more color mondays – gorgeous grape, secret sea and pool party

more color mondays – gorgeous grape, secret sea and pool party

by | Nov 3, 2025 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, In Colors, masculine cards, more color mondays, techniques

Today’s installment of More Color Mondays features one of our new In Colors Secret Sea – a dark blackish Blue that is a softer substitution for Black and a fabulous neutral! Paired with the rich tones of Gorgeous Grape and the subtle brightness of Pool Party this makes a beautiful combination for this Northern Lights Lights of Aurora Suite card!

Measurements:
BASE: Gorgeous Grape CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
DSP: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Secret Sea CS: 3 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ for die cutting
Pool Party Two Tone CS: scraps at least 4 1/4″ in
width

Die cut the Secret Sea layer with the larger tree line die image from the light & Wonder die set.

Cut the Pool Party Two Tone Cardstock to 4 1/4″ in width and then rip so the nice white inside layer shows on the darker side on two pieces and the lighter side on two thinner pieces.

Cut the 6″ x 6″ DSP to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″

Adhere the DSP to the card front and then Adhere the torn pieces of Two Tone Pool Party Cardstock alternating the colors dark on bottom light next and dark on top and adhere to the bottom of the card front.

Do not adhere the top 1/4″ to allow for room to slip in the tree die cut.

Slip the tree die cut under the top Two Tone cardstock ripped layer and cut the piece to size.
Adhere the tree die cut to the card front with Multipurpose glue.
Stamp a sentiment inside in Gorgeous Grape ink. I have multiple November birthday cards to send out and thought this was a perfect holiday card but also equally awesome winter birthday card!
I used the final torn Pool Party Two Tone cardstock on the bottom of the inside layer.

Adhere the Pool Party to the layer and adhere the layer to the inside of the card.

I added three Basic Rhinestone Jewels to the card around the sentiment and then two of our new Faceted Snowflakes embellishments which I think look like stars!

Try ripping some two tone cardstock to expose the white center and using it on your next project.

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Lights Of Aurora Suite Collection (English) [ 165768 ]
[165768]
$81.25
Light & Wonder Bundle (English) [ 165763 ]
[165763]
$51.25
Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165756 ]
[165756]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146987 ]
[146987]
$14.00
Pool Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 166691 ]
[166691]
$10.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Lights Of Aurora 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165755 ]
[165755]
$12.50
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147099 ]
[147099]
$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
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Light & Wonder Dies [ 165762 ]
[165762]
$38.00
Faceted Snowflakes [ 166077 ]
[166077]
$10.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [ 144220 ]
[144220]
$6.00
lights of aurora barn door card

lights of aurora barn door card

by | Sep 24, 2025 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, masculine cards, new catalog, techniques

The barn door fun fold is one of the easiest fun fold cards to make – seriously – I know I say that cards are easy ALOT but this one is two cuts from a standard card base and then decorate!

Measurements:
BASE: Gorgeous Grape CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, 2″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: 2″ x 5 1/8″
Basic Black CS: 2 1/4″ x 5 1/2″

Cut the card base on the left-hand side of the score line at 2 1/4″ down the short side of the cardstock and cut all the way to the score line.
Then cut from the top of the score line down to the 2 1/4″ cut line. You will end up with a “barn door” hinged front flap on the card base.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer to the inside of the card base.
Then adhere the DSP to the top of the Basic White layer leaving an even border on the top and sides.
Die cut the small tree line from the Basic Black layer.

Stamp the Sentiment in Berry Burst ink in the center of the 2 ” x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer.

Adhere to the front flap of the card.

Adhere the Basic Black tree die cut to the top of the white front layer.

Place the Frosted Iridescent Dots from the Lights of Aurora Suite Collection around the sentiment on the card front and you are finished with this easy WOW card!

Try this easy fun fold today with your own stamping stash and send me a picture of what you create! Now go and make some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Lights Of Aurora Suite Collection (English) [ 165768 ]
[165768]
$81.25
Light & Wonder Bundle (English) [ 165763 ]
[165763]
$51.25
Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165756 ]
[165756]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 121045 ]
[121045]
$14.00
Lights Of Aurora 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165755 ]
[165755]
$12.50
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147143 ]
[147143]
$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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Light & Wonder Dies [ 165762 ]
[165762]
$38.00
Frosted Iridescent Dots [ 165766 ]
[165766]
$9.00
more color mondays – azure afternoon, berry burst and pool party

more color mondays – azure afternoon, berry burst and pool party

by | Sep 15, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, masculine cards, more color mondays, my favorites, new catalog

Do you have a BUCKET LIST?

I do – and one of the items on my bucket list is to someday see the Northern Lights!
So when I saw the new mini catalog the very first thing that caught my eye was the Lights of Aurora Suite Collection – I loved EVERYTHING about this – the gorgeous paper, the stamp set with it’s hopeful sentiments and the dies with there silhouette possibilities!

The Designer Series paper steals the show it is stunning but honestly the dies are some of my favorites – I love silhouette style cards and what better as a backdrop than this gorgeous paper!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Basic Black CS: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
DSP 6″ x 6″ piece to make 2 cards

This paper is so delicious I made two of the same card design with both edges of this one 6″ x 6″ piece.

Below is a photo from the Stampin’ Up! website that shows the DSP designs.

I cut the DSP to 5 1/2″ wide and then into (2) 3″ sections 3″ x 5 1/2″ pieces.

Adhere the pieces to the top edge of the card base.

Die cut the Basic White layer with the mountain die.
Die cut the black layer with the trees on one side and the mountain edge on the other side using all of the paper to its fullest!
Adhere the white snow mountain die to the black mountain die peaks.
Adhere the mountain die layers to the card below the Designer Series paper.
I popped up the tree silhouette die cut on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhered it to the bottom edge of the card base over the mountain dies and the DSP.
I stamped in Berry Burst ink the wishing you a year of Wonder for the inside sentiment.
I did the same procedure with the other half od the DSP and adhered Frosted Iridescent Dots to finish off both cards!

I love, love , love this card!!!
Wishing you all a year of wonder! Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time – hopefully a project that you will love like I love this one!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Lights Of Aurora Suite Collection (English) [ 165768 ]
[165768]
$81.25
Light & Wonder Bundle (English) [ 165763 ]
[165763]
$51.25
Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165756 ]
[165756]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 121045 ]
[121045]
$14.00
Lights Of Aurora 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165755 ]
[165755]
$12.50
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147143 ]
[147143]
$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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Light & Wonder Dies [ 165762 ]
[165762]
$38.00
Frosted Iridescent Dots [ 165766 ]
[165766]
$9.00