.

Add the In Color embellishments to the DSP.

This sweet sketch card is a simple example of how easy it is to adapt a sketch!

Now it’s your turn to create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Homemade Sweetness Suite Collection (English) [ 167481 ]
[167481]
$96.00
Filled With Sweetness Bundle (English) [ 167475 ]
[167475]
$56.50
Filled With Sweetness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167469 ]
[167469]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Homemade Sweetness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167467 ]
[167467]
$12.50
Blueberry Bushel Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161679 ]
[161679]
$11.00
Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154881 ]
[154881]
$11.00
Strawberry Slush Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 165290 ]
[165290]
$11.00
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
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Filled With Sweetness Dies [ 167474 ]
[167474]
$39.00
Ladybug Picnic 3 D Embossing Folder [ 167478 ]
[167478]
$10.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50