Sale-a-Bration - Paper Blooms DSP

DSP - What is DSP? 

Well it is the abbreviation of Stampin Up's Designer Series Paper. 

And Paper Blooms DSP is one of the beautiful free items you can get with a $50 purchase of Stampin Up products.   This paper is so easy to use.  I will show you several cards made with it and a Scrapbook page I  made for my daughter.  

Another cool thing about this paper is the In Bloom Bundle (Item 156208) which is coordinating stamps and dies found in the JJ2021 Mini Catalog.  These stamps and dies work perfectly with this paper.  The dies will put Stitched details on the paper.  So pretty isn't it.

This image is from the Sale-a-bration brochure and it shows what I was just talking about with the dies.  This bundle is on my wish list for sure.

In Bloom Bundle

So get ready for these cute cards made with the Paper Bloom DSP.

Several of the cards also feature the A Touch of Ink Sale-a-bration stamp set.  Watch for a post about these stamps soon.

Look at how Paula Skeen used the DSP to frame up the center images.

 

This uses small strips of the DSP to give interest to the right side of the card.  Think of the endless ways that strips of paper could be used on a card.  I love using patterned paper strips to create a background for my focal image.

Card by Brook Hobbs

Viviane Taveres used so many things to make this beautiful card.  She used another Sale-a-braton stamp set called Heal your Heart.  I think we all can use a bit of healing these days.

 

 

This is a beautiful card by Joya Bohman.  She used paper strips too.  Isn't it crazy how the different use of the DSP makes a new look even though the paper strips are about the same size.

This scrapbook page uses the strip of one of the B side (simpler patterns) torn on an angle to create a border for the page.  I also fussy cut out the flowers and circles to create the embellishments.  Some of the flowers and leaves are popped up using Stampin Dimensionals which is one of my favorite items from Stampin Up.  The title is even created using the navy from around the flowers I fussy cut.  I used the Playful Alphabet Dies to cut the title.  This paper took less than an hour to create and that includes all the fussy and die cutting.  I could have made it quicker if I would have just glued the title straight to the page but I like dimension so I cut all the bits out of scrap white card stock several times and glued them together to get a raised title.  See the picture below for a better view.

Yes I had many tears with my daughter last spring wondering what the end of her Senior year would be like.  It was very different but I am so grateful for the amazing teachers and administration she had who tried to make it as special as they could.

I think I need to add some bling to this page though.  I'm thinking either some Rhinestone Basic Jewels or Pastel Pearls.  Which do yo think would be better? I think I am leaning toward the Pastel Pearls.  Watch my Instagram for an updated photo with the embellishments.

Happy Crafting and remember this Paper Blooms DSP is only available until Feb 28 with your qualifying purchase.  Click on my shopping link for all your Stampin Up products.

Sale-a-bration! - Darling Donkeys

 Hey friends,

I'm making so birthday cards today to celebrate all the fabulous people I know.  What are you up to?

I just wanted to share some cards using the free Darling Donkeys stamp set.  Yes this set is free with any $50 purchase until Feb 28, 2021.   

So if you want any of these items just click on my shopping link.  I am happy to help you any way I can!

Just look at the faces.  I love them!

These cards are from a monthly card exchange with fellow Stampin Up Demonstrators.  

Card 1

This cute card by my friend Joya also uses the Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper.  The Rocco Rose and the Granny Apple Green pattern papers are both from that DSP paper pack.  Watch for another post sharing more of this paper, and there are several more cards today that also use this fun patterned paper.

Card 2

This fun card uses many things from the annual catalog.  The Buffalo Check background stamp, Swirly Frames stamps, Layering Circle Dies, Highland Heather ink and card stock, Pearl Basic jewels are among the items used.

Card by Mandy Moose

Card 3

Have you noticed that all of these cards used the same donkey stamp.  Yet the each look so different.  This card is a fun fold z fold card.  The designer series paper used is from the annual catalog, called Playing with Patterns.  The white card stock was cut suing the Stitched So Sweetly dies.  I love this scalloped edge.

Card by Lore Webb

Card 4

This is a card I created featuring all the donkeys in the Darling Donkeys stamp set.  I love all the sassy character these donkeys portray.  I also used the Oh So Ombre DSP in Granny Apple Green.  I just can't get enough of this paper.

Card 5

This donkey makes me think of Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh.  Eeyore has long been a favorite at our house even as all the kids have grown up.  This card also uses that Oh So Ombre paper again.  This time it is in Bermuda Bay.  

Card by Marjeen Nation

Card 6

 

This is another card I created and again using the simple but oh so beautiful Oh So Ombre DSP.  I used a stencil and a new blending brush the make the polka dot background.  Then using both sides of the DSP, Granny Apple Green and Blackberry Bliss to layer under the donkey.  The twine is from the Snail Mail Suite in the Jan - June 2021 Mini Catalog.  

I think I know what was the favorite donkey in this set.  It is the sassy one kicking up her heels.