This year I made a vow to myself that I would use my Designer Series Paper more. The packs of it usually retire at the end of the Stampin’ Up! year and I always have so much left. It is totally psychological! It is so hard to cut into that first piece. I think to myself should I cut it in 6″ x6″ squares? Maybe I should do 4″ by 6″ rectangles. Wait, what if I need a 5.5″ x 4″ landscape piece for a card? What if I decide to use it for a Club or workshop and I don’t have enough because I already used it on a card? I usually end up putting it back because I just can’t decide. I know. First world problems!
In any case I am using my Designer Series Paper this year. I am going to use it all up! Ok, that is probably a lie but I am going to try to use it all up.
In this case I cut a 4″ x 5.25″ piece from Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper. Then I cut that in half and used both halves on this card. I stamped the sentiment from Rooted In Nature in black and backed it with a piece of Cajun Craze cardstock. I cut the Mint Macaron leaves out using the Nature’s Roots Framelits Dies and then embossed them with one of the embossing dies. I love that Stampin’ Up! has embossing dies in so many of their sets.
Can you see how DSP adds so much dimension to a card? Use your Designer Series Paper! That is what it is for!
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I’m like you, Susan; I can’t bear to cut my DSP before I need it – just in case! *size does matter!* LOL I love your Rooted in Nature paper card – the embossed leaves are the perfect touch.
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Was that last line for me? I have a really hard time with that first cut too. “What if it’s the wrong size and gets wasted? What if I cut the wrong direction? What if I run out and need more for a project? What if….” I try to say, “What if you cut it and it’s gorgeous and the most beautiful card you’ve ever made?” You’re right – it’s all psychological. Your card is beautiful! Love the paper, and that leaf is the perfect finishing touch! (I’m so proud of you!)
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