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OnStage@Home event

by nataliegramleystamps | Nov 29, 2023 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, new catalog, product reviews, sneak peak, stamps ink paper

On Saturday November 11th, I got to join demonstrators from around the world and craft together, here the state of the Stampin’ Up! company and get a sneak peak at some of the fun things we have in store for the beginning of the new year! We got a chance to preview the upcoming Stampin’ Up! January to April 2024 mini catalog and Sale-a-bration brochures. I pre-ordered lots of fun new products to share with you all. We got to craft together with the upcoming Bee Mine Suite of products.

We shared our photos and got a box of goodies to help celebrate the 35th anniversary of the company!
The event was presented on a worldwide platform in multiple languages and had multiple pages of resources and fun information!

We had multiple presenters and interesting presentations about the new products coming our way! We got to see the new catalogs filled with new products, stamps, papers, and supplies!

We listened to our CEO Sara Douglas talk about the inspiration of hosting all the 35 in 35 events this year and the amazing things the demonstrators of this company continually do.
I loved the three uniques that she presented – things that make us different! And this company is special!

We foster relationships that grow into friendships.
We create meaningful experiences that strengthen community.
We provide coordinating products that engage customers!

And we stamped together! Isn’t that the name of the game!!!

Loved being at this event!

Cannot wait to share all of the great things I learned. I have ordered the new catalogs to be mailed out in late December for the January start of Sale-a-bration and the new mini catalog. If you would like a new catalog please let me know and I will make sure that you are on my mailing list!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

more color mondays – sweet sorbet, daffodil delight and petal pink

by nataliegramleystamps | Oct 23, 2023 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, more color mondays, online exclusives, sneak peak, stamps ink paper, techniques

OnStage@Home is a special event for Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators coming up on November 11th – it is a craft along day where we are joined by Stampin’ Up! Executives to celebrate the year and talk about business for the upcoming year! We always get a sneak peak of some of the products in the upcoming mini catalog or new annual catalog! This year the set we will be crafting with is featured in the upcoming January to April 2024 mini catalog! It is called the Bee Mine Suite Collection and it features a sweet valentine’s Day bundle with bees and hearts called Bee My Valentine! Today’s More Color Mondays is a sneak peak into that suite and a fun accordion pop out card!

Measurements:
BASE: Sweet Sorbet 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
DSP: Bee Mine (available in January)
(3) 4″ x 5 1/4″
Pop Out Mechanism: Basic White 11″ x 1″
Basic Black layers: (4) 2 1/8″ x 2 5/8″
Daffodil Delight Layers: (4) 2″ x 2 1/2″

This a WOW card but super simple to put together!

Score and fold the Sweet Sorbet card base in half at the 5 1/2″ mark.
Adhere the striped side out of the Bee Mine DSP to each of the three sides – card front and two insides. (You can also put a Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer on the back for writing)

Cut a 1″ strip by 11″ and score at 2 3/4″, 5 1/2″, and 8 1/4″ – fold into a W.

Adhere the flat portion down to the outside edge in the center of the left inside panel.

Place adhesive on the outside flat edge of the mechanism and close the back of the card over the mechanism to adhere the strip to the back center of the inside of the card. Make sure that the center score line is lined up with the center score of the card base.

Adhere the Daffodil Delight pieces to the Black matte pieces.

Decorate and stamp the daffodil delight pieces with images and sentiments.

Decide the order of the small pieces and adhere the entire back to the first and last piece centering it over the pop out mechanism.

Placing adhesive only on the middle of the second and third sections of the mechanism adhere the second and third pieces to the pop out mechanism piece placing them in line with the first and last piece.

Decorate the card front. I added a bee and hearts blended with Petal pink ink and a sentiment. I added three Iridescent Pastel Gems to the card front to add a final touch of sparkle!

The card ingredients below will not have the Bee Mine Suite shown until January when they become available to customers.

Join me for More Color Mondays each week use these exact or similar colors and post your creation in the comment section of that Mondays Facebook post!

