poppy parade ink - nataliegramleystamps

words of beauty card

by nataliegramleystamps | Jan 14, 2026 | card samples, die cutting, embossing folders, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

This mornings card features the Brushed with Beauty Suite Collection of products combined with the All In a Row embossing folder.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, 4″ x 5 1/4″, scraps for dies
Poppy Parade CS: 2 1/4″ x 3 3/4″

Emboss the layer with the All In a Row embossing folder.

With a Blending Brush create a diagonal colored line across the embossed layer.

Die cut the Basic White scraps with the “because” from the Words of Beauty dies and the flowers from the Petals of Beauty dies. Stamp the “I think you’re amazing” in Memento Black ink in the lower right-hand corner of the Poppy Parade scrap die cut with the Textured Notes die.

Adhere the embossed layer to the card base.

Pop up the Poppy Parade die cut.

Adhere the word “because” above the stamped sentiment. Blend a portion of the petal die. Pop up the petal to the left of the stamped sentiment.

Adhere the holographic resin dots to the card.

This simple card is an easy one and the sentiment is one that would brighten anyone’s day! Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Brushed With Beauty Suite Collection (English)

[167100]

$136.25

Petals Of Beauty Bundle (English)

[167096]

$49.50

Petals Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set

[167093]

$20.00

Words Of Beauty Bundle (English)

[167090]

$45.75

Words Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167083]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$14.00

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

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]

$15.00

Stampin' Spritzer

[126185]

$6.00

Water Painters

[168253]

$13.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

All In A Row Embossing Folder

[166989]

$9.50

Petals Of Beauty Dies

[167095]

$35.00

Words Of Beauty Dies (English)

[167089]

$31.00

Holographic Resin Dots

[165598]

$8.00

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building a reflection with light and wonder set

by nataliegramleystamps | Oct 24, 2025 | card samples, die cutting, my favorites, new catalog, techniques

Have you ever wondered how to create a water reflection scene on a card? Well today I will describe my process that I used to create these cards for this reflection post!

Measurements:
BASE: Gorgeous Grape CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic Black CS: 2: x 5 1/2″

Die cut the Basic Black layer with the smaller tree die from the Light & Wonder bundle.

Take the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer and create a mirror image of the colors you choose for the sunset. I used Gorgeous Grape, Poppy Parade and Pumpkin Pie.

I started with the deepest color (Gorgeous Grape) on top and less on the bottom I used a circular motion for the color on the top but a back and forth motion on the bottom.

I continued with the second deepest color (Poppy Parade) below the Gorgeous Grape and less on the bottom just above the grape – I used a circular motion for the color on the top but a back and forth motion on the bottom.

I colored the middle of the layer with the Pumpkin Pie color and blending brush.

I positioned the die cut and the negative die cut above and below one another to get an idea of the placement.

Using a blending brush and Gray Granite ink I brushed in an upward stroke over the negative die space. Darker on the bottom and lighter as I stroked upward.

I colored over the bottom of the Basic White layer below the tree shadow reflections with a blending brush and Azure Afternoon ink for the water – because there is already color there the blue will color over but not completely mask the color so it looks like the water is reflecting the color in the sky! I placed more blue color closer to the tree line and less at the bottom of the layer.

Using a water painter and a drop of Craft White ink refill I lightly brushed side to side with the brush to streak the water with white lines and then went over the center area with a Wink of Stella glitter pen for a little sparkle!

I stamped the sentiments in Gorgeous Grape ink at the top of the layer.

Adhere the tree die just above the reflection shadow and cut off the overhang.

Adhere the colored layer onto the Gorgeous Grape card base.

I added three of the purple hued Frosted Iridescent Dots from the Lights of Aurora Suite Collection around the sentiment to finish off this stunning card with coordinating sparkle!

The first card that I did with this technique I tried Crushed Curry at the bottom inside of mirroring the colors and it took on a brighter tone like it captured the moments before the sun goes down! Two different looks just by experimenting with the colors used on the background! Try this technique and let me know what you create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie