I’m totally in love with all the Designer Series Papers in the 2014-2015 Annual Catalog. When I first saw the papers in the catalog, there were a couple of packs that simply didn’t appeal to me – Confetti Celebration and Sweet Taffy appeared too bright and too sweet for my taste. I thought the packs were just filled with a bunch of shapes with no substance – until I saw the packs in person (that’s when I first knew my heart was open to these papers, as well.) As always, I have my favorite designs inside each pack – I hate to name my favorites, though, for fear that it will hurt the feelings of the other pieces in the stack. These pages have feelings, too, y’all.
From the moment I passed through Confetti Celebration, I couldn’t way to play around with the piece of paper included on the card below:
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- Circles, Circles, Circles. I love my punches. When I saw that Stampin’ Up! added a 2″ Circle punch to the lineup of punches, I was ecstatic. With the current punches and Circles Collection Framelits, there is already a variety of circles – yet, a 2″ Circle punch rounds out the collection nicely. Even though the sentiment is designed to pair with the 1-3/8″ Circle punch, I punched it with the 1-3/4″ Circle punch and then mounted it on the 2″ Circle punch.
- Nestled in. After I mounted the sentiment, I used my 2-1/2″ Circle punch to cave out a chunk of the DSP strip so the sentiment could nestle right in. I originally tried to layer the sentiment on top of the DSP, but the patterns on the paper are so intense and so detailed I decided to crop out a piece of the paper.
- Powdery Goodness. You already know I love my Stampin’ Emboss Powders, right? Who doesn’t remember that moment when they first saw heat embossing demonstrated? It’s the event that “sold us” on stamping, right? I was excited to see three new powders added in this new catalog – Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral and Crushed Curry. All very good choices, Stampin’ Up! – thank you.
Stamp Sets: A Happy Hooray Papers: Bermuda Bay, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Confetti Celebration Accessories: Crushed Curry Stampin’ Emboss Powder, 1-3/4″ Circle punch, 2″ Circle punch, 2-1/2″ Circle punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
Good looking card Brian. Can’t wait to get my DSP Swatches so I can see all of them in real life.
Very cool layout and card Brian
When my swatches came yesterday, thank you for all your work, I was drawn to that piece of DSP too. Great card and the cut out is perfect.
Great card! TOTALLY FUN….my swatches came yesterday – woot-woot!!! I’m in heaven as they sure make life easier!
That card is awesome…love the cut out in the dsp paper…clever.
There’s nothing wrong with bright and sweet, Brian! Yummy bright card today!
Great card Brian! Got my DSP share yesterday! What a great job you did! Thanks for all your hard work. That can’t be easy to do.
Totally cool card.
Awesome card, Brian. I love your DSP choice … and thank you for reminding us if the new embossing powders! Yesterday I was embossing with Early Espresso, Blushing Bride sounds like a must have for me. 🙂
alright, that’s it. that paper is amazing. great execution of circles with the pattern, Bri.
i agree; these are some of the best DSPs ever.
Great card Brian! That DSP was my first choice, but all of the other DSP is wonderful as well. I know this because my DSP share arrived yesterday safe and sound! Thank you for conducting the share and thank you for packaging the paper so carefully!
Awesome card, so bright and cheerful. Great job Brian
Just rec’d my swatches! They’re great. I was uncertain about a few, so it really helps to see them all. Great work. Thanks, again!
Very colorful and artistic, bright and cheerful card Brian, I like the way you did the circles and the cut out on the DSP looks fantastic. Thank you for sharing.
I love the whole design. Yet I would love to see how you fallow the theme in side the card. As with so many of your beautiful cards. Please!
The term retro fresh comes to mind with this card. No idea how or why but it just popped into my little brain. I love it! Genius idea of punching out the DP with the punch. I remember the first time I saw heat embossing and was totally mesmerized by the technique. A friend had was providing treats at a their stamp club and she asked if I would like to go and at least help her carry in the treats. My husband was out of town for a few days so I thought why not. I can easily be bribed with chocolate too. At that time I owned one stamp and three markers. I had cut up a manila folder and was making Christmas package tags. All these gifted crafters were laughing at me and took me under their wings and let me try it. I was totally hooked!
My Shares arrived yesterday also ! I think I am going to like trying some projects with the new Specialty papers . I didn`t get the Swatches this time and I miss having them already ! I really like the big cut out circle on your card ….it adds an extra detail that gets your attention . Great card!
Modern indeed, and I absolutely love it! The colors in the DSP remind me of the beautiful blankets made by our Native Americans. I have often used the half circle negative on cards also. It’s a great visual. My DSP swatches arrived Friday. They’re the best things to use for reference. Thank You Brian.
divine! I totally agree about the papers–and I still lose a little sleep at night thinking abut the retired sheets hanging out in my paper bin, looking up at me longingly whenever I rifle through them….
Love your border choices. : )
Brian, I am NUTS about this card-I need to take a second look at Confetti Celebrations. Very happy!
Hi Brian, I love this card and generally love your style and designs! I’m enjoying getting ideas and inspiration from you – thank you 🙂