nests of winter suite collection - nataliegramleystamps

swap cards

by nataliegramleystamps | Jan 17, 2025 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, new catalog, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s blog post is the accumulation of a couple different swaps, a potluck swap from November and an early bird swap for the new catalogs from December.

This first card uses the returning DSP in the annual catalog called Winter Meadow in a book bind fun fold and the Layering Leaves bundle from Carol S.

This next card from the November swap and Denise W uses the You are Beautiful stamp set and the Frames and Flowers DSP. This offset gate fold is scored at 1 1/4″ and fold the other side in tight using a bone folder. The modern label punch was used for the sentiment.

Robyn M’s card features the Sweet Pea stamp set and a masked circle to highlight the cutest image in the center of the card.

Marie W’s pretty in pink card uses the Pocket Thoughts bundle. The bundle creates a fun pocket and secret message!

This Shaded Spruce card from Susan W. features the Planted Paradise and Wonderful thoughts stamp set and Full of Life DSP, Fern Embossing folder and the Everyday Details Dies.

Judi M’s November swap card uses a new Online Exclusives Otterly Awesome suite in this Circle Wreath card fun fold design.

Andrea U’s Nov swap card uses the Winter Meadow fun fold on Basic Gray cardstock.

December’s early bird swap uses new products from the two new catalogs – Sale-a-bration and January to April 2025.

Sale-a-bration is a time to be able to earn FREE products – this card uses the 6″ x 6″ DSP Toadstool Gardens and the Terrific Toadstools bundle.

This early bird swap from Denise W. features the FREE Friendly Seagulls stamp set and the Timeless Plaid DSP from the new mini in this offset gate fold card.

Veronica S’s December swap card features With You in Mind stamp set.

Lori V’s swap card uses the Hugs for Love Bundle and the Bloom Impressions FREE sale-a-bration DSP.

Marie W’s swap card uses the Birthday Celebration Bundle and the Wildflower Birthday DSP and the 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems and the Eyelet 3D embossing folder.

Lyn L’s swap card features the new Darling Dinos bundle.

The FREE Sale-a-bration Corner in Bloom stamp set and Labeled in Love stamp set from the January to April 2025 mini catalog were used to bring Carol S’s swap card come to life.

Kathi D’s swap card features the Storybook Moments Suite and the Storybook Friends bundle make a sweet thank you card.

This last early bird swap card from Robin C’s features the Terrific Toadstools bundle for this center gate fold card.

There are so many ideas and that is one of the great advantages of demonstrator swaps.

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Corner In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set

[164959]

$24.00

Darling Dinos Bundle (English)

[164735]

$40.50

Friendly Seagulls Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164961]

$17.00

Hugs For Love Bundle (English)

[165738]

$38.50

Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[161277]

$24.00

Storybook Moments Suite Collection (English)

[164681]

$155.50

Terrific Toadstools Bundle (English)

[164790]

$38.50

Wildflower Birthday Suite Collection (English)

[164604]

$74.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Bloom Impressions 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164944]

$12.50

Friends Of The Ocean 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164684]

$12.50

Storybook Moments 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[164662]

$16.50

Timeless Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164678]

$12.50

Wildflower Birthday 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English)

[166620]

$21.00

Winter Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162133]

$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

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Bough Punch

[157711]

$24.00

Eyelet 3 D Embossing Folder

[163414]

$10.00

← bloom impressions double panel z-fold card more color mondays - peach pie, calypso coral and azure afternoon →

nests of winter front flap fun fold card

by nataliegramleystamps | Nov 29, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, masculine cards, stamps ink paper, techniques

This is an easy fun fold using the pretty DSP called Nests of Winter DSP and it is a front swing flap tri fold fun fold card!

Follow along to learn how to make this easy WOW fun fold!

Measurements:
BASE: Gray Granite CS: 5 1/2″ x 7 1/4″
scored at 3″ on the long 7 1/4″ side
Attachment Piece: Gray Granite CS: 1 1/2″ x 4″
scored at 1″ on the long 4″ side
DSP: Base piece: 2 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Front Swing Flap: 3″ square
scrap for focal piece die cut circle
Basic White CS: (2) 3 1/4″ square
4″ x 5 1/4″ inside piece

Cut the BASE piece to 5 1/2″ x 7 1/4″ and score at 3″ on the 7 1/4″ side.
Cut the attachment piece to 1 1/2″ x 4″ and score at 1″ on the long 4″ side.
Adhere the 1″ panel matching the score line to the right hand edge of the BASE card in the center.

Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece to the inside of the card base.

Adhere one of the 3 1/4″ Basic White squares to the middle inside of the attachment piece.

Place adhesive on the outside front of the square.

Adhere the other 3 1/4″ square to the opposite side encasing the attachment piece in between the two squares to hide the piece.

Adhere the 2 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of DSP on the front flap of the BASE card.

Stamp in Gray Granite ink the inside sentiment and the pussy willows branches.

Adhere the 3″ square on the front swing flap.

Adhere the DSP circle die from Stylish Shapes die set and pop it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals only in the spots that will not show when the flap is closed.

Stamp the sentiment on a piece of Gray Granite CS in Gray Granite ink. Pop up the sentiment piece below the bird circle.

Place three pearls from the Adhesive -Backed Pearl Trio.

Try this fun fold with DSP you have already and see what a difference that makes. Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Nests Of Winter Suite Collection (English)

[164072]

$97.75

Winterly Tree Tops Bundle (English)

[164066]

$55.75

Winterly Tree Tops Cling Stamp Set (English)

[164184]

$26.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146983]

$11.50

Nests Of Winter 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164183]

$12.50

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

[147118]

$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

Water Painters

[151298]

$13.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Adhesive Backed Pearl Trio

[163319]

$7.50

← creating a fun night time background more color mondays - real red, pumpkin pie and early espresso →

nests of winter tall z fun fold

by nataliegramleystamps | Nov 25, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, masculine cards, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays Color Challenge features Blueberry Bushel, Daffodil Delight and Gray Granite.
Today’s fun fold is called a Tall Z Fun Fold and is an easy way to create a fun card.
The Nests of Winter DSP inspired this installment of the More Color Monday Color Challenge.

Measurements:
BASE: Blueberry Bushel CS: (2) 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Gray Granite CS: (2) 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
DSP: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″ scrap for fussy cut bird
Graceful Greenery Vellum scrap for circle die
Daffodil Delight CS: 3″ x 11″
scored at 2″, 6 1/2″

Adhere the Gray Granite CS layers to the Blueberry Bushel CS layers.

Adhere the DSP pieces to the Gray Granite CS.

Adhere the large panel of the Daffodil Delight CS into a Z fold onto the back DSP panel.

Stamp the sentiment on the inside of the Daffodil layer.
Adhere the top portion of the Daffodil Delight CS layer and place the top DSP layer over the Daffodil Delight layer.
Fussy cut a bird out of the Nests of Winter DSP and adhere to a Graceful Greenery Specialty paper and pop them up on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the center of the card front.

Adhere the Tinsel Gems Four Pack yellow embellishments to the card front.

Go out and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Winterly Tree Tops Bundle (English)

[164066]

$55.75

Winterly Tree Tops Cling Stamp Set (English)

[164184]

$26.00

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146968]

$11.50

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146983]

$11.50

Graceful Greenery Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[164118]

$10.00

Nests Of Winter 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164183]

$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

Stampin' Spritzer

[126185]

$6.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Tinsel Gems Four Pack

[161623]

$8.00

← so swirly multi-panel fun fold card creating a fun night time background →

more color monday – night of navy, old olive, and basic beige

by nataliegramleystamps | Nov 4, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, die cutting, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

When I saw the frame die from the Winterly Tree Tops I knew it would be one of my favorites! When I saw the negative space from the frame die I got the feeling of looking up into the night sky. So I decided on this card for this week’s More Color Monday challenge.
Today’s More Color Monday is all about Night of Navy, Old Olive and Basic Beige!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic Beige CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Old Olive CS: 3 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and 3/4″ x 4 1/4″

Take the negative space from the Winterly tree Tops frame die. Using a Blending Brush with Night of Navy ink.

Use a water painter and add a few drops of White Craft ink into the Craft White ink pad cover. Add a few drops of water and stir the ink and water with the Water Painter brush.
Using a bone folder tap the Water painter over the Night of Navy inked negative die.

Brush the edges of the Old Olive cardstock layer with Old Olive ink.

Adhere the Night of Navy layer onto the Old Olive cardstock.

Adhere the Old Olive cardstock onto the Basic Beige cardstock base.

Stamp the “thinking of you” sentiment onto a 3/4″ strip with Night of Navy ink and die cut with the banner die from the Greetings of the Seasons dies.

Brush the edges with a Blending Brush and Night of Navy ink.

Pop up the banner onto the card base. Hang over the edge with the hole end of the banner die.

Cut the edge off the banner.

Adhere the Basic Rhinestones Gems around the sentiment.

I love the look of this card as if it is a beautiful evening and the stars are out and one is looking up through an opening in a copse of trees.

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

Happy Stampin’,
Natalie

Product List

Everyday Greetings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[165084]

$21.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

$11.50

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$11.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$9.00

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

[147277]

$10.50

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

Winterly Tree Tops Dies

[164065]

$36.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

← watercolored splatter 3D folder technique dutch barn door fun fold with regal winter paper →

christmas swap cards

by nataliegramleystamps | Oct 2, 2024 | card samples, card swap, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, masculine cards, new catalog, specialty papers, techniques

Well August swap cards have arrived and they are full of ideas and Fall and Christmas colors and delight! I cannot wait to share all the creativity from my creative upline, sidelines and downline demonstrators!

This first card comes from Marcy W and features the Warms My Heart stamp set on Real Red, Granny Apple Green and Basic White cardstock, Take a Bow 6″ x 6″ DSP strips and the Pinewood planks embossing folder. It is hard to see the little embellishments but they are called Clear Ribboned Adhesive-backed Dots and when you look through the clear resin there are black criss cross patterns below – they are VERY COOL!

The next swap card comes from Robin C and uses the Regal Winter Suite collection of products. The suite contains the Regal Flora stamp set. and coordinating dies set, Regal Foiled Adhesive-Backed Dots in four coordinating colors, a specialty DSP called Regal Distressed Patterns in Gold foil, and a DSP set of gorgeous floral paper called Regal Winter 12″ x 12″ DSP plus a Blackberry Bliss and Gold Textured Ribbon and Robin uses many of these products on her lovely card!

Lyn L’s swap card features the Reindeer Days 12″ x 12″ DSP and the Real Red and White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints as a festive accent!

Marie W’s swap card uses Sheperd’s care stamp set on a Twisted Easel fun fold card. She used Stampin’ Blends in Pool Party, Wild Wheat, Petal Pink and Daffodil Delight to color the image!

This swap card from Kathi D features many of the products in the Wildly Flowering Suite Collection from the annual catalog. The paper in it’s muted toned is soft and luxorious and the dies set features interlocking framed sentiment pieces and lovely flowering stamped images.

Susan W’s swap card uses the Caring Leaves and Stylish Shapes die set in hues of Cajun Craze, Old Olive and Wild Wheat.
She heat embossed the leaf veins and two step stamped the inside of the leaves with the Old Olive and Cajun Craze to make a lovely Fall card!

Denise W’s swap card uses a standard card scored at 1″ and bent back on itself to create a playful alternative to a standard card. She used the Winterly Tree Tops stamp set and the Nests of Winter Suite of Products including the Nests of Winter DSP for a beautiful thank you card!

Veronica’s Christmas card for our swap comes from the Reindeer Days Suite collection and uses the new Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder on Real Red cardstock!

Judy P’s swap card used the Autumn Leaves for the sentiment for her lovely Fall card. The images are from the Online Exclusive image only set called Scenic Pumpkin Patch.

Lori V’s center step fun fold swap card sparkles with the new Festive Glimmer paper on the inside step of the card and the Peaceful Evergreens stamp set on the center step! The sentiment die is from the Peaceful Seasons die set which are all part of the Seasons of Elegance suite collection!

This swap card from my downline Robyn M uses a direct to paper technique by swiping Balmy Blue ink pad directly across a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White card stock layer. She stamped the home and tree images from the new Yuletide Village stamp set from the 2024 September to December mini!

This swap card from Carol S features the Decorative Trees and Falling Snow stamp sets, Wineer Meadow DSP, Decorative Trees and Christmas Labels dies and the So Swirly Embossing Folder. She embossed the star in Soilver embossing powder and used the Iridescent Striped Trim and Rhinestone Basics Jewels to finish off this great Christmas card in Night of Navy and Real Red accents!