Paper Seedlings: DSP STRIPS

May 11, 2021

DSP STRIPS

It is really rare to get a piece of Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper that isn't over-the-top lovely, at least, in my opinion.

These wonders are what make it ever so easy to let the DSP be the star of a creation. And there are so many ways to do this.

The easy card below is a case in point. Simply lovely, isn't it?

Cutting a favorite piece of Designer Series Paper into equal sized strips is a wonderful way to highlight the paper and make a stunning card at the same time.

Add just a few extras, and you're ready to send out a greeting.

Follow along for a tutorial on how to make this simple card.

SUPPLIES:

A favorite piece of Designer Series Paper

Seaside Spray cardstock (this so happens to have retired)

Shaded Spruce cardstock

Beautiful Friendship stamp set

Black ink

Die cutting/embossing machine

Stitched Shapes Dies

Black ribbon (past Paper Pumpkin kit)

Green Sequins

Stampin' Dimensionals

Glue Dots

DIRECTIONS:

Fold a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" piece of Shaded Spruce cardstock in half, creasing it well with a bone folder.

Cut three strips of chosen Designer Series Paper that measure 1" x 5". Arrange the strips evenly across a piece of Seaside Spray cardstock that measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4". Adhere this piece to the card base.

From Shaded Spruce cardstock, cut a stitched oval that measures 2 1/4" x 3 1/4".

From Seaside Spray cardstock, cut another stitched oval that measures 1 3/4" x 2 3/4". Stamp a sentiment that fits onto the blue oval in black ink.

Adhere the ovals to each other.

Add the finished ovals to the card front, raised up from the center.

From black 1/8" ribbon, tie a bow. Add it to the bottom of the ovals with a Glue Dot.

Add three green sequins to the blue portion of the ovals..

Of course, all these materials are to make the card as I created it. You will change up your colors to match whatever Designer Series Paper you choose for your card. Have fun!