painted christmas dsp - nataliegramleystamps

paper star ornament with painted christmas dsp

by nataliegramleystamps | Dec 17, 2021 | 3D projects, Designer Series Paper, specialty papers, techniques

I don’t make 3D projects often because to be frank I just hate storing them LOL but this one was just to fun to pass up! And it will get wrapped up with my Christmas Ornaments in a box until next season after Christmas is over – so I can deal with that!!!

Measurements:
5 pieces of DSP cut to 2″ square
6″ piece of metallic twine

Take each one of the DSP squares and fold them in half

Unfold and wrap in the opposite direction – you will have four smaller squares scored into the 2 inch square when you have completed the second half fold.

Unfold and refold on the diagonal on one diagonal fold only – after each fold crease with the bone folder to get the score lines tight and crisp. Fold as evenly as possible. Repeat this process with all five squares of DSP.

Unwrap the square and “pinch the two opposite diagonal folds in towards the middle creating a smaller 1 inch square. See example pictures below.

Position each square so that the opening is pointing to the lower right hand side and add Tear and Tape in two small strips to the top square. Add each square to the top of the next square – creating a chain of squares.

After attaching all five squares in this fashion add a length of twine in a loop to the Tear and Tape on the top square (position the loop so that it is on the side of the opening) and rotate that top square to adhere to the opposite side of the chain of squares (forming a “circle”)

Once adhered together the ornament comes to life! The paper ornament will look different depending upon the paper that you pick! Have fun with this project and I hope it inspires you to go out and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time (or in this case one sheet of DSP at a time! LOL)

Happy Creatin’

Natalie

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Painted Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[156292]

$11.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Simply Elegant Trim

[155766]

$7.50

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gate fold easel card

by nataliegramleystamps | Nov 22, 2021 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold

Another Gate Fold – this fold is so versatile! This one incorporates an easel design for a super cute pop up version to send to that extra special person! This is a bulkier card and might require additional postage so make sure if sending int he mail to check the envelope thickness prior to sending it out!

Measurements:

*Real Red Cardstock
8-1/4” x 11” scored parallel to short side at 5-1/2” & scored parallel to long side from each side at 2” and 2-1/8”
4” x 5-1/2”
scraps for the die cut medallion and the
Stitched Rectangle die
Painted Christmas Designer Paper
3-3/4” x 5-1/4” (pattern 1)
1-3/4” x 5-1/4” (two pieces of 2 different
patterns)
Basic White Cardstock
2 scraps for the sentiments – will vary in
side depending upon the sentiment size
Shaded Spruce Cardstock
enough for a 1/4 larger than the sentiment
pieces for layering
Real Red Sheer Ribbon 21-22”

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Thank you to Rachel T for the inspiration!
Take an 8 1/2″ x 11″ piece of cardstock and trim 1/4″ off the 8 1/2″ side.
Parallel to the 11″ side score at 2″ and 2 1/8″ from each end.
Score in half at the 5 1/2″ mark.
Cut away the inside score line down to one side of the 5 1/2″ score line creating 2 rectangles cut out. See photo above.
Score the top flap of the card (this is the one that is missing the 2 rectangles) in hlaf across the card (from missing rectangle to missing rectangle) that section is 5 1/2″ long so score at 2 3/4″

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Use one design of the DSP and cut to 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ and adhere to the inside of the card to the two outer rectangles – see photo above for positioning.

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The flaps will be on the inside of the card and the scored top flap will fold over these two side gate fold flaps. Because it will be an easel card the score will be bent in half to stand up a full sized piece of cardstock. So I cut another Real Red cardstock at 4 1/4″ x 5 1.2″ and layered another design from the Painted Christmas DSP which is gorgeous – I LOVE OUR DSP!!! Adher the bottom half of this 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ cardstock to the bottom half of the scored cardfront only. See Photo below for a visual!

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I added a die cut in real Red from the Encircled in Beauty Dies in the top middle of the easel and then added matted sentiments on the card base as the stopper for the easel and a sentiment in the middle of the die cut above.

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I die cut two consecutive Stitched Rectangles dies in Real Red and Basic White and stamped images to mimic the Painted Christmas DSP from the coordinating Christmas Season stamp set. I adhered dimensionals to the bottom left ONLY – so that I can slip the ribbon on and off the card.

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Here ios what the Card looks like closed and tied.

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Here is what the card looks like opened! Pretty easel to display on your desk!!

I hope this inspired you to create some unique card art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

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Painted Christmas Suite Collection (English)

[156274]

$141.25

Christmas Season Bundle (English)

[156801]

$54.00

Christmas Season Photopolymer Stamp Set

[156293]

$22.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Painted Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[156292]

$11.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

[147088]

$7.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Stitched Rectangles Dies

[151820]

$35.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon

[153535]

$7.00

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accordion fold – two ways

by nataliegramleystamps | Sep 8, 2021 | card samples, fun fold

There are many ways to make an accordion fold and here are two ways to make this easy card!
The first way to make this fold is to select a
12″ x 12″ piece of double sided coordinating designer series paper. Cut at 5/12″.

Here I used the Harvest Meadow DSP and scored it at 7 3/4″, 4 1/4″, and 1 3/4″. Fold into a valley fold at the first score line and mountain fold at the second score line and another valley fold at the 1 3/4″ score line.

Because it is double sided coordinating paper you will be able to see both sides of the beautiful DSP that you pick to do this technique!
Cut three additional pieces 2 1/2″ x 5″, and 2 1/2″ x 4″ out of Basic White Cardstock and a piece of 2 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ of coordinating colored cardstock (I used Calypso Coral to coordinate with the DSP!
I stamped a sentiment and a splatter pattern onto the 2 1/2″ x 5″ piece and added it to the inside piece of DSP tucked into the left hand corner to hide it while the card is closed!

Attach the focal piece to the colored cardstock and adhere to the left side of the card front. Be careful to only adhere tape to the left side of the piece to attach to the far left top piece of the card front and nothing behind it!

Here is another sample using those dimensions but I added a 1 3/4″ x 5 1/2″ piece of colored cardstock behind the DSP (this provides a pretty accent border and because I colored the flowers on the FREE Sale-a-bration DSP called Beautifully Penned DSP and the alcohol markers will bleed through so I added gthe layer to also hide that bleeding area!) I also cut a piece of colored cardstock to 4″ x 5 1/4″ to add to the back panel. I colored the flowers with light and dark Poppy Red and Granny Apple Green light and dark Stampin’ Blends markers.

The second sample uses a 5 1/4″ wide piece of 12″ x 12″ DSP, scored at 8″ x 5 1/8″ x 2 3/4″. Fold into an accordion. and mount the back page onto a 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ piece of coordinating colored cardstock.

The second way to make this accordion fold is to cut the DSP at 5 1/4″ x 12″ and score at 8″, 5 1/8″ and 2 1/4″. Fold in an alternating pattern and use the same dimensions as the above card for the focal center piece.

Mount the accordion to a quarter sheet of colored cardstock as the cardbase.

This sample uses the Quiet Meadow stamp set and the 5 1/4″ dimensions.

This fold is simple cut, score three times, fold and decorate! Hopefully this fun and simple WOW card inspire you to go out and create some beautiful art of your own – one stamp ata time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

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