Becky's Stampin' Studio

Friday, March 27, 2026

Clean & Simple Easter Basket

So, I wanted a clean & simple card for my Senior Center gals using the Easter Basket bundle. I knew that "weaving" the basket wouldn't be a possibility, so I utilized the Woven Textures DSP for the basket instead. LOVE how it turned out! We had to have a "chocolate bunny", and I used the Pastel Shimmer papers for all the other components. They loved it!

Measurements:

Basic White: 1/2 sheet, 1/4 sheet (arch)
Easter Joy (N): 4" x 5 1/4" (green print)
Woven Textures DSP: 3" x 4" (white wicker)
Pastel Shimmer Cardstock (OE): various scraps
Summer Splash: scrap (grass)
Pecan Pie: scrap (bunny)

To Make This Card:

Adhere green DSP to folded White card. Note: This DSP has a tendency to curl so don't skimp on the adhesive!
Next, die cut arch from 1/4 sheet of White. Adhere to front of card.
Then, die cut the "basket" from DSP.
Stamp "bunny" in Early Espresso ink onto scrap of Pecan Pie. Die cut with corresponding die.
Now, die cut 3 eggs from the 3 colors of Pastel Shimmer, one scallop from Lemon Lolly, and the "bow" from Pink.
Originally, I die cut the sentiment from a die, but then discovered the Three Banner Punch worked better! So, I used that in class.
Next, assemble the "basket" with the "grass", "scallop", and "chocolate bunny". Then, adhere to "arch" on the front of card with Dimensionals, including a Mini one at the top of the "handle". (You'll hide it with the die cut "bow".)
Finish the basket, but adhering, and tucking in the 3 eggs, and adding the "bow" to the top of the "handle".
I stamped the sentiment in Black ink and then ended up punching it out.
I finished with a Pretty in Pink Flat Pearl as the "knot" on the "bow", and scattered Summer Splash Flat Pearls.
For the inside, I stamped 3 "eggs" in Basic Gray & die cut them.

Product List

Easter Basket Bundle (English)

[166947]

$49.50

Easter Joy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[166939]

$16.50

Woven Textures 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[165560]

$12.50

Pastels Shimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[167198]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]

$14.00

Summer Splash 8 1/2" X 11 Cardstock

[163797]

$14.00

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

[149165]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Everyday Arches Dies

[164629]

$29.00

Three Banner Punch

[167050]

$26.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

2024 2026 In Color™ Flat Pearls

[165266]

$8.50

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Tower Flip Up Notes of Spring Card

I saw this awesome card fold by Verna Mullins using the current POTM - Notes of Spring. It is really fun and easy to do. I'll have to look for another bundle to try this with, again! This one uses that darling March POTM set with the 2-step animals, along with the Easter Joy DSP and Beautifully Celebrated Dies. It combines 2 folds, a side tower card, with a flip up side panel. The effect is really fun!

Measurements:

Pretty in Pink: 1/2 sheet, 3 3/8" x 4" (label), 2 1/2" x 5" (flip up inside)
Basic White: 2 3/4" x 10 1/2" (flip up), 3" x 3 1/2" (label), 2 1/4" x 4 3/4" (flip up inside)
Easter Joy DSP (N): 3 pcs @ 1" x 5 1/4" (blue print), 2 1/2" x 5" (green print)

To Make This Card:

Score the Pretty in Pink base @ 1/2" - 1 3/4" - 3" - 4 1/4". Crease well making Mountain folds.
To create "tower", first, fold card base in half, as in making a "regular" card. place Tear & Tape on 1/2" area at the end.
This is a great time to add the 3 - 1" pcs of DSP, now, while everything is laying flat!
Fold back one section and the 1/2" area with the Tear & Tape, with 2 of the sections on top, and adhere to the inside, of the card. Open it up, and you should have a "tower"! Set this aside for the moment.
Fold the "Flip Up" in half. Adhere the green DSP to the front/top, and adhere the Pretty in Pink layer to the inside.
Next, die cut one "label" from Pretty in Pink cardstock, and the next smallest size in White.
Now, stamp the sentiment in Crumb Cake ink near the top of the White "label".
Stamp the outline of the "bunny" in Early Espresso, and the "bunny" in Crumb Cake.
Mask the bunny, and add "grass" on either side in Summer Splash.
Now, you can add the White label to the Pink label.
Add the label to the tower. Make sure you only add the adhesive to one section of the tower.
Now for the Flip Up. Stamp the outline of the "goose" in Crumb Cake, and the "goose" in Stamped off Peach Pie.
Now you can adhere this layer to the inside.
Finish Flip Up by tying a piece of White ribbon around it, with a couple Pretty in Pink Flat Pearls inside.
Finish the outside with Summer Splash Flat Pearls.

Product List

Notes Of Spring Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167979]

$5.00

Easter Joy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[166939]

$16.50

Pretty In Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[163793]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$9.00

Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad

[163809]

$9.00

Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad

[163810]

$9.00

Beautifully Celebrated Dies

[166974]

$35.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Ribbon

[165562]

$8.00

2024 2026 In Color™ Flat Pearls

[165266]

$8.50

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Cutest Crew Birdie Card

I was looking for a clean & simple card using the Cutest Crew set for my Senior Center class. I found this layout and made it my own! So, this is a "Becky Original". It uses the Perennial Lavender DSP paired with the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch and rounded rectangle from the Nested Essentials Dies. I love the effect! And, then some quick coloring of the birds in the stamp. And, Voila, you have a multi occasion card!

Measurements:

Highland Heather: 1/2 sheet, 2 1/4" x 3" (label)
Perennial Lavender DSP: 2" x 5 1/4", 1/2" x 5 1/4" strip (inside)
Basic White: 2 pcs @ 4" x 5 1/4", 2 1/4" x 2 3/4" (punch)

To Make This Card:

Adhere White pieces to the inside and outside of Highland Heather card base.
Next, add the DSP to the front, and the strip to the inside.
Punch White "label" with the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch.
Stamp the sentiment in Black ink near the bottom, and the 3 "birdies" above it, as shown.
Next, color "birdies" with 3 different purples from the DSP (there are many choices). I also colored the "beaks" Daffodil Delight and the "grass" in Pretty Peacock. I also added a little Wink of Stella to the "birdies".
Mount onto rounded rectangle from the Nested Essentials Dies.
Then, adhere this to the card front with Dimensionals.
Finish with scattered Purple Shimmer Gems and Highland Heather bow.

Product List

Cutest Crew Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167146]

$19.00

Perennial Lavender 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162593]

$12.50

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146986]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161676]

$11.00

Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155518]

$11.00

Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154887]

$11.00

Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154877]

$11.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$11.00

Heartfelt Hexagon Punch

[162888]

$25.00

Nested Essentials Dies

[161597]

$34.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$10.00

Purple Fine Shimmer Gems

[162611]

$8.00

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Easter Joy Pop Up Basket

I found this darling card by Meg Loven that utilizes one of the "panels" in the Easter Joy DSP, with a fun pop up basket inside! I haven't done a "regular" pop up card in ages, so this was a nice refresher! Too much fun!

Measurements:

Pretty in Pink: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE, 1" x 6" (pop up), scraps
Easter Joy (N): 1 Panel cut to 4" square, 1 1/4" x 4" (eggs), 3" x 4" (basket print)
Basic White:4" square (inside)
Shy Shamrock: scraps
Lemon Lolly: scraps
Peach Pie: scrap
Crumb Cake: scraps

To Make This Card:

Trim 1 1/4" from front of folded Pretty in Pink card base. Toss this piece.
Add trimmed "panel" to card front.
Adhere White, then "egg" DSP to "inside" of card.
Score "pop up strip" @ 1 1/2" - 3" - 4 1/2". Crease all score lines in "Mountain" folds.
Next, fold strip in half, so cut edges are together. Place adhesive on the 2 end pieces - i.e. front and back of the end areas.
Place strip on the inside of card with cut edges towards the fold, and about 5/8" from the bottom of the card. Note: You might want to check to make sure your inside die cut will not show. These are the measurements for using the "basket".
Now, die cut the "basket" from "basket DSP.
Die cut "grass" and "stems" from Shy Shamrock, and "daffodils" from Lemon Lolly.
Arrange these pieces in "basket" as shown.
Finish with die cut "bow" in Pretty in Pink. Note: These pieces could also be cut from the Pastel Shimmer Cardstocks!
Carefully place finished "basket" onto "pop up" piece, so edge of basket just misses the inside of the card front. Check to make sure nothing is showing before permanently adhering!
To finish the front, Stamp "bunny" in Early Espresso Ink onto Crumb Cake cardstock. Die cut with corresponding die.
I added a little Pretty in Pink ink to the image with a Q-Tip, and then added it to the front with Dimensionals.
Stamp sentiment in Early Espresso ink onto strip of Peach Pie, and angle cut the ends.
Add to card front with Dimensionals.
Finish with the tiny eggs from the Easter Embellishments and Pretty in Pink Flat Pearl for the "bow" "knot".