Paper Seedlings: RIP AND FLIP POPPIES

I send my deepest apprerciation and kudos to Jessica Taylor for sharing the wonderful technique I used in this card.

Stampin' Up! is well-known for their exquisite Designer Series Papers. There are so many times that I really love BOTH sides of a single sheet of DSP. Therein lies a huge problem. Which do I choose for my project? Or should I even cut it up at all and rather hoard it in my ever-growiing stash?

Well, Jessica in her wisdom, has solved the problem somewhat. She shares a technique she has coined Rip and Flip, in which you can enjoy BOTH sides of the paper in a single project!

Even if you decide to add to your stash, you can get away with parting with only a small portion of a lovely piece. In using your DSP in this way, you will need a piece that measures a mere 4" x oh, maybe 5 3/8". Then stick the rest of the sheet away.

A closeup of the meshing of the two sides of a piece of beautiful Designer Series Paper.

Even though it's a really easy technique to try, here is a tutorial on how to accomplish this look.

SUPPLIES:

White cardstock

Poppy Designer Series Paper

Die Cutting/Embossing Machine

Happy Birthday die

Basic Pearls (to dot the "i")

Yes! That's ALL you need to make this easy card!

DIRECTIONS:

This is honestly the EASIEST card you will ever make, but still looks like a million bucks!

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

Cut a piece of gorgeous Designer Series Paper that looks good and coordinates well on BOTH sides. This piece should measure 4" x 5 3/8".

Holding this piece of DSP, tear off a section -- being sure to tear TOWARDS you. I tore off about an inch and a quarter. The reason you tear towards you is so you get that wonderful white torn edge.

Now, flip the torn-off piece over and add these two pieces to the card base, overlapping them a bit and keeping the white torn edge showing..

From white cardstock, die cut a small greeting. Add this to the smaller torn portion.