Focus on the DSP

Hello friends!  Another day and more ideas for you.  Today's idea was to share one sheet of the Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series Paper as my inspiration.  Well, I've mostly done that with a slight exception.  The set up for this post will be mostly the pictures without much in the way of dimensions or instructions.  These cards are pretty self-explanatory.  But of course, if you have questions, you can always contact me for more info.  The cards showcase the sheet of DSP that has a patchwork of different patterns and colors.  There are multiple color choices available to use for these cards.  I'm just sharing what I decided to do with this one sheet of DSP.  There are lots of cards to look at, so let's get started right away.

This one took me the longest to create as I really didn't want to cover up any of the design.  The new Bubble Bath cardstock was used for the card base with a layer of Basic White.  The white was die-cut along the bottom edge with a border die.  Doesn't this dress up the card nicely?  

Some White Glittered Ribbon (retired) was used as an accent.  I just wasn't happy with any of the current stash of ribbons I owned.  Hmmm, maybe I need more ribbons??  There's also a sprinkle of Iridescent Pearls added for some bling.  Quick and easy card.

Love this one!  There is a base of Moody Mauve cardstock.  The printed piece of DSP for this was so small there had to be lots of layers involved to make it a card size.  There is a Basic White layer, then a Basic Black partial layer was added to this.  The DSP print only covered part of the black layer.  So some flowers were added that were stamped in Moody Mauve and die-cut.  Then some leaves were inked with Pebbled Path ink which matched the flower centers on the DSP print.   They were off-stamped before stamping on Basic White to keep them lighter.  These were also die-cut.  

The sentiment was stamped with Moody Mauve.  A tiny strip of DSP print (back side) was added under the sentiment.  The centers of the flowers are the new Adhesive-backed Sparkle Gems in black.  So pretty in person.  Just lovely.

This card uses only half of this print of DSP.  The rest is on the next card.  This card uses a base of Copper Clay.  There is a piece of Boho Blue that frames around the DSP.  For the sentiment, a piece of Basic White was stamped on repeatedly with Boho Blue ink.  Then it was stamped again with Copper Clay ink onto a skinny strip of white.  The ends were punched, then it was attached over one of the blue hellos with Dimensionals.

A piece of the Boho Blue Textured Ribbon was wrapped around the focal piece.  Linen Thread was tied to the side to hold it together and keep it fairly flat.  Three tiny flowers were die-cut and attached over the ribbon.  No other bling was added.

This time the card starts with a Petal Pink card base.  A layer of Copper Clay was added.  It has a Boho Blue ribbon wrapped around this before attaching to the card base.

 

The DSP is framed with Boho Blue cardstock and attached to the card with Dimensionals.  The sentiment is stamped with Copper Clay ink on Basic White.  The ends are trimmed up and it's attached with Dimensionals.

For a little bling, three Brushed Brass Butterflies are added to the design.  Subtle, but noticeable.

This time it's a blue and white card.  The base is Boho Blue cardstock.  The DSP print is framed up with Basic White that was die-cut with the Deckle Edge Dies.  It's attached to the card base with Dimensionals.

Two layers of the daisies from the Cheerful Daisies set were die-cut and attached together with 'green glue'.  These were attached flat to the card front.  A sentiment was stamped with Boho Blue ink and trimmed up to fit the card.  It's also attached flat.

There are three gems added to the center of the largest flower for some bling.

I love how elegant this card turned out, just golds and browns.  So very fancy.  This panel was fairly large, so there was little room to do much layering.  Distressed Gold Designer Series Paper was used behind the design to frame it and then layered onto an Early Espresso cardstock base. Another strip of the Distressed Gold DSP was added over the design.  

A small strip of Basic White was stamped with the sentiment using Early Espresso ink.  It was trimmed up and added to the card front with Dimensionals.  

Three of the new Adhesive-backed Sparkle Gems in gold were added for some extra glam.  Easy, but beautiful.

Here's the last one I have for you today.  This has a card base of Shaded Spruce.  I thought adding white and silver would keep this fresh and bright looking.  The Basic White layer is die-cut with the retired Stitched So Sweetly Dies to get the correct size of frame.  It's attached to the card front with Dimensionals.

All the die-cut pieces are from the new Timeless Arrangement Bundle.  I just love these!  The sentiment is stamped with Shaded Spruce ink onto Basic White.  Then all the sprigs and branches are tucked behind.  There are Dimensionals just on the very ends of the sentiment, so it looks flat to the card.  I wasn't sure anything else was needed, but a few of the Iridescent Pearls were added at the end.

I have to admit, it was really fun giving myself the challenge to use this one sheet of Fresh as a Daisy DSP.  I'm more comfortable with all the new colors now that I've played with them.  But I've really struggled with the smaller pieces of the DSP print.  There are still two more pieces that I haven't figured out what to do with yet.  Yes, that one sheet of DSP gives you so many different options in color and design.  In a way it was kind of intimidating, but it was fun too!  I hope these cards get your mind swirling with some fabulous ideas and you can't wait to dive in.

I hope you've heard that Stampin'Up! is having a great sale featuring the fabulous Designer Series Paper they have.  All of the Designer Series Paper packs on pages 129 through 132 are on sale.  They are 15% off for the whole month of June!  You can buy just one package or a whole stack of them and still get the 15% off.  Woo Hoo!  I just love a sale like this!  Please let me know if you have a problems ordering.  Or if you have any questions about today's projects.  I'm always happy to hear from you.  (Just a heads-up.  I've been having trouble with my phone lately with calls not going through or dropped calls.  I've been assured there's nothing wrong with phone, but I'm not happy.)

Thanks for sharing some of your time with me today.

Happy stamping and creating,

Sharon