embossing on vellum - nataliegramleystamps

vellum is back!

by nataliegramleystamps | Dec 10, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, my favorites, online exclusives, stamps ink paper, techniques

I cannot tell you all how excited I am that Vellum cardstock is BACK!!!

Gone for only a little while but certainly long enough to be missed! This translucent cardstock elevates any project so easily! Today’s card is a super simple one but looks like you put in all the effort!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Brushed with Beauty DSP: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Vellum Cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Calypso Coral CS: scrap for the die cut

Run a 4″ wide layer of Vellum Cardstock through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine using the BASE plate #1 and embossing plate #4 with the Sunflower 3D embossing folder.

Cut the calypso Coral piece of Brushed with Beauty DSP to 4″ x 5 1/4″.

Apply the All Purpose Liquid glue with the larger flat tip to the entire 4″ x 5 1/4″ DSP surface.

Cut the vellum to 4″ x 5 1/4″ size and adhere to the DSP piece.

Adhere the Vellum/DSP layer to the card front of the card base.

I used the banner from the Stylish Shapes dies set and die cut a scrap of Calypso Coral.

Stamp the “Get Well Soon” from the Friendly Foliage stamp set in Calypso Coral ink to the banner.

Pop up on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the card front.

Adhere five Pearls of Beauty embellishments to the card front. Easy Peasy this impressive card is complete!

Try embossing vellum today and go make some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Brushed With Beauty Suite Collection (English)

[167100]

$136.25

Friendly Foliage Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167021]

$19.00

Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial)

[163987]

$60.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

$14.00

Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[167099]

$10.00

Brushed With Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167082]

$12.50

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$9.00

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

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder

[166145]

$12.00

Pearls Of Beauty

[167098]

$8.00

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september swap cards

by nataliegramleystamps | Nov 1, 2023 | card samples, card swap, Christmas card ideas, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, fun fold, new catalog, online exclusives, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Now is the time for diving into your Christmas cards – get the idea – order the supplies and get them done early! I have lots of new samples to share with you from our monthly swap group!

Enjoy and get some great ideas – let me know if you need anything – my current hostess code is RGRCQEEU if you need to order your Christmsa supplies. Remember if you have a large order and will get workshop benefits over $150 do not place it on my current hostess code worshop but place a separate order for your self! Also if your wish list or Christmas Supply order is LARGE consider ordering on the Starter kit special and get the best deal yet! 35% off or 35% MORE – contact me for all the details!

My first swap card comes from Denise W and uses the Beary Cute Bundle, A walk in the Forest DSP, Iridescent Adhesive backed discs – using a Tear and Flip technique!

The next swap card from Susan W features the Joy of Christmas DSP Christmas Classics bundle. Love cutting off the edge of the regular card turning it and using the cut piece as the sentiment matte!

Marcy W’s swap card uses the Online Exclusives Horse and Sleigh bundle and the paper is one that lends itself to the 3 panel scenery Zfold.

The Above It All Bundle steals the show on Judith P’s swap card with the Background Fragrant Forest stamp providing a stunning and easy background image.

Carol S’s swap card uses Christmas Classics Bundle and the Very Best Occasions with the easy cut and shuffle technique!

The very popular Truckin’ Along online exclusives bundle is back in stock and ready to make the holiday card making super fun – this card is a classic from Veronica S!

Marie W’s swap card uses the Night Divine bundle and the Cane Weave embossing folder for a sweet and classic design.

Carroll Ann A’s swap card also features the Horse and Sleigh online exclusives bundle! The pretty DSP makes these card super easy!

Jennie T’s swap card features the Perched in a Tree stamp set and the lovely Winter Meadow DSP.

Kathi D’s swap card uses a few of my favorites the Shaded Spruce die cut is from the Christmas Classics bundle and the NOEL is cut using Gold Foil paper and is from the Joy of Noel bundle all are available in the Joy Of Christmas Suite including the Joy of Christmas DSP that she used!

Lyn L’s swap card also uses the popular Joy of Christmas and Joyful Specialty DSP in varying sized strips for a fun and colorful Christmas card. The sentiment is from the Merriest trees stamp set.

Christmas Classics sentiment is the focal point of Rachelle M’s swap card with Adhesive Backed Sparkle gems to steal the show around the heat embossed sentiment!

This swap card was a late entry from August’s swap but Sue D’s card was worth the wait. The Stars At Night hybrid embossing folder bundle is a stunner and this card does not disappoint!

Jennie T’s swap card uses the Saint Nicholas stamp set and Night of Navy, Boho Blue and Very Vanilla cardstock, the Shining Brightly DSP in 1″ strips, Gold embossing powder and Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems! Fun Card!

Lori V’s card is one of my favorites using the Beary Cute bundle and a great fun fold which I will highlight in an upcoming blog post – stay tuned is such a cute card!

I hope you enjoyed the samples and that it inspires you to create your own artwork to send to your special friends and family this Christmas season! Now go create some art – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Above It All Bundle (English)

[162173]

$46.75

Beary Cute Bundle (English)

[162023]

$42.25

Christmas Classics Bundle (English)

[161977]

$52.00

Horse & Sleigh Bundle (English)

[162126]

$52.00

Joy Of Noel Bundle (English)

[161967]

$48.50

Night Divine Bundle (English)

[161997]

$48.50

Perched In A Tree Bundle (English)

[159799]

$53.00

Stars At Night Bundle (English)

[162007]

$56.50

Trucking Along Bundle (English)

[162306]

$41.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

A Walk In The Forest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162377]

$12.50

Beary Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162015]

$12.50

Joy Of Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161958]

$12.50

O Holy Night 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161986]

$12.50

One Horse Open Sleigh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162118]

$12.50

Winter Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162133]

$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

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Above It All Dies

[162172]

$32.00

Christmas Classics Dies

[161976]

$37.00

Joy Of Noel Dies

[161965]

$30.00

Magical Meadow Dies

[162143]

$37.00

Merriest Trees Dies

[162047]

$37.00

Night Divine Dies

[161996]

$27.00

Stars At Night Hybrid Embossing Folder

[162006]

$39.00

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wonderful wedding card

by nataliegramleystamps | Oct 6, 2023 | card samples, embossing folders, my favorites, techniques

Well tomorrow is a special day in our family, we gain a daughter and celebrate with a beautiful wedding for our eldest son! I wanted to make special cards for both my future daughter and my forever son! I talk about happy accidents all the time and I knew that I wanted to do an embossed silver and white on white card with vellum. I purchased the Painted Posies 3D embossing folder forever ago but never used it! So the very first time I used it was for these cards and it will always remind me of this special day! Happy Accident!

Measurements:
BASE” Basic White 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Vellum layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White scrap for the sentiment piece

Only a few items but I am so pleased with the finished product!

I wanted a smaller banner die that I had so I used the partial die cut process that I highlighted a while back. I used a scrap of Basic White cardstock and inked the Here’s to Beautiful Beginnings & Happily Every Afters sentiment in Versamark and sprinkled Silver embossing powder over it from our Metallics Embossing Powders pack.

Using a heat tool, I heat set the powder just until it melts creating a gorgeous embossed silver sentiment!

I used one of the banner dies from the Nested Essentials die set but I wanted it smaller to nestle around the sentiment so I die cut twice matching up the die edges to create a smaller banner!

I embossed the vellum layer with the absolutely gorgeous Painted Posies 3D embossing folder.

I placed Stampin’ Dimensionals behind the sentiment piece and added it to the Painted Posies embossed vellum layer and tied the White 1/2″ Iridescent ribbon below the sentiment.

Because vellum is tricky to attach without the adhesive showing I only placed adhesive on the back of the ribbon and behind the sentiment piece and adhered it to the base card!