Becky's Stampin' Studio

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Framed Violets Basic Card

This idea comes from Amy Koenders. She always makes such good use of all products in a Suite. This one is no exception! In addition to the Framed Violets coordinating stamps, dies, and DSP, she has also used the Shimmering Stripes Specialty paper and Adhesive-Baked Blooms, as well as the Fern Embossing Folder and Fern & Flora Dies! Makes for a neat card!

Measurements:

Fresh Freesia: 1/2 sheet, 3 1/4" x 4 3/8"
Basic White: 2 pcs @ 4" x 5 1/4", 1/4 sheet (stamped images), scraps
Peaceful Pine (N): scraps
Violet Dreams (N) (OE): 1 1/2" x 5 1/4" (Peaceful Pine print)
Shimmering Stripes: 2 3/4" x 4"

To Make this Card:

Emboss one White layer with Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to folded Fresh Freesia card base.
Attach DSP strip to left side, over embossed piece.
Stamp scalloped oval in Fresh Freesia ink onto piece of Freesia cardstock. Die cut with corresponding die.
Die cut oval insert from new, Shimmering Stripes Specialty Paper. Adhere to center of scalloped piece.
Stamp 2 "violet sprigs" on piece of White in Peaceful Pine ink. Color with Blends and die cut with corresponding die. I also added Wink of Stella to the flowers.
Die cut 2, smaller Ferns from the Fern & Flora Dies. Cut the 3 "leaves" from the Framed Violet Dies, all from Peaceful Pine cardstock.
Add the 2 "ferns" to the oval, first.
Then adhere the 2 "violet sprigs" as shown.
And, lastly, add the 3 die cut "leaves".
Add assembled oval to card front with Dimensionals.
Stamp sentiment in Peaceful Pine ink. Cut out with stitched circle from the Stylish Shapes dies. Add to card front, as shown.
Finish front with Basic Rhinestones for flower centers, and one Adhesive-Backed Blooms.
Finish the inside, with a partial stamp of the "violet sprig" in Peaceful Pine. Color with Blends and add Rhinestones.

Product List

Framed Violets Bundle (English)

[168194]

$49.50

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

[168186]

$17.00

Shimmering Stripes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[168197]

$10.50

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

$14.00

Peaceful Pine 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[167691]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

[155611]

$11.00

Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad

[167679]

$14.00

Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155518]

$12.00

Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[167668]

$12.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Fern & Flora Dies

[168991]

$35.00

Fern & Flora 3 D Embossing Folder

[167744]

$11.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$10.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

Adhesive Backed Blooms

[168198]

$8.50

Monday, August 3, 2026

Framed Violet and Foiled Swiss Dots

I saw a similar sample using the Impressions dies along with the Framed Violets dies. Of course, I added my own twist and added gold foiled Swiss Dots on Secret Sea cardstock and the Shimmering Stripes DSP for the center of the label. This is actually a really clean & simple card!

Measurements:

Gorgeous Grape: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE, 1/2" x 3 7/8" strip, 2" x 3" (label), scrap
Peaceful Pine (N): 4 1/8" x 5 3/8", scraps
Secret Sea: 3 7/8" x 5 1/4"
Fresh Freesia: scraps
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4" (inside)
Violet Dreams (N)(OE): 2 1/2" x 3 7/8" (Secret Sea print)
Shimmering Stripes DSP(N) (OE): 2" x 3" (inside label)

To Make this Card:

Add Peaceful Pine layer to folded Gorgeous Grape card base.
Hot foil Secret Sea layer in Gold Foil with Swiss Dots die. Adhere to front of card.
Also, add Violet DSP to the top of the card.
Adhere the Grape strip to the front, over the "seam".
Die cut label from Phrases & Frames Impressions die. Then, go back and run it through, again, with the Impressions mat.
Add to front of card, over Grape strip, with Dimensionals.
Die cut center oval from Shimmering Stripes DSP. Stamp with sentiment of your choice in Secret Sea Ink. Blot ink. Then, add to center of "label" with Dimensionals.
Next, die cut flowers in Gorgeous Grape and Fresh Freesia. Die cut all 3 leaves in Peaceful Pine.
Arrange die cuts onto front of card as shown.
Embellish flowers with Adhesive-Backed Blooms. I also added a small Freesia bow.
Finish the inside with layer of White. Add die cut leaves and flowers as desired. Center of flower was a Basic Rhinestone.

Product List

Phrases & Frames Bundle (English)

[167587]

$49.50

Framed Violets Dies

[168193]

$30.00

Swiss Dots Hot Foil Die

[170075]

$36.00

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

[168186]

$17.00

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

$14.00

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146987]

$14.00

Peaceful Pine 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[167691]

$14.00

Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165624]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Shimmering Stripes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[168197]

$10.50

Gold Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls

[170066]

$12.00

Stampin' Hot Foil System Na & Craft Class

[170009]

$160.00

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

[165285]

$11.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Fresh Freesia 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Satin Ribbon

[168199]

$10.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

Adhesive Backed Blooms

[168198]

$8.50

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Hot Foiled Butterfly Flight & Garden Silhouette

Hot Foiling is just so stunning! I found this gorgeous card by Kathryn Howe, in blues that I just had to try! While I have probably been playing more with the Gold Foil, this one uses Silver! (And, we also have a gorgeous Light Pink). I foiled the Garden Silhouette in Silver Foil onto Balmy Blue, and colored the butterflies in Balmy Blue, Hydrangea Hue, and Blueberry Bushel as she suggested! The Hot Foiling pairs just beautifully with traditional Heat Embossing, as the "label" is heat embossed! Isn't it just gorgeous??

Measurements:

Hydrangea Hue (N): 1/2 sheet, scrap
Balmy Blue: 1/4 sheet
Basic White: 2 pcs @ 4" x 5 1/4" (1 for butterflies, 1 of inside)

To Make this Card:

Heat Foil the Garden Silhouette Die in Silver Foil onto Balmy Blue piece. Then, trim to 4" x 5 1/4".
Adhere to folded Hydrangea Hue card base.
Next, Heat Foil the Butterfly Flight Die in Silver Foil onto White piece. Before cutting with corresponding cutting die, color in the "butterflies" using the included masks. I used Blending Brushes and Balmy Blue, Hydrangea Hue, and Blueberry Bushel inks. Then, die cut with cutting die.
I like to shape the butterflies with a bone folder, before adding to card front.
Next take the "label" from the Framed Violet Dies and heat emboss in Silver. Stamp desired sentiment in Hydrangea Hue ink.
I added this "label" to the card, first, with Dimensionals, before adding all the butterflies.
I added these with strips of Tear & Tape.
I finished with Basic Rhinestones for the butterfly "heads" and on the label.