more color mondays – gorgeous grape, lemon lime twist and balmy blue

more color mondays – gorgeous grape, lemon lime twist and balmy blue

by | Jan 19, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, die cutting, more color mondays, my favorites, techniques

It’s another More Color Monday color challenge featuring three colors I love Gorgeous Grape, Lemon Lime Twist and Balmy Blue. I also LOVE this technique the Stampin’ Blends alcohol Vellum technique.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, scraps for the dies
Vellum: 3″ x 6″
Gorgeous Grape CS: 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scrap for die
Balmy Blue CS: 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
Lemon Lime Twist CS: 1/2″ x 5 1/2″

Since Gorgeous Grape is such a dark color, so the Highland Heather Dark Stampin’ Blend is very close to Gorgeous Grape color.

I colored with the side of the Dark Highland Heather Stampin Blend paint brush on the vellum.

Spray the vellum with 99% alcohol from a Stampin’ Spritzer.
Dry the vellum with the Heat Tool and push the alcohol and ink color around until the alcohol evaporates.
Start coloring the vellum with other colors – one color at a time, spray the vellum with alcohol and push the color with the Heat Tool until the alcohol evaporates.

Repeat with different colors until you like the look of the vellum.

Stamp a sentiment in Versamark ink and sprinkle with the white WOW embossing powder. Heat with a Heat tool until the powder is melted.

Use the Three Banner Punch and punch out the sentiment piece.

Cut 2 sections of all three colors of CS in 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ and adhere them together so that you have two sections of three colors.
Use the three color sections and adhere to either side of the vellum.

Die cut the large leaf die from the Beautiful Motifs dies set from a Basic White CS scraps.

Adhere the vellum down with the colored CS strips.

Adhere the die to the top of the colored vellum.

Notice how the vellum is magnified by placing it on top of the Basic White CS!

I punched the sentiment with the middle section of the Three Banner Punch.

Pop up the sentiment banner over the die and the vellum.

Die cut the flowers from the Petals of Beauty and color them with a Blending Brush and Gorgeous Grape ink.
Stamp the flower dies with the background stamps from the Swirled Designs to add texture to the petals.
I placed the stamped and textured Petal dies and popped up the flowers around the sentiment piece.
I added three white pearls of Beauty to finish off this stunning alcohol vellum cards.

Try this cool technique but know that you need to use only 99% alcohol – regular isopropyl will not do the trick! Now go and make some really fabulous colored vellum – and add one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Banner Sayings Bundle (English) [ 167051 ]
[167051]
$38.50
Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167044 ]
[167044]
$17.00
Swirled Designs Bundle (English) [ 167311 ]
[167311]
$42.25
Swirled Designs Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 167030 ]
[167030]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146982 ]
[146982]
$14.00
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146987 ]
[146987]
$14.00
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 144245 ]
[144245]
$14.00
Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [ 167099 ]
[167099]
$10.00
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147099 ]
[147099]
$9.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
[102283]
$9.50
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 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
Stampin' Spritzer [ 126185 ]
[126185]
$6.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
[129053]
$32.00
Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165679 ]
[165679]
$21.00
Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154830 ]
[154830]
$11.00
Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154887 ]
[154887]
$11.00
Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161682 ]
[161682]
$11.00
Stampin' Spritzer [ 126185 ]
[126185]
$6.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Beautiful Motifs Dies [ 165205 ]
[165205]
$33.00
Petals Of Beauty Dies [ 167095 ]
[167095]
$35.00
Three Banner Punch [ 167050 ]
[167050]
$26.00
Pearls Of Beauty [ 167098 ]
[167098]
$8.00
more color mondays – azure afternoon, daffodil delight, and lemon lime twist

more color mondays – azure afternoon, daffodil delight, and lemon lime twist

by | Oct 20, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, die cutting, masculine cards, more color mondays, online exclusives, sneak peak, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge features a sneak peak from the upcoming November release of the Online Exclusives line of products!
Demonstrators are able to pre-order the upcoming products and I chose the Swirled Designs Bundle and the Banner Sayings Bundle from the many great offerings available.

