Becky's Stampin' Studio

Monday, February 9, 2026

Greenery Lane Curvy Concertina Card

Whenever possible, I try to accommodate my hostess with their project/stamp requests when they are hostess. My hostess for this month requested the Greenery Lane Bundle - with the Washi Tape. Eventually, she found this idea by Sue Campfield, that she wanted to try! I told her I'd give it a shot. (no written directions, only a video - but I like the challenge!) So, here is what I came up with. Look's like Sue's...so I'm good with it. Not difficult to create, and I love the results. This is her original design! And, as always, she has several samples. Go check them out!

Measurements:

White Willow: 5 1/2" x 10 1/4" (base)
Basic White: 2 pcs @ 1 1/2" x 4 3/4" (outside front); 2 pcs @ 7/8" x 4 3/4" (front); 2 pcs @ 1 1/4" x 5 1/4" (back); 2 pcs @ 1 7/8" x 5 1/4" (back layer), scraps
Vellum: 3" x 4"
Garden Green: 2 pcs @ 2" x 5 3/8" (back layer)
Greenery Lane Washi Tape: 4 die cuts (adhered to White)

To Make This Card:

Score the base @ 2 1/8" - 3 5/8" - 5 1/8" - 6 5/8" - 8 1/8". Accordion fold (like a Concertina) - valley - mtn - valley - mtn - valley. Crease well.
Take the Vellum piece and score each 4" end at 1/2" - Note: be careful not to score too hard. Lightly curve with Bone Folder, crease the 1/2" back.
Now, we'll adhere this curvy piece to the card. Place Tear n Tape on the 1/2 strips neat the fold.
Take the card base and lay it flat. Remove the backing on the Tear n Tape of the curvy piece, center on the center panels of the card base and adhere. (Run your Bone Folder inside the piece to adhere the 1/2" pieces with the Tear n Tape!
Pick it up and see how nice this piece curves!
Let's work on the back, first. (easier to keep track of all those White strips).
Take the 2 Garden Green strips and 2 larger White strips (1 7/8" x 5 1/4"). Stamp the larger "sprig" in Garden Green ink, catching just the outside edge of each strip - on opposite sides. Set aside for now.
Now, take all the other White strips and emboss with the gorgeous, new Stone & Vine Embossing Folder from the mini catalog.
Next, match which pieces go where. The 4 pieces on the front have a larger, 3/8" border than the back, center 2 do.
Adhere to card. You can also adhere the outside back pieces with the Garden Green cardstock layer.
Now, die cut 2 "labels" from the Textured Notes Dies. Stampe the smallest one in Garden Green ink.
Adhere the smaller "label" to the other label with Dimensionals.
Next, adhere Greenery Lane Washi Tape to piece of White. Die cut leafy pieces. Pick 4 and adhere to "labels" between layers. (You might need to trim a bit)
To adhere these to the Curvy Vellum piece, I added 2 Dimensionals to the curve, and add labels.
Finish with White Moody Palette Glossy Dots.

Product List

Greenery Lane Bundle (English)

[166877]

$49.50

Fragrant Layers Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167150]

$24.00

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

[102584]

$14.00

Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[167099]

$10.00

White Willow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

[166703]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Greenery Lane Washi Tape

[166880]

$15.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$9.00

Stone & Vine 3 D Embossing Folder

[166990]

$10.00

Textured Notes Dies

[165555]

$31.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Moody Palette Glossy Dots

[167180]

$8.00

Friday, February 6, 2026

Fragrant Layers "Framed" card

The inspiration for this sample came from Patty Bennett. She has quite an extensive video on using this bundle! I learned a lot from her, will use some at a later date! For this one, I wanted to use the stamps with the "frame" die. I used her layering ideas, color and DSP idea, but *I* designed the "frame". (Which I love!) There are SO MANY possibilities for colors and layering, take some time to "play"!

