july fall into christmas swap cards

july fall into christmas swap cards

My first swap card was a late arrival for the June swap – Jennie T featured the Spotlight on Nature Bundle – stamp set and dies with the Full of Life 6″ x 6″ DSP for the background with a Pretty in Pink base card and a Granny Apple Green sentiment die.
This July swap card comes from our faithful swap leader Denise W. and the technique is cracked glass with paper. I have highlighted the technique before – it’s also called stack and shuffle. (my sample for the cut, stack and shuffle cards were detailed on February 14th, 2022 – check it out if you missed it or need a refresher!)
She used the Seasons of Green and Gold DSP and the Gold Mercury Vellum!
This Die cut Rustic crate in Silver Foil and Lost Lagoon compliments the Winter Meadow DSP perfectly along with the poinsettas colored to match for Lori V’s swap card
Ginger S’s swap card features the Sophisticated Sled Bundle using Country Woods, Unbounded Love and Glimmer paper and DSP to lots of color and contrast.
Lyn L’s swap card uses the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set embossed in white embossing powder over stamps in Misty Moonlight set above the Sketched Plaid Background in Balmy Blue.
The next swap card is clean and simple in Basic White embossed background of Snowflakes Sky 3D embossing folder and Shaded Spruce popped up circle with the Sophisticated Sled dies adhered to it from CarrollAnn A.
Marie W’s swap card in elegant Very Vanilla embossed Basics 3D embossing folder background and Mosst Meadow cardstock with images die cut from the Seasons of Green and Gold DSP.
Robyn M’s swap card uses epth and dimension with the detailed sled die cut from the Sophisticated Sled Bundle and red berries from the Enamel Effects Basics Pack.
This is my swap card for July that I featured in my 07/24/24 blog post detailing the Bokeh technique using the Golden Greenery bundle!
Susan W’s swap card features the Iconic Imagery bundle with the Seasons of Green and Gold DSP and two of the three Basics 3D embossing folders for a great Christmas card!
This card from Carol S uses the Changing Leaves Online Exclusive bundle with a sneak peak of the Birch Wood 3D embossing folder which will be available on September 4th from the upcoming Mini Catalog!
Veronica S’s swap card features lovely coloring with Stampin’ Blends to compliment the Seasons of Green and Gold DSP with the images from the Filled with Cheer stamp set!
Robin C’s swap card is a study in lovely Fall colors of Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry and Pecan Pie using the Autumn Leaves stamp set and dies!
And the final featured swap card from Kathi D uses an elegant blend of Cherry Cobbler, Gold and Very Vanilla to create a classic Christmas card with the Golden Greenery bundle!
Hope you enjoyed the ideas from all of my swap cards and that you go and create some art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

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

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

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

may swap cards provide a lot of ideas

may swap cards provide a lot of ideas

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

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unbounded beauty diagonal gate fold card

unbounded beauty diagonal gate fold card

Gate Fold cards are pretty cool and there are so many variations! This one is called a diagonal gate fold card and I used the Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper to make this one!
One of the things I absolutely LOVE about our designer series paper (besides the fact that is the most gorgeous paper made) is that the A and B sides coordinate so well! Check out today’s project to see how easy things come together!

Measurements:
BASE: Petunia Pop 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ piece,
3″ x 4″ for front sentiment matte
Designer Series Paper: 5 1/4″ x 12″
scored at 2″, 4″, 8″ and 10″
2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″ for front layer
Basic White scrap for sentiment die

Score the DSP at 2″, 4″, 8″, and 10″. Fold into a mountain fold at 2″, valley fold at 4″ and 8″ and mountain fold at 10″.
Focal piece

On the two side panels mark lightly with a pencil at 2″ from the top of the DSP on each side.
Place the 2″ pencil mark into the cutting track and angle the paper so the first score line is also in the track and cut a diagonal line from pencil mark to top of the paper at the score line.
Do this on each side.
Save the triangle pieces.
The top of the gate fold will show the exposed backside of the second panels where the triangular piece was cut away – it will look like this.
Switch the triangles and adhere to the opposite bottom corners.
Adhere the DSP piece to the Petunia Pop 1/4 sheet of cardstock as the base, making sure that the edges are an even amount.
Adhere the small DSP rectangle to the 3″ x 4″ petunia Pop cardstock matte.
From a Basic White cardstock scrap cut a die from the Unbounded Love die set and choose a sentiment (the sentiments from the coordinating set are awesome but I used a sentiment from Something Fancy because I have a niece graduating from Georgetown with a dual MBA and Law degree and this was made specifically for her! I also used the hatchmark image from the Spotlight on Nature for the edging of the sentiment piece then popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals and placed it in the center of the DSP focal piece.
Place adhesive only on the back of the left hand side (if you adhere both sides the card will not open!)
Adhere to the center of the left hand panel.
I decided to add a pocket on the inside for a gift card or cash for the graduate!
I cut a scrap of Petunia Pop to 2″ x 3 7/8″ and adhered Tear-n-Tape to both sides and bottom.
I adhered the pocket to the bottom of the inside middle panel!
I took a scrap of the unbounded Love DSP and fussy cut the flowers from that small piece (use them all even the half flowers use them on the edges of the paper!)
I added three 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems to add a lovely sparkle for a well deserved celebration!!

Go make some art work of your very own for a happy celebration or just to let someone know that you are thinking of them – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie