Hi Stampers,
No Holiday themed paper for Christmas cards? No problem! If you have stamps, inks, and paper (and I know you do), you can create your own designer series paper (DSP)!!! Simply take some Basic White cardstock, select your stamp and ink, and start stamping. Before you know it you will have created some great DIY DSP to use! Here is a look at cards I made using my DIY DSP:
TIPS BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE
It is very easy to stamp your own DSP. There really are no rules to follow, but I have found there are a few things to consider that will improve the creative experience:* Decide if you want to stamp a panel for one card or stamp an entire piece of cardstock to use for several cards.
* Consider using medium sized or larger images if planning to stamp an entire sheet of cardstock as using smaller images will take longer and become tiresome- but it can be done!
* Consider selecting stamped images that require little or no coloring (solid images, two-step stamping images, etc).
* Stamp images off the edges of the cardstock for a natural pattern look.
* Whether you stamp images in a pattern or randomly, or if you are stamping one images repeatedly, or using several images, decide on a general plan of attack. I tend to start in the middle of the cardstock and work outward.
* When stamping a card panel, cut the cardstock larger than the size panel you need, then cut it down to the required size. You can shift your trimming to give you the best piece for your card.
* Beware of ink build up on the stamp or ink that gets on the acrylic block (or your fingers). Stray ink can be a headache, and make a big “oops!” on your DIY DSP. Most of the time there are ways to overcome that “oops!” Sometimes it can be trimmed away; other times it can be covered with a sentiment panel, gems, or ribbon!
* WARNING - this technique can be addictive!😁
NO HOLIDAY THEMED PATTERNED PAPER? NO PROBLEM! VIDEO
MERRY LITTLE CANDY CANES
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Jingle Jingle Jingle and Framed & Festive stamp sets
* Real Red card base 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/2”
* Shaded Spruce cardstock cut at 4” x 5 1/4” - die cut mat for greeting from center of this piece
* Basic White cardstock for stamping - finished size will be 3 3/4” x 5”; scrap for greeting
* Layering Circles Dies - circle 2 1/8” diameter; Stylish Shapes Dies - circle 2 1/2” diameter
* Real Red ink
* Red Rhinestones - 3
* Adhesive and dimensionals
JOLLY GINGERBREAD SEASON
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Jingle Jingle Jingle, Handmade Wishes, and Framed & Festive
* Granny Apple card base - 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”
* Real Red cardstock for mat - 4” x 5 1/4”
* Basic White cardstock for stamping - finished size will be 3 3/4” x 5”
* Scraps of Basic White and Granny Apple Green for greeting
* Inks - Real Red, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, Pool Party
* Layering Circles Dies - circle, 2 1/8” diameter; Stylish Shapes Dies - circle - 2 1/2” diameter
* Rhinestone Basic Jewels - 3
* Adhesive and dimensionals
JINGLE BELLS ALL THE WAY
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Jingle Jingle Jingle stamp set
* Sweet Sorbet card base cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Parakeet Party cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4” - die cut greeting mat from center of this piece
* Sweet Sorbet cardstock cut at 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”
* Basic White cardstock for stamping - finished size will be 3 3/4” x 5”
* Basic White scrap for greeting - 3 1/4” x 1 5/8”
* Inks - Sweet Sorbet, Crushed Curry, Parakeet Party; Stampin’ Blends Marker - Parakeet Party (dark)
* Deckled Rectangles Dies - 31/2” x 2 1/4”
* Rhinestones Basic Jewels- 9 or so; color with the Parakeet Party Stampin’ Blends marker
* Adhesive and dimensionals
SANTA MAGIC
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Jingle Jingle Jingle stamp set
* Sweet Sorbet card base - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Basic White cardstock for stamping - finished size will be 5 1/4” x 4”
* Basic White cardstock for greeting at 3 3/4” x 2 1/2” - this will be die cu with Stitched Rectangles die
* Sweet Sorbet cut at 3 7/8” x 2 5/8”
* Inks - Sweet Sorbet and Memento Tuxedo Black
* Stitched Rectangles Dies - 3 1/2” x 2 1/4”
* Adhesive and dimensionals
COOL HATS
* Penguin Place and Snowman Magic stamp sets
* Basic White (thick) card base cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored at 4 1/4”
* Tahitian Tide cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”
* Basic White cardstock - final size will be 3 3/4” x 5”
* Scraps of Tahitian Tide and Basic White for greeting
* Inks - Poppy Parade, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Polished Pink, Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia
* Stylish Shapes Dies - banners, two largest
* Pearls Basic Jewels -11
* Adhesive and dimensionals
MERRY SNOWMEN
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Snowman Magic and Handmade Wishes stamp sets
* Basic White (thick) cardstock - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Balmy Blue cardstock cut at 4” x 5 1/4”
* Basic White cardstock for stamping - final size will be 3 3/4” x 5”
* Scrap of Balmy Blue cardstock for greeting
* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Balmy Blue; Stampin’ Blends - Pumpkin Pie (light)
* Stylish Shapes Dies - 2nd larger banner
* Adhesive and dimensionals
CHRISTMAS MITTENS
* Celebrate with Tags and Cottage Wreaths stamp sets
* Pool Party card base - cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1 2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Real Red cardstock cut at 4” x 5 1/4” - cut mat for greeting from center of this piece with Stylish Shapes die
* Basic White cardstock for stamping - final size will be 5 1/4” x 4”
* Scrap of Basic White cardstock for greeting
* Inks - Real Red, Garden Green, Pacific Point, Crushed Curry, Pool Party
* Stylish Shapes Dies - Circles - 2 1/8” diameter and 2 1/2” diameter
* Real Red & Garden Green Ribbon - Real Red about 18”
* Fine Sparkle Gems - 3, Pool Party
* Adhesive and dimensionals
MERRY LITTLE TREES & HOLLY
(Video Card)
* Framed & Festive, Penguin Place, Handmade Wishes stamp sets
Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you give this technique a try. It is a lot of fun, and truly makes each card a one of a kind creation. That is it for today. Until next time…
* Real Red card base 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Basic White card stock for stamping - finally size will be 3 3/4” x 5”
* Scraps of Basic White and Real Red for greeting (die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies)
* Inks - Garden Green, Real Red, Parakeet Party
* Stylish Shapes Dies - Squares
* Real Red & Garden Green Ribbon - Garden Green - about 18”
* Red Rhinestones 3
* Adhesive and dimensionals
NOTE - I used a Basic White cardstock insert inside each of the cards, except for the cards with Basic White (thick) card bases. The measurement for the inserts are 4” x 5 1/4” or 5” x 3 3/4”.
CARDS MADE WITH MY DIY DSP
Stamp Happy
Kim
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