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last chance list – o holy night suite collection

by nataliegramleystamps | Dec 1, 2023 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, retiring products, stamps ink paper

It is always sad to see favorite sets and quality products retire and go away – but the good news is that it makes way for new and equally as exciting products! And as a demonstrator I already received the new catalogs that are on their way to you in a few weeks and they are fun ones filled to the brim with loads of new ideas and stamps and coordinating products!!!

Today’s blog post focuses on one of the gorgeous suites that will be retiring and going away – it is only available while supplies last! and best yet some of the products are ON SALE!!

Night Divine dies #161996 was $27 now $24.30
Stars At Night hybrid folder (dies and EF)
#162006 was $39 now $27.30

Sadly both the Designer Series papers in the suite are already sold out as is the star trinkets! So if you love one of the bundles in the suite time is of the essence!

The Stars At Night bundle comes with our hybrid Embossing folder which means that one or more of the dies fits into the inside of the embossing folder and you can die cut and emboss in one pass through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine!

Place the die in the grooves over the matching stars on the inside of the folder with the Stampin’ Up logo printed on it cutting side up.
Place the paper right side towards the cutting blade and close the folder over the paper. In the case of the Holographic Trio Specialty paper this makes a difference as you want to emboss the correct side of the paper!

I stamped one of the sentiments in Night of Navy ink on Basic White cardstock and die cut with the matching die.

Since the card base is Night of Navy I added a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White card stock layer to the card inside and popped up the sentiment onto the layer. I normally do not add dimension to the inside of the card but thought it would be something fun and different.

I added one of the holographic embossed and die cut stars to the left hand side of the inside of the card.

I love the O Holy Night graphic designs but they sold out very quickly!
I cut a 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer for the card front, adhered it on and popped up the smallest die cut star to the scene in the sky!

I took the top half of that piece of DSP and created another card with the bundle!

I added largest star to the card front after adhering the other 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer pf DSP to the card front and added Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels around the star. I stamped the linear sentiment to a 1/4″ scrap strip and brushed ink on with a blending brush and popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals!

I didn’t want to waste any of the grogeous Holographic Trio paper so I used the negative to highlight the matching star on one of the other DSP sheets.
I added three blue Iridescent Pastel Gems to the Holographic paper and secured the retiring White Iridescent ribbon to finish the Smoky Slate card base.

The last card in this series from the Stars at Night bundle uses another scenic paper from the discontinued O Holy Night DSP and die cut a star in the top right hand corner.
I embossed the die cut out in the embossing folder and popped it up on Stampin’ Dimsionals after adhering the 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ DSP to a Crumb Cake base.

I stamped the linear sentiment across the light sand in Night of Navy ink for contrast and added Iridescent Pastel Gems to finish the card with some bling.

If you need this set or bundle do not delay they will sell out and soon!

Now go and create the rest of your Christmas Cards one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

O Holy Night Suite Collection (English)

[162012]

$144.50

Stars At Night Bundle (English)

[162007]

$56.50

Stars At Night Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[162000]

$24.00

O Holy Night 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161986]

$12.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

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

[120953]

$10.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$10.00

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131202]

$10.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Stars At Night Hybrid Embossing Folder

[162006]

$39.00

Iridescent Pastel Gems

[160429]

$8.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

← OnStage@Home event more color mondays - color buddies balmy blue, azure afternoon and blueberry bushel →

fun with shapes

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 17, 2023 | card samples, product reviews, retiring products, stamps ink paper

Watercolor Shapes (#156968) is one of those versatile stamp sets with shapes that often gets overlooked – this stamp set is now retired and SOLD OUT but I wanted to share some ideas for using shape stamps with you as other sets have shape stamps in them.

Using the shapes as a background is one easy way to use this set and creates a lovely backdrop for this simply stamped card.
I stamped the background and them restamped the photopolymer clear stamp again on these 1/4″ Real Red cardstock strips. Stamped the Biggest Wish sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and added a few Matte Black dots to finish it off!

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Not only did I use the small square for the background in this card as well, but I did a rock n roll effect (this is where you take a stamp and roll the edges only in the ink pad so that the center of the stamp remains less or uninked and stamp it down on the paper)
This “halo” effect of the rock n roll technique creates a spotlight for the sentiment! I stamped it onto a rainbow scrap piece of paper and added Brilliant Wings die cuts and Matte Black dots!

This card uses the same technique as the last sample but in a different color scheme.

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This sample uses the larger circle as a background image for the sentiment. Popped up over the smaller circle background it adds interest and continuity to the card!

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Using multiple colors and shape images this card uses the same techniques as the last sample but adds depth and dimension using the multiple colors and shapes.

This next sample uses the retiring color Mint Macaron and retiring die set Brilliant Wings dies as the foreground for the small square pattern made with the Watercolor Shapes stamp set.

Starting yesterday I will be posting every Sunday a color challenge – I would love to see what you all come up with – yesterday I posted a five color palette featuring Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral and Real Red.

Here is the card that I designed around this first color challenge – send me photos of the cards you come up with i cannot wait to see your creations!

Product List

Watercolor Shapes Photopolymer Stamp Set

[156968]

$21.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$9.25

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$9.25

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$8.00

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$8.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$8.00

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

$8.00

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

$8.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$8.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Brilliant Wings Dies

[155523]

$44.00

Chic Dies

[158815]

$37.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.50

Matte Black Dots

[154284]

$7.00

← simply succulent front flap card coloring gilded specialty paper →

swap cards – new ideas

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 12, 2023 | card samples, retiring products, stamps ink paper

Last month’s swap cards are almost all received and I love getting new ideas and card samples for sets that I do not own!

Thanks to all the talented demonstrators that I swap with every month!

Butterfly Brilliance (#155092) and the Brilliant Wings Die set (#155523) are among my favorite sets that I have owned that will be retiring at the end of this current month!
Nancy F’s swap card this month combines the front flap design I featured in Monday’s blog post on a Basic Black background and highlights the 6″ x 6″ paper packs (they are still available (and on SALE!! currently at $10.80 discounted from the $12 retail) that will also be retiring to make way for brand new paper packs in the new catalog!
6″ x 6″ DSP Assortments

Brights (#159258)
Neutrals (#159257)
Regals (#159256)
Subtles (#159255)

Carol S’s swap card features another retiring bundle Ginkgo Branch bundle (#160469) this is LOW INVENTORY but still available at the 10% off for the bundle price while supplies last!

Marie W’s swap card also is another retiring bundle Nature’s Harvest (#156813) but sadly this one is now sold out and no longer available. I will have this bundle for sale after the new catalog launches if you are interested please contact me!

Hello Ladybug is a delightful swap card made by Lori V.

Forever Fern is another great retiring stamp set with coordinating dies also SOLD OUT but I have this one for sale after May 4th let me know if you would like to buy it!

Lyn L’s swap card features items from the Regency Park Suite Collection

This is a swap card using Silly Goose and I misplaced the envelope so I apologize for not being able to give my sister demonstrator a shout out.

Lighting the Way is a Suite that will be available in the upcoming catalog but not with the 10% discount for the bundle price so if you like it get it now! Current hostess code is R9AWXX7K

Denise W’s swap card features Hello Bunny and Spring Blessings on Pear Pizzazz a retiring color!

Marcy W’a Jar of flowers card is lovely with a vellum jar die cut makes the jar look so realistic.

This swap card from Susan K in California features the Share a Milkshake bundle and I just love the cone die! TOO CUTE!

BV’s thanks swap card uses the Regency Park suite of products for a card that is lovely and gender neutral!

Judith P’s swap card arrived today so I am adding it to the mix – an Easter card using the Rejoice in Him stamp set from the retiring mini catalog.

My favorite DSP in this current catalog is definitely hands down the Hues of Happiness DSP and this card uses the dies to cut out the DSP flowers for a simple and stunning card in Mambo Melon. Pretty swap card made by CarrollAnn A.

← hues of happiness front flip card simply succulent front flap card →

new retired items for sale

by nataliegramleystamps | May 3, 2022 | retiring products, special offer

One of the exciting things about a new catalog all the fun NEW products but that means demonstrators like me need to make room and sell off the retired merchandise! Below are pictures and prices for all the items I have for sale – if you are interested in any of the sets, dies, punches or bundles for sale these are on a first come first serve basis and I will only accept PayPal, or Venmo and shipping is extra – the prices listed are only for the item and have not had the shipping added to the cost yet as shipping can be combined if purchasing more tan one item. Email me at nataliestamps@aol.com and put in the subject of the email the name of the item and SOLD,
in the body of the e-mail I will need your preferred method of payment and your address so I can determine shipping and bill you if you where the first to ask for that particular item! I will return the email with the shipping amount for you to agree and only after your final consent will I bill the agreed upon price! All purchased Items will be sent out the next business day after payment is received!

SOLD 2022 Sale-a-bration – Driving By

used great condition no staining

$15 plus shipping

2022 Sale-a-bration – Catching Butterflies

used great condition no staining

$15 plus shipping

SOLD 2022 Sale-a-bration – Awesome Otters

used great condition no staining

$15 plus shipping

SOLD 2022 Annual Catalog set – Path to Greatness

used great condition no staining

$15 plus shipping

SOLD 2022 Sale-a-bration Level Two set –

Friendly Hello

used great condition Flower and Hello Friend stamp some red staining

$15 plus shipping

2022 Annual Catalog set – Enjoy the Moment

used great condition no staining

$10 plus shipping

SOLD 2022 Annual Catalog Background stamp
Birch

used good condition – black staining

$10 plus shipping

SOLD 2022 Mini Catalog set – Encircled in Warmth

used great condition minimal staining

$10 plus shipping

Strong of Heart

used great condition no staining

$10 plus shipping

SOLD Detailed Trio Punch – $10 plus shipping

Tailored Tag punch – $10 plus shipping

SOLD Warm Wrap Dies – $15 plus shipping

SOLD Inspiring Canopy Dies – $15 plus shipping

SOLD Playful Alphabet dies – $20 plus shipping

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Nature’s Thoughts dies – $15 plus shipping

SOLD Turtle Friends Bundle – $15 plus shipping

SOLD Playful Penguins Bundle – $15 plus shipping

SOLD Blossoms in Bloom Die Bundle –
$25 plus shipping

Forever Blossoms Die Bundle
$25 plus shipping

SOLD Sparkle of the Season Die Bundle
$25 plus shipping

SOLD Pretty Perennials Die Bundle
$25 plus shipping

SOLD Sweet Ice Cream Punch Bundle
$15 plus shipping

SOLD Frosted Gingerbread Die Bundle
$25 plus shipping

Happy Shopping today! Whether it is deals here or from the new catalog debuting today in my on line store!!

Let me know if you need anything!

Natalie

dream big rainbow eclipse card

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 18, 2022 | 3D projects, card samples, my favorites, techniques

So I had one more beautiful strip left from the Wet Stamping Rainbow butterflies technique and I just had to use it for a last fun technique! Have you ever made an eclipse card? The Playful Alphabet dies are retiring and this is such a fun technique to do with a die alphabet set!
Position the word you would like to cut out onto the image.

Using washi tape or blue painters tape secure down the alphabet dies in place. Run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss or the Mini and remove the tape.

I wanted to create a dream BIG message on the card so I used washi tape to cover the words from the Whale Done stamp set that I did not want to use and after inking it in the Memento Ink removed the tape and stamped the partially inked stamp onto the card front!

Using the Foam adhesive strips pop up the alphabet letters.
Adhere the strip with the letters cut out to the base card and the place the letters back into their negative spaces but popped up so that they stand out from the background, causing an eclipse of the word.

I added White Glittered Organdy ribbon and Iridescent Rhinestones to complete the card.’

The Playful Alphabet unfortunately is retiring so if you need a great alphabet die set you will want to use the current hostess code, CGYBQDYV before they are sold out!

Try this cool Eclipse technique and create a word card of your very own – one letter die at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie