Stampin’ Up! Layers of Beauty with EASY Coloring Technique

Hi, Stampers! Ever tried a fun fold card that looks intricate but is actually SO easy? You’re going to love this one!

I created a stunning fun fold card, called a Book-Binding card, and used the Bloom Impressions designer paper and the Layers of Beauty bundle—and let me tell you, coloring has never been easier! With the included masks/stencils and a few blending brushes, your stamped images turn out perfect every single time. No stress, just beautiful results!

Creative Creases Challenge #100 is still open, and I’d love for you to join in! Check out the gallery for inspiration and play along. Click the button below to enter your own creation!

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My Card Today

My Secrets!

Let’s start with the card base…

• Firstly, this 5-1/2 square card started with cardstock, cut at 11 x 5-1/2 and scored at 4-3/8 and 5-1/2.
• After that, I cut white cardstock to 4-1/8 x 5-1/4 and the designer paper, cut to 4 x 5-1/8. Then, it was dry embossed in the (retired) Basics 3D embossing folder.
• For the left panel, I cut white cardstock to 5-1/4 x 1 and Bloom Impressions designer paper (free during Sale-A-Bration) to 5-1/8 x 7/8, then the DSP was also dry embossed in the embossing folder.
• Once that was done, I sponged the edges and the embossed areas with Pecan Pie ink, and adhered the layers together. Then, I adhered the large panel to the card base.
• I wrapped linen thread three times around the small layer before adding the panel to the card base. After that, I tied a bow around the linen thread.

Now, the FUN part!

• So, with the card base completed, I stamped the large floral image from the Layers of Beauty stamp set in black ink. Then, I added color to the image with the coordinating stencils (masks). I have added the colors used in the product list below. I need to explain that the color from stencil #3 was a combination of the two colors I used, so I doubt I could ever recreate it!
• After that, I cut out the image with the coordinating die. Then, I cut a second image with white cardstock and adhered them together. Once that was done, I popped it up with dimensionals.
• I stamped the sentiment from the Layers of Beauty stamp set in Pecan Pie ink and added it to the card base.
• Finally, I added the Neutral Matte Dots around the image and sentiments (available in March 2025).

I hope to submit this card to the following challenges:

1. 613 Avenue Create
2. A Place To Start
3. Beautiful Blossoms
4. Crafty Catz
5. Cut It Up
6. Ellibelle’s Crafty Wednesday
7. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies
8. The Paper Funday
9. A Perfect Time to Craft
10. Try It On Tuesday

I love hearing from you! Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about my project today.

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If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…

• Firstly, visit my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for lots of ideas, and…
• Enter the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
• Then, complete this contact information to receive a birthday card from me!
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• You can see My Secret Sale HERE
• Finally, you find out What’s New with SU HERE

My project supply list

Want to place an order through me? Use the Demonstrator Locator to find me under “Debbie Mageed, Illinois” to place an order if you don’t already have a demonstrator. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Layers Of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [163514] $20.00	Layers Of Beauty Bundle (English) [163519] $56.50	Bloom Impressions 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164944] $12.50	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717] $11.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $9.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $9.00	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161678] $9.00	Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad [163810] $9.00	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665] $9.00	Blending Brushes [153611] $15.00
Small Blending Brushes [160518] $14.00	Layers Of Beauty Dies [163518] $30.00	Layers Of Beauty Decorative Masks [163517] $13.00	Basics 3 D Embossing Folders [161598] $30.00

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President’s Day on Monday was a problem for my son and neighbor when the day care centers they use closed for the holiday. How many working mothers and fathers get Presidents Day off?? I’m sure next to none! So, I had Noah for the day and helped my neighbors as they struggled to rearrange their schedules to be home with their adorable 2-1/2 year old son. Luckily, the boys got along as well as you can expect any 2-1/2 and 4 year old who both love airplanes!