Have you ever looked at Designer Series Paper and not want to cut up the beautiful images? That's how I feel about All About Autumn. So when I saw a template from Karen Titus, I decided to try it with a piece of this gorgeous paper:
Give it a try!
I've got an easy card today, one that I created for beginners. One of the ways I like to teach first-time stampers is to show them how easy it can be to just use stamps, ink and paper. This card started out that way, and then I added just a few "extras".
I started with a 3-1/4" x 4-1/2" piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and stamped the leaf image (the greeting is part of the stamp) using Cajun Craze ink. I then ran it through my Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine with the now-retired Subtle embossing folder for just a hint of texture.
This piece was adhered to a Thick Very Vanilla base.
I then cut some Cajun Craze cardstock with two of the Stitched Rectangle dies, placing the smaller one inside the larger and running them through the Cut & Emboss at the same time to create a frame. This was then embossed with the Basics 3D embossing folder.
Using Foam Adhesive Strips, the frame was popped up on the card front, and a few Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots were added for embellishment.
This is such a pretty card, and so easy! Even beginners will get to feeling good about their first card! But it's also sophisticated enough for experienced crafters, don't you think?
Last week I showed you the Double Fractured Card. The card has two leaves on it that I made myself. I made a little video to show you how to create pretty fall-colored leaves, so take a minute and watch this:
So what do you think? Something you can do yourself? It's really VERY easy, and the results are beautiful! Give it a try.
With just a few scraps of cardstock or patterned paper, you can make a really cute card!
I saw this card by another demonstrator, and thought it would be a perfect way to use up some of my smaller pieces.
Two of the circles (cardstock ones) were added to a piece of Basic White cardstock with a strip of Lemon Lolly, then run through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine with a Basics Embossing Folder (for the polka dots). The DSP circle was layered on top with Dimensionals.
All that was needed was a greeting (from Timeless Arrangements) cut with the Stylish Shapes dies.
This makes such a pretty focal point, and not much else is needed to make a pretty card!
All you need are a few scrap pieces of cardstock or DSP - something we all have, right? 😉
Are you a fan of traditional Christmas colors, ie. reds and greens? If so, you're going to love this card:
The Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper from the September - December 2023 Mini Catalog is a perfect pack for those of us who enjoy using "traditional" colors for the holiday season. Featuring patterns in Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce, Pecan Pie and Pebbled Path, this is sure to win over the traditionalist in you!
And this easy template can be used over and over to make cards for any occasion.
Start with three strips of DSP, measuring 3" x 1" each. Place them (without adhering yet) to a piece of cardstock cut to 3-1/4" x 4-1/2" (I used Shaded Spruce).
Stamp your image in the space between the bottom two strips (I stamped in Versamark and heat-embossed the greeting from Christmas Classics in Silver). Once done, adhere your strips.
This layer is added to one that is 3-1/2" x 4-3/4" (I used Cherry Cobbler).
To your card base (Shaded Spruce in my card) layer one more piece of coordinating DSP (the plaid in this card). Your top piece with the strips goes on this.
Decorate with dies cuts and jewels and you've got a beautiful card! And depending on the colors and DSP used, you can make several and they will all look different.
Now I think I'll try this same card in non-traditional colors...will your recognize it?
