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Friday, May 8, 2026

Cute as a Bug Fun Fold

Well, it's Senior Center time, again, so time to create cards for them! I try to use up some of my retired inventory with them, but this one is all current! This one was designed by Tara at Tarabeth Stamps! So clever, you know I love the arches as much as I love ovals! And, with this one, I finally get to use the mushrooms in the Sweet Bugs Dies!! Glad she had a tutorial on how to assemble them, as I doubt I'd ever figure it out! I love this one so much, I think I'll do it in my monthly class here, too!

Measurements:

Mossy Meadow: 5 1/2" x 6 3/4", 3" x 4 1/4" (arch)
Crushed Curry: 4" x 5 1/4" (inside), 2 1/4" x 5 1/4" (lower front)
Basic White: 3 3/4" x 5"
Cajun Craze: scraps
Basic Beige: scraps
Cute as a Bug (OE): 2 1/8" x 5" (mushroom print), 2 5/8" x 3 1/2" (fern print)

To Make This Card:

Score Mossy Meadow base @ 4 1/4". Crease into a mountain fold.
Die cut 4th largest Arch from the Everyday Arches in Mossy Meadow, and 5th largest arch from the "fern print".
Score the Mossy Meadow cardstock piece @ 1/2". Crease well.
Trim 3/8" from the DSP piece. (you may still need to fit this a bit first)
Next, adhere White layer to inside Crushed Curry piece.
Place Tear & Tape on inside of "mountain fold" of Mossy Meadow arch on the 1/2" flap. Hook this over the top edge of the inside cardstock pieces and press, firmly, into place. Make sure flap will easily flip up!
Now, adhere this entire piece to the inside of card!
Next, add the Crushed Curry and DSP pieces to front flip up piece.
For the 3 "mushrooms" die cut the 3 stems in Basic Beige, and the tops from Cajun Craze. These are in the Sweet Bugs Dies. (Note: the smallest "mushroom" is actually a little cluster of 3 - the tops are in one die!)
Now, adhere the "fern" DSP piece to the Mossy Meadow arch, fitting it first.
Next, adhere the Cajun Craze "mushroom tops" to the matching base, using Multipurpose Glue. The smallest one actually has 3 tops. I couldn't actually determine which one went where, so just go for it!
Then, adhere the 3 "mushrooms" to the "flap" with Multipurpose Glue. (I should have centered mine more, but did mine like she did!
Stamp sentiment in Cajun Craze ink in opening, as shown.
Finish with scattered Brass Butterflies and a little Ladybug on the base front. (Note: there are also some cute "bugs" you could die cut and add - a snail, small butterfly, and small dragonfly! Too cute!)

Product List

Sweet Bugs Bundle (English)

[167002]

$46.75

Cute As A Bug 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[166994]

$12.50

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$14.00

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131199]

$14.00

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

$14.00

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

$9.00

Everyday Arches Dies

[164629]

$29.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Brushed Brass Butterflies

[158136]

$10.00

Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes

[167005]

$8.00

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Sweet Bugs Clean & Simple Card

I spotted this idea by Sharon at "As the Ink Dries", and thought it would be perfect for class, including my Senior stampers. These images are stamped and then colored. I actually like the colored Lily of the Valley! Anyway, my senior gals loved it!

Measurements:

Poppy Parade: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE
Basic White: 2 pcs @ 4" x 5 1/4", 2 1/2" x 4" (arch), 3/4" x 3 7/8", scraps (images)
Made with Love DSP (N): 3 1/4" x 3 7/8" (Poppy "dashes"), 2" x 3 7/8", 5/8" x 4" strip (sm hearts on Strawberry Slush)

To Make This Card:

Adhere one large, White layer to front of Poppy Parade card base.
Next, add "dash" Poppy Parade DSP to the top, and the small heart DSP to the bottom. The edges will overlap.
Then cover the "seam" with the 3/4" strip of Basic White.
Now, stamp the images in Memento Black ink and die cut with corresponding dies. You'll need one "Reading Ladybug", one "Lily of the Valley", and 3 flowers/grass.
Color in the images with Poppy Parade, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green.
Die cut an arch in White.
To create the focal point.. I placed one "flower" near the bottom left corner of arch. Use the smaller Dimensionals. Next, I added the "Ladybug", and then I added another "flower to the right (not too low), and the last "flower in between - all on Dimentionals. Lastly, you'll add the "Lily of the Valley" - tucked behind right flower.
If enough room, stamp the words from Sweet Jar, otherwise, find another sentiment that will fit!
Next, place the completed "arch" onto the card front with Dimensionals.
Finish with White twine bow, and silver Festive dots.

Product List

Sweet Bugs Bundle (English)

[167002]

$46.75

Sweet Jar Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[169171]

$20.00

Made With Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167054]

$12.50

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$11.00

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147278]

$9.00

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154958]

$11.00

Everyday Arches Dies

[164629]

$29.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

$11.00

Festive Pearls

[159963]

$7.00

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!