Timeless Arrangements Bundle - nataliegramleystamps

easter card using the timeless arrangement stamp set

by nataliegramleystamps | Mar 29, 2024 | card samples, retiring products, stamps ink paper, techniques

One of the perks of being a demonstrator is the Demonstrator Planning Place it is a demonstrator only sharing forum – and this community is among the most giving and sharing population on Earth! I recently saw a home decor frame with a similar technique on this Facebook page and had to try it out for a card.

Measurements:
Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″

YEP THAT’S IT! This is what you call Simple Stamping! Stamps, Ink, and Paper this is an awesome beginner card that has a WOW feel to it!

Take two pieces of scotch tape and place them perpendicular over one another the top piece about 1/4 of the way down over the bottom piece cut the cross piece to the length desired to make it look like a cross. Place on the card front of the folded Basic White base card.
Pick colors and the floral pieces from the Timeless Arrangements stamp set (#161521) this is retiring and is a great thank you/appreciation/friendship stamp set. If you want it order it as soon as possible using the current hostess code EGCF9KYB as they are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST and I have a feeling this one will sell out! The Timeless Arrangement bundle (#161526) and the dies (#161525) are also on the Last Chance list – the bundle is both the set and the dies for 10% discount.

Start stamping the individual stamps scattering them out over the cross tape piece as if they are peeking out from under the cross!

Continue to use different colors and different stamps until the whole section around the cross is covered. (Be careful not to touch the tape as the ink does not stick and dry so you will get ink on your fingers!)

Carefully remove the tape and wash your hands to remove the ink so as not to transfer onto your card! You are left with an optical illusion where the flower and leaf sprigs appear to be underneath the white cross – this gives the card depth and dimension without layers!!

Stamp a sentiment in the cross piece.

Add embellishments to finish the card with a little bling and you have the perfect Easter card without an Easter stamp set!

Now go and create some artwork of your own – one stamp at a time!

Note I only used the Timeless Arrangements stamp set for this Simple Stamping card but added the bundle and dies in the photos below for your easy ordering reference if you want it all!!

Happy Stampin’ and have a Blessed Easter weekend!
Natalie

Product List

Timeless Arrangements Bundle (English)

[161526]

$54.00

Timeless Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[161521]

$25.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161663]

$9.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[147143]

$9.00

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

[147138]

$9.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Timeless Arrangements Dies

[161525]

$35.00

← patchwork pieces dies with upcoming sneak peak more color mondays - lost lagoon, melon mambo and lemon lime twist →

dynamic swap cards

by nataliegramleystamps | Dec 27, 2023 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, fun fold, retiring products, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper, techniques

I love getting the mail! More times than not being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator that participates in card swaps – I find happy mail in my mail box! It is always a thrill to open up a card and discover the design that the demonstrator on the other end dreamed up! I love the surprise of it all! What stamp set was used, what techniques, the embellishments and the fun extras are all such a creative inspiration! Hopefully they are for you also and that is why I share my monthly swaps – you get to see different demonstrator’s styles and stamp sets that I do not own and creative ways to do your cards!

the first swap card is from Carol S. and she used the Earthen Textures bundle of products (#161514) is the 10% saving bundle with the stamp set and coordinating dies. The suite (#161518) contains the bundle, the Earthen Elegance DSP and the Natural Wavy Trim (#161517) used on the card.

Jennie T’s card features the Festive and Fun stamp set (#162078) colored with Stampin’ Blends this fun fold I have detailed in a past blog post and it is easy to show off some fun DSP pieces!

The FREE sale-a-bration DSP Flight and Airy is featured in this swap card from Kathi D. It is paired with the Timeless Arrangements bundle of products (#161526) and Misty Moonlight Inner Braid ribbon (#161638).

Susan W’s bright and cheery swap card features the Spiral Dye background stamp (#156927) stamped in multiple colors. The sentiment is from Kindest Expressions (#161415).

This swap card from Judi M uses the Wintry Owls bundle (#162157) which is on the Last Chance list! It also features the Fragrant Forest background stamp (#162108) which is being carried over.

Vickie G’s swap card is a fun pop up design using the Beary Christmas Suite of products which are retiring soon but still available Beary Cute stamp set (#162016) and the Beary Christmas DSP (#162015) the Beary Christmas Memories and more pack is still available also (#162027)

Lori V created this swap card in Calypso Coral and Lost Lagoon using the Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle (#162889) available online currently!

Masterfully Made DSP is the highlight of this next swap card (#161192) made by Denise W. along with color coordination in the Masterfully Made Suite Collection (#161207)

This is a Swing and Sway fun fold swap card from Marie W. using the Zoo Crew Suite collection (#161319) The Zany Zoo stamp set (#161305) and the coordinating DSP (#161304) are so versatile in sweet animal print on one side and black and white geometrics on the other! She also used the Merry melody 3D embossing folder on the front panel (#156392).

Mimi H. used the book binding fun fold and the Little Monkeys Bundle with the retiring soon (still available) Garden Walk paper (#162227). She also used the Elegant Eucalyptus 3D embossing folder (#159170) this is a 2 pack of folders that fits in the mini Stampin’ Cut and Emboss!

This pretty swap card uses the Sparkling Snowflakes set from the current mini and will be a carry over product (#162158). Gale R. made the sentiment piece from the new Deckled Circles dies (#162286) another carry over product and the creative matte out of the coordinating tag for that bundle (#162164) the Sparkling Snowflakes Tag Topper!

This card is from one of my sister demonstrator side lines named Lyn L. and she used the Supremely Awesome (#161560) stamp set and the Deckled Rectangles die set (#159173) from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog!

This swap card used retired DSP called Dainty Flowers and the Natural Wavy trim which has been very popular (#161517) and the sentiment and inside stampings are from Dainty Delight (#161078)

This card is from Veronica S. and it uses one of my favorite papers out of the current mini catalog Merry and Bright DSP it sold out quickly but there are still items available on the Last Chance list if you are interested! She also used the Year to Celebrate stamp set (#162279) which is retiring soon and is on sale for $11.40 while supplies last. Current hostess code is SQAAWK23. In the new year I will be starting a program and sending a little something to everyone that orders using the current hostess code! Look for all the details soon!

And to finish off the November swap cards is an out of this world LOL swap card by Susan K. using the Stargazing DSP (#161175) and the coordinating Stargazing Suite (#161189) It’s such a bright and fun card! The inside sentiment reads “You’re stellar” Love that!

Hope these swaps inspired you to go out and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Beary Christmas Suite Collection (English)

[162031]

$102.75

Dainty Delight Bundle (English)

[160675]

$54.75

Earthen Elegance Suite Collection (English)

[161518]

$74.25

Festive & Fun Cling Stamp Set (English)

[162078]

$26.00

Fragrant Forest Cling Stamp Set (English)

[162108]

$20.00

Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle (English)

[162889]

$37.75

Kindest Expressions Cling Stamp Set (English)

[161415]

$24.00

Little Monkey Bundle (English)

[161379]

$38.50

Masterfully Made Suite Collection (English)

[161207]

$70.75

Merry Bold & Bright Suite Collection (English)

[161956]

$86.00

Sparkling Snowflakes Bundle (English)

[162165]

$41.25

Spiral Dye Cling Stamp Set

[156927]

$18.00

Stargazing Suite Collection (English)

[161189]

$75.50

Supremely Awesome Cling Stamp Set (English)

[161560]

$26.00

Timeless Arrangements Bundle (English)

[161526]

$54.00

Year To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[162279]

$19.00

Winter Owls Bundle Bundle (English)

[162157]

$52.00

Zoo Crew Suite Collection (English)

[161319]

$76.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Garden Walk 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162227]

$12.50

Holographic Trio 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[161744]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

← more color mondays - swing and sway in poppy parade, crushed curry and copper clay out of the box stamping →

overlapping masks

by nataliegramleystamps | Sep 13, 2023 | card samples, stamps ink paper, techniques

Foursquare Decorative Masks is a delightful set of four different patterns of masks.

Masks are great for creating backgrounds.

Moving the mask around creates an even more spectacular background.

Measurements:
BASE: Gorgeous Grape CS
5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4
Basic White CS Layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
scraps: for sentiment and banners

Place the decorative mask on the Basic White layer. Using a Blending Brush, and an Azure Afternoon ink in a circular motion apply the ink.

Move the decorative mask to cover the current ink spots.

Add Coastal Cabana ink to the next spots.

Add Lemon Lime Twist to another section.

Move the decorative mask to reveal clean spaces. Add Gorgeous Grape ink to the paper.

This is the finished product of the overlapping decorative mask.

Add Stampin’ Seal to the upper back of the layer and adhere the 2022- 2024 In Color Baker’s Twine Pack in Lemon Lime Twist. Add four small banners and fold over the edges over the twine. Adhere the decorative mask layer to the Gorgeous Grape CS base.

Using a 1/2″ strip, stamp in Gorgeous Grape the Happy Birthday stamp from the Something Fancy stamp set. Add color with a Blending Brush and Lemon Lime Twist ink. Punch a banner edge with the Banners Pick a Punch to one edge. Add Stampin’ Dimensionals on the backside and add to the lower half of the card.

Add the small flower stamp from the Timeless Arrangements stamp set in each color on each banner.

Add three Ombre Matte Decorative Dots around the sentiment piece.

Try this technique of the Overlapping Masks technique, and make a creation of your own art! One mask placement and one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English)

[160416]

$23.00

Timeless Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[161521]

$25.00

Foursquare Decorative Masks

[161285]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146987]

$10.00

Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161663]

$9.00

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$9.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$9.00

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[147145]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$13.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Ombre Matte Decorative Dots

[161448]

$8.00

Nested Essentials Dies

[161597]

$34.00

2022–2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack

[159195]

$15.00

← more color mondays - pretty peacock, lost lagoon and smoky slate one inch dsp strip cards →

june swap cards

by nataliegramleystamps | Jul 19, 2023 | card samples, card swap, stamps ink paper, techniques

Another batch of great and diverse cards is coming in the mail again and it is time to share the ones I have received!

This first card is from Marie W. and uses the Hello Irresistible DSP and the Hello Ladybug photopolymer stamp set. She used the ladybug which is on sale today 15% off Today ONLY! to $15.30 to make a bee instead of the traditional lady bug – so cute!!

Vickie G’s card features the Fresh as a Daisy suite collection and the Lasting label punch, she matched the colors to the DSP she picked using Moody Mauve and Wild Wheat! Remember the Cheerful Daisies stamp set is also on sale down to $21.25 from the regular $25!

This swap card submitted by Denise W used Googly eyes from the Dollar Store! It features the Bird’s Eye View stamp set which is only $17 down from $20!

I love this card from Susan W. – she used heat embossing on vellum and colored with 91% alcohol ink with blends markers. She embossed Gold Foil with the new Exposed Brick Embossing Folder. She used the Berry Harvest background stamp which is $17 TODAY ONLY!

Kathi D used Tahitian tide CS on Basic Black CS which really pops with the Sweet and Precious stamp set which is on sale for $22.10 today only!

Lyn L’s swap card uses a watercolor background to set the stage for the Sailboat builder punch, and the waves of inspiration bundle!

Jennie T’s swap card uses the Easter Bunny set colored with Blends Markers and the Countryside Inn DSP and Misty Moonlight Ribbon. The Easter Bunny set is on sale today only for $16.15!

