Stampin' Up! - nataliegramleystamps

want to create a beautiful fast and easy card?

by nataliegramleystamps | Jun 25, 2021 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, memories and more

SIMPLE!! That is what you get with the pre-printed Hand-Penned Memories and more Cards and Envelopes Pack (#155501)! Not only are they a gorgeous starting point but they are at an affordable price point as well – you get 20 cards and 20 coordinating envelopes for only $10.00 – that is only $.50 per card/envelope combo. Add a little bit of DSP and a sentiment and an embellishment and voila gorgeous card in no time flat!

The 20 cards are made with sturdy cardstock scored oversized cards of 6 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ with beautifully printed coordinating envelopes.

I used a 3″ x 4″ piece of the Hand-penned Designer Series Paper (#155499) which means one sheet of 12 x 12 piece will yield 16 pieces of 3″ x 4″ pieces! I die cut the outline die of the flower grouping from the Penned Flowers dies (#155557) and the larger single flower and placed them on the outside edges of the DSP.

I tied a knotted ribbon in Open Weave Soft Succulent ribbon (#155780) around the middle of the card.

I cut the smallest rectangular die from the Scalloped Contours Die set (#155560) and used the Biggest Wish stamp set for the sentiment (#155052) in Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708).

I added the genial gems to the sentiment focal piece to finish the card off with a little sparkle!

Hope this inspired you to go out and create art one stamp at a time using the easy and fast Memories and More cards and Envelopes!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Hand Penned Memories & More Cards & Envelopes

[155501]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Hand Penned Petals Bundle (English)

[155492]

$46.75

Hand Penned Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set

[155070]

$22.00

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[155052]

$17.00

Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

[155780]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Seaside Shells

[154290]

$6.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Scalloped Contours Dies

[155560]

$35.00

Penned Flowers Dies

[155557]

$30.00

Genial Gems

[155500]

$8.00

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1-2-4 pop up insert my own fun fold

by nataliegramleystamps | Jun 23, 2021 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, my favorites, techniques

Sometimes inspiration comes and you sit down and design something different and special. I will pre-warn you this is not an ever day card but sometimes it is fun to design something that takes a little time and effort and this is my own design! I am calling it a “1-2-4 pop up insert fun fold” – it was inspired by a very cool pamphlet I saw and I adapted it to card making!

Measurements:

Basic White 12 x 12 cardstock
cut to 5 1/2″ x 11 1/2″ and scored at 5 3/4″
an insert cut to 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
Designer Series Paper coordinating images
2 of the same design at 1 3/4″ x 5 1/2″
2 of the same design at 3 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
2 of the same design at 2 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
this piece will be cut into two pieces
2 of the same design at 1 1/4″ x 5 1/4″
additional scraps as inserts for the folded pop up insert section

I first made the insert template.
I scored 1/2″ from each 5 1/2″ short side.
I then could the remaining 7 1/2″ and divided them up into 6 sections lightly drawing lines every 1 1/4″ on the short side of the template.
I then made four cuts perpendicular to those pencil lines – going across the page. Starting 1 1/2″ from the top of the template place the cutting blade at the first 1 1/4″ pencil line and cut to the last pencil line (this will leave the 1/2″ sections and the first and last 1 1/4″ sections uncut. Begin at the same pencil line as the first cut but start 1″ below the first cut line and cut a line through the second and third sections only.
measure 1″ below that cut line and slice a line across the fourth and fifth sections. Measure one more inch below the last cut line and cut through sections 2-3-4-5. Follow the dotted lines on the template and score through all dotted lines on the template. and fold as show in the picture.

The Poppy Parade (red) dotted lines fold as a valley bending the fold backwards and the Bermuda Bay (blue) dotted lines fold as mountains folding forward. Decorate the small squares and rectangles with scraps of DSP .
Score the Basic White cardstock 1 3/4″ from each outside edge and mark 3/8″ from the top of the card down each side and cut a diagonal line from the score line to the mark on the outside of the card. Cut the 2″ x 5 1/4″ paper at 3/8″ on the inside and adhere 3/8″ piece to the 1/2 inch fold on the insert. Take the 1 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ piece and adhere it to the next section in on the insert and then adhere the 1/2 scored section butt up against the fold at the 1 3/4″ score line.

Adhere paper to the outside of the card and design a belly band to keep the card closed!

To close the card fold in the two outside flaps and close the two sides at the center score line and slip the belly band over the closed card!

Here is the completed card fully expanded!

A little time consuming to create the template and make the cuts and folds – but the final project more than makes up for the time involved!
1 center fold, 2 side folds, and 4 pop-out folds in the center insert! 1-2-4 fun fold card by Natalie Gramley! Hope you enjoyed this advanced card technique and if you are up for a challenge go create your own version of my 1-2-4 card and send me a picture!

Now go and create art one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Sand & Sea Suite Collection

[155980]

$92.00

Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper

[154288]

$11.50

Basic White 12 X12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

[159231]

$7.75

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$7.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Seaside Shells

[154290]

$6.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Scalloped Contours Dies

[155560]

$35.00

Artistry Blooms Sequins

[152477]

$7.00

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by nataliegramleystamps | Jun 21, 2021 | card samples, special offer

Did you know that I teach classes at least once a month? Did you know that you do not have to be local to attend class? I do on-line ZOOM classes as well as in person LIVE classes?
Still feel uneasy in a crowd and want to attend a more private card making session – that can be arranged also!
Did you know that I make extra copies of the card kits and sell them as completed cards – these are great for a mother or mother in law gift, a hostess gift to bring along to a summer BBQ, teacher thank you gifts – why not give a gift that they actually can use and appreciate!!
Here are the cards from last week’s class!
Join us next month in person or on-line or feel free to contact me if you would like to purchase a set of the ten cards!

The card above features Hand-Penned Petals stamp set (#155070) in Gray Granite ink (#147118) on Gray Granite cardstock (#146983) and the sentiment is from Biggest Wish (#155052) and accented with Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#144220)

This card Features images in Magenta Madness ink (#153117) on Basic White cardstock (#159276) mounted on Magenta Madness cardstock (#153080) from the Artistically Inked stamp set (#154542) accented with the Artistry Blooms adhesive-backed sequins (#152477).

This card is an easy fun fold and features the Hydrangea Haven DSP (which will only be available until supplies last or until June 30th when the January to June mini catalog retires) (#154570) on Highland Heather cardstock (#146986) and a Basic White Cardstock insert (159276). The circle die is from the Layering Circles die set (#151770) and the sentiment is from the Biggest Wish stamp set (#155052).

This card features a couple of retired items: the butterfly came from the retired Butterfly Bijou paper and the Daffodil Delight cardstock piece is embossed with the Dainty Diamonds Embossing Folder. The Basic White cardstock is die cut from the Scalloped Contours die set (#155560) and accented with the Artistry Blooms Adhesive backed Sequins (#152477).

This card features the gorgeous Expressions in Ink Specialty Designer Series paper (#155464) back on Pear Pizzazz Cardstock (#131201). The sentiment is stamped from the Artistically Inked stamp set (#154542) in Pale Papaya ink (#155670) and the die cut is from the Artistic Die set (#155371).

This card features To The Moon stamp set (#155667) the images are stamped in Pool Party ink (#147107) and Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (#132708). The background was made with Blending Brushes (#153611) and Misty Moonlight ink (#153118) around the edges and Pool Party ink in the center). Wink of Stella (#141897) was added to the moon shapes to add some sparkle and the Craft White ink created the star effect (#101780).

Bumble Bee cardstock (#153077) and Bumble Bee ink (#153116) set the tone on tone effect with the Plenty of Patterns Decorative Masks (#155553) design. The Basic White cardstock (#159276) die cut with the Scalloped Contours Dies (#155560) and stamped the sentiment in Bumble Bee ink with the Biggest Wish stamp set (#155052) accented with the Artistry Blooms sequins (#152477).

Cinnamon Cider cardstock (#153078) and ink (#153114) set the monochromatic tone for this card featuring the stamp set Path to Greatness (#155454). The sentiment from that set is stamped in Cinnamon Cider ink on the Scalloped Contours die (#155560)

This card features the beautiful Sand and Sea Designer Series paper that is retiring at the end of June as of this morning it is still available (#154288)/ Mounted on Crumb Cake cardstock (#120953) and accented with Misty Moonlight ink (153118) and cardstock (#153081) for the sentiment and crumb cake ink (#147116) for the die cut images from the Seaside Shells dies set (#156095)

This last card uses After the Storm stamp set (#155038) and Balmy Blue ink (#147105) and Daffodil Delight ink (#147094) and Blending Brushes (#153611). The die cut from the Layering Circles die set (#151770) is used for the sun!

I have several sets for sale $20/10 cards one of each design! Let me know if you need any!

Hope these designs inspire you to go out and create art of your own One Stamp At A Time!!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

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mini miura fun fold card with sand and sea suite

by nataliegramleystamps | Jun 14, 2021 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, techniques

This fun fold reminds me of origami folds! some of the cuts and measuring are difficult to articulate in writing so yesterday I made a Facebook Live Video and the replay is below if any of the written directions are a little confusing I apologize – sometimes it is easier to visualize as I am demonstrating it – so make sure you check out the video replay at the end of the blog post!

Measurements:
Whisper White Cardstock
12” x 5-1/2” scored 4” in on each end
½” x 11”

Sand and Sea Designer Series Paper
Two vertical pieces 5-1/8” x 3-3/4”

Sand and Sea Suite stickers

One piece of 12″ x 12″ piece of cardstock will make two cards. Cut two 1/2″ strips off the cardstock to use for the belly bands and then rotate the paper 90 degrees and score 4″ in from each side on the 12″ side of the cardstock. Then turn it 90 degrees again and cut at the 5 1/2″ mark (which is the halfway mark for the 11″ side.) I will show you ow to cut the base card in the video below also!

Make a pencil mark 1 7/8″ from the right edge of the DSP, put both pieces together and cut the DSP from the pencil mark to the corner of the DSP. (you will be using the triangles cut from the DSP on opposite ends of the card so if the paper has a directional pattern see cutting details in video prior to cutting. Keeping the small triangles together cut 1/4″ off the straight edge of that piece so it will fit on the base card.

Using a ruler and a pencil make a light pencil mark 2 inches in on the score line one mark 2 inches in from the right and on the other score line two inches in on the score line from the left side of the edge of the cardstock. Using the scoring blade on your paper trimmer – line up the 2 inch pencil mark in the cutting groove of the trimmer and swing the paper until the corner is also lined up in the groove. Cutting from the flat side (do not cut into the pointed corner of the cardstock as it may crumble the point) Then make a score line diagionally from the same 2 inch point on the score line to the other score line on the same side of the paper.
Turn the paper 180 degrees and make the same two diagonal score lines on the other side of the card.

Adhere the DSP as shown in the above photos and bend and crease the score lines so that you create a valley on the upper left side of the card and a mountain on the bottom right side of the card. (shown in pictures above!)

Wrap the 1/2″ strip around the card as a belly band to hold the card closed and decorate with the stickers from the suite!

This card actually sounds more complicated than it is! Be adventurous, dig out some of your favorite Designer Series paper and have a go at this fun design! Hopefully I inspired you to go out and create art one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List

Sand & Sea Suite Collection

[155980]

$92.00

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[155052]

$17.00

Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper

[154288]

$11.50

Basic White 12 X12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

[159231]

$7.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Seaside Shells

[154290]

$6.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

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floating elements brilliant wings dies card

by nataliegramleystamps | Jun 11, 2021 | card samples, my favorites, techniques

Floating Elements Technique is an easy and stunning one! All you need is a window sheet, some colored cardstock strips, and Stampin’ Seal+.
Collect strips of colored cardstock cut 1/2″ strips and pick a die for the card.
Adhere the strips onto a piece of window sheet, leaving space in between each strip.

Pick a die and using a Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine cut the window sheet run the die through several times as you are cutting through multiple layers. Stamp a sentiment before popping up the floating element onto the card.

Using Foam Adhesive Strips (#141825) only on the backside of the cardstock strips so you will not see them when the die cut is adhered.

Basic White cardstock measuring 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″, to add depth and texture to the card front with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder. I cut a focal die cut Butterfly from the Brilliant Wings Dies.