casing the upcoming catalog cover

casing the upcoming catalog cover

by | Aug 23, 2023 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, new catalog, sneak peak, stamps ink paper

I received the Upcoming Mini Catalogs and my pre-order last week and have been playing ever since! I have a ton of samples to share at my upcoming Open House in September and online in the upcoming weeks and months! This catalog is off the charts – one of my all time favorites – too many things I would love to have!!!
The cover of the catalog has a card I just had to CASE and start out my sneak peak blog post with! In shades of green the cover highlights one of my favorite suites in this catalog. On pages 28-31 the Joy of Christmas Suite is featured and the card that graces the cover is the one I made for you today. It is slightly different but copied from this sample.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
Basic White layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″ die cut with the
vertical inserts
Scraps: Poppy Parade for the sentiment
Lost Lagoon for the pine boughs dies
Basic White for the greenery garland x3

Stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink three greenery sprays. Color the evergreen boughs in Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends on all three stamped images.

Using the Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends combo pack – color and highlight the leaves on all three stamped sprays.
Using the Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends combo pack color the holly leaves with the light marker and highlight along the leaf veins with the dark marker and then color over the image again with the light marker.
Color the berries in Light Poppy Parade and then highlight ares in the Dark marker and cover the whole berry again in the light marker.
Die cut all three sprays in the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss.
Adhere the three sprays small tip to larger end in a circle wreath using Stampin’ Seal.
Die cut four Pine boughs die cuts in Lost Lagoon scraps.
Adhere to the back of the wreath at equal intervals.
Fold base card using your Bone Folder and die cut the vertical die cuts into the Basic White layer. I did three die cuts on the layer.
Adhere the Basic White die cut layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals to the card base.

Adhere the wreath and pine boughs to the center of the card base.

Stamp the sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto a 3/4″ Poppy Parade strip and punch the ends with the Banners Pick A Punch.
Adhere the sentiment to the center of the wreath.
Adhere three 2022-2024 In Color Pearls to the card front and you have a lovely Christmas card.

I cannot wait to see what things you fall in love with from this new upcoming mini catalog.
Need one let me know and I will mail it immediately or drop it off to you if you are local!

Go and create a list of all the items you will need to start making your Christmas cards this year. Go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

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
Christmas Classics Bundle (English)
[161977]
$52.00
Christmas Classics Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161970]
$21.00
Joy Of Noel Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161959]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2
[133679]
$10.00
Poppy Parade 8-1/2
[119793]
$8.75
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' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Christmas Classics Dies
[161976]
$37.00
Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154958]
$10.00
Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161682]
$10.00
Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154903]
$10.00
Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161680]
$10.00
Festive Pearls
[159963]
$7.00
more color mondays – pretty peacock, wild wheat and pebbled path

more color mondays – pretty peacock, wild wheat and pebbled path

by | Jul 17, 2023 | card samples, color challenge, more color mondays, new catalog, sneak peak, stamps ink paper

Not only is this a More Color Monday color challenge but I am using the Translucent Florals that demonstrators were able to pre-order from the upcoming mini catalog for our demonstrator only virtual craft day Creativity Now – It was a fun day with Demonstrators from around the globe that could be accessed live or on demand!

I really liked Pretty Peacock and Wild Wheat when I saw them paired together in a Designer Paper series design from the Fresh As a Daisy DSP and I wanted to pair it with a neutral so I picked Pebbled Path and really like the way this card turned out.

Measurements:
BASE: Wild Wheat 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
Layer: Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″
scrap: Basic White for die cuts

I started by brushing the edges of the Basic White layer with the Pebbled path ink and a Blending Brush. (you will see in the final finished photo that I decided to add a ring of Pretty Peacock to the inside of the Pebbled Path outside edge at the last minute because I wanted a little more Pretty Peacock on the base – you could add this now if desired!)
Then I added the twig sprig in Wild Wheat ink around the inside in a circular pattern.

On a scrap piece of Basic White I stamped one large flower in Pretty Peacock and then stamped a second image without re-inking the stamp – this will give you a lighter image in the same color in a lighter tone – this is called stamping off or second generation stamping.
Then I stamped the leaves in Wild Wheat and stamped two images both full strength. I added flower centers to both flowers in Wild Wheat.