This card uses both stamp sets and the dies from the Swirled Designs bundle!

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

Die cut the oval die in Basic Black card stock. Place the oval die cut in the center of the Basic White layer.
Color some of the openings in the Basic Black die with the Daffodil Delight dark Stampin’ Blends.
Color some of the openings in the Basic Black die with the Lemon Lime Twist dark Stampin’ Blends.
Color some of the openings in the Basic Black die with the Azure Afternoon dark Stampin’ Blends.
Adhere the die over the colored openings.
Stamp the splatter image stamp with Daffodil Delight ink around the Basic Black die.
Stamp the splatter image stamp with Lemon Lime Twist ink around the Basic Black die.
Stamp the splatter image stamp with Azure Afternoon ink around the Basic Black die.
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink in the center of the Basic Black die.
Adhere the stamped Basic White layer to the Basic Black layer.
Adhere the Basic Black layer to the card front.
Adhere the green sequins from the Traditional Sparkling Sequins on the card front.
Die cut the stars from the Swirled Designs dies from the center of the oval die.
This first card uses one star adhered onto the Basic Black die.
Adhere the rest of the stars to the card.

This easy card is a sweet masculine card and the Swirled Designs bundle is perfect for geometric cards.

Go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161663 ]
[161663]
$9.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147094 ]
[147094]
$9.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147145 ]
[147145]
$9.00
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
Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161672 ]
[161672]
$11.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154883 ]
[154883]
$11.00
Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161682 ]
[161682]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Traditional Sparkling Sequins [ 165875 ]
[165875]
$8.00
beautiful gallery louvered card

beautiful gallery louvered card

by | Jun 25, 2025 | card samples, my favorites, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

I am always looking for ways to use my Basic White strip scraps.

Today’s card is a great way to use up some of the scraps! I saw a version of this card on Pinterest and decided to try it with the Beautiful Gallery Suite of products.

Measurements:
BASE: Highland Heather CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Lemon Lime Twist CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS: (8) 1/2″ strips

Take the 8 strips and press them together and using 3M Post-It Tape to tack down both sides so that the strips stay tightly together.

Make sure that the strips are together without leaving any space in between them. Stamp with Tuxedo Black Memento ink the triple flower image from the Gallery Blooms stamp set from the Beautiful Gallery Suite of products.
Color the blossoms of the flowers with Highland Heather and Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends.
Color the leaves with Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends.
Cut and score the Highland Heather base card.
Cut the Lemon Lime Twist layer.
Stamp the hello sentiment in Highland Heather ink onto the second to the last strip.
Pull the top strip off the 3M Post-It Tape and adhere three Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the strip and adhere to the card.
Pull the next strip off the tape and adhere directly below the first strip – do not pop this one up but adhere directly to the Lemon Lime CS layer.
Continue layering the strips and alternating popped up and adhered directly, creating a louver effect, like you see on shutters!
Finish adhering all the strips in an alternating pattern.
I adhered 5 Purple Fine Shimmer Gems to the card tucking two slightly under the popped up strips to accentuate the louver effect!

Try this technique with your scraps and see what you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection (English) [ 165217 ]
[165217]
$139.25
Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165198 ]
[165198]
$18.00
Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 165211 ]
[165211]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146986 ]
[146986]
$14.00
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 144245 ]
[144245]
$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
Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 155518 ]
[155518]
$11.00
Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154887 ]
[154887]
$11.00
Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161682 ]
[161682]
$11.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Small Blending Brushes [ 160518 ]
[160518]
$14.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$140.00
Purple Fine Shimmer Gems [ 162611 ]
[162611]
$8.00
mixed floral bokeh blended card

mixed floral bokeh blended card

by | Mar 3, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, more color mondays, my favorites, new catalog, online exclusives, techniques

Today is Monday and that means the latest color challenge has arrived and you all know that I love the bright colors so this trio is right in my wheel house! Pool Party, Berry Burst and Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends bring the Mixed Florals stamp image to life and are the perfect foreground for the Beautiful Bokeh 6″ x 6″ DSP!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
scrap for dies
DSP: 4″ x 5 1/4″

This simple card still packs a punch due to all the gorgeous pigmented colors from the Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers!

