world book day card

world book day card

by | Apr 23, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, In Colors, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

Did you know that today is World Book Day?Besides crafting, stamping and scrapbooking – I love to read and listen to books! So what better thing to do but combine the two and create a bookmark fun fold card!

Measurements:
BASE: Shy Shamrock CS: 5 1/2″ x 11″
scored at 4 1/4″, 8 1/2″ and 10 3/4″
2″ x 5″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
scrap for the sentiment
DSP: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and 1 3/4″ x 4 3/4″

Score the 5 1/2″ x 11″ Shy Shamrock base at 4 1/4″, 8 1/2″ and 10 3/4″.
Fold the card base in half at the 4 1/4″ score line then fold the 8 1/2″ score line back towards the middle score line.

Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ DSP layer to the card front below the 2 1/2″ piece. Fold the 1/4″ score line into a mountain fold and place glue under the score line and along the bottom of the 2 1/2″ piece. Hold the 2 1/4″ piece until the glue sets.

Tie a ribbon around the left side of the card.

Stamp the “you’re a solid *****” sentiment
Stamp the “happy birthday” sentiment below the first sentiment.

Color the five stars with the Dark Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends marker.

Punch a hole in the top middle of the 1 3/4″” x 4 3/4″ DSP piece from the Hole Punch Assortment.

Cut a small piece of ribbon 3-4 inches, loop in the middle and put one edge through the hole punch.

Tape the ribbon on the back end of the DSP.
Adhere the DSP to the 2″ x 5″ Shy Shamrock cardstock piece. This is the bookmark for the card.

Stamp “this one’s for the books” sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on a scrap piece of Basic White paper.

Die cut around the sentiment with the Perennial Dies.

Pop up the sentiment die onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and place over the ribbon and part of the pocket.

Place the new 2025-2027 In Color Dots around the sentiment.
This card is perfect to celebrate the book lovers in your life.

Now go and create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
For The Books Bundle (English) [ 164843 ]
[164843]
$28.75
For The Books Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164836 ]
[164836]
$18.00
Mixed Media Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164638 ]
[164638]
$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
Water Painters [ 151298 ]
[151298]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
For The Books Dies [ 164842 ]
[164842]
$14.00
Perennial Postage Dies [ 162607 ]
[162607]
$33.00
White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Woven Ribbon [ 164634 ]
[164634]
$9.50
getting the most out of your designer series paper

getting the most out of your designer series paper

by | Dec 18, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, masculine cards, stamps ink paper, techniques

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

Product List
Happy Little Things Bundle (English)
[163710]
$33.25
Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[163706]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[121045]
$11.50
Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163776]
$12.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.00
Versamark Pad
[102283]
$9.50
Versamark Refill
[102193]
$7.00
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 Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
[129053]
$32.00
Basics Embossing Powders
[155554]
$18.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
[155475]
$11.00
last chance list – only available while supplies last – do not miss out!

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

by | Dec 11, 2024 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, retiring products, stamps ink paper

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

Product List
Decorative Trees Bundle (English)
[164085]
$52.00
Decorative Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164275]
$20.00
Happy Little Things Bundle (English)
[163710]
$33.25
Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[163706]
$25.00
Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle (English)
[162889]
$37.75
Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162882]
$20.00
Magnolia Mood Bundle (English)
[163507]
$54.75
Magnolia Mood Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163502]
$27.00
Peaceful Evergreens Bundle
[164025]
$59.25
Peaceful Evergreens Cling Stamp Set
[164153]
$26.00
Peaceful Season Bundle (English)
[164021]
$52.00
Peaceful Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164145]
$24.00
Regal Winter Suite Collection (English)
[164040]
$87.75
Regal Flora Bundle (English)
[164034]
$46.75
Regal Flora Cling Stamp Set (English)
[164157]
$24.00
Season Of Elegance Suite Collection (English)
[164030]
$154.75
Sweetest Star Bundle (English)
[164098]
$38.50
Sweetest Star Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164292]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Regal Winter 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[164156]
$12.50
Season Of Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
[164144]
$16.50
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 Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Decorative Trees Dies
[164084]
$38.00
Happy Little Things Dies
[163709]
$12.00
Magnolia Mood Dies
[163506]
$34.00
Peaceful Evergreens Dies
[164024]
$40.00
Peaceful Season Dies (English)
[164020]
$34.00
Regal Flora Dies
[164033]
$28.00
Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
[162888]
$23.00
Sweetest Star Punch
[164097]
$23.00
more color mondays – lost lagoon, melon mambo and lemon lime twist

more color mondays – lost lagoon, melon mambo and lemon lime twist

by | Apr 1, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, more color mondays, stamps ink paper

So the end of March and beginning of April are always a very busy time for Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators as we prepare for the Last Chance Lists and the upcoming New Annual Catalog.
Every year around this time I clean out my stamping stash of everything that is on the Last Chance List and prepare to sell them at my New Catalog Open House and after my customers have first chance at them I sell them on-line! I also clean out all my samples that I have made and acquired over the last year that was made with any of the retiring products – I collect them into sets of 10 and place them into great acrylic boxes to sell as well!

Below is a photo of some of the new boxes I put together – they make great gifts or just to have a stash of cards at home so you do not have to run to the store for a last minute card!

I sell them for $20 for 10 cards or 2 boxes of 10 for $30 (you cannot get cards of this quality for $1.50-2.00 anymore!)
I also will customize the boxes for you for $25/box you can choose 5 birthday and 5 thank yous or whatever mix you choose!

Today’s More Color Monday features Lost Lagoon, Melon Mambo and Lemon Lime Twist, I made a simple card and a stepped up version for this color challenge!

