sale-a-bration last chance  – don’t miss out! trusty tools father’s day double z fold card

sale-a-bration last chance – don’t miss out! trusty tools father’s day double z fold card

Just today and tomorrow folks that is all that is left of this year’s Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-bration sales event!!! The rewards are so fun this year and this paper and all the rest of the great Sale-a-bration rewards will be leaving after Leap Day is over!!! So if you want any of these great products order before tomorrow is over! Current hostess code is TA6ANURK place that on your online order and get a surprise in the mail from me!

Today’s card is a peak at the Father’s Day card I made for my boys to give to their father. My mother-in-law teases my husband that he married up but truth be told I believe it is the other way round, in the husband and father department! He is the best father to our four boys and I could not have gotten a better one so I wanted the card to be as fun and special as he is! The Trusty Toolbox DSP is a Level One Sale-a-bration reward that coordinates with the Trusty Tools bundle from the current Mini Catalog! If you like it you’ll need to place that order today!

Measurements:

Card base – 4¼” x 11″, scored at 2¾” and 5½”
Inside card – 3″ x 9″, scored at 3″ and 6″
Designer Series Paper
1 – 4″ x 5¼”
2 – 2½” x 4″
3 – 2¾” x 2¾”
Matte sizes for the Designer Series Paper are 1/8″ larger
1 – 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
2 – 2 5/8″ x 4 1/8″
3 – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
My base card and inside card are cut from Gray Granite cardstock and the DSP mattes are Basic White

Adhere all the Basic White square mattes to the Designer Series paper squares. and score the 3″ x 9″ paper at 3″ and 6″
Mount the DSP matted squares in the desired order – I stamped the gray Granite square with Happy Father’s Day sentiment from the Trusty Tools stamp set in Copper Clay ink and placed it in the center position.
I took a scrap of Basic White cardstock and stamped DAD is Crushed Curry in and then stamped you’re the most awesome in Copper Clay ink over the left hand side.
I mounted that sentiment piece on a Real Red cardstock matte.
I mounted the two rectangular DSP pieces on their white mattes and the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece on it’s matte.
I scored the base card at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″.
I adhered the matted DSP to the card base.
Fold the 3″ x 9″ piece into and accordian and place the back side in the middle of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ DSP. Open the top fold and fold over the front card panel.
Adhere the left hand side only to the front panel of the card.
Then adhere the back of the square panel and fold the card closed to adhere the back pieces together.
I adhered the sentiment piece to the front of the card across both the front panel and the front 3″ piece.
One of the best things about this suite is that the dies coordinate with some of the tools on the DSP so I die cut some of them for embellishments for this fun double Z fold card!
I added some of the new cork embellishments around the sentiment to finish off this sweet card! I love the way it turned out – now I have to wait until JUNE to give it to him! LOL!

If you have masculine cards to make this is such a great set! Make sure if you want any Sale-a-bration rewards that you get your order in before the end of Leap Day and Happy Leap Day tomorrow! Now go and create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

out of the box stamping

out of the box stamping

Using a stamp in an unexpected way is so much fun. Many times the abstract stamps in a stamp set can be used in multiple ways! Today I am using the “hill” stamp as a swath of color being “painted” from the paint brush from the Trusty Tools stamp set.

Measurements:
Bases: Azure Afternoon 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Lemon Lime Twist 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Crushed Curry 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Layer: Basic Black 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″
Azure Afternoon 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
Berry Burst 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White (3) 4″ x 5 1/4″
3 3/4″ x 5″

On a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer stamp multiple paint brushes in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Using the hill image from the Hills of Tuscany stamp set I stamped in colors of Rainbow order:
Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Blueberry Bushel and Gorgeous Grape ink. Cleaning the stamp in between colors.
Using tghe light version of the corresponding Stampin’ Blends and Highland Heather for the Gorgeous Grape color, I colored the tips of the paint brush to make the brush look as if it was just dipped into that color paint.
Using eh Pecan Pie Light and Dark stampin’ Blends markers I first colored the brush handle with the Light marker, highlighted with the Dark marker and filled in with the Light marker again to blends the shading.
I stamp ed the words Hip Hip Hooray from the Good Feelings stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and mounted on a 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ layer of Basic Black card stock.
I added some Tinsel Gems three pack around the sentiment.
I mounted this layer onto a Basic White cardfront.

Here are some other samples using slightly different colors and backgrounds.

Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Calypso Coral and Crushed Curry make a background with a sunset vibe!

This next sample uses Azure Afternoon, Lemon Lime Twist, Gorgeous Grape and Berry Burst. and is accented with the Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins.
This last sample uses the same colors as the previous sample with a different sentiment and different colors and sizes of cardstock. Isn’t it amazing how the look of the card changes with just those simple changes!

Try to look through your stamps and see what stamps you have that can be used for some out of the box stamping! Go and create some unique projects of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Just a reminder 2 of the 3 stamp sets used on these projects are sneak peaks and will not be available until the mini and Sale-a-bration catalogs go live on January 4th! Therefore they will not be shown on the picture links below!

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smoosh collage technique

smoosh collage technique

I started out with a collage card – layering one stamped image around and over others to create a “collage” then decided to add a “smoosh” technique background to the card for a recent swap card that I completed so I am going to walk you through that process!

Measurements:
BASE: Pecan Pie 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
Basic White layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″ scraps for dies
Tartan Foil scrap for circle die

Here is the photo of the original collage design.

I wanted a little bit of subtle color in the background of the collage layer so I decided to use the “smoosh” technique. I have done this technique before but it is easy, fun and a little addictive – so I decided to show it again.
You will need to pieces of Window Sheets.
Draw a random pattern with two or more Stampin’ Blends markers colors on one side of one of the window Sheets.
I added a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of cardstock under the window sheet to mark out the area size for the markers
Spray the window sheet with isopropyl alcohol I use 99% for other projects and that is what i have handy you can also use the 70% for this technique.
Spray enough to strat to make the marker ink run into one another.
Place the other window sheet on top of the markered sheet and “smoosh” the colors together.
Open the sheets up and add two pieces of 4″ x 5 1/4″ of Basic White cardstock back to back inside the window sheet sandwich and close the sheets together.
I place two inside so that you “dye” one side of two different sheets of Basic White layers – BONUS! two for the price of one!
Then I started the collage technique once the sheets were dry – because these were done with alcohol they dry very quickly!

I used Pecan Pie ink and stamped the Field Notes image from the Notes of Nature bundle in the left hand upper corner.

I stamped multiple leaf images also in Pecan Pie ink. When you stamp a college you can use multipple colors of ink but I decided since I colored the background I would use only one ink color!
I did use the stamped off technique for the next stamped image and stamped the cross hatch pattern off once onto my grid paper then stamped it on the collage paper. This will give a slightly lighter image in the same hue and tone!
Every backgroudn is different using the “smossh” technique and everytime you do a collage technique it will be slightly different as well. I stamped the final image of ink blotches in full and stamped off strength around the rest of the collage, here are two different versions to show you the subtle differences in background and collage stamping.
I tied a Pecan Pie Bordered ribbon in a knot around the collage layer.
I made swap cards from this design so i made multiple versions and I photographed each to show you how no two backgrounds are the same!
I finished off each swap card with two leaf sprig dies from the upcoming Stippled Rose die set, I tinged the edges in Pool Party ink with a Blending Brush.
I stamped a sentiment from the upcoming Lovely and Sweet stamp set from the Nature’s Sweetness Suite and brushed the banner die with a blending brush in Pool Party ink as well.
I poped that up on Stampin’ Dimensionals over a Tartan Foil Specialty paper die from the Stylish Shapes circles die.
Then adhered the whole collaged layer to a Pecan Pie cardstock base.
In the first design I used the Tinel Gems Four Pack and used the Pool Party gems but for the swap cards I stepped it up by coloring Iridescent Pearls with my Pecan Pie dark Stampin’ Blends marker to make the embellishments match the card base!
Here is the final card I love the way it tuned out and I hope my swappers like it too!

