Becky's Stampin' Studio: January 2025

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Blackberry Bliss Clean & Simple Spring Corner Card

I just love the color combination of this Bloom Impressions DSP! Plus it uses all kinds of SAB Freebies. AND, the awesome Spring Corners Bundle from the Online Store!! (Did you miss this one?) Love it!! Again, this is a wonderful idea awesome for many occasions, and many color combinations from the DSP!!

Measurements:

Blackberry Bliss: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE, 3" x 4 1/4", 1/2" x 4"
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4 (inside), 2 3/4" x 4"
Bloom Impressions DSP (N)(SAB): 4" x 5 1/2", 1/2" x 4" (Blackberry Bliss floral)

To Make This Card:

Cut DSP piece at 3 1/4". Adhere to top, front of folded Blackberry Bliss card.
Flip over DSP, and adhere "solid" to bottom of card front, overlapping floral piece.
Take 1/2" Blackberry cardstock strip and adhere where 2 pcs meet.
Next, take White layer, and stamp sentiment in Blackberry Bliss ink. I used my Stamparatus for placement, but it is a clear stamp, so that is fairly easy to do without it.
Now, die cut detailed floral image in opposite corner. Mount to smaller, Blackberry piece.
Attach to card front with Dimensionals.
Add White piece to inside, along with DSP strip.
Finish card front with scattered SAB Purple Sequins, and small SAB Fresh Freesia Seam Binding bow.

Product List

Spring Corners Bundle (English)

[164743]

$46.75

Bloom Impressions 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164944]

$12.50

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

[133675]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Seam Binding Ribbon

[164971]

$8.00

Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins

[164970]

$8.00

Monday, January 27, 2025

Spring Corners Book Binding Card

This idea is actually a combination of 2 cards I've seen - the layout of one and the colors of another! If you haven't ever even seen this stamp bundle, Spring Corners, it's in the Online Store and was released earlier this month! I just love it!! And the dies are just awesome! So, for this Shy Shamrock card, I also used the FREE SAB, Bloom Impressions DSP!! This card has so many occasions and possibilities using any DSP - but particularly the variety of colors in the Bloom Impressions DSP!

Measurements: :

Basic White: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE, 3 3/4" square
Bloom Impressions (SAB) (N): 4" square, 1" x 4", 1/2" x 4" (Shamrock Floral), 2 3/8" square (Solid Shamrock)

To Make This Card:

Fold Basic White card in half. Score at 4 1/4" - 5 1/2". Crease well.
Attach 1" DSP strip to "binding" area. Take 5 1/2" piece of narrow White ribbon and wrap around "binding" area and adhere to the back.
Now, attach "binding" area to card with Tear n Tape.
Adhere print DSP square to card front.
Stamp sentiment from Spring Corners Stamp Set in Shy Shamrock ink. I used my Stamparatus for placement.
Die cut detailed floral die in opposite corner. Attach "solid" square of DSP to wrong side of die cut opening. (Or, you can just leave the floral design show through.
Attach this square over DSP on front.
Finish the inside with a strip of DSP, and sentiment stamped in Shy Shamrock Ink.
To finish, add a ribbon bow over the ribbon, and scatter Shy Shamrock Shimmer Gems to the front.

Product List

Spring Corners Bundle (English)

[164743]

$46.75

Bloom Impressions 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164944]

$12.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin Pad

[163808]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Whisper White 1/4" Cotton Ribbon

[134567]

$6.00

2024–2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems

[163781]

$8.50

Sunday, January 26, 2025

Pastel Heart Shaped Card

I've actually seen several of these cards using these pastel colors, the Heart Shaped Bundle and the DSP from the Wildflower Birthday DSP in the new mini. I also loved the layering of the detailed circles! I haven't done that before, and it's truly gorgeous!

Measurements:

Pretty in Pink: 1/2 sheet, 4 1/8" square, scraps
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4" (inside), 3 5/8" square (detailed circle)
Soft Seafoam: 3" square (detailed heart), scrap:
Shaded Spruce: scraps
Adhesive Sheet: 3" square
Wildflower Birthday DSP (N): 4" x 5 1/4" (Pastel Stripe)

To Make This Card:

Adhere Pastel Stripe DSP to folded Pretty in Pink card.
Die cut largest decorative circle from the Spotlight on Nature Dies from the Pretty in Pink square.
Stamp "detailed heart" in Shaded Spruce onto White square. Center image and die cut with next largest decorative circle. Layer together.
Attach Adhesive Sheet to Soft Seafoam square. Die cut with detailed heart die from the Heart Shaped SAB Bundle.
Peel off backing and adhere to stamped image.
Mount to card base with Dimensionals.
Next, die cut 5 "flowers" from Pretty in Pink scraps, and 3 sets of "leaves" from Shaded Spruce scraps.
Arrange onto decorative heart, as shown.
Stamp sentiment onto scrap of Seafoam Cardstock in Shaded Spruce. Die cut with label die from the Heart Shaped Bundle. Add to card with Dimensionals.
Finish with Iridescent Pearls for the flower centers and decorate label.