I chose one of my favorite retiring stamps and die sets Artistically Inked and Artistic Dies!
There is a background stamp that when I first saw this set I thought looked like a gerbil and I thought I would never use it then I played with it and it makes the coolest backgrounds!

Measurements
BASE: Basic White CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
1″ x 3 1/4″ strips (3 of them)
scrap for the sentiment piece, and roses
flower dies
Melon Mambo 1 1/4″ x 3 1/2″
Lost Lagoon 1 1/4″ x 3 1/2″
Lemon Lime Twist 1 1/4″ x 3 1/2″

Stamp the long background stamp in the three different colors on the 1″ x 3 1/4″ strips of Basic White CS. Stamp the smaller rose flower in each of the ink colors and die cut.
Adhere each of the 1″ strips to the matte of the corresponding cardstock color. Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment in Melon Mambo and add the background stamp in the other two ink colors off the edges to add depth and dimension to the sentiment piece. Cut on a diagonal on both ends.
Adhere the matted stamped 1″ strips to the center of the card front.
I popped up the roses in alternating colors diagonally on the matted background pieces.
Adhere the sentiment piece to the top right hand corner of the card.
I added In Color Pearls to the card but I decided to step it up even further!
I stamped the larger flower in Lemon Lime Twist and them added Lost Lagoon ink to the edges with a Blending Brush. I pulled up the center Melon Mambo rose and added the larger flower underneath.
Using extra Basic White scraps to die cut the leaves from the Artistic dies and separate them into smaller clusters, I tucked them under the roses.
For the simpler card I used the same colored cardstock scraps and added them to a Basic White card front in a geometric pattern.
I die cut my favorite die from the Artistic dies in Basic White and adhered it over the colored cardstock. I added Melon Mambo ink with a Blending Brush to the hello sentiment piece and added some In Color Pearls to finish off this SIP – stamps, ink , paper card!
Try your hand at this color combination and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set
[154542]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2
[144245]
$10.00
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2
[133679]
$10.00
Melon Mambo 8-1/2
[115320]
$10.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
[144086]
$6.50
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161678]
$9.00
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
[147051]
$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
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Artistic Dies
[155371]
$35.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
2022–2024 In Color Pearls
[161621]
$7.00
last chance list – o holy night suite collection

last chance list – o holy night suite collection

by | Dec 1, 2023 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, retiring products, stamps ink paper

It is always sad to see favorite sets and quality products retire and go away – but the good news is that it makes way for new and equally as exciting products! And as a demonstrator I already received the new catalogs that are on their way to you in a few weeks and they are fun ones filled to the brim with loads of new ideas and stamps and coordinating products!!!

Today’s blog post focuses on one of the gorgeous suites that will be retiring and going away – it is only available while supplies last! and best yet some of the products are ON SALE!!

Night Divine dies #161996 was $27 now $24.30
Stars At Night hybrid folder (dies and EF)
#162006 was $39 now $27.30

Sadly both the Designer Series papers in the suite are already sold out as is the star trinkets! So if you love one of the bundles in the suite time is of the essence!

The Stars At Night bundle comes with our hybrid Embossing folder which means that one or more of the dies fits into the inside of the embossing folder and you can die cut and emboss in one pass through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine!

Place the die in the grooves over the matching stars on the inside of the folder with the Stampin’ Up logo printed on it cutting side up.
Place the paper right side towards the cutting blade and close the folder over the paper. In the case of the Holographic Trio Specialty paper this makes a difference as you want to emboss the correct side of the paper!
I stamped one of the sentiments in Night of Navy ink on Basic White cardstock and die cut with the matching die.
Since the card base is Night of Navy I added a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White card stock layer to the card inside and popped up the sentiment onto the layer. I normally do not add dimension to the inside of the card but thought it would be something fun and different.
I added one of the holographic embossed and die cut stars to the left hand side of the inside of the card.
I love the O Holy Night graphic designs but they sold out very quickly!
I cut a 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer for the card front, adhered it on and popped up the smallest die cut star to the scene in the sky!
I took the top half of that piece of DSP and created another card with the bundle!

I added largest star to the card front after adhering the other 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer pf DSP to the card front and added Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels around the star. I stamped the linear sentiment to a 1/4″ scrap strip and brushed ink on with a blending brush and popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals!

I didn’t want to waste any of the grogeous Holographic Trio paper so I used the negative to highlight the matching star on one of the other DSP sheets.
I added three blue Iridescent Pastel Gems to the Holographic paper and secured the retiring White Iridescent ribbon to finish the Smoky Slate card base.
The last card in this series from the Stars at Night bundle uses another scenic paper from the discontinued O Holy Night DSP and die cut a star in the top right hand corner.
I embossed the die cut out in the embossing folder and popped it up on Stampin’ Dimsionals after adhering the 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ DSP to a Crumb Cake base.

I stamped the linear sentiment across the light sand in Night of Navy ink for contrast and added Iridescent Pastel Gems to finish the card with some bling.

If you need this set or bundle do not delay they will sell out and soon!

Now go and create the rest of your Christmas Cards one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
O Holy Night Suite Collection (English)
[162012]
$144.50
Stars At Night Bundle (English)
[162007]
$56.50
Stars At Night Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162000]
$24.00
O Holy Night 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161986]
$12.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[120953]
$10.00
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100867]
$10.00
Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131202]
$10.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
[147110]
$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
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Stars At Night Hybrid Embossing Folder
[162006]
$39.00
Iridescent Pastel Gems
[160429]
$8.00
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels
[158130]
$7.50