Becky's Stampin' Studio: December 2025

Friday, December 12, 2025

Take a Bow Never Ending Card

This is another version of a Never Ending card, that while it is much easier to cut & score, is not as easy to assemble! It ends up being an even 5" x 5" card, so it's a little more difficult to determine which layer your are decorating! You will also need to create your own envelope, which you can do with an envelope punch board. What IS easy - you just need 4 equal pieces of cardstock for the base, as well as the pieces to decorate. I used the Jolly Holly Bundle for the additional stamping, and the retired Take a Bow DSP patterns for the layers. If you didn't want to mess with the evenness of all of the layers, just translate it into a "regular" size!

Measurements:

Basic White: 4 pcs @ 2 1/2" x 5", 4 pcs @ 2" square, scraps
Take a Bow (ret): 6 pcs @ 2 1/4" square, 8 pcs @ 1" square, 14 pcs @ 1 1/16" x 2 1/4" - use a variety of patterns, you can cut as you go

To Make This Card:

We'll begin with the card "mechanism". Then, I'll guide you through decorating, which will really have many options, depending on your "theme"!
Score the 4 White pieces the same: 1 1/4" from each end. Lightly crease.
Next, take 2 of the White "base" pieces and line them up so one is on top, and one is below. The creases and cut edges should also line up!
Place Tear n Tape on the top corners of the top piece, and bottom corners of the bottom piece. Think of these 2 pieces as one big piece!
Remove the backings on the Tear n Tape.
Next, take the other 2 White pieces and adhere them to the other base pieces. Adhere the corners one at a time, lining up the cut corners, top edges, middles, etc. This is a very exacting layout. Trim/shave pieces, if necessary. It should also lay FLAT!
Now, go back and re-crease the score lines. You'll also not have the chance to see the card in motion!! Make sure the layers do not catch anywhere.
From here, you add layers to each "face" of the card. And, you have four! The "back" is where you will probably want to sign your card, or write a message. Notice that the 3rd layer shows through the 2nd layer, so you will need to plan for that when you add the layers to the 3rd "face". I precut several of the patterns, and then cut as I went.
As you decorate, use a variety of items. Stamps, bling, labels, etc. Just remember to keep them flat!

Product List

Jolly Holly Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[166117]

$19.00

Take A Bow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164309]

$12.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$9.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$11.00

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154899]

$11.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[146924]

$7.00

Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[150457]

$6.00

Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive Backed Berries

[164119]

$9.00

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Peaceful Garden Corner Bookmark Card

So, I found this card idea on a reel as I was surfing on Facebook! And, then it was gone! This is an "Oldie But Goodie" that we haven't done in a while! The original one I saw, and shared, was made by Karen Titus from Stampin' on the Back Porch! This one uses the Peaceful Garden DSP and the lovely dove from the Peace on Earth Dies. Of course, I did my own thing to come up with my version. These are so fun to make, and practical/useful, too!!

Measurements:

Secret Sea (N): 1/4" sheet (base). scrap (dove)
Cloud Cover (N): 4 1/4" x 6 1/2" (mini card-for bookmark)
Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper (N): 2 3/4" square (circle)
Basic White: 2 3/8" square (circle)
Peaceful Garden DSP (N): 4" x 5 1/4" (doves), 5" square, 3/4" x 3" (2nd pattern - for bookmark, front of card).

To Make This Card:

Bookmark

Take the 5" square of DSP (our 6x6 paper packs are perfect for this card!). Fold it in half, open it up, and then fold it in half, and open it up again.
Next, remove one 2 1/2" square. Throw this piece away.
Now, lay this piece flat on a table, and fold the opposing "square" to the center, leaving about 1/4" all the way around it. (Note: I didn't leave any border around mine, as I didn't particularly care for the back side of the DSP, but then it lines up in the Glitter Circle a little differently)
To finish, fold the 2 remaining "squares" under the diagonal fold. Add adhesive along one bottom fold and secure.
Before securing the diagonal piece, add a small piece of ribbon to aid in removing the "bookmark". Then adhere together.
Create an "accent" piece, and your "bookmark" is done!
For this one, I die cut a White circle from the Stylish Shapes. Select the size that best fits your "bookmark".
Then, I added a Secret Sea "half" dove with a glitter "olive branch".
Next, add the circle to the top half of your "bookmark".

Card

For the base, adhere the DSP piece. Set aside.
Then, for the mini card that the "bookmark" is attached to, fold the Cloud Cover piece in half.
Die cut a larger circle from the Secret Set Glimmer paper. Adhere to the upper right corner for the mini card. Check to see if the White circle on the book mark somewhat lines up! Then, press into place.
Add the DSP piece to the bottom of the mini card front, then stamp sentiment in Secret Sea ink.
Now, you can add the mini card to the card base.
Finish the outside with a few Hues of Blue Flowers.

Product List

Delicate Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[166067]

$24.00

Peaceful Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[165917]

$12.50

Peaceful Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Paper

[165929]

$10.50

Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165624]

$14.00

Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165621]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

[165285]

$9.00

Peace On Earth Dies

[165924]

$24.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Misty Moonlight & Silver Edged 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Ribbon

[165931]

$10.00

Hues Of Blue Flowers

[165930]

$9.00

Traditions of Christmas Never Ending Card

Some time back, several of my customers requested that they make a "Never Ending Card". So, I decided that this would be one of my projects for my Club Christmas Party! In doing some research, I've discovered that over time, probably since the last time I taught this, there are several new twists on this oldie. So, stay tuned... This one, however, is the "traditional" version that will fit into an A2 envelope. It IS different, in that the "working panels" are to coordinating colors, instead of all one color. So, I designed this Christmas version just for them! Yes, it's a "Becky Original"! I do love how it turned out! These really are a lot of fun to do, and actually pretty easy, too!

Measurements:

Real Red: 1/4 sheet
Bubble Bath: 1/4 sheet
Gold Foil: FRONT ONLY: 2 pcs @ 2" x 2 5/8", 4 pcs @ 1 1/4" x 2", scrap (label)
Traditional Christmas DSP (N) (MC): FRONT: 2 pcs @ 1 7/8" x 2 1/2" (red poinsettia), 4 pcs @ 1 1/8" x 2 1/2" (pink dot); NEXT: 2 pcs @ 2" x 2 5/8" (pink poinsettia); NEXT: 2 pcs @ 2" x 2 5/8" (red poinsettia), 4 pcs @ 7/8"x 1 1/4" (pink poinsettia), BACK: 1 pc @ 2" x 2 5/8" (pink poinsettia)
Gathering Together DSP (N) (OE):4 pcs @ 7/8" x 1 1/4", 4 pcs @ 7/8" x 2 5/8" (green & gold stripe)
Basic White: 1 7/8" x 2" (NOEL), 2" x 2 1/2" (BACK, to write on), scraps

To Make This Card:

We'll begin with the card "mechanism". Then, I'll guide you through decorating, which will really have many options, depending on your "theme"!
Score the Real Red piece, along the 4 1/4" side @ 1 3/8" from each end. Turn this piece in the cutter 90 degrees and cut in half @ 2 1/8". Set both pieces aside.
Score the Bubble Bath piece, along the 5 1/2" side @ 1 1/16" from each end. Turn this piece and cut in half @ 2 3/4".
To crease along score lines or not. It doesn't make any difference, but I think if you crease now, you will know where to put the Tear n Tape, and you can check the creases to make sure the cut edges line up.
Next, take the Pink pieces and line them up so one is on top, and one is below. The creases and cut edges should also line up!
Place Tear n Tape on the top corners of the top piece, and bottom corners of the bottom piece. Think of these 2 pieces as one big piece!
Remove the backings on the Tear n Tape.
Next, take the Red pieces and adhere them to the Pink piece. Adhere the corners one at a time, lining up the cut corners, top edges, middles, etc. This is a very exacting layout. Trim/shave pieces, if necessary. It should also lay FLAT!
Now, go back and re-crease the score lines. You'll also not have the chance to see the card in motion!! Make sure the layers do not catch anywhere.
From here, you add layers to each "face" of the card. And, you have four! The "back" is where you will probably want to sign your card, or write a message. Notice that the 3rd layer shows through the 2nd layer, so you will need to plan for that when you add the layers to the 3rd "face".
As you decorate, use a variety of items. Stamps, bling, labels, etc. Just remember to keep them flat!