Becky's Stampin' Studio

Friday, October 31, 2025

Peaceful Garden Triple Bridge Z-Fold Card

I found this awesome interactive-fold card on Facebook. I just loved it!! It was unlike anything I could remember seeing. It took me awhile to track down the info, but I finally found it! The one I found, was designed by Connie Stewart, earlier this month. She called it a Triple Bridge Z-Fold Card. She also had free instructions and an awesome video to go with it! I tried her one using the Traditions of Christmas Bundle. (I'll share it soon, too!) But, I created this one using the Peaceful Garden Bundle..a "Becky Original" for my Stamp Club this month! I was really pleased with my result!

Measurements:

Secret Sea (N): 8" x 11"
Misty Moonlight: 4" x 5 1/4" (back message layer), 2 1/4" x 3 3/4" (label)
Basic White: 3 3/4" x 5" (back message layer), 2" x 4 1/4" (label message), scrap (dove)
Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper (N)(MC): scrap
Peaceful Garden DSP (N) (MC): 6 pcs @ 1 1/8" x 4", 2 5/8" x 4" (center layer) (I started with a 4" strip, and cut most of these from it). (back side of "doves); 3 pcs @ 1" x 5 1/4" (long z-fold), 3 pcs @ 1" x 1 1/8" (short z-fold) (doves) - pay attention to direction!

To Make this Card:

Cut the "base" and "Z-fold" pieces from the larger Secret Sea piece!
First, with the 11" at the top, score at 1 3/8" - 2 3/4"
Next, with the 8" at the top, CUT at 4 1/4". You'll be left with a strip that is 3 3/4" x 11", and scored at one end only.
Cut the 3 3/4" x 11" strip into 3- 1 1/4" pieces!
Take the larger piece, and score the opposite end at 1 3/8" and 2 3/4" as well. Create "Z" folds at each end. Crease well.
Now, select 4 of the 6 - 1 1/8" strips and adhere them to the corresponding "z's".(the 2 on each outside).
Next, we'll work with the 3 "bridges". Fold the scored end of each strip in a "Z". If there is any cardstock extending, trim it now.
Adhere the longer strips to the long edges, and the smaller pieces right next to the longer edges. The last one is left undecorated, for now. (Note: my DSP is DIRECTIONAL. These "bridges" go in opposite directions, so think ahead! The top and bottom go one way, and the middle "bridge" gets flipped the other way, so turn DSP accordingly, so when the "bridges" are mounted all the DSP is going the "right" direction!)
Now, to adhere the "bridges" to the card base.
First, you'll want to make sure each "bridge" fits correctly before you adhere it! Do a "trial run" by placing it in it's finished position, and close card as it will be meant to close. It is a little "bulky" in the creases, but that's to be expected. What you don't want, are the edges extending PAST the score lines. If they are, do some trimming, where you can!
Flip each of the "bridges" over. Place Tear n Tape on the remaining 1" area, and the far end of the long strip.
To adhere these, do the top and bottom "bridges" first! Line up the corner of the LONG edge to the corner of the top "Z". Fold card into position, and the other cut edge will line up with the crease on the other side. Test fold, and then adhere, well.
Repeat for the top "bridge" as well.
The center "bridge" is centered between the other two. It gets adhered in the same manner but opening the other way. So cool!
Fold entire card flat, to fit in an envelope!
You aren' t done, yet!
Take the last 2 - 1 1/8" strips and adhere them inside, OVER, the tabs.
The center piece gets adhered to the center!
NOW, the base is done!
For this one, I tried a few different things, and settle on Connie's version for her Traditions of Christmas design. This uses a "label" in Misty Moonlight, and a "sentiment" stamped in Misty Moonlight, and die cut with one of the dies from the Traditional Labels bundle.
That will fit nicely centered on the center "bridge".
I also added a die cut dove, with a shimmer "olive branch".
I finished the front with a knot of Silver-edge Ribbon,.and a couple clear Faceted Snowflakes.
For the back, where you can write your message, I added 2 layers of cardstock, and stamped a sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink with a message from the Traditional Labels Bundle.

Product List

Peace On Earth Bundle (English)

[165925]

$38.50

Traditional Labels Bundle (English)

[165865]

$43.00

Peaceful Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[165917]

$12.50

Peaceful Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Paper

[165929]

$10.50

Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165624]

$14.00

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

[153081]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$9.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Misty Moonlight & Silver Edged 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Ribbon

[165931]

$10.00

Faceted Snowflakes

[166077]

$10.00

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Gathering Moments Clean & Simple Card #2

Here is another clean & simple card that uses the gorgeous Gathering Together DSP! It is another creation by Akiko Sudano! This one uses the sheet with the White background, so the label and stamped images are also on White. It is also an awesome layout and color combination.

Measurements:

Old Olive: 1/2 sheet
Crushed Curry: 2 pcs @ 3 3/4" x 5" (1 inside)
Cajun Craze: 2 1/2" x 4"
Basic White: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" (inside), 1 3/4" x 3 3/8" (front), scraps
Gathering Together DSP (N) (MC): 3 5/8" x 3 3/4" (white bg), 1 1/4" x 3 5/8", 1/2" x 3 1/2" (inside) (cajun print - back side)

To Make this Card:

Adhere to DSP pieces to Crushed Curry layer. You will have a narrow 1/16" border. I overlapped the 1 1/4" piece a little over the leaf piece.
Attach to folded Old Olive base with pieces of Foam Adhesive Sheet.
Stamp larger "leaf" in Old Olive, medium "leaf" in Crushed Curry, "sprig" in Cajun Craze, and "acorn" in Early Espresso. Die cut with corresponding dies. Set aside.
Die cut Cajun Craze "label" using the Textured Notes dies.
Stamp sentiment in Early Espresso ink at bottom of White layer. Then, arrange die cut pieces in upper left corner as shown, adding a bow of Early Espresso Linen Thread before adding the final, "acorn" with a Dimensional.
Adhere "label" to front of card.
Finish inside with White piece mounted to Crushed Curry. Stamp sentiment and "sprig" in Early Espresso, and strip of DSP to the bottom
Finish the front with new, scattered Streaked Dots

Product List

Gathering Moments Bundle (English)

[165980]

$56.50

Gathering Together 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[165969]

$16.50

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$14.00

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131199]

$14.00

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

[119684]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$9.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$9.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$9.00

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

$9.00

Textured Notes Dies

[165555]

$31.00

Foam Adhesive Sheets

[152815]

$8.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack

[165986]

$9.00

Streaked Dots

[165902]

$9.00

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Amber Autumn Watercolor Blending

This card is the result of a post directly from Stampin' Up! sent to demonstrators! I fell in love and new that I had to share it! It utilizes a neat technique done with ink, Blending Brushes, spritzer and watercolor paper! The effect will be different every time!

Measurements:

Very Vanilla: 1/2 sheet, 1 1/8" x 2 5/8"
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Cajun Craze: 1/2" x 3"
Crushed Curry: scrap

To Make this Card:

Take Watercolor Paper and Blending Brushes and add random color to the Watercolor Paper, overlapping colors. I used Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, and Blackberry Bliss.
Next, take a spritzer filled with water, and spray over ink. Allow to sit and blend, and then dab with a tissue. Then allow to dry. A Heat Tool can help speed up this process.
Once dry, and it may curl, die cut with "leafy frame" from the Amber Autumn bundle. You will need to run it back and forth several times, as the Watercolor Paper is thick!
Now, you can adhere it to the card front.
Next, take the Vanilla "label" piece and emboss with Copper.
Add a strip of Cajun Craze underneath and add to card front with Dimensionals.
Die cut a Crushed Curry "leaf" from the Amber Autumn Dies.
Tie a bow with Linen Thread and add to label behind "leaf".
Finish with scattered Purple Shimmer Gems.
For the inside, I embossed the sentiment in Copper Embossing.