Well, folks, Valentine’s Day is over. Over the past several weeks, we’ve seen red hearts, blue hearts, pink hearts and brown hearts. Hearts, hearts, hearts. Are you about heart-ed out? Me, too! I still have some Valentine’s Day projects backed up in my brain, so please be patient with me if some of them make it to paper over the next couple of weeks. I might try to disguise them as wedding cards or birthday cards for a loved one, but you’ll know they are just belated Valentine’s Day cards, right?
Now that we got that out of the way – let’s move on to today’s project. I ordered the Sent With Love Designer Series Paper the minute it was released February 1. I couldn’t tell if I would like it, but I ordered it anyway. As luck would have it, I absolutely love the paper! There are several patterns that are travel-themed, and there are other patterns that are versatile and beautiful. The colors featured in this DSP are: Island Indigo, Calypso Coral, Real Red, Pool Party and Whisper White – a beautiful combination.
I love the look of this airplane print as a band on the card. It reminds me of a preppy fabric belt with palm trees or horses on it.
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- Note cards. It’s no secret that I really love Stampin’ Up!’s set of Note Cards & Envelopes found on page 160 of the current annual catalog. Measuring at 5″ x 3-1/2″, these note cards are smaller than a standard card but are still mailable and perfect for a quick note. I wish I could send each of you a thank you note to show you how much I appreciate you.
- Layering DSP prints. This DSP features some great prints that pair well together. The prints layer nicely with one another, but it’s important to make sure the images don’t clash. I used two pieces – one that has a detailed Calypso Coral print with a lot of Whisper White and one that has a solid Island Indigo background. One is detailed, and the other is solid. That’s why they look so good together! There are a lot of “solid” prints and a lot of “detailed” prints in this collection – make sure you pair them appropriately, or I’m going to come snatch that paper out of your hands.
- Don’t forget the envelope! The envelope is the first thing the recipient of your card will see. Make sure it’s not drab and dull. I added a panel of the Island Indigo DSP to the flap of the envelope and trimmed carefully around the edge of the flap. I added a little Calypso Coral heart to the flap to add a little treat for the recipient. How adorable!
Stamp set: One in a Million Papers: Note Cards & Envelopes, Sent with Love Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Calypso Coral Inks: Island Indigo Accessories: Designer Printed Brads, Stampin’ Dimensionals
This section is especially for Grace:
- Note Card: 3-1/2″ x 5″
- Calypso Coral printed base: 2-3/8″ x 4-7/8″
- Whisper White sentiment base: 2″ x 3″
- Calypso Coral border around sentiment base: 2-1/8″ x 3-1/8″
- Island Indigo belly band: 1-1/4″ x 5″
Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I enjoyed hanging out with you.
Brian
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I really like the way you used these papers, Brian. Great layout and the envelope is super cute! Anyone would love to receive a card like yours! Kudos to you!
Good morning….you just received an extra star on your chart for providing the dimensions! Have a super weekend.
I knew you’d like it, Lucy! I normally trim to taste, but I measured this one closely.
Brian – I love what you did with this card – so creative. I have to say that I am not hearted out – they are my absolute favorite! I can never see toooo many hearts. In fact, I would include them everywhere in decor if I could get away with it. Hugs headed your way my friend, Dorothy
Thank you for providing the dimensions!!!
Your blog is great!!!
Greetings from Germany Sandra
This is so cute. I like what you did with the envelope. I have looked at this set of stamps and paper but, not sure I wanted to get it . It is different and reminds me of the old Air Mail envelope look from years ago . Now, you have made me wonder if I should add that to my “To Get” list .
I do wish SU would give us larger examples of the DSP instead of just side views. This is the first I have seen of the cute airplane design in full view Guess that`s what the demo blogs are all about, huh?
Sonny, Are you in my brain? I intended to add a photo (Stampin’ Up! provided it to us yesterday) of the pages. I added it to the post. Still doesn’t give you a GREAT idea, but it’s better than the slivers. 🙂
Beautiful card and I love the “recipe” just as much as Grace. I now have a new descriptive word for my cardmaking…..belly band. Thanks bunches.
Thanks for showing the larger views of the paper . And also thank you for showing the Designer Printed Brad …I forgot …I have those and I forgot the little darlings ..I`m sure that doesn`t happen to anyone else here !
This is a super CAS card. I think it can qualify as an 10 minute card. Am I right? I too love that you included dimensions for the card. Would be a great added feature to your already GREAT details. I know, I know that would be more work for you. Just a thought.
Oh – I bee’s a blushin’ Brian! I mean can you possibly get any sweeter? Love the card but I need to do one with the boats and not the planes as I was in the Navy not the Air Force! LOL Bet ya’ didn’t know that. Great card and really, thanks so much for the measurements. It makes life so much easier.
SO, so love this card–and YUP, it’s coz you so perfectly paired those dsp pieces. I PROMISE I’ll be good and match ’em up right…coz I can actually SEE you snatchin’ that dsp from my cold,mis-matching fingers! –Terri O
Brian, you send us a thank you note everyday by posting your blog. Thank YOU!
Brian, thank you for the messurements of this pretty card, that always helps when making our own. I think this card is perfect for mass production, clean, simple, fast and pretty.
I really like this card, but I LOVE having the dimensions. Thank you Brian and HUGE HUGS to Grace for requesting.
Brian ,I really like this DSP , at first no not for me , Now I want it , thanks for samples on it , ooo now I need the bundle !! sigh ,
thanks and hugs frenchie
Thank you for sharing a great card using this DSP! I was not impressed with the look of this DSP until I received your sample packet…thank you and now that I see it in my own hands, I will definitely be purchasing this set…and attempting to replicate this wonderful card of yours! Thank you!