Becky's Stampin' Studio

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.

Product List

Prayers & Promises Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167014]

$20.00

Moonlit Flora 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167737]

$13.00

Golden Glow 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[167685]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad

[167679]

$14.00

Sweet Words & Labels Dies

[167627]

$37.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

2026–2028 In Color™ Dots

[167546]

$9.00

Friday, August 28, 2026

All Aflutter Tiered Wiper Card

I just love this fold and the surprise that pops out when you pull it open! This version uses the gorgeous, new Bloom Boutique DSP in Hydrangea Hue paired with the All Aflutter Bundle! This sample was actually designed by Lisa Curcio, and I just love it! Notice that her "pop out" "arms" are Window Sheets!! Kind of quirky so you don't see the "mechanisms"!

Measurements:

Hydrangea Hue (N): 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 1/4 x 4 1/2" (front arch)
Bloom Boutique DSP (N): 4" x 5 1/4", 4" x 4 1/4", 4" x 3 1/4", 4" x 2 1/4".
Basic White: 4"x 5 1/4" (back); 3" x 4 1/4" (arch), 2 pcs @ 3 1/4" x 3 1/2" (butterflies)
Window Sheet: 3 pcs @ 3/8" x 2 1/2" (pop outs)

To Make this Card:

Adhere corresponding DSP papers to the matching Hydrangea Hue 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 5/8". 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 (window sheet strip) 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"!
Stamp the 3 butterflies, twice, in Hydrangea Hue ink. Stamp, again, with stamped off solid image. Then, punch out both sets.
Next, decide which order you want the butterflies to go and adhere them to the strips that are sticking out. making sure nothing extends. Trim the "strips" showing beyond the images, as needed.
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 Hydrangea Hue, and the next largest in White.
I heat emboss the sentiment in Gold onto the White layer, and then glue the 2 arches together.
Then, add to front of card, hiding the popped up butterfly.
Finish the front by adding the remaining 3 butterflies.
For the back, I stamped the 3 butterflies on the back White piece.
Finish the front with scattered Hydrangea Hue Dots, and popped out butterfly "bodies".