party alphabet birthday card

party alphabet birthday card

by | Sep 16, 2026 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, masculine cards, product of the month, specialty papers, techniques

33 years ago today I was in the hospital becoming a Mama. That beautiful baby boy now lives far away and a special card went in the mail this week to let him know how special he is! Handmade cards will do that – they let the receiver know that they are special enough that you sat down and made a card especially for them – designed just for them! It is a wonderful way to show people that you care and only ONE of the many reasons why I LOVE WHAT I DO!

Measurements:
BASE: Golden Glow CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scraps for
sentiment
Cajun Craze CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Early Espresso CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Glow of Harvest Specialty DSP: strips of
2 1/2″ x 12″

Die cut the word happy out of the Early Espresso and different strips of the August Product of the month.
Adhere the Early Espresso letters to the backs of the DSP Party Alphabet letters with them offset just a little.
Embos the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Cajun Craze layer with the Textured Tree Rings 3D embossing folder using the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the #1 BASE Plate and the Embossing Plate #4.
I used A Family Celebration Online Exclusive stamp set and used an omitting technique.

Have you ever wanted to use just a portion of a sentiment? This technique is an easy way to omit a portion of the stamp. In this set there is a
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
TO MY

stamp sentiment and I only wanted to use the block lettered birthday word and not the HAPPY or the TO MY so I placed scotch tape carefully over the words I wanted to omit.

Stamped the sentiment in the Early Espresso ink and then removed the tape – now only the word birthday is inked!
Stamp the BIRTHDAY word onto Golden Glow CS scrap and then stamp the “a very” in Early Espresso ink onto another scrap strip of Golden Glow CS.

Adhere the “a very” sentiment in the top elft-hand corner of the embossed layer.

Position the letters for HAPPY on the card front and start to adhere down deciding which letters to raise on Dimensionals and which to adhere down directly.

Finish adhering the letters to make the word HAPPY on the card front.
Pop up the Birthday sentiment piece over the Y in the HAPPY.
I adhered the new Gold Adhesive-backed Dots to the card and they work so well with the pearlized shimmer of the Glow of Harvest Specialty DSP!

This is a sweet and special Fall card for my first born Lehigh son in his school colors and a a great Fall theme for a September birthday!

Now it’s your turn to make a special birthday card – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List
Party Alphabet Dies [ 165263 ]
[165263]
$99.00
Glow Of Harvest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 168598 ]
[168598]
$5.00
Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119684 ]
[119684]
$14.00
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119686 ]
[119686]
$14.00
Golden Glow 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 167685 ]
[167685]
$14.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
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
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Party Alphabet Dies [ 165263 ]
[165263]
$99.00
Textured Tree Ring 3 D Embossing Folder [ 168220 ]
[168220]
$12.00
Gold Adhesive Backed Dots [ 168467 ]
[168467]
$9.00
strip twist card

strip twist card

by | Jul 8, 2026 | die cutting, In Colors, masculine cards, techniques

This card is a fun and easy variation on a plain die cut card. All you do is die cut and rotate!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, scrap for the sentiment die
Peaceful pine CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Hydrangea Hue CS: 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
Golden Glow CS: 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
Crisp Cantaloupe CS: 1/2″ x 5 1/4″

Adhere the strips in a row together on the right-hand side of the Peaceful Pine layer.
Die cut one of the circle dies from the Springtime Scenes die set through the middle of the colored cardstock strips.
Adhere the Peaceful Pine layer to the cardstock base.
Rotate the die 180 degrees and adhere into the original space you die cut it out of.
Stamp the sentiment in Hydrangea Hue ink and cut the excess off the bottom of the die.

Pop up on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the bottom edge of the Peaceful Pine layer.

Wrap the Peaceful Pine Bordered ribbon around the top of the card base and tie in a knot.
Adhere two Peaceful Pine butterfly embellishments to the card front and you have a beautiful fun strip twist card!

Try this technique today! Now it’s your turn to go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

swirled designs z fold card in 2 colors

swirled designs z fold card in 2 colors

by | Mar 20, 2026 | card samples, color theory, die cutting, masculine cards, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

This simple birthday card starts with the fun Online Exclusive Swirled Designs bundle! This bundle comes with 10 geometric dies with ovals, diamonds, flowers and stars perfect for birthday and all occasions cards!

Measurements:
BASE: Strawberry Slush or Cloud Cover CS:
5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 2 1/8″, 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″

Using the Tuxedo Black Memento ink pad, stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment on the lower center and then the lines image randomly on one of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layers around the sentiment.
Die cut the large and smaller starts from the Swirled Designs die set from the 2025-2027 In Colors DSP pack.
Using the silicone mat, I transfer my multipurpose glue into a fine tip bottle for easier application onto thin dies like these. If you are interested in this non Stampin’ Up! product – text me for the link!

Apply glue to the large star and adhere to the stamped layer.

Adhere the smaller stamps strategically around the larger star die.
Stamp the lines image in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on the other 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer and then the smaller star clusters in the matching ink for your cardstock color in each of the diagonal corners.

Score the base at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″, fold into a Z fold fun fold card.

Adhere to the inside of the card.

Place glue 1/4″ away from the edges of the front flap of the z-fold card base and adhere the other 4″ x 5 1/4″ paper that has the die cut on it.
Adhere some embellishments to the card and it is complete! This is one of the cards we will be making this coming Monday for my Studio Stamp-a-Stack! Register and come make cards with us – this group is a lot of fun!

What is a Stamp-a-stack? Come and make as many cards as you like – pay as you leave – count up the cards you got done and pay! $2.50 per card and make one of each or two or more of the ones you like or need!

Come get creative and create some artwork of your very own Monday, March 23rd starting at 1pm – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Here is a masculine version of this z-fold just by changing out the colors!
Product List
Swirled Designs Bundle (English) [ 167311 ]
[167311]
$42.25
Swirled Designs Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 167030 ]
[167030]
$19.00
With You In Mind Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164747 ]
[164747]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
2025–2027 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165300 ]
[165300]
$12.50
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165625 ]
[165625]
$14.00
Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165621 ]
[165621]
$14.00
Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165286 ]
[165286]
$9.00
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
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Blending Brushes Storage [ 160519 ]
[160519]
$16.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Swirled Designs Dies [ 167032 ]
[167032]
$28.00
Sparkle Dot Essentials [ 166991 ]
[166991]
$8.00
more color mondays – crumb cake, balmy blue and summer splash sneak peak

more color mondays – crumb cake, balmy blue and summer splash sneak peak

by | Feb 9, 2026 | card samples, card swap, die cutting, fun fold, In Colors, masculine cards, my favorites, online exclusives, stampin' tools, techniques

When I saw this stamp set in the Online Exclusives pre-order release I knew I would love it – I am a water baby and love the waves and the lake that I live on! So this set was perfect. These are coming in the new Online Exclusive product release in March – so this is a sneak peak!

This card is a center flap fun fold and so super easy but I LOVE the effect!

Measurements:
BASE: Crumb Cake CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at
5 1/2″ and cut from the score line down the
front from 1″ from either side.
Balmy Blue CS: 2 1/4″ x 4 1/2″
Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ length scraps for die cuts
2″ x 5 1/4″, scraps for the umbrella die cuts
DSP: 1 1/2″ wide scraps for beach towel

I stamped the water image on the Balmy Blue CS layer by stamping off first on my grid paper and then multiple times on the Balmy Blue to add motion and texture.

I used Balmy Blue ink and a blending brush on a scrap of 4 1/4″ wide Basic White CS.
I layered Summer Splash ink over the Balmy Blue blended area to add layers of color to the wave die.
I die cut the foam die out of Basic White CS and the wave area out of the blended Basic White colored cardstock.
I adhered the White foam to the blended area.
I adhered those wave pieces to the Balmy Blue stamped layer.
I cut the Crumb Cake base at 1″ from each side of the front of the card of the 4 1/4″ x 11″ cardstock base from the score line at the top of the card to the opening on the front section only.

I cut the wave layers to 4 1/4″ inches wide and then at 1″ from each side to create three piece.

I stamped the sand image on the three front panels of the card front in Crumb Cake ink just above where the waves will be adhered.
I adhered the three wave layers to the bottom of the card front panels.
I adhered the two side panels down to the back panel of the card.
I stamped the starfish on each corner in Crumb Cake ink and Happy Birthday sentiment in the middle in Summer Splash ink and adhered it to the middle in between the two wave panels.
I cut a 1 1/2″ piece from the Splash of Sparkles DSP and cut fringe on it end for the beach towel and saved a thin strip for the front sentiment.

I die cut the umbrella solid image in Basic White CS and the striped umbrella in Summer Splash and Basic White and alternately adhered the bands to the solid umbrella.

I adhered both to the middle front panel hanging off both sides being careful to only glue the center portions.

I stamped the sentiment on a thin strip of DSP and added it to the front.

I popped up the umbrella on Stampin’ Dimensionals on the left side only and therefore popped up the sentiment on the left side and glued it directly to the umbrella on the right side to make up the height differential.

Using the Stampin’ Blends alcohol marker Summer Splash Dark I colored five Iridescent Pearl embellishments for the card.
I adhered the pearls to the card front.
I adhered two clusters on the outside panels so you can see the pearls when the card is open and closed!
I love this simple fun fold and I LOVE this new stamp set.

Try this new stamp set when available or play with the ones you already own and create something today to warm up your day – one stamp at a time!

These stamps and dies will be released in the new Online exclusives release in March they are currently only available to demonstrators and in the starter kit so they will not be listed in the photo links below!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146982 ]
[146982]
$14.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 120953 ]
[120953]
$14.00
Splash Of Sparkles 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 167200 ]
[167200]
$16.50
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147105 ]
[147105]
$9.00
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147116 ]
[147116]
$9.00
Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad [ 163809 ]
[163809]
$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
Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 163826 ]
[163826]
$11.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels [ 158987 ]
[158987]
$7.50
more color mondays – pecan pie, mossy meadow and granny apple green

more color mondays – pecan pie, mossy meadow and granny apple green

by | Dec 22, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, die cutting, masculine cards, more color mondays, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays Color Challenge made me think of a masculine nature card and there is a upcoming suite in the new January to April 2026 mini catalog that fit the bill perfectly!

The new Nature’s Walk Suite is gorgeous with a great stamp set and coordinating dies but also TWO fabulous new coordinating papers and I didn’t even use those for this card! But I will make something soon to SNEAK PEAK some of the other products in this suite!

Measurements:
BASE: Mossy Meadow CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″
Granny Apple Green CS: 2″ x 4″, scrap for
sentiment
Pecan Pie CS: scraps for dies and under
sentiment

Building layers applies to many things in this project – not only physical layers but layers of color depth as in the first thing I did for this card. Instead of just die cutting the leaves die from a colored cardstock I blended color on one of the Basic White layers with Granny Apple Green and Mossy Meadow inks. Then I sprayed the layer with water to color lift and create some texture! Then I die cut multiple leaves to use on the card using every inch of the pretty paper I created even if it was only a leaf or two from the die!
I stamped the smaller leaf image in Granny Apple Green in opposite corners of the other Basic White layer. Then I stamped the speckled lines image in Mossy Meadow ink around the outside of the layer.

I blended Granny Apple Green around the edges and mounted it to the inside of the card base.

I stamped a sentiment on the upper center of the layer in Mossy Meadow ink from the Nature’s Symphony stamp set.
Then I started building the layers.

I added two log dies in Pecan Pie cardstock to the lower portion of the card front and started placing leaves around the card.

I stamped the two stamps from the inside layer of the card on a 2″ x 4″ Granny Apple Green layer and blended a little color on the edges, I added two strips for the sentiment and popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals over the Pecan Pie dies.
I added more leaf layers around the card and the sentiment.

I adhered five Shades of Green Hexagons around the card for some color coordinated embellishments!

I also stamped the speckled lines image in Mossy Meadow (truthfully I wish I had done this first as a background to add more depth under where the leaves are but I hopefully will think of that next time LOL!

I decided to add two more leaves to balance the sentiment piece on the left side.
I added some linen thread under the sentiment piece for a little more texture!

Remember when building layers you can always add if you feel it needs a little more “something” – that’s what building layers is all about – depth and texture!

Try to make a card building layers for that depth and texture – now go and create some art of your very own – one stamp – one layer at a time!

***Reminder this is a SNEAK PEAK from the upcoming January to April 2026 catalog available to customers January 6th so the photo links below will not have any sneak peak items listed.***

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146990 ]
[146990]
$14.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 133676 ]
[133676]
$14.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161717 ]
[161717]
$14.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [ 147095 ]
[147095]
$9.00
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147111 ]
[147111]
$9.00
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
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
[104199]
$5.00
Shades Of Green Hexagons [ 165233 ]
[165233]
$8.00