more color mondays – gorgeous grape, secret sea and pool party

more color mondays – gorgeous grape, secret sea and pool party

by | Nov 3, 2025 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, In Colors, masculine cards, more color mondays, techniques

Today’s installment of More Color Mondays features one of our new In Colors Secret Sea – a dark blackish Blue that is a softer substitution for Black and a fabulous neutral! Paired with the rich tones of Gorgeous Grape and the subtle brightness of Pool Party this makes a beautiful combination for this Northern Lights Lights of Aurora Suite card!

Measurements:
BASE: Gorgeous Grape CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
DSP: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Secret Sea CS: 3 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ for die cutting
Pool Party Two Tone CS: scraps at least 4 1/4″ in
width

Die cut the Secret Sea layer with the larger tree line die image from the light & Wonder die set.

Cut the Pool Party Two Tone Cardstock to 4 1/4″ in width and then rip so the nice white inside layer shows on the darker side on two pieces and the lighter side on two thinner pieces.

Cut the 6″ x 6″ DSP to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″

Adhere the DSP to the card front and then Adhere the torn pieces of Two Tone Pool Party Cardstock alternating the colors dark on bottom light next and dark on top and adhere to the bottom of the card front.

Do not adhere the top 1/4″ to allow for room to slip in the tree die cut.

Slip the tree die cut under the top Two Tone cardstock ripped layer and cut the piece to size.
Adhere the tree die cut to the card front with Multipurpose glue.
Stamp a sentiment inside in Gorgeous Grape ink. I have multiple November birthday cards to send out and thought this was a perfect holiday card but also equally awesome winter birthday card!
I used the final torn Pool Party Two Tone cardstock on the bottom of the inside layer.

Adhere the Pool Party to the layer and adhere the layer to the inside of the card.

I added three Basic Rhinestone Jewels to the card around the sentiment and then two of our new Faceted Snowflakes embellishments which I think look like stars!

Try ripping some two tone cardstock to expose the white center and using it on your next project.

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Lights Of Aurora Suite Collection (English) [ 165768 ]
[165768]
$81.25
Light & Wonder Bundle (English) [ 165763 ]
[165763]
$51.25
Light & Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165756 ]
[165756]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146987 ]
[146987]
$14.00
Pool Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 166691 ]
[166691]
$10.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Lights Of Aurora 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165755 ]
[165755]
$12.50
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147099 ]
[147099]
$9.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
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 Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Light & Wonder Dies [ 165762 ]
[165762]
$38.00
Faceted Snowflakes [ 166077 ]
[166077]
$10.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [ 144220 ]
[144220]
$6.00
bonus post – hoppy easter treat box

bonus post – hoppy easter treat box

by | Apr 19, 2025 | 3D projects, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, retiring products, stamps ink paper, techniques

I normally post three times a week but sometimes I just have something special I have to share right away! This morning I stumbled upon an adorable Easter 3D treat box and decided to make them up for my Easter table -so while I was creating them I took photos and wanted to share the instructions!

Happy Easter to all and a special thank you to United Kingdom demonstrator Stacey Marsh for the inspiration I converted her project to imperial measurements but I took the inspiration from her you tube video and loved it!

Measurements:
BASE BOX: Pool Party two-tone cardstock
(1) 6″ square
(2) 2″ x 12″ strips scored at 2″ and 8″
DSP: (2) 2″ squares

Today I decorated the treat boxes with the Playing in the Rain stamp set and dies which I LOVE especially this little bunny and it is currently on the LAST CHANCE LIST – which means WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

As of this afternoon they were ON SALE and still available!
# 160542 Last Chance List
PLAYING IN THE RAIN CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
Sale Price $15.60 Original Price $26.00
Earns up to 1.56 in Stampin’ Rewards!

# 160550 Last Chance List
PLAYING IN THE RAIN DIES
Sale Price $21.00 Original Price $35.00
Earn up to $2.10 in Stampin’ Rewards!

I stamped the sweet bunny from this set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I colored the body of the bunny with the Ivory Stampin’ Blends marker.
Next I colored the body of the bunny with the retired SU 600 Stampin’ Blends marker, from the skin tone set but you could easily substitute another brown like Light Pecan Pie.
Next I blended the body of the bunny with the retired SU 700 Stampin’ Blends marker, from the skin tone set but you could easily substitute another brown like Light Crumb Cake.
Then I went over the entire body area and blended all of them with the Ivory marker again.
I colored the inside of the ears, the nose and the jacket with Light Flirty Flamingo.
I highlighted those areas with the Dark Flirty Flamingo.
And then I blended over the entire pink areas with the Light marker to blend.
I colored in the puddle water with Light Pool Party Stampin’ Blends.
Then highlighted the water with the Dark Pool Party Blends.
Then I went back over the puddle with the Light marker to blend it.
Score the 6″ square piece of Pool Party Two-tone cardstock at 2″, turn 90 degrees and score at 2″, turn 90 degrees and score again at 2″ and one more time turn 90 degrees and score at 2″.
Your square should have 9 equal squares scored into the surface.

Then move the square to the 4 1/2″ mark and score above the 2″ score line and below the 4″ score line. Turn the square 180 degrees and position the left-hand edge of the card stock at the 4 1/2″ line and repeat scoring from the 2″ score line to the top of the cardstock and from the 4″ score line to the bottom of the page.

You should be able to see the score lines in the second photo.

Position the cardstock so that the squares with the extra score lines are in the four corners and the extra score line is horizontal.
Cut along the dark lines in the photo and then snip the edges to form a tab as shown with the smaller dark diagonal lines.
Rotate the square 180 degrees and repeat the cuts and the opposite side.

Your finished square will resemble the second photo.

Crease all score lines with a bone folder – the secret to a great box is well creased score lines.
Place Tear-n-Tape on the tabs.
Remove the paper release tape from the Tear-n-Tape and form the box by matching up the tab and the side edges so they are even and rub the inside so that the tape adheres well.
Adhere your 2″ DSP squares to the side of the box that does not have the tabs adhered to it.
I stamped Oh, Happy Day from the Playing in the Rain stamp set in Tuxedo Black memento ink and die cut from the Stylish Shapes die set.
I die cut the bunny and fussy cut the puddle.
I adhered the puddle on the lower left hand side of the box that had the less busy DSP. I popped up the bunny on Stampin’ Dimensionals above the puddle and added the sentiment circle die to the right side – it is ok to hang these over the side of the box.
I stamped the sentiment a second time and fussy cut the O and adhered it over the A in Happy to change the word to Hoppy for Easter!
I scored the 2 strips of Two-tone Cardstock at 2″ and 8″.
I curled the paper with my bone folder.
Adhere the 2″ side with Tear-nTape or other strong adhesive to the bottom of the box.
Adhere the other piece on the 2″ side with Tear-n-Tape or other strong adhesive on top of the other 2″ adhered strip to the bottom of the box. The strips will look like wings extended in opposite directions.
Place tape at the top of the strip – the side that has the 4″ score line. Bend at the score line and instead of adhering flat push the edge with the adhesive upwards and adhere to the inside of the strip so that there is a bow in the top – see photo.
Do this on both strips, these will be the “ears” of the bunny basket.
Place the strips together and tie a coordinating ribbon around the strips and below the “ears”.
I added name tags to the ribbons with the new Hole Punch assortment punches so these will be my placeholders for Easter Dinner.

I filled them with candy since my children are too old for Easter Baskets but not too old for the candy!!

So, so cute! Save this to make for next year’s Easter table!

Have a Blessed Day and I hope you get time to create tomorrow!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

This is what my table will look like tomorrow!
Product List
Playing In The Rain Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 160542 ]
[160542]
$26.00
Pool Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 166691 ]
[166691]
$10.00
Mixed Media Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164638 ]
[164638]
$12.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
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 Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Water Painters [ 151298 ]
[151298]
$13.00
Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154922 ]
[154922]
$11.00
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154882 ]
[154882]
$11.00
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154884 ]
[154884]
$11.00
Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161674 ]
[161674]
$11.00
Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154894 ]
[154894]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Playing In The Rain Dies [ 160550 ]
[160550]
$35.00
Pool Party 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Crinkle Ribbon [ 162980 ]
[162980]
$9.00
scrapbooking workshops

scrapbooking workshops

by | Mar 19, 2025 | Designer Series Paper, kits, new catalog, scrapbooking, scrapbooking page, sketch challenge, stamps ink paper, techniques

I had the opportunity recently to attend the first of three virtual scrapbooking workshop training seminars.
To say that I am delighted for Stampin’ Up! to be expanding their scrapbooking line is an understatement – I am so excited with the offerings that are coming out and super excited to see the line that will be debuting in the future!
The first session met to discuss and put together the double scrapbooking pages of the new Meant To Bee scrapbooking workshop.
The workshop is a totally self contained packet that includes all of the product to make three gorgeous double page scrapbooking spreads with a lot of product left over to create more matching pages of your own!
The kit comes with a full color instructions booklet with step by step details on how to cut and put together these pre-designed scrapbooking pages.
The first page of the first double page spread features little 2″ x 2″ square of the patterned paper – one of which is exclusive to this workshop and coordinates with a stamp bundle and two toned scrapbooking paper that color coordinates with this suite of products.
The words and bumble bees are stickers for easy adhesion and coordination!
The second page of this spread carries the squares of DSP theme to the matching page and allows for a seamless spread to highlight your scrapbooking photos!
I used some recent photos of a family vacation to set off this stunning and easy to do scrapbooking spread!
I used a coordinating marker to draw dotted lines for the bee’s trail across the pages – such a cute detail!
The second spread used Designer Series paper as the background with the exclusive bee designed DSP to make the photos pop. Easy coordination with pop out die cut stars and flowers to decorate as you like along with the stick words with mixed fonts and coordinating colors!
The last page is set on Old Olive cardstock and carries the coordinating DSP papers along for a coordinated set of pages or use them separately – these photos were from an adult only Napa wine country tour we took last year and featured just a few of the many happy pictures we took! The third page was made from scraps and left overs from the kit and I still have many more scraps of DSP, stickers, punch out shapes and cardstock to use to create a bunch more pages!

I loved the ease of this coordinated kit and cannot wait for the next one to show you!

Interested in getting a group together for a scrapbooking night? Let me know and we can make your next ladies night out a scrapbooking fun night!

Below I have included the codes and linked photos of ALL the coordinating products,
I only used the Meant to Bee Scrapbooking Workshop to create these pages! You could do a whole themed scrapbook with just these products though – would “bee” super cute!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Meant To Bee Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (English)
[166622]
$33.00
Meant To Bee 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock
[166626]
$12.00
Meant To Bee Bundle (English)
[167243]
$49.50
Meant To Bee Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[166583]
$20.00
Bee My Valentine Bundle (English)
[162554]
$38.50
Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162547]
$21.00
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
Meant To Bee Dies
[166582]
$35.00
Bee Builder Punch
[162553]
$24.00
decorative trees glimmer paper slimline card

decorative trees glimmer paper slimline card

by | Oct 30, 2024 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, die cutting, In Colors, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

This sparkly slimline card is a great Christmas card full of fun and lots of glimmer!

Slimline Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 7″ x 8 .5″
scored at 3.5″
2.5″ strips for Decorative Trees dies
scrap for the sentiment
In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper 2.5″ strips of
each color
Pool Party Two-Toned cardstock 8 1/2″ x 11″
scored at 2 1/2″, 6 1/2″ on the 8.5″ side
scored at 1 1/2″, 10 1/2″ on the 11″ side

Take the 2.5″ strips of the In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper and die cut the solid large tree.
Take 2.5″ strips of Basic White CS with each different tree designs.
Cut two glimmer trees a little smaller for the swirly smaller tree and one smaller holly leaf tree.

Score the 7″ x 8.5″ card base at 3.5″.
Use a water painter in Summer Splash ink and splatter the card base.
Splatter the card base with the Summer Splash marker, creating diffuse and more marked splatters on the card base.
Blend with a blending brush of each In Color and glue the matching color onto each In Color Glimmer Tree.
Adhere onto the slimline card.
Blend some of the corresponding colors under the trees.
Stamp the “O Christmas Tree” in Summer Splash ink and blend the ends. Pop up the sentiment onto the card front.
Adhere Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs onto the card base.
Cut the 12″ x 12″ Pool Party Two-Toned cardstock into 8.5″ x 11″.
Score the 2 1/2″ and 6 1/2″ onto the 8 1/2″ side.
Score the 1 1/2″ and 10 1/2″ onto the 11″ side.
Cut flaps in both sides.
Fold all score lines.
Glue the smaller, long panel over onto the larger panel on the 11″ side.
Glue the smaller flap onto the bottom of the hand-made envelope.
This slim line card and hand-made envelopeis a fun and glimmery Christmas card full of awesome Decorative Trees!
I love these Glimmer Specialty Paper and the sweet sparkly trees, you need some of this paper!
Go out and create some sparkly artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Decorative Trees Bundle (English)
[164085]
$52.00
Decorative Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164275]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
2024–2026 In Color™ Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper
[163771]
$11.00
Pool Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock
[166691]
$10.00
Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad
[163810]
$9.00
Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad
[163811]
$9.00
Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad
[163807]
$9.00
Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin Pad
[163808]
$9.00
Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad
[163809]
$9.00
2024–2026 In Color™ Stampin' Write Markers
[163829]
$17.50
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
Decorative Trees Dies
[164084]
$38.00
Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs
[161954]
$7.00