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wonderful wedding card

by nataliegramleystamps | Oct 6, 2023 | card samples, embossing folders, my favorites, techniques

Well tomorrow is a special day in our family, we gain a daughter and celebrate with a beautiful wedding for our eldest son! I wanted to make special cards for both my future daughter and my forever son! I talk about happy accidents all the time and I knew that I wanted to do an embossed silver and white on white card with vellum. I purchased the Painted Posies 3D embossing folder forever ago but never used it! So the very first time I used it was for these cards and it will always remind me of this special day! Happy Accident!

Measurements:
BASE” Basic White 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Vellum layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White scrap for the sentiment piece

Only a few items but I am so pleased with the finished product!

I wanted a smaller banner die that I had so I used the partial die cut process that I highlighted a while back. I used a scrap of Basic White cardstock and inked the Here’s to Beautiful Beginnings & Happily Every Afters sentiment in Versamark and sprinkled Silver embossing powder over it from our Metallics Embossing Powders pack.

Using a heat tool, I heat set the powder just until it melts creating a gorgeous embossed silver sentiment!

I used one of the banner dies from the Nested Essentials die set but I wanted it smaller to nestle around the sentiment so I die cut twice matching up the die edges to create a smaller banner!

I embossed the vellum layer with the absolutely gorgeous Painted Posies 3D embossing folder.

I placed Stampin’ Dimensionals behind the sentiment piece and added it to the Painted Posies embossed vellum layer and tied the White 1/2″ Iridescent ribbon below the sentiment.

Because vellum is tricky to attach without the adhesive showing I only placed adhesive on the back of the ribbon and behind the sentiment piece and adhered it to the base card!

I made one card for my future daughter with Iridescent Pearls.

I made my son’s card with the Iridescent Rhinestones.

Praying for a beautiful and memorable day!

Go and make a beautiful card today – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

$10.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

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]

$5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$31.00

Metallics Embossing Powders

[155555]

$18.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Painted Posies 3 D Embossing Folder

[159175]

$11.00

Nested Essentials Dies

[161597]

$34.00

Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels

[158987]

$7.50

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

← woven gate strip card more color mondays - misty moonlight, night of navy and smoky slate →

color blending for dies

by nataliegramleystamps | Jul 7, 2023 | card samples, stamps ink paper, techniques

Using blending brushes and color blend multiple colors on the 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ piece and cut two artistic leaf dies for the card front.

Adhere the Basic White layer onto the Smoky Slate card base. Place the leaves dies in alternating positions on the Basic White layer.

On a Smoky Slate torn piece of paper, stamp the Timeless Arrangement sentiment in Old Olive ink and adhere to the lower left corner of the card front.

Place 5 Iridescent rhinestones around the card and this simple way to add color to the card if a fun way to make a card pop!
Try this fun technique soon and go create some art of your own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131202]

$10.00

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$9.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

$9.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

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]

$5.50

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Artistic Dies

[155371]

$35.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$13.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

← strips, scraps and sequins more color mondays - pretty peacock, coastal cabana and balmy blue triple panel card →

more color monday – pool party, lemon lolly and soft seafoam

by nataliegramleystamps | Jul 3, 2023 | card samples, color challenge, more color mondays, stamps ink paper

Do you struggle deciding what to stamp or design? Do you have a hard time trying to decide on color combinations? Our color coach is a easy way to avoid those indecisive moments! Interested in what our color coach is – e-mail me and get a copy! 10 pages of delightful color combinations and this is one of them!
Today’s More Color Monday is all about Pool Party, Lemon Lolly and Soft Seafoam. I was looking for a color combination I would not normally pick out so I referred to our color coach and found this threesome and decided to try it out!
Measurements:
Base: Pool Party 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″

I started with an E acrylic block and the three colors of ink pads. I added Pool Party to the top of the block.

I added Lemon Lolly to the middle.

I added Soft Seafoam ink to the bottom of the acrylic block.

I placed the block ink side up on a Silicone Craft sheet to protect my work surface and sprayed the acrylic block with plenty of water until the ink started to run together.

Lift the block and add the Basic White layer on the Silicone craft sheet, quickly invert the acrylic block and place in the center of the card stock and press firmly on all sides of the block.

Remove the block and allow the card stock to dry.
Each time you do this the outcome will be unique!

Stamp the three different grass stamps onto the bottom of the inked paper.

Stamp in Lemon Lolly the splatter stamped image onto the Lemon Lolly portion of the Basic White cardstock to add some depth and dimension.

Add the Sentiment – I choose one from the Waves of Inspiration and I also stamped a few birds from that set as well in Pool Party ink.

I die cut the cloud image on a scrap piece of Basic white and with a Blending Brush added clouds to the Pool Party section of the White layer which added more depth and dimension!

Using the edge of my Paper Snips I distressed the edges of the Basic White stamped layer.

I adhered the Basic White layer to the Pool Party card base and added Iridescent Rhinestones around the sentiment.

Here is another version using the Ombre Matte Decorative Dots for the embellishment.

I love these color challenges and hope that you are playing along when you can! Now go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Oceanfront Photopolymer Stamp Set

[157862]

$22.00

Waves Of Inspiration Cling Stamp Set (English)

[158833]

$23.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

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

[122924]

$10.00

Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad

[161666]

$9.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$9.00

Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad

[147102]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

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]

$5.50

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$13.00

Ombre Matte Decorative Dots

[161448]

$8.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

← flap fun fold masterfully made dsp card strips, scraps and sequins →

fresh as a daisy impossible card

by nataliegramleystamps | Jun 14, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

I have seen the impossible card showcased by many demonstrators, so I decided to try my hand at it and let you know how easy this is!

It is called the Impossible Card because when you look at it it is hard to believe that the base card is made from one quarter sheet of card stock. You cut and fold and twist the card so it takes on this unique pop up version and it is so adaptable to any type of card – birthday, thinking of you, wedding as I made here! Literally anything can be made with this fun fold!

Measurements:
Base: Pretty Peacock CS 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ cut and
scored according to the directions and
diagram.
Basic White CS: 3 1/4″ x 4″ cut per diagram
scraps for Flower dies and sentiment punch
(1) 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ for cross piece matte
DSP: 2 ” x 3 1/8″ for pop up center section
3″ x 3 7/8″ cut per diagram
(1) 5/8″ x 5 1/8″ for cross piece

The diagram below details the cutting dimensions.

For the main base section, cut at 1″ from top of CS to the 2 1/8″ mark. Flip card stock over and cut at 1″ on opposite side of first cut down to the 2 1/8″ mark. Rotate and score between the two bottom marks of the cut lines. Then cut at the halfway point of the 5 1/2″ side at 2 3/4″ from the score line to the opposite end of the 1″ cut marks. (do not cut into the pop up section but go the opposite way of the 2 prior cut marks – see the diagram)

Take the Basic White card stock for the matte and at 3/4″ cut from the left side down to the 2 1/8″ mark. Flip 180 degrees and repeat. Cut from Line 1 stop point to Line 2. The cut from Line 2 stop point to Line 1.

For the DSP 3″ x 3 7/8″ piece: Cut in 5/8″ from left side down to the 2 1/8″ mark. Flip 180 degrees and repeat. Cut from Line 1 stop point to Line 2. Cut from Line 2 stop point to Line 1.

Burnish the score line back and forth in both directions so that the fold is very pliable. Take the right hand section and flip it in the opposite direction.

Adhere the DSP L shaped pieces to the white mattes.

Adhere the first section to the base card.

Adhere the second L shaped piece to the other side section of the base and then adhere the DSP smaller rectangle to the pop up section.

Adhere the DSP narrow strip to the narrow white matte and adhere it to the two bottom pieces to give the card more stability.

I added a daisy die cut to the narrow strip and stamped the sentiment from the Wonderful Thoughts stamp set and punched it out with the Lasting Label punch and adhered it to the center pop up section.

I added five Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the card balancing two on either side of the flower and one large rhinestone in the flower center.
Such a fun card with an unexpected twist! Try this soon and let me know how you liked it! Now go and create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

$10.00

Fresh As A Daisy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161289]

$12.50

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

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]

$5.50

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Cheerful Daisies Dies

[161296]

$34.00

Lasting Label Punch

[158651]

$22.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

← more color mondays - azure afternoon, berry burst and old olive acetate smoosh for a bridal shower invite →

peekaboo circle tab card

by nataliegramleystamps | May 24, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

Peek-a-boo circle tab card is a fun fold card that I received in my guy card swap. The original card is pictured below and I promised in my card swap blog post that I would make a post describing how to make this card!

Measurements:
4 1/4″ x 11″ Basic White cardstock
scored at 4 1/4″ flip 180 degrees and score
at 2 1/4″
4 1/4″ square of DSP
4 1/4″ x 1/2″ DSP (2 different colors)
scraps of Basic White and Azure Afternoon

Score at 2 1/4″ and 6 3/4″ or turn 180 degrees after scoring the 2 1/4″ mark and score at
4 1/4″.
Die cut on the outside of the card the second largest circle, put the circle on the left side of the score line intersecting the diameter.

Stamp the sentiment on the smaller white circle die and adhere it to the Azure Afternoon cardstock.

Adhere the 4 1/4″ square on the card front.

Adhere tape to the bottom only of the circle.
With the top flap open, adhere the circles making an even border around the open circle above.

Stamp in Azure Afternoon ink an inside sentiment under the circle die cut.

Fold the flap down and adhere the 4 1/4″ x 1/2″ strips at the bottom of the flap.
Adhere the first strip slightly below the circle die cut then adhere the second strip below the first.