Die cut the flowers and leaves.
Adhere the lighter flower directly to the card and slip the leaves under that flower above and below tipped at an angle.
Add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the darker flower and add to the upper left corner of the lighter flower image. Make sure that the stamped images cover the empty space in the center of the sprig circle on the base layer.
Die cut the smaller banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set and stamp the Happy Birthday in Pebbled Path ink from the Something Fancy stamp set and brush the edges in Pebbled Path ink with a blending brush. Add Stampin’ Dimensionals and add to the lower left hand edge of the flower images.
Cut a section of Wild Whaet ribbon and pull the end threads to create a fringe on both sides and adhere to the lower side of the sentiment piece.
Add the 2023-2025 In Color Dots embellishments and two Wild Wheat cardstock die cuts around the sentiment piece and the card base for added interest.
At this point I thought the card needed a little more Pretty Peacock so I removed the images and brushed the background with Pretty Peacock ink and added them all back! LOL I too get to the end of the design process and change my mind!
Try this or any of my past color challenges and post your efforts on the Monday Facebook post in the comments section! I am looking forward to seeing your creations! Now go and create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English)
[160416]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Wild Wheat 8 1/2
[161725]
$10.00
Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad
[161648]
$9.00
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
[150083]
$9.00
Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad
[161651]
$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' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Wild Wheat 3/8
[161628]
$8.00
2023–2025 In Color™ Dots
[161620]
$8.00
busy day – quick card

busy day – quick card

by | Dec 28, 2022 | card samples, techniques

If you have followed me for a while you know we have spent the last year in remodeling our forever home on the lake and today was a busy one finishing up lots of unfinished little odds and ends. We are blessed with the best contractor in the area and I was excited to get all the items on our punch list completed. The most exciting of the little jobs left was our kitchen backsplash – we debated whether to do one at all so it was a last minute add in and not completed in the initial pass through – but today they finished it and it is gorgeous!
Here is a peak at that project and the quick card I made today in the midst of all that busyness! It’s a lovely glass subway tile in pearlescent whites, grays and beige- I LOVE IT!!!
The card is also set in a background of white, this time with 1/4″ scrap strips. I placed half of them consecutively in the 3D embossing folder Timeworn Type. Then I adhered alternating strips of embossed and plain strips down a 4 1/4″ x 11″ piece of Basic Thick White cardstock scored in half at 5 1/2″. I then stamped the larger floral image in Smoky Slate on a Stylish Shapes circle die and the sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink (both from the Fitting Florets stamp set). I used a die from the same bundle Framed Florets in Silver Foil for the accent pieces and used the upcoming NEW embellishments – Opaque Adhesive-backed Gems (SNEAK PEAK) for the matching bling! I finished it off with the Gray Granite ribbon and there you have a quick and easy card for a busy day!
Hope you can sneak in a quick and easy card on your busy days because there is a great sense of accomplishment when you create your own art – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Framed Florets Bundle (English)
[162407]
$54.00
Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161815]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159229]
$8.75
Silver Foil 12
[156457]
$10.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
[147113]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$125.00
Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder
[156505]
$10.00
Framed Florets Dies
[160623]
$37.00
Gray Granite 1/4
[152463]
$7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
seaside bay flap fold sneak peak

seaside bay flap fold sneak peak

by | Dec 23, 2022 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, product reviews, sneak peak, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Well I fell in love with another seaside stamp set! What can I say I am attracted to water! The Seaside Bay stamp set is lovely and the 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper By The Bay is absolutely gorgeous!
Measurements
• By The Bay Designer Paper
o 3” x 6” scored parallel to the short end at just over 5-3/8” (2)
• Base Cardstock – Crumb Cake
o 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” (2)
• Balmy Blue Colored Cardstock for Sentiment die cut from the largest Scalloped Circles die
o 3-1/4” x 3-1/4” scrap (1)
• Optional Inside Cardstock Layer
o Just under 3″ by 5-1/4″ (1)
• Gold Distressed Specialty Paper
o 4-1/8” x 5-3/8” for card #2
• Basic White Cardstock
o 4-1/8” x 5-3/8” (1)
o scrap for second largest circle in Stylish Shapes Dies
o scrap for third largest circle in Stylish Shapes Dies for card #2

I will show you two cards made from one 6″x 6″ DSP piece each using an opposing side facing front. The measurements above are to make two cards. This card is my own version of a recent video I viewed from my sister demonstrator, Rachel (at the end I photographed some cards I made using her design with the paper and stamp set that she highlighted I thought it was such a fun and easy card I decided to make my own version using the Seaside Bay stamps and paper!

Below is the photo of the papers cut for the first card.

