sunflower 3D embossing folder - nataliegramleystamps

sunflower embossing on designer series paper

by nataliegramleystamps | Aug 8, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, online exclusives, techniques

I have had so much fun playing with the new Online Exclusive 3D Sunflower embossing folder – and today’s blog post is no exception!

Have you ever inked up an embossing folder?
Have you ever embossed Designer Series Paper? Have you ever combined these techniques?

Today that is exactly what we are experimenting with!

Measurements:
BASE: Petal Pink CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Everyday Skies DSP: 6″ x 6″ cut to 4″ x 5 1/4″
and save the 2″ x 5 1/4″
Balmy Blue CS: scrap for the sentiment die

This Everyday Skies DSP does not look like flowers necessarily but the background is subtle and perfect for this technique!

Using a brayer and Memento Tuxedo Black ink,
Ink the side with the Stampin’ Up! logo.

Place the 6″ x 6″ DSP in the folder with the side you wish to use face up towards the inked side of the folder.
Close the folder overe the DSP and run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine.

Cut the 6″ x 6″ DSP to 5 1/4″ and then cut at 4″.

Adhere the 2″ x 5 1/4″ piece onto the Basic White layer on the right-hand side of the layer leaving a 1/8″ border on the right.

Adhere the Basic White layer to the inside of the card base.

Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ DSP piece to the card front leaving an even border the entire way around!

Stamp the sentiment from Mixed labels bundle on Balmy Blue CS with Tuxedo Black memento ink and die cut with the Mixed Labels die set.

Pop up the sentiment die onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the card front over the DSP.

I added three Neutral Matte Dots in Basic Black to finish off the card. Can you beleive that is Everyday Skies DSP coloring those Sunflowers?

Here is the same technique with a different pattern of Everyday Skies DSP – amazing how different just changing the pattern of the paper changes the entire look of the card!

I used some of my retired stash of DSP from the Lily Pond Lane DSP and these are the cards that resulted from two different patterns from that Designer Series Paper.

Try inking up one of the 3D embossing folders in your collection and see what combinations you can make!

Now go and create some art work of your very own with your folders and stamps – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Mixed Labels Bundle (English)

[164653]

$39.50

Mixed Labels Cling Stamp Set (English)

[164643]

$23.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$14.00

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115320]

$14.00

Peach Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[163799]

$14.00

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

$14.00

Everyday Skies 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164622]

$12.50

Lily Pond Lane 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163342]

$12.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

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

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Mixed Labels Dies

[164652]

$21.00

Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder

[166145]

$12.00

Neutral Matte Dots

[165561]

$8.00

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june demonstrator swap cards

by nataliegramleystamps | Aug 6, 2025 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, new catalog, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s post is all about the cards I received in my demonstrator swap for June! The theme for this month was a critter swap!

The first card is from Denise W – our swap organizer and one of my upline demonstrators! She chose the Turtle-y Cute suite of products and layered the card with strips of Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, Shaded SPruce, Night of Navy and Balmy Blue with distressed edges for fun! She added Shades of Green Hexagons for embellishments and a DSP turtle cute out to complete this adorable card!

Lori V’s swap card features the Feathered Fun bird image sitting on a clever Everyday Arches die cut that resembles a swinging perch! these are mounted on a Cajun Craze embossed Exposed Brick background on a Pecan Pie card base – great color combination!

This next swap card is from Marie W and features the Choose Happy and Notes and Totes bundles on the Thoughtful Journey DSP – so cute!

Patty J used the Otterly Amazing Bundle for this sweet critter card, die cutting the DSP for a fast and easy card that packs a punch!

Carol S’s swap card uses the 2025-2027 Designer Series paper for the Beautiful Butterflies dies flitting above the Pressed Flowers embossing folder and the Strawberry Slush Faux Linen Ribbon. You probably cannot see it in the photographs but the Butterfly bodies are glittered with the Wink of Stella pen!
Love the sentiment using the hole punch assortment to string the ribbon through the circle die – so clever!

This last card is from Michelle L and features the Sunflower 3D embossing folder in Lost Lagoon with accents of Basic Beige and Basic White with Flat Antique Pearls!

These cards have a lot of subtle charm and loads of ideas – hopefully you saw something on one or more of these examples that inspired you to create some artwork of your very own – now go create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

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