celebrating 250 card

celebrating 250 card

by | Jul 3, 2026 | card samples, die cutting, embossing folders, masculine cards, stamps ink paper, techniques

What a gift it is to live in a country where we are free to love and love and even disagree!

I am forever grateful that I was born in this great country – tomorrow as we celebrate 250 years of freedom I thought I would share a special fourth of July card with you all!

Measurements:
BASE: Real Red CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
DSP: 2″ x 2 1/8″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (4) strips 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
scraps for star dies and sentiment
Gold Foil: 1 1/2″ strip

Stamp the strips with Real Red ink and one of the designs from the Bordered in Beauty stamp set.
Emboss the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer with the Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder.
Adhere a 2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangle of the blue B side of the Beautiful ordinary Life DSP to the top left hand corner of the embossed layer.
Die cut multiple stars from the Swirled Designs dies set and adhere to the DSP.
Adhere the red stripe strips to the embossed layer in a flag design. I left a space for the sentiment.
Stamp the Celebrating sentiment from the Currently Loving stamp set in Real Red ink and fussy cut it out.
Adhere the sentiment in the open space where the last stripe should go .

Die cut 250 from the Alphabet Al A Mode dies in Gold Foil and adhere to the bottom right-hand corner of the embossed layer.

Adhere that layer onto a Real Red base card.
Adhere Adhesive-backed Metallic Gems in matching gold to the card to finish off this patriotic card!

Try an out of the box stamping project today – use your stamps in a new and unique way!

Happy Fourth and Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Bordered In Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 167555 ]
[167555]
$21.00
Currently Loving Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167183 ]
[167183]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 102482 ]
[102482]
$14.00
Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167553 ]
[167553]
$13.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147084 ]
[147084]
$11.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
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
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
Alphabet à La Mode Dies [ 160750 ]
[160750]
$42.00
Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder [ 164049 ]
[164049]
$12.00
Swirled Designs Dies [ 167032 ]
[167032]
$28.00
Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems [ 163780 ]
[163780]
$9.50
swirled designs z fold card in 2 colors

swirled designs z fold card in 2 colors

by | Mar 20, 2026 | card samples, color theory, die cutting, masculine cards, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

This simple birthday card starts with the fun Online Exclusive Swirled Designs bundle! This bundle comes with 10 geometric dies with ovals, diamonds, flowers and stars perfect for birthday and all occasions cards!

Measurements:
BASE: Strawberry Slush or Cloud Cover CS:
5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 2 1/8″, 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″

Using the Tuxedo Black Memento ink pad, stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment on the lower center and then the lines image randomly on one of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layers around the sentiment.
Die cut the large and smaller starts from the Swirled Designs die set from the 2025-2027 In Colors DSP pack.
Using the silicone mat, I transfer my multipurpose glue into a fine tip bottle for easier application onto thin dies like these. If you are interested in this non Stampin’ Up! product – text me for the link!

Apply glue to the large star and adhere to the stamped layer.

Adhere the smaller stamps strategically around the larger star die.
Stamp the lines image in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on the other 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer and then the smaller star clusters in the matching ink for your cardstock color in each of the diagonal corners.

Score the base at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″, fold into a Z fold fun fold card.

Adhere to the inside of the card.

Place glue 1/4″ away from the edges of the front flap of the z-fold card base and adhere the other 4″ x 5 1/4″ paper that has the die cut on it.
Adhere some embellishments to the card and it is complete! This is one of the cards we will be making this coming Monday for my Studio Stamp-a-Stack! Register and come make cards with us – this group is a lot of fun!

What is a Stamp-a-stack? Come and make as many cards as you like – pay as you leave – count up the cards you got done and pay! $2.50 per card and make one of each or two or more of the ones you like or need!

Come get creative and create some artwork of your very own Monday, March 23rd starting at 1pm – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Here is a masculine version of this z-fold just by changing out the colors!
Product List
Swirled Designs Bundle (English) [ 167311 ]
[167311]
$42.25
Swirled Designs Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 167030 ]
[167030]
$19.00
With You In Mind Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 164747 ]
[164747]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
2025–2027 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165300 ]
[165300]
$12.50
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165625 ]
[165625]
$14.00
Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165621 ]
[165621]
$14.00
Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165286 ]
[165286]
$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
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Blending Brushes Storage [ 160519 ]
[160519]
$16.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Swirled Designs Dies [ 167032 ]
[167032]
$28.00
Sparkle Dot Essentials [ 166991 ]
[166991]
$8.00
gift card slider fun fold

gift card slider fun fold

by | Feb 11, 2026 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, gift card holder, online exclusives, techniques

Today’s post is a little late but as they say better late than never, right? Some days you just get tied up with unforseen duties!

This gift card slider fun fold is worth the wait though!

Measurements:
Summer Splash CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″, scraps for
stamped sentiment and word die
Lemon Lolly CS: 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″, 1 1/2″ x 6″
scored at 2″ and 2 1/2″
DSP: 3″ x 4 1/4″,2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″

Take one of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ and stamp the circle image from the Swirled Designs bundle in Summer Splash randomly around the layer.
Adhere to the card base.

I stamped the second 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece with one circle image and added it to the inside of the card.

Take the larger DSP layer and die cut a hole in the center I used one of the sentiment dies from the Words of Beauty die set.
Turn the DSP layer over and place Stampin’ Dimensionals around the perimeter with the exception of under the die cut hole.
Attach the smaller DSP layer to the Lemon Lolly matte piece.

Score the 6″ long Lemon Lolly layer at 2″ and 2 1/2″. Then add a piece of Tear & Tape between the two score lines. On the back side of the smaller section add another piece of Tear & Tape to the top edge.

Fold the Tear & Tape piece of cardstock so both score lines are resting against the back of the Lemon lolly layer at the middle top edge.
Remove the backing from the Tear & Tape and attach.
Slide the long edge through the die cut hole and remove the second piece of Tear & Tape.

Lay the Lemon Lolly matted DSP piece in the center of the bottom piece of DSP and rub over the area where the Tear & Tape will attach.

I die cut the word because from the Words of Beauty die set in three matching colors and adhered them together.

I die cut the long sentiment die and inked up the It’s Your Birthday in Summer Splash and stamped it on the die.

I adhered Stampin’ Dimensionals to the sentiment.
I die cut the intertwined circle die in Vellum and attached it to the back of the long sentiment piece then adhered both the words and sentiment piece to the outside card flap.

I added a punch to the bottom of the pull tab piece and added some Darling Duckling ribbon.

I added a matching gift card to the inside upper edge of the pull tab.
I added five Shades of Green Hexagons for the embellishments!

Pull the tab and reveal your gift card so stinkin’ cute and what a fun way to present the gift card!

Try this tutorial and make this slider gift card holder with your supplies – now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Swirled Designs Bundle (English) [ 167311 ]
[167311]
$42.25
Swirled Designs Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 167030 ]
[167030]
$19.00
Words Of Beauty Bundle (English) [ 167090 ]
[167090]
$45.75
Words Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167083 ]
[167083]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161720 ]
[161720]
$14.00
Summer Splash 8 1/2" X 11 Cardstock [ 163797 ]
[163797]
$14.00
Splash Of Sparkles 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 167200 ]
[167200]
$16.50
Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad [ 163809 ]
[163809]
$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
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
Words Of Beauty Dies (English) [ 167089 ]
[167089]
$31.00
Shades Of Green Hexagons [ 165233 ]
[165233]
$8.00
Swirled Designs Dies [ 167032 ]
[167032]
$28.00
new packaging tips and tricks

new packaging tips and tricks

by | Oct 22, 2025 | online exclusives, sneak peak, stamp organization, stampin' studio, techniques

Have you heard that Stampin’ Up! will be transitioning to 100% Photopolymer stamp sets! Due to the raw material shortages with Red Rubber we will be discontinuing that line of products and as we transition to this new material we will also be using new packaging – the November Online Exclusives will be the start of the gradual transition to this new packaging and photopolymer line.

The new packaging will be across the board for all new stamp and die sets and will be 5 5/8″ by 9″ envelopes.

Today’s blog post is all about the upcoming changes and some tips and tricks for storage and organization!

Below is the image of the Upcoming November Online Exclusive punch bundle Banner Sayings.

I love the new packaging for it’s sleek and elegant design but was a little disappointed that the stamp sets did not come with the pre-printed images that had previously been on the inside of the cases! I loved the pre-printed stamp images because it was a double check that I was not missing any of the stamps when I put them all back in the package.

So I have a tip to make the new packaging even better!

The stamp sets still come sandwiched in between two sheets of plastic – one thicker and one thinner.

I added three strips of Tear-N-Tape to the thicker sheet of the plastic sandwich.

I adhered the stamp set to the back inside of the paper sheath that comes in the envelope.
I removed the thinner plastic sheet from on top of the stamps and applied Tuxedo Black Memento ink to the stamps surfaces.
I closed the front side of the paper sheath over the stamps and either rub your hands on the top paper sheath over where the stamps are located or run a brayer over the area where the stamps are.
Now you have an entire image of all of the stamps in this set on the inside of the front cover paper sheath that comes in the envelope.
Clean off the stamps and place the thinner sheet of plastic back over the stamps.
Add three strips of Tear-n-Tape to the top of the thinner plastic sheet over the stamps.

Remove the release paper from the top plastic sheet and close the paper sheath over the stamps.

Now you will have the thinner plastic sheet attached over the printed images for all the stamps in the set. This thinner plastic does not hold onto the stamps as tightly as the bottom thicker layer!
Once you are done using your stamps you can place them over the image on the thinner plastic and once you close the paper sheath the stamp will be transferred to the thicker plastic sheet for storage!

Never lose a stamp!
Try this technique with all your new packaging and you will be able to stay organized!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

more color mondays – azure afternoon, daffodil delight, and lemon lime twist

more color mondays – azure afternoon, daffodil delight, and lemon lime twist

by | Oct 20, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, die cutting, masculine cards, more color mondays, online exclusives, sneak peak, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge features a sneak peak from the upcoming November release of the Online Exclusives line of products!
Demonstrators are able to pre-order the upcoming products and I chose the Swirled Designs Bundle and the Banner Sayings Bundle from the many great offerings available.

This card uses both stamp sets and the dies from the Swirled Designs bundle!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 3 3/4″ x 5″
Basic Black CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for dies

Die cut the oval die in Basic Black card stock. Place the oval die cut in the center of the Basic White layer.
Color some of the openings in the Basic Black die with the Daffodil Delight dark Stampin’ Blends.
Color some of the openings in the Basic Black die with the Lemon Lime Twist dark Stampin’ Blends.
Color some of the openings in the Basic Black die with the Azure Afternoon dark Stampin’ Blends.
Adhere the die over the colored openings.
Stamp the splatter image stamp with Daffodil Delight ink around the Basic Black die.
Stamp the splatter image stamp with Lemon Lime Twist ink around the Basic Black die.
Stamp the splatter image stamp with Azure Afternoon ink around the Basic Black die.
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink in the center of the Basic Black die.
Adhere the stamped Basic White layer to the Basic Black layer.
Adhere the Basic Black layer to the card front.
Adhere the green sequins from the Traditional Sparkling Sequins on the card front.
Die cut the stars from the Swirled Designs dies from the center of the oval die.
This first card uses one star adhered onto the Basic Black die.
Adhere the rest of the stars to the card.

This easy card is a sweet masculine card and the Swirled Designs bundle is perfect for geometric cards.

Go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161663 ]
[161663]
$9.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147094 ]
[147094]
$9.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147145 ]
[147145]
$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
Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161672 ]
[161672]
$11.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154883 ]
[154883]
$11.00
Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161682 ]
[161682]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Traditional Sparkling Sequins [ 165875 ]
[165875]
$8.00