Becky's Stampin' Studio

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Sweet Bugs Ladybug Clean & Simple Card #2

This idea is very similar to one I did in Poppy Parade, only it uses a different color palette, that I just LOVE! This one still uses the Cute as a Bug DSP, only the alternate color combo of Petal Pink and Old Olive! It makes awesome use of the DSP patterns in this color combo, and you just might have some scraps! So cute!

Measurements:

Petal Pink: 1/2 sheet, 3" x 4 1/4" (arch)
Old Olive: 4" x 5 1/4"
Basic White: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4", scraps
Cute as a Bug DSP (N): 3 pcs @ 1 3/8" x 3 1/2" (different, coordinating patterns!)

To Make This Card:

Adhere Old Olive layer to folded Petal Pink card base.
Next, add the 3 pieces of DSP, evenly spacing them top to bottom & side to side.
Now, stamp the images in Memento Black ink and die cut with corresponding dies. You'll need one "Reading Ladybug", one "Lily of the Valley", and 2 flowers/grass.
Color in the images with Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, and Old Olive Blends.
Die cut one "arch" in Petal Pink, and then a smaller "arch" in White using the Everyday Arches Dies.
Stamp sentiment of your choice in Old Olive ink, onto White "arch", and then mount this piece onto the Petal Pink arch.
To create the focal point.. I placed one "flower" near the bottom left corner of arch. Use the smaller Dimensionals. Next, I added the "Ladybug", and then I added the last "flower" a little below that oneall on Dimentionals. Lastly, you'll add the "Lily of the Valley" - tucked behind right flower.
Next, place the completed "arch" onto the card front with Dimensionals.
Finish with Old Olive double twine bow, and Petal Pink Charming Dots, and a little wink of Stella on the flowers!.

Product List

Sweet Bugs Bundle (English)

[167002]

$46.75

Cute As A Bug 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[166994]

$12.50

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

$14.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$11.00

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154884]

$11.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$11.00

Everyday Arches Dies

[164629]

$29.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$10.00

Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack

[165986]

$9.00

Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots

[166139]

$8.50

Purple Caterpillar

I was looking for a quick card for my Senior gals that used the die cuts from the Cute As a Bug DSP, and found this idea by Melva Peters. I tweaked the colors a bit, and I am glad that I did! I hadn't used this background paper, yet, that has a more Vanilla background, it also has some darling, tiny bees! (Hence, the bee die cut!). I think they'll like it!

Measurements:

Blackberry Bliss: 1/2 sheet, 3" x 3 1/2",
Very Vanilla: 2 3/4" x 3", 4" x 5 1/4" (inside)
Basic White: scrap
Cute as a Bee DSP (MC): 4" x 5 1/4" (berry print), 1/2" x 4" strip (inside), 2 die cuts

To Make This Card:

Adhere DSP to folded Blackberry Bliss card base.
Attach the other 2 layers together, and attach to card front.
Die cut 2 images from DSP. Add to card front with Dimensionals.
Stamp sentiment in Gorgeous Grape ink onto scrap of White. Fussy cut around words. Adhere to card with Dimensionals.
Finish card with scattered Purple Fine Shimmer Gems and bow with new Berry Burst Shiny ribbon.

Product List

Sweet Bugs Bundle (English)

[167002]

$46.75

Cute As A Bug 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[166994]

$12.50

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

$14.00

Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166784]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$9.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Purple Fine Shimmer Gems

[162611]

$8.00

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Simply Beautiful Clean & Simple Card

I was looking for an idea that utilized the gorgeous Lovely & Beautiful DSP with the dies from the Simply Beautiful bundle, in a tasteful, but simple card! I found this one, and after several tries with different colors and sizes for the flower, I came up with this..and, it's gorgeous!

Measurements:

Petal Pink: 1/2 sheet, 3" x 3 1/2" (bottom flower)
Basic White: 2 pcs @ 4" x 5 1/4" (1 inside), 3" x 3 1/2" (top flower)
Gold foil: 2" x 2 1/2"
Lovely & Beautiful DSP (MC): 1 7/8" x 4 1/2" (petal pink print), 2 1/8" x 4" (pink & gold print - opposite side) - also 1/2" x 5 1/4" strip for inside

To Make This Card:

Run one White layer through the new Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder.
Adhere to folded Petal Pink card base.
Attach narrow, longer DSP piece, first, and then the shorter, floral & gold print next, over the the DSP.
Next, die cut 2 of the same petals. One from petal pink, and one from White.
Lightly burnish a little Petal Pink ink onto the White petal with small blending brush. Layer together with Stampin Dimensional.
Finish by adding gold foil, die cut, stamen.and scattering Petal Pink Low Profile Dots, and Gold Profile Dots for the flower centers.
Adhere DSP to folded Blackberry Bliss card base.
Attach the other 2 layers together, and attach to card front.
Die cut 2 images from DSP. Add to card front with Dimensionals.
Stamp sentiment in Gorgeous Grape ink onto scrap of White. Fussy cut around words. Adhere to card with Dimensionals.

Product List

Lovely & Beautiful 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[166957]

$16.50

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147108]

$9.00

Simply Beautiful Dies

[166964]

$38.00

Beautiful Pattern 3 D Embossing Folder

[167097]

$10.50

Small Blending Brushes

[160518]

$14.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Low Profile Dots

[164658]

$7.50

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Quick Card Using Spring Mix & Match Products #2

Here is another beautiful, quick card from Chris Lothian. This one also uses the Mix & Match items, but with the other color palette! This one uses pink DSP from the Made With Love DSP paired with Balmy Blue! Love the alternate use of the Everyday Arches. I've never used them upside down! Again, oh so fast...and gorgeous!

Measurements:

Balmy Blue: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (base), 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" (large arch)
Basic White: 3" x 4 1/4" (arch), 4" x 5 1/4" (inside)
Made With Love DSP (MC): 4" x 6" (will cut as we go)

To Make This Card:

Chris did not offer any directions, so I had to figure these out myself. This was the first one I tried. I ended up tweaking how I made it with the yellow & purple one.
In looking at her results, it appeared that the DSP was the flap, but also on the base. So, I took the 4" x 6" piece of DSP, scored the top @ 1/2", folded it back, and then trimmed it to 2 3/4". Keep the rest for a minute.
Wrap the 1/2 around White base and adhere. Then, attach the entire White piece to the Balmy Blue base. Next, cut the remaining DSP piece, so it just overlaps UNDERNEATH about 1/8" - mine I cut to 2 3/4" (you will have a scrap). Adhere this to the White base, NO EDGE! (Hers didn't have one! Different look!)
Base is done!
Next, die cut an arch in Balmy Blue from the Everyday Arches, and the next size from White. Layer together.
Select die cut of your choice from the Easter Time Mix & Match items and add to curve of Arch. I also added 2 "puffy" stickers from the Softest Spring Mix & Match - they are so cute!
Choose your sentiment and stamp where it will fit. Mine is from the new Springtime Scenes stamp set, available March 3rd.
Adhere top half of "arches" to top flap of card base.
Finish wit Balmy Blue Gingham bow (new), and scattered Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems.