Becky's Stampin' Studio

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Cutest Crew Double "Z" Fold

I just love this bundle! And, I've only used the birds! I didn't want to offend anyone! This time I created one card, and colored both the puppies and kitties so that you can choose either (or both!) I found this one somewhere and saved it. I like the little paw prints on the side, and how nicely the strip of animals fits on the cardstock strip.

Measurements:

Gray Granite: 1/2 sheet, 1 1/8" x 8 1/2"
Delicate Dreams DSP (OE): 2 pcs @ 1 7/8" x 5 1/4", 1" x 8 1/8" (Crumb Cake print)
Basic White: 3 1/4" square (circle), 1 1/4" x 4 1/4" strip (image), 4" x 5 1/4" inside

To Make this Card:

To create the base "Z" fold, fold the Gray Granite base in half, and then fold the front back on itself, so that the cut edge touches the fold.
Adhere one DSP piece to the front, and the other to the inside. I flipped the patterns for a little interest, but do whatever you like.
Before you add the White layer inside, you'll want to stamp the little paw prints along the right side in Crumb Cake ink. They really do line up quite easily. (Another option, is to die cut the paws on a strip of a shade of brown, and add those instead).
Next, stamp the puppies or kitties in black ink onto a strip of White. Color in with blends as shown. I used pairs of "browns" and the Gold Glow colors. I also added a little Wink of Stella to flowers, scarves, tongue. Then, die cut with corresponding die.
Now, die cut largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies from White square.
Stamp sentiment in Gray Granite ink, set aside.
Now, for the strip of cardstock. Score at 2 1/8" - 4 1/4". Also, score the DSP strip the same. Fold both into a "Z". Adhere together, section by section, with Multipurpose Glue.
Fold the strip into a "Z". Place glue onto the wrong side of the exposed areas, then adhere onto the card front, as shown. (Note: The idea had this adhered to the center of the card, so that's what I did, but I think next time I think I'd put it a little lower.)
Then, center the circle onto the card front/strip, and add the strip with the "animals" so that it crosses the bottom of the circle, and lands on the center of the strip.
Finish with scattered 2026 InColor Dots, Iridescent Pearls on the smaller flowers and small bow in Crisp Cantaloupe.

Product List

Cutest Crew Bundle (English)

[167149]

$45.00

Delicate Dreams 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[167498]

$16.50

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146983]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad

[166648]

$12.00

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

[147118]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$11.00

Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154886]

$12.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154904]

$12.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

$12.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$12.00

Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[167682]

$12.00

Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[167669]

$12.00

Hydrangea Hue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[167666]

$12.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$10.00

Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[167552]

$9.00

Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels

[158987]

$8.00

2026–2028 In Color™ Dots

[167546]

$9.00

Friday, August 14, 2026

Two-Color Cutest Crew

I apologize that the next few posts are using that darling Cutest Crew Bundle - which IS still available in the online store. I found this delightful 2-color card using Pecan Pie and Poppy Parade. I just love this color combination! Again, I used 2 color "brown" Blends color combinations to color the puppies - however, instead of Pecan Pie, which was a little too dark, I used our new Golden Glow! It's perfect!! I also used a soon-to-be-released (Sept 1) Embossing Folder, Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder. This is just adorable!

Measurements:

Pecan Pie : 1/2 sheet, 4 " x 5 1/4"
Poppy Parade: 1" x 5 1/2", scraps
Basic White: 3 1/4" square (circle), 1 1/4" x 4 1/4" (stamped image), scrap, 4" x 5 1/4" (inside)

To Make this Card:

Run Pecan Pie layer through new Embossing Folder. Adhere to folded Pecan Pie card base.
Die cut largest Stylish Shapes Die circle from square of White. Adhere to front of card.
Die cut 2 "decorative strips" from Poppy Parade, along with 2 "sets" of "butterflies".
Trim the 2"decorative strips "to approximately 4 1/4" (so they don't hang off the card base.) Set aside.
Stamp "puppies" onto strip of White. Color with Blends as shown. Add contrasting Poppy Parade accents as you can. Die cut.
Stamp sentiment in Poppy Parade ink. Die cut with Banner from Stylish Shapes Dies.
Ok. Now, to arrange this onto the circle.
I started with the 2 "decorative strips". Attach them near the bottom 1/2 of the circle, criss-crossing them, a little "tighter" to the Right, because I added the sentiment a little off-center and to the right. You can play with this to give you the look that appeals to you.
I then added the sentiment over the strips with Dimensionals.
Next, add the "puppies". They almost go across the center of the circle. I attached them with Dimensionals.
Finish by adding the larger "butterflies" to the open areas of the circle with Glue Dots, as well as Pecan Pie dots from the Earthy Matt Dots.

Product List

Cutest Crew Bundle (English)

[167149]

$45.00

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]

$14.00

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad

[166648]

$12.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$12.00

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147275]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

$12.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154904]

$12.00

Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154886]

$12.00

Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[167682]

$12.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Earthy Matte Dots

[167213]

$9.00

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Hydrangea Hue Phrases & Frames

This card is so simple, and yet, so stunning! It features the Phrases & Frames Impressions Dies and the gorgeous Bloom Boutique DSP, all layered together for a beautiful card! This would be awesome in all of the 5 new InColors. So quick to make, and great to have on hand!

Measurements:

Hydrangea Hue (N): 1/2 sheet, 3" x 4 1/4", 5/8" x 4"
Bloom Boutique DSP (N): 3 3/8" x 4 7/8"
Basic White: 4 3/8" x 5 3/4", 2" x 3", 4" x 5 1/4" (inside)

To Make this Card:

Center and adhere DSP piece to folded Hydrangea Hue card base.
Next, die cut and "impress" the 3 "frames". To do that, die cut each "frame". Try to leave the cut image in the die. Switch "sandwich" for Impressing" (it's on the Impressions Plate packaging.) Flip the "frame" over, add the Impressions Plate (it's really a silicone mat) and 3D Embossing Plate. Easy peasy, and oh so cool!
Place Dimensionals (I used Foam Adhesive Strips and they are a little high.) on the largest "frame". Adhere to front of card, you should not see any cut edges of the DSP.
Now, add the next "frame" in Hydrangea Hue "frame".
Lastly, I added the smallest "frame" with Dimensionals. Leave the center oval until you've stamped your sentiment in Hydrangea Hue ink. The coordinating stamps are just perfect for this little oval!
Place Dimensionals on the Oval, and place in the center of the "frame".
Finish inside with White layer, and DSP strip.
Finish the front with small Hydrangea Hue Ribbon bow, and scattered InColor Dots.