Becky's Stampin' Studio

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".

Product List

All Aflutter Bundle (English)

[167570]

$41.25

Bloom Boutique 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[167637]

$17.00

Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[167687]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Window Sheets

[142314]

$5.00

Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Pad

[167677]

$14.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165678]

$21.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$32.00

Everyday Arches Dies

[164629]

$29.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

2026–2028 In Color™ Dots

[167546]

$9.00

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Clean & Simple Painted Pumpkin

The colors in the new Painted Patch DSP totally guided the color palette of this card, designed by Debra Harrison. I also just love the design layout! It also features the new Rustic Check 3D embossing folder!

Measurements:

Basic White: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE, 3 1/4" x 3 1/2" (gate), 7/8" x 2 3/8" (label)
Painted Patch DSP (N): 1 7/8" x 4" (Pool Party Plaid)
Pool Party: 3 3/8" x 4", scrap (vines)
Timid Tiger: scrap (lg pumpkin)
Calypso Coral: scrap (sm pumpkins)
Cajun Craze: scrap (sm pumpkins)
Secret Sea: scraps (stems, gate handle)

To Make this Card:

Run Pool Party piece through new Rustic Check EF.
Attach Plaid DSP to the bottom of folded White card base. Add embossed Pool Party piece on top (it may overlap just a bit.
Die cut "gate" from White cardstock. Also, die cut the "extension". You'll only need one piece of the 3.
I adhered my gate to the front of card with regular Dimensionals! To do that, I centered it front left to right, and lined the base of the "cross bar" to the cut edge of the Pool Party layer.
Next, die cut pumpkins from the cardstocks listed above. Also, die cut 2 "vines"
I started with the largest, Timid Tiger pumpkin, and arranged them on the "gate" as shown, from there.
Don't forget the "stems" & "gate handle"
Finish the card by stamping sentiment in Secret Sea ink, and add 3 Painted Patch Dots.

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

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

[122924]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Timid Tiger 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165626]

$14.00

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

$14.00

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

$14.00

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

[165285]

$11.00

Rustic Check 3 D Embossing Folder

[168442]

$10.00

Foam Adhesive Strips

[141825]

$8.25

Painted Patch Adhesive Backed Dots

[168443]

$9.00

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

DSP-Base Clean & Simple Card

The original design of this card was created by Julia Quinn, however, I tweaked it big time, and came up with this version for my Senior Center ladies! I love the idea of using DSP for the actual card base! Plus it gave me the opportunity to use up some of my retired DSP (which I try to do) with my Senior Center ladies! This version uses the current Moonlit Flora DSP, paired with the dies and stamps from the Framed Violets and Boutique Blossoms! The other sample uses the Last Chance Floral Charm DSP with its' coordinating Charming Day bundle. They loved it! Especially, the cut apart sentiment! So, go through that favorite DSP, and make really SEE it as the card base for your creations!

Measurements:

DSP: 5 1/4" x 6"
Basic White/Very Vanilla: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" (inside oval), scraps (sentiment, dies)
Coordinating cardstock: 1/4 sheet (postcard base), 2 1/2" 3 3/4" (outside oval)

To Make this Card:

Score the DSP "base" at 2", keeping in mind the direction of your DSP, if necessary. Crease well. Adhere to coordinating 1/4 sheet of cardstock.
Die cut 2 ovals from the Framed Violets dies. One is a neutral color, and the other is in a coordinating color. (Note: I actually used 2-tone Pretty Peacock for the Charming Day version. My Senior gals used the lighter side. We really liked it much better!)
Stamp a coordinating stamp on the edge of the neutral color as shown. One has a small flower, the other a sprig. Set aside.
Next, take the colored Oval and adhere HALF to the front flap.
Then take the neutral Oval and adhere here it directly behind, and onto the inside DSP.
Now, decorate the front with smaller coordinating pieces. I added a small bow to the top, and then cut apart the sentiment from the Framed Violet stamp set, and fit it into the remaining space.
Finish with appropriate, coordinating bling!