stampin'Up! Demonstrator - nataliegramleystamps

strip twist card

by nataliegramleystamps | Jul 8, 2026 | die cutting, In Colors, masculine cards, techniques

This card is a fun and easy variation on a plain die cut card. All you do is die cut and rotate!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, scrap for the sentiment die
Peaceful pine CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Hydrangea Hue CS: 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
Golden Glow CS: 1/2″ x 5 1/4″
Crisp Cantaloupe CS: 1/2″ x 5 1/4″

Adhere the strips in a row together on the right-hand side of the Peaceful Pine layer.

Die cut one of the circle dies from the Springtime Scenes die set through the middle of the colored cardstock strips.

Adhere the Peaceful Pine layer to the cardstock base.

Rotate the die 180 degrees and adhere into the original space you die cut it out of.

Stamp the sentiment in Hydrangea Hue ink and cut the excess off the bottom of the die.

Pop up on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the bottom edge of the Peaceful Pine layer.

Wrap the Peaceful Pine Bordered ribbon around the top of the card base and tie in a knot.

Adhere two Peaceful Pine butterfly embellishments to the card front and you have a beautiful fun strip twist card!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

← more color mondays - pretty peacock, lemon lime twist and pool party card sketch #128 - capturing smiles card →

demonstrators choice onstage swap

by nataliegramleystamps | Jun 11, 2026 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

Another Dapper Gent Swap to show you, my friend Michael D. runs multiple swaps for the OnStage every year and this year I participated in four of them.

This one was Demonstrator’s choice – a nicer name than pot luck LOL!

This first card was made by demonstrator Sandy C. and the Homemade Sweetness suite of Products.

Andrea S. designed this lovely Get Well Soon card using the Brushed With Beauty DSP, Friendly Foliage stamps, Gallery Blooms dies and the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder.

The Embossing folder is retired now but the other items are still available I love the design of this card!

This Spring card was made by Mary M. using the Easter Basket stamp set and Easter Joy DSP the stamp set is still available on the Last Chance list and the inventory for the DSP is getting LOW – it’s only $11.40 from the original price of $19!

This fabulous masculine geometric card by Dana M. uses the Stylish Shapes dies and lots of fun DSP with the Forever Plaid Embossing Folder background!
The Striped foiled DSP is from Pleasant Patterns DSP and is on the Last Chance list! and is ONLY $6!

Judy K. used the popular Cutest Crew Bundle for this adorable masculine card!

This swap card by Yolanda N. uses the Endless Love Bundle and the Made with Love DSP. The Endless Love bundle is on the Last Chance list!
the stamp set is $14 from the original $20 and the dies are $19.80 from the original $33!

This swap card didn’t have a name with it so I am sorry I can not give credit but this center flap fun fold is adorable with the Cute as a Bug Suite Collection of products!

Anne O. designed this lovely Made with Sweetness Bundle card with the Lovely Lines 3D embossing folder background!

Patti Jean W. designed this card which features the Fabulous Sayings Product of the Month which is no longer available!
The background is the So Swirly embossing folder which is on the Last Chance list and ONLY $5.25!

This 3D fun fold by Julie B. uses the Forever Florals Bundle and has a sweet little tower design on the left hand side to allow your creation to stand!

Hope these great cards gave you a little extra inspiration – now it is your turn – go and create some artwork of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Cute As A Bug Suite Collection (English)

[167007]

$75.25

Petals Of Beauty Bundle (English)

[167096]

$49.50

Petals Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set

[167093]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial)

[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]

$15.00

Blending Brushes Storage

[160519]

$16.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Water Painters

[168253]

$13.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Forever Florals Dies

[167443]

$36.00

Forever Florals Bundle (English)

[167444]

$49.50

Forever Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167440]

$19.00

Ladybug Picnic 3 D Embossing Folder

[167478]

$10.00

So Swirly Embossing Folder

[163791]

$10.50

Cutest Crew Bundle (English)

[167149]

$45.00

Cutest Crew Dies

[167148]

$31.00

Cutest Crew Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167146]

$19.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Pleasant Patterns 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[166950]

$10.00

Easter Joy Suite Collection (English)

[166954]

$92.00

Made With Love Suite Collection (English)

[167079]

$98.00

Homemade Sweetness Suite Collection (English)

[167481]

$96.00

Made With Sweetness Bundle (English)

[167492]

$49.50

Made With Sweetness Dies

[167491]

$35.00

Everyday Arches Dies

[164629]

$29.00

Filled With Sweetness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167469]

$24.00

Lovely Stripes 3 D Embossing Folder

[167179]

$11.00

← card sketch #123 water mask card in color strip card →

shadow block technique painted illusions card

by nataliegramleystamps | Feb 27, 2026 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, stamps ink paper, techniques

I love this simple technique not only does it efficiently use up scraps of paper but it looks so cool! And you can create this card with minimal supplies – BONUS!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, 1″ x 3″
Misty Moonlight CS: (12) 1″ x 1″ squares, 1″ x 3″
DSP: (12) 1″ x 1″ squares

Place a small amount of glue or tape on one of the Misty Moonlight squares and attach one of the DSP squares on top of it with the bottom and right hand side of the Misty Moonlight square peeking out evenly as shown in the photo.

Do 11 more squares varying the pattern making sure to put the “shadow” in the same place each time.

Stamp the Hello Sunshine sentiment from the Exploring Nature stamp set in Misty Moonlight ink on the 1″ x 3″ Basic White CS layer.

Mount this layer onto the 1″ x 3″ Misty Moonlight CS layer with the same pattern of offset as a “shadow”

Start to place the double shadow squares on the card front – 3 across and four down.

TIP: When I adhere something across the span of the card I place the outside images first and then center the middle in between the two outside images – it is easier to space them this way!