Cut the By the Bay Specialty DSP in half at 3″ and then score parallel to the short side at just over the 5 3/8″ mark. Fold and adhere to the middle upper edge of the Basic White layer.
Adhere the white layer onto the base Crumb Cake layer.
Stamp the sentiment onto the Basic White scrap that is die cut from the second largest Stylish Shapes stitched circle. Then stamp a second generation crab image onto the circle as well (second generation means to stamp full strength onto a scrap piece of paper and then onto the circle without re-inking the stamp! This will give you a lighter image in the same color.
Adhere the smaller white circle onto the Balmy Blue circle die cut with the largest scalloped circle die in the Scalloped Circle die set. Place adhesive onto the left side of the circle and adhere the circle off center on the DSP so the circle is peaking off the edge of the DSP overlapping the white and just touching the Crumb Cake CS outer edge.
When you open the flap this is what the card looks like!
I added Iridescent Pastel Gems onto the sentiment piece to finish this card.
Repeat the same process with the second piece but flip it so the other side is facing to the front of the card and replace the Basic White layer with the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper.
Because the Distressed Gold adds so much color and texture I only used one Basic White layer for the sentiment piece. Stamp the sentiment and add a Pearl stamp as well.
I added the Iridescent Pastel Gems to this sentiment piece also.
This is what this second card looks when the flap is open. I added a Basic White inside piece to the inside for writing and stamped on it.
This is such an easy fun fold – hope you are inspired to try this and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stamping,
Natalie

These are the cards I made from Rachel’s video examples – so cute these used the upcoming Sale-a-bration Adorable Owls stamp set and the Fancy Flora upcoming DSP!
country floral suite sneak peak

country floral suite sneak peak

by | Dec 17, 2022 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, sneak peak, stamps ink paper

The new mini catalog is due out in a couple weeks unbelievable how fast this year flew by!
January 5th starts the new January to April 2023 mini catalog. One of the things I love about being a demonstrator is the ability to order product early and before a catalog launch we can buy a few things to be able to prepare samples. This is the first set that I unpacked and am playing with! It’s called Country Bouquet punch bundle!

This first card uses the Country Gingham 6″ x 6″ DSP (48 sheets of 6 different gingham double sided gingham patterns in hues of Balmy Blue, Mint Macaron, Petal Pink and Sweet Sorbet) in a 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer in the Mint Macaron color.
The heart focal point is actually created with two stamps, the floral stamp is stamped in Sweet Sorbet and the second stamp is made up of the leave images and stamped in Mint Macaron to match the DSP. Because the stamps are clear photopolymer it is easy to line up the floral and leaf images! I fussy cut the large heart, stamped the double small heart outlines in Sweet Sorbet in the four corners and then stamped the double heart inserts in Mint Macaron. I stamped the sentiment in Sweet Sorbet in the center bottom and added new Iridescent Pastel Gems on either side of the sentiment.

This card sample used the heart punched out images in a surprising way! I stamped and punched out five hearts and adhered them in a circle using one small heart as the flower center. (Use a piece of copy paper and punch out the image on the copy paper and use as a guide to stamp the leaf image so that you can stamp the hearts and the leaves in the proper position to be able to punch them all out at once!
This card below uses the small leaf stem stamp in Parakeet Party as a background for the card. I stamped three of the open heart stamps in Sweet Sorbet and punched them out. Stamp the Happy Valentine’s Day sentiment onto a 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ strip to the left hand side and adhere to the lower third of the card. Adhere a 1″ x 5 1/2″ strip of the Country Gingham 6″ x 6″ DSP to the right hand side of the card over the sentiment piece. Adhere the three hearts over the 1″ strip – popping up the middle heart with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add Iridescent Pastel Sequins around the sentiment strip and this simple card is complete.
This card starts with a Sweet Sorbet cardstock base and stamps the small open double hearts around the perimeter of the card front. Cut a 3″ square and adhere to the upper middle of the card. Fussy cut a large heart stamped with Sweet Sorbet and Parakeet Party in a two step stamping technique. Adhere the large and smaller hearts from the punch around the large two toned heart and pop up the middle heart with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp the sentiment in the lower middle of the card front and adhere the Iridescent Pastel Sequins to finish off the card with some sparkle!
My last and final sample will be one of the cards we will be making at our next library class! January 20th at the Conneaut Lake Margaret Schontz Memorial library – reservations will be available 30 days before and the class is expected to sell out! So excited to be there again!
This card uses the Balmy Blue paper in the Country Gingham DSP pack cut to 4″ x 5 1/4″ and adhered to a Basic White Thick cardstock base. The smaller solid double heart stamp is stamped down the right hand side and then a 1″ x 4″ piece of the Sweet Sorbet paper is adhered in the lower third of the Blue DSP.
I stamped the punch hearts in Sweet Sorbet and punched them out and adhered the larger below the smaller that I popped up on Stampin’ Dimensionals. Using a scrap 1/4″ strip I stamped two open hearts and the “With Love” sentiment and added the Iridescent Pastel Sequins to the card for a little bling!

Hope you cannot wait to see all the great new products in this upcoming mini catalog! Go out and stamp your own creations and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie