Becky's Stampin' Studio

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.

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!

Product List

Framed Violets Bundle (English)

[168194]

$49.50

Charming Day Bundle (English)

[166136]

$52.00

Moonlit Flora 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167737]

$13.00

Floral Charm 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[166125]

$12.50

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$14.00

Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165624]

$14.00

Pretty Peacock 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166694]

$10.00

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166784]

$14.00

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

[165285]

$11.00

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

$11.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

$11.00

Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad

[166648]

$12.00

Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[167682]

$12.00

Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161680]

$12.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$12.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$10.00

Pearlized Faceted Circles

[166978]

$8.00

2026–2028 In Color™ Dots

[167546]

$9.00

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Fern & Flora Diamond Stair Step Card

This card design was originally shared by my aunt & her friend! She asked if I knew how to make it, and I said, no, but I'd sure like to figure it out! Turns out this one has been around for a while! It's called a Diamond Stair Step Card! This one was created by Kari Patton. I just love the use of the DSP!! So grab your favorite DSP and give it a try!

Measurements:

Secret Sea: 4 1/4" x 10 1/2", 3 pcs @ 3" x 3",
Moonlit Flora DSP (N): 2 pcs @ 1 1/8" x 4 1/8", 2 pcs @ 1 5/8" x 4 1/8", 2 pcs @ 2 1/8" x 4 1/8" (Golden Glow print); 3 pcs @ 2 7/8" square (Secret Sea print with Golden Glow and White flowers) - note these will need to be cut "on point" so the pattern is going the correct direction! Fussy cut one sprig of Golden Glow flowers
Basic White: 2 7/8" square (back panel), scrap (label)
Mossy Meadow: scraps (ferns)
Old Olive: scraps (ferns)

To Make this Card:

Score the Secret Sea base @ 1 1/4" - 2 1/2" - 4 1/4" - 6" - 8 1/4".
Accordion fold, starting at the 1 1/4" score line with a "mountain" fold. Crease well.
Adhere the Golden Glow print DSP pieces to the corresponding panels.
Next, adhere the "fern" DSP pieces to the Secret Sea squares. Note: to determine which areas of the DSP I wanted to use, I drew around the Secret Sea squares with a pencil to check it out, knowing I'd also be trimming them down. Select a "wow" piece for the front!
Now, to add the "diamonds" (squares) to the "steps".
Choose the "diamond" you would like for the back. Place adhesive on approximately the bottom 1" of the diamond and adhere to the 5th panel, with the 6th panel folded down. Center it on the panel. It should also measure 5 1/2" tall, when the card base is folded up, or, about 1 1/4" from score line.
Next, adhere the middle "diamond" to the 3rd panel the same way, centering it over the back "diamond", so about 1/2" showing above the edges, and roughly 5/8" above the score line.
Repeat for your chosen front panel, again, about 1/2" showing above the edges of the middle "diamond". Mine extended just a tad below the bottom, cut edge, I just snipped it off! So, the base is done!
Lastly adhere the White piece to the back of the "diamond". Oh, I stamped a sentiment, first, in Golden Glow ink.
Now to cut the embellishments!
Die cut a large fern from Mossy Meadow as well as 2 "medium" ferns. Next, die cut from Old Olive cardstock, 2 curled fern fronds, and one "leafy" fern. You should have 6 "ferns" total.
Adhere one medium Mossy Meadow fern and one Old Olive curled fern to the back panel (see pix)
On the other side of the back panel, add largest fern and "leafy" fern.
To the center panel, add the remaining 2 "ferns".
For the front, stamp the "label" in Secret Sea ink, with the sentiment in Golden Glow. Die cut with corresponding label die. Add to front of card with Dimensionals. Also, and the fussy cut "sprig".
Finish with 2026-2028 InColor Dots.