Stamping on pretty DSP causes me to hesitate just a second. I am afraid of dropping the stamp or stamping crooked! Only because I have done those things. For today’s card I managed to stamp straight with no malfunctions. All of that aside, this is a great card layout using a leftover piece of DSP.
A Die Cut Frame
This layer was cut previously for a different card and did not use it. (I also still had the piece cut from the center !) Then I happened to have this beautiful DSP on my table as well and I thought it would make a fabulous frame. This is a layering Die from the Beautifully Celebrated Dies. These were in the previous Mini and are still available as an OLE. It is bundled with a great stamp set also. Additionally there are other fun Dies besides these layering ones.
The center cut out shape was used on this card also. This is the 2nd largest Die from the layering ones. I used the next smaller and cut from Basic White. These are then layered on the inside of the card for a fancier touch.
Papers
The beautiful DSP is one I used last week. It is from the Valley In Bloom Designer Series Paper. These little bells are so pretty. They have the softest touch of Blackberry Bliss. And that was what my Die cut piece is. A win for me. There are a few different greens in the art work and it was a little back and forth to choose which to use. I decided to go with Bright, and ended with Granny Apple Green to draw out the brightness of the leaves.
Stamps
The gorgeous mix of fonts, and the sweet sentiments are from a new stamp set. It is titled Sending Salutations. And these are wonderful sentiments. It is an all sentiment set and I am good with that. This covers a variety of needs in a very beautiful way. To continue the Granny Apple of the cardstock, I used that for the stamping. It seemed not too bold for the stamping on the DSP.
Extras
The only Extra is a subtle Bling. I know I have used these several times previously, but they are my favorite Bling in the new catalog. They are the 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies. I went with the Blush Color for a very subtle touch next to the sentiment. That is not a normal Bling thing to be subtle. I just though this was such a pretty picture, that subtle would work.
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I have paired some fabulous DSP with an easy Fun Fold to share with you. I have been going through old cards I have saved for inspiration and found this Fun Fold. I thought the DSP I used is perfect for this layout to use the continuing pattern. I hope you like it.
This is the stand up and be seen position. Next is the laying flat to fit in the envelope. The Flower pot was exactly the correct size Die cut. Whew!
Gorgeous DSP
This beautiful DSP is the Vally In Bloom Designer Series Paper. It is part of the Suite which includes the Lily of the Valley stamp set and other products. The sheet I chose to use has the flowers across the bottom and up each side. I cut it so that I could continue the pattern from the top of the card, which turns into the back when open, down to the bottom of the inside. When closed, as in the second photo, you see the top and middle with a peek of the inside. Then in the first photo you see the middle section and the bottom which is where the sentiment / stopper is location.
I began with a piece of the DSP cut to 5 1/4 Wide and 5 1/8 tall. The top and middle sections are cut beginning at the top of the 5 1/8 and are each 1 7/8 X 5 1/4. Then the inside strip is what is left at the bottom. Personally, I love being able to do a continuous picture with DSP. The card base measures 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 and is scored on the long side at 2 1/8 and 4 1/4.
Stamps
The flower pot image is from the Life In Bloom stamp set. This set contains some larger sentiments for scrapbooking, but I love it for card making as well. I chose this stamp set because of the blooms in the pot matching the DSP. The colors used for coloring are pulled from the paper as well. The Blackberry Bliss of the pot may be a bit brighter than I expected, but that is ok.
The sentiment is from the Phrases & Frames stamp set. This set has some simply perfect sentiments. And of course the mix of fonts is perfection. The sentiment is stamped using Berry Burst, which actually matched the urn fairly well.
Extras
The Extras today are fairly big ones. LOL!! The Dies used for the sentiment and flowers are from the Nested Essentials Die Set. I love this set. It is a partner to my other favorite Die set in Stylish Shapes. Both of these sets are layering shapes. The vase was an issue being tall and skinny. I felt this shape fit it perfectly. That is the second largest of that Die shape. And the sentiment layer is the smallest one. It is raised using Stampin’ Dimensionals to make the stopper for the Fun Fold to rest against for display
There must always be Bling! These today are real shimmery bling. They are from the Shimmering Dots. I placed one on the sentiment layer and then two around the vase. The color matches the Granny Apple Green and Lemon Lime Twist in the DSP. And it compliments the Pretty Peacock of the card base.
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This tree has been in the Stampin’ UP! collection in two different stamp sets. It is the perfect tree for so many cards. I have kept this tree pretty plain as it is a sympathy card and I wanted it to be a calm and quiet one.
Loveliest Tree Bundle
The Loveliest Tree is the second version of Lovely As A Tree that was available for probably twenty years. This is a simpler version that has the matching dies. However, it is now on the Last Chance List if you are interested in it.