Susan K’s card uses the Taco Fiesta and the Alphabest stamp set, $16.15 and $18.17 respectively today! The Masterfully Made DSP adds to the playful, color of this design.

This swap card from Carol S features the Zany Zoo stamp set – $22.10 today with the Zoo Crew DSP and the Splatter EF, Decorative Circle punch and Black and White Gingham ribbon!

Judith P’s swap card uses one of my new favorites Timeless Arrangments bundle! on a moody Mauve CS background colored with the Foursquare Decorative Mask.

Lori V’s swap card is super cute using the Little Monkey punch bundle in a delightful fun fold that I will detail in an upcoming blog post to teach you how to make this adorable card!

Hope these cards inspired you to finally get that stamp set you had your eye on because TODAY is the day 15% off all regular stamp sets in the current Annual catalog! My current hostess code is 9ZAJSCN3

Now go out and create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Alphabest Bundle

[158886]

$32.25

Berry Harvest Cling Stamp Set

[161272]

$20.00

Bird’s Eye View Photopolymer Stamp Set

[161436]

$20.00

Easter Bunny Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160272]

$19.00

Fresh As A Daisy Suite Collection (English)

[161301]

$73.50

Hello Ladybug Bundle (English)

[157699]

$32.25

Little Monkey Bundle (English)

[161379]

$38.50

Sweet & Precious Cling Stamp Set (English)

[161588]

$26.00

Taco Fiesta Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160732]

$19.00

Timeless Arrangements Bundle (English)

[161526]

$54.00

Waves Of Inspiration Bundle (English)

[158841]

$51.25

Zoo Crew Suite Collection (English)

[161319]

$76.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161467]

$12.50

Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161139]

$12.50

Masterfully Made 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161192]

$12.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Basics 3 D Embossing Folders

[161598]

$30.00

Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder

[161600]

$11.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Sailboat Builder Punch

[157905]

$22.00

← more color mondays - pretty peacock, wild wheat and pebbled path boho beach kit →

extending dies and folders

by nataliegramleystamps | Jul 12, 2023 | card samples, embossing folders, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

Have you ever wanted to emboss and die cut something but needed a larger size? Did you know there is a simple trick to extend your dies and embossing folders? In today’s blog post, I will teach you these simple tricks to extend your dies and folders to use on slim line cards and beyond.

Today’s card is a slim line card and it measures 7 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored on the 7 1/2″ side in half at 3 3/4″. If you want to emboss a layer to fit the entire length of the card you need an embossing folder that is 8 1/2″ long, right? Wrong – you just need an embossing folder that has a design that will be easy to match up. Our embossing folders are 4 1/2″ x 6″ long so you need to run it through twice.
Have you ever found the perfect sentiment for the card but the die you want to use isn’t long enough – no worries there is a way around that problem too!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White 7 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 3 3/4″ on the 7 1/2″ side
Basic Black layer: 2″ x 8 1/2″
Scraps of the 2022-2024 In Colors for die cutting

Place your black layer in an embossing folder that has a pattern that is not to tight and complex. I choose the dots from the Basics 3D embossing folders pack, this pattern is easy to match up, the dots fit easily back into the surrounding pattern and match up to make a continuous pattern sampling. Run through the Stampin’ Cut and emboss machine and remove from the folder.

Flip the layer and place the last full dotted line in the folder matching the dots up. You will fill the embossed paper slip into the pattern of the embossing folder and “lock” into place. Place the unembossed side inside the folder and run that side through the machine in the folder.

Cut the floral dies from the Timeless Arrangements die set out of the 2022-2024 In Colors Collection: Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Orchid Oasis and Starry Sky card stocks. Adhere them in a pleasing pattern to the right hand underside of the Basic Black embossed piece.

To extend a die, place the die on the paper and add the top cutting plate to lie over 3/4 of the die, leaving the end of the die exposed and not under the cutting plate. Run this portion under the top cutting plate through the machine.