Fault line card with Sunrise Sailing bundle and Beautiful Gallery designer series paper by Stampin' Up!®

I love a technique that makes an easy WOW card. The fault line technique is simple and stunning. 

This simple tearing technique is created by tearing the layers and the card front at the same time. This leaves a jagged edge like the front of your card ripped apart. The patterned paper or embossed layer underneath peeks through. The torn layers are off-set and then glued together. This creates a unique look on the inside of your card too. The backside of the paper is visible when you open the card. You can keep it simple with just a greeting or add some layered die cuts. On the sailboat card, I used two layers with my torn card front instead of one. It gives a bold color to separate the blue (secret sea) from the teals (pretty peacock and pool party).  

Products used on the sailboat card:

• Sunrise Sailing bundle (stamps, dies and hybrid embossing folder)
• Classic ink pads: Secret Sea, Lemon Lime Twist and Pool Party
• Two-toned cardstocks: Pretty Peacock and Pool Party
• Cardstock: Basic White, Secret Sea and Lemon Lime Twist
• multipurpose liquid glue and stampin' dimensionals
• Stylish Shapes large square die

Instructions:

1. Cut card base 4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2"
2. Cut layers (Pretty Peacock and Lemon Lime Twist) 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
3. Cut dsp or layer to emboss 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
4. Stack layers to be torn with card front behind the front flap. Tear the pieces. You can tear it any way you like but try not to go below the middle of the card. 
5. Separate the torn layers. Off-set the top card layer and the layers underneath so each color peeks out from the layer on top. Add glue along the torn edge of the bottom torn layer. Adhere to the full dsp or embossed layer. (this layer isn't adhered yet!)  I leave about 1/16" or 1/8" space between the top of the full layer and the card fold. This helps it open and close better. **see video 
6. Continue to glue down the torn layers. Adhere the next layer (lemon lime twist) to the first layer. It is off-set to show some of the pretty peacock. 
7. Then add glue to the card front. Don't put adhesive all the way to the top as we left that little gap where it meets the embossed or dsp layer. Press the layers together to adhere it completely together. 
8. Use the piece you torn off to create the bottom of the card front. The layers are off-set just like the top. 
9. Adhere the cardstock (original card base) layer to the next layer (lemon lime twist). Put adhesive only along the torn edge. 
10. Adhere that layer to the next torn layer (pretty peacock) the same way. 
11. Adhere this layer to the bottom of the embossed or dsp layer. Only glue along the torn edge.
12. Use trimmer to trim the excess paper off the bottom. You can use these pieces inside or on another project. 
13. Add more glue to the layers at the bottom to secure the layers.
14. Embellish with die cuts or a greeting
15. Add a Basic White piece 5 1/4" x 4" to the inside for your message. Decorate it or leave it blank.

I used a fun color combo with a pop of bright green (Lemon Lime Twist)

If you don't like that look, you can tear the layers together, glue those to the full layer that peeks through and then adhere that to the cardbase. Either way it creates a beautiful card. The boat scene (Beautiful Gallery paper) card has very little stamping and the simple design allows the beautiful paper to be center stage. You can make your cards landscape or portrait. I loved the landscape orientation for my patterned scene paper so I could see more of the scene. 

Products used on the boat scene card:

• Beautiful Gallery designer series paper
• Sunrise Sailing stamp set
• Beautiful Motifs stamp set
• Two-Toned cardstocks: Secret Sea and Crumb Cake
• Cardstock: Secret Sea and Basic White (inside)
• Classic ink pad: Secret Sea
• multipurpose liquid glue 

Instructions:

1. Cut card base 4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2"
2. Cut cardstock layers (two-toned) 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
3. Cut patterned paper 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
4. Cut inside basic white layer 5 1/4" x 4"
5. Stack two-toned cardstocks together and tear at the same time. Offset the bottom layer from the top so it is peeking out from under it.
6. Adhere bottom torn layer (crumb cake) to dsp layer. 
7. Adhere top torn layer (secret sea) on top of torn layer (crumb cake). Off-set the layer to show as much of the bottom torn layer you want to see.
8. Take the bottom torn pieces and adhere the top torn layer to the bottom layer. Offset it the same way you did for the top. Only put adhesive along the torn edge. 
9. Adhere this piece to the dsp layer to create the bottom of your card front. ** see video
10. Use trimmer to trim excess paper off the bottom.
11. Adhere the layer to your card base.
12. Stamp greeting on a two-toned crumb cake cardstock scrap and tear the edges.
13. Embellish the inside layer with torn strips to match the front or leave blank.

Check out the embossed layer of the sailboat card up-close. It gives a fun texture to the card and the texture is visible on the inside of the card. 

Here's an up-close look at the edges on the boat scene card. I tore the two-toned cardstock layers (secret sea and crumb cake) and then adhered them onto my patterned paper layer. Then it is adhered to the card front. 

Watch my Facebook live video replay on YouTube:

Thanks for stopping by my blog! You can find the products I used in my online store. 

Enjoy making fault line cards!

~ Beth 

 

July 2025 Paper Pumpkin

 Nothing says summer like strawberries! July 2025 Paper Pumpkin comes in a cute box featuring gingham and strawberries. Subscribe today! 

What's Paper Pumpkin? It's a monthly subscription box by Stampin' Up!®. It includes all you need to complete a step-by-step project. Some additional things you may need are scissors, cleaning shammy and a stamping pad (stampin' pierce mat). The first box you get comes with a clear block that you reuse with each new kit. You can get every month or skip when you need to. You can also cancel anytime. 

What's inside? Pre-cut cardbases, layers and die cuts, adhesive, an exclusive stamp set and ink spot as well as envelopes. Everything you need to come the project as shown. And the contents are a surprise so we only get a sneak peek of the kit. 

If a kit has twine or ribbon, you need a pair of scissors. I also recommend a cleaning shammy to clean the ink off your stamps as well as a mat to get a nice stamped image. 

Here's the details for the July 2025 box:

• Makes 8 cards: 2 each of 4 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes

• Pre-cut paper pieces and vellum accents

• Hand-painted card base designs

• Coordinating colors: Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Strawberry Slush and Timid Tiger

Check out this beautiful summer color combo

Want to get this in your mailbox? Subscribe by July 10, 2025. Kits ship starting on July 11th. Head over to my online store and subscribe. 

Do you like to step-it up? Paper Pumpkin now has a quarterly die set that you can purchase separately. It coordinates with all the kits for that quarter. Here's a look at the new set available now. It coordinates with July, August and September. It's available in my online store to all active paper pumpkin subscribers.

Happy stamping!

~ Beth

Make a stack of cards 6x6" patterned paper!

 Do you have 6x6" patterned paper sitting around? Sometimes I have a hard time using the smaller sheets and the patterns are so pretty I hate cutting them up. You know- beautiful scenes/landscapes and busy patterns. How do you use those?

Here's an idea for the Boho Vibes designer series paper (dsp) by Stampin' Up!®. I love the color scheme on this paper. It has many of my favorite colors and some that I never think to use.  Cajun Craze, Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink and Secret Sea. ❤️

I used a previous One Sheet Wonder template that I made for notecards. It is for a 12x12" patterned paper. However, I divided the template into 4 patterns that can be used independently so you can use it with 6x6" paper. Yay! It does double duty. You can find a pdf copy of the template here.

I used 4 patterns from the Boho Vibes dsp and I love the vibrant colors. I cut one sheet following part C of my One Sheet Wonder Template #3. Then I cut the other 3 following part A of the same template. This gave me many pieces to mix and match for my cards. I used 10 Basic White notecards for my card bases. The notecard packs make it super easy because there is 20 prescored bases with envelopes in each package. After you adhere all the bits to your card bases, just grab some of your favorite greetings and add them to the front. Now you have a stack of cards ready to go! 

Just have some fun with it and mix the patterns. I even flipped some over and used the pattern that was on the back of these. The colors are amazing and just make you feel good. 

You can see the process in my video:

Here's a close-up of each card

Supplies Used:

• Basic White Notecards
• Boho Vibes designer series paper 
• Scenic Adventure (greeting)
• Beautiful Motifs (greeting)
• Simply Said (greeting)
• May 2025 Paper Pumpkin stamp set (greeting/retired)
• Stylish Shapes (circle die cuts)
• Spotlight on Nature dies (circle die cuts)
• Basic White cardstock scraps for greetings
• Secret Sea and Mossy Meadow classic inks
• Trimmer, Cut & Emboss machine, adhesives (liquid glue and dimensionals) and bone folder

You can find the items (except retired) in my Online Store.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you are inspired and give this one sheet wonder a try. 

~ Beth 

Watercolor a heat embossed image

 Have you tried to watercolor a heat embossed image?

I love the look of watercolor. It is beautiful and soft. The light and dark colors have an organic calming feel. On this card, I attempted to recreate that feeling and look. I used the large floral image from Layers of Beauty stamp set by Stampin' Up!®.  First, I heat embossed the image with copper embossing powder on Fluid 100 watercolor paper. Then, I used my classic ink pads, paint brushes and water to add color to the image and background. I love the look and how it's different every time. After I colored all the images and background, I dried my layer with my heat tool. Then I stamped a greeting onto the layer with Secret Sea classic ink. Greeting is from Beautiful Motifs by Stampin' Up!®.

Steps:

1.  Cut Fluid 100 watercolor paper to the layer size you want. I used 5" x 3 3/4".
2.  Use the embossing buddy on your paper. (I often forget to do this! It helps the powder to only stick where you put the versamark ink.)
3.  Ink up your image with Versamark ink. This is a clear sticky ink that stays wet longer.
4.  Pour on embossing powder. I used copper. Shake and tap off excess. Use a small paint brush to get any stray powder off. 
5.  Use the heat tool to activate the powder. This is when the magic happens. It's my favorite part. Let the image cool a bit (maybe a minute or less)
6.  Grab classic ink pads in the colors you want to use. I used Berry Burst, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Pretty Peacock and Timid Tiger. *all inks by Stampin' Up!®.
7.  Use a clear block to pick up ink from the pad or press it to transfer ink to the pad lid.
8.  Use paint brushes in various sizes to add water to your ink. The more water you use the lighter the color. 
9.  Start adding color to your embossed images. You can dab up any extra water with a paper towel. You can also add more color or mix colors on top to create darker areas. Enjoy the process!
10.  Use a heat tool to dry the layer before stamping a greeting.

I love how my flowers turned out. I was inspired by the June 2025 Paper Pumpkin sneak peek and wanted to try the color scheme from the upcoming box. Isn't this color scheme gorgeous and fun?!

Check out my how-to video:

Supplies used:

• Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper
• Embossing Buddy (embossing additions tools kit)
• Copper embossing powder (metallics Wow embossing powders)
• Layers of Beauty stamp set
• Beautiful Motifs stamp set
• Classic inks: Secret Sea, Berry Burst, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Pretty Peacock and Timid Tiger
• Versamark ink
• Cardstocks: Pretty Peacock and Willow White (inside layer)
• paint brushes
• water

Thanks for stopping by! You can find the Stampin' Up!® products I used in my Stampin' Up!® online store.

~ Beth 

June 2025 Paper Pumpkin Sneak Peek

 June 2025 Paper Pumpkin sneak peek is out 

and it looks amazing! 

I love the watercolor look of the florals and the color scheme looks beautiful. 

What's in this kit?

• makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes 
• Envelopes and card bases with decorative gold foil 
• Pre-cut paper pieces and unique sentiment labels 
• Coordinating colors: Berry Burst, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Pretty Peacock (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Timid Tiger

Here's a closer look at the color scheme:

I love the pop of Berry Burst with the oranges- Cajun Craze and the new Timid Tiger. Just beautiful. I'm really excited to see this kit. 

And... it coordinates with an upcoming product that will release in July 2025 - Floral Charm suite. We'll I know that's probably going to be on my list. Demonstrators can preorder the suite in June. 

Subscribe now until June 10, 2025 to get this kit. We won't see the full kit until it's released. What a fun surprise! Subscribe Now!

** If you have a Stampin' Up! shopping account and opt in, you now earn rewards when you get the monthly paper pumpkin. You earn $2 back to spend on a future order each month you get a kit. Yay!! 

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Beth 

Create backgrounds with paper strips and an embossing folder

 Do you have tons of cardstock and patterned paper strips piling up? If you're like me, you tell yourself when your chopping up your papers that you need to save these. They may be needed someday- right?! Well, a few- yes. The mound I have- no. So when I need to thin out my scrap pile, I create strip backgrounds. Just grab some colors you want to use and get busy. The sizes can vary. Most of my strips are 1/4" or 1/2" but I do have other sizes and you can mix and match however you want. 

To make this background, gather some strips of cardstock. I used Secret Sea, Cloud Cover and Fresh Freesia. Fun, right?! I used 1/4" and 1/2" strips. Cut a Basic White (or whatever color you want- we're covering it up) cardstock piece 5 1/4" x 4". Adhere the strips to this piece. I like to make my piece a little bigger and cut it down after I'm done adhering all the strips. I recommend using a silicone craft sheet so you don't get adhesive all over your work surface. It's great because the glue doesn't stick to it and you can pull your piece right off without issues. 

I test out different arrangements before I start adhering strips down. Your grid paper or the glass mat is great for this because you can see the ruler and how many strips of paper you need. 

Once you have your pattern figured out, you'll want to put adhesive on your cardstock layer. I use Stampin' Seal or Multipurpose liquid glue. They both give you a little wiggle room to line up your strips. Make sure your first strip is straight and then push the next strip up against it. Keep building until you have covered your layer. You can do diagonal or whatever fun pattern you want. Trim off any paper pieces that hang over the edge. ** I use my trimmer to cut my layer down to 5" x 3 3/4". 

Next, take a bone folder or clean clear block and rub over your strip background. Make sure it is all adhered down. Now you can emboss it with any of your favorite embossing folders. I used the Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder by Stampin' Up!®. This adds some fun texture to your background.

Adhere the layer to a card base and embellish with die cuts or just a greeting. I used the new Scenic Adventure bundle (stamps and dies) by Stampin' Up!®.  The mountain was die cut from Cloud Cover paper and adhered to a Basic White rectangle cut to fit across the length of my layer. I stamped the greeting in Secret Sea classic ink and then adhered the mountain top. This layer is popped up with dimensionals. This would make a great graduation card or encouragement card for someone starting something new. 

Embellish your card and add a little wink of stella for some shine. Now it's ready to go in the mail or be hand-delivered. 

Check out the live replay on my YouTube Channel- Stamp and Create with Beth

Here's some more ideas with different embossing folders

Browse my online store for all the products I used. Check out the new 2025-27 in-colors while you're there. They are beautiful! 

Thanks for stopping by.

~ Beth 

Easel card with Playing in the Rain by Stampin' Up!®

 I love a good fun fold. It's even better when it is simple but has a big WOW factor. Check out the easel card. With a little scoring and creative placement of a popped up piece inside, your card can turn into an easel. Then the recipient can display your beautiful card. 

We created this card during my Coffee and a Card Facebook live. I just love how this little fox is front and center. On the live we talked about color and how they work together. The group choose orange and yellow to go with the Misty Moonlight base and Pool Party designer series paper I had picked. My fox and flowers are colored in with Stampin' Blends. 

Measurements:

1. Card base: 4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2" and 2 3/4". This is just like a Z fold card. You just fold the small flap in instead of back onto itself. This creates the part that folds up into the easel. 
2. Patterned paper layer: 5 1/4" x 4". I kept my layer whole so I scored it at 2 5/8" to line up with my score line on the easel part. This step is optional but I find it helps me line up my pieces and they fold easier.  I cut two of these as I wanted one on the inside.  
3. Rectangle Mat: I used the Textured Notes dies (#3 from the largest) to cut this layer. If you don't have a rectangle die you can use a 4 1/4" x 2 3/4".
4. Stamping layer: I used the Textured Notes dies (#4) to cut this layer. You could use a 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" rectangle.
5. Inside white layer: 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
6. Backstop mat: 2" x 1 1/4". This piece can vary in size to fit the image or greeting you want to use. 
7. Backstop layer: 1 3/4" x 1"
8. Greeting strip: I use scraps for this and cut it to fit after I stamp my greeting. 1" x 1/2" for this card.

Products used:

• Playing in the Rain stamp set by Stampin' Up!® *This set is leaving and is in the Last Chance while supplies last
• Country Woods designer series paper
• Cardstocks: Misty Moonlight and Basic White
• Basic Gray Classic ink pad
• Stampin' Blends in Peach Pie, dark Daffodil Delight, light Pool Party, light Smoky Slate, light Gray Granite, dark Boho Blue
• Stampin' Write marker in Basic Gray
• Beautiful Motifs stamp set by Stampin' Up! (greeting). * This set is available in my store on May 6, 2025
• Textured Notes dies
• liquid glue and dimensionals

Watch how this card came together on the replay:

Here's another card I created with the same basic parts except the backstop is a little different. Have some fun and change this area up to fit your card. I used the Coffee with Friends stamp set by Stampin' Up!® It is sold out. I colored my image with Stampin' Blends markers and instead of an image for the backstop I used a greeting. 

Thank you so much for visiting. I hope you give this fun fold a try. Need Stampin' Up! supplies? Jump on over to my online store and have a look around. 

Have a wonderful day!

~ Beth