Sunday, August 18, 2019

Use Up That DSP (So You Have A Good Excuse To Buy More)-Let's Get Hopping 23


Hey Y’all,
Today the Let's Get Hopping Team have some awesome ideas for you to use up the Designer Series Paper (DSP) we all have in our stash.  You know, the stuff we buy because it's so beautiful, but then we don't want to cut into it because it is so beautiful?  Well, we are here to help!  You may be arriving here from the lovely Tanya Rees, or if you are just starting with me, Welcome!  Make sure to hop all the way through so you get lots of ideas to use that stash.  I mean, we need a good excuse to buy more, right?
My project today uses my absolute favorite DSP from last year's Annual Catalog.  In fact, I had a brand new, unopened pack.  Do you know how hard it was to open up that package?  I feel your struggle my friend.
I chose to make a set of cards and matching gift bag.  The bag is a plain old paper lunch sack I covered with the DSP.  I got the idea from fellow demonstrator Ronda Wade and a project she had made several months ago.
Isn't that DSP gorgeous?  I also pulled out some retired matching ribbon. I mean, if we are de-stashing, let's be all in, right?

This project would make a great gift for someone.  I used the images and sentiments from the Botanical Bliss stamp set.  They are heat embossed onto Very Vanilla Cardstock in gold, then die cut with the Stitched Shapes dies.  I also made one card using just a square of paper so you can see all of the extra die cutting machines and dies aren't absolutely necessary to make beautiful projects.



The flower on the front of the bag is made from the Hot Air Balloon Punch and the 1-3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch.  The petals show the reverse side of the DSP.  Punch a Very Vanilla circle to adhere the petals, then punch another circle from the DSP.  The ruffled centers were made by cutting towards the center about 1/8-1/4" every 2 scallops.  The center of the flower is a 1/2" circle of Mossy Meadow.  The flower is the closure mechanism for the bag.


This paper also had a sheet of beautiful frames.  

I fussy cut one to make a tag for the inside flap.


You can see there is lots of room for goodies!  You could decorate the bag and put lots of things other than cards.

Here are individual pictures of the cards, with the matching envelopes!
This is the card with just the 2x2 square, no die cutting involved.  I added a leftover strip of the DSP as well.



This project used 2 12x12 sheets of DSP, plus the extra tag from another sheet.  I made this entire project in about 2-1/2 to 3 hours.  Now that included designing, picking out what stamp set to use, double checking measurements for the bag, etc.  It is so simple but makes a lovely presentation.  
Next up is my friend, the amazing Tracy Bish.  I know you are going to love what she has in store.  

https://tracybish.blogspot.com/2019/08/lets-get-hopping-23.html
Measurements and other details:
  • Paper Sack-I used the paper lunch sacks you purchase at the grocery store.  The measurements will vary depending on what you use.  I cut the height of the bag down to 7 inches.  The width of my bag was 5-1/2 inches, so that was the width of my paper.  
  • Measurements for DSP to cover bag: Back piece 5-1/2 x 12, front piece 5-1/2 x 7 (this depends on the height you want your bag to be and how much of a flap you want to fold over.)  Adhere to bag with liquid glue.
  • Card measurements:  Card Bases: Thick Very Vanilla 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored at 4-1/4, Mossy Meadow layer 5-1/4 x 4, DSP layer 3-3/4 x 5    ***If you choose a white or vanilla card base, use the thick, it really makes a difference.
  • To cover the envelope flaps, adhere a 2-1/4 x 6 piece of DSP (or whatever size will fit) with liquid glue, then cut off excess
  • Only attach the bottom 1/2 of the flower so the flap can tuck under the top 1/2.  
I'm so glad you joined us today!  If you are interested in purchasing any of the items I used (except the retired stuff,) click on the links below to go to my online store.  Remember to use the current host code found to the right so that you get loyalty rewards (click on tab above to see details.)  Hit that subscribe button so you don't miss any future inspiration.  Thanks for stopping by!
Love,
Nina






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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Gratitude Journal/Memory Book

Hey Y’all!
My last blog post was about a set of Thank You cards I made for a wedding gift. I also wanted to share the journal/memory book I made for the same couple.
This was a second marriage for them both.  They are both older, not old mind you, but none of the fanfare and everything that goes with a first marriage.  I wanted to give them something to record special moments, even add pictures if they would like.

