DIY YOUR DSP!

 Hi Stampers!

Have you ever had a card idea in mind, but just could not find the right Designer Series Paper (aka DSP)?What to do, what to do? Why not create your own? It is easy to do, and adds a one of a kind element to your cards! The BANNER YEAR stamp set found in the STAMPIN’ UP!®️ 2021-2022 ANNUAL CATALOG is a great set for making your own DSP! It has lots of images to choose from for autumn and winter seasons and holidays.

BANNER YEAR

Here is the card I made with my DIY DSP!

PROCESS:

* I started with a 5 1/4” x 4” piece of Basic White cardstock. (You can start with any size cardstock you like.)

* Next I chose my images and ink colors.

* I began stamping with the largest image (pumpkin). I stamped them “somewhat” randomly, but kept in mind the number and size of the other stamps I planned to use.

* Next I stamped the leaves, one color at a time.

* Finally, I stamped the acorns.

* I cut down the DIY DSP to the size I needed.

TIPS:

* Although you want to stamp the images somewhat randomly, have basic idea of what you want your DSP to look like. (If you decide you want your images stamped in more of a pattern, that is okay too!)

* Turn your images from left to right, up and down if you are stamping randomly.

* Stamp images off the edge of the cardstock, even if you believe you will be trimming down the cardstock.

* Start by stamping with the largest image and then stamp the images that are a bit smaller,  and lastly stamp the smallest images.

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Bumblebee cardstock. 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”.

* Merry Merlot cardstock cut at 5 1/8” or 3 7/8”.

*Bumblebee cardstock 3 3/4” x 1” to mat greeting

* Basic White cardstock 3 5/8” x 7/8” for greeting

* DIY DSP cut at 3 3/4” square.

* Inks - Merry Merlot, Pumpkin Pie, Cinnamon Cider, Crumb Cake, Mango Melody, Old Olive, Bumblebee, Soft Sea Foam

* Blending Brush

* Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon @ 14”.

* Ornate Thanks stamp set (annual catalog) for greeting.

Note - I used a blending brush and Soft Sea Foam ink to soften the the Basic White cardstock for the DIY DSP and for the greeting. I just applied a very light coating of the ink over the pieces. I did the similar thing for the inside of the card, except I just went around the images and the edges of the cardstock.

Here is a look at the inside of the card:

I know it is a bit difficult to see, but that little bit of color really softens the brightness of Basic White cardstock.

I hope you give DIY DSP a try!

That’s all for today. Thank you for stopping by. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

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