Hello, my stamping friends. I don't know about you, but mushrooms are not my favorite food. In fact, I can't stand them. Yuck! But, this Toadstool Gardens DSP that is a Sale-a-bration item is another story. The colors on the prints are so cute and happy. They just make me want to smile. What's not to love about this? There's only one problem that I can see. It won't be around for you to get after the end of February. That's it, folks! So, before it's time to put away, I wanted to share one of the cards I made using this paper. The card also showcases the Everyday Arches die set that's available as an Online Exclusive item. The lovely arched dies are a fun change-of-pace from all the rectangles and circles. Just something different to use to play and create.
I chose to make an easy fun fold card that showcases two of the prints available in the pack. Fresh Freesia cardstock was used for the card base. It measures 7" x 5 1/2". Then it's scored at 4 1/4" and on the score line.
Next comes the Toadstool Gardens DSP. The cute little print on the card front measures 5 1/4" x 2 1/2". After cutting, this was attached to the front flap with "green glue".
There is an inner layer of Basic White cut that measures 5 1/4" x 4". And an inner piece of DSP that measures 5 1/4" x 1 1/2".
The striped DSP strip is attached to the Basic White cardstock piece. It's lined up carefully on the right edge so none of the white shows.
The sentiment is found in my favorite set, Hugs for Love. This is stamped with Fresh Freesia ink onto the white section of the layer. Then it's attached inside of the card with "green glue". Make sure the top and bottom edges match up with the front layer.
As you can see, I fussy cut three different mushrooms from another one of the print pages. They don't exactly match the front DSP images, but they fit in ok. They're all attached to the bottom of the white layer using "green glue".
Now, let's go back to finish up the front of the card. I liked the idea of the front flap being one of the arch die-cuts. The 5th smallest die was used to cut a Basic White piece for the sentiment layer.
The sentiment used here is from the Softly Said stamp set. It's stamped with Fresh Freesia ink. I like how it filled up most of the space on this layer.
I tried several different ribbons, twines, trims etc. to add to the layer, but most of the ribbons just melted into the background and didn't give the card a striking look. Then I tried this black & white checked ribbon. It was thin enough and packed just the pow the card needed. A length is wrapped around the arch and tied in a small knot in the center. I don't usually tack down my ribbons. I like them loose. But this time, the ribbon really needed to stay exactly where it was. A Mini Glue Dot was tucked under the knot of the front and another one tucked in the middle of the ribbon in the back.
Carefully place Dimensionals under the layer only on the left side that will attach to the card front flap. (I marked the backside of the flap lightly with a pencil to give me an idea where I wanted the Dimensionals) The curved right edge comes to almost the right edge of the card when closed.
The last step is adding the pretty gems. These are the 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems. I thought they were the perfect accent.
There you go. This is such a quick and cute fun fold. Any shape would probably work for the label on the front. Just find one that fits your sentiment or special images you want to add to the front.
So that's it for the Toadstool Gardens DSP. I'll be using it more myself as I've made it a goal this year to start using my stash of DSP because I keep buying more! If the prints weren't so doggone cute, I wouldn't be having such a problem of way too much DSP on hand. Such a problem - having too much of a good thing.
Thank you again for spending time with me. Hope you enjoyed this idea and will give it a try. I'd love to hear which DSP you used to make your creation. The possibilities are pretty much endless once you get started. That's one of the lovely creative aspects of stamping. You find an idea you like and start making changes to it to make it your own idea!
Happy stamping and creating,
Sharon
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