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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 →

beach day card for a hot summer week

by nataliegramleystamps | Jun 21, 2024 | card samples, die cutting, my favorites, stamps ink paper

Well there is no question summer has arrived in Conneaut Lake! It has been in the 90 degree range all week and I have divided my time all week in 20 minute increments while I water the grass seed all over our lawn!
In my spare time I made this sweet beach day card with Watercolor paper!

Measurements:
BASE: Flirty Flamingo 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic Black: 4″ x 5 1/4″
scraps for silhouette die cuts
Watercolor paper: 3 3/4″ x 5″

Using an E acrylic block, Choose 3-4 colors and tap the edge of the ink pad directly onto the block – this will allow you to control how much of the block to color and keep the ink colors separated.
I used Poppy Parade on top, Flirty Flamingo below that, Crushed Curry below the Flamingo and Pecan Pie on the bottom to depict the sand on the beach.

I spritzed the Acrylic block with water and placed the watercolor paper on the block and rubbed the ink into the paper – allow to sit on the block for enough time that the water and ink can absorb into the watercolor paper. Time will vary based on the amount of water sprayed on the block.

Allow the paper to dry and stamp the sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on the top of the watercolored portion of the paper.

Adhere the watercolor paper to the Basic Black layer. Die cut the images you would like to silhouette on the card in Basic Black scraps.

Adhere the die cuts onto the watercolor paper and then adhere the whole layer onto the Flirty Flamingo card base.

Adhere three of the coral/flamingo colored pearls from the new Adhesive-Backed Pearl Trio around the sentiment and my summer sunset beach day card is complete!

Try this super easy and fun watercolor technique today! Now go and create some art work of your very own, one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Here is another sample that I made using the same technique but different colors I started by tapping the side of my ink pads onto the acrylic block top to bottom: Gorgeous Grape, Poppy Parade, Crushed Curry and Pecan Pie.
I added the Palm tree and paddle board as Silhouettes as well.

Product List

Beach Day Bundle (English)

[162800]

$48.50

Beach Day Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[162797]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$11.50

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$11.50

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

[149612]

$9.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$9.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$9.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

$9.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

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

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin' Spritzer

[126185]

$6.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Beach Day Dies

[162799]

$34.00

Adhesive Backed Pearl Trio

[163319]

$7.50

← simple stamping with designer series paper more color mondays - lost lagoon, summer splash and coastal cabana →

more color mondays – pecan pie, cherry cobbler and basic beige

by nataliegramleystamps | May 13, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, die cutting, embossing folders, more color mondays, new catalog, product reviews, stamps ink paper

Today is not just another More Color Monday, I also get to introduce a new Core Basic Color from Stampin’ Up! We rarely add a Basic Core Color, I am not sure we ever have actually! We have Basic White, Basic Black and Basic Vanilla and we have added with this new annual catalog Basic Beige! It is a beautiful light beige color that goes well with just about everything!

Today I am pairing it with Pecan Pie and Cherry Cobbler and using the New Seaside Wishes hybrid bundle.

Measurements:
BASE: Cherry Cobbler 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White: scraps for dies
Basic Beige: scraps for dies
Pecan Pie: scraps for dies

Insert a sheet of Basic White cardstock into the hybrid embossing folder fitted with the die and run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine.

This will cut three different sized sand dollars.

Randomly stamp the small starfish image onto the Cherry Cobbler cardstock with Cherry Cobbler ink for a subtle tone on tone pattern.
I always tell me stampers when you start stamping on a blank page – stamp in triangles – look for patterns of three it is easier to stamp in a pattern and the law of threes makes a pleasing symmetrical and balanced finished product!

Tie a knotted ribbon to the upper edge of the base card with the Basic Beige Bordered ribbon. cut out various dies in Basic Beige and Pecan Pie and arrange them in a desired pattern on the card front. Stamp the sentiment onto one of the banner dies from the Stylish Shapes dies and pop that up over the die created design on the card front.

Add Embellishments to the card front and this delightful seaside wishes card is complete.

I love this set and I hope you enjoyed this latest installment of More Color Mondays. Consider playing along with us and stamping at least once a week – it’s great for your soul and metal health!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Seaside Wishes Bundle (English)

[163498]

$47.50

Seaside Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[163494]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

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

[119685]

$11.50

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

$11.50

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]

$11.50

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

$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

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Seaside Wishes Hybrid Embossing Folder

[163497]

$33.00

Basic Beige 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[163788]

$7.50

← delicate wings paper pumpkin alternatives layers of beauty masks →

seaside wishes sand dollar card

by nataliegramleystamps | May 8, 2024 | card samples, die cutting, embossing folders, my favorites, new catalog, stamps ink paper

If you have been following me for a while, iyou know I love the water. I live on a lake and love all things that have to do with the water. So it will come as no surprise that I needed the Seaside Wishes stamp set for my collection as soon as I saw it in the New annual Catalog!
It is a hybrid embossing folder bundle so it was a bonus for me!

