Becky's Stampin' Studio: April 2022

Saturday, April 30, 2022

New InColor with Old Stamp Set in Fun Fold

Don't you just LOVE this new InColor - Orchid Oasis! It's a lovely Periwinkle color! I decided to use it with another version of the Center Pop Up Fold that I've been playing with! I used the DSP pack of InColors along with the old Forever Fern stamp set, add some new InColor embellishments....and Voila! Directions and supplies are on another post! Be sure to check it out!

Friday, April 29, 2022

Clean & Simple Love It, Chop It 4 Square

I am always looking for classy clean & simple cards for my stampers in Assisted Living. This layout is so doable for so many occasions. Dig out some of those favorite DSP scraps and give this one a try! By the Way, the residents loved it! Especially the little bit of gold veining in this DSP!

Measurements:

Basic White: 1/2 sheet, 3 5/8" x 4 3/4"
Marvelous Magenta: 4" x 5 1/4"
DSP: strip 2" x 10", or 4 pcs 2" x 2 1/4"

To Make This Card:

Attach Marvelous Magenta piece to folded White card.
Next, punch, or die cut 4 squares or rectangles. For this one, I used the Postage Stamp Punch.
Arrange and adhere these pieces onto other White piece. Then, attach to card front.
FInish with a ribbon bow, or sentiment.

Product List

Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch

[152709]

$18.00

Expressions In Ink 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[155464]

$15.00

Magenta Madness 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153080]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Polished Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

[155714]

$7.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Tulip Fields Bridge Card

I have been wanting to demonstrate how to stamp a field of tulips using the Tulip Fields Stamp Set. Stampin' Up! shared this with demonstrators at one of our last OnTour gatherings, and I just haven't had time to try it! This particular card was originally shared by Kelly Acheson. I made a few tweaks, and here is mine!

Measurements:

Calypso Coral: 4 1/4" x 8 1/4", 1 1/4" x 5 1/2" strip
Basic White: 2 pcs @ 2 5/8" x 4 1/8"
Flowering Fields DSP (N): 2 pcs @ 1 1/4" x 4 1/8", 1 1/4" x 5 1/2" (strip of tulips), 1/2" x 2 5/8"(back),
Pear Pizzazz: 1 1/4" x 4 1/8" (strip of tulips)
Basic Black: scrap

To Make This Card:

Score the 4 1/4" x 8 1/4" piece at 1 3/8" - 2 3/4". Turn and repeat at the other end.
Crease well with a bone folder creating an "accordion" fold. Adhere 2 DSP strips to front panels. Set aside.
Next, we'll stamp the White, center panel. Stamp the "windmill" in Memento Black in the center of this piece, near the top. This will dictate the placement of the "field of flowers".
Place a pencil mark at the center of this piece. (approx at 1 3/8" in).
Place White piece into the Stamparatus. Line up the long piece of "flowers" with the bottom of the "windmill", with the "center" of the field lined up with the pencil mark. Before closing the acrylic plate, look at the grid and make sure the flowers are straight!
Now, ink up the stamp with Poppy Parade. Stamp your piece.
Next, take the "wedge" of flowers, ink up the first "wedge" in Poppy Parade, hand stamp with the point matching the pencil mark. Clean stamp.
Next, ink up the "wedge" in Calypso Coral. Hand stamp on either side of the "base wedge". Clean stamp.
And, lastly, ink up the "wedge" in Flirty Flamingo and stamp into the remaining opening wedges.
Add a tint of "sky" in Pool Party using a Blending Brush. Stamp several clouds, in Pool Party around the "windmill". Attach this piece, onto center of card.
Next, cut strip of "flowers" from the Tulips Dies into both the Pear Pizzazz strip and the tulip strip. The Pear Pizzazz you will leave intact and attach directly to the "bridge" piece. Trim excess.
Take the DSP strip and cut off the "stems", leaving just the "flowers". Attach this to the Pear Pizzazz stems.
Add Tear & Tape to ends of "bridge" and attach to card as shown.
FInish with a die cut, black bicycle on front.
If desired, add White piece to back side for sentiment and signature.

Product List

Tulip Fields Bundle

[157684]

$45.75

Tulips Dies

[157677]

$35.00

Flowering Fields 12” X 12” (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[157670]

$11.50

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

[122925]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131201]

$8.75

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

[121045]

$8.75

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$7.50

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$7.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$7.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.00

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Clean & Simple Let's Set Sail Card

This is the card what was the inspiration for my Let's Set Sail Center Pop Up Card! It uses the new Gentle Waves background stamp with the Let's Set Sail Bundle!

