september swap cards

september swap cards

by | Nov 1, 2023 | card samples, card swap, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, fun fold, new catalog, online exclusives, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Now is the time for diving into your Christmas cards – get the idea – order the supplies and get them done early! I have lots of new samples to share with you from our monthly swap group!

Enjoy and get some great ideas – let me know if you need anything – my current hostess code is RGRCQEEU if you need to order your Christmsa supplies. Remember if you have a large order and will get workshop benefits over $150 do not place it on my current hostess code worshop but place a separate order for your self! Also if your wish list or Christmas Supply order is LARGE consider ordering on the Starter kit special and get the best deal yet! 35% off or 35% MORE – contact me for all the details!

My first swap card comes from Denise W and uses the Beary Cute Bundle, A walk in the Forest DSP, Iridescent Adhesive backed discs – using a Tear and Flip technique!

The next swap card from Susan W features the Joy of Christmas DSP Christmas Classics bundle. Love cutting off the edge of the regular card turning it and using the cut piece as the sentiment matte!
Marcy W’s swap card uses the Online Exclusives Horse and Sleigh bundle and the paper is one that lends itself to the 3 panel scenery Zfold.
The Above It All Bundle steals the show on Judith P’s swap card with the Background Fragrant Forest stamp providing a stunning and easy background image.
Carol S’s swap card uses Christmas Classics Bundle and the Very Best Occasions with the easy cut and shuffle technique!
The very popular Truckin’ Along online exclusives bundle is back in stock and ready to make the holiday card making super fun – this card is a classic from Veronica S!
Marie W’s swap card uses the Night Divine bundle and the Cane Weave embossing folder for a sweet and classic design.
Carroll Ann A’s swap card also features the Horse and Sleigh online exclusives bundle! The pretty DSP makes these card super easy!
Jennie T’s swap card features the Perched in a Tree stamp set and the lovely Winter Meadow DSP.
Kathi D’s swap card uses a few of my favorites the Shaded Spruce die cut is from the Christmas Classics bundle and the NOEL is cut using Gold Foil paper and is from the Joy of Noel bundle all are available in the Joy Of Christmas Suite including the Joy of Christmas DSP that she used!

Lyn L’s swap card also uses the popular Joy of Christmas and Joyful Specialty DSP in varying sized strips for a fun and colorful Christmas card. The sentiment is from the Merriest trees stamp set.

Christmas Classics sentiment is the focal point  of Rachelle M’s  swap card with Adhesive Backed Sparkle gems to steal the show around the heat embossed sentiment!

This swap card was a late entry from August’s swap but Sue D’s card was worth the wait. The Stars At Night hybrid embossing folder bundle is a stunner and this card does not disappoint!
Jennie T’s swap card uses the Saint Nicholas stamp set and Night of Navy, Boho Blue and Very Vanilla cardstock, the Shining Brightly DSP in 1″ strips, Gold embossing powder and Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems! Fun Card!
Lori V’s card is one of my favorites using the Beary Cute bundle and a great fun fold which I will highlight in an upcoming blog post – stay tuned is such a cute card!

I hope you enjoyed the samples and that it inspires you to create your own artwork to send to your special friends and family this Christmas season! Now go create some art – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Above It All Bundle (English)
[162173]
$46.75
Beary Cute Bundle (English)
[162023]
$42.25
Christmas Classics Bundle (English)
[161977]
$52.00
Horse & Sleigh Bundle (English)
[162126]
$52.00
Joy Of Noel Bundle (English)
[161967]
$48.50
Night Divine Bundle (English)
[161997]
$48.50
Perched In A Tree Bundle (English)
[159799]
$53.00
Stars At Night Bundle (English)
[162007]
$56.50
Trucking Along Bundle (English)
[162306]
$41.25
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
A Walk In The Forest 12
[162377]
$12.50
Beary Christmas 12
[162015]
$12.50
Joy Of Christmas 12
[161958]
$12.50
O Holy Night 12
[161986]
$12.50
One Horse Open Sleigh 6
[162118]
$12.50
Winter Meadow 12
[162133]
$12.50
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
Above It All Dies
[162172]
$32.00
Christmas Classics Dies
[161976]
$37.00
Joy Of Noel Dies
[161965]
$30.00
Magical Meadow Dies
[162143]
$37.00
Merriest Trees Dies
[162047]
$37.00
Night Divine Dies
[161996]
$27.00
Stars At Night Hybrid Embossing Folder
[162006]
$39.00
center step card with gorgeous oxidized copper specialty paper

center step card with gorgeous oxidized copper specialty paper

by | Oct 25, 2023 | 3D projects, card samples, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, fun fold, my favorites, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Well I was finally able to order the very popular Oxidized Copper Specialty paper and boy is it worth it! It is stunning in person – with a base of Pretty Peacock and Copper Clay tones and an overlay of Copper Foil it is unbelievably eye catching!

Today’s card is a center step fun fold and highlights this paper so well!

Start with the 4 1/4″ side at the top of the paper cutter and the edge of the paper at the 1″ mark to the right of the cutting blade. Place the blade at the 4 1/2″ mark on the cutting guide and cut at the 1″ mark from 4 1/2″ to the 10″ mark.

Measurements:
BASE: Copper Clay 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
scrap for the large leaf veins die cut
DSP: Oxidized Copper (2) 3/4″ x 4 1/4″
scrap for the leaf die
Pretty Peacock: 2″ x 4 1/4″ embossed
Basic White – inside 4″ x 4 1/4″

Flip the paper so the opposite 11″ side is on that right hand 1″ mark.
Repeat the cut on this other side at 1″ mark from 4 1/2″ to 10″ marks.
Place the 11″ side at the top of the paper trimmer and at the 4 1/2″ mark, score above the cut and below the cut lines.

Then at the 5 1/2″ mark, score between the cut marks.

At the 9″ and 10″ marks – score above and below the cut lines.
When you start to bend the score marks it will look like this photo below.
Bend the 9″ score line into a valley and the remainder score lines as mountain folds and bend the card closed as shown in photo.
Cut the additional cardstock and DSP, including a large leaf using the Oxidized Copper Specialty paper and the large veins from the Copper Clay cardstock.
Emboss the Pretty Peacock layer in the 3D exposed Brick embossing folder.
Adhere the Pretty Peacock layer to the middle of the center step.
Adhere the 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ DSP pieces to the side steps.
Adhere the veins to the Oxidized Copper leaf and adhere that to the top center of the center step using Glue to get into the embossed surface.
Take a 3/4″ x 4″ Basic white layer and using Pretty Peacock ink stamp the small leaves and a sentiment on the piece of Cardstock. Adhere this centered to the bottom edge.
Add five Pretty Peacock Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio and the card is complete!

Try this fun fold and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Autumn Leaves Bundle (English)
[162186]
$55.75
Autumn Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162179]
$24.00
Oxidized Copper 12
[162190]
$8.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Copper Clay 8 1/2
[161721]
$10.00
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2
[150880]
$10.00
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
[150083]
$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
Autumn Leaves Dies
[162185]
$38.00
Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder
[161600]
$11.00
Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio
[161206]
$8.00
more color mondays – misty moonlight, petal pink and crumb cake

more color mondays – misty moonlight, petal pink and crumb cake

by | Oct 16, 2023 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, color challenge, more color mondays, stamps ink paper

Welcome to another More Color Mondays – I am back from wedding weekend and settling into stamping and back to life after a big event! I noticed that I still have the wedding on my mind because the colors I choose are a variation of the wedding colors! Navy and Champagne is close to this trio so enjoy today’s color challenge and if you play along make sure to upload a picture of your creation to my Facebook comment section for these colors or similar ones you have in stock! Misty Moonlight has been a new neutral staple for me I am loving this color and pairing it with Crumb Cake is a favorite of mine – this time I added the soft tones of Petal Pink and I love the pop of subtle color it adds to these two favorites of mine!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Misty Moonlight layer 4″ x 5 1/4″
Scraps for dies:
Basic White, Petal Pink and Crumb Cake

Using the two small rectangular die pieces in the Christmas Classics set – die cut lines of perforated holes into the Misty Moonlight layer.
Wrap the Inner Braid Misty Moonlight ribbon around the edges of the Misty Moonlight layer and adhere to the back of this layer. Then adhere the ribbon wrapped misty moonlight layer to the Basic White card base.
Die cut the holly decorated sentiment piece in Basic White and two leaf stems also in Basic White. Die cut two holly leaf die cuts from the Crumb Cake scraps. Ink the “making spirits bright” sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink and stamp in the center of the sentiment die cut.
Pop up the sentiment piece onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and add the crumb cake holly leaves and the white leaf stems to the back of the sentiment piece and adhere over the ribbon.
Die cut two smaller leaf stems from Petal Pink CS scraps and Holly berries as well. Adhere around and under the sentiment piece to add the pops of color!
Add some embellishments and the More Monday Color challenge card is complete.
Consider expanding your horizons and join us for this or a future More Color Mondays Color Challenge and post your artwork on Monday’s comment section on my Facebook business page at http://www.Facebook.com/nataliegramley
Now go and create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Christmas Classics Bundle (English)
[161977]
$52.00
Christmas Classics Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161970]
$21.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[120953]
$10.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[153081]
$10.00
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146985]
$10.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad
[153118]
$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
Christmas Classics Dies
[161976]
$37.00
Misty Moonlight 3/8" (1 Cm) Inner Braid Ribbon
[161638]
$8.00
Iridescent Pastel Gems
[160429]
$8.00
new mini catalog swap cards

new mini catalog swap cards

by | Sep 20, 2023 | card samples, card swap, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, fun fold, new catalog, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Doesn’t everyone like to get happy mail? Swaps in the mail are definitely happy mail for me – almost every month I participate with a great group of sideline demonstrators in my group – and I look forward to seeing there ideas and getting my own happy mail!

This month’s selection is all from the new September to December mini catalog and they are great – I think you will agree!

Kathi D. used the gorgeous new Winter Meadow suite combined with one of the dies from the Christmas Classics bundle. She used the new Silver and white Sheer ribbon down the center under the die which features the Textured Shimmer paper from the Annual Catalog. This card lets that beautiful paper do all the heavy lifting.

Rachelle M’s swap card starts with the Brushed Gold Cards and Envelopes and the Christmas Classics stamp set with Shaded Spruce card stock accents and Gold embossing for the letters – simple and elegant!
This swap card from Lyn L featured the out of this world Stargazing DSP as the backdrop for the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set embossed in white. The sentiment comes from the Merriest Trees stamp set.
Jennie T’s swap card features the winter Owls bundle and some of the Winter Meadows DSP down the middle, the owl is embossed in Gold and rests in it’s own embossed tree limb.
The So Very Merry stamp set and the Merry Melody 3D embossing folder shine in Parakeet Party for a bright and cheery non traditional Christmas card by Marie W.
Our new mini catalog does have all the Fall holidays including some Halloween sets and DSP and this card features a fun technique by Lori V using Them Bones DSP and the Metal Plate 3D embossing folder.
Andrea U’s card beatifully highlights the All About Autumn DSP and Bundle and the Deckled Circles die set.
Vickie G’s colorful card uses the Gift of Giving stamp set embossed in white on Flirty Flamingo cardstock backed with the colorful Merry Bold and Bright DSP.
Susan W’s swap card features the beautiful All About Autumn DSP in a collage format with one inch pieces of the Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper and the fabulous copper ribbon from the new ribbon Copper and Natural ribbon combo pack!
This swap card by BV S is Beary Cute and is from the Beary Christmas Suite! It uses the Beary Christmas DSP the Beary Cute punch and stamp set and the gorgeous embellishments Balmy Blue Sparkle ribbon and the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder. The faceted Gems trio embellishments are from the Winter Meadow suite collection.
Susan K’s swap card uses the Merry Bold and Bright suite elements to make a fabulous merry and bright Christmas card – I love it’s simple and clean lines!
Jeanna T’s card features the Curved Occasions bundle and the Snowflake Magic Specialty paper.
My Swap cards are from a previous post.
This fancy Z fold card from Ginger S features the winter Owls Bundle and the Deckle Circles Dies. The DSP is from the One Horse Open Sleigh DSP and the owl on the card front is die cut and embossed with the Holographic Trio paper.
Carol S’s swap card features the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folders one of my new favorites and the Oxidized Copper Specialty paper. The Autumn Leaves set of a really pretty one and she does it justice with this gorgeously designed card!
Product List
All About Autumn Suite Collection (English)
[162193]
$105.75
Autumn Leaves Bundle (English)
[162186]
$55.75
Beary Christmas Suite Collection (English)
[162031]
$102.75
Beary Cute Bundle (English)
[162023]
$42.25
Christmas Classics Bundle (English)
[161977]
$52.00
Curved Occasions Bundle (English)
[162274]
$37.75
Gift Of Giving Cling Stamp Set (English)
[162075]
$24.00
Merry Bold & Bright Suite Collection (English)
[161956]
$86.00
Merry & Bright Bundle (English)
[161951]
$47.50
So Very Merry Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162345]
$24.00
Sparkling Snowflakes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162158]
$20.00
Winter Meadow Suite Collection (English)
[162150]
$96.50
Winter Owls Bundle Bundle (English)
[162157]
$52.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Brushed Gold Cards & Envelopes
[162177]
$12.00
All About Autumn 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
[162178]
$15.00
Merry Bold & Bright 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161945]
$12.50
Them Bones 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[162215]
$12.50
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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Small Blending Brushes
[160518]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Silver & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon
[162149]
$9.00
new mini catalog is just around the corner – more samples

new mini catalog is just around the corner – more samples

by | Sep 1, 2023 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, new catalog, sneak peak, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

There is so much in this new catalog that I cannot wait for it to go live Wednesday, September 6th – there is not enough space to show you all the great cards and things in here – hopefully you got yours – if not let me know!

The first card features the beautiful Winter Meadow DSP in colors of Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Blueberry Bushel, Moody Mauve and Smoky Slate! This is the Lost Lagoon background paper with the trees pattern that is soft and misty. The Silver and White Sheer ribbon compliments this design perfectly and the Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots tie in the Gray Granite card base color.

This simple single layer card uses Tuxedo Black ink and Real Red Stampin’ Write marker to color only the berries. I die cut NOEL in Smoky Slate and added the Black and White Gingham ribbon. The Adhesive-Backed Sprakle gems are the perfect finishing touch.
This 4″ square of Joyful Specialty paper cut at angles adds a little interest to the DSP layer. Adhered to the Cherry Cobbler base with a Cherry Cobbler Stylish Shapes circle die cut, the sentiment and stamped holly and berries come from the Christmas Classics stamp set1 The Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins tie in the gold foil accents in the Specialty paper!
Stars at Night is a lovely hybrid embossing bundle. Her on a Night of navy card base I adhered a Basic WHite layer embossed with the Stars at Night folder and added a square of the Shining Brightly Specialty paper from the Suite. The die cut in the middle is stamped in Coordinating Night of Navy ink and die cut. I stamped the sentiment from the same set and popped them up with Foam adhesive Strips.
I stamped the smallest snowflake from the Sparkling Snowflakes on the largest Nested essentials banner die in Lost Lagoon and popped it up over the Snowflake Magic Specialty paper mounted on Lost Lagoon cardstock base. The faceted Gems Trio pack adds a great sparkle along with the Silver and White Sheer ribbon.
The soft leaf pattern in the Joy of Christmas DSP makes a great background on Shaded Spruce cardstock base. The white Stylish Shapes die circle blended with Cherry Cobbler ink pops up over the Parakeet Party Metallic ribbon for a lovely sparkle over the red plaid patterned paper.
The Sentiment and the peak of the Pomegranate are from the Magical Meadow stamp set.
The Joy of Christmas DSP continues to shine on our next card with the Pecan Pie musical background paper and the Christmas berry and greenery in the center. The Tinsel Gems Four-Pack pick up the sparkle in the Silver Threaded Twine. The sentiment is from the Christmas Classics stamp set inked in Shaded Spruce to match the card base and the banner from the Nested Essentials die set.
The next card also lets the Joy of Christmas do most of the work the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece is mounted onto coordinating Cherry Cobbler and the Cherry Cobbler Stylish Shapes circle die features the stamps and sentiment from the Christmas Classics set. Iridescent Pastel Gems finish off the card with a sweet sparkle!
Another Specialty DSP shines on this next card featuring the Shining Brightly Specialty DSP and the Stars at Night bundle with dies cut from Gold Foil.
This card uses the same Specialty paper set on a Basic White cardstock base with Night of Navy ink and accents.
Coastal Cabana steals the show with this non traditional Christmas Winter card featuring the Sparkling Snowflake punch bundle!
Joy of Christmas DSP criss-crosses this embossed card front with the Merry Melody 3D embossing folder. The Winter Wishes sentiment is stamped in Cherry Cobbler on our new Deckled Circles die cut. The Iridescent Pastel Gems finish off this round of New Catalog samples!

Now go and make your list to order something new to make your Christmas cards with this year – if you need help designing a simple and elegant Christmas card let me know – I’m happy to help organize and design your order!
Go create some art of your own – one stamp at a time! Remember this fabulous catalog goes live September 6th!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Gold Foil Sheets
[132622]
$5.00
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2
[119685]
$10.00
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2
[133679]
$10.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2
[153081]
$10.00
Night Of Navy 8-1/2
[100867]
$10.00
Shaded Spruce 8-1/2
[146981]
$10.00
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad
[147083]
$9.00
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
[147097]
$9.00
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161678]
$9.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad
[153118]
$9.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
[147110]
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.50
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
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Merry Melody 3 D Embossing Folder
[156392]
$11.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems
[161288]
$8.50
Adhesive Backed Milky Dots
[160582]
$8.00
Iridescent Pastel Gems
[160429]
$8.00
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels
[158130]
$7.50
Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins
[161627]
$7.50
Tinsel Gems Four Pack
[161623]
$8.00
Brights Stampin' Write Markers
[161696]
$35.00
Black & White 1/4
[156485]
$7.00
Silver Threaded Twine
[159662]
$8.00