The Pressed Petals Journal can be used for so many different things.  A journal, a scrapbook, a photo album...you personalize it for what you need.  

Here is one I personalized for myself.
I stamped on some of the pages with the Very Versailles stamp set.

More stamping...
If you would like to create one of these for yourself, I am having a workshop to decorate and personalize a journal Monday, August 19, 6:30 pm at my home.  You must prepay by August 9, cost is $12. 

Below I've listed all of the supplies I used for this project, simply click on an item to go to my online store to purchase.  If your Wish List is $99 or more, consider signing up as a demonstrator and getting your products at a discount.  I would love for you to join my team, and Stampin' Up! has an awesome promotion going on right now through the end of August, $155 in product for just $99!  Simply click on Get SASS above to get more information about becoming part of the Southern Accents Stampin' Squad.
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Thanks for stopping by today!  Make sure you hit the subscribe button to see future projects.
Love,
Nina
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Saturday, August 3, 2019

Easy Card Sets with DSP and BONUS Custom Monogrammed Envelopes

Hey Y'all!
I just had to share this neat gift idea with you...it's a set of Thank You cards I made for a wedding gift.
I put them in one of our acrylic card boxes, wrapped a 1-1/2 inch strip of coordinating DSP around it, and added one of the daisies from the Daisy Lane set and punch, and voila! Sorry, no picture of them in the case, did I mention I made these the same day as the reception and was putting the finishing touches on them as my husband was yelling at me "WE'VE GOT TO GO WE ARE GONNA BE LATE!" I know that doesn't happen to any of you, right?  I mean, as crafters, it is our JOB to finish things last minute, right?

The star of the show is the Pressed Petals DSP.  I am in love with this paper, and it is a specialty paper, thinner than our regular DSP, but you get 4 sheets of each design.  



I used several different stamp sets for the Thank You sentiments, but you could easily use one set.  I used one sheet of the DSP.
One of the things I love most about this project were my custom monogrammed envelopes.
It's hard to see in the picture, but there is a "J & L" embossed in the flap of the envelope.  I used the Hand Lettered Prose dies and die cut the letters from just regular Whisper White Cardstock.  Then I used the retired Embossing Mats for the Big Shot.  My sandwich for the Big Shot was the platform, gray embossing mat, envelope, die cut letters, and the hard white plate that comes with the embossing mats.  If you don't have the embossing mats, you can play around with your sandwich with shims of cardstock and even your silicone craft sheet.
Tips and Tricks:
  • Card Bases are Thick Very Vanilla 8-1/2 x 5-1/2, scored at 4-1/4, 1st layer card stock mats are 4 x 5-1/4, DSP mats are 3-3/4 x 5
  • Save ribbon by tying "faux" knots (see last card picture.) Use Scotch tape to adhere ribbon to the back of the cardstock, then tie a knot around the strip of ribbon, slide up or down for placement, place a glue dot under knot to hold in place.
  • Heat embossing adds elegance to any project, be sure to use the Embossing Buddy before stamping with versamark to eliminate stray powder.

Below I've listed all of the supplies I used for this project, simply click on an item to go to my online store to purchase.  If your Wish List is $99 or more, consider signing up as a demonstrator and getting your products at a discount.  I would love for you to join my team, and Stampin' Up! has an awesome promotion going on right now, $155 in product for just $99!  Simply click on Get SASS above to get more information about becoming part of the Southern Accents Stampin' Squad.
If you are satisfied being a customer, I do have a **Loyalty Rewards program, every $25 product purchase earns a punch on my loyalty card, 10 punches and you receive $25 in product free.
Thanks for stopping by today!  Make sure you hit the subscribe button to see future projects...Tuesday's post will feature the journal I created to go with the cards.
Happy Stamping!
Love,
Nina  
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