Thursday, May 7, 2026

Exciting Times Gatefold Birthday Card

Greetings! 

Today's card features the NEW! Exciting Times stamp & punch bundle in a gatefold card.  A rounded rectangle punch is a must have and this one is sized perfectly!  The sentiments and images are sized to work with the coordinating punch, making it easy to add thoughtful all-occasion greetings in no time.



Notice the fun new print from the NEW! Paper Medley Mix-In Designer Series Papers (DSP).  Designed to be the perfect add-on, this assortment brings versatile patterns and colors that mix right in with most suite collections so you can get more creative mileage from your projects!

Techniques include a gatefold fun fold, using a punch, and coloring embellishments with Stampin' Blends.

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Beverly's Tip of the Day

When you can't find an embellishment in the color you want for your project, Stampin' Blends are your go to.  Because they are an alcohol based marker, the color dries onto the embellishment and won't rub off.  Whether you wish to color pearls, rhinestones or any of the white or light colored embellishments, the Stampin' Blends will work.  As the Stampin' Blends come in packs with both a light and dark marker this gives you even greater freedom in the intensity of the color you want.  I find using the writing tip works better, as you can apply a bit more pressure to the embellishment without compromising the tip of the brush tip end.

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Gather Your Supplies:

  • Exciting Times bundle (Save 10% when you purchase stamp set & punch with bundle item#)
  • Smoky Slate cardstock 
    • card base 4-1/4 x 11 scored & folded at 2-3/4 & 8-1/4  
  • Basic White cardstock
    • 3-1/4 x 2-5/8
    • 3 x 1-3/4 for inner punched piece
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • 3-3/4 x 2-1/2
  • Petal Pink cardstock
    • (2) 4 x 2 
  • Paper Medley Mix-In Designer Series Paper (DSP)
    • (2) 4 x 1/2 strips
    • Rounded Rectangle punched piece (2-1/8 x 1-1/2)
  • Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
  • Moody Palette Glossy Dots
  • Stampin' Dimensionals
  • Paper Trimmer
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Here's How It's Made:

Fold both ends of card base towards center to create gatefold.


Cut punched DSP piece in half lengthwise, adhere one half at top of Calypso Coral cardstock, and other half at bottom, leaving even borders around sides and top and bottom edges.


Ink layered frame stamp with Darling Duckling, stamp onto center of Basic White cardstock. Punch out center and save for inside of card.  Adhere to Calypso Coral panel, centering between top and bottom, with sides extending evenly.


Ink starburst effect stamp with Smoky Slate, stamp onto Basic White cardstock, punch.  Ink birthday message with Calypso Coral, stamp in center.  Adhere to center of Darling Duckling frame with Stampin' Dimensionals.


On card base, adhere Petal Pink cardstock to either side of front pieces, leaving a scant 1/16" at center edge.  Adhere DSP strips at outer edge, centering between Petal Pink cardstock and fold.




Adhere completed Calypso Coral panel to left side of card front.  NOTE: To adhere without extending adhesive beyond edges, apply adhesive to back left edge of panel, and right edge of left card front, stopping 3/8" from top & bottom.  This gives you good adhesion without adhesive showing.


Color two large and one small white Moody Palette Glossy Dot with Dark Smoky Slate Stampin' Blend and embellish.


Here's what the inside looks like:

On remaining Darling Duckling stamped punched piece, ink message with Calypso Coral, stamp in center, adhere to inside of card.



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Thanks for being here!  

Let your creativity shine and have the best day! 

😊  

Beverly J
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Monday, May 4, 2026

Paradise Garden Faux Torn Edge Lovely Day Blossom Card

Greetings! 

Today's card features the Paradise Garden bundle, which brings botanically inspired elegance to your projects.  The lovely leaves and a single blossom make this card feel like you're getting just a glimpse of what would be revealed if you could see behind the torn edges.  The soft tones of the greens and pinks give this card a beautiful springtime vibe just like all the gorgeous fruit trees showing off their springtime splendor.

Techniques include a faux torn edge and a little rockin' & rollin' on the blossom.

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Beverly's Tip of the Day

To get the look of a torn edge like this is quite simple.  A piece of copy paper, a blending brush, and an ink pad or two are the only tools you need.  Begin with a white or light neutral cardstock, tear the copy paper in half, tape the paper over the ends of the cardstock, and the middle is your canvas.  Begin with inking the blending brush, lightly brushing color along the torn edges onto your cardstock, and continuing to add color until you have the look you want.  Remove the copy paper, and your torn edges are revealed!  

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Gather Your Supplies:

  • Paradise Garden bundle (Save 10% when you purchase stamp set & die with bundle item#)
  • Soft Sea Foam cardstock 
    • card base 4-1/4 x 11 scored & folded at 5-1/2    OR    5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored & folded at 4-1/4
  • Basic White cardstock
    • 5-1/4 x 4 panel
    • hexagon die cut
    • scrap for flower
  • Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends
  • Moody Palette Glossy Dots
  • Bubble Bath 1/8" Faux Linen ribbon
  • Stampin' Dimensionals
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
  • Copy/Printer Paper - 5-3/4 x 4-1/2
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Here's How It's Made:

Place Basic White cardstock panel onto your work surface.  Tear copy paper in half lengthwise, place one piece over upper part of cardstock panel and other piece over lower part of cardstock panel, leaving about a 2" reveal in the middle.  Secure with tape, making sure copy paper and cardstock will remain in place.

Rub Blending Brush onto Soft Sea Foam ink pad to ink up, lightly rub along torn edges and into center of cardstock, re-inking if needed.  Ink all leafy stamps with Garden Green, stamp randomly into open area so portions are stamped on torn paper.  Ink texture stamp with Soft Sea Foam, stamp a few times between and around leaves, re-inking each time.


Remove copy paper pieces.  Adhere Basic White cardstock panel to folded card front.


Ink message with Garden Green, stamp off, stamp onto hexagon.  Ink small flower with Bubble Bath, then roll just the edges of the stamp onto Fresh Freesia, stamp onto Basic White cardstock, die cut.


Adhere hexagon in lower left area with Stampin' Dimensionals.  Adhere blossom onto large branch with Stampin' Dimensionals.


Embellish with green dots, and color a white one with Dark Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blend for center of flower.  Tie ribbon into small bow, adhere at left side of hexagon.
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If you've ever thought it would be fun to get great products at a discount, inspire others, be part of a crafting community and more, I encourage you to check out the benefits of being a Stampin' Up Demonstrator.  Whether you want it as a hobby, a chance to have an easy store at your fingertips for you and your friends, or want to build a business, the decision is yours.  Click on the button below to find out more.

Click here to join


I am a member of Dawn Olchefskes' DOStampers STARS community, so when you join my team, you are also part of this fabulous community where we share inspiration, creativity, support and more! 
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Thanks for being here!  

Let your creativity shine and have the best day! 

😊  

Beverly J


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