This is a simple regular A2 card but it becomes special when you add the hybrid embossing folder to the mix!

I started with the new Basic Beige cardstock for the base. This is our newest core color added to the Basics Collection joining White, Black and Vanilla.

Measurements
BASE: Basic Beige 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Crumb Cake 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Pecan Pie 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
Basic White scrap for the sentiment

I die cut the sand dollar images in Crumb cake and then cut the negative piece at 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ for the card front.

I adhered the Crumb Cake cardstock to the card front of a Basic Beige card base.

I stamped the sentiment onto a scrap of Basic White and adhered the sand dollars onto Stampin’ Dimensionals back into their original negative die cut spaces. I adhered the sentiment with tape on the left side and a Dimensional on the right so it would be the same level as the sand dollars.

I added the Basic Beige ribbon to the top of the card and placed it under the top sand dollar die image.

I added Neutrals adhesive-backed Sequins to the card and Wink of Stella on the star images in the center of the sand dollars!

I added an embossed strip of Pecan Pie for a little color and contrast and the card was finished!

Hope you like this set as much as I do – have fun looking though the new catalog and if you need any assistance please do not hesitate to contact me!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Seaside Wishes Bundle (English)

[163498]

$47.50

Seaside Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[163494]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

$11.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$11.50

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]

$11.50

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

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Seaside Wishes Hybrid Embossing Folder

[163497]

$33.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$9.00

Basic Beige 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[163788]

$7.50

Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins

[161627]

$7.50

← more color mondays - petunia pop, summer splash and shy shamrock delicate wings paper pumpkin alternatives →

new catalog sneak peek – layers of beauty bundle

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 12, 2024 | card samples, die cutting, embossing folders, new catalog, sneak peak, stamps ink paper

I am super excited today to be able to give you a sneak peek into the upcoming new 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. The demonstrators that attended OnStage Houston were able to get an advanced copy of the catalog before anyone else and we were able to participate in the Product Purchase Premier – were we could purchase some of the items in the catalog before customers and other demonstrators that did not attend the convention. One of the items I saw demonstrated at OnStage was the Layers of Beauty bundle which includes a coordinating stamp set and dies but also a decorative mask set that helps color the flowers and leaves of the large stamp quickly and expertly!
Measurements for the main card:
BASE: Mossy Meadow 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Mossy Meadow layer: 4″ x 5 1/4:
Basic White layer 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scrap for the sentiment die
Old Olive scraps for the leaves dies

Stamp the large flower and leaf stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto the 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″.

Place the first mask marked with a 1 in the top left hand corner and rotate the mask until the stamped image aligns with the mask openings. Take a pencil and mark the notch with a pencil onto the paper. This notch will help to guide where to place the other masks.

Using a small Blending brush, color the areas open with Fresh Freesia ink.

Without removing mask #1 color the open daisy areas with another light color I chose Daffodil Delight.

Remove the mask and this is what the Basic White layer will look like after mask#1.

Place mask #2 on the Basic White layer and rotate until the openings align with the stamped image. Using a blending brush and Berry Burst ink color through the opening. This is what it will look like after the 2nd template.

Place mask #3 on the Basic White layer – line up the notch and color through the openings with Blackberry Bliss.

Place mask#4 over the stamped area and rotate until the notch is lined up and using a blending brush color the leaves in Old Olive.

This is what the stamped image will look like after the Old Olive is rubbed into the openings.

Line up #5 mask with the notch mark on the Basic White layer and color the openings with Mossy Meadow ink and a Blending Brush.

This is what the Basic White layer will look like when you are done with the mask coloring portion! It is stunning!

Fold the 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ card base of Mossy Meadow in half at 4 1/4″ and adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer to the front after you emboss the layer with the DIstressed Tile 3D embossing folder.

Die cut the flower image in the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back. Attach the large die cut of flowers to the embossed layer.

Die cut 3 large and 3 small leaf dies from the Layers of Beauty die set. Adhere them under the flower die sticking out in all directions!

Stamp the sentiment in Mossy Meadow and die cut with the second smallest circle die from the Everyday Details die set.
Adhere to the embossed layer.

attach three Ombre decorative dots to the sentiment piece and the card is gorgeous and complete!

Try a decorative mask today to elevate your card and this bundle will be available May1st or better yet come to my Open House May 1st 1-3pm and see it for yourself!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

P.S. Remember because this is a sneak peek the bundle is not available until the new catalog goes live on May 1st! So it will not be listed in the photo menu below.