Stampin' Up! - nataliegramleystamps

august swap cards

by nataliegramleystamps | Sep 8, 2022 | card samples

So last week was a blur – big events in our household and lots of activity! Therefore I was a stampin’ slacker and only got to post once – for that I apologize but although life remains busy and exciting I am now back to a relatively quieter house after 19 staying at the new lake house all weekend and 25 for dinner on Saturday! I loved every minute but I did miss posting and stamping for all of you!

Now that Fall is here I would like to schedule a time during the week to have stamp time with all my customers near and far and that will be set up soon so watch for the announcements and let me know if there are days of the week you would prefer!

August’s swap last month have been trickling in and sitting on my desk to post – all are from the current mini July to December 2022 catalog and I am excited to share the ideas and cards with you today!
Our first card is a July swap card from Susan W. that I didn’t get to post with the others from that month it goes with the theme though as the card features the lovely Boughs of Holly Bundle and the gorgeous coordinating dies!

Susan’s August swap card is just as beautiful, and one of my favorites of the August bunch. The Splendid Day Suite (#159681) features all the goodies in this gorgeous collection! The Splendid Thoughts Bundle (#159677) saves you 10% off the retail of the Splendid Thoughts stamp set (#159668) and the Splendid Stems dies (#159676), the Splendid Day 12′ x 12′ Specialty DSP (#159666).

This next card is designed by Robin G. with the stamp set Forever Friends (#159902) I love the sentiment from this set! “Time for a card-again!”

Sunkissed stamp set (#159908) is such a fun summer set and this card features that sweet summer feeling! Ginger S’s card is designed with different colored cardstock with a monochromatic inked images.

This next card made by Marie W features the Bundle Ringed with Nature (#159889). Remember any bundle saves you 10% over the separate stamp set (#159883) and the Tree Rings Hybrid Embossing folder and dies (#159888).

CarrollAnn A used the Apple Harvest stamp set (#159944) in a cross flap fun fold design. This month there are exclusive dies – only available now until the end of this month or while supplies last and this is one of the stamp sets that has limited time dies! See the images on the next photo!

Carol S created this next card using the Hello Harvest bundle (#159644) which includes the Hello Harvest stamp set (#159634) and the Rustic Pumpkins dies (#159643)

This card from Lynn L features two stamp sets the Apple Harvest and the Hello Harvest bundle!

Denise is in my upline and hosts these wonderful swaps every month – like to swap and want to always buy your product at a discount – consider buying the starter kit for $99 for 125 dollars in product!
Her card uses the Aspen Trees Dies (#159798) and the Kindest Gnomes Bundle (#159626).

Jennie T’s card features the Hello Harvest Suite (#159648) which features the Hello Harvest Bundle (#159644) and the Rustic Harvest 12 x 12 DSP (#159633)

This card features the Soft Seedlings stamp set designed by Kathi D. Love this set and this card such great fall colors!

And the last card featured in this month’s swap is from Lori V. Her card features the Best Witches Stamp set (#159860) and the Black and White 12 x 12 DSP (#159861)

Here are the rest of the Perfect Partners promotions numbers for ordering if you are interested.
162526 Apple Harvest Bundle $53.00 160255 Apple Blossoms Dies $35.00
159944 Apple Harvest $24.00

162519 Fresh Cut Flowers Bundle $50.25 160251 Fresh Cut Stems Dies $34.00
159018 Fresh Cut Flowers $22.00

162521 This Birthday Piggy Bundle $48.50 160254 Playful Piggy Dies $31.00
159107 This Birthday Piggy $23.00

162522 Trimming the Tree Bundle $46.75 160256 Tree Trimming Dies $34.00
158972 Trimming the Tree $18.00

162520 Waterfall Canyon Bundle $53.00 160252 Waterfall Canyon Dies $37.00
158927 Waterfall Canyon $22.00

162529 Yeti to Party Bundle $41.25
160253 Yeti Dies $28.00
159826 Yeti to Party $18.00

This month’s current hostess code is M6USFU6P order soon is you would like these exclusive die sets!

Hope these swap cards give you a glimpse into the varied possibilities in the July to December 2022 mini catalog and inspire you to go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Apple Harvest Cling Stamp Set (English)

[159944]

$24.00

Best Witches Cling Stamp Set (English)

[159860]

$21.00

Boughs Of Holly Suite Collection (English)

[159612]

$79.25

Forever Friendship Cling Stamp Set (English)

[159902]

$22.00

Kindest Gnomes Bundle (English)

[159626]

$49.50

Ringed With Nature Bundle (English)

[159889]

$53.00

Soft Seedlings Cling Stamp Set (English)

[159905]

$20.00

Splendid Thoughts Bundle (English)

[159677]

$51.25

Sunkissed Cling Stamp Set (English)

[159908]

$22.00

Aspen Tree Dies

[159798]

$36.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Apple Harvest Bundle (English)

[162526]

$53.00

Fresh Cut Flowers Bundle (English)

[162519]

$50.25

This Birthday Piggy Bundle (English)

[162521]

$48.50

Waterfall Canyon Bundle (English)

[162520]

$53.00

Yeti To Party Bundle (English)

[162529]

$41.25

← hippest hippo - final days of sale-a-bration 2022 product review dots and spots die →

hippest hippo – final days of sale-a-bration 2022

by nataliegramleystamps | Aug 29, 2022 | card samples, Sale-a-bration

Today’s blog post is a reminder that you all need to get any last minute Sale-a-bration orders in if you still want any Sale-a-bration FREE merchandise – ‘Cause Sale–abration ends on Wednesday of this week.
I do have a current Hostess code going until then.

CURRENT HOSTESS CODE = WP4GHJB9

The Hippest Hippos is a cute, whimsical set that contains three smaller hippo images. Ever wonder how to make a standard size card with smaller images – LAYERING is the answer!!!

Here I used multiple layers to draw the eye towards the focal point – the cute little hippo and greeting!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS 5 /12″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Layer: Basic White CS 4″ x 5 1/4″ embossed
Largest circle from Stylish Dies –
Gingham Cottage DSP
Basic Black and White CS – Stylish Shapes
consecutive banner dies

I embossed the Basic White layer on the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (#156505) and then popped this layer up the Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I then offset the largest circle die from the Stylish Shapes die set (#159183) on Gingham Cottage DSP (#159651)

I colored the hippo first in Light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends marker (#154882) and then overlaid Light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends marker (#154904) I added Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends marker to the flower and toenails (#159224) and the leaf I colored with Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends (#154889). I fussy cut the image out using our fabulous knife edged Paper snips scissors (#103579) and added it to the left side of the circle die on the card.

I took the smallest banner die from Stylish Shapes and die cut the “Love you a ton” sentiment on Basic White CS and cut the next largest banner die in Basic Black – layered them and added then to the card sliding the left edge under the hippo.

I added coordinating embellishments starting with the 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (#159186). I always add them in odd numbers here I used three in a triangular pattern.

I finished the card off with the 1/8″ Metallic Woven ribbon in coordinating Sweet Sorbet (#159200) – so simple and sweet!

Hope this inspires you to create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$9.25

Gingham Cottage 12" X 12" (30,5 X 30,5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159651]

$30.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder

[156505]

$10.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

$9.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154904]

$9.00

Sweet Sorbet Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[159224]

$9.00

Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154889]

$9.00

2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots

[159186]

$8.00

Sweet Sorbet 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon

[159200]

$9.00

← rainbow emboss resist with amazing phrasing august swap cards →

rainbow emboss resist with amazing phrasing

by nataliegramleystamps | Aug 26, 2022 | card samples, Sale-a-bration, techniques

This is my favorite July-August 2022 Sale-a-bration Item! This set is so fun and full of great sentiments and sayings! It is a Level 2 Sale-a-bration item meaning that it requires a $100 order to qualify for this FREE merchandise item but boy is it worth it! Multiple combinations exist and this card contains just two of the Amazing Phrasing phrases!

This card also features the Emboss Resist Technique in rainbow colors so it makes for a very bright and cheery card!

Measurements:
BASE: Poppy Parade CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2
scored at 4 1/4″
Layers: Basic White 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
Basic White (embossed layer) 5 1/4″ x 4
Scraps: Basic White for the sentiment

This card is perfect for using one of our returning favorites – the Embossing Additioons Tool Kit (#159971) which includes the Embossing Buddy, the Powder Pal, Crafting Tweezers, and a Crafting Brush.

Using the Stamparatus ink up the Spiral Dye stamp and stamp the image onto the smaller Basic White CS layer.

Place in the Powder Pal and sprinkle the Clear embossing powder from the Basics Embossing Powders (#155554) set.

Using the tweezers hold the paper and heat with the Heat tool so you do not burn your fingers since the entire layer is embossed.
Heat until the powder changes to a shiny smooth surface, do not overheat as you can singe the powder.

Starting in the spiral center, Brush on ink color in rainbow order – Gorgeous Grape, Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, and Poppy Parade inks with the Blending brushes.

Using a paper towel or a dried up baby wipe – burnish the surface so that the embossed areas return to their white coloring.

Layer the embossed layer onto the larger Basic White layer.

Adhere that layer onto the Poppy Parade base card. Then add the sentiment to the lower portion of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Add 2022-2024 In Colors Decorative Matte Dots in a rainbow gradient of colors and your fun and cheery rainbow emboss resist card is complete. Try a fun and cheery card and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Spiral Dye Cling Stamp Set

[156927]

$18.00

Amazing Phrasing Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[159930]

$0.00

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$8.75

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$8.00

Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad

[147093]

$8.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$8.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$8.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$8.00

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad

[147098]

$8.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$8.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.50

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots

[159186]

$8.00

← twisted ribbon technique hippest hippo - final days of sale-a-bration 2022 →

twisted ribbon technique

by nataliegramleystamps | Aug 24, 2022 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, specialty papers, techniques

This is a fun paper technique that uses Designer Series Paper to look like a wrapped ribbon around a piece of paper.
There are many samples of it on the internet and this is my version using the Texture Chic Suite.

Measurements:

BASE: Basic White CS 4 1/2″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Pool Party layers: 2 pieces of 1 7/8″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White layer: 1 piece of 1 5/8″ x 5″
Strips of Texture Chic Specialty paper:
12 pieces of 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Scraps for front focal pieces in Pool Party and
Basic White CS

On the Basic White CS piece in pencil place tic marks along both sides at 1/2″ intervals.

Add Liquid glue from the top left tic mark to the second tic mark on the right side of the CS piece and continue down the left side skipping to every other tic mark.

Adhere the strips to the Basic White CS placing them just above the tic marks.

Place glue in the opposite direction from the bottom corner of the left hand piece to the top corner of the right hand pice and secure the opposite color on the other DSP side in the opposite direction – see picture below.

I added one extra darker piece at the top

Turn over to the back side and cut off the DSP overhang

Adhere the 1 5/8″ x 5″ piece of DSP to the Pool Party matte that is 1 7/8″ x 5 1/4″ and then adhere to the left side of the base card leaving a 1/4″ border around the outside.

Adhere the Twisted Ribbon Layer to the Pool Party matte and adhere to the right side of the card.

Stamp the seashell images and sentiment from the Season of Chic stamp set in Pool Party on Basic White cardstock and die cut images.

Die cut the background image in Pool Party and adhere the background and two seashells to the left side of the card front.

Die cut the sentiment with the smaller banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set and pop up on Stampin’ Dimensionals and add on top of the seashell focal piece.

Add the Gold Pearls from the Red and Green Adhesive backed Pearls to the card front.

Add Pool Party Sheer Ribbon to the top of the card!

Such a fun and easy layer using the Twisted Ribbon technique! Try it soon and create some beautiful art of your very own – one stamp (or DSP strip!) at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Texture Chic Suite Collection (French)

[158820]

$77.50

Season Of Chic Bundle (English)

[158816]

$57.50

Season Of Chic Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[158810]

$27.00

Texture Chic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[158808]

$15.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$9.25

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$8.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Chic Dies

[158815]

$37.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Festive Pearls

[159963]

$7.00

Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon

[152462]

$6.00

← last days of sale-a-bration - aspen trees dies card rainbow emboss resist with amazing phrasing →

last days of sale-a-bration – aspen trees dies card

by nataliegramleystamps | Aug 22, 2022 | card samples, my favorites, product reviews, Sale-a-bration, techniques

I love watercoloring but it can be intimidating for some so I LOVE this technique! The watercolor Smoosh technique is awesome for any level of stamper – beginner to advanced!

Just pick two or three complimentary colors and either a window sheet or one of your acrylic plates from the Stamparatus (#146276) – this is one of my favorite things to use the acrylic plates for!

Measurements:

BASE: Basic White CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Layers: Basic white 2 pieces of 4″ x 5 14/”
Sahara Sand 1 piece of 4″ x 5 1/4″
Scraps: Basic White for the sentiment

Using one of the acrylic plates from your Stamparatus, scribble 2-3 colors with your Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers in a random pattern covering an area larger than the 4″ x 5 1/4″ pieces of Basic White cardstock.

Using a spray bottle filled with Rubbing Alcohol, spray the acrylic surface with the alcohol until the colors start to run and blend.

Place the Basic White CS on top of the acrylic surface to absorb the color and alcohol mixture.

Allow to dry and repeat process for the second sheet of Basic white CS.

With the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine die cut the Sahara Sand CS piece with the large tree silhouette die from the Aspen Trees Dies set (#163102) (which is available as a Sale-a-bration FREE level two merchandise item through the end of August!) and use the two leaf dies on the alcohol Blends technique paper and die cut multiple leaves from this CS.

Adhere the second full sheet of the Alcohol Blends colored CS to the back of the Aspen Trees Die cut paper. I used Stampin’ Seal + as the paper curls slightly due to the alcohol.

Adhere this layer to the Basic White Card base and then adhere the leaves to the bottom portion of the card.

With a scrap piece of Basic White stamp the sentiment in coordinating Sahara Sand ink and I used the light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends marker and tapped it on the edge of a scissors to create a subtle splatter effect on the piece of paper before die cutting it from the Stylish Shapes die set.
Pop up the sentiment on Stampin’ Dimensions and adhere atop the leaf clusters.

here is a close up photo of the subtle splatter effect.

I added the sweet sorbet 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative dots to the front and voila a colorful Fall card! I have just the perfect young lady just off to college to send this to!

If you haven’t tried this easy and fun technique – give it a whirl – careful though it is addictive!!
It’s simple and lovely and comes out different every time! Now go out and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List