Using Up Scraps of Designer Series Paper the Fun Way

Hi,

Last night I spent ages cutting out the full images of the birds and flowers on a page of the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper (DSP). I couldn't bear to throw away the leftover pieces that had parts of birds and flowers on them, so I popped them into a container for another day.

Well, today was another day and I decided I would try making a floating frame card for the first time - using the leftover pieces from last night. Most of the paper had a straight edge as it was cut from the sides of the 12x12, so I arranged the pieces onto a card front until I was happy with the "floating frame" I had made. I decided against using the Glad Press 'n Seal because I had the straight edges lined up around the card edges and I love a challenge!

Taking a photo of your design at this point is a great idea, because once you start adding dimensionals or your cat decides to jump up onto your craft table to say hello and...well, you know...you end up with little pieces of DSP in the wrong places. The photo made it easy to attach the DSP where I wanted it to be using Stampin' Dimensionals (and my cat had a happy cuddle too).

I found a Stitched Nested Labels die that fitted the sentiment perfectly, and attached it flat so my frame would stand out. I added some whisper white polka dot tulle ribbon and some pearls to complete my card. Inside, I added some flowers from the DSP. The sentiment is from the Dandelion Wishes stamp set and the die is in pool party - I made the card for a friend who has just had surgery and I'm hoping to visit her early next week.

I'd love to hear your ideas on how you would step up or alter my design - please share your ideas!

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Bye for now,

Kristina


Stampin' Up! ® Products Used:

   Bird Ballad DSP

   Stitched Nested Labels Dies

   Pearl Basic Jewels   

   Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon

   Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock

   Pool Party A4 Cardstock

   Black Tuxedo Memento Ink Pad 

   Stampin' Dimensionals

   Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

   Dandelion Wishes Stamp Set