Measurements:

Real Red: 1/2 sheet
Made with Love DSP (N): 4" x 5 1/4" (Red and Strawberry Dots)
Basic White: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" (layer), 2 7/8" x 3 7/8" (stamped image), 4" x 5 1/4" (inside)
Strawberry Slush: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" (layer)
Smoky Slate: 2 7/8" x 3 7/8" ("main frame")
Basic Gray: 2 7/8" x 3 7/8" ("shadow frame")

To Make This Card:

Stamp the "detailed" floral image in Memento Black ink onto smallest White piece.
Stamp the solid "flowers" in Pretty in Pink ink, the centers in Melon Mambo ink, and the Leaves in Lemon Lime Twist. Note: The leaves are all separate. Line all 3 up to stamped floral images and place them on ONE BLOCK, and stamp all at once. Thank you, Patty!
If desired, add more color/shading to the flowers in Melon Mambo ink with a sponge dauber. I added a little more green to the leaves with a Q-Tip. I also painted Wink of Stella onto the flowers. Set aside.
Now, for all the layers. Mount DSP and White layer to folded Real Red card.
Die cut Strawberry Slush piece with the 2nd to the largest Perennial Postage Die. Add to card front.
Die cut the "floral frame" from both the Smoky Slate and Basic Gray layers.
Adhere the Smoky Slate layer first to the stamped image. I used Multipurpose Glue. You may also have to twist and turn the White piece to fit the die cut image. That's ok. Just trim away whatever White is showing.
As a final touch, trim the Basic Gray piece close to the edge. I used the guides on our trimmer along with a nice, sharp blade!
Add this on top of the Smoky Slate layer using Multipurpose Glue! This also creates some nice, raised detail!
Adhere this to front of card.
Finish front with Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Gems and a double bow of Strawberry Slush Twine.

Product List

Fragrant Layers Bundle (English)

[167155]

$54.75

Made With Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167054]

$12.50

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$14.00

Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165625]

$14.00

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

[121044]

$14.00

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131202]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad

[163807]

$9.00

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147051]

$9.00

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[147145]

$9.00

Perennial Postage Dies

[162607]

$33.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$10.00

Pack Your Bags Twine Three Pack

[165582]

$7.00

Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems

[165615]

$8.50

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Fragrant Layers Vellum & Blends Marbled Card

How about a blast from the past! It's been almost 5 years since I first played with this technique! So long ago I even have a video (here and on YouTube) demonstrating it! (I even went back and watched it!) When I saw this gorgeous "framed" image in the Fragrant Layers Dies, I could envision a faux stained glass behind it! Vellum, Blends and 91% Alcohol to the rescue! I just LOVE how they turned out! The "blue" one is 2 colors - Summer Splash and Azure Afternoon, and the "Pool Party" one is 3 colors - Flirty Flamingo, Summer Splash, and Highland Heather - all the darkest shades of the Blend combos! For the "blue" one, the "frame" is Thick White cardstock, for the "Pool Party" one I used the new Pastel Shimmer in the Online Store for the "frame". It's a little messy, but worth the effort! And, oh so fast for an absolutely gorgeous card!

Measurements:

Thick Basic White/Pastels Shimmer (N) (OE): 3" x 4" (frame)
Basic White: 1/2 sheet
Vellum: 3 3/4" x 5"

To Make This Card:

Take the 2 (or more) Darkest Blends, and randomly color all over the vellum. Note: I place it on my silicone mat! Now, take a paint brush or Aqua Painter or Water Brush and dab the 91% Alcohol on top of the blends. Allowing the colors to bleed. Set aside to dry, or dry with a heat tool. Note: I find it curls more if allowed to dry naturally.
How do you decide what colors to use? If you are using colored cardstock for bases or layers, decide which colors you are going to use. Consult your Color Wheel or Color Coach for ideas. (I did for the Pool Party one!) Check out other samples - I have a few on my blog from 5 years ago! Whatever you do, try on a scrap of Vellum first! Sometimes the colors do not bleed in a very appealing manner!
Die cut the the "frame" from whatever cardstock you desire! Also consider Shimmers, Glimmers, or use an Embossing Folder! Note: This frame only cuts out the CENTER. YOU decide how big the piece is!
Now, to assemble!
Take a look at your Vellum piece. Sometimes the color pools on the outside, cut edges. If this is the case, trim a little off those edges. Vellum is awesome for really narrow trims!
Next, place Multipurpose Glue on the outside edge of the wrong side to the "frame. You could put a few dots on critical "intersections" if desired. Adhere to center of Vellum
Then, place adhesive on the wrong side of this piece, over frame, hiding adhesive. I just used a tape runner for this!
Then, adhere to folded card base!
Finish with coordinating gems for the "flower" centers. I used retired Flat Pearls colored with Blends for the "blue" sample, and Frosted Iridescent Dots for the "Pool Party" one! Add a small, light bow, if desired.