Becky's Stampin' Studio

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Relaxing Waterside Bridge Card

This Suite is absolutely gorgeous, and so ....relaxing! I found this idea by Frankly Stamping, that uses a "Bridge Fold", which I haven't done in quite a while, so I knew I needed to give it a try! There are tons of ideas out there, many which combine it with the April Paper Pumpkin (which I didn't get). That's where the little "sign" plaque comes in. That was an "add on" you could purchase and that I was gifted with! Yaayy!! And, if you save all things Stampin' Up!, the little stones are the retired "Pebbles"!! Perfect for this Suite!

Measurements:

Basic White: 4 1/4" x 8", 1 1/4" x 5 1/2", scraps
Misty Moonlight: 1 1/8" x 5 3/8", 2 3/4" x 4"
Basic Beige: 2 7/8" x 3 3/8" (chair), scraps
Pecan Pie: 2 1/2" x 3 1/4"
Pool Party: scrap
Waterside Retreat DSP (N): 4 pcs @ 1" x 4" (blue stripe), 2" square (wood grain)

To Make This Card:

Score the 4 1/4" x 8" piece at 1 1/4" - 2 1/2". Turn and repeat at the other end.
Crease well with a bone folder creating an "accordion" fold.
Next, emboss the larger Misty Moonlight piece with the Stone & Vine EF. Adhere to center section of card base.
Now, die cut (or create) the sign "placard" in Pecan Pie. Also, die cut the center of the "placard" from the Wood Grain DSP. Stamp sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink, and then adhere to the center of the "placard".
For the greeting, stamp sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink onto scrap of Basic Beige. Punch out with the 3 Banner Punch, snip off the ends, and then snip off the corners. Add a "rustic" look by burnishing a little Pecan Pie ink onto the "sign". Then add to the "placard".
Next, stamp 1 "small sprig" in Pecan Pie and die cut with coordinating die.
Die cut several "cattails" (both directions) from Basic Beige. Color the tops with the darkest (100 i.e. Deep Combo) Blend. I also added some color to the bottom with a Peaceful Pine Blend (we don't have Garden Green!)
Add one of each to the base of the "placard". Now that is done!
Now, add the 4 stripe pieces to the front and insides of the card base, as shown above.
To create the "bridge", first emboss the Misty Moonlight strip with the Soft Waves EF. Add to the White strip.
Next, I placed Tear & Tape onto the wrong side of the outside edges of the "bridge. You'll lay it across about 3/8" from the bottom, and put a pencil "tick" where it lies on the front 2 flaps.
Then, place Tear & Tape here as well.
Remove the backing on the 2 pieces on the left side, and adhere "bridge".
For the other side, lay completed side flat on your work surface, and accordion fold the other side this should make your card the correct size to fit into an envelope.
Now, remove the backing of the Tear & Tape and attach the other side of the "bridge" to this front. Again, it should be 3/8" from the bottom.
Voila, your base is done! Now, to decorate!
Stamp the "chair" in Pecan Pie ink onto Basic Beige and cut out with corresponding die. Create a "rustic" look by burnishing some Pecan Pie ink onto the chair with a Blending Brush.
Next, stamp a large and small "sprig" in Pecan Pie on White. Stamp 2 "small sprigs" in Garden Green and "seagull" in Early Espresso ink. Burnish a little color to tone down the White, if desired.
Also, stamp "cup" onto Pool Party in Early Espresso ink.
Attach "chair" to bridge first. Then, add "cup".
Pop up the "seagull" with a Dimensional, and then arrage rest of "cattails" and "sea grass" as desired. I finished with some retired Pebbles.

Product List

Relaxing Waterside Bundle (English)

[167928]

$46.75

Waterside Retreat 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167920]

$13.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

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

[153081]

$14.00

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

$14.00

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]

$14.00

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$14.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$9.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

$11.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$9.00

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$11.00

Stampin’ Blends Deep Combo Pack

[158152]

$12.00

Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[167668]

$12.00

Three Banner Punch

[167050]

$26.00

Stone & Vine 3 D Embossing Folder

[166990]

$10.00

Soft Waves 3 D Embossing Folder

[164695]

$11.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$17.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Pebbles Enamel Shapes

[158141]

$7.50

Friday, June 5, 2026

Lily of the Valley Pillar Card

Here is another one of Liz's designs. This is another one that *I* have never done! She created it in 2 sizes. The larger one fits in a large envelope, the one I did fits into a regular A2 envelope! She shared the instructions for both...in Imperial Dimensions..which is so nice! If you ever need a card that can stand on a desk, night stand, or table, this a perfect one to try!

