more color mondays – wild wheat, old olive and pretty peacock

more color mondays – wild wheat, old olive and pretty peacock

by | Aug 12, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, more color mondays, stamps ink paper

More Color Mondays color challenge features the three colors of Wild Wheat, Old Olive and Pretty Peacock and the Thoughtful Journeys Designer Series paper.
This card utilizes a scenic panel fun fold – an easy Z fold 2″ panel card.

Measurements:
BASE: Pretty Peacock CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/2″
Basic White Layer: 2″ x 5 1/4″
scrap for the sentiment die
Old Olive CS scrap for the sentiment matte
Wild Wheat CS scrap for the sentiment matte
DSP (3) 2″ x 5 1/4″

Score the 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ cardstock at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″, fold the cardstock in half at 4 1/4″ and then fold the 2 1/8″ backwards.
Take the 6″ x 6″ DSP and cut 3/4″ off one side.
Then cut the remaining paper into 3 pieces at 2″ x 5 1/4″.
Adhere the left most DSP piece of the scenic DSP to the inside left hand panel of the card.
Stamp the inside sentiment onto the upper center of the Basic White cardstock layer.
Adhere the 3/4″ piece of DSP cut off to the top of the Basic White panel.
Adhere the next piece of DSP to the second panel.
Adhere the 2″ Basic White panel just on the right of the middle 4 1/4″ score line.
Adhere the right-hand piece of DSP to the right side of the card base.
Die cut the smallest banner in Nested Essentials die set.
Stamp the sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink.
Fussy cut a matte in Wild Wheat cardstock.
Die cut the next sized banner in Old Olive cardstock. Adhere the banners together.
Adhere the sentiment focal piece on half of the left side of the back of the matted sentiment.
On the first panel adhere half of the sentiment piece hanging over the edge.
Add a leaf die image in Pretty Peacock cardstock to the bottom of the sentiment matte.
I added Pretty Peacock Adhesive-Backed Sequin Trio to finish off the card.
The next picture is of the card open to see the whole scene of the Thoughtful Journeys DSP displayed on this scenic panel fun fold.
The last picture is of the card closed.
Try this fun fold and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (English)
[163314]
$55.75
Thoughtful Wishes Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163305]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100702]
$11.50
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[150880]
$11.50
Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161725]
$11.50
Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163303]
$12.50
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
[150083]
$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 Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Spritzer
[126185]
$6.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Nested Essentials Dies
[161597]
$34.00
Thoughtful Wishes Dies
[163313]
$37.00
Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio
[161206]
$8.00
may swap cards provide a lot of ideas

may swap cards provide a lot of ideas

by | Jun 26, 2024 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, stamps ink paper, techniques

May swap cards are in and full of great ideas with new stamp sets and bundles from the new 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.

Come along with me and see all the great cards and ideas I received from my monthly demonstrator swap.

This first card is from my upline’s sister Denise W who organizing the swap every month – she picks themes, sends out reminders and addresses and does alot of work to make these swaps happen and I am so grateful because I love getting all of the new ideas and samples of sets I did not buy! Her card is super colorful and uses the Full of Life 6″ x 6″ DSP which is my favorite in the catalog and the one I wanted to win at OnStage! She combined this colorful paper with the adorable Sweet Pea stamp set, the Dotted Circles embossing folder, Iridescent Faceted Gems, the Iridescent White striped ribbon and the Modern Oval Punch. Such a cute card!

Lori V used the So Swirly embossing folder on Bubble Bath to create a fun background for this Attention Shoppers treat yourself card. The sentiment is popped up on the Nested Essentials die and surrounded by die cut outs from the stamp set!
Carol S’s swap card used both the Thoughtful Wishes and unbounded Love bundles and drew color inspiration from the Thoughtful Journeys DSP in Wild Wheat and Pretty Peacock dies, ink and embellishments. Love the colors on this one!
This swap card made by Veronica S uses a tri panel of Basic Beige and Country Lace DSP to break up the card front and bring interest to the background such an easy technique! She overlaid the tri-panel background with die cuts from the Country Flowers bundle and colored them with Stampin’ Blends! She embellished with Iridescent Foil Gems to finish off this sweet card!
Marie W’s swap card used analogous colors of cardstock from out Stampin’ up! color Wheel in Peach Pie, Pumpkin Pie and Lemon Lime Twist – what a great and unexpected color combination! The Attention Shoppers bundle shines with this color coordination. She used the Dotted Circles 3D embossing folder for the background and the Distressed tiles and DSP for the bags. She used the coordinating Adhesive-Backed Dappled Dots and Peach Pie Bordered ribbon to tie it all together!
The next card was designed by my downline Robyn M. and she did such a great job with her double panel Z fold card using the Country Flowers stamp set and colored it beautifully with Stampin’ Blends markers coordinating it with the Country Woods DSP in the background!
Lyn L’s swap card features the Stippled Roses stamp set stamped in Gorgeous Grape and cut apart and adhered to the Gorgeous Grape cardstock base. Just cutting the image into pieces provides interest and dimension to the project! She popped up the sentiment onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and added Rhinestones Basic Jewels to finish the card with a lot of sparkle!
Judy P’s swap card features the Thoughtful Journeys DSP, the Thoughtful Wishes bundle and the Adhesive-Backed Pearl Trio and some upcoming Natural Tones Linen Thread to finish it off!
Susan W used the Eyelets 3D embossing folder on Basic Black cardstock as the background for the card base and embossed with Versamark and clear embossing powder the Leaf Collection Background stamp for a shiny tone on tone focal point for the card. She stamped and popped up the So Sincere sentiment onto the Unbounded Beauty DSP and cut it out and it’s matte from the Perennial Postage dies to finish off a stunning, contrasting card!
Robin C’s card uses 1″ x 4″ strips of Unbounded Beauty DSP embossed with the Eyelet 3D embossing folder on a z fold Basic Black card base, in color shimmer gems and a lovely die cut sentiment piece from the Unbounded Love Bundle finish the card off nicely!
I love Kathi D’s swap card using the Lily Pond Lane suite of products to produce a peek-a-boo window of lily pads and cat-tails with the Thoughtful Journeys DSP in the background. The sentiment is die cut from the Deckled rectangles die set and popped up on a layer of Early Espresso. Such a great idea and color combination inspired again by our awesome DSP!
I hope these swap cards give you as much inspiration as they do for me!

Now it is your turn to go and create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$13.00
Country Lace 12
[163415]
$12.50
Country Woods 12
[163393]
$12.50
Full Of Life 6
[163357]
$12.50
Thoughtful Journey 6
[163303]
$12.50
Unbounded Beauty 12
[163372]
$12.50
Attention Shoppers Bundle (English)
[163644]
$39.50
Country Flowers Bundle (English)
[163411]
$53.00
Country Woods Suite Collection (English)
[163418]
$152.25
Leaf Collection Cling Stamp Set
[163610]
$20.00
Lily Pond Lane Suite Collection (English)
[163354]
$67.25
Stippled Roses Cling Stamp Set (English)
[162657]
$27.00
Sweet Peas Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[163621]
$20.00
Thoughtful Journey Suite Collection (English)
[163320]
$86.75
Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (English)
[163314]
$55.75
Unbounded Beauty Suite Collection (English)
[163390]
$141.00
Unbounded Love Bundle (English)
[163384]
$54.75
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
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Spritzer
[126185]
$6.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Attention Shoppers Dies
[163643]
$24.00
Country Flowers Dies
[163410]
$35.00
Deckled Rectangles Dies
[159173]
$30.00
Dotted Circles 3 D Embossing Folder
[163789]
$12.00
Eyelet 3 D Embossing Folder
[163414]
$10.00
Nested Essentials Dies
[161597]
$34.00
So Swirly Embossing Folder
[163791]
$10.50
Thoughtful Wishes Dies
[163313]
$37.00
Perennial Postage Dies
[162607]
$33.00
Modern Oval Punch
[162234]
$23.00
Petal Pink & White 1/4
[163417]
$10.00
Petunia Pop 3/8
[163785]
$7.50
2024–2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems
[163781]
$8.50
Adhesive Backed Dappled Dots
[163353]
$8.00
Adhesive Backed Pearl Trio
[163319]
$7.50
Iridescent 1/2
[163299]
$8.50
Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs
[161954]
$7.00
Iridescent Faceted Gems
[163368]
$8.50
Iridescent Foil Gems
[162842]
$8.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
$6.00
more color mondays – pretty peacock, calypso coral, petunia pop waterfall card

more color mondays – pretty peacock, calypso coral, petunia pop waterfall card

by | Jun 3, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, In Colors, more color mondays, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

Welcome back to another edition of More Color Mondays – this one was inspired from the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper – which I have been playing with a bunch – I just can’t seem to get enough of it!
This color challenge was an interesting one – I really like the color combination but would never have thought of putting these three colors together but drawing from the DSP it is easy to tie colors together.
Today’s card is a Waterfall Fold card and super fun and easy. To make the most out of my 6″ x 6″ DSP I changed the dimensions of my original template and used an extra layer so that the dsp is only a 3″ x 3″ square therefore getting two of these cards out of one sheet of Designer Series Paper! Grab Pretty Peacock, Calypso Coral and Petunia Pop and let’s start crafting!

Measurements:
Base: Pretty Peacock 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 2 1/2″, 3 3/4″, 6 3/4″ and 8 1/4″
1st layer (Calypso Coral) (2) 3 1/2″ squares
2nd layer (Petunia Pop) (2) 3 1/4″ squares
3rd layer (DSP) (2) 3″ squares
Basic White1 7/8″ x 3 1/2″ & scrap for die cut

Start with the 2 1/2″ piece on the left hand side and fold Mountain fold at the 2 1/2″ score line then valley at 3 3/4″ mountain at 6 3/4″ and valley at 8 1/4″
Position the smaller 2 1/2″ panel at the top we will be putting this card together in portrait rotation but you could position the 2 1/2″ panel to the right and do it in landscape position as well. Stamping in Pretty Peacock ink on the Pretty Peacock cardstock to create a tone on tone background stamp the Thinking of you fondly sentiment in the center and then the leaf stamp around the words hanging off the bottom edge.
Adhere the 1 7/8″ x 3 1/2″ Basic White layer to the bottom fold in the center.
Adhere the Designer Series Paper 3″ squares to the 3 1/4″ layer and then to the 3 1/2″ layer x2.
If there is a direction to the DSP adhere the bottom piece of DSP to the top edge of the middle section making sure that the piece covers the Basic White layer on the bottom section.
Adhere the top piece of DSP to the top panel leaving about a 1/4″ from the top and about 1/2″ from the sides.
Stamp the sentiment dearest friend on the upper left hand side of the top DSP paper.
Adhere the top leaves of the die cut to the top panel and let the rest hang over the middle panel free and lose. Add the pretty new Adhesive-Backed Pearl Trios.
This is what the card looks like extended out all of the way!
fun to see the DSP scene come back together as you open up the card!

Try this fun fold today and let me know how it turns out! Now go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stamping

Product List
Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (English)
[163314]
$55.75
Thoughtful Wishes Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163305]
$25.00
Thoughtful Journey 6
[163303]
$12.50
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$13.00
Calypso Coral 8-1/2
[122925]
$11.50
Petunia Pop 8 1/2
[163801]
$11.50
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2
[150880]
$11.50
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
[150083]
$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
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Thoughtful Wishes Dies
[163313]
$37.00
Adhesive Backed Pearl Trio
[163319]
$7.50
tri panel slider card with thoughtful journey dsp

tri panel slider card with thoughtful journey dsp

by | May 24, 2024 | 3D projects, card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

Looking for an easy and fun interactive stand up card that will WOW those you send this too – then look no farther tan the tri-panel slider card!
The new Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ DSP is exquisite and this is a perfect card to showcase a large portion of it!

Measurements:
BASE: Misty Moonlight 4 1/4″ x 9 1/2″
scored at 1″, 2″, 7 1/2″ and 8 1/2″
Night of Navy CS (2) 1 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
(1) 1 3/4″ x 5 1/2″
DSP 3 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ cut into three sections
1″, 1 1/2″ and 1″ keep in consecutive order
Basic White CS 4″ x 5 1/4″ (optional for the
inside) scraps for die cut and circle die

Score the Base cardstock at 1″, 2″ 7 1/2″ and 8 1/2″ on the long side of the cardstock. Score a mountain fold at 1″ valley fold at 2″ and 7 1/2″ and another mountain fold at 8 1/2″.
Mount the Designer Series Paper on the Night of navy matte pieces the 1″ pieces on the (2) 1 1/4″ pieces of matte cardstock and the 1 1/2″ piece on the 1 3/4″ matte.
Adhere the last one inch of the matte to the top edge of the right hand side panel.
Adhere the last one inch of the larger matte to the middle of the left matte. The easiest way to do this is to push the outside panels inward to close them and lay the top panel over the left edge of the card then match the edges of the middle piece below the top panel making sure that it is straight and adhere to the left hand edge of the card.
Adhere the last smaller matte piece to the right side panel edge placing glue or tape only on the last one inch of the matted piece. It is easiest to adhere while the card is closed matching up the edges of the middle piece right above this bottom piece you are adhering to the card.
Die cut one of the circles from the Spotlight on Nature dies and stamp in Misty Moonlight one of the sentiments from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set. Adhere to the top panel.
Die cut the larger leaves die from the Thoughtful Wishes die set and position it under the sentiment circle and adhere in the desired position to the middle panel only.
I added embellishments to the sentiment die around the sentiment to finish off this WOW slider card! It is very cool how this card stands for display!

Try this today with some of your own scenic DSP it is a great way to show off pretty papers. Now go and create some art work of your very own own lovely stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (English)
[163314]
$55.75
Thoughtful Wishes Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163305]
$25.00
Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163303]
$12.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[153081]
$11.50
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100867]
$11.50
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad
[153118]
$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
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Thoughtful Wishes Dies
[163313]
$37.00
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels
[158130]
$7.50
more color mondays – wild wheat, lost lagoon and mossy meadow

more color mondays – wild wheat, lost lagoon and mossy meadow

by | May 20, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, more color mondays, new catalog, stamps ink paper

This Designer Series Paper Thoughtful Journey DSP was love at first sight! These water-colored works of art are stunning and make putting a beautiful card together so super easy!
Do you love making cards with Designer Series Paper go you want a sampling of all of the papers in the new catalog? I am doing a paper share and you can get a 6″ x 6″ piece of every double sided design in the new catalog. This card uses a 2″ x 5 1/2″ piece of DSP so you could make 3 of these cards from one sheet of 6″ x 6″ piece of paper!

Interested in a paper share – contact me for all the details!

Measurements:
Base: Mossy Meadow 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Wild Wheat strips (2) 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Lost Lagoon strips 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
DSP: 2″ x 5 1/2″
Basic White scraps for 2 sentiment circles
4″ x 5 1/4″ layer for the inside

I punched a circle from scrap Basic White cardstock from the 2 3/8″ circle punch then picked one of the circle dies from the Spotlight on Nature dies that fits inside that punched circle and die cut a slightly smaller circle for the sentiment.
I stamped the sentiment thinking of you from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set in Lost Lagoon ink and adhered the two circles together.
I cut the 6″ x 6″ dsp to 5 1/2″ at the bottom of the scene and saved that strip for the inside of this card. I cut the 6″ x 5 1/2″ ppiece into three equal parts at 2″, 4″ and 6″ that way I can make three of these cards from one sheet of 6″ x 6″ DSP!
I adhered the Wild Wheat CS strips to each long edge making the width even on both sides and from top to bottom.
I then adhered the Lost Lagoon strips to the outside edges of the Wild Wheat strips making sure they are evenly spaced as well.
Adhere the DSP and strip piece to the left edge of the card base I left a equal amount of Mossy Meadow showing on the left-hand edge.
I popped up the sentiment circle on Stampin’ Dimensionals and placed in the lower right-hand corner.
Adhere a Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer to the inside of the card and add that 1/2″ strip to the bottom to tie in with the DSP on the card front!
I added three Adhesive-backed Neutral sequins to finish off this simple card that allows this beautiful DSP to shine through!

Grab some of our gorgeous DSP and make an easy card and send it out to someone you love! Now go and create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (English)
[163314]
$55.75
Thoughtful Wishes Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163305]
$25.00
Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163303]
$12.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133679]
$11.50
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133676]
$11.50
Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161725]
$11.50
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161678]
$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
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies
[163580]
$35.00
2 3/8" (6 Cm) Circle Punch
[161354]
$23.00
Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins
[161627]
$7.50