Becky's Stampin' Studio

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Painted Pumpkin Tiered Wiper Card

I'm just loving this card fold! Stampin' Up!'s products are just perfect for so many "themes" and possibilities! Since I am using the Painted Patch Suite in club this month, I wanted to create a card using this fold, and the Painted Patch products! There is one sheet of "pumpkin" DSP that has pumpkins that can be cut out with 2 different dies, 3 different pumpkins each. So, I started by cutting out all those pumpkins! To save time in class, I decided to use those for the "wiper" images! Then, that gorgeous gate! Works perfect for the focal point with the Everyday Arches dies! Notice how nicely the curves of the 2 die cuts match! However, that pumpkin is a die cut one from Calypso Coral 2-tone cardstock. I used the darker side!! The Calypso Coral Arch layer, is the light side!

Measurements:

Pool Party: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", 4 1/4" x 4 1/2", 4 1/4" x 3 1/2", 4 1/4" x 2 1/2"; 3 pcs @ 1 1/8" x 6 3/4" (mechanisms); 3 pcs @ 3/8" x 2 1/2" (pop outs)
Painted Patch DSP (N): 4" x 5 1/4", 4" x 4 1/4", 4" x 3 1/4", 4" x 2 1/4", 5/8" x 4" strip, 3 die cut pumpkins
Calypso Coral 2-Tone Cardstock: 3 1/4" x 4 3/4" (arch), scrap (pumpkin)
Secret Sea: 3 3/4" x 5" (arch), scraps (hinges & handle)
Basic White: 4"x 5 1/4" (back); 3 1/2" square (gate)

To Make This Card:

Adhere corresponding DSP papers to the matching Pool Party bases. Set aside.
Now to create the 3 "mechanisms".
First score each piece at 3/4"- 3" - 3 3/4" - 6". Crease well.
You'll also need to mark a score "V's" along the 3 3/4" score line. First, make a pencil mark down 1/2". Then, make a pencil mark 1/2" from either side of the 3 3/4" score line. Draw a score line from each 1/2" ticks on the side down to the 1/2" tick on the score line, creating a "V". (See diagram)
Place Tear n Tape on one 3/4" end, then overlap with the other 3/4 end creating a "rectangle". Repeat for other 2 "mechanisms".
Lastly, tuck/crease the "V" score lines to the inside of the "rectangle". Crease really well.
Next, we'll add the "Pop Outs".
Take one mechanism, and lay it on the table with the "V" side up. Place a glue dot, or 2, on the "left" side of the "V", then take one of the Pop Outs and place the short end onto the glue dot with the narrow cut edge on the score line, and the long side even with the top, cut edge. Repeat for the other "mechanisms".
Now, to add the "mechanisms" to the card bases.
Place Tear n Tape on the long sides of the "rectangles".
Start with the largest base. Line up the back side of the mechanism to the right side and bottom of the base, adhere. Then, take the next base, and adhere to the other long side of this mechanism - the one with the "V". Also, lining this up with the outside edge and the bottom of the base. Continue until all 4 bases are together. Give it a try! Too fun!
Now to add the actual "Pop Outs"!
Select 3 pumpkins to add to the "arms". I started with a large one at the back and a smaller one near the front. Choose a color that you like for the middle one.
You'll notice that the last one extends WAY above the cut edge of the front, so we need to design the front piece to hide that.
For this one, I used the Everyday Arches. Die cut the largest from Secret Sea, and the next largest in 2-Tone Calypso Coral - lighter side up.. Glue together.
Next, die cut the "gate" from White. Trim off the outside "post".
Stamp sentiment in Secret Sea ink at the bottom of the Calypso Coral arch. Then, adhere White "gate" to the Coral arch, above the sentiment.
Die cut "hinges" & "handle", and pumpkin "stems" from Secret Sea.
Glue the hinges and handle as shown.
Now, decide a pumpkin to add to the front. I chose a die cut one from the darker side of the 2-Tone Calypso Coral. But, you also have other die cut pumpkins, or I also had some left-over "masked" pumpkins. The choice is yours! :)
Next, add the arch to the front of card, so that it hides the expended pumpking!
I added 2, large Secret Sea pearls to the front.
For the back, where you can sign and write your message, add the White piece, along with a strip of DSP, and, again, one of the many pumpkins you already have

Product List

Painted Pumpkins Bundle (English)

[168439]

$69.25

Painted Patch 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[168430]

$13.00

Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165624]

$14.00

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$14.00

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

[122925]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Calypso Coral 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166674]

$10.00

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

[165285]

$11.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls

[165192]

$8.50

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Pumpkin Patch Dutch Gate Fold

Oh, my! I was looking for inspiration for my club next week, using the MASKS from the Pumpkin Pumpkins Bundle. This one was just posted! It's a Dutch Gate Fold card, using the "gates" dies from this bundle, AND the "masked" pumpkins! This idea comes from the ladies at Stamping Before Anything Else! We WILL be doing this in club next Saturday! Those "masks" are too much fun!! LOVE the results!

Measurements:

Cajun Craze: 4 1/4" x 8 3/4" (base), 2 1/4" x 8 1/2" (gate)
Petal Pink: 2 pcs @ 3 1/4" x 3 1/2"
Painted Patch DSP (N): 3" x 4" (sm pumpkins)
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4" (inside), 1/4 sheet (pumpkins), scrap
Secret Sea: scraps

To Make this Card:

Score base @ 5 1/2". Crease well and adhere DSP to top flap.
Then, add White layer to "inside".
Score "gate" on one side @ 2 1/8". Lay base onto the "gate" with the left cut edge against the score line. Then, wrap the other side of the "gate" around to the front, so it fits! (Real scientific, huh!)
Now, adhere the center of the "gates" to the back of the "base". Set this aside.
Next, take the #1 mask. Mark the notch on your scrap paper, and then adhere to 1/4 sheet of White with removeable tape.
Burnish Petal Pink ink onto mask #1 with Blending Brush. For this one, I used a large Blending Brush.
Remove that mask, and line up mask #2. This one is Calypso Coral Ink. I used a large Blending Brush.
Remove that mask, and line up mask #3. This one is Cajun Craze ink. Again, I used a large Blending Brush.
The last mask we will use for the pumpkings is #4. For this one, you will use Secret Sea ink with a SMALLER Blending Brush! Tada! The pumpkins are done!
Take the 2 coordinating dies and cut these out. I only used 4 of the 6 pumpkins. Set this aside.
Now, for the "gates". Die cut 2 "gate" pieces from the 2 Petal Pink pieces.
Take your Detailed Scissors (i.e. Paper Snips), and remove the "outter post".
Carefully, glue the "gates" to the front flaps. Start at the fold and work your way to the center crease. DO NOT place glue on the center "board". The gate WILL EXTEND above the flaps. Repeat for the other side. This overlaps left to right.
Next, die cut the "details" for the "gate" from Secret Sea scrap.
Adhere the "hinges" to the gates, wait for the "handles" until the pumpkins are glued.
Now, add 2 pumpkins to the front gate, and one to the back. Now, you can add the "handles".
Open the "gates" and add one of the larger pumpkins to the inside.
Next, cut a "label" from the Sweet Words and Labels dies. Stamp sentiment in Secret Sea ink. Add to front with Dimensionals.
Finish with a knot of Calypso Coral Ribbon (N). I also added small Coral Painted Patch dots to the "hinges" and scattered onto the label.

Product List

Painted Pumpkins Bundle (English)

[168439]

$69.25

Painted Patch 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[168430]

$13.00

Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165624]

$14.00

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

$14.00

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

[165285]

$11.00

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

$9.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$9.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147108]

$9.00

Sweet Words & Labels Dies

[167627]

$37.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Calypso Coral With Copper Border 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon

[168444]

$9.00

Painted Patch Adhesive Backed Dots

[168443]

$9.00

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

DSP Fun Fold from Grand Rapids Event

Oh, my! I'm back from a fabulous Stampin' Up! event in Grand Rapids, MI (all their events are fabulous)! Of course, in addition to all the inspiring info, we also got to stamp!! :) For the first time, SU! hosted a shoebox swap, where we take our own idea, and supplies for others to make, while we make theirs. So much fun. We only had time for 5, but we swapped for others. One of those cards was this one!! So fun, and so easy to do! It is just a 5 1/2" x 12" piece of DSP, with a few easy creases, and voila! The top one is the color combo I had from the Moonlit Flora DSP, and the second set was her sample using a different sheet from the same DSP! Totally different look! Give it a try! Sadly, I don't know who to give credit to for this one!

Measurements:

Moonlit Flora DSP: 5 1/2" x 12", 1" x 3 1/2" (inside)
Golden Glow (N): 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" (label)
Basic White: 3 3/4" x 5 1/4" (inside), 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" (label)

To Make this Card:

Score DSP base @ 2" - 4" - 8" - 10" (or 2" & 4" from ea side)
Start by creasing along score lines creating a "gate" fold".
Then, take each corner and fold it back until the top (or bottom) edge. is even with the crease, creating a triangle. When all corners are completed, you should have a "belly band" of the reverse side showing!
Next, place the White piece inside, along with a strip of DSP.
For the outside label, cut one larger label from the inside, contrasting color, and the next, smaller size from White. I used the dies from the Sweet Words and Labels Dies. (OE)
Stamp sentiment in the reverse color ink, on the White label, and then layer to 2 labels together!
Add the left half of the label to the left side of the "gate" fold.
Finish with scattered 2026 InColor Dots.