Measurements:

Coastal Cabana: 5 1/4" x 7 1/2"
Garden Green: 2 pcs @ 1 1/2" x 5", 6 pcs @ 1 1/2" square
Basic White: 2 pcs @ 1 1/4" square, 1 1/4" x 4 3/4"
Lily of the Valley (N): 4 pcs @ 1 1/4" square, 1 1/4" x 4 3/4" (Sm Lily of the Valley print)

To Make this Card:

Score the Coastal Cabana base along the long side at 1 3/4"-3 1/2"-5 1/4"-7". Score along the short side @ 1 3/4" - 3 1/2".
Place base in the trimmer with the short side along the measurements, with the 1/2" "extension" on the bottom. You are going to make 2 "slits", one on each side at 1 3/4", starting at the first score line, cutting through the 2nd, and stopping at the 3rd.
Lightly crease on all score lines making mountain folds.
Place Tear & Tape along 1/2" "extension" and adhere "box" together to create a square.
The finished card/box has the center section pushed in. Give that a try so you can see how it will look when finished!
Now, lay the card flat on your table, with the slit side up!
Place all 6 Garden Green squares onto the 6 sections of the "front".
Next, adhere the 4 DSP squares on the 2 top and 2 bottom sections.
Stamp sentiment in Garden Green ink onto one White square. Adhere this to one side. Then adhere the other White square to the other.
Flip the card over so we can complete the back.
Adhere the 2 Garden Green Strips, over the score lines to add stability.
Then, add the DSP strip to one side.
Stamp and color the small Lily of the Valley image to the bottom of the White strip. Then, adhere to the other Garden Green strip.
To finish the front, stamp the "detail" butterflies from the All Aflutter stamp set in Garden Green ink, on a scrap of White. Stamp color in stamped off Coastal Cabana ink. It's easiest to add Wink of Stella, now, if desired. Punch out with coordinating Punch.
Then, I used the 2 smaller butterflies on the last, inside White layer.
Finish with scattered Coastal Cabana Shimmering Dots in the inside.

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

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$14.00

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

[102584]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$9.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154894]

$12.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$12.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$10.00

Shimmering Dots

[167949]

$8.50

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Layered Peaceful Pine Card

I saw this clean & simple card by Dawn Griffith and fell in love. She actually make one in each of our new InColors which were just gorgeous! It IS "Clean & Simple" but there are multiple layers that are easily cut. Of course, I added my own touch, adding an embossed layer of Pearlized Paper! The dies are from the Silly Old Bear Suite and are just gorgeous! One of the reasons I loved this card idea. You really DO need to give this one a try! And, it's stunning in person! I think we may do this in class!!

Measurements:

Peaceful Pine (N): 1/2 sheet, 1 3/4" x 3 7/8", 2" x 3" (label)
Basic White: 2 pcs @ 4" x 5 1/4", 1 7/8" x 3 7/8", 1 3/4" x 2 3/8" (sm label), 2 3/8" x 3 3/8" (lg label), 3" x 3 1/4" (punched butterflies)
2026-2028 Pearlized DSP (N): 1 3/4" x 3 3/4" (Peaceful Pine)
2026-2028 Designer Series Paper Pack DSP (N): 2 1/4" x 3 3/4" (Peaceful Pine Dots)

To Make this Card:

Adhere White layer to folded Peaceful Pine card base.
Next, attach dot DSP to top and then solid cardstock piece.
Run Pearlized DSP through Lazy Daisy EF, and then adhere to corresponding White layer and attach to front of card with Dimensionals.
Stamp sentiment in Peaceful Pine ink onto smaller piece of White. Die cut with Sweet Words & Labels die with the little hearts.
Then, die cut a "medium" die from Peaceful Pine cardstock, and the largest die from White. Check the image for which labels I used. There are 18 to choose from!!!
Layer the 3 labels together. I used Dimensionals on the one with the sentiment.
Add to card front at shown.
Now, stamp detailed "butterflies" from the All Aflutter stamp set in Peaceful Pine ink onto piece of White. Punch out with corresponding punch. I added a little Wink of Stella to the "butterflies".
Shape the "butterflies" a little and add to card with Mini Dimensionals.
Finish with InColor Butterflies and InColor dots.