Mix and Match - nataliegramleystamps

january demonstrator swap cards

by nataliegramleystamps | Feb 14, 2026 | card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, masculine cards, Mix and Match, new catalog, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

I love swapping with others and getting new ideas – it can be a different color combination, a unique fun fold or a stamp set I do not own but all of the new ideas that come in the mail are so much fun! Isn’t it fun to get happy mail in your postal box, not just bills? LOL

Today’s post was supposed to go out yesterday and I got waylaid with a million other projects which seems like the norm anymore! But better late than never seems to be my motto these days!

Today’s first card comes all the way from the midwest from Ginger S. and is a host of monochromatic blues on the outside with an Unbridled Beauty surprise on the inside! It uses the Allin a Row embossing folder and the Nature Walk DSP. She even stamped the envelope with a horse!

Patty J’s card is a lovely masculine card featuring the outgoing Last Chance stamp set Autumn Tree’s deer and the sentiment from the Nature’s Symphony stamp set. The DSP is a mix of Nature Walk and the Last Chance Timeless Plaid DSP.

This next card from Jeanne T is a lovely floral design made with Floral Charm DSP and the Beautifully Celebrated Bundle of products.

Denise W’s swap card features the Easter time Mix & Match ephemera pack, the Splash of Sparkles Specialty DSP and the Softest Spring Puffy Stickers for the floral embellishment. The Sentiment is from the Woolly Friends stamp set. Such a sweet card that comes together fast with the Mix & match pack.

The next three swaps are 3D fun folds and they deliver with a BANG!

The first uses the Nature’s Symphony Suite of products and an easel card fun fold with a 3M sticky pad to hold the easel upright such a cute desk calendar idea from Andrea U.

The second project uses the same DSP Nature Walk and the Exploring Nature stamp set for the sentiment, exposed Brick 3D embossing folder and Pressed Flower motif embellishments, Beautiful Motifs die set and a tearing technique for the sentiment piece from Marie W for a lovely gender neutral easel card fun fold!

This last 3D calendar card uses the Boardwalk Fun Bundle and the Beach Boardwalk DSP for a super fun and summer-y tent fold 3D project from Lori V.

The last card that I received is from Kathi D and uses my new favorite bundle – Rolling Waves for a gorgeous monochromatic card using a technique I detailed a layering circles card from November 17, 2025. Go back and learn how to make this fun technique! Rolling Waves is a pre-order for the new Online exclusives release so it will be available to order in March!

I really do love learning how to make new and beautiful cards and other’s ideas can elevate your own game! Hope I inspired you to try some different card making techniques! Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Autumn Trees Bundle

[165900]

$56.50

Beautiful Motifs Bundle (English)

[165206]

$45.75

Beautifully Celebrated Bundle (English)

[166975]

$53.00

Boardwalk Fun Bundle (English)

[166829]

$43.00

Exploring Nature Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[166913]

$20.00

Floral Charm Suite Collection (English)

[166141]

$86.00

Nature's Symphony Bundle (English)

[166926]

$46.75

Nature Walk Suite Collection (English)

[166936]

$84.75

Unbridled Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167219]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Beach Boardwalk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[166820]

$12.50

Floral Charm 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[166125]

$12.50

Nature Walk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[166912]

$12.50

Splash Of Sparkles 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[167200]

$16.50

Timeless Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164678]

$12.50

Easter Time Mix & Match Ephemera Pack

[166984]

$7.00

Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial)

[163987]

$60.00

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 Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[163826]

$11.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$15.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Beautifully Celebrated Dies

[166974]

$35.00

Beautiful Motifs Dies

[165205]

$33.00

Boardwalk Fun Dies

[166828]

$28.00

Nature's Symphony Dies

[166925]

$33.00

Soft Waves 3 D Embossing Folder

[164695]

$11.00

All In A Row Embossing Folder

[166989]

$9.50

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adding texture with the simply scored scoring tool

by nataliegramleystamps | Nov 8, 2024 | card samples, Mix and Match, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s blog post is all about adding texture to a card with the useful Simply Scored Scoring Tool.
#122334. SIMPLY SCORED SCORING TOOL
$37.00

Simply Scored Scoring Tool is a complete system for flawless scoring. Now you can create multiple scored projects or projects with many score lines, like rosettes. Just place markers at the measurements you need, then score. Instructions included.

* Base size is slightly larger than 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) to accommodate 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) cardstock and paper.
* Base plate has grooves etched every 1/8″ (3.2 mm); you can choose how far apart you want the score marks to be.
* Includes rulers on the top and one side; one standard left-to-right ruler and one zero-center ruler, marked in 1/8″ (3.2 mm) increments
* Includes three place markers and one stylus
* Includes two storage compartments: one for the stylus and one to hold the place markers and other tools.

I have three simple cards today made with the Tags of the Season Ephemera pack and the Joyful Images Ephemera Pack
#164111
TAGS FOR THE SEASON MIX & MATCH SPECIALTY EPHEMERA PACK
$9.50

#164110
JOYFUL IMAGES MIX & MATCH SPECIALTY EPHEMERA PACK
$9.50

Measurements:
Card #1
BASE: Real Red CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White Layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Tag
Card #2
BASE: Real Red CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White Layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Tag
Card #3
BASE: Basic White CS: 4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Basic White Layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Tag

Using the score board and the scoring tool – pull the stylus tool through the ridges of the board and create patterns in the card stock.

Place Stampin’ Dimensionals onto the back of the tag from the Tags of the Season Ephemera pack.

Place Iridescent Discs onto the card front to finish off the card!

I scored the Basic White layer in a diagonal pattern.

Stamp the heart and Merry Christmas from the Humble Home stamp set onto the tag.

Wrap the Baker’s Twine around your palm and place under the Stampin’ Dimensionals on the tag.
Finishing off the card with the Iridescent Discs.

These photos are those using the Simple Scored Scoring Tools.

Wrap the Red and White Baker’s Twine around the Basic White layer and tie a bow.

Stamp the tag with the Merry Christmas from the Humble Home.

Adhere Stampin’ Dimensionals onto the back of the embossed Basic White layer and attach it to the card base.
Add green Iridescent Discs to the card base.

Try this simple technique to create texture on your cards. Now go and create some textured cards of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie