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
card sketch #110 – black and white with a pop of color

card sketch #110 – black and white with a pop of color

by | Aug 20, 2025 | card samples, card sketches, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, sketch challenge

Today’s blog post is another card sketch! So fun to create from a starting point! Card Sketch #110 is so full of possibilities!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for the sentiment
Basic Black CS: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
1 1/8″ x 3 3/8″, 1 1/8″ x 4 3/4″
scrap for the sentiment matte
Mixed Media DSP: 1″ x 3 1/4″, 1″ x 4 1/2″

Adhere the Basic Black 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ layer to the Basic White card base.
Run the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the Pressed Flowers embossing folder. This is a standard embossing folder which requires a sandwich of the base plate and two cutting plates (2 – #3 plates)
Adhere the embossed layer onto the card base.
Adhere the pieces of Designer Series paper to the Basic Black Mattes.
Stamp the sentiment “You’re So Kind” from The Right Words stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Die cut the sentiment with the Stylish Shapes circle die. Adhere the white die cut to a Basic Black CS Spotlight on Nature die.
Adhere the longer matted black and white DSP piece on the bottom of the card front.
Adhere the smaller DSP piece across the other DSP piece.
Adhere the sentiment piece on Stampin’ Dimensionals and place in the right upper quadrant.
I adhered five Neutral Matte Dots around the card.

I love black and white cards with a pop of color! This card is a fun interpretation of the Card Sketch #110.

Try your hand at this sketch and see what you can design – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Mixed Media Florals Suite Collection (English) [ 164659 ]
[164659]
$128.00
Mixed Florals Bundle [ 164642 ]
[164642]
$56.50
Mixed Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 164639 ]
[164639]
$24.00
The Right Words Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 165316 ]
[165316]
$26.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 121045 ]
[121045]
$14.00
Mixed Media Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164638 ]
[164638]
$12.50
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
Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder [ 165614 ]
[165614]
$11.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]
[163580]
$35.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Neutral Matte Dots [ 165561 ]
[165561]
$8.00
mixed media pop out fun fold

mixed media pop out fun fold

by | May 9, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, my favorites, online exclusives, techniques

This is a fun movement card that has two “arms” that swing out from under a DSP covered box.

Measurements:
BASE: Poppy Parade CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Piece #1 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ score at 1/2″ and 1″
Piece #2 2 1/2″ x 3″
Piece #3 1″ x 3 1/4″ scored at 1/2″, 1″ and 2 3/4″
Pieces #4 and 5 (2) 2 1/4″ x 2 3/8″
Piece #6 1 3/8″ x 7 1/2″ scored
DSP
Piece #1 2 1/4″ x 3 1/4″
Piece #2 2 1/4″ x 2 3/4″
Piece #4 and 5 2 1/8″ x 2 1/4″

Take the 1 3/8″ x 7 1/2″ mechanism and score on the 1 3/8″ side at 1/2″ and 1″
turn on the 7 1/2″ side and score at the 2 1/2″ mark from the top score line to the upper edge and score at the 2 1/2″ mark below the bottom line to the bottom edge.

There are three long sections going down the 7 1/2″ side in the 1 3/8″ x 7 1/2″ layer.
Draw a mark 1/2″ inside the small score line.
Draw a line from the mark to the top of the score line on the narrower strip, then draw another line to the bottom of the score line on the equal strip.

Repeat on the other side.

Score the lines with the Take Your Pick tool.

Cut the four corners from the 1 3/8″ x 7 1/2″ piece.
Fold the scored pieces at the drawn lines.
One side will have an extra flap this will be positioned towards the card front. Bend the score line upwards.
Flip the mechanism over so that the extra flap piece is facing downwards and place glue on the top portion of the mechanism as shown in the photo below.
Place the glue side down on the back of the inside of the card – position the mechanism so it is in the center of the card butting up to the score line.
Close the card front and rub in the middle of the card to secure the glue and bottom of the mechanism to the inside of the card.
The center section of the mechanism should have the tab facing upwards at this point.
Place glue on the back center section – NOT ON THE TAB yet! – above the score line on the mechanism as in the photo below – and close the card front to secure the mechanism to the card front.
The mechanism will be secured on each side of the card and have the front tab free and two arms of the mechanism one off to each side.
Adhere the DSP pieces to the Poppy Parade cardstock pieces:
Adhere the 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 DSP piece to the 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ above the score lines.
Adhere the 2 1/4″ x 2 3/4″ DSP piece to the
2 1/2″ X 3″ piece.
Adhere the (2) 2 1/8″ x 2 1/4″ DSP pieces to the 2 1/4″ x 2 3/8″ pieces of cardstock.
Place glue on the left hand arm of the mechanism and position the 2 1/4″ x 2 3/8″ piece with the 2 3/8″ piece along the arm.
Place glue on the right hand arm and glue the 2 3/8″ side of the 2 1/4″ x 2 3/8″ piece to this arm of the mechanism.
Place a thin line of liquid glue to the back edge that is not scored and adhere to the tab on the mechanism.
Fold the mechanism cover at the second score line flatten out the cardstock and place glue on the outer edge and close the card and adhere it to the back portion of the card.
You will need to place the “wings” of the mechanism under the cover before closing the card. This will be the cover for the pop out mechanism!
Take the 1″ x 3 1/4″ cardstock piece and score at 1/2″, 1″ and 2 3/4″
PLace glue on the single tab and place face down in the center of the cover and close the card to secure rubbing over the card to let the glue adhere.
Fold the other side at the second score line and place glue on the first section only. Close the card and secure the cardstock piece to the inside of the card front. It will form a pop up box for the 2 1/2″ x 3″ card stock piece to adhere to.

Place liquid glue to the front of that box.

Lie the 2 1/2″ x 3″ DSP covered piece – face down with the DSP facing down towards the DSP on the cover piece and close the card front and rub on the mechanism to adhere this piece to the upper box.
I stamped two tulip images from the Mixed Florals stamp set and colored them with Poppy Parade, Petal Pink and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends markers and then die cut them.
Now the mechanism and the covers are complete and this is what the card inside will look like.
I cut up one of the tulip images and adhered pieces to the pop out wings of the mechanism so that flowers appear when the pop out is engaged!
I also stamped two sentiments from the Mixed Labels stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and die cut with the sentiment dies from that set.
I placed the “I’m so glad we’re friends on the inside cover of the mechanism.
I adhered the second tulip image to the outside of the card.
I popped up the other sentiment piece on the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I added Silver edged sheer ribbon around the card for closure.
I added some of the extra tulip pieces leftover from the inside of the card and popped them up over the ribbon to hold it in place and added Basic Grey and Smoky Slate Pearls to the card to finish it off with a little sparkle!

This is a perfect WOW card for that someone special!
Try this or another one of my fun fold tutorials and go 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
Mixed Florals Bundle [ 164642 ]
[164642]
$56.50
Mixed Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 164639 ]
[164639]
$24.00
Mixed Labels Bundle (English) [ 164653 ]
[164653]
$39.50
Mixed Labels Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 164643 ]
[164643]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119793 ]
[119793]
$8.75
Mixed Media Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164638 ]
[164638]
$12.50
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]
$130.00
Mixed Florals Dies [ 164641 ]
[164641]
$39.00
Mixed Labels Dies [ 164652 ]
[164652]
$21.00
Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154958 ]
[154958]
$11.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154885 ]
[154885]
$11.00
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154893 ]
[154893]
$11.00
Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls [ 163416 ]
[163416]
$7.50
world book day card

world book day card

by | Apr 23, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, In Colors, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

Did you know that today is World Book Day?Besides crafting, stamping and scrapbooking – I love to read and listen to books! So what better thing to do but combine the two and create a bookmark fun fold card!

Measurements:
BASE: Shy Shamrock CS: 5 1/2″ x 11″
scored at 4 1/4″, 8 1/2″ and 10 3/4″
2″ x 5″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
scrap for the sentiment
DSP: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and 1 3/4″ x 4 3/4″

Score the 5 1/2″ x 11″ Shy Shamrock base at 4 1/4″, 8 1/2″ and 10 3/4″.
Fold the card base in half at the 4 1/4″ score line then fold the 8 1/2″ score line back towards the middle score line.

Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ DSP layer to the card front below the 2 1/2″ piece. Fold the 1/4″ score line into a mountain fold and place glue under the score line and along the bottom of the 2 1/2″ piece. Hold the 2 1/4″ piece until the glue sets.

Tie a ribbon around the left side of the card.

Stamp the “you’re a solid *****” sentiment
Stamp the “happy birthday” sentiment below the first sentiment.

Color the five stars with the Dark Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends marker.

Punch a hole in the top middle of the 1 3/4″” x 4 3/4″ DSP piece from the Hole Punch Assortment.

Cut a small piece of ribbon 3-4 inches, loop in the middle and put one edge through the hole punch.

Tape the ribbon on the back end of the DSP.
Adhere the DSP to the 2″ x 5″ Shy Shamrock cardstock piece. This is the bookmark for the card.

Stamp “this one’s for the books” sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on a scrap piece of Basic White paper.

Die cut around the sentiment with the Perennial Dies.

Pop up the sentiment die onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and place over the ribbon and part of the pocket.

Place the new 2025-2027 In Color Dots around the sentiment.
This card is perfect to celebrate the book lovers in your life.

Now go and create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
For The Books Bundle (English) [ 164843 ]
[164843]
$28.75
For The Books Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164836 ]
[164836]
$18.00
Mixed Media Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164638 ]
[164638]
$12.50
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
Water Painters [ 151298 ]
[151298]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
For The Books Dies [ 164842 ]
[164842]
$14.00
Perennial Postage Dies [ 162607 ]
[162607]
$33.00
White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Woven Ribbon [ 164634 ]
[164634]
$9.50
february swap cards

february swap cards

by | Mar 28, 2025 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, masculine cards, online exclusives, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper, techniques

I LOVE getting HAPPY MAIL!
What is Happy Mail – for me it’s most anything sent by mail that is not advertising, junk or bills! When you get a hand written card in the mail doesn’t it bring you joy?
Demonstrator swaps are like that too! Every month I participate and cannot wait to get 10-20 cards in the mail from sister stampers that create some lovely cards for me to share with you all!

The first card is actually a late arrival from my January Swap that arrived in the mail after I posted my January Swap blog so this one features the most popular Sale-a-bration requested FREEBIE – the Bloom Impressions DSP. Carol S’s swap card uses that Sale-a-bration DSP paired with the Beautiful Butterflies dies and the Painted Plaster 3D embossing folder. For all of you that EARNED this gorgeous paper here is a lovely idea for how to use it on your own creations!

This Mediterranean Blooms DSP card from Lyn L shows an easy way to create a card using our gorgeous Designer Series papers as the main attraction! She used the coordinating bundle on top of the DSP.
Marie W’s swap card features the Linked Together bundle from the current January to April 2025 mini catalog products to create a lovely die cut creation full of colorful flowers and sentiment oval die set atop the neutral Country Woods DSP.
Judith P’s masculine swap card used the Terrific Toadstools bundle in neautral shades of Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla and Basic Black with splatters of Craft White ink over it to create a “magical” vibe!
Jeanna T’s swap card gives us an excellent peak at the newly released Online Exclusive suite Botanical Textures that features the Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder, gorgeous masculine paper showing textured textiles in neutral shades and great dies and stamps to coordinate!
The Thankful Garden Bundle with it’s coordinating die, masks and stamp set is featured on Veronica S’s swap card in Bubble Bath and Lemon Lime Twist set on a background of contrasting black and white for a stunning thank you card! This is the first time I have seen the Starburst Sequins from the Lovely Garden Suite and they are stunning!
STARBURST SEQUINS #165539 $7.50
* 180 adhesive-backed pieces
* 5 mm, 6mm
* Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, white
This delightful swap Thankful Garden card is from Carol S. Using the sentiment from the Country Birdhouse stamp set and the flowers and foliage from the new Thankful Garden bundle with masks for easy coloring this cards focal pieces pop in Melon Mambo and Garden Green set on Black and White! The rectangular dies from the Textured Notes bundle set the tone on both the front and inside of the card.
Susan W’s swap card in beautiful green hues features the Layering Florals embossing folder, the Winter Meadow DSP, the Everyday Details stamp set and the coordinating (retired) Everyday Details dies and the Shaded Spruce ribbon all set on a Shaded Spruce card stock base.
Robin C’s swap card features the lovely Wildflower Birthday Suite of products including the Wildflower Specialty Designer Series Paper and die cut sheets, the Spotlight on Nature dies, and the eyelet embossing folder for a fun Gatefold Offset fun fold card with coordinating envelope flap with an additional piece of Designer Series paper!
This Tower card fun fold from Nancy F uses a fun stand alone display card featuring the Lovely Garden DSP and the sentiment from the Bright Borders stamp set and the coordinating To the Point Label punch for a very springtime card! She also decorated her envelope flap with DSP – clever!
Lori V’s swap card uses a belly band with a die cut from the Mixed Labels bundle to close around this gorgeous DSP from the Mixed Media Suite. But the best is the surprise inside with a pop up floral arrangement from the Mixed Florals bundle over the Painted Plaster 3D embossing folder panels!
The last card in my February Swap collection is from my upline Denise W and she made a Tri-fold Shutter card – fancy! I will be highlighting my own version on one of my upcoming blog posts and I will teach you have to make this fun card! Denise used Petunia Pop In Color for the base card and the Meant To Bee bundle with coordinating DSP to complete the look!
Hopefully we inspired you with all these fabulous swap ideas and now it is your turn to go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie