more color mondays – daffodil delight, pecan pie and old olive

more color mondays – daffodil delight, pecan pie and old olive

by | Oct 12, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, more color mondays, new catalog, sketch challenge, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today is a TWOFER! That is two for the price of one – not only is it a fun Fall Color challenge for our weekly More Color Mondays color challenge but it is a sketch challenge also!

This easy card sketch #135 uses the bright and cheery Sunflower Fields DSP and the Sunflower 3D embossing folder which is one of my ALL -Time Favorite folders and I am said to say that it has moved onto the LAST CHANCE LIST! Do not wait this is one of those folders you will be sad you did not get – the detail is gorgeous and it WILL NOT LAST LONG (I predict)!

Measurements:
BASE: Daffodil Delight CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 1 1/4″ x 2 3/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Old Olive CS: 1 3/8″ x 3″
Pecan Pie CS: 1 3/4″ x 3 3/4″
DSP: (3) 1″ x 4″

I am SO SAD to see this embossing folder go – it is one of my ALL TIME favorites – if this is one that you have admired DO NOT WAIT it has moved onto the LAST CHANCE LIST and I do not think this will last long!

emboss the Basic White layer with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder.

Adhere the embossed layer onto the card front of the Daffodil Delight card base.
Take (3) 1″ x 4″ pieces of Sunflower Fields DSP and start on one side and adhere the DSP strip down.
TIP: Whenever I adhere strips across a layer or card surface I ALWAYS adhere the two side strips and then position the center strip last – this is the easiest way to evenly space the strips. Adhere down the strip on the opposite side second.
Adhere the center DSP strip last this way you can position it evenly between the two side strips!
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment in Black ink on the Daffodil Delight small layer from the Framed and Fabulous stamp set from the NEW Hot Foil Release of products this sentiment set is so awesome even if you do not have the Hot Foil system this set is an all purpose sentiment set with great circle dies as well as the Hot Foil dies!
I added three Darling Duckling Flat Pearls from the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls embellishments set and popped up the sentiment onto Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I added it to the card front over the three strips of DSP.

This is one of the cards we are making in my October card class – join us for the last two sessions on Tuesday the 13th in Greenville PA at the library from 4:30pm – 6:30pm – RSVP directly to the library at 724-588-5490 or on Tuesday the 20th at the Linesville PA library from 2-4 pm RSVP to the library directly at 814-683-4354.

This is the stepped up version I double matted the sentiment layer with Old Olive CS and Pecan Pie CS to make it pop a little bit more!

Try this simple stampin’ sketch and see what you can create from your stash – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Framed & Fabulous Bundle (English) [ 170579 ]
[170579]
$51.25
Framed & Fabulous Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 170573 ]
[170573]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119683 ]
[119683]
$14.00
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 100702 ]
[100702]
$14.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161717 ]
[161717]
$14.00
Sunflower Fields 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 168351 ]
[168351]
$13.00
Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [ 166648 ]
[166648]
$12.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
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
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]
[166145]
$12.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50
luxe foliage product of the month hot foil card

luxe foliage product of the month hot foil card

by | Sep 25, 2026 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, hot foil, In Colors, my favorites, product of the month, reverse hot foiling, specialty papers, techniques

Today’s card features the September Product of the Month paper the Luxe Foliage Specialty paper and this can elevate any card into something special!

With it’s gold foil details it sparkles and shines and makes this card extra special!

Measurements:
BASE: Secret Sea CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 4″ x 5 1/4″ for hot foiling
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″ layers
Gold Foil: 3 1/4″ square
DSP: 3″ square

Take one of the Basic White CS layers and emboss with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder.
Adhere the plain Basic White layer to the inside of the Secret Sea cardstock – I always add a Basic White layer to the inside of my dark colored cardstock bases.
Adhere the embossed layer to the front of th card base.
Here is a paper saving technique – I HATE WASTING ANYTHING especially gorgeous paper and the foils are no exception! So I die cut a smaller square to use later this will be covered up by the Luxe Foliage specialty paper and will be behind it so no one will be the wiser!
Adhere the Luxe Foliage 3″ square to the Gold Foil 3 1/4″ square.

Adhere to the top center of the embossed layer on the card front.

I used the Hot Foil System and the Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies to create lots of shiny sentiments on Secret Sea cardstock to match the card! Now I have loads of card sentiments to choose from!

I also did the reverse die technique so nothing goes to waste!

I added the sentiment to the lower right-hand side and added two Gold Adhesive-backed Dots for a coordinated sparkle!

This is such an elegant and quick and easy card!
Order the Luxe Foliage Specialty paper while it lasts with a qualifying order of $75 and this gorgeous paper is yours for ONLY $5! Now it’s your turn to create something elegant – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Luxe Foliage 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 168599 ]
[168599]
$5.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
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
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Hot Foil System Na & Craft Class [ 170009 ]
[170009]
$160.00
Gold Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls [ 170066 ]
[170066]
$12.00
Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies (English) [ 170052 ]
[170052]
$33.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]
[166145]
$12.00
Gold Adhesive Backed Dots [ 168467 ]
[168467]
$9.00
more color mondays – daffodil delight, cajun craze and mossy meadow

more color mondays – daffodil delight, cajun craze and mossy meadow

by | Sep 21, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, more color mondays, new catalog, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge is getting us ready for Fall! The Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper was the inspiration for this Fall color combination of Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze and Mossy Meadow!

And the card inspiration is a CASE from one of my favorite demonstrators, Susan S. this Triple Display Easel card is a fun and easy WOW fold!

Follow along for all the measurements and details!

Measurements:
BASE: Mossy Meadow CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 4 1/4″ and 10″
Cajun Craze CS: 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for die
Daffodil Delight CS: 1″ x 4 1/4″, 1 1/2″ x 5″, and
4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for die
DSP: (2) 3/4″ x 4″, 4″ square
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Score the Mossy Meadow 4 1/4″ x 11″ base at
4 1/4″ and 10″.

Take the two Daffodil Delight layers and emboss them in the Sunflower 3D embossing folder.

Adhere the 4″ square DSP layer to the outside
4 1/4″ square panel.
Turn the base card over so the outside of the card is facing up and adhere one of the 3/4″ pieces of DSP to the top panel and the Basic White layer to the middle panel (which will be the back of the card!)
Die cut the Daffodil Delight scrap with the Spotlight on Nature second smallest die and then die cut the Cajun Craze scrap with the third die from the smallest the one that just has ridges no holes.

Stamp the sentiment “SO grateful FOR you” from the Lily of the Valley stamp set in Cajun Craze ink on the Daffodil Delight die.

Make cuts with the NEW detail scissors about every 1/4″ around the die ridges of the Cajun Craze die – crinkle the cuts to make them look like petals! Pop up the Daffodil Delight die onto the “petal -cut” Cajun Craze die.

Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Daffodil Delight 3D embossed layer to the inside middle panel.
Adhere the smaller Daffodil Delight embossed panel to the Cajun Craze matte layer. Popup the right side of the sentiment petal piece and adhere so the left side hangs over the Cajun Craze matte piece.

Adhere the embossed layer to the top folded panel – I left about 1/4″ surrounding the right and top sides.

Adhere the other 3/4″ DSP patterned paper to the Daffodil Delight matte piece
Pop it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals this will form the “kick-stand” for the easel portion of the card.
Open up the bottom panel of the card and adhere the DSP kickstand piece about 1/4″ above the bottom Mossy Meadow cardstock edge.

Then the easel will have a stopper to hold it up!

I added Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems to the sentiment flower piece in Copper to enhance the Fall Color theme!

Hope you try this fun fold with items in your stash – let me know what you come up with! Now it’s your turn to create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Sunflower Fields Suite Collection (English) [ 168365 ]
[168365]
$89.00
Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167937 ]
[167937]
$21.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119684 ]
[119684]
$14.00
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119683 ]
[119683]
$14.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 133676 ]
[133676]
$14.00
Sunflower Fields 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 168351 ]
[168351]
$13.00
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147085 ]
[147085]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
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
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]
[163580]
$35.00
Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]
[166145]
$12.00
Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems [ 163780 ]
[163780]
$9.50
onstage 2026 gift card holder swap

onstage 2026 gift card holder swap

by | Apr 24, 2026 | 3D projects, card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, gift card holder, masculine cards, techniques

Swapping with other card makers is always fun and this year swapping at OnStage 2026 was the best! I participated in 4 special swaps and then made over 100 cards to swap in the general sessions so I have SOOOOOO many ideas to share with you!

This swap was one of the special swaps hosted by my friend Michael D. from New jersey and this one was specifically a gift card holder swap.

This first card was designed by Carrie S and uses the LAST CHANCE boho Vibes suite of products including the awesome DSP! This card scores the paper at 1 1/4″ and 5 1/2″ on the 11″ side and then folds the 1 1/4″ score line in toward the center score line to create a gift card pocket! Sweet and simple!

Anne O. used a different approach and cut an Early Espresso 1/4 sheet of cardstock as the base and the added a Pecan Pie matte of
4″ x 5 1/4″ and then a Basic White card of 3 3/4″ x 10″ scored at 5″.

She added a diagonal pocket on the inside and decorated it with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder! Love this design!

The Perennial Lavender DSP can make any project special and this tri-fold gift card holder by Patti Jean W is no exception.
She uses a 1/4 sheet of Highland Heather CS as the base with a DSP sheet of 4″ x 5 1/4″. She added a 4 1/4″ x 9″ sheet of Highland Heather scored at 3″ and 6″ and added a DSP to decorate the panels! Great thank you gift card holder!
Sandy C’s gift card holder is also a tri-fold design but instead of folding the score lines inward this one folds as a Z fold using the same dimensionals with a subtle difference in the way it opens creating a totally different look!
This wedding gift card holder by Joanne J. uses the Lifetime of Love stamp set and the Perennial Lavender DSP both of which are on the LAST CHANCE LIST!! This slider gift card holder will be detailed in a future blog post so be on the lookout for the directions with my own take on this design in the near future!
Garden Poetry DSP shines on this gift card holder by Kellie M. the design and measurements are similar to the first card shown!
This slider gift card holder version by Karen H. features the Lovely Stripes embossing folder which is now SOLD OUT and the Splash of Sparkles DSP.
This was my submission for the gift card holder which I posted originally on February 11th, 2026 with all the directions!

This gift card pop up slider uses the Swirled Designs bundle and the Words of Beauty (the Words of Beauty is on the LAST CHANCE LIST) with the Splash of Sparkles DSP.

Randy B. created this graduation gift card holder by simply adding a 1″ x 5 1/4″ piece of DSP to the inside bottom of the card and just adhering it with a thin line of glue on the two sides and the bottom creating a pocket for the gift card!

The stamp set used was the Seasonal Celebrations which is on the LAST CHANCE LIST!

The last gift card holder in this swap uses the Beach Boardwalk suite of fun products including the DSP and the puffy stickers.

Yolanda N. Cut the base card to 5 1/2″ x 7 1/4″
scored at 4 1/4″ from the right-hand side.
Then added a pocket to the right-hand side of the card.

Hope these inspired you for your next gift card holder project – they are simple to create and you do not need to buy them at the store!

Now it’s your turn to create some gift card holders one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beach Boardwalk Suite Collection (English) [ 166844 ]
[166844]
$63.50
Boardwalk Fun Bundle (English) [ 166829 ]
[166829]
$43.00
Boardwalk Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166822 ]
[166822]
$20.00
Garden Poetry Suite Collection (English) [ 167127 ]
[167127]
$100.00
Seasonal Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 167225 ]
[167225]
$24.00
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
Garden Poetry 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167113 ]
[167113]
$12.50
Lifetime Of Love Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 162574 ]
[162574]
$25.00
Perennial Lavender 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 162593 ]
[162593]
$12.50
Splash Of Sparkles 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 167200 ]
[167200]
$16.50
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 121045 ]
[121045]
$14.00
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
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Boardwalk Fun Dies [ 166828 ]
[166828]
$28.00
Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]
[166145]
$12.00
Beach Boardwalk Puffy Stickers [ 166838 ]
[166838]
$8.00
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