Becky's Stampin' Studio: everyday happiness dsp

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Everyday Happiness Card #3

Here is the last card that I have completed from that collection of cards by demonstrator, Gail Ellis. This sample uses the "lattice" from the Linked Together dies, butterfly from the Beautiful Butterfly dies, and the retired Stitched Rectangles, again. The popped up "lattice" is really striking in person!

Measurements:

Basic White: 1/2 sheet, 3 3/8" x 4 5/8" (embossed piece), 3 1/8" x 4 3/8" (Stitched Rectangle "frame"); 3" x 4 1/4" (lattice), scrap (butterfly & flowers)
Pretty Peacock: scrap (branch)
Lost Lagoon: scrap (sprig)
Everyday Happiness DSP: 4" x 5 1/4" (Lost Lagoon gingham), 2 5/8" x 3 3/4" (Wild Wheat print)

To Make this Card:

Adhere Lost Lagoon Gingham piece for folded White card.
Run next sized White layer through Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder now found in the Online Store.
Adhere this layer over DSP.
Next, die cut White Stitched Rectangle "frame" using 2 dies from the retired dies. Set aside.
Now, die cut "lattice" from piece of white.
Carefully, adhere the "lattice" behind opening of Stitched Rectangle "frame". I think I used narrow Tear n Tape, but Multipurpose Glue would work, too.
Place foam adhesive strips around "frame" and add Wild Wheat DSP to the back.
Now, you can add this entire piece to front of card, over the embossed piece.
Next, die cut larger "sprig" from the Linked Together dies in Lost Lagoon, and Sprig in Pretty Peacock. Add to "frame" as shown, with Multipurpose Glue.
Then, die cut flowers from Linked Together Dies (you will only need 2) and butterfly from the Beautiful Butterflies dies.
Add these to frame, as shown, as well!
Finish with popped up sentiment from the Greetings for All ephemera pack, and Iridescent Faceted Gems for the flower centers and butterfly "body".

Product List

Linked Together Dies

[164808]

$34.00

Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English)

[164615]

$59.25

Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English)

[164862]

$7.00

Everyday Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[166632]

$12.50

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

[150880]

$14.00

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder

[161600]

$11.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Foam Adhesive Strips

[141825]

$8.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Iridescent Faceted Gems

[163368]

$8.50

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Everyday Happiness Card #1

I saw this collection of cards by Australian, Gail Ellis, and fell in love! So much so, that it prompted me to purchase the now retired, Linked Together Dies! (I already had the DSP!). I just FINALLY had time, while my aunt was here, to make several of them!! I DO really like them. Gail always has wonderful ideas, frequently in multiples, which makes your investment more economical! So, here is the first of 3 that I have tried, so far....with 3 more to go!

Measurements:

Basic White: 1/2 sheet, 4" x 5 1/4", 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" (diamond die cut); scraps
Pretty Peacock: scraps
Lost Lagoon: scraps
Everyday Happiness DSP: 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" (Floral - diamond die cut), 3/4" x 4" (gingham)

To Make this Card:

Run White layer through Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder now found in the Online Store.
Adhere this layer to folded White card base.
Next, die cut the diamond shape from the Linked Together Dies. Cut another diamond shape from the floral print.
Split the DSP diamond in half - short-ways. Remove approx. 1/4" from each cut edge and reassemble on top of White diamond with 1/4" edge showing.
Now, add to center of card front.
To "hide" cut edge, cover with strip of gingham DSP.
Next, die cut both small "sprigs" from Pretty Peacock scraps, and larger "branch" from Lost Lagoon scrap.
Also die cut 4 flowers, from the Linked Together Dies, in White (you will only need 2). Also cut 2 sizes of butterflies from the Beautiful Butterfly Dies, also in White.
Arrange all die cut pieces as shown.
Embellish with Iridescent Faceted Dots (Online Store)
Add sentiment, on Dimensionals, from Greetings for All Ephemera pack