more color mondays – misty moonlight, secret sea and cloud cover

more color mondays – misty moonlight, secret sea and cloud cover

by | Nov 17, 2025 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, In Colors, masculine cards, more color mondays, my favorites, new catalog, specialty papers, techniques

Today’s More Color Monday’s color challenge features the Peaceful Garden Suite Collection of products highlighting the Misty Moonlight, Secret Sea and Cloud Cover blue tones.

I will also be teaching you the layering circles technique which is a cool layering technique!

Measurements:
BASE: Misty Moonlight CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Secret Sea CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Cloud Cover CS: 3 3/4″ x 5″
Peaceful Garden DSP: pick three designs for
die cutting
Peaceful garden Glimmer Paper: for die cuts
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, 1/2″ strip for
sentiment

I used the Spotlight on Nature nested circles die set and choose the second, third, fourth and fifth circles from the largest.

DSP design #1 cut one each from the smallest and largest circle die.
Glimmer Paper: cut one each from the third and fourth circle sizes.
DSP design #2 cut one each from the third and fourth circle sizes.
DSP #3 cut one each from the smallest and largest circle die.

Lay them out so that the top row the design #1 smallest circle starts the row and next is Glimmer Paper second smallest then DSP #2 second largest circle and last in the top row is DSP #3 largest circle.

On bottom row DSP #1 largest circle, then Glimmer Paper second largest circle then DSP #2 second smallest and lastly DSP #3 smallest circle.

Starting with the bottom row adhere the second largest circle to the largest circle move the Glimmer Paper circle so that the curves of the circle on the left side line up.
Adhere the next circle on top of the Glimmer Paper this will be DSP #2 or the second smallest circle and then adhere the smallest circle on top of the entire stack matching up the left curve of the circles.
Start on the top row with the largest circle on the bottom and adhere the second largest circle so that the right-hand side of the curve of the circles line up.
Adhere the second smallest circle which will be the Glimmer paper on top of the first two circles matching up the right sided curve of the circles.
Then adhere the smallest circle on top of the Glimmer Paper circle.
This is how they will look completely adhered.
Cut both circle bunches in half.
Swap the bottom halves of the circles and slide the pieces until the papers match up and look like they are swirling into one another.
Emboss the Cloud Cover layer in the Peaceful Greenery embossing folder and adhere to the Secret Sea layer and then adhere those two layers onto the Misty Moonlight card base.
Place the two pieces of the layering circles on the card base and place then so they are equidistant from the edges of the card. Adhere the bottom part of the circles to the card base.
Using a Basic White 1/2″ strip, stamp in Secret Sea ink the Peace, Love & Joy from the Peace on Earth stamp set.

If you slide the end of the strip into the punch you can cut one side at a time and therefore make the banner any size you wish! Place one end of the strip into the Banner Sayings punch and cut one end of the strip into a banner edge.

Place the other end of the strip through the other end and lift up the banner cut edge above the punch so that you only cut the remaining side!
Glue the top half of the layering circles above the bottom circle offset so that the matching DSP lines up.

Pop up the sentiment strip and place over the entire length of the layering circles.

One o fthe things I love about these Traditional Sparkling Sequins is that you can color them with our Stampin’ Blends markers! I used the dark Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends marker as well as the Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blends markers to color the blue sequins and added it to the card around the sentiment piece.
I wanted to add a dove on the right hand side but the dove faces the other way so I cut the dove upside down on the Secret Sea Glimmer paper so that it would face the opposite way!

I popped it up on Stampin’ Dimesionals and placed it as if it was sitting on the right-hand side of the sentiment strip to finish off the card!

This is a stunning card and although it requires a little extra die cutting and adhering the layers together it is not difficult to do and the effect is well worth it!

Try this layering circles technique with your stash and let me know how it turns out!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Peaceful Garden Suite Collection (English) [ 165932 ]
[165932]
$90.50
Peace On Earth Bundle (English) [ 165925 ]
[165925]
$38.50
Peace On Earth Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165918 ]
[165918]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165621 ]
[165621]
$14.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 153081 ]
[153081]
$14.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Peaceful Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165917 ]
[165917]
$12.50
Peaceful Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Paper [ 165929 ]
[165929]
$10.50
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
[165285]
$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
Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161672 ]
[161672]
$11.00
Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 153108 ]
[153108]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Peaceful Greenery 3 D Embossing Folder [ 165928 ]
[165928]
$10.00
Peace On Earth Dies [ 165924 ]
[165924]
$24.00
Traditional Sparkling Sequins [ 165875 ]
[165875]
$8.00
more color mondays – misty moonlight, secret sea and crumb cake

more color mondays – misty moonlight, secret sea and crumb cake

by | Nov 10, 2025 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, die cutting, embossing folders, In Colors, masculine cards, more color mondays, my favorites, techniques

OOHHH!! I love the way this More Color Monday challenge card turned out! Beautiful strong masculine colors with fabulous Glimmer sparkle!

Measurements:
BASE: Crumb Cake CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 4″ x 5 1/4″
Misty Moonlight CS: 2″ x 5 1/2″
Secret Sea CS: 3 3/4″ x 4 1/4″
Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper: 1 3/4″ x 4″,
scrap for the stars
Basic White CS: scrap for die cut

Die cut the larger trees in the Secret Sea CS layer and the smaller trees out of the Misty Moonlight layer.

Place them on top of each other and adhere together.

Emboss the Crumb Cake layer in the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder.
Place the die cut strips on the embossed layer and cut off the excess on the Misty Moonlight layer. Adhere the small Misty Moonlight pieces cut off on the outside under and slightly above the Secret Sea layer.
Adhere the die cuts to the embossing layer and adhere to the base card.
Adhere the Glimmer Paper layer to the bottom of the card slightly overlapping the tree die cut layer.
Color the light blue Traditional Sparkling Sequins with the brush tip of the Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blends.
Cut the larger sentiment die cut from the Peaceful Gardens die set and stamp the sentiment from the Light & Wonder stamp set in Secret Sea ink. Adhere to the bottom of the card over the Glimmer layer and the bottom of the tree die cuts.

Place the colored sequins around the sentiment.

I finished the card by die cutting the triple star die in the Secret Sea Glimmer Paper – this Glimmer paper is so pretty and by placing the three stars in the sky above the trees there is sparkles on the bottom as well as the top of the card! It balances it out!

If you do not have some of our Glimmer paper it is one of those great accessories as far as paper goes – a little goes a long way to make your cards next level!

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
Peaceful Garden Suite Collection (English) [ 165932 ]
[165932]
$90.50
Basic White 8 1/2
[166780]
$14.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2
[120953]
$14.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2
[153081]
$14.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2
[165624]
$14.00
Peaceful Garden 12
[165929]
$10.50
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
[165285]
$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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Distressed Tile 3 D Embossing Folder [ 162189 ]
[162189]
$10.00
Light & Wonder Dies [ 165762 ]
[165762]
$38.00
Traditional Sparkling Sequins [ 165875 ]
[165875]
$8.00
more color mondays – misty moonlight, flirty flamingo, and granny apple green

more color mondays – misty moonlight, flirty flamingo, and granny apple green

by | Sep 22, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Cut and switch cards are super easy and fun – easy to make multiple cards.

Today’s More Color Mondays features Misty Moonlight, Flirty Flamingo, and Granny Apple Green.

Measurements:
BASE: Misty Moonlight CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, scrap for the die
Granny Apple Green CS: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″, scrap
for the die
DSP: (2) 3 3/4″ x 5″
Specialty Paper: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Flirty Flamingo CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for the die
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for the
sentiment die

Measure and mark 1 1/4″ on one side from the top and bottom and 2″ on the other side from the bottom and the top
Cut all three Designer Series Papers from the 1 1/4″ to the 2″ mark diagonally.

Cut and swap the three pieces of Designer Series Paper.
Take the Irresistible Designs Specialty Paper and color it with the three colors from More Color Mondays color challenge with Blending Brushes.
Adhere the Granny Apple Green layer to the Misty Moonlight base.
Adhere the Flirty Flamingo layer to the Granny Apple Green layer.
Adhere the mixed DSP cuts to the Flirty Flamingo layer.
Die cut the large foliage sprigs out of the Misty Moonlight, Granny Apple Green, and Flirty Flamingo layers.

Die cut the large banner 3 times out of Basic White CS scraps.
On each die cut stamp sentiments in the More Color Mondays colors and blend the matching color around the edges.

Adhere the foliage sprigs to the right-hand lower corner of each of the three cards.

Pop up the sentiment piece on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere over the foliage die in a different color.
Add three Basic Rhinestones Jewels around the sentiments.
Cut and swap cards are so fun!
Try this card with your own supplies and see what you can come up with.

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Mixed Media Florals Suite Collection (English) [ 164659 ]
[164659]
$128.00
The Right Words Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 165316 ]
[165316]
$26.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Irresistible Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 165305 ]
[165305]
$10.00
Mixed Media Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164638 ]
[164638]
$12.50
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 141416 ]
[141416]
$14.00
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146990 ]
[146990]
$14.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 153081 ]
[153081]
$14.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147052 ]
[147052]
$9.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [ 147095 ]
[147095]
$9.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 153118 ]
[153118]
$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
Mixed Florals Dies [ 164641 ]
[164641]
$39.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [ 144220 ]
[144220]
$6.00
more color mondays – night of navy, misty moonlight and calypso coral

more color mondays – night of navy, misty moonlight and calypso coral

by | Aug 11, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, embossing folders, more color mondays, my favorites, online exclusives, techniques

This year Stampin’ Up! added a new line of cardstock called Two-toned cardstock.

This cardstock is printed color, because the color is printed on the surface of the paper it leaves the core of the paper white! This opens up a world of possibilities for tearing and sanding!

Today’s More Color Monday color challenge card uses this new cardstock with embossing and sanding and features a rich color combination of Night of Navy, Misty Moonlight and Calypso Coral.

Measurements:
BASE: Night of Navy CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Misty Moonlight CS: (2) 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ and a scrap
strip for the sentiment piece
Calypso Coral Two Toned cardstock:
3″ x 5 1/4″

I started with a different sentiment for this card but liked it so much that I decided to make this a birthday card for my best friend and soul mate, his birthday is today so if you see Kevin wish him a great one!

Take the two-toned cardstock and emboss with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder.
Take a sanding block or a nail file and gently rub over the embossed surface rubbing away a layer of cardstock to reveal the white core in elevated areas of the embossed design.

Emboss the 2 Misty Moonlight strips with the Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder so that the corrugated lines are perpendicular to the long side of the strip. This will make the strips appear more like a ruffled effect when added to the card front.

Adhere the Misty Moonlight embossed strips to the top and bottom edges of the Sunflower embossed Two-toned cardstock.

Distress the edges of the Misty Moonlight Corrugated embossed edges.

Adhere the embossed images to the center of the card front.

Stamp the sentiment onto the strip scrap and fussy cut a banner edge to the right hand side
and adhere on top of the sunflower embossed area.

I added Navy Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots for a finished coordinated sparkle!

This new paper delivers a punch with the white core! It is now available in all the Stampin’ Up! Core and In Color Collections! Try some soon and see what all the excitement is about!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Spring Corners Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164738 ]
[164738]
$20.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 153081 ]
[153081]
$14.00
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 100867 ]
[100867]
$14.00
Calypso Coral 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 166674 ]
[166674]
$10.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147110 ]
[147110]
$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
Mini Corrugated 3 D Embossing Folder [ 165559 ]
[165559]
$11.00
Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]
[166145]
$12.00
Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots [ 166139 ]
[166139]
$8.50
more color mondays – secret sea, lost lagoon, and misty moonlight

more color mondays – secret sea, lost lagoon, and misty moonlight

by | Jun 16, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, In Colors, kits, masculine cards, more color mondays, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection

Today’s color challenge for this week’s More Color Mondays features Secret Sea, Lost Lagoon, and Misty Moonlight. This extended Z fold fun fold card is a paper pumpkin alternative for the Mountain Majesties May 2025 Paper Pumpkin.

Measurements:
BASE: Misty Moonlight CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″
Lost Lagoon CS: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
Envelope piece: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and scrap for die
PP card: 2 1/8″ x 5 1/4″
Secret Sea CS: scrap for die

Score the Misty Moonlight CS at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″.
Cut a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece out of the envelope.
Cut the Mountain Majesties card into a fourth 2 1/8″ x 5 1/4″.
Adhere the envelope piece onto the Lost Lagoon layer.
Adhere the 2 1/8″ card piece to the left hand side of the Lost Lagoon layer.
Die cut the Secret Sea scrap with one of the larger Spotlight on Nature dies.
Die cut the other side of the envelope with a smaller die cut from the Spotlight on Nature dies set.
Adhere the Secret Sea die cut above and to the right of the Lost Lagoon layer.
Adhere the Lost Lagoon layer onto the first panel of the z-fold.
Adhere the Two-toned Sparkle Gems around the card to finish it.

This is a fun alternative card from the May 2025 Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin.

Try a Paper Pumpkin subscription and see what alternatives you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 133679 ]
[133679]
$14.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 153081 ]
[153081]
$14.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
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]
$140.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]
[163580]
$35.00
Two Tone Sparkle Gems [ 164633 ]
[164633]
$9.50