inkin' fun with Beverly

Monday, December 22, 2025

Delightful Wishes Simply Said Hello Collage Card

Greetings!

Today's card is a delightful collage effect featuring dies from both the Creative Haven and Delightful Wishes die sets. With the many die cut elements a simple message such as "hello" is all that's needed.

Techniques include coloring with blending brushes, and two-step stamping and die cutting.

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Beverly's Tip of the Day

There are multiple ways to spice up a background on your card, and this one features a couple examples. The subtle stamping of the scattered flowers on the white tag is one way to add dimension to a layer or to use on the background layer. The other way is the cutwork die cutting. This die is part of the Delightful Wishes die set and is an easy way to add a WOW! factor to your card.

When shopping for dies, note the dies that are specifically made for these cutwork or textured design elements. If you're not sure which dies these are, check the edges of the dies. If there is no raised edge then it won't cut out around the image. The other way to know is to look at the samples shown with the dies as it will usually include a sample with that feature. It's an eye-catching detail giving your handmade items a beautiful touch.

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Gather Your Supplies:

Delightful Wishes stamp set
Delightful Wishes dies
Simply Said stamp set
Creative Haven dies
Basic White Thick cardstock

card base 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored & folded at 4-1/4

Calypso Coral cardstock

4-3/4 x 4 panel

Basic White cardstock

3 x 2-1/8 for tag die cut
2-1/2 x 1-5/8 for oval die cut
scraps for flower and flower center(with adhesive sheet attached)

Lemon Lime Twist cardstock

scraps for leaf die cuts

Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper (DSP)

3-1/2 x 2-1/8 dotted blues print for banner die cut

Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad
Blending Brushes
Linen Thread
Dear Dots
Adhesive Sheets
Stampin' Dimensionals
Paper Trimmer
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Here's How It's Made:

Position cutwork die in upper right area of Calypso Coral cardstock panel, die cut. Die cut tag from Basic White cardstock and banner from DSP. Ink scattered flower stamp with Lemon Lolly, stamp onto tag, re-ink and repeat to fill tag.

Die cut large flower from Basic White cardstock, brush Lemon Lolly onto edges with Blending Brush. Die cut large flower center detail with adhesive sheet attached, brush Lemon Lolly onto die cut. Ink "hello" with Calypso Coral, stamp in upper right of oval die cut. Ink small flower with Calypso Coral, stamp off twice, then stamp onto oval left of "hello". Re-ink flower, stamp off twice, stamp below "hello" off right edge. Ink flower outline stamp, stamp off once, stamp over flower, re-ink, repeat for remaining flower. Die cut one of each of the leaves from Lemon Lime Twist cardstock.

Adhere Calypso Coral panel to folded card front. Adhere tag, banner and oval die cuts onto Calypso Coral panel, left and below cutwork detail, angling and overlapping as shown below.

Assemble flower, attach leaves, and adhere at bottom left of oval with Stampin' Dimensionals. Cut two 7-8" pieces of linen thread, thread through hole in tag, tie into bow.

Embellish with Petal Pink and Balmy Blue Dear Dots.

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Product List

Delightful Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164701]	Delightful Wishes Dies (English) [164707]	Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [163756]	Creative Haven Dies [167208]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]
Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122925]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245]	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101]	Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad [161666]
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097]	Adhesive Sheets [152334]	Linen Thread [104199]	Dear Dots [165848]	Blending Brushes [153611]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you're inspired to gather your supplies and get creative!
Have a beautiful day! 😊
Beverly J

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Need a Last Minute Gift Bag? Look No Further

Greetings!

I have seen many small gift bags made from Designer Series Papers, but I thought, there's got to be a way to make a bigger size. It didn't take me long to figure out how to make it, and the beauty is the bag only takes one 12 x 12 sheet for the main portion, with another half sheet for the band around the top, giving the bag extra strength and height. This bag's dimensions are 8" wide by 6" high by 2" deep, so large enough and strong enough to hold a variety of gifts.

This bag is made with the Elegant Pine Snowflakes Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Gold Striped ribbon for the handles.

If you're like me there's always a sheet or two of DSP left and this is a great way to turn it into something useful and beautiful.

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Beverly's Tip of the Day

When creating a 3D project such as this gift bag, having the correct adhesive is very important. I chose the Stampin' Seal+ as it has a stronger adhesion than Stampin' Seal and is recommended for 3D projects.

When working with DSP I prefer using the Simply Scored scoring tool, as the tracks are evenly spaced, and the stylus has rounded edges which I feel it gives a softer and wider scored line so there is less chance of any tearing along the scored line. The Simply Scored is 12-1/2" wide and long to easily accommodate a full 12 x 12 sheet of paper or cardstock.

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Gather Your Supplies:

Your Favorite Designer Series Paper (DSP)

12 x 12 sheet
6 x 12 sheet

Stampin' Seal+
Simply Scored
Paper Trimmer
Ribbon - 22-25" for each handle
1/8" or 1/4" hole punch

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Here's How It's Made:

Score DSP at 5" and 7".

Turn sheet 90 degrees, score at 2" and 10".

Cut slits at 5" and 7" scored lines to perpendicular score lines, trim slits at slight angles.

Fold at all score lines. Apply adhesive to side pieces and top edge of side pieces, then fold carefully, with bottom flap in between the two, press firmly together.

Cut coordinating DSP sheet at 3" lengthwise, so you have two 12 x 3 pieces. Score each piece lengthwise at 1-1/2 ", then turn 90 degrees, score at 2" and 10".

Trim 1/2" off each short edge

Fold at all score lines, then open back up. Apply adhesive along both long edges of each piece. Lay one edge flat with adhesive side up, align top edge of bag over adhesive with a 1/2" overlap, in between score lines. Press to adhere, fold band piece around corner of bag, press to adhere.