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more color mondays – berry burst, lemon lime twist and gorgeous grape

by nataliegramleystamps | Jul 28, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, color theory, die cutting, embossing folders, my favorites, online exclusives, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays continues a study in color theory using a complimentary, opposing colors of Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist and Gorgeous Grape.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored 4 1/4″
4″ x 5 1/4″, scraps for dies, (3) strips

Paint the 1/4″ strips with a blender pen and Berry Burst ink in a striped pattern.

Paint the remaining strips with the individual colors.

Emboss the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer with the Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder.

Splatter the embossed layer with Berry Burst ink.

Die cut a Basic White scrap with two consecutive Stylish Shapes dies to make an open circle.

Cut Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals in half around the back of the circle die.

Die cut the large banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set and stamp the Happy Birthday from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set in Berry Burst ink.

Cut the three strips down to about 4″ to 4 1/4″ length and adhere them to the embossed layer in alternating pattern.

Pop up the open circle die over the three strips.

Pop up the Happy Birthday sentiment over the circle die.
Brush Berry Burst ink with a Blending Brush over the small butterfly die from the Beautiful Butterflies bundle.
Adhere to the circle die over the sentiment piece.

Adhere the embossed layer over the card front.

Place three Fine Shimmer Purple Gems around the card to finish off with a sparkle.

This is a great use of Strip scraps and using opposite colors works so well! Opposites attract right!

Try this color combination or another complementary one – now go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English)

[164615]

$59.25

Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164608]

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[147143]

$9.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$9.00

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[147145]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial)

[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

Blender Pens

[102845]

$14.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder

[164614]

$42.00

Mini Corrugated 3 D Embossing Folder

[165559]

$11.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Purple Fine Shimmer Gems

[162611]

$8.00

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layout #106 – new washi tape wreath card plus tip

by nataliegramleystamps | Jul 2, 2025 | card samples, card sketches, die cutting, embossing folders, my favorites, new catalog, techniques

I am in love with this new extra wide washi tape that coordinates with the Extraordinary Flora Bundle!
There are so many possibilities for this product…

First I want to share a tip I came up with – I don’t know about you but have you ever struggled finding the ends of your tape rolls?
I do sometimes and I did not want to waste a smig of this washi tape! So when I initially unwrapped the tape I saved the sticker from the packaging. I also save the plastic that comes with our photopolymer stamp sets! (I save way too many things just ask my hubby LOL) I rummaged through my drawer that contains all of my plastic strips from the photopolymer stamp sets and looked for the size that I needed. It needed to be long enough to reach most of the way around the washi tape roll and wide enough to run end to end.
I lifted the washi tape edge and connected it to one side of the plastic, I pressed the washi tape edge flat onto the plastic and laid it down again on the washi tape and rolled the plastic sheet around the roll and connected the two ends of the plastic sheet together with the sticker!
This works amazing the edge is always ready for use and accessible!

This card is modeled off my latest card sketch #106 – make a card using this sketch and let me know how it turns out!

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″, scrap for the
circle die, scrap for the washi tape at least
3 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ , scrap strip for the sentiment

SLowly unpeel the washi tape from the roll and lay on the Basic White CS layer measuring at least 3 1/2″ wide and 5 1/2″ long but can be longer. I used my fingers and a bone folder to get any wrinkles and creases out of the tape.

I used 3M tape to hold the detailed die in place to cut the washi tape images out.

Emboss the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer in the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine using the Distressed Tile embossing folder.

Adhere the embossed layer to the card base leaving an even border the entire way around.

Die cut a smaller circle (I used the one that measures approximately 2 1/2″ in diameter – you want room to use the washi tape dies.

I used a blending brush and Gorgeous Grape ink to color the circle in a gradient pattern leaving the center lighter than the edges.

I popped the circle die onto Stampin’ Dimensionals so I could use the washi tape images above and below the die.

Start to arrange the die images around the circle building your wreath image.

I kept even the partial images and tucked those under – nothing was wasted!

Stamp the sentiment in Gorgeous Grape ink and I cut out the sentiment and adhered it in rows in the circle center.

Once you like your arrangement secure the washi tape die images around the circle with your favorite adhesive.

I finished the card with the Purple Fine Shimmer Gems to give the wreath card some coordinating sparkle.

Try making a wreath card with your supplies!
Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Extraordinary Flora Bundle (English)

[165245]

$43.00

Extraordinary Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[165243]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146987]

$14.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$9.00

Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial)

[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

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Distressed Tile 3 D Embossing Folder

[162189]

$10.00

Extraordinary Flora Die

[165244]

$28.00

Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape

[165269]

$15.00

Purple Fine Shimmer Gems

[162611]

$8.00

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corner in bloom sale-a-bration wedding card

by nataliegramleystamps | Feb 7, 2025 | card samples, embossing folders, out of the box stamping, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s blog post features a wedding card made with the Corner in Bloom Level Two Sale-a-bration stamp set. Typically a “corner” stamp set is traditionally used in well the corners LOL of the card! But today I am pivoting and using those corners stamped twice in a diamond design to form a lovely floral backdrop for the sentiment!

Measurements:
BASE: Gorgeous Grape CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″ pieces
scrap strip for the sentiment

Emboss one of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layers of Basic White CS with the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder.

Stamp the smaller flower corner image in Tuxedo Black Momento ink and match up the open ends and stamp again creating a diamond shape with the two corner images.

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Because Gorgeous Grape is such a deep hued purple we do not carry the Stampin’ Blends. The Highland Heather is the same hue but in a lighter shade so this is a wonderful compliment to this project. I colored all of the flower petals in Light Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends marker and then highlighted the centers and edges near the stem in Dark Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends marker.

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I colored over the petal areas in Light marker and blended the petals for a more even look.

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I colored the leaves in Dark Granny Apple Green and highlighted in Dark Old Olive Stampin’ Blends marker for a nice shaded look.

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Adhere the embossed layer to the Gorgeous Grape base card.
Fussy cut the floral diamond out.
Using a Blending Brush and Gorgeous Grape ink pad highlight a diagonal area above to the right and below to the left where you will adhere the diamond image.
Adhere the floral image over the blended area.

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I stamped the “lifetime of love” sentiment from the Linked Together stamp set from the 2025 January to April mini catalog release on a scrap 1/4″ strip of Basic White CS. Using a Paper Snip scissors I cut a banner edge on both sides of the sentiment and colored it with the Blending Brush and Gorgeous Grape ink. I popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhered it between the two corner images.
I added Purple Shine Shimmer Gems to finish off this easy and lovely card perfect for a Spring Wedding or an anniversary!

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I also made one with Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends as an alternative coloring sample – Which do you like the Monochromatic (Highland Heather) or the Analogous (Berry Burst) Color design?

Try some out of the box stamping and use one of your stamps in an unexpected way! Now go and create some unexpected artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie