Let's Use Our Pretty Paper - Part 3

Hi Everyone,
We are continuing our Let's Our Pretty Paper series. I especially love this one because if you are like me you have lots of beautiful Designer Series Paper. One sheet of 12x12 DSP can make two cards with a one inch square left over. All the DSP is used! A little while back I took a whole package of DSP and cut it up to make 24 of these type of cards. They are quick, easy and simple! My kind of card.

Measurements:

DSP - 5 1/2 x 12 score at 4 1/4 and 8 1/2 (Cut two to make two cards. Cut the 1 inch strip into two

 5 1/2 strips)

Card stock strip - 1 1/4 x 5 1/2

                  inside - 3 3/4 x 5

Whisper White cardstock - 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 and scrap piece for sentiment

Recipe:

1. Cut the paper according to the measurements. I used Bumblebee cardstock.
2. Fold the DSP along the score lines. The shorter piece goes to the inside.
3. Adhere the Whisper White to the inside piece 3 3/4 x 5 piece of cardstock and adhere to the middle of the inside of the card as shown.

      

       4. Adhere the strip of DSP to the strip of cardstock and adhere to the front of the card.

       5. Stamp sentiment and cut out. Adhere to the front of the card using dimensionals.

On the You Are The Best card I stamp directly onto the DSP.

I enjoy making this type of card! Give it a try! Share your cards on my Facebook page or in the comments.

Have fun using your pretty paper!

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Product List

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper [152494] $29.00	Tasteful Touches Bundle (English) [154098] $65.50	Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077] $12.00	Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad [153116] $10.25
Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad [153114] $10.25	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $10.25	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $13.25

Let's Use Our Pretty Paper - Part 2

Hi Everyone,
Sometimes the Designer Series Paper does all the work. You just have to a sentiment and embellishments to make a simple and beautiful card. Today I used the Whale of a Time Suite. What a fun stamp set, punch, DSP and sequins to use to make these awesome cards! The suite also comes with an impressive embossing folder and ribbon.

Measurements:

Card base -4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2 (I used Whisper White and Misty Moonlight for the card bases)

DSP - 4 x 5 1/4

Recipe:

1. Fold card base in half.
2. Adhere the DPS to the card base.
3. Stamp sentiments on scrap Whisper White and cut out.
4. The whale was cut from a piece of DSP using the Whale Punch.
5. Adhere sequins on the card if you wish using Multipurpose glue.

Take some time to look at your DSP and see if you can make it the focal point of your card. The Whale DSP works wonderfully. One side of the DSP has a picture on it and the other side is usually monochromatic. I really love this paper and all the possibilities. These cards only show a few of the things you can do with this paper.

Have fun using your pretty paper!

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Product List

Whale Done Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [152470] $23.00	Whale Of A Time 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152460] $15.75	Whale Builder Punch [152699] $24.00	Whale Of A Time Sequins [152461] $8.75
Whale Of A Time Suite Collection (English) [154126] $88.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $13.25	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $12.00	Tasteful Labels Dies [152886] $42.00

Let's Use Our Pretty Paper

Hi Everyone,
Do you hoard your pretty paper waiting for the perfect project? I know I do! Now I have quite a pile of pretty paper. Let's stop hoarding our paper and start using it. In my next few posts I am going to help you use your pretty paper to make some beautiful and simple cards.

Our first samples are simple and can be masculine or feminine depending on the paper you use. All you need is two small pieces of pretty paper. I am going to use the term Designer Series Paper or DSP for short.

Here is our first sample.

Measurements:

Card base (Misty Moonlight) - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2

Layer (Whisper White) - 4 x 4 1/4 (Card front) and another for the inside

DSP #1 - 3 3/4 x 3                                  DSP#2 - 3 3/4 x 2

Ribbon - Misty Moonlight 4 1/2 and 3

Scrap piece of Whisper White for sentiment

Recipe:

1. Cut pieces as described above.
2. Fold card base in half.
3. Adhere DSP #1 to the Whisper White layer leaving about an 1/8" border on top and sides.
4. Adhere DSP #2 to the layer right below the top DSP.
5. Adhere the longer ribbon to the card along the line between the two DSP pieces. Tie the smaller piece of ribbon onto the longer piece of ribbon. 
6. Stamp a sentiment, cut it out and adhere to the front of the card using dimensionals.
7. Adhere the second piece of Whisper White to the inside of the card.

You can use this recipe for any DSP to make a beautiful and simple card.

Have fun!

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Product List

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $12.00	Misty Moonlight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon [153624] $8.25	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $10.25	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $13.25
Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper [152495] $15.75	Whale Done Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [152470] $23.00	Massive Thanks Cling Stamp Set [152578] $30.00	Tasteful Labels Dies [152886] $42.00

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