Hey Y'all!
You know we all love those "all out" cards that have all kinds of layers and embellishments, fancy techniques, etc. But, if you are a beginning stamper, that can be overwhelming. And then sometimes we need a quick card in a pinch. I have started a monthly class called "Sweet and Simple Cards" that is great for beginners, or just those that have limited time but want to get that "crafting fix."
Funny story: when I planned this class, I planned 2 cards for $10, thinking 1 hour-1-1/2 hours. We were finished in less than 45 minutes! I've decided in future classes to do 3 cards for $12, just to make it worthwhile for people to come to my house! Which, it is always worthwhile because you get to see me, right? lol!
The first card we made used the beautiful Hydrangea Hill DSP, which is, sadly, retiring at the end of the month. This particular pattern is perfect to make a set of cards, just cut the 12x12 sheet into 6 4x5-1/4 pieces. I used a Basic White cardbase (8-1/2 x -5-1/2, scored at 4-1/4), and the Misty Moonlight layer (4-1/8x5-3/8). I stamped the sentiment directly onto the DSP (yes! you can do that!) in Misty Moonlight ink. I added some Linen Thread, and there you go! This is one of the most basic card layouts. If your DSP is too busy or dark to stamp on, you can modify this by stamping onto another piece of cardstock, Basic White or another coordinating color and adhere it on top of the DSP. This would be considered a "SIP" card (minus the Linen Thread)....Stamps, Ink, and Paper.
This next card also used a fun layout that can be reproduced with any DSP. The top card was my sample, and the bottom card is the one I made in class, showing them how to achieve a totally different look just by flipping the DSP. This is a Crumb Cake cardbase and the DSP is 2-1/4 x 5-1/2, and 1/2 x 5-1/2. To simplify, cut your DSP 2-3/4 x 5-1/2, then trim 1/2 off. We stamped the large daisy image from Daisy Lane twice in Flirty Flamingo and used the Daisy Punch to punch them out, then offset them and glued together. We used the Sprig Punch to punch some Granny Apple Green and attached behind the Daisy. Stamp the "Smile" sentiment and that's it!
See! Cardmaking can be so simple and fun! I hope today's post has inspired you to grab your supplies and get creative....go make somebody smile...if you're like me, that somebody is you when you create something beautiful. Then you get to send that card and double that smile!
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Happy Stamping!
Love,
Nina
