more color mondays – balmy blue, old olive and basic beige

more color mondays – balmy blue, old olive and basic beige

by | Sep 8, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, more color mondays, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s another color challenge to inspire you to more creativity in your card design work!

The palette today is soft and neutral – perfect for a soft, subtle thank you card for someone special. The card features a gorgeous product that was introduced with the new annual catalog and I have totally ignored until now! I purchased it in the pre-order and then got busy with the new stamps and dies and forgot I had it! The Irresistible Designs contains 2 one-sided sheets of 3 different designs of white tone on tone embossed images in a leaf, floral and criss-cross pattern – used as is or colored to create stunning effects – this paper is amazing!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic Beige CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
DSP: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Balmy Blue CS: scrap for die

Using blending brushes in a soft circular motion – starting off the paper – I colored in a diagonal pattern Old Olive ink at the bottom right-hand corner, Basic Beige ink in the middle and Balmy Blue in the top left-hand corner.
Because the specialty paper in embossed the image does not take the ink and pops off the page in a spectacular fashion!
Adhere the specialty paper to the Basic Beige card base and add a small piece of the Basic Beige Classic ribbon folded in a loop to the card.
I stamped the thanks and the leaf image from the Spotlight on Nature stamp set in Old Olive ink on a Balmy Blue die cut from the Spotlight on Nature die set. I popped up the sentiment die on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhered it over the ribbon loop.
I added three gold flecked embellishments from the Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Gems – these actually have a section of clear gems as well as the two pink colors and are perfect for this wonderful card!

Have you played with this type of Specialty paper before? It is super fun and produces easy, amazing results – try your hand at it soon!
Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Spotlight On Nature Bundle [ 163581 ]
[163581]
$52.00
Spotlight On Nature Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 163579 ]
[163579]
$23.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146982 ]
[146982]
$14.00
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 164511 ]
[164511]
$14.00
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147090 ]
[147090]
$9.00
Irresistible Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 165305 ]
[165305]
$10.00
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
Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]
[163580]
$35.00
Basic Beige 3/8" (1 Cm) Classic Ribbon [ 165216 ]
[165216]
$9.50
Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems [ 165615 ]
[165615]
$8.50
in color card sale 15% off until end of august

in color card sale 15% off until end of august

by | Aug 15, 2025 | card samples, In Colors, special offer, stamps ink paper

Did you know that all this month in August you can choose from all of the products that contain the 2025-2027 In Color Collection and save 15%? That includes everything Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger, Strawberry Slush, Secret Sea and Cloud Cover – cardstock, Two-tone cardstock, reinkers, ink pads, markers, embellishments, ribbon and Designer Series paper!

If you love these colors stock up now and save!

This is a simply stamped card super simple, sweet and easy! A perfect card to highlight the In Color Sale!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Timid Tiger CS: just a hair over 1″ x 4″
Darling Duckling CS: just a hair over 1″ x 4″
Strawberry Slush CS: just a hair over 1″ x 4″
Cloud Cover CS: just a hair over 1″ x 4″
Secret Sea CS: just a hair over 1″ x 4″

and that is all you need besides a few 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls and a Memento ink pad!

Cut a piece of each of the 2025-2027 In Color Cardstock colors to just a hair over 1″ x 4″

Adhere the first strip so the top and right and left margins are even about 1/8″ from the edge.

Butt the edges of the strips together so no white space from the card base can be seen between the strips and so that the edges are even with the top strip. Adhere to the card base.
Adhere the last two strips – putting Secret Sea on the bottom as it is the darkest of the colors it will anchor the card and will show be the most subtle to show the stamping.
Stamp the flower image from the Mixed Florals stamp set across the right-hand side of the strips – make sure to press evenly across the entire surface of the stamp but being careful not to rock the stamp. Stamp with Secret Sea ink pad.
Choose a linear sentiment that will fit across one color strip from the Mixed Labels stamp set and stamp across the top strip in Secret Sea ink.
Adhere three 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls in Darling Duckling around the flower on the Darling Duckling colored cardstock strip! This will finish this simply stamped card with the final pop of In Color that it needs!
I did a second version swapping the Darling Duckling as the top strip and using different sequins embellishments.

Such a fun and simple card that easily translates for any occasion just by switching out the sentiment!

Try this type of simple stamping with colored cardstock strips and a black or Secret Sea image – no coloring required but full of color with the cardstock strips you choose! No go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Mixed Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 164639 ]
[164639]
$24.00
Mixed Labels Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 164643 ]
[164643]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
2025–2027 In Color™ 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165623 ]
[165623]
$14.00
Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165621 ]
[165621]
$14.00
Darling Duckling 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165622 ]
[165622]
$14.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165625 ]
[165625]
$14.00
Timid Tiger 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165626 ]
[165626]
$14.00
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
[165285]
$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
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50
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
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
layout #105 gallery blooms card

layout #105 gallery blooms card

by | Jun 20, 2025 | card samples, card sketches, stamps ink paper

Sometimes making a card can be a super simple experience especially when you follow a card sketch.

Follow along as I put together a beautiful and simply stamped card using Card Sketch #105!

Measurements:
BASE: Early Espresso CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Crumb Cake CS: 2″ x 5 1/2″
Very Vanilla CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and scrap for die cut
DSP: 3″ x 5 1/2″

Score the base Early Espresso card stock in half at 4 1/4″ and fold.

Emboss the 2″ Crumb Cake layer in the Damask Designs embossing folder.

Adhere to the right side of the card front leaving a 1/8″ border on the right-hand side.

Adhere the DSP to the left-hand side of the card front leaving a 1/8″ border on the left-hand side of the card front.
Stamp the three flower image from the Gallery Blooms stamp set in Early Espresso ink on the bottom right hand side of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Very Vanilla layer and adhere to the inside of the card.
Cut a scrap piece of Very Vanilla CS with one of the larger dies from the Spotlight on Nature circle die set.
Stamp the three flower image from the Gallery Blooms stamp set on the right-hand side of the circle die.
Stamp a sentiment on the upper left-hand side of the circle die.
Pop up the circle die onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the lower right-hand side of the card front.
Adhere three Drusy embellishments in gold tone on the card from to finish this simply stamped card sketch design!

Try this simply stamped card sketch with your supplies and show me what you can come up with – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection (English) [ 165217 ]
[165217]
$139.25
Beautiful Motifs Bundle (English) [ 165206 ]
[165206]
$45.75
Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165198 ]
[165198]
$18.00
Gallery Blooms Bundle [ 165213 ]
[165213]
$53.00
Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 165211 ]
[165211]
$19.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 120953 ]
[120953]
$14.00
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119686 ]
[119686]
$14.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 101650 ]
[101650]
$13.00
Beautiful Gallery 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165196 ]
[165196]
$12.50
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 119789 ]
[119789]
$5.50
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]
$140.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]
[163580]
$35.00
Drusy Adhesive Backed Embellishments [ 164223 ]
[164223]
$9.00