Becky's Stampin' Studio

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Layered Nested Essentials Card

I've been continuing to work through the card folds from Liz Shannon of the UK! This one is quick and unique and uses the awesome Nested Essential Dies along with the beautiful Valley in Bloom DSP and punched butterflies from the All Aflutter Bundle. Sadly, it fits in a 5 3/4" square envelope. I'll have to tweak it to fit into an A2 one!

Measurements:

Granny Apple Green: 3" x 11" (base), 5" x 6" (largest dies); 4" x 4 1/4" (smallest dies)
Basic White: 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" (inside); 1 1/2" x 3 3/4" (outside)
Valley in Bloom DSP (N): 2 3/4" x 5 1/4" (beige plaid - front); 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" (outside floral); 1 1/2" x 3 3/4" (inside floral); 3" x 3 1/4" (beige plaid - butterflies)

To Make this Card:

Adhere the Plaid DSP to the folded Granny Apple Green card base.
Next, die cut 2 of the largest and 2 of the 3rd from the largest die shapes from Granny Apple Green.
Die cut one floral layer and one White layer from the 2nd of the largest die.
Die cut one floral layer and one White layer from the smallest dies.
Adhere one large Granny Apple Green cardstock piece and one smaller Granny Apple Green piece to the inside of card, matching the points to the top cut edge and gluing the bottom half to the inside of the card. (See above.) It's up to you how far apart or how close these 2 pieces are.
Adhere the larger White piece to the larger die cut, and the smaller floral piece to the smaller die cut.
Next, take the remaining dies and add them to the front, over the back dies, using them for the layout.
Adhere the larger floral piece to the larger die cut, and the smaller White piece to the smaller die cut.
Stamp the desired sentiment in Garden Green ink onto the smaller, White, front piece.
Lastly, stamp the detailed butterflies from the All Aflutter stamp set in Gray Granite ink onto a scrap of "plaid" DSP. Punch out with coordinating punch.
Shape and adhere to front of card with Mini Dimensionals.
Finish with embellishments of your choice.

Product List

All Aflutter Bundle (English)

[167570]

$41.25

Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167937]

$21.00

Valley In Bloom 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167935]

$13.00

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$9.00

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

[147118]

$9.00

Nested Essentials Dies

[161597]

$34.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$10.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

Unique Fold using Delicate Dreams DSP

I found this unique fold on a reel from the Totally Traced website. It's really interesting and easy to do (once I figured out the measurements)! And, of course, the DSP is just stunning! (And, not available, again!) I created this card for my aunt for her birthday. Happy Birthday, Marcia!

Measurements:

Secret Sea: 1/4 sheet, 3 3/8" x 9 1/4", scrap
Delicate Dreams DSP (OE): 4 1/8" x 5 3/8" (bronze arches), 4 3/8" x 5 1/4" (bronze sprigs); 3 1/4" x 4 3/8" (floral - top flap)
Basic White: 3" x 4 1/8"

To Make This Card:

Adhere DSP to Secret Sea 1/4 sheet base.
Next, take the other Secret Sea piece, and fold in half. Crease well. Adhere the floral DSP to the top.
Now, take the inside DSP piece and score at 1 5/8". Crease well. Then take the other side and fold so that cut edges meet, creating a "gate fold".
Adhere to the inside of the folded Secret Sea layer.
Next, take the White layer and stamp the "sprig" in the lower left corner in Crumb Cake. I also stamped the sentiment in Secret Sea ink.
Now, adhere to folded DSP.
Take this completed Secret Sea piece and adhere to top of "post card" base.
Finish with small, stamped sentiment stamped in Secret Sea, and punched with the Triple Banner punch. Layer this to a strip of Secret Sea cardstock, and add to front of card.
Finish with Moody Palette Dots on the front and inside.

Product List

Delicate Whispers Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167500]

$20.00

Relaxing Waterside Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167922]

$20.00

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

[167498]

$16.50

Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165624]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$9.00

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

[165285]

$11.00

Three Banner Punch

[167050]

$26.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Moody Palette Glossy Dots

[167180]

$8.00

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Window Sheet Easel Card

This was the card that caught my eye on Liz's card fold class! It looks like floating flowers! How fun!! And, it really is an easel card created with a Window Sheet. Who would have thought?? Of course, she used the gorgeous Valley in Bloom DSP and the dies from the Lily of the Valley dies. Such a unique card, unlike anything I've ever made!! (I did have to adjust it from a square card!) You have to give it a try! Enjoy!

Measurements:

Garden Green: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE
Granny Apple Green: 2: x 3 1/2"
Lemon Lime Twist: 4" x 5 1/4", 1" x 3 1/8" (sentiment)
Basic White: 2 pcs @ 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" (insides), 3/4" x 3" (sentiment), 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" (flower stems)
Window Sheet: 3 1/2" x 5 1/4"
Valley in Bloom DSP (N): 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" (corner floral)

To Make this Card:

Adhere Lemon Lime Twist layer to folded Garden Green card base.
Before adding corner floral DSP piece, stamp sentiment in Garden Green ink into opening left in DSP. Now, you can add it to the front of the card.
Now, to work on the inside.
Let's begin by die cutting 3 floral "sprigs" from White. Also, die cut 2 "leaves" from Granny Apple Green cardstock.
Color the "stems" of the "sprigs" with a Granny Apple Green Blends. Add a little color to the "leaves" with a Blending Brush and Garden Green ink. Set this aside for the moment.
Next, take the Window sheet, and score the short end at 1/2". You will need to push really hard to create the score line, and then use a bone folder to crease really firmly.
Tuck one of the White layers underneath, so that you can see well enough to add the flowers to it.
Arrange the 3 "sprigs" onto the Window Sheet. It is particularly difficult to glue onto acetate. So, I attached them with Mini Glue Dots on the flowers. You won't need to add one to each flower. Random dots work just fine.
Lastly add "leaves" to the arrangement using Tear n Tape.
Next, add the Window sheet to one of the White inside pieces with Tear n Tape, hooking the acetate over the edge of the layer. Then adhere the entire layer to the top part of the inside of the card. Notice the border is 3/8".
The other White inside piece can be added at this time.
Stamp sentiment onto white piece in Garden Green. Adhere to the Lemon Lime Twist layer.
Then, add this to the bottom inside with Dimensionals, so you have a "prop" for the "easel".
Finish front with embellishments of your choice.

Product List

Lily Of The Valley Bundle (English)

[167943]

$49.50

Valley In Bloom 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167935]

$13.00

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

$14.00

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$14.00

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144245]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Window Sheets

[142314]

$5.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$9.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$17.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Shimmering Dots

[167949]

$8.50

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Relaxing Waterside Bridge Card

I found this card that uses the lavender sheet from the gorgeous Scenic Coast DSP paired with the die cut chair from the Relaxing Waterside dies. I thought it just looked so relaxing! Perfect for a summer occasion. I also liked the use of a Bridge Fold for the card design. Just too fun!

Measurements:

Thick Basic White: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE
Basic White: 1/4 sheet (embossed), 3/4" x 4 1/4", scraps
Adhesive Sheet: scrap
Highland Heather: 3" x 4"
Golden Glow (N): 2" x 2 1/2"
Scenic Coast DSP (N): 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"

To Make this Card:

Run 1/4 sheet of White through Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder.
Fold card base in half. Create "Bridge" base, by cutting each side of front @ 1 1/4" from cut edge to fold.
Repeat for embossed quarter - i.e. cut 1 1/4" from each side (to keep pattern). Keep pieces in order.
To create "bridge", take the 3/4" strip and adhere it 1/2" from bottom of base of card, and to both sides of the outside flaps.
Now, add embossed strips to these front flaps with Multipurpose Glue
Next, take the DSP sheet. Remove 1 1/8" from each side. Again, keeping pattern in order, adhere the outside strips to the outside of areas of the inside of the card. Clear as mud, right. See picture above!
The center piece will get adhered on top of the embossed, center piece of the card design.
The "base" is now complete. Now, to decorate!
Die cut the chair in Highland Heather cardstock. The chair is 2-pieces AND the little "kick plate, front piece" comes off for added detail, or a constrast!. Adhere the 2 pieces together, and the extra piece as well.
Next, die cut the "net" from Golden Glow cardstock.
Lay out how you would like to assemble these 2 pieces, and then adhere to "bridge" with Multipurpose Glue.
Finish by stamping sentiment Highland Heather ink, and fussy cutting around it. I added it to the "net".
I also stamped the "coffee cup" in Highland Heather and die cut it out, and placed it on the chair.
I die cut the 3 sea gulls from white, after adding an adhesive sheet to the back first. (Much easier to adhere!) And added them to the front section.
For the inside, I stamped a sentiment in Highland Heather.
On the outside, I scattered purple sequins.