Becky's Stampin' Studio: September 2024

Friday, September 27, 2024

Quick & Easy Christmas Cards

I saw these gorgeous products in the new Mini Catalog and could see SO MANY possibilities. I actually just copied some of the samples from the catalog! It too me all of about 20 minutes to make these stunning cards! They Gold Dipped Cards & Envelopes are a little "oversized" (IMO) at 4 1/4" x 6 1/4", AND they are printed on both sides (a waste of gorgeous paper IMO!) So, 2 of these samples are full sized, and just folded for quick cards. The "die cuts" came from the Joyful Images Ephemera Pack and the sentiments from the Joyful Sayings Ephemera Pack (currently on back order, but due in the first week of October! The Cherry Cobbler card I DID cut in half to create 2 fronts. Trimmed to fit a standard card front (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") and will use one of our standard A2 envelopes. The words on this one are just gorgeous! So, grab some of these products (there are also tags), and get creating! I know I'm going to get more!!

This one is copied from the catalog.

This one also utilizes one of the "tree bases" from the A Little Bit Festive kit.

The die cuts from this "kit" are just a little larger in some cases, and work well together. Sentiment is from the ephemera pack.

This is my "trimmed" card front, but is copied from the catalog, too!

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Watercolored Fall Leaves

I saw a version of this card that used a "watercolor" DSP for the die cut leaves from the hybrid Changing Leaves, which should be back in stock next week! I chose a piece from the new Splendid Autumn DSP and cut and embossed it. The neat thing is, you can use ANY cool DSP for this card! The background circles and card base are then selected based on the colors of your DSP! So easy, so fun, so many possibilities!

Measurements:

Wild Wheat: 1/2 sheet, scrap
Very Vanilla: 2 pcs @ 4" x 5 1/4" (1 inside), scrap
Splendid Autumn DSP : "watercolor" piece of your choice
Cajun Craze: 3 1/4" square
Pretty Peacock: 2 3/8" square

To Make this Card

Emboss one piece of Vanilla with the Changing Leaves embossing folder. Attach to folded Wild Wheat card base.
Emboss AND die cut the leaves from your chosen piece of "watercolor" DSP. (I did the entire piece as you can fussy cut any remaining leaves.)
Die cut Cajun Craze circle from the largest Stylish Shapes Dies circles.
Die cut a Radiating Circle from the Spotlight on Nature circle dies.
Now for the fun part!
Arrange all the pieces you have die cut onto the card front and adhere! I did not attach all edges of the "leaves", but left some edges a little loose. I also ended up flipping the largest leaf over because I liked that side better, and how it worked with everything! The top-most leaf is attached with Dimensionals.
Stamp sentiment onto scrap of Vanilla in Cajun Craze ink. Trim close to words.
Attach to scrap of Wild Wheat.
Finish inside with other piece of Vanilla. Cut a 1/2" strip from the embossed DSP and add to inside.
Finish with new Faux Glass Dots.

Product List

Changing Leaves Bundle (English)

[164139]

$54.00

Splendid Autumn 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164173]

$12.50

Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161725]

$11.50

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

$11.50

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

$11.50

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

$13.00

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

$9.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Spotlight On Nature Dies

[163580]

$35.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Faux Glass Dots

[164060]

$8.50

Monday, September 23, 2024

Mediterranean Blooms Accordion Z Fold Card

Here is another fun Accordion Z Fold Card, designed by Tami White. I love this Mediterranean Blooms Suite, it reminds me so much of my trip to Italy last spring! The "orange" focal point was fussy cut from the DSP, otherwise, this version is really pretty "straight forward" and easy to do!

