Bird Ballad Cards with Stampin’ Blends

Hello! I’ve had a wonderful time coming up with these cards using product from the Bird Ballad Suite. It’s such a sweet, elegant group of products. I really love that Stampin’ Up! has created an ordering number for the entire suite (for those of you who are like me and want everything in the suites we like). They also still have ordering number for individual products in each suite.

Check the end of this post for a YouTube video showing how to color and assemble these three cards. Thanks for taking a look! I invite you to leave me a comment on this post letting me know what you think of my cards. I love your feedback!

These delicate laser-cut notecards come with beautiful envelopes with scalloped flaps. The notecards are sold in a pack of 12 and come in a gorgeous petal pink tin with copper decoration. Check that out in the product link at the end of this post.

I hold about three classes a month in my home in Racine, WI and I always make sure that one of them is a Stampin’ Blends class. I really love coloring with these alcohol-based blending markers. I am always on the lookout for stamp sets that work well with coloring and the Blends markers. The “Free as a Bird” stamp set from this suite is one of those great for coloring sets.

The Designer Series Paper is usually what grabs my eye first from each suite and this Bird Ballad DSP was no exception. These charming designs and soft colors really spoke to me. Check out the video for another version of this card featuring a different DSP design.

Stampin’ Up! added another die set with stitching to their die set line up with the Stitched Nested Labels dies from this suite. The Free as a Bird Stamp Set and the Stitched Nested Labels dies are available in a bundle for a 10% discount. I used the largest and third largest dies to make the frame for this second card. To do this you run them through a die cutting machine at the same time.

The above photo shows one of the four designs from the delightful Bird Ballad Trinkets.  Below you can see that I decided to change things up on the inside of my card and add what was left when I cut out my frame.

When I cut out white piece of cardstock for the sentiment in the card above I was left with a really cool negative image that cried out “sponge with me!” I was inspired to create this card below. You can see how I did that in the video.

I’m not sure how well you can see in the picture above but I did color the birds with my Seaside Spray Blends even with the Petal Pink sponging below the image, and it looks really neat. I also colored over the bird image with my Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush. Really adds a WOW factor to the simpler design of this card. I must have added these later, but I did put a few Rhinestones on this card too. It seems I thought of that at the end of the video. lol

Here’s the video I made that shows how to color and assemble these three cards. You will also get a more complete look at the products in the Bird Ballad Suite. Check it out and leave me a comment. I love to hear your thoughts! Be sure to “like” the video if you enjoyed the cards. 🙂

If you don’t already have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I would love to be your go-to girl for all your stamping needs. 🙂  You can shop my Online Store 24/7.  Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to aid in your crafting experience. I am more than happy to do what I can to help!

If you are local to Racine, WI I invite you to join my Stampin’ Up! Facebook page, Joyfully Inked Cards with Stephanie Mackey. You can find info about classes, card ideas, crafting tips, and SU! news and promotions. I am able to share a little more often on Facebook than I am in my blog or on YouTube.

If you have thought about being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator or are interested in a 20% discount, among other perks, I’d love to have you on my team, The Joyful Inkers. You can sign up here or contact me if you have questions or would like to talk more about this.

Joyful stamping!

~Stephanie

Product List

Bird Ballad Suite [152190] $94.75	Free As A Bird Bundle [151123] $51.25	Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set [149468] $22.00	Stitched Nested Labels Dies [149638] $35.00	Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper [149592] $11.50
Bird Ballad Laser-Cut Cards & Tin [149595] $18.00	Bird Ballad Trinkets [149594] $7.00	Mango Melody Dark Stampin’ Blends [147944] $4.50	Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends [147945] $9.00	Seaside Spray Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [149569] $9.00
Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00	Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144045] $9.00	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] $9.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101650] $9.75	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Calypso Coral 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [122925] $8.75	Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100702] $8.75	Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [131527] $7.00	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50
Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad [147108] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill [133456] $5.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00
Foam Adhesive Strips [141825] $8.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Stamping Sponges [141337] $4.00

Embossed Vellum Flower Card with Products from the Perennial Essence Suite

Hello everyone! I’m back (with much less time between posts this time!) with two fun and colorful versions of this card layout. It took me a long time to get comfortable designing my own cards, but the accomplishment and happiness I feel after I do create my own card is definitely worth the effort! Scroll down to the bottom of this post (after all the pictures) and you’ll find my YouTube video for these cards.

I really love both versions of this card. The card with the yellow (So Saffron) flower is so bright and cheery and the card with the pink (Petal Pink) flower on the right is so elegant and soothing. Besides the difference in color scheme there is also a slight variation in the dimensions. This is due to a cutting error at first, but I actually like the wider border on the card with the pink flower.

**Note**: I don’t think it’s visible in the pictures, but I popped up the cardstock layers (So Saffron on the left, Whisper White on the Left) with Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. The video shows this much more clearly.

   

Although the Floral Essence Stamp Set is the core of this suite, I really feel the Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper is the star of the Perennial Essence Suite. You can check out all the amazing designs at this link.

   

I wanted to make sure there was a picture that really showed the shine of the gold embossing powder on this version. I love the simple stamping on the inside of the card. Just a little something to pretty it up. 🙂 The stamp pads I used on this card were Versamark (for the embossing, So Saffron (flowers), Soft Suede (flower centers and sentiment).

     

Dimensions (Card with Soft Suede Base)

• Base = 8 1/2 x 5 1/2″ (Scored on the long side at 4 1/4″)
• So Saffron cardstock layer = 4 x 5 1/4″
• DSP Layer = 3 7/8 x 5 1/8″
• Sentiment Banner = 3 x 3/4″ (Trim left end as needed)
• Inside cardstock layer = 4 x 5 1/4″

   

I love how the silver embossing powder really softened the look of this version. It goes so well with the blues and purples in the DSP. The stamp pads I used on this card were Versamark (for embossing), Petal Pink (flowers) and Mossy Meadow (flower centers and sentiment).

          

Dimensions (Card with Mossy Meadow Base)

• Base = 8 1/2 x 5 1/2″ (Scored on the long side at 4 1/4″)
• Whisper White cardstock layer = 3 7/8 x 5 1/8″
• DSP Layer = 3 3/4 x 5″
• Sentiment Banner = 3 x 3/4″ (Trim left end as needed- this sentiment is shorter than above so you could probably do 2 1/2 x 3/4″)
• Inside cardstock layer = 3 3/4 x 5″

I really hope you have been inspired by this card. There are so many possibilities with this suite! I’d love to hear what you think of my cards. Which one is your favorite? Please leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts. I truly appreciate your feedback. Just be kind please! 🙂

If you don’t already have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I would love to be your go-to gor; for all your stamping needs. 🙂  You can shop my Online Store 24/7 . Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to aid in your crafting experience. I am more than happy to do what I can to help!

If you are local to Racine, WI I invite you to join my Stampin’ Up! Facebook page, Joyfully Inked Cards with Stephanie Mackey. You can find info about classes, card ideas, crafting tips, and SU! news and promotions. I am able to share a little more often on Facebook than I am in my blog or on YouTube.

Joyful stamping!

~Stephanie

Product List

Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set [149450] $17.00	Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper [149100] $11.50	Perennial Essence 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Vellum Cardstock [149101] $11.00	5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487] $7.00	Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $5.00
Clear Faceted Gems [144142] $5.00	Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [115318] $8.75	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133676] $8.75	So Saffron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [105118] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75
Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [147115] $7.50	So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad [147109] $7.50	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad [147111] $7.50	Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad [147108] $7.50	Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00
Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50	Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109129] $6.00	Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109131] $6.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $30.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Snail Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

Collection of New In Color Cards with Card Box

Earlier this month I taught a card class based on the new 2017-2019 In Colors, with emphasis on the coordinating Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack. I had so much fun creating these cards, and especially the coordinating box to hold them (scroll down a bit to see the cards).

This box is very deep. I easily fit five cards plus envelopes. I am positive you could comfortably fit ten cards plus envelopes. I really liked how sturdy this box was when I created it with the Thick Whisper White Cardstock. Stampin’ Up! also has a Thick Very Vanilla Cardstock, which is a new product with the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog that just went live in June.Here’s a closer look at the top of the box. I really like the 1/2″ Finely Woven Ribbon (it’s so soft!), available in all five of the new 2017-2019 In Colors (Berry Burst, Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist, & Powder Pink, Tranquil Tide).

I CASEd (Copy And Share Everything) the dimensions for this box from Gayle Thompson (not a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator). I changed everything else (cardstock, DSP, embellishments) to make my box coordinate with the card collection I was creating. Here is the link to the video tutorial (**It’s a long one!**)

To speed up the process of creating this box again, I created a written tutorial (see the end of this post) based on Gayle’s video tutorial. Hope it helps you!

In the coming week I will post these cards individually with supplies, dimensions, and tips & tricks.  For today, I hope you enjoy this post on the coordinating card box.

Below you will find information on two specials running this month. Click here to be redirected to a previous blog with more detailed information.

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–> Bonus Days

For every $50 you spend in July, you earn a $5 coupon to spend in August.

• There is no limit to the number of coupons participants can receive per order or throughout the duration of the promotion.
• An email address is required to participate; Bonus Days coupon codes can only be delivered via email.

–> Christmas in July for new demonstrators!

Purchase the Starter Kit in July for $99 ($175 value) to join my community of Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators and you will receive the Carols of Christmas stamp set AND Essentials Gift Pack of Tools for FREE (an extra $72 value)!

Essentials Gift Pack:

• 118485 – D Block (x2)
• 130148 – Grid Paper
• 103579 – Paper Snips
• 104332 – SNAIL Adhesive
• 102300 – Bone Folder

 

 

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If you would like to buy any Stampin’ Up products, you can shop on line 24/7 in my online store HERE, or get in touch with me at stephaniemackey2012@gmail.com.  I would love to help you in whatever way I can.

I hope you are inspired to create a card box with some coordinating cards. I plan to make lots of these for Christmas presents. If you’d like more ideas for using the Fresh Florals DSP Stack, check out my previous blog post, Fresh Florals Anniversary Cards.

Joyful stamping!

~Stephanie

Card Box Supplies:

• Fresh Florals DSP Stack
• Beautiful You Stamp Set
• Layering Circles Framelits Dies
• Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Berry Burst
• Embellishments: Berry Burst 1/2″ Finely Woven Ribbon
• Ink: Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad

Card Box Dimensions:

• Base: 8 1/2 x 9 3/4″  –  Score on all four sides at 2″
• Top: 6 5/8 x 7 7/8″  –  Score on all four sides at 1 “

Written Tutorial:

Base & Top

• After scoring, reinforce scorelines with a bone folder.
• Cut up the scorelines on the long sides (DON’T cut any squares out).
• Notch (trim off the edges at a slight angle) both sides of the tabs to make it easier to assemble your box.
• [Add Designer Series Paper, ribbon, and layering circles before assembling the top of the box.]
• Apply strong adhesive (Fast Fuse or Tombo Liquid Glue) to the backs (side facing out) of all tabs and adhere the sticky side to the inside of the box.
• Step back and admire your beautiful card box and then go show someone!

Tasty Treats Popsicle Card

Hello everyone! Even though we are just beginning spring, I have a summer themed card for you today, as you can see. I designed this card around the “Tasty Treats Designer Washi Tape” which is part of the Cool Treats suite of products. At first I thought this suite was only appropriate for the summer months, but now I think it’s fun to make and send anytime of the year.

I really love the little accents the “Cool Treats” stamp set has. The diagonal stripes, the two vertical stripes to make it look like twin pops, the cute little cherry. I think the popsicle with the little bit out of it is hilarious and very authentic. 🙂 I love how you can go the popsicle direction like I did, or the ice cream way, or even mix them together. 

Below you can see some of the adorable accent stamps. I wish I had noticed the little curved pieces before I assembled this card. I would have used one to give the Pool Party popsicle on the left a little shine. I stamped off the main image of the Watermelon Wonder and Peekaboo Peach popsicles on my grid paper and then stamped the accent stamp full strength (without stamping off). I rounded the corners of this layer with the Project Life Corner Punch.

I like the contrast of the Whisper White layer against the colorful washi tape (no need for a colored cardstock layer in between). I popped up the popsicle layer with dimensionals and added some Sale-A-Bration 3/8″ Metallic Ribbon (gold here) underneath.  I adhered the ends of a length of ribbon under the washi tape layer and then tied a shorter length of ribbon around it in a knot. Much easier than bows!

Since Stampin’ Up! envelopes are made to be stamped on, I jazzed up the envelope flap with some more playful popsicles.

Here’s a look at the card and envelope together. I love the coordination. 🙂

I hope you are inspired to create some summer fun cards in anticipation of those warm, relaxing summer days. If you’d like to do some creating with the Cool Treats suite of products and don’t already have a demonstrator, I’d love to earn your business. Send me a message or click the icon to my online store.

Joyful stamping!

~Stephanie

Supplies used: Cool Treats Photopolymer Stamp Set, Tasty Treats Designer Washi Tape, 3/8″ Mettalic Ribbon (gold), Project Life Corner Punch, Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin’ Pad, Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin’ Pad, Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad, Whisper White Cardstock, Pool Party Cardstock, Whisper White Medium Envelopes, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive.

“What a Gem” Paper Pumpkin Kit Bonus Card

Hello everyone! Today’s card showcases the stamp set from the July Paper Pumpkin kit, “What a Gem”. I decided to show a Paper Pumpkin card because Stampin’ Up! recently introduced a Bogo Paper Pumpkin promotion. Below are the suggested projects for the kit contents. I plan to fill these little 3D geometric shaped containers with candy.and give them to the teachers at the high school I used to teach at on the first day of school.

A few months ago, I started offering a Paper Pumpkin class where we make cards using the past month’s Paper Pumpkin stamp set. I’ve really enjoyed being creative and getting even more bang for my buck out of the Paper Pumpkin kits. 🙂

I love using glimmer paper, but I don’t usually pull it out. This kit’s name, “What a Gem” inspired me to think shiny and sparkly. I’m glad it did, because I just love shimmer it adds to this card. 

I am a huge embossing powder fan. I was sad when Stampin’ Up! retired most of their colored embossing powders, but am glad they left us the metallic colors so we can add that gorgeous shine to our cards. 🙂

And now, all the information you need on the new Paper Pumpkin Bogo promotion!

Offer Dates: August 11–October 10, 2016

Offer Details: Use promo code “BOGO” at PaperPumpkin.com, pay the regular price of $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD and get the second month for FREE! If you subscribe with the promo code between now and September 10, you will pay full price for the September kit and get the October kit free. If you subscribe between September 11 and October 10, your first kit will be the October kit and you will get the November kit free.

The Fine Print:

• IMPORTANT: Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. In other words, subscribers cannot cancel or suspend their subscription during their first two months—if they do, the offer is void.
• After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended.
• This offer is open to first-time subscribers only.
• Not valid on prepaid subscriptions.
• Ends October 10, 2016 (the last day to subscribe and get the October kit)

CLICK HERE to see more past Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity (one of my MOST favorite Stampin’ Up! products) and click here to read some FAQ’s about Paper Pumpkin kits. Also, feel free to contact me at stephaniemackey2012@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Are you on Facebook? Join this great group to see what creative people are making with their kit contents. (Yep! You could change up your kit contents and create something completely “outside the Paper Pumpkin box”.)

I hope you are inspired to try Paper Pumpkin project kits and put your creative juices to work!

~Stephanie

Supplies for card**: “What a Gem” Paper Pumpkin stamp set, Whisper White Cardstock, Pool Party Cardstock, Pool Party ink, Silver Glimmer Paper, Versamark Stamp Pad, Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Trimmer.

**All supplies can be purchased from my online store. If you would like to place an order (and it is under $150) I invite you to enter P276RAN7 in the Hostess Code box. Thank you for your support!

In Colors “For You”

Hello everyone! If you saw my last blog post, this card may seem familiar. My last post, Color Blocking with In Colors featured five different layouts with the new 2016-2018 In Colors. I thought the last layout was so fun, I decided to keep creating with it.

I have been playing around with these In Colors a lot. It’s always fun to create with new product – everything feels fresh and original. It’s also fun to see how the products that carried over from the old catalog can really compliment these new items. For example, I think the Large Polka Dot embossed background is a really cool contrast to all of the fun and playful In Color die cuts.

These dies from the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits die set are so much fun to use on cards, as well as mini treat bags. My favorite one is the “for you” sentiment die. I love the font. I popped the heart up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I hope you are inspired to create with these mini treat bag thinlits dies and/or the new 2016-2018 In Colors. I also hope you try your hand at combining carry over product with new product for a fresh look!

Joyful stamping!

~Stephanie

Supplies**: Large Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies, Whisper White cardstock, Emerald Envy cardstock, Dapper Denim cardstock, Peekaboo Peach cardstock, Flirty Flamingo cardstock, Sweet Sugarplum cardstock, Snail Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, & Stampin’ Trimmer.

**All supplies can be purchased from my online store. If you would like to place an order (and it is under $150) I invite you to enter 4ZN3MB4Z in the Hostess Code box. Thank you for your support!

Color Blocking with In Colors

Hello everyone! A few weeks ago I held a New Catalog Launch party. One of the Make & Takes was a color blocking card with the new 2016-2018 In Colors. I had a few extra cards prepped and thought I would have some fun coming up with different ways to finish off this card using the color blocking with the In Colors as the starting point. The strips of cardstock are 3 3/4 x 5″.

Leave me a comment below and let me know which of the five versions is your favorite!

Card #1: Flourish Thinlits and Floral Phrases stamp set.

(For a little extra dimension and to make the spacing easier I glued the colored cardstock strips to a piece of 4 x 5 1/4″ piece of Whisper White carstock and then adhered it to the card base.)

Card #2: Party Pop Ups Thinlits

Card #3: Gold Embossed with Floral Phrases stamp set

Card #4: Tone-on-tone with Kinda Eclectic Stamp Set

(Sweet Sugarplum banner 3 5/8 x 1 3/4″, Whisper White banner 3 3/8 x 1″)

Card #5: Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies & Rhinestone Basic Jewels

(3 1/2 x 1/2″ banner, it is smaller than the die)

I hope you are inspired to try your hand at some color blocking, especially with the new 2016-2018 In Colors. They look awesome together!

Joyful stamping!

~Stephanie

Supplies**: Whisper White Thick Cardstock, Peekaboo Peach Cardstock, Emerald Envy Cardstock, Flirty Flamingo Cardstock, Sweet Sugarplum Cardstock, Dapper Denim Cardstock, Snail Adhesive, Stampin’ Trimmer.

**All supplies can be purchased from my online store. If you would like to place an order (and it is under $150) I invite you to enter 4ZN3MB4Z in the Hostess Code box. Thank you for your support!

In Color Paper Weaving

Hello everyone! Here is the 4th and last card in my current Designer Series Paper (DSP) series. This is not the first time I’ve done a card with paper weaving on my blog (see Paper Weaving with DSP). However, it is an excellent way to use up DSP scraps and I wanted to include that idea with these DSP cards.

Dimensions: The cardbase is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2″ (scored in half at 4 1/4″). The Flirty Flamingo Layer is 3 3/4 x 5″. The Crumbcake layer is 3 1/2 x 4 3/4″. The DSP strips are 1/2 x 4 3/4″. The cardstock strips are 1/2 x 3 1/2″.

The biggest hint I can give for weaving the DSP strips is to adhere one end of all the strips in place with a glue dot. This gives just enough adhesive to keep the strips where you want them and still allows you to maneuver the strips into the woven pattern. I also used a few glue dots to adhere the rest of the strips into place after weaving.

The second hint is to keep the strips pretty close together. This is actually the second card I made because the first card had a looser weave that just didn’t look as striking. Speaking of striking, how awesome are those adorable little white hearts? I think they are what pulls the card together.

I hope you are inspired to play with paper weaving and to create with some of the new 2016-2018 In Colors as well. Aren’t they lovely?

Joyful stamping!

~Stephanie

**Supplies**: Sweet Sugarplum Cardstock, Flirty Flamingo Cardstock, Crumb Cake Cardstock, 2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper, Hearts Border Punch, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad, Love You Lots Stamp Set, Glue Dots, Snail Adhesive, Stampin’ Trimmer.

**All supplies can be purchased from my online store. If you would like to place an order (and it is under $150) I invite you to enter 4ZN3MB4Z in the Hostess Code box. Thank you for your support!

 

Double Vision

Hello everyone! Today’s post is a double feature. Both cards have the same design and basic color scheme, but one is subdued while the other is bold.

Both cards feature the Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP). One neat thing about Stampin’ Up!’s DSP packs is that all the colors used in each individual pack coordinate with the other colors used in that pack. That way, even if you use a one color design like I did on both cards, you don’t have to think too long about what colors to use with it.

I love how the large chunks of Watermelon Wonder contrast with the pops of Night of Navy in the bold card. I also love the softness of the light contrast between the little dots of Watermelon Wonder and the Crumb Cake in the subdued card. Which one is your favorite? Leave me a comment below and let me know. 🙂

Instructions: Cut a piece of DSP to 3 3/4 x 4 1/4″.  If you want a larger gap between your pieces simply make your DSP starting piece shorter than 4 1/4″.  To create the gap between the pieces of DSP you will need to use your Stampin’ Trimmer.  It looks strange at first, but when cutting you need to make sure the top left hand corner of the DSP is on the right side of your cutting blade.  The ruler extends to 1 1/4 on the right side of the blades. This is important for creating the slant that you want.  I wanted a gentle slant so I placed the top left hand corner of the DSP at the 1 1/4″ mark on the right hand side of the blade and I lined up the bottom right hand corner with the 1 1/4″ line on the left hand side of the blades. If you want steeper slant, simply line those same corners up with lines closer to the cutting blade.

This layout is great if you really want your DSP to shine. With so much of the pattern showing, your DSP is sure to get lots of attention! The “HAPPY” sentiment is from the “Celebrate Today” stamp set. I stamped the “birthday” image on the inside of the cards in Watermelon Wonder ink. I punched the flower out with the Flower Medallion punch and popped it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I hope you are inspired to try this layout with your favorite DSP. I’d love to see what you come up with. If you send me your creations at stephaniemackey2012@gmail.com, I might include them in a future blog post. 🙂

Joyful stamping!

~Stephanie

**Supplies** used on both cards: Affectionately Yours Specialty DSP, Stampin’ Trimmer, Celebrate Today Stamp Set, Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin’ Pad, Flower Medallion Punch, Whisper White Cardstock, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive.

Bold card only: Watermelon Wonder cardstock

Subdued Card only: Crumb Cake Cardstock.

**All supplies can be purchased from my online store. If you would like to place an order (and it is under $150) I invite you to enter 4ZN3MB4Z in the Hostess Code box. Thank you for your support!

 

Butterfly Boutique

Hello everyone! I recently taught a class based on Designer Series Paper (DSP). When I was designing cards for this class I was thinking of layouts that showcase many designs of DSP packs as well as use up scraps of DSP so they don’t have to go to waste. My next few posts will be cards from this DSP class. I hope you enjoy them!

The DSP showcased in this first card is the Floral Boutique DSP. My favorite design of the 12 different designs in this pack is the one with the differently shades of blue lines (upper right hand corner). I love things with shades of the same color.

The rectangles measure 2 x 1 1/2″. The crumb cake banner measures 3 1/2 x 3/4″. The whisper white banner measures 3 1/4 x 1/2″.

I borrowed my friend’s precision base plate to use with this detailed die cut from the Butterfly Thinlits die set. I wanted to see if it really made a difference in getting a cleaner cut for all the little pieces and I am happy to report that it did. It was also very helpful in getting a clean cut with the largest die cut of the Flourish Thinlits (see my recent post, Flowering Flourishes) and also for the two larger dies in the Detailed Floral Thinlits die set.

I couldn’t resist adding a little interest to the inside of the card with this gorgeous little butterfly from the Papillon Potpourri stamp set. This more realistic butterfly image is my favorite from this set.

I hope you are inspired to be creative with some DSP and maybe to give this layout a try. 🙂

Joyful stamping!

~Stephanie