Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper Tutorial - Shadow Blocking Card Layout

This is my first card featuring the Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper . The paper’s rich, vibrant colors really drew me in. 

The latest card layout I tried is called the Shadow Blocking Card Layout. It involves using one-inch squares arranged meticulously. The shadow is dark enough which allowing the focus to stay on the subtle designs. The card layer itself uses just one-inch by twelve-inch strips of DSP, with the top layer composed of twelve individual one-inch pieces. To ensure the pattern flows seamlessly across the card, all the squares are cut from a 3" x 4" piece of card layer, creating a cohesive and visually appealing design.

Stampin' Up! Products

• 
  Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Petal Pink cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
  
• Painterly Pears Designer Series  Paper
• One-inch squares
• Nine cards from top layer piece of 12" x 12" 
• Nine cards from the shadow layer 
• Leftover piece 3" x 12"
• Gift of Kindness stamp set
• Mossy Meadow ink
• Slanted Tag faux die
• I designed the tage using the Canvas Workspace software and cut with my Brother ScanNCut machine. I own the SDX85* model found HERE.
• Leaf die (non SU)
• Trio flower punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels

I created a template for perfect placement of the one-inch pieces of DSP. Reach out to me if you'd like to purchase the Brother ScanNCut file or click on THIS post and use the Buy Now button at the bottom of the post. It definitely makes life easier than lining up 24 pieces of DSP. I'm also working on a 3D template—stay tuned, as they may be available for purchase soon!

Introducing my custom 3D layering tool! Crafted with magnets beneath the tray, I use magnetic knobs from Amazon to securely hold each layer in place, making your crafting process smoother and more precise. 

Want to learn how to upgrade your Stampin' Up! glass mat with magnets? Check out my detailed blog post HERE and take your creative projects to the next level!

*I'm an Amazon affliliate, if you use my link I will get a very small commission at no cost to you.

Everything is Rosy Designer Series Paper - Card #2

Stampin' Up! Products

• Lovely Lipstick cardstock
• Great substitute for Melon Mambo
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Score at 4 1/4"
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Scrap for sentiment
• Night of Navy cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 3/8" x 3 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• Everything is Rosy Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 3"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 1/2"
• CraftsbyBeth CPP Sentiments
• Click HERE for more information
• Modern Label and Word Window punches
• Leaf die (non SU)
• Night of Navy ribbon

Everything is Rosy Designer Series Paper - Card #1

Stampin' Up! Products

• Lovely Lipstick cardstock
• Great substitute for Melon Mambo
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Score at 4 1/4"
• Basic White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Scrap for banner
• Night of Navy cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 3/8" x 3 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4"
• Scrap for banner 
• Regal Rose cardstock
• Scrap for flowers (two for added dimension)
• Gold foil
• Scrap for leaf sprigs
• Everything is Rosy Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 3"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 1/2"
• Curly Cute stamp set
• Night of Navy ink
• Thoughtful Blooms stamp set
• Melon Mambo ink
• Small Bloom punch
• Sprigs punch (non SU)
• Leaf die (non SU)
• Night of Navy

Frames & Flowers Designer Series Paper - Card #7

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Score at 4 1/4'
• Scrap for sentiment
• Petal Pink cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 3/8" x 3 1/8"
• Scrap for flowers
• Pretty Peacock cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 5/8" x 3 1/2" *
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• Pumpkin Pie cardstock
• Scrap for flowers
• Frames & Flowers Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 3/8" x 3 1/8"
• Cut into three strips 1 3/8" x 3 1/8"
• Sliver leftover - toss
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 
• Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set
• Pretty Peacock ink
• Trio Flower punch
• Faux die using Brother ScanNCut 
• Sentiment and sentiment mat
• Create your own faux dies by purchasing my tutorial HERE.
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

* This card layer can be omitted. I love layers.

Crafts by Beth - Shadow Card Template

Introducing the Shadow Card Layout, the latest design featuring twenty-four one-inch pieces of Designer Series Paper. The layout's first layer is a dark-colored shadow, with the top layer offset for a dynamic look. If you own a Brother ScanNCut machine, you can easily cut a matching template along with the card layers, making assembly quick and frustration-free. 

Stampin' Up! Products

• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Score at 4 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• 
  Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper
• One inch squares - 24 in total
  
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Embellishment die cut from paper
• Crafts by Beth CPP sentiments
• Click HERE for more information
• Modern and Word Window punches
• Crochet thread
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

This is a picture for the template file.

The shadow file iis FREE with your Stampin' Up! order purchase from me. Click HERE to shop with me. It is also available for $4.95. I typically respond within three hours—please note, I do not use an automated system for file delivery. 

Brother ScanNCut meets Shadow Blocking

If you know you know. The newest popular card layout; Shadow Blocking. I created a template that helps lay down each 1” square perfectly.

The template was made using Brother ScanNCut software CanvasWorkspace. I have about twelve hours (and a trash can full of scrap paper) in the project. I self taught myself; a great way to keep my mind working.

Check back for how I embellish the card front.

Frames & Flowers Designer Series Paper - Card #6

Stampin' Up! Products

• Lost Lagoon cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Score at 4 1/4"
• Petal Pink cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
• Card layer measures 1/4" x 4 7/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 4 7/8"
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
• Scrap for sentiment
• Cut two and glue together for a classy looking die cut
• Frames & Flowers Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 1" x 4 3/4"
• Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 4 3/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 4 7/8"
• Charming Sentiments stamp set *
• Pretty Peacock ink
• Crochet thread
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

* I created the sentiment and sentiment mat on my Brother ScanNCut - Click HERE for more information about my Faux Die Tutorial.

Frames & Flowers Designer Series Paper - Card #4

Stampin' Up! Products

• Lost Lagoon cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Score a 4 1/4"
• Pretty Peacock cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
• Card layer measures 5/8" x 3"
• Scrap for sentiment mat and butterflies
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 3" (cut two)
• Front and inside layers
• Scrap for sentiment
• Frames & Flowers Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 1 1/4" x 2 7/8"
• Card layer measures 2 13/16" x 2 7/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 3"
• Butterfly Gala stamp set
• Flora & Flutter stamp set
• Paper Pumpkin December 2017
• Pretty Peacock ink
• Brother ScanNCut file
• Slanted tag for sentiment and sentiment mat
• Butterfly Duet punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

Frames & Flowers Designer Series Paper - Card #3

Stampin' Up! Products

• Pretty Peacock cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Score at 4 1/4"
• Lost Lagoon cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/8"
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Frames & Flowers Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/8"
• Curly Cute and Thoughtful Blooms stamp sets
• Pretty Peacock ink
• Banners
• Designed by me using my Brother ScanNCut
• Small Bloom punch
• Leave dies (non SU)
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Lace Doilies
• Dimensionals

Frames & Flowers Designer Series Paper - Card #2

Stampin' Up! Products

• Lost Lagoon cardstock
• Petal Pink
• Pretty Peacock
• Very Vanilla
• Frames & Flowers Desiger Series Paper
• Healing Hugs stamp set
• Pretty Peacock ink
• Brilliant Wings dies 
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

Frames & Flowers Designer Series Paper - Card #1

What makes my tutorial so great is it has a template you can create that will help you to perfectly space each strip on this card.  

Stampin' Up! Products

• Measurements are available with the free tutorial
• Cardstock
• Lost Lagoon
• Petal Pink
• Pretty Peacock
• Very Vanilla
• Frames & Flowers Designer Series Paper
• Strips
• Die Cuts
• Artistically Inked stamp set
• Pretty Peacock ink
• Crochet thread
• Enamel Dots

The tutorial is available for purchase for $4.95

Stampin' Up! Glass Mat Upgrade

Stampin' Up! Glass Mat

I purchased the Stampin' Up! glass mat and decided to supercharge it with magnets! The magnets are a game-changer; they help keep your card layers perfectly aligned during gluing, eliminating any shifting or slipping. If you don’t have a glass mat, you’re missing out on how easy cleanup is; I simply wipe mine with alcohol prep pads (HERE) for a quick, spotless finish. 

Magnetic Glass Mat

To magnetize my glass mat, I attached two steel metal plates to the back using clear shipping tape from Amazon HERE.—just be careful with the sharp edges. You can find these steel plates on Amazon as well, linked HERE. 

I used magnets with knobs, which I purchased in two sets; one set might be perfect for you. You can buy the magnets HERE. To protect the paper from the knobs, I laminated business cards and glued the knobs on top.

Now you have a professional, step-up glass crafting mat! The provided links are to my Amazon Affiliate Account, so it doesn’t cost you more to buy through these.

You can get the Glass Mat directly from Stampin’ Up!; just choose me as your Demonstrator, Beth Adams. Click HERE to buy. When you purchase from me, you get to choose either one of my DSP tutorials or three individual card designs ($4.95 each) from my blog. I’ll follow up with you after your purchase.

Paper Pumpkin - Inked Occasions April 2025

I'm finally rediscovering my passion for crafting. Over six months' worth of Paper Pumpkin kits have been sitting untouched, cluttering up space. But now, I’m back to creating and loving every minute of it. Paper Pumpkin is truly the best way to dive into crafting; I’ve been making cards since 2008, and I always look forward to receiving a new stamp set and crafting challenge each month. I love that I have a 12-month subscription, and I can skip any month if it doesn’t catch my interest—that flexibility is a lifesaver. The monthly hints about what’s coming up are helpful to see if I’ll enjoy the kit, fitting perfectly with my style. 

This is a hint to June's kit. 

In April 2025, the Inked Occasions kit included three card designs with enough supplies to make nine cards—but I went a step further and used the card bases to create eighteen cards. Crafting has become so much more fun and fulfilling again!

This is my Four-Quadrilateral Layout Card. The diagram and measurements are available for $4.95. I also created a Brother ScanNCut file - all the measurements are done for you, just place you cardstock on your cutting mat and click start. Please be sure to let me know if you want the Canvas Workspace cut file I created for my Brother ScanNCut.

Stampin' Up! Products

• 
  Cardstock
• Basic White
• Berry Burst
  
• Mint Macaron
• Paper Pumpkin card base
• Unbounded Love stamp set (see note)
• Memento Tuxedo black ink
• Trio Flower punch
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Gold rhinestones

* * * * *

Stampin' Up! Products

• 
  Cardstock
• Basic White
• Gorgeous Grape
• Highland Heather
• Mint Macaron
• Paper Pumpkin card base
• Ink Occasions stamp set (see note)
• Paper Pumpkin April 2025
• Butterfly Gala stamp set
• Gorgeous Grape ink
• Butterfly Duet punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals
• Sequins (non SU)

* * * * *

Stampin' Up! Products

• Cardstock
• Basic White
• 
  Berry Burst
• Mint Macaron
  
• Timeless Greetings stamp set (see note)
• SU card kit (retired)
• Berry Burst ink
• Sequins

Note
I created the faux die for the sentiments and sentiment mats using my Brother ScanNCut. 

If you’re interested, please consider selecting me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator and join the Paper Pumpkin fun by clicking HERE.

How do I use it my Brother ScanNCut - Example #1

This is an easy card layout, and I took it a step further to make things even simpler. Being frugal, I wanted to save on cardstock and time, so I created a simple cut file using Canvas Workspace. Here's what the cut file looks like: I created two separate rectangles and grouped them together. The machine then cuts out the outline along with the center, making assembly quick and efficient.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic White cardstock
• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Daisy DayDream Paper Pumpkin card front
• March 2025
• Flourish Phrases stamp set
• I created a faux die for a stamp and a shadow layer using BSNC
• Mossy Meadow ink
• Gold foil beehive accent
• Die cuts from the Paper Pumpkin kit
• Dimensionals

Paper Pumpkin - Daisy Daydream Alternatives

 For inspiration...

Sidewalk Sign Fun Fold Card - Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper

Stampin’ Up! Products

• Darling Duckling cardstock
• Early Espresso cardstock
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper
• Celebrate Sunflowers and Nested Friends stamp sets
• Early Espresso ink
• Bird Builder and Trio flower punches
• Diamond art jewel (non SU)

The card layout tutorial is FREE with your $25 Stampin' Up! product purchase from me using my Current Hostess Code. The tutorial is also available for $4.95; click on the Buy Now button below.

Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper Tutorial - $35 Value

I can't believe my last post was on September 25, 2025. I have finally finished my last Designer Series Paper Tutorial, which took me more than two months to create. I am sure you'll love this ten-card tutorial using the Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper.

Bendi Fun Fold Card

I didn't use any fancy dies or stamp sets. I used flowers, birds, banners and butterflies for embellishment, you don't need the expensive dies and stamp sets.

The fun fold cards each has a link to the diagram. The Fun Fold diagrams range in price from $3.95 to $4.95. For only $14.95 you will receive a tutorial that includes diagrams. Total value of the diagrams alone is over $35.00. The cost to you is less than $15.

Fun Fold Cards - Eight

1. Sliding Message Fun Fold
2. Accordion Fun Fold
3. Sidewalk Fun Fold
4. Angled Fun Fold
5. Standing Step Fun Fold
6. Wiper Fun Fold
7. Bookbinding Triangle Fancy Fun Fold
8. Bendi Fun Fold

Card layouts with diagrams

1. Seven Panel Show Off Card Layout

Sneak Peek

Wiper Fun Fold

Sidewalk Fun Fold

I do not have an automated system that mails you the file instantly when you purchase. No need to email me, the file links will be sent to you within 24 hours.

Regal Winter - Seven Panel Card Layout

Stampin' Up! Products

• Cardstock
• Basic White
• Cherry Cobbler
• Lost Lagoon
• Mossy Meadow
• Regal Winter Designer Series Paper
• Complete instructions are available for purchase, see below
• Nested Friends stamp set
• Bird Builder punch
• Dimensionals

Seven Panel Perfect Sections Card Tutorial

Click HERE to see other examples

You need a Brother ScanNCut! Machine!

I created a die, a faux die, to make this fun fold and it can be yours for only $6.95. The flap is designed into the cardbase, no separate piece to attach.

Brother ScanNCut Card Files

Wrap Around Fun Fold Card- Made Easy

All-In-One Cardbase, including the tab

Stampin' Up! Products

• Cardstock
• Basic White
• Mango Melody
• Mossy Meadow
• So Saffron
• Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
• Celebrate Sunflowers and Nested Friends stamp sets
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Bird Builder punches
• Gold rhinestone
• Dimensionals

Oh the crafting possibilities with a Brother ScanNCut Machine . . .

No more cutting layers, no more marking your cardstock, card making made easy. This is my faux die created with Brother ScanNCut/Canvas Workspace (cwprj and .fcm files) is available for purchase for $6.95. It includes cut files and information pictures of the files mentioned below. Life made easy! No more expensive dies! Invest in a Brother ScanNCut machine, my affliliate link is HERE. I use the SDX85C model. You can find so many resources on YouTube to get you started using the machine, it takes time but it is so worth it. Once you've mastered the basic steps, come back here and check out my tutorial on how to create your own faux dies using your stamp sets. EMAIL me for more information.

There are so many crafting possibilities when you learn how to use your BSNC machine. I own the Nested Friends stamp set and created BSNC files to cut out blank birds and it is easy to stamp directly on the cutouts, no more fussy cutting. Do you have trouble getting the best stamped image because of juicy ink pads, especially when stamping ten or twenty birds? You don't need to stamp each one - I have a master sheet of the stamped bird image; I simply put any colored cardstock into my printer and print as many birds as I need. I use the BSNC to cut out the birds. I use the master sheet and print them out using ink that matches Stampin' Up! colors. You can find the RGB color codes online for every Stampin' Up! color. Click HERE to see what RGB codes that can easily be found on the internet. Most people aren't aware that this information is available, all you have to do is think out of the box and take stamping to a new level.

Hate punching? Do your wrists bother you? I created a BSNC file of the branch by using my Bird Builder punch. Sit back, put your feet up and let your Brother ScanNCut do all the work. I do not sell Stampin' Up! stamped images. I purchased the stamps, dies and punches for my personal use. This is an example of what you can do with a Brother ScanNCut machine. You need to put THIS on your Christmas Wishlist on Amazon. Check out the BSNC machines and accessories I use HERE (I own two differents models). Be sure to purchase correct accessories for your machine.  You can find so many resources on YouTube to get you started using the machine, it takes time but it is so worth it. 

More about my Wrap Around Fun Fold Card 

• Wrap Around Fun Fold PDF tutorial on putting the layers together 
• Files - .cwprj and .fcm files
• Card Base and Inside Layers
• Cardstock and DSP Layers 
• Sentiment Layers
• How to Arrange Your Cardstock in BSNC Files PDF
• Not included: Stamped images, birds, flower, etc

An example of the PDF Information File

Other card examples

Crafts by Beth Brother ScanNCut File only $6.95. What a space saver, no thin dies to misplace, no more using a Big Shot, no more finding storage space in your craft room. Crafting MADE EASY!

Stampin' Up! Regal Winter Designer Series Paper

Unfortunately most of the patterns in this DSP are awful. By far the worse DSP ever. Just being blunt.