Becky's Stampin' Studio: Sweet Bugs Stadium Wave Card

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Sweet Bugs Stadium Wave Card

I saw this awesome card on a reel, and knew I had to find out how to make it! I had to do a little research, but I finally found the directions! It takes a little time (to make the 7 waves) but, in the end, it's really easy to do! I finally found directions from the Stamp Doc - Melissa Stout! And, in doing further research, this fold "made the rounds" 2 years ago!! Guess I missed it! I WILL be trying another one! Hope to have a class!!

Measurements:

Old Olive: 2 - 1/2 sheets (1 for base, 1 for "mechanism")
Basic White: 2 1/4" x 2 1/2" (inside), scraps
Cute as a Bug DSP (N): 2 pcs @ 3 7/8" x 5 1/4" inside (sm flowers); "Picnic" panel (front); die cut bugs

To Make This Card:

Take one of the 1/2 sheets of Old Olive, for the base, and score @ 4 1/8" x 4 3/8". Crease and set aside.
Take the other 1/2 sheet of Old Olive and use the diagrams above to make the "waves". First, score @ 1/2" - 3 1/2" - 4 1/2" - 5 1/2". Then, turn the piece and cut apart into 7 - 3/4" strips. You'll have a little left over that you will not use.
Next, crease each strip creating a "valley" fold. the 1/2" at the bottom you will use to attach the top and bottom together.
To make the entire "mechanism", first place tear n tape on the right side of each "wave" with the folds to the top.
Then, assemble them together over lapping them 3/8" and adhering them to the tear n tape.
Lastly, place tear n tape on the top and bottom "waves". These will adhere them to the inside of the card.
Now, adhere the 2 small flower DSP pieces to the inside. Trim the "picnic" panel to 4" x 5 1/4" and adhere to the front.
I decided to try starting to insert the "mechanism" by placing Multipurpose Glue to the "spine" of the card, lining it up with the left side where desired. I let this dry.
Next, I removed the tear in tape of the top "wave" and closed the card. Repeat for the bottom "wave". And, voila the wave is done! It's really NEAT!!
Finish by decorating each wave with a die cut bug - or you can skip a wave, or whatever you'd like. You can also add sentiments and embellishments as the "theme" dictates!