Coloring with the Stampin’ Blends is so easy and fun. The alcohol markers are streak free and seamless. They make blending a breeze!
I always start with the Light color in the Combo pack and then highlight with the Dark blend and then redraw over the entire image with the Light again to help blend the dark highlights in to the image.

I colored the background with the Pool Party to eliminate the white space between the flower images mimicking sky in the background.

I stamped a sentiment from the Mixed Labels bundle and die cut around the imaged words. I used a blending brush in Pool Party ink to highlight the edges of the die.

I die cut the flowers.

I adhered the DSP layer to the card front.
I adhered the flowers to the right-hand side of the card front over the DSP layer.
I popped up the sentiment piece over the flower stems on the lower left-hand corner of the image.

I added Basic Rhinestone Jewels to the card around the sentiment piece and above the flowers on the upper right-hand side of the card.
I tied the Silver and White Sheer ribbon around the top score line of the card to finish off this lovely card and coordinate the silver in the ribbon and rhinestone embellishments.

Go you have any Stampin’ Blends? They really are the coolest coloring tools! Try some out today or order some soon!

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

Happy Stampin’,
Natalie

Product List
Mixed Media Florals Suite Collection (English)
[164659]
$128.00
Mixed Florals Bundle
[164642]
$56.50
Mixed Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set
[164639]
$24.00
Mixed Labels Bundle (English)
[164653]
$39.50
Mixed Labels Cling Stamp Set (English)
[164643]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Beautiful Bokeh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[164607]
$12.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.00
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
Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161681]
$11.00
Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154894]
$11.00
Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161682]
$11.00
Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[153112]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Mixed Florals Dies
[164641]
$39.00
Mixed Labels Dies
[164652]
$21.00
Silver & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon
[162149]
$9.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
$6.00
combining multiple stamp sets for a unique look

combining multiple stamp sets for a unique look

by | Feb 12, 2025 | card samples, die cutting, my favorites, online exclusives, techniques

Sometimes you just get an inspiration and need to use multiple stamp sets and this card uses three! All are Online Exclusive stamp sets from the most recent release – which means these stamp sets DO NOT APPEAR in any of our print publications but can ONLY be found ONLINE!

Elements of Text Stamp set #164774
Spring Corners Bundle #164743
Spring Corners Stamp set #164738
Mixed Florals Bundle #164642
Mixed Florals Stamp set #164639

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″ and a 4″ x 5 1/4″ for die cut
Basic Black CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: 3 3/4″ x 5″

I used the Beautiful Bokeh 6″ x 6″ DSP for the Designer Series Layer.
I stamped the corner sentiment on a top and bottom diagonal corners of the DSP in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and the corner hatch marks in the opposite two corners in the same ink.

I added the circle Elements of Text image in the middle of the Spring Corners images on the DSP layer.

I stamped the daisy image from the Mixed Florals stamp set and colored the daisy petals with the Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends markers, the leaves in Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends markers and the smaller flower stems in Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blends markers.
I adhered the DSP layer to the Basic Black layer.
I die cut the daisy image and adhered the DSP layer to the Basic White card front.
I popped up the daisy image onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and placed it on the right-hand side of the card front.
I colored the white pearlescent Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio with the Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends marker to coordinate with the card and adhered them around the card front to finish off the coordinated look with a little sparkle!

I love the way this “always in your corner” card turned out! Try combining some of your stamp sets and see what interesting combinations you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Elements Of Text Cling Stamp Set
[164774]
$26.00
Mixed Media Florals Suite Collection (English)
[164659]
$128.00
Mixed Florals Bundle
[164642]
$56.50
Mixed Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set
[164639]
$24.00
Spring Corners Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164738]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[121045]
$11.50
Beautiful Bokeh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[164607]
$12.50
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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Mixed Florals Dies
[164641]
$39.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154883]
$11.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154885]
$11.00
Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[153108]
$11.00
Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio
[161206]
$8.00