Fun all occasion cards with Brights designer series paper

 

Do you hoard your beautiful designer series paper? I must admit, I’m totally guilty of this. I’m trying hard to use it instead of leaving it uncut on my shelf.  One of my favorite designer series papers currently available is the color family packs. You get 48 sheets in a variety of colors based on the Stampin’ Up!® color families.

For my cards today, I used the Brights designer series paper pack. I picked four colors- Poppy Parade, Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green and Pacific Point. I love the pop of bright color against Basic Gray. I love using a couple of card layouts and making a set of cards. For this set, I used Basic Gray cardstock for my bases as well as my layer behind my Whisper White stitched square.  It was time to give some love to my stamps sitting on my shelf. I pulled out Waterfront. It has a great watercolor look that goes with any occasion. Just pair it with any of your favorite greetings.

Which color combo is your favorite? Get out that designer series paper and try one of these layouts. Don’t have a Cut & Emboss machine? No worries. You can simply cut squares the size you need with your paper trimmer. If it’s on your list, I have a great way for you to get it and a future discount of at least 20% on all your orders. Ask me about the starter kit!

You can share your creation with this layout on my Facebook post. I'd love to see what products you use and how you change it up. 

Measurements: 

• Basic Gray card base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" folded in half
• Basic Gray layer (used with ribbon only): 5 1/4" x 4"
• Designer Series Paper layer: 3" x 4" or 3" x 5 1/4"
• Scalloped Square: #2 from largest
• Square: largest die or cut with trimmer 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"
• Stitched Square: largest die
• Banner: approximately 1/2" x 3" and hand cut bannered edge.
• Stitched Rectangle: smallest narrow die
• Ribbon is approximately 4 1/2" band. tape to back of layer. Cut a piece long enough to slide under band and tie a knot. 

I used Waterfront, Lovely You, Free as a Bird, and Art Gallery stamp sets. Art Gallery will be available January 5, 2021. Embellishments used are Whisper White faux linen ribbon (Flowers for every season ribbon combo pack), 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle ribbon, Frosted & Clear epoxy droplets, and Elegant faceted gems. Use what you have on hand to bling up your cards. Inks used are Pacific Point, Melon Mambo, Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green and Basic Gray.

Need a quick gift? Pair these with Stampin' Up!'s Acetate card boxes and gift a set of cards and envelopes. 

I hope you enjoyed these ideas for your designer series paper stash. ~Happy stampin', Beth

Happy Birthday notecards in Blushing Bride *tutorial*

Hello Stampers! Thank you for visiting my blog. 

I'm on a roll making birthday notecards. I love making sets so I can gift them especially during the holidays. They are great gifts for anyone on your list who loves to send cards. How many of you have tons of designer series paper (aka dsp) sitting on your shelf or in your cabinet? This layout is a great way to use that up and make a cute set of cards. I used the Blushing Bride patterned dsp from the Subtles dsp pack. This pack is versatile because you get a variety of colors in four fun patterns. Pinks and grays go so well together. For the notecards, I use the prepared notecards/envelopes sets that come 20 in a package. They come in Whisper White (retiring soon and will be replaced with Basic White) and Very Vanilla. The notecards are pre-scored and ready to go.  Below you'll find a tutorial for these two beautiful notecards. 

Measurements and instructions for this birthday card:

1. Cut Basic Gray cardstock 4 3/4" x 3 1/4".

2. Cut Blushing Bride wood grain dsp 4" x 3".

3. Die cut a scalloped square from Basic Gray cardstock (Layering Squares, #4). *I number my dies as #1 is the largest. 

4. Die cut a stitched square from Whisper White cardstock (Stitched Shapes, #2).

5. Stamp the white stitched square with the mountains and trees from Waterfront stamp set in Basic Gray. Stamp the zig zag stamp in Blushing Bride. Stamp again after stamping once to get the variation in color. This is called generation stamping- first generation is stamped after inking, second is stamped again after stamping once, etc. 

6. Adhere the stamped white square to the scalloped square. 

7. Adhere the Basic Gray cardstock to the notecard front. Adhere the Blushing Bride dsp to the Basic Gray cardstock. 

8. Stamp a piece of scrap Whisper White cardstock (approximately 1/2" x 2") with your greeting in Basic Gray classic ink. I stamped a longer piece and trimmed it with my snips. Adjust this piece to fit your greeting. I used a new stamp coming out January 5, 2021- Art Gallery. 

9. Adhere scalloped layer to the notecard. 

10. Adhere the greeting with Stampin' dimensionals below the scalloped square. 

11. Embellish with some clear Elegant Faceted Gems. 

12. Stamp the inside of the notecard with more trees or as desired. 

13. Stamp your envelope to match or use your left over dsp and glue to the flap and trim. 

Measurements and instructions for this birthday card:

1. Cut Basic Gray cardstock 4 3/4" x 3 1/4".

2. Cut Blushing Bride polka dot dsp 4 1/2" x 3".

3. Die cut a square from Basic Gray cardstock (Layering Squares, #3). *I number my dies as #1 is the largest. 

4. Die cut a stitched square from Whisper White cardstock (Stitched Shapes, #2).

5. Stamp the white stitched square with the mountains and trees from Waterfront stamp set in Basic Gray. Stamp the zig zag stamp in Blushing Bride. Stamp again after stamping once to get the variation in color. This is called generation stamping- first generation is stamped after inking, second is stamped again after stamping once, etc. 

6. Adhere the stamped white square to the Basic Gray square. 

7. Adhere the Blushing Bride dsp to the Basic Gray cardstock. 

8.Wrap a piece of Whisper White faux linen ribbon (Flowers for Every Season ribbon combo pack) around the Basic Gray layer and tie a knot on the left side. Adhere to front of notecard with strong adhesive. 

9. Stamp a scrap piece of Whisper White cardstock with your greeting in Basic Gray classic ink. Die cut with the smallest narrow stitched rectangle (Stitched Rectangles). I used a new stamp coming out January 5, 2021- Art Gallery. 

10. Adhere square layer to the notecard with Stampin' dimensionals. 

11. Adhere the greeting below the square.  

12. Stamp the inside of the notecard with more trees or as desired. 

13. Stamp your envelope to match or use your left over dsp and glue to the flap and trim. 

I'm heading back to my space to create some more cards using this wonderful dsp pack. I'm inking up some neglected stamps and making a variety of cards. I hope you'll dig into this designer series paper and create some fun cards. 

Supplies used:

Whisper White notecards/envelopes

Basic Gray cardstock #121044

Whisper White cardstock #100730

Subtles designer series paper #153072

Basic Gray classic ink pad #149165

Blushing Bride classic ink pad #147100

Waterfront stamp set #146386

Flowers for Every Season ribbon combo pack #153620

Elegant Faceted Gems #152464

Layering Squares #151772

Stitched Rectangles #151820

Stitched Shapes #152323

Art Gallery stamp set

Thanks for stopping by and letting me share my cards with you. Do you need help getting started? I'd be happy to help. Do you love my notecards? Please share them on your social media platforms and subscribe to my blog so you'll be notified when I post something new. 

~Happy stampin', Beth