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.
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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!
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:
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.
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.
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".
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.
Inside white layer: 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
Backstop mat: 2" x 1 1/4". This piece can vary in size to fit the image or greeting you want to use.
Backstop layer: 1 3/4" x 1"
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.
It is a monthly subscription kit by Stampin' Up!®. You get a cute little box in the mail each month with a project inside. Subscribe now for May Mountain Majesties. Subscription deadline is the 10th of each month. You can skip or cancel anytime.
What's included in the box?
a photopolymer stamp set
Classic
Stampin’ Spot™
all the bits and pieces, pre-cut cardstock and cardbases to complete the project
step-by-step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects
Your first box will include a clear block for your stamps. You'll reuse this each month with the stamps provided. Sometimes you may need scissors and you'll want a cloth to clean your stamps.
Details on this box:
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Pre-cut vellum and paper pieces
• Watercolor card bases and coordinating envelopes
Love this color scheme. You can give it a try while you patiently (🤣) wait for your May box to arrive.
I have a new bundle on the way that reminds me of the images in this peek. It's called the Scenic Adventure bundle and will be available to customers on May 6th as a May online exclusive. I can try it out with these colors while I wait. May kits start shipping on May 11th.
Grab your subscription here before May 10th. There's an add-on die set that coordinates with each of the kits (3 of them) for the quarter. May is the second box of the quarter. You can buy the dies if you have a subscription. Check them out here. They are sold separately in my online store.
Thanks for stopping by! Post any questions in the comments.
Do you love card techniques? Here's one to put on your list to try- Faux Stained Glass. I love this technique and the shiny end result. You can use your favorite stamp images, colors and greeting with this technique and create a truly unique card.
I love the look of stained glass. It is so beautiful and such a fun way to make art. So I created a faux stained glass card technique. You can use any stamps you like, any color combos you like and a few additional supplies to create a faux stained glass look. For this card, I used Country Birdhouse stamp set by Stampin' Up!®. I stamped my images in Memento Black ink. Then I drew in lines with a Basic Black Stampin' Write marker. You can draw in lines with a pencil first and then trace over them. If I want a greeting I stamp that too. After I have my lines drawn in, I use a color tool to add different colors to my sections. I prefer Stampin' Blends markers, however, you can use whatever you have. Don't be afraid to leave white space. When you're done adding color, it's time for the magic to happen. Apply versamark ink all over your layer. *see video. Then cover it with clear embossing powder. This can be a tad tricky as you need to hold onto the very edge carefully. I lay mine down on my grid paper to heat set it. Once all the powder has been melted, tilt it around to make sure you didn't miss any spots with the heat. Let your layer cool for a minute. Now you repeat the embossing process. I do at least 2 coats of clear embossing. You can do 3 or 4 if you like. Don't have versamark or embossing powder? That's ok. Skip this step. You'll still have a beautiful and unique card.
Here's an up-close view of the finished layer. You can see all the little imperfections in the finish. This gives it a true stained glass look. Layering the clear embossing several times, helps you achieve this look. Isn't it just beautiful?!
Let your layer cool for a few minutes. The edge may curl a bit. mine usually do. I added my layer to a piece of Basic Black cardstock. If you don't want an extra layer or don't have black cardstock, You can finish off the edge with your black marker to make a border. ** You'll need to do this before you heat emboss.
Because you've heated the layer several times and it can be a bit unruly, you'll want to use a strong adhesive to help it adhere to your black layer or card base. I prefer liquid multipurpose glue or tear n' tape adhesive. The liquid glue gives you a little wiggle room to get your layer straight but needs help while drying to stay put. I place clean, clear blocks on top of my layer while it dries. Tear n' Tape bonds instantly and doesn't need extra weight to adhere. Use what you have and what you are comfortable with. You can also use Seal+.
Here's another card I made with Citrus Blooms stamp set by Stampin' Up!®. I absolutely love the oranges. You can see all the texture in the up-close pic of the layer. I just love the finished look of the faux stained glass technique.
Watch the Facebook Live replay here or over on my YouTube Channel.
Stampin' Blends Markers: Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Smoky Slate, Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon, Blueberry Bushel, Natural Tones Medium, Medium Deep and Deep, and Pecan Pie.
Versamark watermark ink
Clear embossing powder
Heat tool
Basic White, Basic Black and Azure Afternoon cardstocks
Basic card making supplies: trimmer, clear blocks, grid paper
Tear n' Tape adhesive or liquid glue
Card Measurements:
Card base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
Basic Black: 5 1/4" x 4"
Basic White: 5" x 3 3/4" (2, one for inside)
Browse my online store to see stamps and the other supplies I used. *Country Birdhouse stamp set is on the Last Chance section so it's retiring soon and while supplies last.
Do you find yourself collecting designer series paper (patterned) and not using it on cards?
Using a template to cut it up and make a stack of cards is a great way to use that beautiful paper you've been collecting and send it out into the world. For some in the card making world, this is called a One Sheet Wonder. It's simply cutting up your patterned paper with a template to make a stack of cards. You can use any patterned paper you have. Some templates are simple, some are complex. I like to keep it simple. Here's a set of cards I made with a new template I designed. The Wildly Flowering paper is absolutely beautiful and works for many occasions.
I have loads of pretty papers on hand. This new template uses every piece cut from a 12"x12" piece of patterned paper to make a card. Love that there's no waste. Then I can add these finished cards to my stash to use or bundle them up and gift them. *reminder- if you gift cards, Stampin' Up!® asks that your observe their angel policy. You can find it here.
Below is a pic of the template. You can save it to your Pinterest board for future reference. You may also download the One Sheet Wonder Template 4 to print off. This template makes 11 to 12 cards. All the cutting instructions are listed in the pdf printable.
Supplies you'll need:
Designer Series (patterned) paper that is 12"x12"
Cardstock that matches your patterned paper for card bases and mats.
Strips of white or light colored cardstock to stamp greetings
Greeting stamps
Inks (neutral or colors that match you papers)
Basic card making tools
Trimmer
Adhesives (I prefer liquid glue and dimensionals)
To step up your cards, you can add die cuts for greetings, ribbon, embellishments as well as die cut images. Not ready for all that? Try stepping it up a little by adding dimensionals to your greetings, lifting them up a little from your patterned layer.
Watch the Facebook replay tutorial to see how I made this set of cards:
Here's another set I made using the Wildly Flowering designer series paper
If you have any questions about how to do a one sheet wonder or my template, please leave a comment on this post.
To browse or shop designer series papers and other card making supplies, visit my online store.
I love a good fun fold that's simple and has a big wow factor. This tri-fold card is one of my favorites. I saw a tri-fold card with the Everyday Arches Dies by Stampin' Up!® on Tami White's facebook page and wanted to try it out. Here's my version.
What you'll need to construct this card:
3 of the largest arch dies
3 of the 3rd largest arch dies
3 of the 4th largest arch dies
cardstock hinges or scored piece of cardstock to connect your arch panels. *I discuss different options in my video. I used several sizes. You can use 3" x 2" cardstock pieces scored at 1" on the short side or a bigger piece of cardstock 2 1/2" x 11" scored at 3 1/2" from each end.
I used some new 2025-27 in-colors too. Secret Sea, Cloud Cover and Timid Tiger make an awesome color combo. Don't you agree? I love blues with orange. The floral image from Layers of Beauty stamp set adds a wonderful design for my Basic White panels. It really fills the space and with the coordinating masks, you can add color right where it needs to go. This is the card that I made on my Facebook live Coffee and a Card used the color combo of Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, Timid Tiger, Peach Pie, Old Olive and Gray Granite. The floral image is stamped on the arched panels with Gray Granite after I stamped off once first. Then I used the coordinating masks to add color to the flowers and leaves.
I used the classic ink pads and small blending brushes to apply the ink in this order:
Mask 1: Peach Pie ink for the roses. I covered the daisy flowers with post-it masking tape.
Mask 2: Peach Pie ink for the roses. I covered the daisy flowers with post-it masking tape.
Mask 3: Timid Tiger ink for the roses. I covered the flower middles with post-it masking tape.
Mask 4: Old Olive ink for the leaves.
Mask 5: Old Olive ink for the leaf details.
Color flower middles with Cloud Cover Stampin' Write marker
The arched front panel is mostly covered with the floral image. I stamped the greeting in Secret Sea ink. The middle arched panel has room at the top for another greeting or phrase stamped in Secret Sea ink. The back arched panel just has the floral image on the corner leaving room to write a short message. If you'd like to have a private space or more space for a message, you could add another arch die cut to the back of the 3rd panel.
Have fun using different stamps or designer series papers to fill. your arched panels.
Here's another version I made with blues using Boho Blue, Misty Moonlight and Secret Sea.
Watch the replay
Note: You can try this with other dies. If you want a connector piece that is a full strip of cardstock, you can find the scoring dimensions by measuring your die cut. Then the section of the connector that holds the middle die cut needs to fit between your two score lines. For example, the largest arch die measures just shy of 4". So my score lines for a 2 1/2" x 11" piece of cardstock are 3 1/2" and 7 1/2. If you just want hinges, just use a 3" x 2" piece of cardstock scored in half. The hinge works for most other shaped die cuts and you can adjust it to fit your shape.
Thanks for stopping by! Give this fun fold a try and let me know if the comments what stamps you used.
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