Just a reminder some of the items used are sneak peaks and will not be available until January 4th. Therefore they will not be in the photo links below as the links will not be live until the new catalogs are live on January 4th!

Now that you know how to do these two techniques – go and create some artwork of your own and see what great combinations you can make – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

more color mondays – berry burst, soft sea foam, pecan pie m-fold card

more color mondays – berry burst, soft sea foam, pecan pie m-fold card

Today is another More Color Monday Color Challenge featuring Berry Burst, Soft Sea Foam, and Pecan Pie.
The card I am making is called an M Fold.

Measurements:
BASE: Soft Sea Foam 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 1 1/4″, 4″, and 6 3/4″
DSP or colored cardstock layer:
panel 1 each side (2) 1″ x 4″
panel 2 and 3 (2) 2 1/2″ x 4″
panel 4 4″ x 4″
Soft Sea Foam 2″ x 4″
Berry Burst 1 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
Basic White 1 3/4″ x 3 3/4″

Stamp the background stamp Berry Harvest in Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto the 4″ cardstock square.

Using Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends color the leaves.

Color the stems in Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends.
Color the raspberries in Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends.
Fold the base at the 1 1/4″ score line towards the right, fold the score line at 4″ back to the left, fold the 6 3/4″ score line to the right.
Adhere the 4″ square to the 4th panel.
Adhere a 2 1/2″ x 4″ Basic White piece of cardstock to the third panel.
Adhere a 2 1/2″ x 4″ piece of Neutrals 6″ x 6″ DSP in Pecan Pie to the second panel.
Adhere the (2) 1 1/4″ x 4″ pieces of Subtles DSP to each side of the first panel.
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Artistically Inked Stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and the raspberries above the words.
Adhere the Basic White layer to the Berry Burst layer. Adhere the Berry Burst layer to Soft Sea Foam layer.
Adhere the triple sentiment layer to the middle of the outside of panel one.
This is why this card is called the M-Fold.
This is a sweet fun fold! Add some embellishments on the sentiment piece.
Try this fun fold with your stampin’ supplies and create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin,’
Natalie

more color mondays – cajun craze, wild wheat and pecan pie

more color mondays – cajun craze, wild wheat and pecan pie

Welcome to another addition of More Color Mondays and today it is all about Fall – If you have been with me for a while you know I am a brights girl and this color palette is far out of my wheelhouse! But I like to challenge myself as well as others and these are lovely Fall colors that work well together! Join me as we work with the new Autumn Leaves bundle from the September to December 2023 Mini Catalog. This beautiful Fall Suite is so popular that it continues to go in and out of back ordered status! Keep trying if you love it they are making them as fast as they can!

Today the colors are Cajun Craze and two new comers – Wild Wheat and Pecan Pie.

Measurements:
BASE: Cajun Craze 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White Layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Cajun Craze: scrap for the sentiment piece and
the Leaf veins
Wild Wheat: scrap for the leaf veins
Pecan Pie: scrap for the leaf veins

Die cut the second from the largest rectangular die from the Nested Essentials dies set.

Stamp the sentiment in Pecan Pie off to one side.

Stamp the medium size leaf in Wild Wheat ink around the edges.

Stamp the Leaf outlines – largest leaf in Cajun Craze ink, medium sized leaf in Wild Wheat ink and smaller pair of leaves in Pecan Pie ink randomly around the Basic White Layer.
Tie the new Pecan Pie Bordered ribbon around the Basic White layer and tie in a knot.

Place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the sentiment piece back.

Remove the paper backings from the Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere over the ribbon.
Adhere the Basic White stamped layer to the Cajun Craze card base.
Add Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the card front and you are finished with a beautiful Fall Card.

As on all More Color Mondays I invite you to gather these exact or similar colors and create a work of your own to share with all – post a photo of your creation in the comment section of today’s Facebook post at http://www.Facebook.com/nataliegramley

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie