Using Pretty Paper

Hi Everyone,
I just did my very first Facebook Live. I was a little nervous but once it started my teaching instincts kicked in. I did mess up the camera angle but overall I was pleased with the experience. Check it out below!

I focused on Designer Series Paper. Do you hoard your paper? Do you wait for the perfect project to use it and so it sits on the shelf? I did that for a long time until I watched a video by Kylie Bertucci, an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator from Australia. She coined the phrase Love it! Chop it! I love this idea.

Designer Series Paper is one of my favourite products. It can turn a dull card into a wow card. I love making simple cards with DSP. The paper does all of the work. From one sheet of DSP I was able to make 8 simple cards. You need to chop it in order to use it and in the video I demonstrate how.

So grab your favourite pretty paper and chop it and make some beautiful and simple cards. Everyone can use a card during these crazy times of social distancing and staying at home.Spread your love!

Keep cardmaking!

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Product List

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $13.25	See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper [149443] $15.75	Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper [151324] $15.75	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140] $10.25	Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146970] $12.00
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [147138] $10.25	Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146968] $11.50	So Sentimental Bundle (English) [153828] $66.50	Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Bundle [148353] $99.00	Dressed To Impress Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151666] $23.00

Thank You Card

Hi Everyone:
It was a beautiful sunny day here today!

This card was made with my last blog post in mind.  I love this layout.  I use it for many occasions.  It is simple yet stunning.  The Designer Series paper does all the work for you.

Recipe

• Cut the cardbase 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and score at 4 1/4
• Cut two pieces of white cardstock 4 x 5 1/4.  One is for the front and the other is for the inside.
• Stamp the sentiment using coordinating ink to the front of the card as shown.
• Adhere the white cardstock with the sentiment to the front of the card.  Adhere the other piece of white cardstock to the inside of the card.
• Cut a piece of cardstock that coordinates with the cardbase 3 1/4 x 3 1/4.
• Cut a piece of Designer Series Paper 3 x 3 and adhere it to the 3 1/4 square cardstock.
• Wrap ribbon around the square and tie in a knot or a bow.
• Adhere the square to the front of the card using Dimensionals.

Supplies I Used

• Poppy Parade cardstock (119793)
• Whisper White cardstock (100730)
• White Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon (151326) retiring
• Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper (151324) retiring
• Peaceful Moments Stamp Set (151595)
• Poppy Parade ink (147051)
• Dimensionals (104430)

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Cards are a great way to express our thanks and love during this social / physical distancing time.

Be thankful and keep stamping!

Simply Beautiful Cards

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my blog.  I am so excited to share my love of card making with you and ignite your creativity.  I am an Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  I will be using Stampin' Up! products.  Feel free to use whatever products you have.

During these uncertain times we all need a distraction or a break for our own mental health and stress.  Card making allows you to create or copy beautiful cards.  Remember the excitement you feel when you receive a handmade card in the mail?  Give someone that same feeling and let them know that you are thinking of them.  Some of my friends just make cards and keep them for themselves.  Either way card making brings joy to you and the world.

I want to highlight these simply beautiful cards.  The Designer Series Paper does all the work for you.  The paper is the wow in this card.

Recipe

• Cut a coloured card base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4.
• Cut a piece of Designer Series Paper 4 x 5 1/4. 
• Wrap ribbon around the DSP and tie a bow. 
• Stamp sentiment in coordinating ink.  Cut out and adhere to the card using Dimensionals.  
• Cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock for the inside of the card 4 x 5 1/4 and adhere to the inside.

Supplies I Used

• Poppy Parade for the card on the left and Mossy Meadow for the card on the right
• Peaceful Poppies DSP (151255)
• Whisper White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326)
• Dimensionals (104430)
• Sentiments from Peaceful Moments stamp set (151595) 
• Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690)
• Whisper White Cardstock (100730) for inside and sentiment

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