Lost Lagoon - nataliegramleystamps

embossed designs mix and match cards and envelopes card

by nataliegramleystamps | Mar 4, 2026 | card samples, die cutting, Mix and Match, techniques

We have such a great catalog but sometimes it is overwhelming and very cool things can easily be missed. One of those items is the Embossed Designs Mix and Match cards and envelopes, on page 25 of the current annual catalog. These cards and envelopes come in two embossed designs: stripes on the card front and envelope flaps and polka dots. The package contains 10 cards and envelopes, 5 of each design for $10.00. Order # is #165358. I used the striped design for the card design.

Measurements:
BASE: folded card designs is 4 1/4″ x 6 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″, 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″

Blend the top 2/3 of the 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ layer of Basic White with Soft Sea Foam ink and Lost Lagoon ink. Blend the bottom 1/3 of the layer with Real Red ink.

Stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink three ladybug images from the Springtime Scenes stamp set from the Online Exclusives March Release that dropped yesterday.

Run the layer through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the Base#1, thin die adaptor #2 and two cutting plates #3 with one of the circle dies from the Springtime Scenes die set on the top of the blended layer and cut out each of the three ladybugs.

Take the smaller scrap of Basic White CS and blend with the Lost Lagoon and Soft Sea Foam inks and blending brushes.

Stamp “You brighten my day” with Tuxedo Black memento ink onto the smaller blended scrap of Basic White CS.

Adhere the die cut to the top of the Embossed Designs card.

Die cut the sentiment blended piece and adhere it below the circle die on the card front.

Adhere the ladybugs around the circle die – some directly to the card some popped up on Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Adhere three embellishments to the card – the clear circles from the Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes.

These overlooked cards and envelopes create some elevated and easy cards and envelopes. Try this item soon and create some artwork one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

P.S. The Springtime Scenes dies are currently unavailable to order so they will not appear below on the photo links until they are available.

Product List

Springtime Scenes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167457]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Embossed Designs Mix & Match Specialty Cards & Envelopes

[165358]

$10.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

$9.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$9.00

Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad

[147102]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

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

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$15.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes

[167005]

$8.00

← more color mondays - bubble bath, pretty in pink and pool party introducing garden poetry new march online exclusive suite →

snowy delight bundle card

by nataliegramleystamps | Sep 5, 2025 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, die cutting, masks, new catalog, stamps ink paper

This fun winter card will be on be one of the. featured cards at my upcoming card class and with the new Snowy Delights Bundle with coordinating dies and masks it is super easy to make!

UPCOMING CLASS SCHEDULE:
*Card Class Design A
**Card Class Design B
***Card Class Design C

*September 9th – Greenville Area Library 4:30pm – 6:30pm * (RSVP to library)
*September 15th – Conneaut Lake Library 1pm – 3pm
(RSVP to library)
**September 23rd – Linesville Library 2pm – 4pm**. (RSVP to library)
***September 29th – studio class 1pm – 3pm (RSVP to me) same format as library classes 4 cards for $10***
*Card designs for the Greenville Area library and the Conneaut Lake Library classes are the same –
**the designs for the Linesville Library and ***studio class are different from the other classes!

Measurements:
BASE: Azure Afternoon CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″ , 3/4″ x 4 1/4″
scrap for snowflake die

Whenever I am stamping a larger format stamp image I turn it stamp side up and place the ink pad directly on the stamp image.

I think this gives you better coverage and control as you can see where you are inking!

I stamped the large snowflake image from the Snowy Delights stamp set off the layer above and below – this creates the illusion of expanse!
I stamped in Blueberry Bushel ink.

Using the Snowy Delights Decorative Masks #1 and Balmy Blue ink and a blending brush – I colored in the two partial snowflakes.

Using the Snowy Delights Decorative Masks #2 and Lost Lagoon ink and a blending brush – I colored in the two partial snowflakes over the Balmy Blue ink.

Using the Snowy Delights Decorative Masks #4 and Azure Afternoon ink and a blending brush – I colored in the two partial snowflakes and the empty white space beside the two partial snowflakes.

Using the cluster of smaller snowflakes stamp image in Blueberry Bushel ink I stamped in between the two partial large snowflakes to add depth and texture.

Taking the extra 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer I stamped the large snowflake image off the bottom of the page in Blueberry Bushel ink.

I stamped the inside sentiment in Blueberry Bushel ink and blended the bottom edge with a blending brush and Blueberry Bushel ink for added color and texture.

Stamp the outside sentiment to the 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ strip, add the small snowflake stamp to the left-hand edge and blend the edges with a blending brush.

Adhere this layer to the inside of the card base.

Add the large snowflake die to the upper partial snowflake image – matching the die with the image and adhere with Multipurpose Glue.

Turn the layer over to the backside and cut the die that is hanging over the edge off.

Adhere this layer to the card front.

Pop up the sentiment strip on Stampin’ Dimensionals and add to the bottom third of the card front.

Add the new Frosted Iridescent Dots in the Blue color to the card front to finish off this lovely Wintery card in a soft coordinating style.

Try your hand at some masking today and go create some artwork of your very own – one mask- one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Snowy Delights Bundle (English)

[165809]

$65.50

Snowy Delights Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[165801]

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161719]

$14.00

Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161663]

$9.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$9.00

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

[147138]

$9.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

$9.00

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

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$15.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Snowy Delights Dies

[165807]

$37.00

Snowy Delights Decorative Masks

[165808]

$12.00

Frosted Iridescent Dots

[165766]

$9.00

← card sketch #111 - spooky halloween more color mondays - balmy blue, old olive and basic beige →

more color mondays – secret sea, lost lagoon, and misty moonlight

by nataliegramleystamps | Jun 16, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, In Colors, kits, masculine cards, more color mondays, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection

Today’s color challenge for this week’s More Color Mondays features Secret Sea, Lost Lagoon, and Misty Moonlight. This extended Z fold fun fold card is a paper pumpkin alternative for the Mountain Majesties May 2025 Paper Pumpkin.

Measurements:
BASE: Misty Moonlight CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″
Lost Lagoon CS: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
Envelope piece: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and scrap for die
PP card: 2 1/8″ x 5 1/4″
Secret Sea CS: scrap for die

Score the Misty Moonlight CS at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″.
Cut a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece out of the envelope.
Cut the Mountain Majesties card into a fourth 2 1/8″ x 5 1/4″.
Adhere the envelope piece onto the Lost Lagoon layer.
Adhere the 2 1/8″ card piece to the left hand side of the Lost Lagoon layer.

Die cut the Secret Sea scrap with one of the larger Spotlight on Nature dies.
Die cut the other side of the envelope with a smaller die cut from the Spotlight on Nature dies set.

Adhere the Secret Sea die cut above and to the right of the Lost Lagoon layer.
Adhere the Lost Lagoon layer onto the first panel of the z-fold.

Adhere the Two-toned Sparkle Gems around the card to finish it.

This is a fun alternative card from the May 2025 Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin.

Try a Paper Pumpkin subscription and see what alternatives you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$14.00

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$14.00

Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165624]

$14.00

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

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$15.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Spotlight On Nature Dies

[163580]

$35.00

Two Tone Sparkle Gems

[164633]

$9.50

← may demonstrator swap cards layout #104 beautiful gallery card →

bokeh background with golden greenery

by nataliegramleystamps | Jul 24, 2024 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, die cutting, stamps ink paper, techniques

Besides stamping, I love photography! The Bokeh effect has always reminded me of those pictures people take of Christmas lights where the lights are out of focus and there are loads of white circles covering the page – like the photo below!

For today’s blog post I am going to teach you an easy method for recreating this effect! All you need is a circle mask made from punches or dies and white ink!

Measurements:
BASE: Pretty Peacock: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Basic White: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ for masks
4″ x 5 1/4″ for the outside layer
scraps for die cut and sentiment piece.

I did a watercolor wash on an acrylic block. I used the Stampin’ Up! E acrylic block and applied ink direct to the block from the lemon Lime Twist ink pad directly onto the E block in the center.

I added Lost Lagoon to the left side of the block and Pretty Peacock to the right side.

I misted the surface of the acrylic block with water.
Spray enough water so that the ink starts to run together and dose not have a lot of beading on the surface.

Place the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer over the acrylic block and rub gently so that the water and ink absorb into the paper. Pick up and place another paper on the ink – you usually can get two impressions from one ink application – the second will be lighter but still pretty!
Allow to air dry or if in a hurry dry with the Heat Tool.

Every paper turns out with slight variations – I simply LOVE this technique for creating awesome watercolored backgrounds!

Here are some of the papers I created.

Create a mask with multiple different sized circle openings – I used the four smallest circles from the Stylish Shapes die set!
Place over the dried watercolor paper.

Using a Blending brush and the Craft White ink – I squeezed a few drops of re-inker in the ink lid and brushed the ink onto the blending brush.
Using a circular motion I applied the ink over the mask – in a variety of sizes and depths of color.

Remove the mask – reposition and repeat the blending brush ink application until the desired Bokeh effect is achieved.

Stamp a sentiment I chose a sentiment from the new Online Exclusives Greetings of the Season in Pretty Peacock. I fussy cut the sentiment and blended Pretty Peacock ink over the cut surface of the sentiment! I also cut a die from the Golden Greenery die set in Basic White scrap.

I adhered the watercolored layer to the Pretty Peacock base. I popped up the fussy cut sentiment piece onto the lower left hand corcer of the card front.

I popped up the die on mini Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhered it to the top right corner.

I added some white pearlescent sequins from the Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio to finish off the card.

This effect has always reminded me of Christmas lights so I thought it perfect for this first Christmas card of the season!

Try this Bokeh effect soon and let me know what

Product List

Golden Greenery Bundle

[164117]

$56.50

Golden Greenery Photopolymer Stamp Set

[164331]

$24.00

Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164325]

$25.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

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

[150880]

$11.50

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[147145]

$9.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

$9.00

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

$9.00

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

[147277]

$10.50

Whisper White Craft Stampin' Ink Refill

[101780]

$7.00

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 Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$15.00

Clear Block E

[118484]

$13.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Golden Greenery Dies

[164116]

$39.00

Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio

[161206]

$8.00

← more color mondays - lost lagoon, berry burst, and soft sea foam stamp and spritz watercolor technique →

more color mondays – lost lagoon, berry burst, and soft sea foam

by nataliegramleystamps | Jul 22, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, embossing folders, more color mondays, my favorites, stamps ink paper, techniques

Did you know that you can make your own glimmer paint? In every Stampin’ Up! color? All you need is one of our light colored Pearlized Enamel Effects, the white and silver will work best! For today’s More Color Monday we will be making our Shimmer Paint and painting the Spotlight on Nature flowers!

Measurements:
BASE: Lost Lagoon: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
layer: 3″ x 4″ die cut, with deckled rectangle
Basic White layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″
scraps for three circles from Spotlight on Nature dies
Berry Burst: 1″ x 4″
Soft Sea Foam: 1/4″ x 4″

In three of the four palette squares of the Silicon Mat from the Glass Mat Studio place a squeeze of white Pearlized Enamel Effects in each. Place one drop of each color: Lost Lagoon, Berry Burst, and Soft Sea Foam and mix into the enamel effects.

Stamp the flowers with Black Staz-on on Lost Lagoon card stock. With a water painter, paint the flower petals in Lost Lagoon shimmer paint. Allow to dry and paint the lower part of the flower petals in Berry Burst.

Paint the leaves in Soft Sea Foam shimmer paint.

Die cut three circles from the Spotlight on Nature dies from Basic White scraps. Paint each circle with each shimmer paint color.

Emboss the Basic White layer with the So Swirly embossing folder.

Adhere the So Swirly embossed layer to the Lost Lagoon card base.
Adhere the three painted circle dies onto the So Swirly embossed layer.
Below are two pictures of the circles taken from the side to show the shimmer and shine from the shimmer enamel paint!

Die cut the painted flowers with one of the Deckled Rectangle dies.
Pop up the flower image Lost Lagoon layer onto Stampin’ Dimensionals over the painted circles.

Stamp the happy birthday from the Sweetly Scripted Online Exclusives sentiment set in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto the Berry Burst piece of cardstock. and adhere across the flower piece.

I adhered five Iridescent Adhesive-backed discs to the card front.

I added a 1/4″ x 4″ piece of Soft Sea Foam scrap to the underside of the sentiment piece to draw that color into the mixture to finish the card!

What color will you mix up and try? All you need is the Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics and an ink refill! Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

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