This beautiful tree, with it’s perfect shape, did not need much color. I stamped it using Early Espresso Ink onto a Basic Beige layer. Next I added a bit of green around it using a Blending Brush and Old Olive Ink. This just gave it a bit of grounding without a lot of background or additional color.
The little Die cut leaves are from the Die set in the bundle. A trio of them were cut from Old Olive cardstock and scattered around. They match the Old Olive layer. To get the burnt look around the edges, I tore the paper and then dragged it across the Crumb Cake Ink pad. I was not really expecting it to go as dark as it did. But I do like the outcome.
Extras
This card really did not seem to want any bling. I really debated about it and brought out different blings to try. To add a bit more depth to the card, I did add a double layer of Linen Thread along with a Double Bow. That seemed to tie everything together. Here is also a look at the inside of the card. I do not normally add an additional layer there, but felt it was needed for this one.
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As I was making cards today and looking for an appropriate sentiment, I had an Ah Hah moment. We all have friends wether ones we talk to every day or every now and then. They are all friends and should not be forgotten. Since I make a lot of cards to post, I wondered why I do not send out more Friend cards. Maybe “just because” type cards. Yes, I know the cost of mailing cards continues to escalate, but aren’t our friends worth a little bit of stamp money. I do believe they are. Do you have Ah Hah moments when you are stamping??
Z folds are such a great way to “up” a simple card.
Embossing Folders
Stampin’ Up! has some amazing 3D Embossing Folders. The one I have used today is really special. It is the Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder. This one has different types of flowers and greenery and a whole lot of definition to go with them. Plus it is pretty enough to be the star of the card. Trying for an appropriate sentiment led me to the Friend narrative from the beginning today. Because that is all this card needed to complete it.
Papers
The detail of the embossing folder shows up very well on any color. But I was going for a dark and light combination. The card base and embossed layer are Lemon Lolly. That is one I do not use very often. And I paired it with Peaceful Pine. I am not really a Green person. However this one is gorgeous and if you follow my posts you know I have used it several times already!
Fern & Flora Bundle
This Bundle, and the Suite is included in this statement, may be my favorite of this new catalog. The paper is gorgeous. But the details in the stamps and sweet sentiments are just as good. I could have used the Fern Embossing Folder but have used it quite a few times already so opted for this one. And the layer for the sentiment has just enough detail with those notched corners. I also added a sprig of the greenery Die cut from the Peaceful Pine cardstock.
Extras
The extra to go along with the floral details was a lot of bling. I scattered around a trio of the Iridescent Pearls. They really shine up against both of the light and dark colors. That is a win.
The Z Fold is a simple one if you are new to card making. The cardstock is cut to 11 X 4 1/4 and then scored at 2 3/4 and 5 1/2. The 5 1/2 is the center fold. And the 2 3/4 is the Z portion. Fold it backwards and adhere the focal layer to only that small panel. There you are with a bit of extra for a simple card.
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I am sure you have viewed the new Catalog by now. Oh My! This may be one of the better ones in a while. The stamp sets are great. But the DSP is over the top in my book. I have shared before one of my favorites. And I am giving you another look at yet a different, but still gorgeous, sheet from the same pack of DSP.
The Gorgeous Paper
This amazing DSP sheet is from the Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper. It is a nod to the “night blooming” flowers that we rarely see. The pops of pink against the different greens makes this seem like you are there in real life.
I went softer on the complimentary colors than I tend to do. The card base is Soft Sea Foam with the touch of Strawberry Slush for the strip and ruffle. Strawberry Slush or Berry Burst are the two closest to this pink I think.
Stamps & Dies
The beautifully scripted Happy Birthday is from the amazing Scalloped Blooms Bundle. As is the sentiment layer. The stamp set is all sentiments that have a mix of great fonts. You know how I love mixed fonts! And the Die set is several sizes of scalloped circles, but also some more regular tags. The sentiment layer is one of those extras. I love the scallop along the bottom edge. And it was simple to add the Strawberry Slush ruffle as an accent.
Extras
The 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies are one I have shared a few times. Well here they are again. They work for so many different card ideas. I am not sure if butterflies are flying around at night though. My butterflies are anyway.
Measurements
This is a very simple looking card, but it has a bit of a twist. The card base is 5 1/4 X 5 1/2 and is scored at 1″ on the 5 1/4 side. That is where you see the strip of Strawberry Slush. Next I cut a piece of Basic White that measures 4 1/8 X 5 1/2. It is added to the inside of that narrow strip to make a complete card front. (I did this because using DSP to complete the card front like this is nice, but the reverse side of the DSP does not always really go along with the card. This way you have a blank slate on the inside to stamp or do as you wish.)
The Strawberry Slush strip measures 3/4 X 5 1/4 and the DSP measures 3 1/4 X 5 1/2. The DSP aligns with the top, bottom, and right edge then butts up against the folded over card base and adheres to the Basic White layer we added. Another bonus for adding the White layer is that you are using less of the DSP.
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COMMENTS
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Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
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