january demonstrator swap cards

january demonstrator swap cards

by | Feb 14, 2026 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, masculine cards, Mix and Match, new catalog, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

I love swapping with others and getting new ideas – it can be a different color combination, a unique fun fold or a stamp set I do not own but all of the new ideas that come in the mail are so much fun! Isn’t it fun to get happy mail in your postal box, not just bills? LOL

Today’s post was supposed to go out yesterday and I got waylaid with a million other projects which seems like the norm anymore! But better late than never seems to be my motto these days!

Today’s first card comes all the way from the midwest from Ginger S. and is a host of monochromatic blues on the outside with an Unbridled Beauty surprise on the inside! It uses the Allin a Row embossing folder and the Nature Walk DSP. She even stamped the envelope with a horse!

Patty J’s card is a lovely masculine card featuring the outgoing Last Chance stamp set Autumn Tree’s deer and the sentiment from the Nature’s Symphony stamp set. The DSP is a mix of Nature Walk and the Last Chance Timeless Plaid DSP.
This next card from Jeanne T is a lovely floral design made with Floral Charm DSP and the Beautifully Celebrated Bundle of products.
Denise W’s swap card features the Easter time Mix & Match ephemera pack, the Splash of Sparkles Specialty DSP and the Softest Spring Puffy Stickers for the floral embellishment. The Sentiment is from the Woolly Friends stamp set. Such a sweet card that comes together fast with the Mix & match pack.
The next three swaps are 3D fun folds and they deliver with a BANG!

The first uses the Nature’s Symphony Suite of products and an easel card fun fold with a 3M sticky pad to hold the easel upright such a cute desk calendar idea from Andrea U.

The second project uses the same DSP Nature Walk and the Exploring Nature stamp set for the sentiment, exposed Brick 3D embossing folder and Pressed Flower motif embellishments, Beautiful Motifs die set and a tearing technique for the sentiment piece from Marie W for a lovely gender neutral easel card fun fold!
This last 3D calendar card uses the Boardwalk Fun Bundle and the Beach Boardwalk DSP for a super fun and summer-y tent fold 3D project from Lori V.
The last card that I received is from Kathi D and uses my new favorite bundle – Rolling Waves for a gorgeous monochromatic card using a technique I detailed a layering circles card from November 17, 2025. Go back and learn how to make this fun technique! Rolling Waves is a pre-order for the new Online exclusives release so it will be available to order in March!

I really do love learning how to make new and beautiful cards and other’s ideas can elevate your own game! Hope I inspired you to try some different card making techniques! Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Autumn Trees Bundle [ 165900 ]
[165900]
$56.50
Beautiful Motifs Bundle (English) [ 165206 ]
[165206]
$45.75
Beautifully Celebrated Bundle (English) [ 166975 ]
[166975]
$53.00
Boardwalk Fun Bundle (English) [ 166829 ]
[166829]
$43.00
Exploring Nature Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166913 ]
[166913]
$20.00
Floral Charm Suite Collection (English) [ 166141 ]
[166141]
$86.00
Nature's Symphony Bundle (English) [ 166926 ]
[166926]
$46.75
Nature Walk Suite Collection (English) [ 166936 ]
[166936]
$84.75
Unbridled Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167219 ]
[167219]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Beach Boardwalk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 166820 ]
[166820]
$12.50
Floral Charm 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 166125 ]
[166125]
$12.50
Nature Walk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 166912 ]
[166912]
$12.50
Splash Of Sparkles 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 167200 ]
[167200]
$16.50
Timeless Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164678 ]
[164678]
$12.50
Easter Time Mix & Match Ephemera Pack [ 166984 ]
[166984]
$7.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[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
Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 163826 ]
[163826]
$11.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Beautifully Celebrated Dies [ 166974 ]
[166974]
$35.00
Beautiful Motifs Dies [ 165205 ]
[165205]
$33.00
Boardwalk Fun Dies [ 166828 ]
[166828]
$28.00
Nature's Symphony Dies [ 166925 ]
[166925]
$33.00
Soft Waves 3 D Embossing Folder [ 164695 ]
[164695]
$11.00
All In A Row Embossing Folder [ 166989 ]
[166989]
$9.50
vellum is back!

vellum is back!

by | Dec 10, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, my favorites, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

I cannot tell you all how excited I am that Vellum cardstock is BACK!!!

Gone for only a little while but certainly long enough to be missed! This translucent cardstock elevates any project so easily! Today’s card is a super simple one but looks like you put in all the effort!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Brushed with Beauty DSP: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Vellum Cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Calypso Coral CS: scrap for the die cut

Run a 4″ wide layer of Vellum Cardstock through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine using the BASE plate #1 and embossing plate #4 with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder.
Cut the calypso Coral piece of Brushed with Beauty DSP to 4″ x 5 1/4″.

Apply the All Purpose Liquid glue with the larger flat tip to the entire 4″ x 5 1/4″ DSP surface.

Cut the vellum to 4″ x 5 1/4″ size and adhere to the DSP piece.

Adhere the Vellum/DSP layer to the card front of the card base.
I used the banner from the Stylish Shapes dies set and die cut a scrap of Calypso Coral.

Stamp the “Get Well Soon” from the Friendly Foliage stamp set in Calypso Coral ink to the banner.

Pop up on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the card front.

Adhere five Pearls of Beauty embellishments to the card front. Easy Peasy this impressive card is complete!

Try embossing vellum today and go make some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Brushed With Beauty Suite Collection (English) [ 167100 ]
[167100]
$136.25
Friendly Foliage Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167021 ]
[167021]
$19.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 122925 ]
[122925]
$14.00
Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [ 167099 ]
[167099]
$10.00
Brushed With Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167082 ]
[167082]
$12.50
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147101 ]
[147101]
$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
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]
[166145]
$12.00
Pearls Of Beauty [ 167098 ]
[167098]
$8.00
more color mondays – cherry cobbler, basic beige and crumb cake

more color mondays – cherry cobbler, basic beige and crumb cake

by | Nov 24, 2025 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, masculine cards, more color mondays, my favorites, specialty papers

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge is a rich blend of Cherry Cobbler, Basic Beige and Crumb Cake colors for a fabulous Christmas card using Seasons of Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper scraps!

Measurements:
BASE: Crumb Cake CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
DSP: 4″ strips in varying widths
Gold Foil: scraps for die cuts
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for sentiment

Adhere the 4: strips to the card base.
Using the snowflake dies from the Snowflake Kisses die set – cut all three snowflakes from the Gold Foil sheet and adhere the negative foil onto a Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer and then adhere to the inside of the card base.
Stamp with Versamark ink the “happy winter” sentiment from the Snowflake Kisses stamp set, sprinkle with WOW gold embossing powder and heat set with a Heat Tool on a small banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set.

Adhere to the middle of the card over the Seasons of Elegance Specialty paper strips.

Pop up the snowflake foil die cuts around the sentiment piece.
Add red Traditional Sparkling Sequins around the card.
I added Gold Striped Mesh ribbon around the bottom of the card front and tie in a knot to finish off this card with some elegant sparkle to match the Specialty paper!

This is a super easy card made from scraps what is better than that!

Try making something beautiful from your DSP scraps – now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Snowflake Kisses Bundle (English) [ 166023 ]
[166023]
$50.25
Snowflake Kisses Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166018 ]
[166018]
$18.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 120953 ]
[120953]
$14.00
Gold Foil Sheets [ 132622 ]
[132622]
$5.00
Season Of Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 164144 ]
[164144]
$16.50
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
[102283]
$9.50
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[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
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
[129053]
$32.00
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]
[165678]
$21.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Snowflake Kisses Dies [ 166022 ]
[166022]
$38.00
Gold Striped 3/8" (1 Cm) Mesh Ribbon [ 165599 ]
[165599]
$8.00
Traditional Sparkling Sequins [ 165875 ]
[165875]
$8.00
best starter kit deal ever!

best starter kit deal ever!

by | Oct 1, 2025 | card samples, die cutting, masks, online exclusives, techniques

Can you believe it’s October already?

Today starts one of the best starter kit deals ever!
New team members who purchase their starter kit from October 1 to 31 will be able to choose between these two offers:

$125 USD worth of products for just $35 USD
$189 USD worth of products for just $99 USD

…and still free shipping!

Today’s card is a sweet monochromatic Halloween card using the Spooky Halloween bundle.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for die
Basic Black CS: 2 1/4″ x 4 1/4″

Die cut a smaller Stylish Shapes die circle and place a small roll of Scotch tape to the back of the circle in the upper right-hand corner of the Basic White layer.
Color the layer with a blending brush and Secret Sea ink.
Stamp the top portion of the layer with the star image from the Spooky Halloween bundle with Secret Sea ink.
Remove the mask.
Stamp the sentiment onto the left-hand side of the layer.

Adhere the layer to the card base.

Die cut the house and bats on Basic Black CS and stamp the Halloween critter from the Spooky Halloween bundle in Secret Sea ink and die cut.
Adhere them to the card front.
Adhere three black stars from the Shimmer Star Foam stickers onto the card front.

Don’t like Halloween cards – try this technique with the Light & Wonder bundle.
If you are thinking about getting some home supplies to start your paper crafting journey now is the time – this starter kit deal is the best ever! Let me know if you want help ordering some supplies and getting your own starter kit!

Try creating some artwork of your very own one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Spooky Halloween Bundle (English) [ 166199 ]
[166199]
$45.00
Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166192 ]
[166192]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
[165285]
$9.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[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 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Spooky Halloween Dies [ 166198 ]
[166198]
$31.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Shimmer Star Foam Stickers [ 166202 ]
[166202]
$9.50
more color mondays – misty moonlight, flirty flamingo, and granny apple green

more color mondays – misty moonlight, flirty flamingo, and granny apple green

by | Sep 22, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Cut and switch cards are super easy and fun – easy to make multiple cards.

Today’s More Color Mondays features Misty Moonlight, Flirty Flamingo, and Granny Apple Green.

Measurements:
BASE: Misty Moonlight CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, scrap for the die
Granny Apple Green CS: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″, scrap
for the die
DSP: (2) 3 3/4″ x 5″
Specialty Paper: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Flirty Flamingo CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for the die
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for the
sentiment die

Measure and mark 1 1/4″ on one side from the top and bottom and 2″ on the other side from the bottom and the top
Cut all three Designer Series Papers from the 1 1/4″ to the 2″ mark diagonally.

Cut and swap the three pieces of Designer Series Paper.
Take the Irresistible Designs Specialty Paper and color it with the three colors from More Color Mondays color challenge with Blending Brushes.
Adhere the Granny Apple Green layer to the Misty Moonlight base.
Adhere the Flirty Flamingo layer to the Granny Apple Green layer.
Adhere the mixed DSP cuts to the Flirty Flamingo layer.
Die cut the large foliage sprigs out of the Misty Moonlight, Granny Apple Green, and Flirty Flamingo layers.

Die cut the large banner 3 times out of Basic White CS scraps.
On each die cut stamp sentiments in the More Color Mondays colors and blend the matching color around the edges.

Adhere the foliage sprigs to the right-hand lower corner of each of the three cards.

Pop up the sentiment piece on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere over the foliage die in a different color.
Add three Basic Rhinestones Jewels around the sentiments.
Cut and swap cards are so fun!
Try this card with your own supplies and see what you can come up with.

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Mixed Media Florals Suite Collection (English) [ 164659 ]
[164659]
$128.00
The Right Words Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 165316 ]
[165316]
$26.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Irresistible Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 165305 ]
[165305]
$10.00
Mixed Media Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164638 ]
[164638]
$12.50
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 141416 ]
[141416]
$14.00
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146990 ]
[146990]
$14.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 153081 ]
[153081]
$14.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147052 ]
[147052]
$9.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [ 147095 ]
[147095]
$9.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 153118 ]
[153118]
$9.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[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 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Mixed Florals Dies [ 164641 ]
[164641]
$39.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [ 144220 ]
[144220]
$6.00