Product List

Heart Shaped Bundle (English)

[164953]

$31.50

Wildflower Birthday 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English)

[166620]

$21.00

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

$11.50

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146988]

$11.50

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

[163793]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

[147088]

$9.00

Spotlight On Nature Dies

[163580]

$35.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels

[158987]

$7.50

Friday, January 24, 2025

Faux Matchbook Fold Valentine

After doing some research, I discovered that this fold is actually a Matchbook Fold. However, this design by Lavonne Schwendemen, doesn't actually tuck in like a matchbook does. Instead, it is held closed with an element, in this case, hearts! (I also used a clear velcro dot). I just love the entire design of this card. So, many possibilities! I will give this a try, again!

Measurements:

Cherry Cobbler: 1/2 sheet, cut LENGTHWISE
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4:, scrap
Marbled Elegance DSP (N)(OE): 1" x 4", 2 3/4" square (heart)
Gold Foil: 2 1/2" square, scrap

To Make This Card:

Score Cherry Cobbler base at 1 1/4" - 6 3/4". (Or, score at 1 1/4", crease, and fold other cut edge to meet folded up cut edge).
Die cut large (not largest) heart in front of card base.
Add White Layer to inside.
Attach DSP to narrow, front flap.
Die cut heart (one that will fit inside die cut heart) from DSP. Add through heart in front flap and adhere to inside, White layer.
Stamp sentiment in Cherry Cobbler ink onto scrap of White. Fussy cut around words with Paper Snips. Attach to heart with Dimensionals.
Die cut both "stitched hearts" from Hearts of Elegance Dies (OE) from Gold Foil. Arrange on front of card so the "points" hold down the front flap. Adhere to card front with Tear n Tape.
Now, open up card, leaving bottom flap in place. Lightly mark top of flap with pencil. Open up flap, and stamp sentiment in Cherry Cobble ink, below pencil mark, so it is hidden by flap.
Finish with knot of Gold & Cherry Cobbler Ribbon, and scattered Heart Sequins (OE).

Product List

Hearts Of Elegance Bundle (English)

[164916]

$50.25

Marbled Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[164919]

$16.50

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119685]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Adhesive Backed Heart Sequins

[164920]

$8.50

Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Satin Ribbon

[164028]

$8.00

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Elegant Heart Card

I saw this elegant layered card designed by Julie Gilson. Many layers, but totally worth it!! It combines the gorgeous Marbled Elegance DSP (OE) with Gold Foil cardstock, Gold embossing, and gold embellishments! Just stunning!

Measurements:

Cherry Cobbler: 1/2 sheet, cut LENGTHWISE
Basic White: 3 3/4" x 5" (front), 4" x 5 1/4" (inside), 3 1/4" square (stitched circle), scrap
Marbled Elegance DSP (N)(OE): 2 1/8" x 3 3/4" (front), 2 3/8" square (heart), 1/2" x 4"
Gold Foil: 3 1/2" square (decorative circle), scraps

To Make This Card:

Run smaller White layer through Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder.
Adhere to folded Cherry Cobbler card.
Add DSP piece to the bottom, as shown. Add a 4" piece of ribbon, or narrow piece of Gold Foil cardstock to delineate between the 2 layers.
Die cut large decorative circle from Spotlight on Nature dies from Gold Foil piece. set aside.
Emboss detailed heart from the Heart Shaped (SAB) dies in Gold Embossing Powder in center of 3 1/4" square.
Die cut with large stitched circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies, centering embossed image. Set aside.
Die cut "stitched heart" from DSP, as well as the next 2 sizes of hearts from the Hearts of Elegance Dies in Gold Foil.
Now, let's layer these all together!
I started by adhering the stitched White circle onto the Gold Decorative Foil Circle.
Next, add stitched DSP heart on top of embossing, then next Gold Foil heart, then lastly the smallest, stitched Gold Heart. I added this one with Dimensionals.
Next, add the completed circle to the front of card with Dimensionals.
For sentiment, stamp in Cherry Cobble ink. I cut mine out with a die from the Something Fancy Dies (AC). Mount to another die cut from Gold Foil. Add to front of card with Dimensionals.
For inside, attach larger, White layer with strip of DSP. Stamp sentiment in Cherry Cobbler Ink.
Finish front with small knot of Cherry Cobbler & Gold ribbon, and scattered Gilded Gems (ret).