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pop up z-fold card

by nataliegramleystamps | Jan 21, 2022 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, Sale-a-bration

This card is a super fun pop up z-fold card and although it has a lot of pieces cut them all at once and then putting it together is a breeze!

Measurements:

Misty Moonlight Cardstock base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″
Marbleous DSP paper: 2 pieces 5 1/4” x 1 7/8”
   2 pieces 2”x 2” cut in half diagonally
White cardstock: 2 pieces 1 5/8” x 1 5/8”
       2 pieces 2 5/8” x 2 5/8”, cut 1 in half diagonally
Balmy Blue cardstock: 2 pieces 1 3/4”x 1 3/4”
   2 pieces 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4”, score 1 on the diagonal and cut off 1” of tip parallel to score

This card starts with a traditional Z fold – an 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ piece of cardstock scored at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″. Fold the card in hlaf and then crease the score at the 2 1/8″ mark in the opposite direction. On the inside back of the base card stock adhere the half diagonal DSP pieces in the four corners.

Adhere the 2 5/8″ square complimentary colored card stock on a diagonal in between the four corner pieces.

Adhere the 5 1/4″ x 1 7/8″ pieces to the 2 inside panels to the left of the four corner section.

Stamp three images in this example I used the new Sale-a-bration stamp set that you can earn for FREE with a qualifying $50 subtotal order during January and February 2022. Remeber that the square are going on a diagonal so be sure to stamp on the diagonal. Stamp with the Memento ink if you will be coloring them with Stampin’ Blends as I show below!

I colored the Awesomely Otters images using Stampin’ Blends: Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Polished Pink, Soft Sea Foam and Petal Pink combos.

Adhere each image to the corresponding colored card stock square/diagonal.

Score one of the large Blue squares on the diagonal and cut the point off the left edge of the diagonal. Adhere the triangular piece with the flat left hand side all the way to the score line.

Place Tear’n’Tape on the left hand side of the large diagonal and set it in place to have the desired amount of cardstock underneath showing. Fold the card over to adhere this piece down to the card.

This is what it will look like attached.

Adhere the diagonal pieces above and below this last focal point with the top and bottom points equally spaced to the top and bottom of the card and in line with the DSP.

This sweet little Otter fun fold has fun and easy details. I hope you are inspired to create some art of your own – one stamp at a time! Remember during Sale-a-bration, if you spend $50 subtotal you can earn either the Marbleous 6×6 DSP or the Awesome Otters for FREE or both of them with a $100 order. If you are looking for a demonstrator, in need of catalogs, classes either on-line or in person – feel free to get in touch with me via my e-mail at nataliestamps@aol.com or like my Facebook business page at http://www.Facebook.com/nataliegramley for daily inspiration with a card posted every day!
My current hostess code is valid until February 18th, use PB4YC4FK from today until the 18th and if your order is placed using the code and is a qualifying Sale-a-bration order get an extra surprise from me!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Awesome Otters Cling Stamp Set (English)

[158087]

$0.00

Simply Marbleous 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[158128]

$0.00

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$8.75

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154906]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

$9.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$9.00

Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155520]

$9.00

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154830]

$9.00

Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154889]

$9.00

Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154891]

$9.00

← sunshine and rainbows free standing pop up fun fold card sunshine and rainbows DSP paper piercing cards →

sunshine and rainbows free standing pop up fun fold card

by nataliegramleystamps | Jan 19, 2022 | 3D projects, card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, Sale-a-bration

Sometimes making a special card for a special someone is just something you HAVE to do!! Making one that is easy to do is even more fun!

This card fits into a standard size envelope when folded and can be easily mailed but turns into a free standing pop up fun fold when your special someone pulls it out of the envelope.

Special thanks to my sister demonstrator, Rachel T. for the inspiration.

Measurements:
Pool Party Cardstock base 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
scored on the 5 1/2″ side at 1/2″, 2 1/8″,
2 5/8″ and 3 1/8″ from each side and scored
once in the middle at 4 1/4″.
Coordinating pieces of Sunshine and Rainbows
FREE Sale-a-bration DSP
1 piece cut at 3 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
2 pieces in a coordinating pattern cut to
5 1/2″ X 1 3/8″
2 scrap strips of Basic White and another
coordinating color (I used Bermuda Bay)
Die Cut to decorate pop up piece and
embellishments

Measure and score at 1/2″ from each side of the 5 1/2″ side of the cardstock. I use the lines on the right side of the Stampin’ Trimmer so there is more paper on the left side to align with the edge and keep the paper straight!

Measure and score at 2 1/8″ from each side of the 5 1/2″ side of the cardstock.

Measure and score at 2 5/8″ from each side of the 5 1/2″ side of the cardstock.

Measure and score at 3 1/8″ from each side of the 5 1/2″ side of the cardstock and once in the center of the cardstock at 4 1/4″.

Using a bone folder, crease all the score lines for crisp edges which is very important for all fun folds!

Placing the cutting blade just slightly to the right of the center score line cut a slit starting at the 4 1/2″ mark on the arm and sliding up to the 1″ mark on the top of that arm. Do the same thing just slightly to the left of the center score mark.

This will make a slit just to the outside edges of the center score line in the center of the paper.

Using your paper snips cut the ends of the slit to remove the card stock in between the two cut marks.

The slit should look like this centered on the card in the center fold.

Place Tear’n’Tape on the inside bottom 1/2″ scored piece of cardstock. Peel away the release paper to reveal the tape below.

Cut your three pieces of DSP:
one piece at 3 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ and 2 pieces in coordinating cardstock at 1 3/8″ x 5 1/2″.

Place the 3 1/4″ piece centered through the slit hole and line up the bottom of the DSP to the bottom of the Piece of cardstock covered in Tear’n’Tape (this will be the folded inside of the 1/2″ scored section of the cardstock base.)

Place a new piece of Tear’n’Tape across the bottom of the 3 1/4″ piece of DSP and peel.

Fold in the opposite 1/2″ score line towards the inside of the card and fold the two ends to meet together.

Looking from the side of the card the two inside edges of the 1/2″ score lines will be adhered together and will form a “diamond” shaped card in the process.

Adhere the 1 3/8″ x 5 1/2″ DSP pieces to the folds adjacent to the pop up feature.

Decorate the pop up feature as you choose, I added a die cut (if you add a delicate die cut make sure that the pieces are glued down so they do not catch on the mechanism as the card is pulled open and shut!

Stamp and add a sentiment to the front edge, is it is wider than the 1/2″ height of that ledge make sure to place the adhesive on the bottom edge so that the adhesive does not stick to the card and make opening it fully more difficult!

I added a few Artistry Blooms sequins and a die cut from the Brilliant Rainbows Die set and folded the card back and forth multiple times to help the score lines support the card in it’s free standing position. Now, the pop up card is ready to mail.

Now it is your turn to go out and make some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Rainbow Of Happiness Bundle (English)

[157727]

$44.00

Rainbow Of Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[157721]

$18.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

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

[122924]

$8.75

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131197]

$8.75

Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146989]

$8.75

Sunshine & Rainbows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[158126]

$0.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Brilliant Rainbow Dies

[157726]

$31.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Artistry Blooms Sequins

[152477]

$7.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

← alcohol blends color block technique pop up z-fold card →

alcohol blends color block technique

by nataliegramleystamps | Jan 18, 2022 | card samples, techniques

Color Blocking using the alcohol spray and blends technique is simple and so much fun!

I used our largest acrylic block, paper towels, a Stampin’ Spritzer filled with 99% alcohol, Stampin’ Blends in assorted colors and a piece of 5 1/2″ x 3″ Basic White cardstock.

Place a folded piece of paper towel down to protect your work surface, then the cut piece of Basic White cardstock and then lie the large acrylic block on top of them both. The reason I layer it this way is to protect the work surface and also to give you an idea of how much of the cardstock you wish to cover with color.

Gather your desired Stampin’ Blends colored markers – I used So Saffron Dark, Flirty Flamingo Dark, Pool Party Dark, Granny Apple Green Dark, and Highland Heather Dark.

Color in blocks of color in your desired pattern and portion of the cardstock you wish to cover with color (in this example I colored the entire width of the paper – at the end of the blog post I will post a picture of an alternative card that I did not color the entire paper – to show you the difference)
I colored So Saffron at the bottom followed by Flirty Flamingo then Pool Party then Granny Apple Green and finally the Highland Heather.

Remove the cardstock from underneath the acrylic block and set aside to avoid spritzing the paper. Using 99% Isopropyl Alcohol in a Stampin’ Spritzer liberally spray the colored portion of the acrylic block and turn upside down and press into the cardstock.

Carefully peel the wet cardstock off the acrylic block and allow to dry.

Decorate and give to someone special!

This is so easy and the cards come out beautiful and different every time!

Now it is your turn to try this technique and go and create your own artwork – one stamp at a time!!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

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Sweet Conversations Bundle (English)

[157624]

$42.25

Sweet Conversations Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[157618]

$18.00

Sweet Talk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[157616]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146986]

$8.75

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Sweet Hearts Dies

[157623]

$29.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

3/8" (1 Cm) Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon

[154572]

$7.00

Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147276]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154894]

$9.00

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154884]

$9.00

So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154905]

$9.00

Stampin' Spritzer

[126185]

$3.00

Clear Block F

[118483]

$17.00

← vellum layering designs sunshine and rainbows free standing pop up fun fold card →

vellum layering designs

by nataliegramleystamps | Jan 13, 2022 | Designer Series Paper, specialty papers

This is a quick product review.
I will be back and post another blog post on Saturday until then enjoy your week and enjoy this very cool new product in the January to June 2022 Mini Catalog – Vellum Layering Designs. I love the delicate nature of vellum and all the fun things you can do with it. this new vellum has printed designs on one side – 6 designs 2 sheets each design some printed in black and some printed in white.

I used the cut from left over from Monday’s blog post and mounted the printed vellum to the frame to get around the issue of vellum’s translucent nature and adhesive issues! I mounted that onto a Basic Black mat and added to a Basic White standard card base.

I stamped the sentiment from the Create with Friends stamp set in Coastal Cabana ink on the same colored cardstock. I popped the sentiment up and added it to the top of the vellum focal point and stamped the Flowing Flowers large flower in Coastal Cabana ink and fussy cut the flower and popped it up as well. I added Black Glittered Organdy ribbon to finish off this card!
Enjoy! Try this vellum and go create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Create With Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set

[156058]

$17.00

Flowing Flowers Cling Stamp Set

[157880]

$25.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$8.75

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

[122924]

$8.75

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Stitched Rectangles Dies

[151820]

$35.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

[147897]

$8.50

← inspiring canopy dies background and inspired thoughts set alcohol blends color block technique →

inspiring canopy dies background and inspired thoughts set

by nataliegramleystamps | Jan 10, 2022 | Uncategorized

In the Inspiring Canopy dies set, there is a thin edgelit die and you look at it and most probably say what do I do with this! Taking cardstock and using this edgelit makes a sweet little edge that is perfect for enhancing your card making. In this card that I cased from one of our Artisan design teams members – Creative Chelsea – thanks for the inspiration.

Measurements:
Pool Party 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
Cardstock strips 5 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ two pieces of
three different colors ( I used Pool Party,
Coastal Cabana and Bermuda Bay)
scraps of Soft Sea Foam
scrap of Crumb cake
scrap of Basic White
Scrap of Pool Party
Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″

Take two Stitched Rectangle Dies to make a frame, I decided to use the outside frame so save the inside frame and it’s inset for another card. Run through the Cut and Emboss and separate.

Cut 2 pieces of 5 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ of three coordinating colors.

Run through the Cut and Emboss to make two pieces for all the colored 5 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ cardstock. Run Stampin’ Seal down the edges of the backside of the frame. and start to layer the die cuts on the frame.

Finish layering the darkest color on the bottom and then start with the next color.

Turn the frame over and make sure that the pattern is what you want before cutting off the overhang.

Finish the pattern and cut the excess off the frame being careful to not cut the frame.

Die cut the tree trunk out of Crumb cake and cut the trees apart.
Cut the leaves out of Soft Sea Foam.

Using coordinating Stampin’ Blends color and shade the die cuts.

Layer the leaves onto the tree trunk with Liquid Glue, which allows you the flexibility to manipulate the sections before the adhesive dries.

I originally left one of the sections uncolored and changed my mind after placing it on the tree trunk. Remember you can always add color and blend until you like the outcome!

Add the Sentiment and next add some Artisrty Blooms Sequins.

I felt like my leaves needed a little sparkle – bring in the liquid magic – Wink of Stella and voila instant sparkle – just LOVE this stuff!

Love this background technique! Hope that this inspires you to try this technique and go and create art one stamp or in this case one die LOL at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

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