valley in bloom suite - nataliegramleystamps

valley in bloom dsp sketch card

by nataliegramleystamps | Aug 7, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, techniques

Card Sketch #129 is an easy card idea and designer series paper makes this sketch even easier!

Measurements:
BASE: Granny Apple Green CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
BlackBerry Bliss CS: (2) 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ strips
DSP: 1 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
Basic White CS: scrap for the circle die

Die cut a circle in Basic White CS from the Spotlight on Nature die set, I love this VERY versatile die collection!

Using our new Stampin’ Hybrid Black ink pad stamp the small lily of the valley stem on the left hand side of the Basic White circle die.

Using a medium brush water painter watercolor the lily of the valley leaves in Granny Apple Green ink and watercolor the edges of the lily belles in Blackberry Bliss ink.

Using a Wink of Stella glitter brush, coloring the lily of the valley petals.

Brush the edges with Blackberry Bliss ink with a blending brush.

Adhere the Blackberry Bliss strips on either side of the DSP layer.

Adhere the DSP-strip layer to the left hand side of the card base.

Pop up the sentiment piece over the right hand side of the DSP layer.

Add three Dewdrop embellishments to finish off the card.

Card sketches are always a great way to spur inspiration and using our beautiful papers helps to create lovely easy cards. Try your hand at this card sketch and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Valley In Bloom Suite Collection (English)

[167951]

$93.00

Lily Of The Valley Bundle (English)

[167943]

$49.50

Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167937]

$21.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

$14.00

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$14.00

Valley In Bloom 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167935]

$13.00

Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad

[166648]

$12.00

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]

$17.00

Blender Pens

[102845]

$14.00

Water Painters

[168253]

$13.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Lily Of The Valley Dies

[167942]

$34.00

Dewdrops Embellishments

[167748]

$9.00

← let the dsp do all the work card sketch #130 - moonlit flora →

more color mondays – pretty peacock, blackberry bliss and granny apple green

by nataliegramleystamps | Aug 3, 2026 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, my favorites, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge features Pretty Peacock, Blackberry Bliss and Granny Apple Green. An unusual color combination but one that works perfectly with the gorgeous Valley in Bloom Designer Series Paper!

This fun fold Pop Up Easel card is a lovely way to display those gorgeous papers and images from the Lily of the Valley bundle.

Measurements:
BASE: Blackberry Bliss CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/4″
scored at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″
3 1/2″ x 7″, save the 1/4″ cut off for sentiment
decoration
Pretty Peacock CS: scrap for die
DSP: (2) 1 7/8″ x 5 1/4″, 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″,
3 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS: 3 1/4″ square, 3/4″ x 3 1/4″,
scrap for die

Score base card at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″.

I used the Valley in Bloom DSP that has gorgeous Lily of the Valley around the perimeter of the DSP and I cut the paper in order so that the paper would line up with the bottom edge cut for the smaller bottom panel.

Adhere the DSP panels in order.

Die cut consecutive Spotlight on Nature dies with the smaller one in Basic White and the larger one in Pretty Peacock CS.

Make sure that the image will fit on the smaller circle.

Stamp the Lily of the Valley image and the sentiment in Hybrid Black ink.

Using a Blender Pen and ink color in the leaves of the image with Granny Apple Green ink.

Using a Blender Pen and ink color in the edges of the lilies in Blackberry Bliss ink.

Blend the edges of the Basic White circle die with a Blending Brush and Blackberry Bliss ink.

Pop up the Basic White circle die from the Spotlight on Nature die set on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the Pretty Peacock circle die.

Score the 3 1/2″ x 7″ cardstock in half and adhere the 3 1/4″ square of Basic White Cardstock to the inside panel.

Adhere the back of the smaller card to the largest panel of DSP with the open edge facing toward the smaller panels of DSP (bottom of the card)

I adhered a small slice of DSP to the right-hand side of the Basic White inside panel for perfect coordination.

I adhered the the B side of the DSP for the 3 1/4″ square face up for some contrast and a more subtle pattern under the sentiment focal piece.

Adhere the focal piece to the smaller card -the 3 1/2″ outside square.

Then stamp the easel piece the 3.4″ x 3 1/4″ Basic White piece in Granny Apple Green ink. I stamped the edge of a Lilly of the Valley leaf and colored with a Blender Pen. Stamp the inside sentiment in Granny Apple Green ink. Adhere a 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ strip above the sentiment piece, add Foam Adhesive Strips to the back of the sentiment piece and adhere to the bottom panel of the card (I placed it on the DSP above the 1/8″ cardstock edge, so there is a cardstock edge above and below the sentiment piece when the easel is in place)

I added five Sunset Sparkle Sequins in the white iridescent color around both sentiment pieces.

Tuck the smaller card edge inside the sentiment bottom piece to make this easel card display.

I love a card that displays your beautiful work to the one special enough to send a hand made card to! Try to make an easel card with your next project. Now it’s your turn to create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Valley In Bloom Suite Collection (English)

[167951]

$93.00

Lily Of The Valley Bundle (English)

[167943]

$49.50

Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167937]

$21.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

$14.00

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

$14.00

Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad

[166648]

$12.00

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$9.00

Valley In Bloom 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167935]

$13.00

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]

$17.00

Blender Pens

[102845]

$14.00

Water Painters

[168253]

$13.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Lily Of The Valley Dies

[167942]

$34.00

Spotlight On Nature Dies

[163580]

$35.00

Sunset Sparkle Sequins

[167785]

$8.50

← christmas (fun fold) in july let the dsp do all the work →

may demonstrator new products swap cards

by nataliegramleystamps | Jun 19, 2026 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, masculine cards, new catalog, online exclusives, techniques

This month’s Demonstrator Swap featured new products!

The first Demonstrator swap card comes from my upline Denise W. and features the Velvet Meadow suite of products. The Designer Series Specialty paper is flocked with velvety soft features on the paper for an extrasensory “feel” of softness to your card – it is super cool.
The sentiment die is cut from the Velveteen Assortment papers which come in three colors: Bubble Bath, Peaceful Pine and White.

The second swap sample is from Lori V and features the Relaxing Waterside bundle and the Everyday Arches dies in hues of Pool Party, Misty Moonlight, Gray Granite, Old Olive and Pecan Pie!

Marie W’s swap card uses the Bloom Boutique suite of products and the sentiment focal piece comes from the Phrases and Frames bundle of products in tones of Golden Glow!

My next swap sample comes from new stamper Deb A. and uses the Caring Animals stamp set and the everyday Arches dies on the beautiful Moonlit Flora DSP. Great color combo on this card.

Andrea U’s swap card also uses the Relaxing Waterside bundle with In Colors of Peaceful Pine, Golden Glow and Crisp Cantaloupe.

Ginger S’s swap card features the Valley in Bloom suite of products for this gorgeous split front fun fold card. The DSP is the Valley in Bloom and the center piece features the Floral Spray 3D embossing folder and the lily of the Valley dies.

Kathy D. stamped on her swap envelope as well as her lovely swap card featuring the Fragrant Layers bundle in hues of Lemon Lolly and Balmy blue with Silver foil accents. Her sentiment is from the Online Exclusives Sweet Words and Labels.

Carol S’s swap card features two contrasting In Colors that look great together – Crisp Cantaloupe and Peaceful Pine and truthfully this is one of the reasons I love swapping together – I would have never thought to combine these two colors – but they look amazing!

She used the Everyday Arches dies and the All A Flutter Punch Bundle! Beautiful card!

The last May swap I received is this gorgeous retirement card from Jan S. using the Scenic Coast suite of products including the Sunset Shimmer Vellum on the left-hand side of this book bind fun fold card! LOVE THIS CARD!