Becky's Stampin' Studio: April 2025

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Clean & Simple Sketched Butterfly Card

I was looking for a clean and simple card for my Senior Center class this month, and found this layout! I grabbed the retired Bloom Impressions DSP from SAB, the dies and stamps from the Sketched Butterfly Bundle (still available), and a retired Basics Embossing Folder, to create this card. Please to note, I frequently use up my retired products for these classes! But, you should already have them, too, or at least something that will work!

Measurements:

Daffodil Delight: 1/2 sheet, scraps (for die cut butterflies)
Basic White: 2 pcs @ 4" x 5 1/4" (one for the inside), 2 5/8" square
Calypso Coral: 2 7/8" square
Bloom Impressions DSP: 2 pcs @ 2 3/8" square, 1/2" x 4"

To Make This Card:

Run one of the White layers through an Embossing Folder. Attach to folded Daffodil Delight card base.
Attach the 2 DSP pieces to the corners of the card, as shown.
Stamp sentiment in Calypso Coral ink onto White square. Add White square to Calypso Coral Square, and attach to card base with Dimensionals.
Die cut single "detail" butterfly from scrap of Daffodil Delight, along with the center butterfly from the trio of detailed butterflies. You will have to do a little trimming on this one.
Add a little additional color with Calypso Coral ink, and small Blending Brush. Attach to White square with Mini Glue Dots.
Finish inside of card with remaining White layer, and the DSP strip.
Finish the outside, with Faceted Iridescent Gems, and Neutral Sequins.

Product List

Sketched Butterflies Bundle (English)

[163492]

$49.50

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

[164944]

$12.50

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119683]

$11.50

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

[122925]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$9.00

Small Blending Brushes

[160518]

$14.00

Basics 3 D Embossing Folders

[161598]

$30.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Iridescent Faceted Gems

[163368]

$8.50

Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins

[161627]

$7.50

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Playing in the Rain Split Front Card

I haven't used this Bundle in AGES, and I sure don't know why! It's so stinkin' cute! I saw this idea using the Floral & Gingham Vellum, with the cute dancing bunny, and knew I had to make it! I think I'll do this one in my "advanced" Senior class in May! It's so cheerful!

Measurements:

Pool Party: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE, scrap
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4", scraps (clouds, bunny)
Thick Basic White: 2 5/8" x 4 1/4" (label)
Floral & Gingham Vellum DSP (N): 3" x 4 1/4"

To Make This Card:

Score Pool Party base @ 2 3/4" from each end. Crease well.
Next, trim 1 1/4" from each end. Save one of these pieces for the label.
Take the White layer and stamp "clouds" and "raindrops" in Pool Party ink, in the upper left corner. Attach layer to inside of card.
Attach gingham vellum onto top cut edge of card base. I used narrow Tear n Tape, but you could use Multipurpose Glue as well. Leave the bottom end free.
Die cut "label" from Countryside Corners Dies from Thick Basic White.
Stamp "bunny" onto "label" in Memento Black ink. Stamp, again, onto regular Basic White. Color with Blends, and die cut with corresponding die.
Attach die cut over stamped image on "label" with Dimensionals.
Center "label" over opening and adhere TOP to top of card with Dimensionals, leaving the bottom half free.
Now, stamp sentiment in Black ink onto scrap of Pool Party. Die cut with label die. I used the retiring Autumn Leaves Dies.
Add "label" to front of card, onto bottom panel. I used a Dimensional on the Right and Bottom Left, leaving the top left free, to tuck in the "bunny label" for closure.
Next, die cut the 3 "clouds" from scrap of regular White. Sponge on some Pool Party color with a Sponge Dauber or Small Blending Brush. Add to card front, with Dimensionals, as shown.
Finish with scattered Pool Party Rainbow Dots

Product List

Playing In The Rain Bundle (English)

[160551]

$54.75

Floral & Gingham Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[164713]

$10.00

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$11.25

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154904]

$11.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154894]

$11.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$11.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$11.00

Countryside Corners Dies

[161471]

$28.00

Autumn Leaves Dies

[162185]

$38.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots

[162758]

$9.00

Monday, April 28, 2025

Textured Notes Clean & Simple Card

I was looking for a nice, clean & simple masculine-looking card for my Senior Center class, and found this one...and I LOVE it! It uses the entire Textured Notes Bundle!! The dies, the DSP, the stamps, and the bling! A perfect combination/layout for any card, but the colors are perfect for a "guy" card!

Measurements:

Basic White: 1/2 sheet, 2" x 3 1/2", 3/4" x 4"
Crumb Cake: 4 1/8" x 5 3/8", 2 1/2" x 4"
Pecan Pie: 4" x 5 1/4"
Woven Textures DSP (N)(OE): 2" x 5 1/4"

To Make This Card:

Run Pecan Pie piece through new, Corrugated Embossing Folder. Layer with Crumb Cake piece, and add to folded White base.
Next, add DSP to left side, on top of embossed piece.
Die cut Crumb Cake and White pieces with Textured Notes Dies.
Stamp "sprig" 2x on the White layer with Pecan Pie ink. Attach to Crumb Cake layer, then add to card front with Dimensionals.
Stamp sentiment in Pecan Pie onto strip of White. Die cut with long die. Add to card front as shown.
Finish inside with strip of DSP.
Finish outside with double bow of Bakers Twine from the Essentials Pack and scattered Neutral Matte Dots.

Product List

Textured Notes Bundle (English)

[165556]

$48.50

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

[165560]

$12.50

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]

$11.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

$9.00

Mini Corrugated 3 D Embossing Folder

[165559]

$11.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

$11.00

Neutral Matte Dots

[165561]

$8.00

Monday, April 21, 2025

Pieced Textured Notes Card

I saw this cool card using the Textured Notes Bundle. It created a neat pieced background using the Woven Textures DSP and Textured Notes Dies! I also liked the use of a vellum (retired), crimped arch behind the focal point. All really neat, rather time consuming, and what I call a "one and done"! I.e. You won't make this in any of my classes!!

Measurements:

Thick Basic White: 1/2 sheet,
Basic White: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2" (stamped image), 1/2 sheet (pieced base)
Vellum (retired): 3" x 4 1/4"
Woven Textures DSP: various patterns and sizes

To Make This Card:

Take various patterns of DSP (around 8 different patterns - and a 9th for the label). Cut various sizes from the Textured Notes Dies. (Use mine for a guide, keeping in mind that some die cuts get trimmed, eventually, substantially.
Arrange the die cut pieces into a rectangle. Using the largest die as a guide, as you will be cutting the entire piece into one large rectangle.
Then, die cut. And layer onto folded Thick Cardstock.
Now, cut an arch from the Vellum piece
Next, emboss with the new, Corrugated Embossing Folder. It cuts deep, so to keep the vellum from getting cut, place a piece of copy paper underneath the vellum before embossing. Set aside.
Stamp leaf image in Early Espresso ink onto piece of white. Fussy cut image.
Attach image to vellum arch. And, then attach arch to card front, adhering adhesive behind image and then attaching to front of card.
Stamp sentiment onto final label, in Early Espresso ink. Add to card with Dimensionals.
Finish with double bow of Linen Thread, and Antique Pearls.