more color mondays – daffodil delight, coastal cabana and flirty flamingo

more color mondays – daffodil delight, coastal cabana and flirty flamingo

by | Aug 4, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, embossing folders, my favorites, techniques

It’s Monday and that means another color challenge. Today’s challenge features Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana and Flirty Flamingo!

I am using a Faux Layering technique and embossing for this simple and stunning card!

Measurements:
BASE: Coastal Cabana CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and scrap for
sentiment piece.

Tear post it notes or masking paper and layer on the top and bottom of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White piece. Leave about 1 1/2″ – 2″ gap in between the post it notes.

Using a Blending Brush, layer Coastal Cabana on the bottom third of the opening.

Using a second blending brush add a layer of Daffodil Delight ink above the Coastal Cabana overlapping the colors slightly!
Using a third blending brush layer Flirty Flamingo across the top of the opening and overlap with the Daffodil Delight slightly – this creates a gradient look and new colors in the mix!
Stamp one of the images from the Online Exclusive Prairie Grass stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink across the Post-It notes three to four times across the paper.
Remove the Post-It notes.
Place the Basic White colored layer in the Eyelet 3D embossing folder and emboss.
Adhere to the Coastal Cabana card base.
I used a 1″ x 2 3/4″ scrap of Basic White CS and stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento ink a sentiment from the Prairie Grass stamp set.

I colored the cardstock with a Blending Brush and Flirty Flamingo ink.

I distressed the edges with the edge of my Snips scissors and then popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals and layered it in the left-hand upper corner of the card.

I added some black dots to finish off this dramatic silhouette faux layer card!

Try this technique and see what you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Prairie Grass Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 166168 ]
[166168]
$26.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 131297 ]
[131297]
$14.00
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147097 ]
[147097]
$9.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147094 ]
[147094]
$9.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147052 ]
[147052]
$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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder [ 163414 ]
[163414]
$10.00
Neutral Matte Dots [ 165561 ]
[165561]
$8.00
sketch #109 prairie grass card

sketch #109 prairie grass card

by | Jul 25, 2025 | card samples, card sketches, online exclusives, sketch challenge, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s card is a card sketch card. #109 card sketch is a fun one – easy and simple!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
1/4″ strip
Berry Burst CS: 1 1/4″ x 5 1/4″
Pool Party CS: 1 1/4″ x 5 1/4″
Flirty Flamingo CS: 1 1/4″ x 5 1/4″

Stamp the cattails image on each 1 1/4″ colored cardstock strip in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.
Stamp the sentiment on the 1/4 strip. Cut to
3 1/2″ long.
Adhere the colored cardstock strips leaving 1/8″ border on the three sides.
Adhere the remainder of the colored cardstock.
Pop up the 1/4″ strip over the three colored cardstock toward the top of the card.
Add the embellishments around the sentiment.
The same card with different colors using Old Olive, Lemon Lolly and Garden Green.

This is a great sketch easy to reproduce – try this and see what you can come up with!
Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Prairie Grass Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 166168 ]
[166168]
$26.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 144243 ]
[144243]
$14.00
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 141416 ]
[141416]
$14.00
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 102584 ]
[102584]
$14.00
Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161720 ]
[161720]
$14.00
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 100702 ]
[100702]
$14.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 122924 ]
[122924]
$14.00
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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots [ 166139 ]
[166139]
$8.50
Low Profile Sparkle Dots [ 166157 ]
[166157]
$9.50
prairie grass masking card

prairie grass masking card

by | Jul 23, 2025 | card samples, masculine cards, masks, techniques

Using a mask both negative and positive side is a fun way to create a fun and easy background.

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

Using a Blending Brush, and Balmy Blue ink.
Punch a circle out of the mask layer.
Place the Layer over the card front.

Blend inside the circle punch out.
Remove the mask from the card front.
Stamp the Prairie Grass stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink pad to the left of the mask.
Stamp the sentiment in Tuxedo Black memento ink over the mask.

Stamp the text stamp from the Elements of Text and the splatter images around the card creating a vintage look.

Place some embellishments around the card.

Now we will try the opposite masking.

Using the circle, brush with a Blending Brush outward with the Balmy Blue ink.
Stamp the same Prairie Grass image to the left of the mask. Stamp the sentiment over the mask. Place the embellishments around the sentiments.

Simple and elegant…

Try making a mask and creating a card with both the negative and positive shape! Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Prairie Grass Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 166168 ]
[166168]
$26.00
Elements Of Text Cling Stamp Set [ 164774 ]
[164774]
$26.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147105 ]
[147105]
$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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins [ 160387 ]
[160387]
$8.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
prairie grass stamp set – new online exclusive release for july

prairie grass stamp set – new online exclusive release for july

by | Jul 11, 2025 | card samples, online exclusives, techniques

July marks the release of more Online Exclusives products! This stamp set Prairie Grass is one of the releases.

Measurements:
BASE: Melon Mambo CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Ink the bottom of the Basic White CS with Crushed Curry ink and a blending brush.

Ink a strip above the Crushed Curry with the Pumpkin Pie ink.
Blend with blending brush and Poppy Parade ink above the Pumpkin Pie ink.
Blend Melon mambo ink above the Poppy Parade.
Blend Gorgeous Grape ink to the top of the Basic White layer.
Stamp the Prairie Grass image in Tuxedo Black Memento ink over the rainbow blended colors.

Take a paint brush and add water to the lid of a Craft White ink pad, tap the edge of the paint brush over a bone folder and splatter ink over the surface.

Stamp the sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink in the right hand corner.
Add Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the card front.

Adhere the layer to the Melon Mambo cardstock base.

Another sample without the white ink splatter.

I adhered this sample to a Crushed Curry cardstock base.

I love silhouette cards and this set lends itself perfectly to this genre.

Check out all of the great new products released in July! Go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

more color mondays – calypso coral, mambo melon and gorgeous grape

more color mondays – calypso coral, mambo melon and gorgeous grape

by | Jan 8, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, more color mondays, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s More Color Monday’s is bright and cheery for this New Year and new catalog season and I might just have some tropical sunsets on my mind!

I love creating scenic backgrounds and this card is all about ink blending in today’s color challenge colors: Calypso Coral, Mambo melon and Gorgeous Grape!

Measurements:
BASE: Mambo Melon 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White layer: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″

Take the outside Basic White layer and starting at the bottom layer Calypso Coral ink about one-third of the way up the card with a blending brush.
with the same outside Basic White layer and starting just above the Calypso Coral ink layer the Mambo Melon ink about one-third of the way up the card with a blending brush above the coral layer.
Using a new blending brush layer Gorgeous Grape ink in the top third of the Basic White layer.
Cut a scrap piece of Basic White thick cardstock with the Basic Borders cloud edge die and place at the top of the ink blended layer. Using the same Gorgeous Grape ink brush over the die mask and create cloud shadowing with the mask and the ink.
Move the die mask down to the Mambo melon layer and brush over the mask creating clouds in this section as well.
Move the mask to the Coral section and do the same with the Mask and Blending brush in Calypso Coral ink.
Stamp the sentiment in Gorgeous Grape ink to the lower middle left hand side of the colored layer.
Stamp the “hill” stamp on the lower layer in Gorgeous grape ink multiple times to create a ground silhouette.
Stamp a single floral image to the left side of the card layer in Gorgeous Grape ink.
Wrap the Black and White Gingham ribbon around this layer and tie a knot.
Adhere onto the Mambo melon card base.
Add five Basic Rhinestone Jewels to the card front to finish off with a little bling.
Here is another sample using an added layer of Daffodil Delight ink. Giving a different look just by adding an additional color of ink!
Try this technique and this color combination and let me know what you created – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Delicate Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162675]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[115320]
$10.00
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad
[147101]
$9.00
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad
[147099]
$9.00
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
[147051]
$9.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
[147094]
$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
Basic Borders Dies
[155558]
$29.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
$6.00
Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon
[156485]
$7.00