may swap cards provide a lot of ideas

may swap cards provide a lot of ideas

by | Jun 26, 2024 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, stamps ink paper, techniques

May swap cards are in and full of great ideas with new stamp sets and bundles from the new 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.

Come along with me and see all the great cards and ideas I received from my monthly demonstrator swap.

This first card is from my upline’s sister Denise W who organizing the swap every month – she picks themes, sends out reminders and addresses and does alot of work to make these swaps happen and I am so grateful because I love getting all of the new ideas and samples of sets I did not buy! Her card is super colorful and uses the Full of Life 6″ x 6″ DSP which is my favorite in the catalog and the one I wanted to win at OnStage! She combined this colorful paper with the adorable Sweet Pea stamp set, the Dotted Circles embossing folder, Iridescent Faceted Gems, the Iridescent White striped ribbon and the Modern Oval Punch. Such a cute card!

Lori V used the So Swirly embossing folder on Bubble Bath to create a fun background for this Attention Shoppers treat yourself card. The sentiment is popped up on the Nested Essentials die and surrounded by die cut outs from the stamp set!
Carol S’s swap card used both the Thoughtful Wishes and unbounded Love bundles and drew color inspiration from the Thoughtful Journeys DSP in Wild Wheat and Pretty Peacock dies, ink and embellishments. Love the colors on this one!
This swap card made by Veronica S uses a tri panel of Basic Beige and Country Lace DSP to break up the card front and bring interest to the background such an easy technique! She overlaid the tri-panel background with die cuts from the Country Flowers bundle and colored them with Stampin’ Blends! She embellished with Iridescent Foil Gems to finish off this sweet card!
Marie W’s swap card used analogous colors of cardstock from out Stampin’ up! color Wheel in Peach Pie, Pumpkin Pie and Lemon Lime Twist – what a great and unexpected color combination! The Attention Shoppers bundle shines with this color coordination. She used the Dotted Circles 3D embossing folder for the background and the Distressed tiles and DSP for the bags. She used the coordinating Adhesive-Backed Dappled Dots and Peach Pie Bordered ribbon to tie it all together!
The next card was designed by my downline Robyn M. and she did such a great job with her double panel Z fold card using the Country Flowers stamp set and colored it beautifully with Stampin’ Blends markers coordinating it with the Country Woods DSP in the background!
Lyn L’s swap card features the Stippled Roses stamp set stamped in Gorgeous Grape and cut apart and adhered to the Gorgeous Grape cardstock base. Just cutting the image into pieces provides interest and dimension to the project! She popped up the sentiment onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and added Rhinestones Basic Jewels to finish the card with a lot of sparkle!
Judy P’s swap card features the Thoughtful Journeys DSP, the Thoughtful Wishes bundle and the Adhesive-Backed Pearl Trio and some upcoming Natural Tones Linen Thread to finish it off!
Susan W used the Eyelets 3D embossing folder on Basic Black cardstock as the background for the card base and embossed with Versamark and clear embossing powder the Leaf Collection Background stamp for a shiny tone on tone focal point for the card. She stamped and popped up the So Sincere sentiment onto the Unbounded Beauty DSP and cut it out and it’s matte from the Perennial Postage dies to finish off a stunning, contrasting card!
Robin C’s card uses 1″ x 4″ strips of Unbounded Beauty DSP embossed with the Eyelet 3D embossing folder on a z fold Basic Black card base, in color shimmer gems and a lovely die cut sentiment piece from the Unbounded Love Bundle finish the card off nicely!
I love Kathi D’s swap card using the Lily Pond Lane suite of products to produce a peek-a-boo window of lily pads and cat-tails with the Thoughtful Journeys DSP in the background. The sentiment is die cut from the Deckled rectangles die set and popped up on a layer of Early Espresso. Such a great idea and color combination inspired again by our awesome DSP!
I hope these swap cards give you as much inspiration as they do for me!

Now it is your turn to go and create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$13.00
Country Lace 12
[163415]
$12.50
Country Woods 12
[163393]
$12.50
Full Of Life 6
[163357]
$12.50
Thoughtful Journey 6
[163303]
$12.50
Unbounded Beauty 12
[163372]
$12.50
Attention Shoppers Bundle (English)
[163644]
$39.50
Country Flowers Bundle (English)
[163411]
$53.00
Country Woods Suite Collection (English)
[163418]
$152.25
Leaf Collection Cling Stamp Set
[163610]
$20.00
Lily Pond Lane Suite Collection (English)
[163354]
$67.25
Stippled Roses Cling Stamp Set (English)
[162657]
$27.00
Sweet Peas Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[163621]
$20.00
Thoughtful Journey Suite Collection (English)
[163320]
$86.75
Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (English)
[163314]
$55.75
Unbounded Beauty Suite Collection (English)
[163390]
$141.00
Unbounded Love Bundle (English)
[163384]
$54.75
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' Spritzer
[126185]
$6.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Attention Shoppers Dies
[163643]
$24.00
Country Flowers Dies
[163410]
$35.00
Deckled Rectangles Dies
[159173]
$30.00
Dotted Circles 3 D Embossing Folder
[163789]
$12.00
Eyelet 3 D Embossing Folder
[163414]
$10.00
Nested Essentials Dies
[161597]
$34.00
So Swirly Embossing Folder
[163791]
$10.50
Thoughtful Wishes Dies
[163313]
$37.00
Perennial Postage Dies
[162607]
$33.00
Modern Oval Punch
[162234]
$23.00
Petal Pink & White 1/4
[163417]
$10.00
Petunia Pop 3/8
[163785]
$7.50
2024–2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems
[163781]
$8.50
Adhesive Backed Dappled Dots
[163353]
$8.00
Adhesive Backed Pearl Trio
[163319]
$7.50
Iridescent 1/2
[163299]
$8.50
Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs
[161954]
$7.00
Iridescent Faceted Gems
[163368]
$8.50
Iridescent Foil Gems
[162842]
$8.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
$6.00
more color mondays – misty moonlight, moody mauve and crumb cake

more color mondays – misty moonlight, moody mauve and crumb cake

by | Jun 17, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, more color mondays, my favorites, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge is all about the Majestic M fun fold using the new Wildly Flowering Designer Series paper. This
12″ x 12″ Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper featuring subtly flowered papers in hues of Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow and Wild Wheat colors. The background of these papers looks like fabric woven threads.
This Majestic M fold is a cool fun fold that looks as beautiful closed as it does open!

Measurements:
Base: Crumb Cake 5 1/2″ x 8″
scored at 1 5/8″, 1 7/8″, 3 3/4″, 4 1/4″, 6 1/8″
and 6 3/8″
Crumb Cake: (2) 1 3/8″ x 5 1/4″
(1) 3/8″ x 5 1/4″
scrap for die cut stems
DSP: (2) 1 3/8″ x 5 1/4″
(2) 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White scrap for circle die cut
Misty Moonlight scrap for die flowers

Fold the 2 middle score lines into mountain folds.
Fold the four outside score lines into valley folds.
Fold the outside folds inward.
Adhere the (2) 1 3/8″ x 5 1/4″ pieces of DSP onto the outside panels.
Using the Layered Florals 3D embossing emboss the (2) Crumb Cake 1 3/8″ x 5 1/4″ pieces and the 1 Crumb Cake 3/8″ piece.
Adhere the embossed layers on the inside of the card on the two outer panels and the middle thin panels.
Adhere the (2) pieces of 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ DSPto the panels on either side of the 3/8″ piece of Crumb Cake.
Stamp a sentiment from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Misty Moonlight onto a Basic White die cut from the Spotlight on Nature circle die.
Die cut the stems from the Stippled Roses dies in Crumb Cake and the flowers in Misty Moonlight card stock.
Adhere them onto the circle die cut.
Adhere the circle to the center panel only.
This is what the Majestic Fun fold looks like open – if you close the outside wings of the card under the circle die it keeps the panels closed.
I decorated the finished card with Basic Rhinestone Gems.

This is a super easy fun fold that stands when open and lovely when closed.

Here is a version with the Adventurous Sky suite.
I love this fun fold – it is beautiful and fun!

Now go and try this fun fold – create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Adventurous Sky Bundle (English)
[163447]
$53.00
Adventurous Sky Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163439]
$26.00
Translucent Florals Cling Stamp Set (English)
[162243]
$26.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[120953]
$11.50
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[153081]
$11.50
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[122924]
$11.50
Wildly Flowering 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163323]
$12.50
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad
[153118]
$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
Layered Florals 3 D Embossing Folder
[162935]
$11.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies
[163580]
$35.00
So Swirly Embossing Folder
[163791]
$10.50
Stippled Roses Dies
[162666]
$33.00
Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs
[161954]
$7.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
$6.00
february swap cards

february swap cards

by | Apr 17, 2024 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, fun fold, online exclusives, retiring products, stamps ink paper

Most every month I swap cards with my upline, downline and sideline demonstrators and the cards are lovely and inspirational and i love to share them with you all!

We did not swap in March and I am just getting around to photographing and posting the February cards I received.

This first card by Carol S. features the new Online Exclusive Simply Zinnias suite of products. She used the stamps, coordinating DSP, lovely Zinnias 3D Embossing Folder, and the coordinating Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins. It’s probably difficult to see in the photo but she adhered the DSP to the Basic White layer first and then embossed the entire thing so all three of the pieces of paper are embossed – a subtle and striking touch!

Maria W’s swap card used the Excellent Eggs Bundle of products and the Lighter Than Air DSP, blends to color in the smaller egg images, Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots and Bakers Twine. Such a cute gate-fold Easter card!
Denise W organizes the swap each month and this is her swap card featuring the Easter Bunny stamp set, the Cane Weave Embossing Folder, and the Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems. She colored in the images with assorted Stampin’ Blends and the DSP is Delightfully Eclectic.
This next swap card from Ginger S used the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set, colored with Stampin’ Blends and Blending brushes, Wink of Stella and accented with Iridescent Pearls and the Faux Leather Trim.
Jeanna T’s swap card used the Hello Ladybug stamp set and the Ladybug Builder punch which are both on the Last Chance list! I love the way she punched the wings twice in Lemon Lolly cardstock and popped up the second set to give the wings depth and dimension!
Veronica S’s swap card uses the retiring Bee Mine DSP and the sweetly scripted sentiment set from the newest Online Exclusives release! Such a great sentiment set – you need to check out this one!
Kathi D’s swap card uses the new Online Exclusive Fluffiest Friends stamp set, the soon to be retiring Just Kidding DSP and the also retiring stitched with Whimsy dies. Too cute I love the B side of this DSP so versatile!
My downline Robyn designed this cute Bird’s Eye View card in Granny Apple Green cardstock and ink with the Black and Vanilla Large Check ribbon, the 2 3/8″ circle punch and blending brush to shade the circle! Love these little birds – aren’t they so cute!
Furriest Friends makes another appearance this time with the bear stamp in Judith P’s swap card she used the Earthen Textures DSP as the background and the Timber 3D embossing folder on Copper Clay cardstock.
Lori V’s card features the Filled with Happiness mini catalog stamp set which is also on the last chance list and punched and colored in the stamps center image. The Modern Oval punch will be continuing in the upcoming catalog!
Lyn L’s swap card uses a monochromatic take on the Stippled Roses stamp set in Blueberry Bushel on Boho Blue cardstock – simple and elegant!
Susan W’s WIld Fern swap card in delightful in tones of Lost Lagoon using the Perennial Lavender DSP and the Lost Lagoon Bordered ribbon. The stamp set and the DSP will be in the new catalog but the ribbon will be retiring!
The last card to arrive was a sweet one using the Adoring Hearts bundle from the current mini catalog from Jennie T. This bundle has a hybrid embossing folder that also cuts out the hearts at the same time – this will be an encore! product and will still be available in the new catalog but this will be the last few weeks to get the 10% discount on the bundle if you like it all! They will all be available with the release of the new catalog but the bundle pricing goes away! The current hostess code is 3HZGPJSS if you want this or any of the items on the Last Chance List! get them before they are gone!
Hope that these cards inspired you to go and create some art work of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Bee Mine Suite Collection (English)
[162560]
$75.00
Bird’s Eye View Photopolymer Stamp Set
[161436]
$20.00
Easter Bunny Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[160272]
$19.00
Excellent Eggs Bundle (English)
[162808]
$43.00
Filled With Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162915]
$20.00
Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection (English)
[163485]
$83.00
Simply Zinnia Bundle (English)
[163480]
$52.00
Fluffiest Friends Cling Stamp Set (English)
[162846]
$26.00
Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set (English)
[158763]
$24.00
Hello Ladybug Bundle (English)
[157699]
$32.25
Hello Ladybug Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[157693]
$18.00
Stippled Roses Cling Stamp Set (English)
[162657]
$27.00
Sweetly Scripted Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163600]
$24.00
Thoughtful Expressions Bundle (English)
[162822]
$55.75
Wild Ferns Bundle (English)
[162655]
$51.25
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Berry Burst 8-1/2
[144243]
$10.00
Boho Blue 8 1/2
[161724]
$10.00
Copper Clay 8 1/2
[161721]
$10.00
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2
[119683]
$10.00
Fresh Freesia 8 1/2
[155613]
$10.00
Garden Green 8-1/2
[102584]
$10.00
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2
[146990]
$10.00
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2
[144245]
$10.00
Lemon Lolly 8 1/2
[161720]
$10.00
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2
[133679]
$10.00
Melon Mambo 8-1/2
[115320]
$10.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2
[133676]
$10.00
Old Olive 8-1/2
[100702]
$10.00
Real Red 8-1/2
[102482]
$10.00
Bee Mine 12
[162546]
$12.50
Delightfully Eclectic 12
[161640]
$30.00
Just Kiddin' 12
[162828]
$12.50
Earthen Elegance 12
[161503]
$12.50
Flowering Zinnias 12
[163469]
$12.50
Lighter Than Air 6
[162747]
$12.50
Perennial Lavender 12
[162593]
$12.50
Vellum 8-1/2
[101856]
$10.00
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
[147138]
$9.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
[147095]
$9.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
[144086]
$6.50
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161678]
$9.00
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
[147051]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Stitched With Whimsy Dies
[155314]
$29.00
Cane Weave 3 D Embossing Folder
[160580]
$10.00
Timber 3 D Embossing Folder
[156406]
$11.00
2 3/8
[161354]
$22.00
Ladybug Builder Punch
[157698]
$22.00
Black & White 1/4
[156485]
$7.00
Black & Very Vanilla 3/8
[161982]
$8.00
Lost Lagoon ¼
[161171]
$8.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
[141897]
$8.00
2022–2024 In Color Pearls
[161621]
$7.00
Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers
[162557]
$8.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
$6.00
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
[158987]
$7.50
new swap cards

new swap cards

by | Mar 1, 2024 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, fun fold, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper

I love card swaps – I say it all the time! But I rarely say I love our little swap group – an upline of mine hosts a swap almost every month of the year – many of us participate in all of them a few drop in and out as time allows – I love seeing their stamp sets and their card designs and their work. I also love their dedication and commitment to get things done that they have said they will do!

The first swap card is from November – yep November I received it a few weeks ago with an apology. Marcy committed to be in the November swap and then broke her dominant wrist a week before Thanksgiving. We had sent our cards to her and she could have just said forget about it – but when she recovered – she did her November Swap card and it is lovely! Thanks Marcy for your commitment to our swap group and I am glad you are better!
Her card uses the Beauty of the Deep and Hope and Prayer stamp sets, Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, and Shaded Spruce cardstock as well the Hello Irresistible DSP peeking through the circle die!

All the rest of the cards are from the January swap, this card from Veronica S uses the Stippled Roses set and DSP with multiple layers of Pebbled Path and Berry Burst – love the color combination!
Carroll A used the Perennial Lavender suite of products to create this lovely card. The Perennial Lavendar DSP is the star of the show and makes for an easy and lovely palette!
The swap card from Susan W used the Enduring Beauty stamp set and dies from the Spring mini catalog and she embossed the flower image in white embossing powder onto the Perennial Lavendar DSP for a fun background to the flower image.
Kathi D’s adorable card uses the Cutest Cows bundle and the Bee Mine DSP. Too Cute!
Denise W used the Sale-a-bration Flight and Airy DSP and the More Dazzle Specialty paper. The sentiment is from the Softly Said Online Exclusives stamp set and I thought it was ingenious she cut small strips of designer series paper and curled with her fingers to add to the nest!
The Wild Ferns stamp set was Carol S’s swap card inspiration paired with the Ferns 3D Embossing folder and the Pecan Pie bordered ribbon for a beautifully tailored look to her card.
Lori V’s card used the Perennial Lavender suite as well I love the layered Perennial Postage dies for the card layers!
Marie W’s collage style card uses the Nature’s Sweetness suite of products in neutral tones!
Vickie G’s card is a fun fold using the Perennial Lavendar DSP and the Inspirational Sketches stamp set.
Lyn L’s card used the Flight and Airy Sale-a-bration paper and the Bee Mine punch.
The card from Judy P used the Delicate Forest bundle in Lemon Lime Twist, Berry Burst and Petal Pink. I love the fun color choices!
Julie T’s swap card uses the Rock Star bundle for a great musical birthday card!
Robin C’s card features the Let’s Chat stamp set in Pretty Peacock and Poppy Parade colors.

I always get great ideas from these cards and I hope they inspire you as well! Now it’s time to go and create your own works of art – one stamp set at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beauty Of The Deep Bundle
[161237]
$52.00
Bee Mine Suite Collection (English)
[162560]
$75.00
Cutest Cows Bundle (English)
[162897]
$41.25
Delicate Forest Bundle (English)
[162680]
$52.00
Enduring Beauty Bundle (English)
[162674]
$50.75
Inspirational Sketches Cling Stamp Set (English)
[162684]
$25.00
Nature's Sweetness Suite Collection (English)
[162645]
$130.75
Perennial Lavender Suite Collection (English)
[162613]
$126.50
Stippled Roses Bundle (English)
[162667]
$54.00
Wild Ferns Bundle (English)
[162655]
$51.25
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Flight & Airy 12
[162977]
$12.50
Softly Stippled 12
[162975]
$12.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Beauty Of The Deep Dies
[161236]
$33.00
Delicate Forest Dies
[162679]
$38.00
Enduring Beauty Dies
[162672]
$26.00
Everyday Details Dies
[162864]
$34.00
Perennial Postage Dies
[162607]
$33.00
Scalloped Contours Dies
[155560]
$35.00
Stippled Roses Dies
[162666]
$33.00
Thoughtful Expressions Dies
[162821]
$37.00
to color or not to color that is the question

to color or not to color that is the question

by | Feb 21, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, new catalog, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper, techniques

Do you like to color? Some people, like me, find it very relaxing! As a little girl I was the one you could plop at a table with a box of crayons and a coloring book and I would color the edges dark and the insides lighter and spend hours happily making great drawings. For me it is fun to color, for others not so much and today I thought I would show you two ways to go about “coloring” an image for each type of artist!

Measurements:
BASE: Calypso Coral CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″ for all samples
Basic White CS 1/4″ larger than your focal
image for cards 2 and 3
DSP large enough for your image to be stamped
on for card 1
3 1/4″ x 5″ for card 2
2 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ for card 1

For those that do not find coloring in the details of a stamp like the Stippled Roses fun – there are a number of options. First and easiest is to just stamp it in one color and make a monochromatic card.

If you do not like to color but still want to step it up a notch then a technique I love is embossing on the B side of our DSP – most of our Designer Series Papers are double sided. Most of the DSP that is two sided has a complimentary colored more plain B side that works well with the more elaborate A side. Many times the B sides are perfect for embossing on pretty enough to be a great background but not too busy to distract from the beautiful stamped images!
Stamp the Stippled Rose large rose image in Versamark ink onto the Calypso Coral B side of the Softly Stippled FREE Sale-a-bration DSP, then sprinkle with the white embossing powder from the Basic Embossing powder pack!
Heat set with the Heat Tool and once cool cut to the desired size – you could also die cut the Roses but I love this watercolor washed look on the B side and wanted more of it to show so I cut a rectangle around the embossed image!
I then mounted it onto a Basic White cardstock matte.
Pop up the Rose embossed image with Stampin’ Dimensionals and mount onto the Calypso Coral card base.
I stamped the birthday greeting from the Stippled Rose stamp set in Calypso Coral using the Stampin’ Write marker brush tip side and punched one end with the Banners Pick-a-punch and mounted it onto the card front.
I added Ombre Matte Dots to the card and what a WOW and easy card without having to color!
For the coloring example, I started with the black and white Stippled Rose images from the FREE Softly Stippled Sale-a-bration paper!

I used the Stampin’ Blends Alcohol combo packs in Calypso Coral and Granny Apple Green.
I start and color the entire image with the Light marker.

Once all the flowers are colored in the Light marker I go back over the flowers with the Dark marker highlighting the edges and the dark shading marks made by the original artist!
Then I go back over the entire petal images with the Light marker to blend the two colors. I love the way these markers work – no streaking and blending is so easy!
Next I colored all the leaves with the Light Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends marker.
Highlighted the leaves with the Dark Marker.
Blended the leaves by going over the entire leaf surface with the Light marker again to blend the colors.
I mounted the colored DSP onto a Basic White cardstock matte.
I wrapped and knotted the Black & White Gingham ribbon around the card and mounted it onto the card base.
I stamped the thank you sentiment from the Stippled Rose set in Calypso Coral and added some leaves in Granny Apple Green ink and mounted onto the card.
I added adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems to finish off the card.

Try your hand at one of these versions – are you team color or no color – would love to know!

Now go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Stippled Roses Bundle (English)
[162667]
$54.00
Stippled Roses Cling Stamp Set (English)
[162657]
$27.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Calypso Coral 8-1/2
[122925]
$10.00
Softly Stippled 12
[162975]
$12.50
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
[149165]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Everyday Details Dies
[162864]
$34.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
[129053]
$31.00
Basics Embossing Powders
[155554]
$18.00
Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154881]
$10.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154885]
$10.00
Black & White 1/4
[156485]
$7.00
Ombre Matte Decorative Dots
[161448]
$8.00