Measurements:

Basic White: 1/2 sheet, 3 3/4" x 5", 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"
Coastal Cabana: 4" x 5 1/4", 3" x 4"

To Make This Card:

Attach Coastal Cabana piece to folded White card.
Next, stamp the Gentle Waves stamp in Coastal Cabana on the 3 3/4" x 5" piece. I placed it on my Stamparatus, so that if it didn't completely ink up, I could re-stamp it!
Stamp the "water" in Coastal Cabana onto the smallest piece of White, near the bottom. Stamp the "reflection" of the boat in Shaded Spruce onto the "water".
Now, stamp the "boat/mast" on top of the "water", matchin up the "reflection". Stamp the "sails" in Crushed Curry, as shown.
Stamp "seagulls" in Basic Gray and sentiment in Shaded Spruce.
Blend in a little Crushed Curry for the "sun", and a little Coastal Cabana for a light "sky".
Attach the White piece to the smaller Coastal Cabana piece. Then, add to card front with Dimensionals.
Finish with Wink of Stella on the "water".

Product List

Let's Set Sail Bundle (English)

[157906]

$31.50

Gentle Waves Cling Stamp Set

[157868]

$17.00

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$7.50

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

[147088]

$7.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$7.50

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

[149165]

$7.50

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.00

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Monday, April 25, 2022

Full Center Pop Up Card Option

I saw this layout/color combination and loved it! So, needless to say, I had to try it! But, before I did the Clean & Simple version, I wanted to figure out how to make it into a Center Pop Up Card!! My version utilizes the Gentle Waves background stamp in Coastal Cabana and the Let's Set Sail bundle in Crushed Curry & Shaded Spruce, in my new, favorite Fun Fold! I also added the pop up section to an actual card! Check it out!

Measurements:

Coastal Cabana: 1/2 sheet (card base), 4 1/4" x 9 1/2" (Center Mechanism)
Basic White: 2 pcs @ 4" x 5 1/4", 3 3/4" x 4" (top of Pop Up), 2 3/4" x 4" (under window sheet),
Window Sheet: 2 1/4" x 3 5/8"

To Make This Card:

This card created a little differently than my "original", in that the center piece showing under the window, is a separate piece, rather than a layer on the "base".
Begin by stamping the Gentle Waves stamp in Coastal Cabana on several of the Basic White pieces! I placed it on my Stamparatus, so that if it didn't completely ink up, I could re-stamp it!
Stamp the "full" stamp on 4" x 5 1/4" piece and the 3" x 4 3/4". Then stamp only the bottom 1/3 of the smallest white, 2 3/4" x 4" piece (for under the window).
Now, take the 4" x 5 1/4" stamped piece, and remove 1 1/4" from it, twice. Adhere one piece, with 1/8" border to the folded Coastal Cabana card on the left side, and the other on the right side.
Next, take the 2 3/4" x 4" with the "partial" waves. Stamp some clusters of "seagulls" in Basic Gray above the waves. Add a little "sunshine" to the stark White background with Crushed Curry and a Blending Brush. (I had enough yellow ink on my Brush to just use what was on it to add some color!) Adhere this piece between the 2 - 1 1/4" pieces already on the folded Coastal Cabana card. Set aside.
Score the Center Mechanism along the 9 1/2" side at: 1/2", 1 1/4", 2", 2 3/4", 6 3/4", 7 1/2", 8 1/4" and 9". Lightly crease the ends, creating "columns".
Take the largest Stitched Rectangle Die that will fit on the top pop up, stamped "wave" piece and cut out the opening. Discard the center.
Adhere this piece with the cut opening onto the center 4" section of the Center Mechanism piece.
Now, cut a smaller opening with the next, smaller size Stitched Rectangle Die. This creates a nice "frame".
Place 1/8" Tear n Tape around the opening on the wrong side. Attach Window Sheet.
Place 1/4" Tear n Tape on each end of the "mechanism" (1/2" piece).
Skip one scored section on the "mechanism" and then place 2 rows of 1/4" Tear n Tape on the next section.
Remove backing on 1/2" section.and fold into place (see video).
Next, remove backing on next section. Take "base" with "waves" on it. Flatten the Center section one direction (right or left). Match folded edge to cut edge of "base" and adhere.
Now, flatten the other direction, match the folded edge to cut edge of other side of "base" and adhere.
Voila! You have a Pop Up Center!!
Now you need to finish decorating the front!!
I stamped the "sails" in Crushed Curry and the "boat" in Shaded Spruce, and punched out with coordinating punch!
I put it together with Mini Glue dots and adhered to Window Sheet.
To finish, put the other trimmed 1/4 sheet inside, and add whatever embellishments or sentiment that you feel is necessary!