Category: Designer Series Paper
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Journal Collage Art
Journal collage art is a fun project that uses little cut-out bits of paper and embellishments. I always have cut-out pieces and embellishments in a small box on my table and I empty it by making little works of art. It’s so much fun and satisfying because they can be accomplished in such a short…
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Card Folder Technique
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Card Folder Technique is something I came up with because I wanted to make a simpler version of a flower pot card. I love it when the receiver can take the card apart and reuse it in other ways. For instance, this can be repurposed as a cute folder. And here’s how it looks like…
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Faux Postage Stamps
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Faux postage stamps are fun and easy to make with the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. Combined with Designer Series Papers and stamp sets, faux postage stamps are fun embellishments for your cards, scrapbook pages and bullet journals. I used the 3 smallest dies from the set to create my postage stamps. You can go bigger…
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Slimline Cards Inspiration
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Let’s make slimline cards. This is an interesting size for a card because it’s unusually long and very slim. It will fit a DL business envelope but you can easily make your own. Here’s how: Let’s get the card base sorted first. Use a piece of standard size card base (A4 cut in half). You…
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Paper Weaving Technique
Paper Weaving technique is a perfect project for our beautiful double-sided Designer Series Paper (DSP). Here’s how: First, choose your paper. It’s best to use double-sided paper so that the colour coordination has been worked out for you. You will need 2 square sheets cut into 4 x 4 inches. Second, trim the papers into…
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Snow Globe Shaker Dome
We’re using the Snow Globe Shaker Dome for Day 5 of our series. It’s fun to build this card and if you’re looking for an extra special project this Christmas, give this one a go. Coordination is key for this card and this particular stamp set coordinates with dies and shaker domes. Let’s begin with…
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Mini Curvy Keepsakes Card
Let’s use the Mini Curvy Keepsakes dies for Day 4 of our series. We’ll be using the star and the sprigs to make a clean & simple Christmas card. We’ll also make a cute box for treats. Did you know that a Ferrero Rocher fits perfectly in this box? You can also put little gifts…
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Forever Fern Journal Spread
Today we’re using the Forever Fern stamp set and its’ coordinating Forever Flourishing Dies for a journal spread. Have you ever tried using stamp sets and dies outside card making? I love using them for project beyond card making, especially for journal spreads. Below, you will notice that I made a leaf out of a…
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Perfectly Plaid Card
Let’s use the Perfectly Plaid stamp set and it’s coordinating Pine Tree Punch for Day 1 of our series. The technique I’m sharing with you today will make 2 cards in one go. The leftovers from the first card will go to the second one. I love sharing techniques that reduce paper waste, especially Designer…
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Trimming The Town Card
Our card inspiration features the Trimming The Town DSP, a new set of papers from Stampin’ Up! that are also found in the 2020 Christmas catalogue. First, what’s a DSP? That’s Designer Series Paper. They are double-sided printed papers usually in 12 x 12 inches but are also available in 6 x 6 inches. Coordination…
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Plaid Tidings Suite
The Plaid Tidings Suite is perfect for food gifts this Christmas. They say we eat with our eyes and packaging enhances the whole eating experience. Aren’t you enticed to eat when your food is presented nicely? I love it when my food looks pretty. Have you mastered something in your kitchen during the on and…
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Gift Wrapped Bundle Card
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The Gift Wrapped Bundle will inspire you to make cards for any occasion using a clean & simple technique. The Flowers For Every Season Designer Series Papers (DSP) that I used here is stack of 6 x 6 inch double-sided papers that’s ideal for card making. I love that there are 48 sheets in a…
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Perfectly Plaid Pop-Up Card
We’re using the Perfectly Plaid stamp set to make a pop-up card. Have you made one before? This pop-up card uses the stamp set and it’s coordinating Pine Tree Punch. You will also need a square piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) for this project. Here’s how: Stamp trees on the cover, add a greeting…
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Flowers For Every Season and In Color
Here’s a sneak peek of the new Flowers For Every Season and In Color, found in the new Stampin’ Up! catalogue. The catalogue is a treasure trove of ideas for card making and memory keeping therefore I recommend that you get a copy if you haven’t yet. Coordination is key when you’re paper crafting and…
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Peaceful Moments Stamp Set
The Peaceful Moments stamp set is one of my favourite sets. I love that it has all the greetings for any occasion. The font used is so beautiful too. The video below shows cards that I designed for a Papercraft At Home Class. As we spend more quiet time at home, I organised this kit…
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Diaper Fold Technique
Let’s learn the Diaper Fold Technique. It’s not for the baby and it’s also not an actual diaper because well, you know, eww. Instead, we’ll use the concept and turn it into something extraordinary. We are making a purse for Mother’s Day using this fun-fold technique. It’s called Diaper Fold because it’s like putting a…
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How To Cut DSP To Make A Card
Let’s learn how cut DSP (Designer Series Paper) to make a card. A reliable Paper Trimmer will come in handy for this. Also, make sure that the blade is sharp for a clean and neat cut. Designer Series Paper (DSP) are usually 12 x 12 inches. It’s always a great idea to trim them to…
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Embossing and Paper Piecing Technique
Let’s learn the Embossing and Paper Piecing Technique. Do you have scraps of left-over Designer Series Paper? (DSP). One of the ways to use them up is a technique called paper piecing. I recommend DSP printed with dainty or small details for this project. I’m using the Beautiful Moments stamp set for my card. I’m…
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Christmas Box for Nail Polish
Christmas box for nail polish makes a cute little gift. It’s a fabulous inspiration too for your Christmas table place settings this year. We all know that Christmas is not the same without the glitter and shine of tinsel, papers and Christmas decorations. With a little bit of Designer Series Paper (DSP), you can make…
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Share What You Love DSP Cards
The Share What You Love Designer Series Paper (DSP) is beautiful. They are double-sided and are thicker than our usual DSPs. I get so much enjoyment when I make cards with DSP. The simplest cards are often the most enjoyable to make. Just take a look at the cards above. Choose a print, stick onto…
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Eclectic Expressions
The Eclectic Expressions stamp set is free during Sale-a-bration when you reach a qualifying purchase amount. I love how perfect it is when paired with the Just Add Color Designer Series Papers (DSP). Here’s how I made the card above: First I selected and fussy cut (cut out) the teapot and cup from one of…
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Ink-Resist on Foil Paper
Let’s do a technique called Ink-Resist on Foil Paper using the Amazing You stamps and Springtime Foils Designer Series Paper (DSP). They look so good when they are paired. The results are stunning. March is Craft Month and what better way to craft than with free products. What’s better than 1 free product? 2 free…
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Party Pandas Cards
Party Pandas cards are fun and easy to make. I received the Party Pandas stamp set for free because it’s Sale-a-bration once again. I paired it with the 6 x 6 Picture Perfect Party Designer Series Paper (DSP) for fun and festive cards. Here’s how to make the cards: 1. Cut your 6×6 Picture Perfect…
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Advent Calendar Workshop
This Advent Calendar workshop is lots of fun. The fun-fold pockets are for counting down the days until Christmas. It’s a fun tradition that you can do with your family every year even after the kids have grown. Little kids enjoy it because the little treats inside the pockets are what they look forward every…
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Gift Box Punch Board
The Gift Box Punch Board should be your box maker this Christmas. The holidays are here again and if you’ve been busy baking and making things, you will need packaging. Wouldn’t it be nice if you can make your own boxes? Well, there’s a gadget for that. It’s a nifty little punch board that makes…
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Pretty Pines Thinlits Dies
Let’s use the Pretty Pines Thinlits Dies to make Christmas cards. I used the set of dies, Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Woodland Embossing Folder to make my card. Notice how I used the left over cut-out circle to make another card? It’s a clever technique for using left-overs when you’re die cutting or…
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Sweet Home Boxes
How adorable are these Sweet Home boxes? Once you start, you can’t stop. You’ll be creating a little village of sweet little houses in no time. The Sweet Home Framelits Dies has a coordinating stamp set so that you can also make cards and not just boxes. I love how it comes with 2 different…
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Advent Calendar Class
Will you come to my Advent Calendar Class? I hope so because this class is so much fun. Why not make it a catch-up event with your friends so they too can share the experience? This is also a fundraising class that I’m doing for clean birthing kits and training of community health workers in…
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Wishing Well Card
Let’s make a gorgeous wishing well card. The B.Y.O.P. stamp set and the Cheers To Love stamp set coordinate so well in this card. I also used the Envelope Punch Board to help me create the envelope. Here’s how: Create an envelope with the Envelope Punch Board. Use a piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP)…