more color mondays – pretty peacock, crumb cake and gorgeous grape

more color mondays – pretty peacock, crumb cake and gorgeous grape

by | Sep 29, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge features some of the soft colors from the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper – Pretty Peacock, Crumb Cake and Gorgeous Grape and a freestanding fun fold card!

Measurements:
Gorgeous Grape CS: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″,
4 1/4″ x 11 scored at 2″, 3 3/4″, 7 1/4″, and 9″
Crumb Cake CS: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″,
(2) 1 7/8″ x 4 1/8″, (2) 1 5/8″ x 5 3/8″
DSP: (2) 1 1/2″ x 4 “, (2) 1 3/4″ x 4″,
(2) 1 14/” x 4″
Basic White CS: 3 3/4″ x 4″

Adhere the DSP pieces to the Crumb Cake mattes – the 1 3/4″ DSP to the 1 7/8″ matte, and the 1 1/2″ DSP to the 1 5/8″ matte.

Score the 4 1/4″ x 11″ Gorgeous Grape CS at 2″, 3 3/4″, 7 1/4″ and 9″
Adhere the 4 1/8″ Crumb Cake CS layer to the Gorgeous Grape 4 1/4″ layer.
Adhere the two small pieces of DSP on the edges of the Crumb Cake layer leaving an even border.
Adhere the 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored layer onto the center of the card base.
Die cut a Gorgeous Grape scrap with the Spotlight on Nature die set.
Die cut a Basic White scrap with the Stylish Shape and stamp the butterfly and the thanks of Gorgeous Grape ink.
Die cut the large banner from the Stylish Shapes die set and cut it in half.
Stamp the 3 1/4″ Basic White layer and stamp images in the three More Color Mondays color challenge colors.
Adhere the banner die on either side of the circle dies and adhere to the front flap of the card!
This free standing fun fold card is so fun and perfect for displaying beautiful Designer Series Paper!

Try this fun fold with your own supplies and go 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
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 120953 ]
[120953]
$14.00
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146987 ]
[146987]
$14.00
Perennial Lavender 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 162593 ]
[162593]
$12.50
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147116 ]
[147116]
$9.00
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147099 ]
[147099]
$9.00
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [ 150083 ]
[150083]
$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
Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]
[163580]
$35.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Frosted Iridescent Dots [ 165766 ]
[165766]
$9.00
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
creating a faux torn edge card

creating a faux torn edge card

by | Jul 17, 2024 | card samples, In Colors, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

This faux torn edge card is simple stamping at it’s best and easiest!
Try this effect to create a multi-layered look without the extra layers and hassle!

Measurements:
BASE: Peach Pie: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″

I used long 3M sticky note pads – take one sheet and tear the sticky note in half.
Place each side of the torn sticky note at the top edges of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock.
I added color brushing over the edges of the torn sticky note with Peach Pie ink and a blending brush, until desired color depth is reached.
Using the large flower image from the Spotlight on Nature stamp set, stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and stamp the flower image over the sticky note in the center of the blended ink section – press on the edges as you are stamping over another sheet of paper.
I stamped the flower image on each side of the large center image to fill in the empty spaces on each edge.
Stamp the sentiment over the flower images from the Online Exclusive Sweetly Scripted.
Remove the sticky notes and adhere the Basic White stamped layer to the Peach Pie card base.
Adhere In Color embellishments to finish off the front of the card!
Stamp the flower image on the edge of the other 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer and adhere to the inside of the card!
This is such a fun way to add visual interest without adding cardstock layers!
Try this technique with stamps and inks you already have!
Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Spotlight On Nature Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163579]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Peach Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[163799]
$11.50
Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad
[163810]
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.00
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 Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$15.00
Small Blending Brushes
[160518]
$14.00
2024 2026 In Color™ Resin Dots
[163389]
$8.00
channel sliding lock fun fold

channel sliding lock fun fold

by | Jun 7, 2024 | card samples, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, my favorites, new catalog, techniques

Today’s card is a very fun Sliding Lock fun fold card or a Channel Lock Fun Fold. I saw this card on a fellow demonstrator’s website – thanks for the inspiration Jacque W!

Measurements:
BASE: Shy Shamrock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/4″
scored on the 8 1/4″ side at 2″ and 6 1/4″
top inside panels embossed: (2) 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White inside layer: 4″ x 5 1/4
top matte panels (2) 1 7/8″ x 5 3/8″
scrap pieces for 2 die cut circles

Emboss the Shy Shamrock panels in the Dotted Circle 3D embossing folder, and mount onto the Basic White matte pieces.
Score the base card at 2″ and 6 1/4″ and fold inward towards the middle of the card.
Adhere the panels to each side panel matching the embossing pattern if there is one – since I chose the concentric circles of the Dotted Circles embossing folder I matched up the pattern and adhered the panels appropriately.
Stamp the inside Basic White layer making sure that the design is kept hidden from view in the channel while the card is closed.
I stamped leaves on the bottom of the layer in Shy Shamrock and a butterfly from the Spotlight on Nature set in Petunia Pop ink in the top right-hand corner above the channel opening.
Adhere the Basic White inside layer to the inside base of the card.
Choose a Spotlight on Nature circle large enough for the Flower image and stamp the flowers in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
Using the Light Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends marker, I colored in the flower petals.
Using the Dark Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends marker I highlighted the flower petals at the base and drew over the shading lines. Then reapplied Light ink from the Stampin’ Blends Light Petunia Pop marker to blend.
I colored the leaves with Light and Dark Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends markers.
I die cut a smaller circle from the Stylish Shapes die set and leaving a portion outside the card to make sure the circle was even from top to bottom in the channel I placed it inside the card and drew a line in pencil in the middle of the backside of the circle.
I added a Foam Adhesive Strip on the pencil mark on the backside of the Stylish Shapes circle die.
I removed the paper release paper from the Foam Adhesive strip and while in the channel attached the larger colored circle die on top of the one in the channel.
I added a sentiment piece onto the colored circle die after stamping the sentiment, cutting a banner edge and burnishing the edges with Shy Shamrock ink with a Blending brush. I popped it up onto Stampin’ Dimensionals over the flower image. I added three 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems in Shy Shamrock color to finish off the card with a little sparkle!
This now can slide through the channel to keep the card closed and provide a locking mechanism! So much FUN!
This is the finished card with the Channel Locking mechanism in the center!
You can use any punch or die or shape for the locking mechanism – be creative and see what you can design! 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]
$52.00
Spotlight On Nature Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163579]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$13.00
Shy Shamrock 8 1/2
[163795]
$11.50
Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad
[163811]
$9.00
Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin Pad
[163808]
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.00
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
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[163828]
$11.00
Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[163825]
$11.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Dotted Circles 3 D Embossing Folder
[163789]
$12.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies
[163580]
$35.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
2024–2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems
[163781]
$8.50
more color mondays – petunia pop, summer splash and shy shamrock

more color mondays – petunia pop, summer splash and shy shamrock

by | May 6, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, die cutting, embossing folders, In Colors, my favorites, new catalog, stamps ink paper

This More Color Monday color challenge I wanted to play with some of the new In Colors and I thought it would be fun to show you a little of my creative process.

I knew that I wanted to use the Spotlight on Nature so I stamped and colored with Stampin’ Blends a few of the images from the set. I used the Petunia Pop and Shy Shamrock for the flowers and Petunia Pop and Summer Splash for the butterfly.
I die cut a few of the Spotlight on Nature dies these are awesome concentric circles with different patterns around the rims! I love them!

I cut a couple different card bases and laid out the die cut items on the base to see which I liked – I liked them both it was a difficult choice but I ended up mounting the card with the Shy Shamrock card base.

I added Petunia Pop ribbon to the left-hand side of the card base and adhered the items onto the card.
I added some In Color dots to the finished card.
I set the card out to photograph and I just thought it needed a little more contrast!
So I pulled everything up and added a 2″ piece of embossed Basic White paper to the right-hand side. This is the 3D Swirly embossing folder another larger format EF! I love it!
And I liked the final decision! What do you think?
Sometimes you just need to add a little contrast and sometimes you just need to let it be! 22 years as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator has given me the confidence to know the difference! Looking for a demonstrator to teach you more about the art of papercrafting – I would love to help you learn!

Now it’s your turn to go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Spotlight On Nature Bundle
[163581]
$52.00
Spotlight On Nature Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163579]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$13.00
Shy Shamrock 8 1/2
[163795]
$11.50
Summer Splash 8 1/2
[163797]
$11.50
Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad
[163809]
$9.00
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
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
So Swirly Embossing Folder
[163791]
$10.50
Spotlight On Nature Dies
[163580]
$35.00
Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[163828]
$11.00
Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[163825]
$11.00
Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[163826]
$11.00
Petunia Pop 3/8
[163785]
$7.50
2024 2026 In Color™ Resin Dots
[163389]
$8.00