Measurements:

Garden Green: 5 1/2" x 11", 3" x 6"
Pumpkin Pie: 3 3/4" x 5 1/4" (inside), 2 3/4" square
Basic White: 3 1/2" x 5" (inside), 2 1/2" square
Mediterranean Blooms DSP (N): 5 1/4" x 6" (1/4 of 12x12)

To Make This Card:

Score Garden Green base at 1 3/4" - 3 1/2"- 5 1/4" - 7". Accordion fold and set aside.
Cut DSP into 4 - 1 1/2" pieces. Attach to the accordion folds.
Attach White piece to the Pumpkin Pie layer, and then to the inside of card.
Now, for the Z fold piece. Fold the 6 strip in half. Crease well.
Attach White square to the Pumpkin Pie square.
Stamp desired sentiment in upper left corner in Garden Green ink, as shown.
Then, attach to one part Garden Green strip.
Adhere the strip to the card with Tear n Tape. Centering on the card, The accordion folds should be between the Z.
Fussy cut 1 single "orange and leaves" from DSP. Attach to card as shown.
Finish with yellow Opal Rounds.

Product List

Citrus Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English)

[163286]

$26.00

Mediterranean Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163284]

$12.50

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

[102584]

$11.50

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105117]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$9.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Opal Rounds Assortment

[163298]

$8.50

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Sketched Butterflies Diagonal Panoramic Cards

So, I saw a version of this fold that DIDN'T use a panoramic or border DSP! It used the Sketched Butterflies, which I had, but hadn't used, yet. I absolutely LOVE this version, which is truly my own (especially the colors!!). If you saw the original...well, it's a stretch! I water colored the butterflies with ink and a Water Painter, so the coloring did go pretty fast. And, no fussy cutting, as there are dies! Just lovely. Give it a try!

Measurements:

Pretty in Pink: 1/2 sheet, 4 3/4" x 8", scrap
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4" (inside), 3 3/4" square (circle), scraps (butterflies)
2024-26 InColor Shimmer Paper (N): Pretty in Pink, Summer Splash scraps
2024-26 InColor DSP paper pack (N): 4 sheets (2 small print - cut both to 4" x 5 1/4", 2 larger floral - will cut below) - Pretty in Pink

To Make This Card:

Score 4 3/4" x 8" every 2".
Place a pencil mark 2" from the bottom on the right side of this piece.
Diagonally cut from upper left side to pencil mark. Toss the top part.
Now, to cut the DSP for this diagonal piece. (This is actually pretty neat use of both 6x6 pieces!) Your piece needs to measure 4 3/4" x 7 1/2". (And, the DSP is 6".) So, cut one piece 4 3/4" x 5 5/8". Take the other piece and trim off 1 7/8" from the right side. (For this version, you will NOT need the rest of this piece.)
Temporarily attach this piece to the right end of the 5 5/8" piece, loosely matching up the pattern. Trim both ends equal with larger piece.
Next, make a pencil mark 1/4" from upper left edge. And, make another pencil mark UP 1 7/8" from lower right corner. Cut diagonally between pencil marks. Set top part of DSP aside. You will not need this.
And, lastly, remove the 1 7/8" piece from the far right side. Then, take the larger piece and cut into 3-1 7/8" strips.
Now, match and adhere these 4 pieces to the panels of the diagonal base, keeping the pattern intact. This piece is done.
Back to the card base. Adhere the White piece to the inside.
Run one of the "small print" pieces through the Dotted Circle 3D Embossing Folder, and attach to the front.
Take the other "small 'print" and attach to the left side of the inside.
Now, let's attach the diagonal piece to the inside! Place Tear n Tape on the 2 outside panels of the diagonal piece. Line up the center score line with the center of the card base, leaving an 1/8" edge above layers, and adhere either end to card base.
Now it's time to decorate!
Die cut decorative circle from the Spotlight on Nature dies in white. Add to front over dotted circles.
Stamp 4 small butterflies and sentiment in Memento Black on the inside White piece as shown.
Next, stamp 1 large, 1 medium, and 1 small butterfly in Memento Black ink onto scraps of White. Die cut with corresponding dies.
Take Pretty in Pink ink and Summer Sky ink and a Water Painter and watercolor all butterflies as shown!
Now, die cut smaller, detailed butterflies from Glimmer paper.
Take all butterflies and arrange as desired onto outside and inside of card! I attached them with Dimensionals.
Finish with butterfly "heads" of Iridescent Faceted Gems, scattered 2024-2026 Shimmer Gems on the front, and Wink of Stella on all butterflies. Oh, and a bow of Silver and White ribbon.