Try this easy fun fold with items you have in your stamp room and create some pop out fun of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$10.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119683]

$10.00

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159268]

$10.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$9.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147108]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

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

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$13.00

Small Blending Brushes

[160518]

$12.00

Iridescent Pastel Gems

[160429]

$8.00

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new mini catalog is just around the corner – more samples

by nataliegramleystamps | Sep 1, 2023 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, new catalog, sneak peak, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

There is so much in this new catalog that I cannot wait for it to go live Wednesday, September 6th – there is not enough space to show you all the great cards and things in here – hopefully you got yours – if not let me know!

The first card features the beautiful Winter Meadow DSP in colors of Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Blueberry Bushel, Moody Mauve and Smoky Slate! This is the Lost Lagoon background paper with the trees pattern that is soft and misty. The Silver and White Sheer ribbon compliments this design perfectly and the Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots tie in the Gray Granite card base color.

This simple single layer card uses Tuxedo Black ink and Real Red Stampin’ Write marker to color only the berries. I die cut NOEL in Smoky Slate and added the Black and White Gingham ribbon. The Adhesive-Backed Sprakle gems are the perfect finishing touch.

This 4″ square of Joyful Specialty paper cut at angles adds a little interest to the DSP layer. Adhered to the Cherry Cobbler base with a Cherry Cobbler Stylish Shapes circle die cut, the sentiment and stamped holly and berries come from the Christmas Classics stamp set1 The Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins tie in the gold foil accents in the Specialty paper!

Stars at Night is a lovely hybrid embossing bundle. Her on a Night of navy card base I adhered a Basic WHite layer embossed with the Stars at Night folder and added a square of the Shining Brightly Specialty paper from the Suite. The die cut in the middle is stamped in Coordinating Night of Navy ink and die cut. I stamped the sentiment from the same set and popped them up with Foam adhesive Strips.

I stamped the smallest snowflake from the Sparkling Snowflakes on the largest Nested essentials banner die in Lost Lagoon and popped it up over the Snowflake Magic Specialty paper mounted on Lost Lagoon cardstock base. The faceted Gems Trio pack adds a great sparkle along with the Silver and White Sheer ribbon.

The soft leaf pattern in the Joy of Christmas DSP makes a great background on Shaded Spruce cardstock base. The white Stylish Shapes die circle blended with Cherry Cobbler ink pops up over the Parakeet Party Metallic ribbon for a lovely sparkle over the red plaid patterned paper.
The Sentiment and the peak of the Pomegranate are from the Magical Meadow stamp set.

The Joy of Christmas DSP continues to shine on our next card with the Pecan Pie musical background paper and the Christmas berry and greenery in the center. The Tinsel Gems Four-Pack pick up the sparkle in the Silver Threaded Twine. The sentiment is from the Christmas Classics stamp set inked in Shaded Spruce to match the card base and the banner from the Nested Essentials die set.

The next card also lets the Joy of Christmas do most of the work the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece is mounted onto coordinating Cherry Cobbler and the Cherry Cobbler Stylish Shapes circle die features the stamps and sentiment from the Christmas Classics set. Iridescent Pastel Gems finish off the card with a sweet sparkle!

Another Specialty DSP shines on this next card featuring the Shining Brightly Specialty DSP and the Stars at Night bundle with dies cut from Gold Foil.

This card uses the same Specialty paper set on a Basic White cardstock base with Night of Navy ink and accents.

Coastal Cabana steals the show with this non traditional Christmas Winter card featuring the Sparkling Snowflake punch bundle!

Joy of Christmas DSP criss-crosses this embossed card front with the Merry Melody 3D embossing folder. The Winter Wishes sentiment is stamped in Cherry Cobbler on our new Deckled Circles die cut. The Iridescent Pastel Gems finish off this round of New Catalog samples!

Now go and make your list to order something new to make your Christmas cards with this year – if you need help designing a simple and elegant Christmas card let me know – I’m happy to help organize and design your order!
Go create some art of your own – one stamp at a time! Remember this fabulous catalog goes live September 6th!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119685]

$10.00

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$10.00

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$10.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$10.00

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

$10.00

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

$9.00

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$9.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

$9.00

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$9.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

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

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Merry Melody 3 D Embossing Folder

[156392]

$11.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$13.00

Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems

[161288]

$8.50

Adhesive Backed Milky Dots

[160582]

$8.00

Iridescent Pastel Gems

[160429]

$8.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins

[161627]

$7.50

Tinsel Gems Four Pack

[161623]

$8.00

Brights Stampin' Write Markers

[161696]

$35.00

Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon

[156485]

$7.00

Silver Threaded Twine

[159662]

$8.00

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more color mondays – cherry cobbler, granny apple green and shaded spruce

by nataliegramleystamps | Aug 28, 2023 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, more color mondays, new catalog, sneak peak, stamps ink paper

If you asked me what are classic Christmas colors I would say either our Real Red or Cherry Cobbler and our Shaded Spruce or Granny Apple Green. Nowadays there are plenty of variations on Christmas cards really anything goes – from pinks and purples to blues to brown. But I still love traditional Christmas cards – so today’s More Color Monday is all about traditional Red and Green!

It is also a sneak peak for the upcoming September to December catalog and I cannot believe I am writing that the mini is almost here! This year is 3/4 over – crazy! This Friday the catalog will go live and you will be able to order from this absolutely fabulous catalog!

Today’s More Color Monday starts with Gorgeous Designer Series paper – the Joy of Christmas 12″ x12″ DSP graces both the front and back covers of our new mini catalog and contains 12 sheets of 6 double sided designs in plaids and woody patterns and softly drawn Christmas foliage in hues of Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce, Pecan Pie and Pebbled Path.

Measurements:
BASE: Cherry Cobbler CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
DSP: 2″ x 5 1/4″ (2)
Scraps of Granny Apple Green and Shaded
Spruce for the Nested Essentials dies

Fold the base Cheery Cobbler CS in half and burnish with a bone folder for a crisp crease.
Adhere the 2″ x 5/14″ strips of DSP so that they butt up together in the middle of the card base and give an even 1/8″ border all around the card front.

Cut the smallest wide hexagon shape from a scrap of Shaded Spruce cardstock and the next biggest shape in Granny Apple Green cardstock.

Stamp the sentiment in Shaded Spruce ink in the center of the Shaded Spruce die cut. Stamp in Shaded Spruce ink and stamp off the pine bough stamp for a second generation lighter inking. Stamp on the Shaded Spruce die cut over the sentiment.

Adhere the Granny Apple Green die cut onto the center of the card front over the DSP, leaving an even border right to left.
Add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the Shaded Spruce die cut and place over the Granny Apple Green die.

Before adhering one side of the Shaded Spruce die wrap some 1/8 Metallic woven ribbon under the Stampin’ Dimensional. The color of this is Parakeet Party but because of it’s metallic hue it contains various shades of green and works well on this project!

For the same reason as the ribbon I added the 2022-2024 In Color Pearls to the card front – because of their metallic sheen I think the green color works well on this card!

Just changing the DSP and embellishments makes a brand new card! This sample uses the iridescent Basic Pearls and the new Silver and White Sheer Ribbon! I love white ribbon because you can color it to coordinate with your card! I used the Shaded Spruce Dark Stampin’ Blend Alcohol Marker on my Grid paper I used the brush tip side to die the ribbon to exactly match the cardstock – so very cool!

Here is another sample with a different sentiment from the Joy of Noel stamp set – the other bundle in this suite. and the embellishments are the Brushed Metallic Dots for a more rustic look!

Try to make a Christmas card with classic Christmas colors – go and create some Christmas art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Remember if you play in the color challenge consider uploading your art to the comment section of today’s Facebook post to share with everyone and inspire someone today!

Because these are sneak peak products they will not be included in the products below until after release one September 1st – check back to this post then if you would like to click on the new products to order!

