dynamic swap cards

dynamic swap cards

I love getting the mail! More times than not being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator that participates in card swaps – I find happy mail in my mail box! It is always a thrill to open up a card and discover the design that the demonstrator on the other end dreamed up! I love the surprise of it all! What stamp set was used, what techniques, the embellishments and the fun extras are all such a creative inspiration! Hopefully they are for you also and that is why I share my monthly swaps – you get to see different demonstrator’s styles and stamp sets that I do not own and creative ways to do your cards!

the first swap card is from Carol S. and she used the Earthen Textures bundle of products (#161514) is the 10% saving bundle with the stamp set and coordinating dies. The suite (#161518) contains the bundle, the Earthen Elegance DSP and the Natural Wavy Trim (#161517) used on the card.

Jennie T’s card features the Festive and Fun stamp set (#162078) colored with Stampin’ Blends this fun fold I have detailed in a past blog post and it is easy to show off some fun DSP pieces!
The FREE sale-a-bration DSP Flight and Airy is featured in this swap card from Kathi D. It is paired with the Timeless Arrangements bundle of products (#161526) and Misty Moonlight Inner Braid ribbon (#161638).
Susan W’s bright and cheery swap card features the Spiral Dye background stamp (#156927) stamped in multiple colors. The sentiment is from Kindest Expressions (#161415).
This swap card from Judi M uses the Wintry Owls bundle (#162157) which is on the Last Chance list! It also features the Fragrant Forest background stamp (#162108) which is being carried over.
Vickie G’s swap card is a fun pop up design using the Beary Christmas Suite of products which are retiring soon but still available Beary Cute stamp set (#162016) and the Beary Christmas DSP (#162015) the Beary Christmas Memories and more pack is still available also (#162027)
Lori V created this swap card in Calypso Coral and Lost Lagoon using the Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle (#162889) available online currently!
Masterfully Made DSP is the highlight of this next swap card (#161192) made by Denise W. along with color coordination in the Masterfully Made Suite Collection (#161207)
This is a Swing and Sway fun fold swap card from Marie W. using the Zoo Crew Suite collection (#161319) The Zany Zoo stamp set (#161305) and the coordinating DSP (#161304) are so versatile in sweet animal print on one side and black and white geometrics on the other! She also used the Merry melody 3D embossing folder on the front panel (#156392).
Mimi H. used the book binding fun fold and the Little Monkeys Bundle with the retiring soon (still available) Garden Walk paper (#162227). She also used the Elegant Eucalyptus 3D embossing folder (#159170) this is a 2 pack of folders that fits in the mini Stampin’ Cut and Emboss!
This pretty swap card uses the Sparkling Snowflakes set from the current mini and will be a carry over product (#162158). Gale R. made the sentiment piece from the new Deckled Circles dies (#162286) another carry over product and the creative matte out of the coordinating tag for that bundle (#162164) the Sparkling Snowflakes Tag Topper!
This card is from one of my sister demonstrator side lines named Lyn L. and she used the Supremely Awesome (#161560) stamp set and the Deckled Rectangles die set (#159173) from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog!
This swap card used retired DSP called Dainty Flowers and the Natural Wavy trim which has been very popular (#161517) and the sentiment and inside stampings are from Dainty Delight (#161078)
This card is from Veronica S. and it uses one of my favorite papers out of the current mini catalog Merry and Bright DSP it sold out quickly but there are still items available on the Last Chance list if you are interested! She also used the Year to Celebrate stamp set (#162279) which is retiring soon and is on sale for $11.40 while supplies last. Current hostess code is SQAAWK23. In the new year I will be starting a program and sending a little something to everyone that orders using the current hostess code! Look for all the details soon!
And to finish off the November swap cards is an out of this world LOL swap card by Susan K. using the Stargazing DSP (#161175) and the coordinating Stargazing Suite (#161189) It’s such a bright and fun card! The inside sentiment reads “You’re stellar” Love that!
Hope these swaps inspired you to go out and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

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double flap kissing gate fold card

double flap kissing gate fold card

I modified another fun fold card and made a new one where the gate fold edges “kiss” the edges of the front flap instead of each other! I made a belly band to hold the card closed and made the square overlap to look like a Christmas present! I called it the Double Flap Kissing Gate Fold card! Hope you like it!

Measurements:
BASE: Real Red CS 5 1/2″ x 5 3/4″
scored on 5 3/4″ side at 3/4″ and 5″
Front Flap layer: 2 3/4″ x 6″
scored on 6″ side at 1/2″
Side Flap layers:
Basic White: 2 1/2″ square
DSP: 2 3/8″ square
Belly Band 3/4″ x 10″
Belly Band focal point
Real Red CS: 1 3/4″ square
DSP: 1 1/2″ square

Cut the Real Red base CS to 5 1/2″ x 5 3/4″ and score at 3/4″ and 5″.
Fold inward towards the middle.
Cut two strips of DSP to 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ and adhere to the outside gate fold 3/4″ panels.
Cut a piece of Basic White CS to 2 3/4″ x 6″ and score on the 6″ side at 1/2″.
Emboss the 5 1/2″ side and adhere the 1/2″ tab to the center top of the base card.
I closed the two side gate folds and made sure the front flap fit within those side gate folds.
Adhere an inside layer to cover up the flap connection. Adhere a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Basic White CS to the inside of the base CS. Pictured here under the front flap.
Stamp the sentiment on the inside 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece.
Adhere the DSP 2 3/8″ piece to the Basic White 2 1/2″ square matte. Adhere ONLY the right side to the right gate fold.
Create the belly band from a 3/4″ x 10″ piece of cardstock and I added a offset square focal point to look like stacked presents on the card.
Adhere the 1 1/2″ square DSP to the 1 3/4″ square of Real Red CS and adhere to the belly band so it will lie over the side flap.
Add a bow of Linen thread to the DSP square and Iridescent Rhinestone Gems to finish off this fun fold card!
Try something new today and create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

front flap merry bold and bright dsp card

front flap merry bold and bright dsp card

This front flap fun fold with the very fun and bright Merry Bold and Bright DSP is a fun and easy fun fold.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White 5 1/2″ x 7 1/4″
Score at 3″
4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ score at 1″
DSP: 3″ x 4″
2 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Inside Layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Score the larger piece of cardstock at 3″ and the 4 1/4″ square at 1″.

Adhere the 3″ x 4″ piece on the front left flap.
Adhere the 2 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ to the 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ larger section.

Adhere the 1″ fold onto the right center edge of the base card.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ onto the center of the inside base.
Stamp an inside sentiment in the center of the inside of the card.
Using the Stars at Night hybrid bundle three stars in Basic White cardstock and Cardstock Vellum.
Adhere them together using Stampin’ Dimensionals in between each star.

Adhere the star focal point in the center of the smaller front flap.

Adhere 5 Iridescent Pearls to the card front for a little bling to finish the card.

Try this fun and easy Front Flap fun fold with some bright Designer Series Paper.

Go and create some artwork one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie