5 cards with 1 Sheet DSP

Hey there.  Do you have problems trying to figure out what to do with those sheets of DSP that are broken up into segments of different pictures?  Like this one?

This is a sheet of the Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper.  I love the colors and prints in this pack of paper, and I've used some of it already.  But it comes with 3 sheets of this design, and it's been a struggle figuring out what to create with it.  All the images are lovely, but I'm more used to stamping or die-cutting the focal pieces on my cards and not just using something ready-made.  So, I chopped this one up and got ready to create with these pieces.  The 2" x 12" section along the bottom didn't get cut into 2" squares but left long.  I turned it over and used the flip side of the design.  Let's see what I came up with, and you can decide if it all worked out well.

Let's start with the design in the top left corner and continue from there.  This piece of the design measured 6" x 4".  It's trimmed down to 5 1/8" x 3 3/4" to fit a card front.  There is a layer of Cloud Cover behind it that measures 5 1/4" x 3 7/8".  This is just enough to give it a skinny frame of color.  The card base is Old Olive cardstock that measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".  It's scored and folded in half.

After attaching the print to the Cloud Cover layer, a piece of Secret Sea Bordered Open Weave Ribbon was wrapped around and tied into a bow.  Then the layers were attached with Dimensionals to the card base.

The sentiment is from the Banner Sayings stamp set.  I intended to use the full sentiment but ended up trimming between the words to get a smaller banner.  This is curled at the left edge a little and attached at the right edge only.

There are three of the green Moody Palette Glossy Dots used as an accent to the design. 

This is the 2nd design across the DSP.  Again, it measures 6" x 4".  The Textured Notes die was used to cut out the design.  Then the DSP was turned over and trimmed to have the DSP measure 5 1/2" x 4" with the die-cut area centered on the paper.  This was attached to a Secret Sea cardstock piece that measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and is folded in half.  

The die cut piece was attached in the center to cover the hole using Dimensionals.  Looking at the card at an angle you can see a slight edge of the Secret Sea peeking through.

The sentiment is stamped onto a Basic White die-cut using the Textured Notes dies.  It's stamped with Secret Sea ink.  A double bow of Linen Thread was added to the corner.

Three of the Secret Sea dots from the Moody Palette Glossy Dots were added for contrast.

The next card is the 6" x 4" design in the right top corner of the DSP sheet.  This was trimmed to 5" x 3 3/4".  It's layered onto a Secret Sea cardstock piece measuring 5 1/4" x 4".  A length of Secret Sea Bordered Open Weave Ribbon was wrapped around this and tied into a knot.

A card base was made from an 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" Petal Pink cardstock that was folded in half.  The layers were attached to this with adhesive.

The sentiment is from Banner Sayings and punched with the Three Banner Punch.  This was tucked under the knot in the ribbon and attached with adhesive.

Three of the white Moody Palette Glossy Dots were added to the design for interest.

Now we move down to the next row in the DSP design. This piece measured 3" x 4".  There is a layer of Secret Sea cardstock that's cut at 3 1/4" x 4 1/4".

A card base was made from Crumb Cake cardstock and measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".  The bottom 2" strip of DSP was trimmed to 5 1/2" and attached along the left side of the card base using adhesive.

The layers were attached to the card base with Dimensionals.  The sentiment is from Banner Sayings and is stamped with Secret Sea ink onto a 1/2" white strip.  The ends were angle cut with scissors.  Then it was attached with Dimensionals.  Three Secret Sea Moody Palette Glossy Dots were added to the design.

This last card I made has a design piece that was trimmed to 3" x 3 3/4".  It's layered onto a Secret Sea piece that measures 3 1/4" x 4".

The card base is Cloud Cover that measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".  Another piece of the 2" wide strip of DSP was trimmed at 5 1/2".  This was attached on the left side of the card base using adhesive.  The focal image layers were attached to this with adhesive also.

The sentiment is from Banner Sayings again.  It's also trimmed at an angle with scissors.  Then it's attached to the card front with Dimensionals.  Three Secret Sea color gems from the Moody Palette Glossy Gems were added to the design.

Here's another quick look at the five cards I made from this one piece of the Lovely Blossoms DSP.  Seeing them all together, I think they'd make a really nice gift tucked inside a card holder that matched.  Hmmm, I'll have to consider that.  

There are still two pieces of the sheet of paper left that I have no plans for yet.  That will take a bit more thought also.  Hope you liked these card ideas.  They were a pretty easy way to get a card assortment done quickly.  If you don't need thank you cards, just change the sentiments to what you need.  They are all simple but pretty and I think they would definitely brighten the day of anyone receiving them.  

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Thanks for sharing some time with me today.  If I can help you in any way, just get in touch.  I'd be happy to be your demonstrator if you're looking for one!

Happy stamping and creating,

Sharon

Another Petals of Beauty Idea

Hello friends!  What do you do when it's cold outside and there's still ice everywhere?  I'm not sure what you do, but I went downstairs to my craft room and had fun creating some more cards.  This has really been a good several days of getting cards made and even sent out a couple today.  So that's a win in my book.  Yesterday I started playing with the Petals of Beauty stamp set.  There were several color combos I tried for the flowers.  I'll be honest, some I liked more than others.  Today's card uses Peach Pie and Calypso Coral together, and this is a combo I really like a lot.  Let's get right to the card.

I was really struggling to get a good shot of this card.  In reality, the card is so warm and almost has a glow to it.  Seeing this, it looks a little dull.  Honestly, it's not!

The card base is Calypso Coral that is cut to measure 4 1/4" x 11".  It's scored at 5 1/2" for a top-fold card.  The print layer is cut with the largest rectangle die in the Textured Notes Die set.  The print is from the Beautiful Gallery 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper.  This is layered onto the folded card base.  You'll notice there is not an even frame of Calypso Coral showing around the DSP as it's wider at the sides.  I think as long as the sides are kept even it doesn't make any difference.

Next the Basic White layer is cut with the 4th largest die from the same set.  I love the interesting designs on all of these rectangle dies!  They add so much interest to the design.  A layer of Calypso Coral was cut at 2 3/8" x 3 7/8".  I was going to have a wider frame showing on this layer, but I didn't like the looks of it.  So instead, it was cut down to make a thinner frame.

The triple leaf stamp was used to stamp near the top and bottom of the white layer.  I used Old Olive ink that was off-stamped before stamping.  Then the detail stamp was added to them with full-strength Old Olive ink.  

Two of the open leaf branches were die-cut from Old Olive cardstock.  These were diagonally attached to the white layer with adhesive making sure sections of the leaves were beyond the layer.

Next, yesterday's extra flowers I had made using Peach Pie and Calypso Coral inks were added to the design.  The centers on all three sizes of flowers were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  The largest flower was added to the middle of the white layer using one Dimensional in the center of the flower.  The group of three tiny flowers were cut apart.   Two were tucked under to the side and one was tucked in at the top of the large flower.  Each of them was attached with a Mini Glue Dot.

The sentiment is from the Banner Sayings set.  I love this sentiment and have used it often.  It's stamped onto a 1/2" strip of Basic White cardstock that was cut to fit and flagged on the end.  There are two Mini Dimensionals under this to hold in place only on the white layer.  Where it is off the layer, it is not attached at all.

So bummed out!  I thought I was using an embellishment that was current.  Wrong!  These peachy gems are from the Opaque Faceted Gems that are NOT current.  Sorry.

The inside of the card has a Basic White layer that measures 5 1/4" x 4".  This has a 3/4" strip of the same DSP print that is used on the front of the card.  There is also a skinny strip of Calypso Coral as an accent at the bottom.

The same Peach Pie and Calypso Coral inks were used to stamp the medium-sized flower to match the front.  And the triple leaf stamp was used to stamp Old Olive ink onto a white scrap to match the leaves on the front also.  Both the flower and the leaves were attached with adhesive.  Lovely accent for the inside of your card, and you still have plenty of room to write that note that you've been putting off.  Well, maybe not you, but I've got several notes I need to write and get in the mail.

Just wanted to share a picture of the two Petals of Beauty cards side by side.  As you can see, many of the elements of the cards are very similar.  But changing the color, orientation, and extra products used, you get quite a different look.  Keep playing with what you have and see what you can come up with by using some of your tried-and-true favorites with maybe something new added to spice it up.

If you have any questions about what I've made or stamping in general, I'd love to have you contact me.  It's always fun to help others enjoy this creative pastime.  There is always something new to learn and something fun to try!

Happy stamping and creating,

Sharon

Another Friendly Foliage Card

Hello Friends!  Back again with another card using the Friendly Foliage bundle.  I had so much fun creating with this that I just wasn't ready to put it away back on the shelf.  Why not try it in blues this time?  Or at least the gray/blue colors of both Cloud Cover and Secret Sea?  And why not add one of the gorgeous prints in the Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper while I'm at it?  That was my plan, and I love the card that was created with those basic parameters.  Let's see what I got...

Cloud Cover and Secret Sea?  check

Peaceful Garden DSP?  check

Friendly Foliage bundle?  check

Love it?  double check!

Let's get started.  The card base is Secret Sea that measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".  It's scored at 4 1/4" and folded in half.

The first layer is Cloud Cover cardstock that measures 5 1/4" x 4".  Then a layer of the Peaceful Garden DSP is cut to measure 5 1/8" x 3 7/8".  This is a bolder leafy print.  

It is attached to the Cloud Cover layer with adhesive.

Then another print from this DSP pack is cut.  This one is the soft diagonal checked Cloud Cover design that is so beautiful.  It is cut to measure 4" x 2 3/4".  It's attached onto the center of the card front with adhesive.  So far, these layers are all flat with no extra height added.

The next step is to stamp the framed stems.  I used Secret Sea ink on a piece of Cloud Cover cardstock that measured about 2 3/4" x 4" so there is enough room around the image to easily die-cut it.  To cut this, use two of the dies at the same time.  One is the larger outline die, and the other is the detail die that fits inside to cut all around the stamped image.  TIP:  Line them up and then add small pieces of washi tape or a Post-It Note to hold the two dies in place while die-cutting.

After cutting the main image, use the larger outline die again to cut a Basic White piece of cardstock.  This gives you the background behind the image.  Layer the two pieces and attach with Tombow Liquid Glue.  Make sure you have the pieces very straight so there is no white showing around the outside edge of the image.

Attach this to the center of your card front using Dimensionals.

For the sentiment, I used the new Banner Sayings and the new punch that coordinates with it.  I punched the Basic White label first.  The punch makes 3 different labels at the same time, so you'll have some extra to use right when you need it.  The sentiment is stamped with Secret Sea ink.  Don't you love this sentiment?  This will probably be my favorite in the whole set!  I attached it with Mini Dimensionals.  To keep it flat across the card, it uses single Dimensionals on the left side, but it has two Mini Dimensionals stacked on the right side for added height.

For the inside of the card, I cut a Basic White layer at 5 1/4" x 4".  This has a special sentiment from the Gathering Moments set that is stamped with Secret Sea ink.

On the bottom left corner, I stamped a single stem three times using Cloud Cover ink to bring some of the design inside the card to coordinate.  After looking at it, I decided it needed a little something else.  I had a skinny 1/4" strip of Cloud Cover cardstock that I was just going to throw away.  Instead, it seemed like just the right addition to finish the inside of the card and give it just a little extra pop of color.

Thought you'd like another good look at the card.  I love the colors and especially the two prints working together.  Oh my, looking at this made me realize I forgot to mention the three Iridescent Faceted Gems that were added for the bling factor.  They add such a pretty touch to this serene card.  I can't wait to get this is the mail to a special friend.  

Thanks for sticking around to see what is being created around here.  I took a little break from fall and Christmas to make this card today.  I'm finding I love these papers so much together, maybe I need to try a Christmas card using them.  What do you think?

The two new stamp sets used today will be available on Nov. 1st.  Make sure you visit the Online Exclusive store to see all the new products that will be available for you.  I think you'll fall in love with one or two or these great items!

Happy stamping and creating,

Sharon

Friendly Foliage Inspiration

Hello, my stamping friends!  I would say that autumn has officially arrived in upstate South Carolina.  We've got temps in the low 40's and predicted in the 30's later this week.  Brrrr!  Add to that mix the rain we've been getting from "Melissa" and that makes things pretty damp and chilly around here.  But I am still grateful for where we're living and having most of our family nearby.  Right now, life is pretty good.  With those thoughts in mind, I set about to make another Thanksgiving card.  I was inspired by a new bundle that was coming out November 1st.  I fell in love with it as soon as I laid eyes on it!  Then in the mail a lovely card came from a good friend using that same set.  It was beautiful, and I'll share her card with you at the end of this post.  I hope you enjoy both of these ideas and want to try them yourselves.

I hope you can see all the little details that make this clean and simple card quite special.  Let me walk you through it.

The card started with a base of Mossy Meadow cardstock that was cut at 11" x 4 1/4".  It's scored at 5 1/2" to make a top fold card.  

Next is a layer of Old Olive cardstock that measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8".  This gives a little larger border of the Mossy Meadow to anchor the card.  The layer is embossed with the new Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder that will be available November 1st.  This gives a small, subtle design to the cardstock.  To help it be a little more noticeable, I used a Blending Brush and Old Olive ink to add a touch more color.  Then the layer is attached to the card base using adhesive.

Next is a layer of Very Vanilla cardstock.  It's cut with the Radiating Dies that are retired.  I liked the look of the border detail, so that's what I used.  Of course you can use anything you'd like to get similar results.  The layer measures about 4" x 2 5/8".

This interesting greenery die is from the Friendly Foliage bundle which I just love!  It's used to cut an Old Olive print from the Sweet Days of Autumn DSP.  I searched through my stash of DSP to find a simple print that wouldn't detract from the shape of the die.  This DSP retired just recently, but it worked perfectly for my design idea.

The die-cut is attached to the Very Vanilla layer.  I used "green glue" lightly to attach them together.  

These layers are attached to the card front using Dimensionals.

There is another new bundle coming out that will be very useful to me as far as I can tell.  This set is called Banner Saying and it is paired with a punch that makes three different small banners when punched.  It was used to punch Very Vanilla cardstock to make the banner used here. The sentiment is one from this new stamp set.  

The banner is stamped with Old Olive ink.  You can see it fits perfectly here at the bottom corner.  It's attached with Mini Dimensionals.

The small bow is made from the white twine in the Black & White & Gold Bakers Twine pack.  This is another new item coming Nov. 1st.  (so many great new goodies!)  I liked the small touch of gold this added to the design.  It's attached to the card with a rolled Mini Glue Dot.

For an embellishment, I was looking for something rather subtle.  These gems are from the Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems.  You're right, these don't look pink at all.  The gems come in three shades of color, and these are clear with just a few gold glitter pieces inside of them.  Like I said, very subtle.

Lastly, I wanted to share the inside of the card.  There is a layer of Very Vanilla that measures 5 1/4" x 4".

The sentiment I used for the inside is from the Gathering Moments stamp set that is an Online Exclusive set.  It's stamped with Old Olive ink.

As an accent in the bottom corner, a single stem stamp from the Friendly Foliage set was used.  It was inked with Mossy Meadow ink and stamped twice.  Then inked again and stamped twice again.  Just enough to tie it to the design on the front but still leaving enough room to write out my message. 

I did promise to share my friend, Sue's card that inspired me, and I certainly can't forget to do that.  I think you'll love her card too.  

This card was made by my good friend, Sue Fabris.  She sent it to cheer me up when I was struggling with this coughing issue that wasn't letting up and in turn causing heart problems.  Who knew?!

Anyway, isn't it lovely?  So crisp and clean looking with the Lost Lagoon and white.  I love the checked paper for the background and the shimmery ribbon peeking in the background.  Just all around happy and cheerful.  The perfect card to raise my spirits.  Thank you, Sue, for the card and the inspiration!

That's it for today.  Hope you are as inspired as I was by these ideas.  These sets used today will be available on November 1st.  I can't wait for you to be able to get them and put them to use.  You'll love the new products that will be available!

Thanks for stopping by today.  Make sure you stop in again to see what's being made down in my stamp room.

Happy stamping and creating,

Sharon