Nature’s Symphony Blending Technique

Nature's Symphony Blending Technique

I continue to play with Stampin’ Up!’s Nature’s Symphony Bundle. I’ve said this before, but when I get a new bundle or stamp set, I really enjoy stretching the limits. It’s fun to see all the different ways the paper crafting products can be used. And, I know that I generally just scratch the surface. (Find this bundle, and many others, in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog.)

Nature's Symphony Bundle

In other posts, I’ve shown the large die cut leaf as the focal point on many cards. Today, I show you what you can do with the piece of card stock left over from the die cutting. Use it as a stencil to create a different look on your handmade cards. Be sure to watch the video below to see a visual demonstration of how this actually works.

Measurements and Details

  • Basic Beige cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Mossy Meadow pattern from the Nature Walk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock panel measuring 4 1/2 x 3 1/4
  • Basic Beige cardstock panel measuring 4 1/2 x 3 1/4.
  • Blend image (Small Blending Brush) on cardstock with Mossy Meadow. Emboss with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder.
  • Stamp sentiment in Mossy Meadow ink on Basic Beige scrap die with Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Linen Thread
  • Low Profile Sparkle Dots

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating today’s featured card.

February Free Card Kit Offer

February Free Card Kit Offer

Do you love this bundle? I’m offering a four card free kit during the month of February. In February, make an online purchase of $50 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards) and I’ll send you the ingredients (excluding stamped elements and gems), to create one each of the four cards pictured above. Make a $75 purchase (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the Moody Palette Glossy Dots. (In addition, when you make a $75 purchase, you earn the opportunity to purchase Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month for just $5 offered by Stampin’ Up!) Click here to read all about the offer.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy this card today. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or any other.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Nature’s Symphony Thank You Card

Nature's Symphony Thank You

This week, I’ve been playing with Stampin’ Up!’s Nature’s Symphony Bundle. Find it in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog. The images from the bundle and the muted tones of the Nature Walk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper make this a perfect fit for creating masculine cards. But it’s also suited for a variety of occasions.

I love the simplicity and the clean and simple look of this card.

Nature's Symphony Bundle

Measurements and Details

  • Crumb Cake cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Basic White cardstock base measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Woodgrain stamp inked with Crumb Cake (stamped off)
  • Basic White cardstock die cut with large lead
  • Linen Thread
  • Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems

I feel this design would work well as a sympathy card and a thinking of you card.

February Free Card Kit Offer

February Free Card Kit Offer

In February, make an online purchase of $50 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards) and I’ll send you the ingredients (excluding stamped elements and gems), to create one each of the four cards pictured above. Make a $75 purchase (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the Moody Palette Glossy Dots. (In addition, when you make a $75 purchase, you earn the opportunity to purchase Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month for just $5 offered by Stampin’ Up!) Click here to get more information about this offer.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed this card. Please let me know if you have any questions about this or any other stamping projects.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Layered Thoughts Valentine Fun Fold

Layered Thoughts Valentine Fun Fold

Sometimes, there are items in your craft collection that work for more than one purpose. And, that’s definitely a win! Today, I use a sentiment from Stampin’ Up!’s Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set to create a Valentine fun fold card. The “Love” sentiment fits perfectly for this occasion. Find this stamp set in Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog. I’ve used it to create a variety of birthday, thank you and thinking of you cards. So I’m glad to stretch this set even more.

Stampin' Up! Layered Thoughts Stamp Set

I pair the sentiment with Stampin’ Up!’s Made With Love 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Find this Valentine-themed paper in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog.

Made with Love Designer Series Paper

And, then I combined both with a very simple fun fold. Here’s a view of the inside of the card.

Measurements & Details

  • Real Red cardstock base measuring 8 1/4 x 4 1/4, scored and folded at 2 3/4
  • Made With Love Designer Series Paper — two pieces each measuring 4 x 2 1/2
  • Basic White cardstock (for inside) measuring 4 x 2 1/2
  • Basic White for front measuring 4 1/4 x 2 3/4, die cut with Textured Notes Dies
  • Real Red cardstock measuring 4 1/2 x 3, die cut with Textured Notes Dies
  • Sentiment from Layered Thoughts stamp set stamped with Real Red ink
  • Hearts from Endless Love stamp set stamped with Bubble Bath ink
  • Real Red & White Baker’s Twine

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed this handmade greeting card. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.

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Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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February Free Card Kit Offer

February 2026 Free Card Kit Offer

In February, make an online purchase of $50 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards) and I’ll send you the ingredients (excluding stamped elements and gems), to create one each of the four cards pictured above. Make a $75 purchase (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the Moody Palette Glossy Dots. (In addition, when you make a $75 purchase, you earn the opportunity to purchase Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month for just $5 offered by Stampin’ Up!)

Kits include envelopes, all cut card stock and die cut pieces, linen thread, and ribbon. Sorry, no stamped images as per Stampin’ Up! policy.

When the kits ship, I’ll email you a basic PDF to help you put the cards together.

These cards feature Stampin’ Up!’s Nature’s Symphony Bundle and the Nature Walk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.

To complete the card kits as shown, you’ll need the Nature’s Symphony Photopolymer Stamp Set, Secret Sea ink pad, Pecan Pie ink pad, Pretty Peacock, and Old Olive ink pad as well as your favorite adhesive. Or feel free to just use what you have in your stash.

Stampin' Up!' Nature's Symphony Photopolymer Stamp Set

Click here to shop. Be sure you’re enrolled in the rewards program and opt in for contact so I can send you the kit.

(Note: Offer not valid with BOGO sale or orders associated with class attendance.)

Happy stamping!

Thank you for visiting my blog and choosing me as your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Fabulous Sayings & Nature’s Symphony

Fabulous Sayings & Nature's Symphony

Here’s another look at a creation using Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month (Fabulous Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set). Don’t miss out on this product of the month. When your Stampin’ Up! online store order reaches $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), you unlock the opportunity to purchase this stamp set for $5. It’s available while supplies last. Limited to one per person.

Fabulous Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set

This time, I combine the sentiment with the fun leaf die from the Nature’s Symphony Dies. Find these dies in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog. Purchase the dies with the coordinating Nature’s Symphony stamp set and save 10 percent.

Nature's Symphony Dies

Details and Measurements

  • Cloud Cover cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Basic White cardstock base measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper: Secret Sea design measuring 4 x 3 1/2 and Cloud Cover designer measuring 4 x 1/2
  • Birthday sentiment from Fabulous Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set stamped in Secret Sea ink
  • Large leaf die cut from Nature’s Symphony Dies die cut from Cloud Cover carstock
  • Secret Sea 3/8 Inch Bordered Open Weave Ribbon
  • Moody Palette Glossy Dots (Cloud Cover)

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! I hoe you enjoy this handmade greeting card. Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping project.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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