Gingham Garden Card Set

I am always on the hunt to find ways to make quick and easy cards using Designer Series Paper.  I recently came across this tutorial on Colorado Moms and knew I could add my own spin to it.

This pattern is great because you start with one sheet of 12 x 12 paper as the primary focus.  You then add 3 complimentary pattern papers and some cardstock.  The tutorial has all the dimensions for cutting your cardstock and pattern paper.

I used the Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up.  The sentiments are from the Lacy & Lovely Stamp Set.  The other embellishments are from Papillion Potourri & Flower Shop cut with their coordinating punches.  Here are my cards.  The numbers coordinate with the tutorial.

Cards 1 & 2

Cards 3 & 4

Cards 5 & 6

Cards 7 & 8

Cards 9 & 10

Cards 11 & 12

 

Thanks for stopping by.

 

All items Stampin' Up unless noted

 

Stamps: Lacy & Lovely, Papillion Potpourri, Flower Shop

Paper:  Whisper White, Gingham Garden DSP, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight

Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Island Indigo

Other:  Elegant Butterfly Punch, Pansy Punch, Basic Jewel Rhinestones, Melon Mambo 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon, Old Olive 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon



Love this Sketch STARS Challenge

Welcome to another Thursday DOstamper STARS challenge.  This week is a sketch challenge.  Initially, this sketch had me stumped.  Then I took the sketch and sat by my DSP box (yes, my DSP has it's own special place in my craft supplies).  Actually, it is hanging file box that holds 12" x 12" paper - perfect for Stampin' Up's Designer Series Paper. 

I needed some bright and cheerful paper today.  We have been having a cold-snap in Wisconsin the past few days and today finally got above zero.  Why again do I live in Wisconsin?

 

I think all the elements of the sketch are there - just slightly modified.  I changed the small flower to a heart and moved it above the sentiment.  It seemed to fit better there.  I used the small scallop stamp from the Petal Parade stamp set (Sale-A-Bration) and just stamped across the scallop circle.

 

The sentiment is from the Best of Love stamp set.  The Best of 25 Years stamp sets are still available until the end of March.

 

All items Stampin' Up unless noted

Stamps: Petal Parade (Sale-A-Bration), Best of Love, Hearts a Flutter

Paper:  Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Gingham Garden DSP

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Jet Black Stazon

Other:  Basic Jewel Rhinestones, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Whisper White Organza Ribbon

WCMD Bloghop

It is World Card Making Day!!  What a great day to make cards.  Of course if you need a little inspiration to get started, OWH is hosting a Blog Hop today.  Check out this link to see more great cards.  Here is the sketch that I selected for today:  OWH Sketch 145

I started out making one thank you card, but then I couldn't stop.  The colors in the designer series paper I selected just inspired me to try other combinations.  The layout is fairly simple, but I just love the way they turned out.  I can't pick a favorite - they are all bright and colorful.  Let me know which color you like the best in the comments below.

 

 

Thanks for visiting my blog.  I hope you feel inspired to create some cards for OWH today.

All items Stampin' Up unless noted

Stamp: Five-Way Flower, Regarding Dahlias
Paper:  Melon Mambo, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Whisper White, Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black
Other:  2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Basic Jewel Rhinestones