more color mondays – berry burst, lemon lime twist and gorgeous grape

more color mondays – berry burst, lemon lime twist and gorgeous grape

by | Jul 28, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, color theory, die cutting, embossing folders, my favorites, online exclusives, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays continues a study in color theory using a complimentary, opposing colors of Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist and Gorgeous Grape.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored 4 1/4″
4″ x 5 1/4″, scraps for dies, (3) strips

Paint the 1/4″ strips with a blender pen and Berry Burst ink in a striped pattern.
Paint the remaining strips with the individual colors.
Emboss the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer with the Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder.

Splatter the embossed layer with Berry Burst ink.

Die cut a Basic White scrap with two consecutive Stylish Shapes dies to make an open circle.
Cut Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals in half around the back of the circle die.
Die cut the large banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set and stamp the Happy Birthday from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set in Berry Burst ink.
Cut the three strips down to about 4″ to 4 1/4″ length and adhere them to the embossed layer in alternating pattern.
Pop up the open circle die over the three strips.
Pop up the Happy Birthday sentiment over the circle die.
Brush Berry Burst ink with a Blending Brush over the small butterfly die from the Beautiful Butterflies bundle.
Adhere to the circle die over the sentiment piece.
Adhere the embossed layer over the card front.
Place three Fine Shimmer Purple Gems around the card to finish off with a sparkle.

This is a great use of Strip scraps and using opposite colors works so well! Opposites attract right!

Try this color combination or another complementary one – now go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English) [ 164615 ]
[164615]
$59.25
Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164608 ]
[164608]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147143 ]
[147143]
$9.00
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147099 ]
[147099]
$9.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147145 ]
[147145]
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
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
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder [ 164614 ]
[164614]
$42.00
Mini Corrugated 3 D Embossing Folder [ 165559 ]
[165559]
$11.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Purple Fine Shimmer Gems [ 162611 ]
[162611]
$8.00
easy beautiful gallery dsp card

easy beautiful gallery dsp card

by | Jul 16, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, new catalog

Designer Series Paper makes card making a breeze.

The Beautiful Gallery DSP feels like the images should be on an art museum wall. This is an easy DSP card for this lovely summer day, even if it rains! this card will bring a smile to anyone’s face!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic Beige CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, scrap for the sentiment
Mossy Meadow CS: 3″ x 5 1/2″
Embossed and cut in half
DSP: 3 1/4″ x 5 1/2″

Emboss the Mossy Meadow CS with the Damask Design Embossing Folder.
Cut the Mossy Meadow Layer in half to
(2) 1 1/2″ x 5 1/2″.

Adhere the two pieces of Mossy Meadow CS to the edges of the card leaving a 1/8″ border to the right and left.

Adhere the DSP layer to the center of the card over the two Mossy Meadow layers.
Die cut the long banner from Stylish Shapes dies set in Basic Beige CS.

Stamp the “Thinking of You” sentiment from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set in Mossy Meadow ink.

Adhere the sentiment die on Stampin’ Dimensionals and set it in the right hand corner.

I adhered three Mossy Meadow Low Profile Sparkle Dots to finish off the card.

Try using some of the Designer Series Paper in your stash and making some great cards of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection (English) [ 165217 ]
[165217]
$139.25
Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165198 ]
[165198]
$18.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[166780]
$14.00
Basic Beige 8 1/2
[164511]
$14.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2
[133676]
$14.00
Beautiful Gallery 6
[165196]
$12.50
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147111 ]
[147111]
$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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Low Profile Dots [ 164658 ]
[164658]
$7.50
layout #106 – new washi tape wreath card plus tip

layout #106 – new washi tape wreath card plus tip

by | Jul 2, 2025 | card samples, card sketches, die cutting, embossing folders, my favorites, new catalog, techniques

I am in love with this new extra wide washi tape that coordinates with the Extraordinary Flora Bundle!
There are so many possibilities for this product…

First I want to share a tip I came up with – I don’t know about you but have you ever struggled finding the ends of your tape rolls?
I do sometimes and I did not want to waste a smig of this washi tape! So when I initially unwrapped the tape I saved the sticker from the packaging. I also save the plastic that comes with our photopolymer stamp sets! (I save way too many things just ask my hubby LOL) I rummaged through my drawer that contains all of my plastic strips from the photopolymer stamp sets and looked for the size that I needed. It needed to be long enough to reach most of the way around the washi tape roll and wide enough to run end to end.
I lifted the washi tape edge and connected it to one side of the plastic, I pressed the washi tape edge flat onto the plastic and laid it down again on the washi tape and rolled the plastic sheet around the roll and connected the two ends of the plastic sheet together with the sticker!
This works amazing the edge is always ready for use and accessible!

This card is modeled off my latest card sketch #106 – make a card using this sketch and let me know how it turns out!

Measurements:
BASE: Gorgeous Grape CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for the
circle die, scrap for the washi tape at least
3 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ , scrap strip for the sentiment

SLowly unpeel the washi tape from the roll and lay on the Basic White CS layer measuring at least 3 1/2″ wide and 5 1/2″ long but can be longer. I used my fingers and a bone folder to get any wrinkles and creases out of the tape.

I used 3M tape to hold the detailed die in place to cut the washi tape images out.

Emboss the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer in the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine using the Distressed Tile embossing folder.

Adhere the embossed layer to the card base leaving an even border the entire way around.

Die cut a smaller circle (I used the one that measures approximately 2 1/2″ in diameter – you want room to use the washi tape dies.

I used a blending brush and Gorgeous Grape ink to color the circle in a gradient pattern leaving the center lighter than the edges.

I popped the circle die onto Stampin’ Dimensionals so I could use the washi tape images above and below the die.

Start to arrange the die images around the circle building your wreath image.

I kept even the partial images and tucked those under – nothing was wasted!

Stamp the sentiment in Gorgeous Grape ink and I cut out the sentiment and adhered it in rows in the circle center.

Once you like your arrangement secure the washi tape die images around the circle with your favorite adhesive.
I finished the card with the Purple Fine Shimmer Gems to give the wreath card some coordinating sparkle.

Try making a wreath card with your supplies!
Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Extraordinary Flora Bundle (English) [ 165245 ]
[165245]
$43.00
Extraordinary Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165243 ]
[165243]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[166780]
$14.00
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2
[146987]
$14.00
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147099 ]
[147099]
$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
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$140.00
Distressed Tile 3 D Embossing Folder [ 162189 ]
[162189]
$10.00
Extraordinary Flora Die [ 165244 ]
[165244]
$28.00
Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape [ 165269 ]
[165269]
$15.00
Purple Fine Shimmer Gems [ 162611 ]
[162611]
$8.00
sunrise sailing mask card

sunrise sailing mask card

by | Jun 4, 2025 | card samples, die cutting, masks, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

We are busy! So please forgive the lateness of this post, I was building some IKEA furniture for my new studio late into the night and this morning and totally forgot to post this!

For those of you that do not know me well., I moved a a small lake town in Pennsylvania three years ago and we gutted a lake front property and designed and build our forever home. We had plans to do it in phases and we finally are almost done with the second phase!
We added on some space to the back of the house to include my dream stamping studio – and we are probably a month out from moving day! I am super excited and will share the project at it’s completion sometime in June/July!

Today’s card is a fun masking technique that I have done before taking a negative space from a die cut and creating a mask from it.

Measurements:
BASE: Cloud Cover CS: 5 1/2″ x 11″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
scrap for additional masking at least 4 1/2″
wide
Secret Sea CS: scraps for the boat dies

Cut a large circle die – I used my favorite die set the Stylish Shapes dies and cut a circle in the top center of a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ piece of Basic White cardstock.
Place over the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece.
Using Blending brushes and 3 inks: I used Strawberry Slush, Flirty Flamingo and Gorgeous Grape, blend through the mask creating a sunset circle.
Die cut the larger boat from the Sunrise Sailing die set in Secret Sea CS.
Place the boat where you will be adhering it on the card and stamp the water ripple image in Azure Afternoon ink below the boat.
Using a scrap piece of cardstock that is wider than the Basic White layer, plav=ce it across the paper directly above the ripple stamped image.

Blend with Azure Afternoon ink below the scrap mask or use masking paper!

Adhere the boat to the card above the ripple image.
Stamp the bird images around the sunset in Azure Afternoon ink.
Stamp congratulations from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set on the top of the card layer in Azure Afternoon ink.
Adhere the Basic White layer to the Cloud Cover card base.
Stamp a sentiment on the inside of the card!
Add Basic Rhinestones around the sentiment for the final sparkly touch and you are complete!

Try this simple masking technique today and see what you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Sunrise Sailing Bundle (English) [ 165497 ]
[165497]
$50.25
Sunrise Sailing Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165491 ]
[165491]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165621 ]
[165621]
$14.00
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161663 ]
[161663]
$9.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147052 ]
[147052]
$9.00
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147099 ]
[147099]
$9.00
Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165286 ]
[165286]
$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]
$140.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
[159183]
$30.00
Sunrise Sailing Hybrid Embossing Folder [ 165496 ]
[165496]
$36.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [ 144220 ]
[144220]
$6.00
more color mondays – secret sea, strawberry slush and timid tiger

more color mondays – secret sea, strawberry slush and timid tiger

by | May 19, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, die cutting, embossing folders, In Colors, masculine cards, more color mondays, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

I love creating my own background paper and this is one of the easiest ways to do it!
I created a mask using the Stylish Shapes die set, I die cut three concentric circle dies into a
4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ piece of Basic White card stock to create a blending brushed background perfect to showcase the new Simple Birthday stamp!
This is a great way to showcase color combinations of your choice and for this week’s More Color Mondays color challenge we are featuring the some of the new 2025-2027 In Colors: Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger and Secret Sea!

Measurements:
BASE: Strawberry Slush CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Timid Tiger CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Secret Sea CS: 3 1/2″ x 5″
Basic White CS: scrap for large rectangular die
from the Textured Notes die set
(3) 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ for masking

Cut three concentric circle dies from the Stylish Shapes die set on 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ sheets of cardstock for masking with Blending Brushes in each of the More Color Mondays color selection for this week.
Using one of the masks color the three circles on the Basic White 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ Basic White layer in Strawberry Slush with a Blending Brush. I drag the Blending Brush through the ink pad and then starting off the paper I begin in a circular motion to color the inside of the die cut circles onto the Basic White layer.
Continue with the next clean mask so you don’t muddy the colors and the Blending Brushes.
Move the masks so that the circles are overlapping and in differing positions.
Do all three colors covering the the Basic White layer to your liking!
Take the Timid Tiger layer and emboss in the Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder.
Die cut the blending brush colored Basic White layer in the Textured Notes rectangular die – I used the second largest die for this card!
I used my Stamparatus for this card which is no longer available but there are other similar stamp positioners on the market – they are great for larger format stamps like the Simple Birthday stamp.
I inked up the stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and stamped it onto the Blending Brush colored die.
Adhere the Timid Tiger embossed layer to the Strawberry Slush card base and then adhere the Secret Sea layer on a tilt.
Adhere the Happy Birthday stamped layer onto the Secret Sea matte layer.
Add three 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls to finish off the card with easy coordinated style!

Try this masking technique when you get a chance with dies you own and see what you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Simple Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164896 ]
[164896]
$18.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2
[165624]
$14.00
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2
[165625]
$14.00
Timid Tiger 8 1/2
[165626]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[166780]
$14.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
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]
$130.00
Mini Corrugated 3 D Embossing Folder [ 165559 ]
[165559]
$11.00
Textured Notes Dies [ 165555 ]
[165555]
$31.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50