Category: Designer Series Paper

6X6 DSP Technique

Jan 25, 2016

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in Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s do a 6×6 DSP technique today. I love finding ways to efficiently use my beautiful sheets of 6×6 Designer Series Paper (DSP). Do you also like DSP and do you have a favourite way of using them in your cards? Do you keep every inch of the leftovers or do you throw them away?…
Thank You Cards

Jan 21, 2016

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in Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Floral, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees

Let’s make thank you cards because everyday is a thank you moment. Everyday brings new hope and endless possibilities. There’s so much to look forward to and so much to be thankful for. I’m thankful for each morning that I wake up because I live for another day with my family. I’m thankful for each…
Three-ways With 6×6 DSP

Jan 15, 2016

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in Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Three-ways with 6×6 DSP is our card making technique today. I love working with 6×6 because it’s the perfect size for card making. Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed when you’re working with a bigger sheet of DSP? With a smaller size, you’ll be most inclined to use your paper. Here’s how I made my cards:…
Christmas DSP Technique Part 2

Dec 8, 2015

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Here’s our Christmas DSP technique part 2. I was able to make another set in one sitting. Last time, I made Christmas cards using hollowed-out Designer Series Papers (DSP) and these were the left-over ovals. Waste not, want not, right? Here’s how I made the card: Attach the oval DSP on white card stock. Stamp…
Christmas Card using DSP

Nov 24, 2015

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Christmas card using DSP is probably the easiest technique in card making. You can keep it simple or you can add finishing touches such as gems, die-cuts or stamped images. Here’s how I made the card: Trim a sheet of Christmas DSP to 2 x 6 inches and attach it to a white card base.…
Wonderland Christmas Card

Nov 18, 2015

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Leaves, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees, Winter Scenes, Woodland

This Wonderland Christmas card uses the stamp set and the beautiful 6×6 Vellum Designer Series Paper (DSP). I love how beautiful the stamp set is. The trees look gorgeous when stamped repeatedly to form a forest. The use of the 6×6 Vellum elevates the card and gives it an elegant finishing touch. Here’s how I…
Step Panel Card

Sep 22, 2015

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in Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Pop-Up Cards, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

A step panel card consists of a base and a step. It folds flat and fits a regular size envelope. It’s a fun way of making cards and a lovely way to show off beautiful Designer Series Paper (DSP). Here’s how I made my card: Trim your A4 cardstock lengthwise in half. Score every 1-1/4…
Envelope Card Inspiration

Aug 7, 2015

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in Birthdays, Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Embossing, Fun Fold, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Here’s an envelope card inspiration that uses the Envelope Punch Board. It’s perfect for a gift card, wishing well, cash or a little gift. It’s an easy fun-fold technique for the 6×6 Designer Series Paper (DSP). I like to use an embossing folder for texture too. If you notice, I attached an embossed sheet on…
Gift Card Holder Inspiration

Feb 25, 2015

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Graduation, Handmade, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Tools, Wedding

This gift card holder inspiration is fun and easy to make when you have the Envelope Punch Board. I also used the B.Y.O.P. stamp set because it has greetings and words appropriate for gift vouchers and cash. Bring out your Designer Series Paper (DSP) too because this is a great opportunity to use them for…
Big Shot Machine Card Idea

Nov 23, 2014

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Embossing, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

The Big Shot Machine plays center role for our card idea. If you have this amazing machine, you already know how easy it is to add texture and cut out shapes to make your projects more interesting. The Big Shot allows convenience when you have to make cards in multiples. Here’s how to make the…
Fun-Fold Box Card

Nov 13, 2014

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Packaging Inspiration, Pop-Up Cards, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

This is a fun-fold box card idea for when you need a card and gift box in one. Join me for a workshop to learn the technique. Do you give gift vouchers or cash for Christmas? How about jewellery or hair accessories? Gift-giving is as much about the wrapping as the gift itself, especially around…
Tag Making in October

Oct 17, 2014

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Stamp Club, Stampin’ Up!, Tags, Technique

Tag making in October is fully-booked. Thank you to everyone who signed up for our October Stamp Club. I’m excited to see all the attendees for our monthly catch-up. We are making a set of gorgeous Christmas tags out of the Trim The Tree Designer Series Paper Stack. We will also be using decorative masks…
Occasions Catalogue 2014

Feb 11, 2014

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Packaging Inspiration, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Tags, Technique

The new Occasions Catalogue 2014 is here and we’ve got a lot of exciting products to inspire creativity. One of my favourites from the catalogue is the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch. It’s fun to make bookmarkers, tags, and packaging with this punch. What other projects can you create with it? How about a little match…
Envelope Punch Board

Oct 30, 2013

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in Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Scrapbooking, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Tools

The Envelope Punch Board is finally here and I’m excited for you to try it. It’s a compact little tool that makes 66 different sizes of envelopes. It’s easy to use and has no complicated instructions to follow. Sizes and instructions are printed on the board for your convenience. Have a look at the 2…
Hand-Stitched Notebook

Jul 30, 2013

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in Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Handmade, Sewing, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Hand-stitched notebook is an easy project to assemble. It’s another boredom buster for you and the kids during the school holidays. Chances are, you already have the supplies in your craft box. First thing to do is to gather your materials – A4 paper, printed or Designer Series Paper, paper piercing tool, needle, thread, multi-purpose…
Sunburst Technique Inspiration

Jul 12, 2013

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in Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Floral, Scrapbooking, Stamp Club, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Here’s a sunburst technique inspiration for a card and also for a scrapbook layout. We made this card for July Stamp Club. I did a Designer Series Paper (DSP) share with all my Stampin’ Up! friends and customers this month so I thought I’d share a card technique using our new DSP called Epic Day…
Designer Series Paper Share

Jul 8, 2013

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in Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up!

Designer Series Paper (DSP) share is when large pieces of paper, usually 12×12 inches, are cut and shared. Since July is my birthday month, I am sharing some paper love by offering a Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper (DSP) share to all my SU! friends and customers. It’s my way of saying thank you for…