triadic color theory charming day fun fold card

triadic color theory charming day fun fold card

by | Jul 21, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, color theory, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, my favorites, online exclusives, techniques

All this month we explored color theory in my posts and in my classes – this is a triadic color combination taking inspiration from our new Online Exclusive suite Floral Charm and our awesome Color Coach!

This easy Book Bind fun fold uses three colors that are positioned in a triangular pattern on the Color Wheel – Night of Navy, Timid Tiger and Mossy Meadow.

Measurements:
BASE: Night of Navy CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2 and 6 3/4″
scraps for leaf dies
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ squares (1) 3″ x 4″
Floral Charm DSP: 1″ x 4″

Place glue in between the two score lines and adhere the panels together to make a book bind fun fold.
Adhere the 1″ x 4″ DSP strip to the outside left-hand panel.
Stamp the “Hey” sentiment from the Charming Day stamp set in Night of Navy ink on the upper left-hand corner of one of the 4″ square layers add an ellipsis (those three dots after a word that is used to indicate a pause) with the Night of Navy Stampin’ Write marker.
Place this Basic White 4″ square in the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder and emboss that layer.
Adhere to the right-hand panel of the card front.
I stamped the branch and the inside sentiment from the Charming Day stamp set in Night of Navy ink on the other 4″ square layer and adhere to the inside of the card.
Stamp the floral image from the stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on the 3″ x 4″ Basic White layer.

Using the Blender Pen, color the flower with Timid Tiger ink and the leaves with the Mossy Meadow ink. Die cut the flower, and pop it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals in the opposite corner as the “Hey” sentiment.

Cut the longer leaf die cut in half and tuck all three foliage pieces under the popped up floral image.

Adhere the Navy Opal Rounds Assortment embellishments for a perfectly coordinated finishing touch! I love triadic color combinations the colors are very balanced and pleasing.
Search the color coach page in our current catalog if you do not have one it is a worthwhile investment! Choose a triadic color combination and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp, one color at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 100867 ]
[100867]
$14.00
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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Distressed Tile 3 D Embossing Folder [ 162189 ]
[162189]
$10.00
Opal Rounds Assortment [ 163298 ]
[163298]
$8.50
easy beautiful gallery dsp card

easy beautiful gallery dsp card

by | Jul 16, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, new catalog

Designer Series Paper makes card making a breeze.

The Beautiful Gallery DSP feels like the images should be on an art museum wall. This is an easy DSP card for this lovely summer day, even if it rains! this card will bring a smile to anyone’s face!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic Beige CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, scrap for the sentiment
Mossy Meadow CS: 3″ x 5 1/2″
Embossed and cut in half
DSP: 3 1/4″ x 5 1/2″

Emboss the Mossy Meadow CS with the Damask Design Embossing Folder.
Cut the Mossy Meadow Layer in half to
(2) 1 1/2″ x 5 1/2″.

Adhere the two pieces of Mossy Meadow CS to the edges of the card leaving a 1/8″ border to the right and left.

Adhere the DSP layer to the center of the card over the two Mossy Meadow layers.
Die cut the long banner from Stylish Shapes dies set in Basic Beige CS.

Stamp the “Thinking of You” sentiment from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set in Mossy Meadow ink.

Adhere the sentiment die on Stampin’ Dimensionals and set it in the right hand corner.

I adhered three Mossy Meadow Low Profile Sparkle Dots to finish off the card.

Try using some of the Designer Series Paper in your stash and making some great cards of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection (English) [ 165217 ]
[165217]
$139.25
Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165198 ]
[165198]
$18.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[166780]
$14.00
Basic Beige 8 1/2
[164511]
$14.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2
[133676]
$14.00
Beautiful Gallery 6
[165196]
$12.50
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147111 ]
[147111]
$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
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Low Profile Dots [ 164658 ]
[164658]
$7.50
so swirly multi-panel fun fold card

so swirly multi-panel fun fold card

by | Nov 22, 2024 | card samples, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, my favorites, online exclusives, techniques

This is a easy and simple fun fold.
I haven’t played with the Magnolia Mood Bundle for a while and this card allows the gorgeous flower die cuts to shine!

Measurements:
BASE: Berry Burst CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 1 1/4″ and 4 1/4″
(2) 1″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS: 3″ x 5 1/4″
(2) 2 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
4″ x 5 1/4″
scrap for die cut
Mossy Meadow CS: scrap for die cut

Emboss the (3) 1″ x 5 1/2″ and (2) 2 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ in the So Swirly embossing folder.
Adhere the 1″ strip to the left hand inside panel.
Adhere the middle panel with the Basic White embossed layer.
Close the card base and adhere the Basic White embossed layer to the panel to the right of the score line.
Adhere the Berry Burst embossed layer to the smaller panel.
Stamp the inside sentiment to the 3″ Basic Whit layer and adhere to the right side of the inside score line.
Adhere the Berry Burst embossed layer to the outside of the 3″ Basic White layer.
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment in Berry Burst ink on the medium Stylish Shapes square die diagonally.
Color the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer with Blending Brush and Berry Burst ink. Spray the layer with water from a Stampin’ Spritzer.
Die cut the large Magnolia flower die from the Magnolia Mood die set. Die cut the same flower in Mossy Meadow CS. Adhere the flowers only on top of the Mossy Meadow CS die.
Adhere the flower to the Stylish Shapes square and adhere the focal point to the outside smaller panel.
I love the So Swirly embossing folder as the backdrop for the beautiful Magnolia image and this fun fold!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Magnolia Mood Bundle (English)
[163507]
$54.75
Magnolia Mood Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163502]
$27.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[144243]
$11.50
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133676]
$11.50
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
[147143]
$9.00
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 Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Spritzer
[126185]
$6.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Magnolia Mood Dies
[163506]
$34.00
So Swirly Embossing Folder
[163791]
$10.50
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs
[161954]
$7.00
thoughtful journey dsp tri-fold fun fold card

thoughtful journey dsp tri-fold fun fold card

by | Nov 20, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s blog post details the instructions of how to make this tri-fold fun fold card. A perfect palette to display this lovely Designer Series Paper called Thoughtful Journey.

Measurements:
BASE 1: Berry Burst CS: 5 1/2″ x 6 1/4″
scored at 2″
BASE 2: Berry Burst CS: 5 1/4″ x 8 1/4″
scored at 4 1/8″
DSP: 1 3/4″ x 5″ on card front 1
3 7/8″ x 5″ on card front 2
Focal point 1:
Berry Burst CS: 2 1/2″ x 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: 2 1/4″ x 4″
Focal Point 2:
Berry Burst CS: 2 1/4″ x 4″
Basic White CS: 2″ x 3 3/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Adhere the BASE #2 (5 1/4″ x 8 1/4″ piece) of Berry Burst CS with the opening to the left to the larger portion of the BASE #1 with the smaller panel to the left of the larger adhered panels.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer to the middle panel of the card base.
Adhere the 1 3/4″ x 5″ DSP piece to the outside smaller panel on the BASE #1.
Adhere the 3 7/8″ x 5″ DSP Piece to the outside of the Left flap of BASE #2.
Stamp the open leaf stamp from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set in Mossy Meadow on the 2 1/4″ x 4″ Basic White piece. Stamp the sentiment on top in Berry Burst ink and color the edges with the Blending Brush.
Adhere the Basic White layer to the 2 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ Berry Burst layer.
Stamp the smaller group of flowers on 2″
x 3 3/4″ in Shaded Spruce ink on the bottom of the layer.
Color the inside of the leaves with the water painter. Color the petals with Berry Burst ink.
Adhere the Basic White layer to the 2 1/4″ x 4″
Berry Burst layer and add small strips to finish off the layer.
Adhere the two layers back to back on the smaller panel.
Stamp an inside sentiment onto the 4″ x 5 1/4″ on the inside of the card.
I die cut the large die from the Thoughtful Wishes out of a water splattered Berry Burst blended layer.
Adhere the die cut to the left inside panel.
Add some Iridescent Discs to either side of the die cut on the inside of the card.
Adhere more Iridescent Discs to the card front.

Another beautiful extended fun fold that allows for multiple messages!

Try this fun fold and create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Thoughtful Journey Suite Collection (English)
[163320]
$86.75
Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (English)
[163314]
$55.75
Thoughtful Wishes Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163305]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[144243]
$11.50
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
[147143]
$9.00
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
[147111]
$9.00
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad
[147088]
$9.00
Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163303]
$12.50
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 Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$15.00
Water Painters
[151298]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Thoughtful Wishes Dies
[163313]
$37.00
Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs
[161954]
$7.00
more color mondays – misty moonlight, wild wheat and mossy meadow

more color mondays – misty moonlight, wild wheat and mossy meadow

by | Nov 11, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, more color mondays, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s More Color Monday features a diagonal card on card fun fold with Thoughtful Wishes Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Measurements:
BASE: Misty Moonlight CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Mossy Meadow layer: 3″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 8 1/2″
Thoughtful Wishes DSP: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″ from 1
die cut a Thoughtful Wishes large foliage die
Wild Wheat CS: 2 3/4″ x 4″
Basic White CS: 2 3/4″ x 4″
scraps for large circle die from Stylish Shapes

Score the 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ card base at 4 1/4″
Cut diagonally from the top score line to the corner.
Cut the Specialty Designer Paper in half diagonally.
Adhere the top triangle to the top corner on the right hand side of the card base.
Adhere the lower triangle to the outside of the diagonal section.
Score the 3″ x 8 1/2″ piece at the 4 1/4″.
Adhere the Mossy Meadow CS to the upper center of the back of the card base.
Adhere the Wild Wheat CS piece to the front of the Mossy Meadow CS piece.
Adhere the Basic White layer to the inside of the Mossy Meadow piece.
Adhere the Specialty 3/4″ x 4″ piece onto the Basic White CS, and two thin Wild Wheat pieces.
Die cut one of the Specialty Papers with the large foliage die from the Thoughtful Wishes die.
Die cut from a scrap of Basic White CS the large circle from the Stylish Shape die. Stamp the sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink on the circle. Pop up the circle die onto the smaller card front.
Adhere the Thoughtful Wishes die onto the circle.
Add three blue Regal Foiled Adhesive-Backed Dots around the sentiment in the circle.
Now go and create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Thoughtful Journey Suite Collection (English)
[163320]
$86.75
Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (English)
[163314]
$55.75
Thoughtful Wishes Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163305]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[153081]
$11.50
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133676]
$11.50
Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161725]
$11.50
Thoughtful Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
[163317]
$11.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad
[153118]
$9.00
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 Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Thoughtful Wishes Dies
[163313]
$37.00
Regal Foiled Adhesive Backed Dots
[164038]
$8.50