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coloring gilded specialty paper

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 19, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, online exclusives, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

This paper is gorgeously foiled Specialty paper ordered with 6 sheets of 12″ x 12″ paper in 3 different foiled colors: white background with copper foil, white background with silver foil and vanilla background with gold foil.

Today I am highlighting how beautifully easy this paper is to color on!

To maximize the paper I cut the 12″ x 12″ paper into 12 sections of 4″ x 3″

Measurements:
Card Base: Pool Party 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at
4 1/4″
DSP 4″ x3″
Bermuda Bay layer: 4 1/4″ x 3 1/4″
scrap Basic white for the sentiment piece

Using the Stamparatus platform, secure the Naturally Gilded Specialty Designer Series Paper with the magnets on the opposite top corners.
Start at the bottom of the paper and, ink the Blending Brush in the Bermuda Bay ink, starting off the page burnish ink into the paper using a circular motion – repeat process until the color is the tone you desire. The more you apply ink the darker and more vibrant the color will become.

Using the other blending brush in the Pool Party ink pad brush the head on the ink surface and then starting off the page apply color above the Bermuda Bay color line blending into the Bermuda Bay section, leaving a little white on top.

Wipe the excess ink off the foiled areas with a paper towel.

Adhere the Specialty DSP layer to the Bermuda Bay card base piece.

Adhere the layered piece to the top left hand corner of the card front.
Stamp the sentiment onto the small die cut in Bermuda Bay ink and pop up on Stampin’ Dimensionals (after removing the paper from the pop up dots place the ribbon folded in half diagonally on the back of the sentiment piece) and adhere to the card front in the lower right hand corner.

Add Iridescent Basic Pearl embellishments to the card and you are complete.

Product List

Something Fancy Bundle (English)

[160425]

$45.75

Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English)

[160416]

$23.00

Naturally Gilded 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[161639]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131197]

$9.25

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$9.25

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$8.00

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

Something Fancy Dies

[160424]

$28.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.50

Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels

[158987]

$7.50

← fun with shapes rainbow order for new color reset →

sparkling silhouette sunset card

by nataliegramleystamps | Mar 15, 2023 | card samples, stamps ink paper, techniques

Blending brushes are my absolute favorite way to apply color! And this technique is awesome for creating sunset backgrounds!

Measurements:
Base: Mambo Melon CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and scraps for the die
cuts

Die cut the largest circle die from the Stylish Shapes Die set and the second smallest banner from Basic White cardstock.

Using the Daffodil Delight ink and a Blending Brush, apply ink to the brush using a circular motion. Starting off the circle die on the scratch paper, apply the ink in a circular motion to the bottom of the circle die.

Using the Pumpkin Pie ink and the same circular motion apply ink directly above the Daffodil Delight ink and blend down into the yellow space a touch combining the two colors.

Using the Poppy Parade ink and the same circular motion apply ink directly above the Pumpkin Pie ink and blend down into the orange space a touch combining the two colors.

Using the Gorgeous Grape ink and the same circular motion apply ink on the right top side of the circle blending into the Poppy Parade ink and blend over the red space a touch combining the two colors.

Take the small banner and stamp the sentiment in Gorgeous Grape ink.

Blend Gorgeous Grape ink over the surface of the Banner die.

Using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and the “land” stamp from the Paradise Palms stamp set, stamp at the base in the center of the circle die a small island silhouette.

Stamp Silhouette Palm Trees in the Tuxedo Black Memento ink on the island.

Run the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White piece of cardstock through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the Basics 3D embossing folder that looks like star fish.

Add two small pieces of Tape to the upper outside edges of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ paper and adhere the Black and White Gingham ribbon piece stretching across the front of the paper. This technique saves ribbon as you are not wrapping it the entire way under the paper.

Attach Tear & Tape to the back side of the embossed paper this is the best way to adhere an embossed uneven piece of paper to the card base. adhere to the Mambo Melon card base.

Pop up the Sunset circle onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and add to the top right side of the card front over the 3D embossed Basic White cardstock and just a little overlapping with the ribbon.

Pop up the left side of the sentiment piece and tape to the right side and adhere the sentiment piece so the right side is touching the bottom of the circle.

Add Matte Black Dots to the card front.

Take the Wink of Stella and squeeze a bit of clear glittered ink into the barrel and tap the barrel onto the cap over the sunset circle to make a sparkling splatter pattern to the circle die.

Try this blending technique soon and fall in love with the Sparkling Sunset Silhouette technique! Create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Paradise Palms Bundle

[157719]

$52.00

Paradise Palms Cling Stamp Set (English)

[157716]

$23.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115320]

$9.25

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$8.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$8.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$8.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[147086]

$8.00

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' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Basics 3 D Embossing Folders

[161598]

$30.00

Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon

[156485]

$7.00

Matte Black Dots

[154284]

$7.00

← simple stamping faux layer card happy saint patrick's day with hearts →

loveliest layers masking double layer shutter card

by nataliegramleystamps | Feb 10, 2023 | card samples, stamps ink paper, techniques

I have highlighted masking before but this time I have used two layers of masking with the Loveliest Layers Decorative masks to create a shutter effect.

Measurements:
Sweet Sorbet base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Pear Pizzazz layer 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
Basic White layers (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″

Using the background flower mask and a blending brush – hold down the mask and apply Flirty Flamingo ink with the Blending Brush in a circular motion.

Using the foreground flower mask and a blending brush – hold down the mask and apply Sweet Sorbet ink with the Blending Brush in a circular motion.

Using the background leaf mask and a blending brush – poition the leaves so the flower petals do not overlap, hold down the mask and apply Pear Pizzazz ink with the Blending Brush in a circular motion.

Using the foreground leaf detail mask and a blending brush – hold down the mask and apply Old Olive ink with the Blending Brush in a circular motion.

Taking the second Basic White piece of cardstock and the large patterned background mask and a blending brush – hold down the mask and apply Pear Pizzazz ink with the Blending Brush in a circular motion over the entire surface of the layer.

Place the background masked cardstock into the Stampin’ Trimmer and cut into strips diagonally leaving corner pieces and 1/2″ segments from the corner pieces.

Start to adhere the top right corner over the flower and leaf masked image.

Skip the second diagonal cut and adhere the third strip to the card matching up the edges.

Adhere the bottom corner of the background mask to the Flower mask layer.

Skip the next strip and adhere the third strip to the card.

To me this looked like a shutter on a window! Adhere the shuttered layers to the Pear Pizzazz layer.

Stamp the sentiment from the Something Fancy stamp set in the upper left hand corner, tie a length of White Glittered Organdy ribbon to the card and then adhere the Pear Pizzazz layer to the Sweet Sorbet card base.

Add 2022-2024 In Color Decorative Matte Dots to the card in Parakeet Party color and your shutter card is complete!

Loveliest Layers is another Sale-a-bration add-on it is listed twice in the supply list below the first entry is the regular catalog number for ordering and paying cash the second time it appears in the supply list the number is the Sale-a-bration Rewards number to earn it for FREE – the current hostess code is VFYMSRKJ and if you order $50 in merchandise you can earn the decorative masks for FREE!

Try layering card strips over the primary focal point and see what effects you can achieve! Go out and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks

[160517]

$10.50

Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English)

[160416]

$23.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.75

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159268]

$9.25

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131201]

$9.25

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$8.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$8.00

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

$8.00

Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad

[159216]

$8.00

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

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.50

White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

[156408]

$8.50

2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots

[159186]

$8.00

Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks

[164426]

$10.50

← something fancy challenge rainbow scrap cards →

adding color to die cuts

by nataliegramleystamps | Nov 23, 2022 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, techniques

Sometimes a white on white card can be simple and stunning – but sometimes adding a pop of gradient color to the white card can make all the difference!

Here is a fun way to blend color onto die cuts to make your cards pop with an unexpected WOW factor!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ (2)
1 scored at 4 1/4″
1 left whole for coloring/die cutting
Basic White layer 4″ x 5 1/4″ embossed

Emboss the Basic White layer with the Fern 3D embossing folder.

Lightly blend Granny Apple Green ink with a blending brush over a half sheet of Basic White cardstock

Die cut holly leaves out of the ink blended paper.

Using a darker color ink (I used Old Olive) highlight the die cuts

Stamp and die cut the holly berries and the sentiment piece.

Layer the Fern 3D embossed piece on Stampin’ Dimensionals onto the base card.
Adhere the sentiment piece onto Dimensionals as well and adhere to the holly leaf die cut.
Add two holly die cuts and the holly berry die cut to the top of the sentiment piece.

Add three Rhinestone Basic Jewels below the sentiment piece to finish with a flair!

The holly leaves pop on the card – try this color blending technique on die cuts today and go out and make some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Boughs Of Holly Suite Collection (English)

[159612]

$79.25

Leaves Of Holly Bundle (English)

[159608]

$51.25

Leaves Of Holly Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[159601]

$22.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

$8.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$8.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Holly Berry Dies

[159607]

$35.00

Fern 3 D Embossing Folder

[158804]

$9.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.50

← adding depth and dimension to designer series paper season of chic recessed panel card →

creating stripes

by nataliegramleystamps | Mar 21, 2022 | card samples, my favorites, techniques

Let’s see this card combines some of my favorite things: ink blending with the Blending Brushes, using up my 1/2″ scrap strips, and creating fun and easy backgrounds for my cards – check, check and check! Checks all the boxes and makes for a very pretty and easy card!

Measurements:

Colored Cardstock to match one of your ink
colors: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White layer: 5 1/4″ x 4″
possible Basic Black and Basic White scraps for
sentiment piece
Basic White scrap 1/2″ strips in varied lengths
needs to be greater than 4″ in length

Did you know that if you allow the Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue to dry without adhering it to the card surface the glue becomes tacky and can be used as a temporary adhesive? Cool, right? Apply a small amount of liquid glue and allow to dry to a couple small areas on the back of the 1/2″strips (inside the 4″ marks.
Attach them to the Basic White layer horizontally across the 4″ side of the layer.

The strips have been used once for a previous card (it was difficult to see the white on white strips -so I temporarily adhered the used strips so it was easier to see them on the Basic White Cardstock layer.

Using Blending Brushes and varying colors burnish the different colors into the exposed portions of the Basic White Cardstock layer.

Peel and remove the 1/2″ strips from the Basic White cardstock layer.

Decorate as desired – this is such a fun and easy technique!

Below I created these two easy cards using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and the Color and Contour and Biggest Wish stamp sets and the Irridescent jewels for the card on the Poppy Parade base cardstock and Through It Together sentiment and Matte Black Dots for the card on the Mango Melody card base.

Try this easy technique for some versatile and creative backgrounds for your next cards! Go and create a little artwork of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

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