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119685]

$10.00

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$10.00

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

$10.00

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

[147088]

$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

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Nested Essentials Dies

[161597]

$34.00

2022–2024 In Color Pearls

[161621]

$7.00

Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots

[156506]

$9.00

Parakeet Party 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon

[159196]

$9.00

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mini catalog sneak peak – did you get yours?

by nataliegramleystamps | Aug 25, 2023 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, new catalog, sneak peak, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

After 22 years of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator you would think I wouldn’t get so excited for a new catalog launch! LOL! I always think they cannot possibly come up with new stamps that I HAVE to HAVE!!! But this company is awesome and they out do themselves all the time! And this time they REALLY outdid themselves! This upcoming September to December mini catalog is one of the best I can remember. I received my pre-order this week and I couldn’t wait to get creating!

I have so many ideas and below are just a few samples! If you are not currently working with a demonstrator and would like me to send you a new mini catalog please message me and I will mail one out asap!

The first suite I took out and played with was the Joy of Christmas Suite – the whole suite is lovely, the dies are fabulous and the papers are classic! There are two stamp and die bundles in the suite, 2 packs of DSP, Loose Holly Gems and Sequins embellishments pack and Black and Vanilla Gingham ribbon. I loved it all and needed to get it to show you some wonderful projects!
The first card is a simple card using the dies from the Christmas Classics Bundle and ink blending for the background in Real Red and Shaded Spruce in true Christmas colors!

This next card uses non traditional Christmas colors in the same bundle but a different die in Blended Ink in Coastal Cabana, the background of the base and layered cardstock is embossed with a new embossing folder called Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder and embellished with the Tinsel gems Four-Pack.

The other stamp bundle in this suite is called Joy of Noel and the first card I make with this card was for Wednesday’s Blog Post and I cased the card on the cover of the mini catalog! The second card I made was this one below that starts with a Poppy Parade cardstock base, stamped with the NOEL stamp in coordinating Poppy Parade ink with die cuts colored with Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers in Lost Lagoon, Shaded Spruce and Poppy Parade. The die cut letters of Noel are popped up on Mini Dimensionals in More Dazzle 6″ x 6″ Specialty Paper and embellished with the Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins.

This next card is a simply stamped Christmas card from the same Joy of Noel bundle opting to only color the berries in Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Write marker and add the Noel die cut letters in Smoky Slate cardstock with Black and white Gingham ribbon and Adhesive-Backed Sparkle gems.

The next set of cards used the Sparkling Snowflakes Punch bundle. The card below is a peek-a-boo card in Coastal Cabana with a window die cut from the new Deckled Circles die set containing 14 concentric circles with a Deckled edge.

I love this color combination for snowflake cards – Coastal Cabana Gorgeous Grape and Azure Afternoon! This card below features all three of these colors in a whimsical Winter card on a Azure Afternoon cardstock base with a die cut fromthe Christmas Classics Bundle and the Tinsel Gems Four-Pack as the sparkle!

This next card also uses the Sprakling Snowflakes stamp set and all the colors as the previous card but also incorporates the gorgeous Silver and White Sheer Ribbon as it’s focal embellishment!

I fell in love with the Winter Meadow 12″ x 12″ Designer Series paper – the soft winter scenes were irresistible to me and I bought the whole suite because of the paper!
This first card from this suite features the stamp set, the dies and the paper. I added Tinsel Gems and Misty Moonlight Inner Braid ribbon for the embellishments.

This next card from this suite uses the soft Pebbled Path hued winter scene with a deer in the foreground, I added Pebbled Path ribbon, In Color Decorative Dots and a Stylish Shapes circle die with the Winter Wishes sentiment from the Winter Meadow stamp set. A super easy and elegant card!

The last card from this suite features the Misty Moonlight infused watercolored images of trees in a 4″ square with the Misty Moonlight Inner Braid Ribbon and the Neutral Adhesive-backed sequins around my favorite sentiment from this set!

I continue to create from this pre-order haul and will continue to share in upcoming Facebook and blog posts.

Let me know if you have not received a mini catalog yet and I will resent one in the mail, and if you are new to stamping or to me and would like me to become your demonstrator, please feel free to message me!

Go and make a list of your favorites from this catalog and I cannot wait to see what your list entails and what you must have first! Now go create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie