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more color monday – cherry cobbler, old olive and mossy meadow

by nataliegramleystamps | Sep 9, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, more color mondays, specialty papers, techniques

More Color Mondays today features a Christmas-y trio of Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Mossy Meadow. Seasons of Elegance suite is a new brilliant suite filled with a great Christmas sentiment suite, a gorgeous imagery set and beautiful gold foil paper and gold textured adhesive-backed dots.

Measurements:
BASE: Cherry Cobbler 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Basic White card layer: 3″ x 8 1/2″
Basic White layer: 2 3/4″ x 5 1/2″
scrap for tree die
DSP: (2) 3/4″ x 5 1/2″ and scrap for the star die

Emboss the Painted Tree 3D embossing folder on the Basic white card layer. Mount the layer on the front of the Basic White card front.

Adhere the 3/4″ strips on either side of the Cherry Cobbler card base.

Adhere the Basic White card layer in the middle of the DSP strips on the card base.

Stamp the sentiment on the inside of the card base.

Ink the large tree stamp from the Peaceful Season stamp set in Old Olive ink and then dab the surface of the stamp with a blending brush full of Mossy Meadow ink.

Die cut a scrap of Seasons of Elegance DSP with the star die

Before adhering the tree to the card front drag the blending brush through the Mossy Meadow ink and color the tree edges with the ink.
Adhere to the middle of the card front.

Adhere Iridescent discs to the tree as ornaments.

Secure the Cherry Cobbler and Gold Satin ribbon from the Seasons of Elegance Suite collection to the top of the card layer and add the Gold Textured Adhesive Backed Dots to finish the card!

This suite and so much more is available now start planning your Christmas cards today and if you need help just let me know! The current hostess code is AAWHMXKA.

Now go and createsome art work of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Season Of Elegance Suite Collection (English)

[164030]

$154.75

Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164325]

$25.00

Peaceful Season Bundle (English)

[164021]

$52.00

Peaceful Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164145]

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Season Of Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[164144]

$16.50

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119685]

$11.50

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$9.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$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

Small Blending Brushes

[160518]

$14.00

Water Painters

[151298]

$13.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Painted Trees 3 D Embossing Folder

[164026]

$11.00

Peaceful Season Dies (English)

[164020]

$34.00

Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Satin Ribbon

[164028]

$8.00

Gold Textured Adhesive Backed Dots

[164027]

$8.00

Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs

[161954]

$7.00

← nests of winter suite card - new mini catalog products changing leaves color blocking card →

more color mondays – pretty peacock, old olive and basic beige

by nataliegramleystamps | Sep 2, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, die cutting, embossing folders, more color mondays, new catalog, sneak peak, techniques

Today’s More Color Monday is a sneak peak of one of the prettiest suites in the upcoming September – December 2024 Mini Catalog debuting on September 4th in two days time in my opinion. This suite called the Season Of Elegance features stunning gold foiled Specialty Designer Series Paper which is only one star of the show in hues of Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Pretty Peacock, Basic Beige and Gold foil as well as two stamp and die bundles.
Today’s card is made with the Peaceful Evergreens Bundle and the gorgeous new Painted Trees 3D embossing folder.

Today’s color challenge features Pretty Peacock, Old Olive and Basic Beige for our More Color Monday card.

Measurements:
BASE: Pretty Peacock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
scrap for tree dies and suede strip
Basic Beige layer (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″
Old Olive scraps for tree dies

Place one of the Basic Beige layers in the new Painted Trees 3D embossing folder and run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine.

Cut the large and small tree dies out of Old Olive and Pretty Peacock scraps.

Using the White Pearlized Enamel Effects apply the liquid onto the branch edges and allow to dry on the Old Olive trees.

I used to 1/4″ strip of Pretty Peacock like I detailed in a previous post on how to make Faux Suede paper and ran the paper between my thumb and a bone folder from one end of the strip to the other and turned it over and rubbed the other side doing this again and again until the paper begins to separate. The inside of the split paper is soft and resembles suede.
I adhered one side of this strip soft side up to the second plain Basic Beige layer and adhered a smaller Old Olive tree die on top of this strip.
Adhere the entire Basic Beige layer to the inside of the card.

I stamped the outside Wishing you and yours sentiment to the top left corner of the Basic Beige embossed layer.
Adhere to the card front and glue on the Pearlized Old Olive tree dies to the lower right hand side of the card.

I added three Adhesive-Backed Sequin Trio embellishments to the card front around the sentiment.

I decided that the card front needed a little more color so I added two Pretty Peacock tree dies to the card front to finish off the More Color Monday card!

Try this color combination and see what you can create – one stamp at a time!

By now you should have received the upcoming mini catalog and if you have not and would like one please let me know so I can get one to you!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

PS Remember this is a sneak peek so there will not be links below to the new products until they are released on September 4th!

Product List

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

$11.50

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

[100702]

$11.50

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

$11.50

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

$9.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

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

Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio

[161206]

$8.00

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more color mondays – wild wheat, old olive and pretty peacock

by nataliegramleystamps | Aug 12, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, more color mondays, stamps ink paper

More Color Mondays color challenge features the three colors of Wild Wheat, Old Olive and Pretty Peacock and the Thoughtful Journeys Designer Series paper.
This card utilizes a scenic panel fun fold – an easy Z fold 2″ panel card.

Measurements:
BASE: Pretty Peacock CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/2″
Basic White Layer: 2″ x 5 1/4″
scrap for the sentiment die
Old Olive CS scrap for the sentiment matte
Wild Wheat CS scrap for the sentiment matte
DSP (3) 2″ x 5 1/4″

Score the 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ cardstock at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″, fold the cardstock in half at 4 1/4″ and then fold the 2 1/8″ backwards.
Take the 6″ x 6″ DSP and cut 3/4″ off one side.
Then cut the remaining paper into 3 pieces at 2″ x 5 1/4″.
Adhere the left most DSP piece of the scenic DSP to the inside left hand panel of the card.

Stamp the inside sentiment onto the upper center of the Basic White cardstock layer.
Adhere the 3/4″ piece of DSP cut off to the top of the Basic White panel.
Adhere the next piece of DSP to the second panel.
Adhere the 2″ Basic White panel just on the right of the middle 4 1/4″ score line.

Adhere the right-hand piece of DSP to the right side of the card base.

Die cut the smallest banner in Nested Essentials die set.
Stamp the sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink.
Fussy cut a matte in Wild Wheat cardstock.
Die cut the next sized banner in Old Olive cardstock. Adhere the banners together.

Adhere the sentiment focal piece on half of the left side of the back of the matted sentiment.
On the first panel adhere half of the sentiment piece hanging over the edge.
Add a leaf die image in Pretty Peacock cardstock to the bottom of the sentiment matte.

I added Pretty Peacock Adhesive-Backed Sequin Trio to finish off the card.
The next picture is of the card open to see the whole scene of the Thoughtful Journeys DSP displayed on this scenic panel fun fold.
The last picture is of the card closed.
Try this fun fold and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

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

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

[100702]

$11.50

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

$11.50

Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161725]

$11.50

Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163303]

$12.50

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

$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' Spritzer

[126185]

$6.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Nested Essentials Dies

[161597]

$34.00

Thoughtful Wishes Dies

[163313]

$37.00

Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio

[161206]

$8.00

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more color mondays – pecan pie, old olive and mossy meadow tri-fold tuck card

by nataliegramleystamps | Aug 5, 2024 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, more color mondays, online exclusives, specialty papers, techniques

Today’s More Color Monday gives off woodsy vibes of pine trees and Christmas and was inspired by the newly available Online Exclusive Christmas suite called Seasons of Green and Gold Suite #164121 and includes:

GREETINGS OF THE SEASON PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (10% off)
* 21 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, d, e, h

GREETINGS OF THE SEASON DIES (10% off)
* 9 dies
* Largest die: 2-1/2″ x 3-3/4″ (6.4 x 9.5 cm)
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
* Compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

GOLDEN GREENERY PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (10% off)
* 12 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, d, e

GOLDEN GREENERY DIES (10% off)
* 13 dies
* Largest die: 2-7/8″ x 4″ (7.3 x 10.2 cm)
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
* Compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

SEASON OF GREEN & GOLD 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
* 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

GRACEFUL GREENERY VELLUM 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
* 6 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 3 single-sided designs
* 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)

VERY VANILLA 3/4″ (1.9 CM) SATIN RIBBON
* Width: 3/4″ (1.9 cm)
* Length: 10 yards (9.1 m)

CHERRY COBBLER & PEARL ADHESIVE-BACKED BERRIES
* 64 adhesive-backed pieces
* 4 mm, 8 mm

Product colors: Garden Green, gold, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Very Vanilla

Add ink, cardstock, and adhesive to complete your projects.

Measurements:
BASE: Mossy Meadow 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Old Olive layer: 4″ x 11″ scored at 2 7/8″
and 8 1/4″
scraps for die cuts
Basic White layer: 3 3/4″ x 5 1/8″
DSP: (2) 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″
Pecan Pie: scraps for die cuts

Die cut 2 of the second largest squares from the Stylish Shapes die set in Old Olive cardstock.
Die cut 3 of the largest square from the Stylish Shapes die set in Pecan Pie cardstock.
Cut two different patterns of the DSP.
Die cut a bell from the Season of Green and Gold DSP.

I stamped from the Greetings of the Season stamp set on one of the Old Olive squares and stamped the outside edges with the pine bough stamp in Old Olive ink.

I die cut a bell out of the DSP with the coordinating dies and it wasn’t exactly centered – normally that isn’t very noticeable but I was adding it to darker colored cardstock so I could tell! Let me teach you a little trick! If the die cut’s white border is a little uneven (or in my case NON EXISTENT on one side LOL) die cut a small portion from a scrap strip of white on the same side that you are lacking and adhere it to the die’s backside!

I twisted the Pecan Pie square and rotated it to be a diamond and mounted the Old Olive square on top of the Pecan Pie diamond and adhered the bell die cut – the focal piece is ready to adhere to the card front once ready!

Score the Old Olive piece at 2 7/8″ and 8 1/4″ and fold inward.
Stamp the two step pine bough in the right hand corner of the Basic White layer and then adhere to the center inside panel of the Old Olive layer.

I added an inside sentiment in Pecan Pie.
I usually stamp this prior to adhering down just in case I need to flip the paper over and have a redo but luckily I did it right the first try!

I cut two pieces of different patterns of the Seasons of Green and Gold DSP for the Old Olive layers outside panels and adhered the right side on first.

The front flaps overlap and I want the left side of the flap to remain on top when the card is closed! I adhered the more foliage heavy DSP to this side.

I used one of the Pecan Pie Stylish Shapes die cuts and scored about 1/4″ to the right of the top point when angled as a diamond. score the paper and adhere underneath the DSP. I adhered my DSP for this layer early and then decided to make this a tuck card so I would adhere this side DSP at this point and not as I did in the photos – it will be easier!

Place adhesive on the Pecan Pie diamond on the right side of where the diamond meets the DSP.
Adhere down in place.

Add half of the Old Olive die leaving about 1/4″ border from the edges of the Pecan Pie diamond.

Add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the left side of the focal point – do not place the dimensionals over the line from one point to the other or it will show when you open the card. Match up the top and bottom point of the diamond to the edge of the left hand panel.

I added another half diamond of the Pecan Pie and the Old Olive die cuts to balance out the sides of the card.

I moved the bell die cut over to the left hand side of the focal piece for balance as well since the right hand DSP had bells in the design I moved the bell die cut to the opposite side to balance that element out!
I added Iridescent Foil Gems to fill the card out with shimmer and shine!
The focal point piece tucks under the diamonds on the right hand side of the card to allow the card to remain flat and closed! Fun closure to this sweet fun fold! Double flap tucked card or tri-fold tucked card.

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Season Of Green & Gold Suite Collection (English)

[164121]

$153.25

Golden Greenery Bundle

[164117]

$56.50

Golden Greenery Photopolymer Stamp Set

[164331]

$24.00

Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164325]

$25.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$11.50

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

[100702]

$11.50

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]

$11.50

Season Of Green & Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[164324]

$16.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$9.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

$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

Golden Greenery Dies

[164116]

$39.00

Iridescent Foil Gems

[162842]

$8.00

← another designer series paper tri-fold card changing leaves water color paper negative and left over cards →

creating water splattered colored backgrounds

by nataliegramleystamps | Jul 19, 2024 | card samples, die cutting, embossing folders, stamps ink paper, techniques

I love creating fun backgrounds and papers to die cut from and today’s post is all about creating interest with color and water!

Measurements:
BASE: Pool Party: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White layer: 4′ x 5 1/4″

Using blending brushes and Coastal Cabana ink color the Basic White layer in various random spots.

Using a new blending brush color new spots with Lost Lagoon ink.

Fill in the remaining white space with Old Olive ink with a blending brush.

Take a medium water painter and squeeze the barrell until water is dropping from the paint brush. Drop and flick water droplets onto the colored Basic White layer until the desired amount is covered in water droplets.
The water will lift the color from the paper creating lighter and white spots of visual interest.

Place in the hybrid Changing Leaves folder with the die and cut and emboss at the same time!

Run a Pool Party card front through the embossing folder only.

Take the die cuts from the hybrid folder and start to adhere them onto the card base.

I fussy cut some of the embossed images from the water splattered paper and popped up some of the embossed images around the card base edges for some depth and dimension.

I cut the larger sentiment strip from the die set and making sure the paper was completely dry – stamped a sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I popped up the sentiment die piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals and placed in the lower quadrant of the card front.