When the Holidays are over (don’t panic – we still have lots of time to prepare for Christmas!), we are often left with a pile of Christmas papers that are difficult to use throughout the following year. With a little creativity, though, we can transform those Holiday papers and use them in our other projects. I converted a striped pattern from the Gingerbread & Peppermint 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper to a celebratory card with no hint of Christmas. Here’s my card:
The focal panel on this card started as a Real Red and Old Olive striped panel from the Gingerbread & Peppermint 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. Here’s a look at the colors and patterns in this festive pack of papers:
The pattern I used is the second from the right on the top row above. By simply adding color with my Light Night of Navy Stampin’ Blend and Light Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blend, I altered the Christmasy pattern to be used for a non-Christmasy project. Here’s a closer look:
The “You’re Amazing!” on my card is the OH-SO-VERSATILE sentiment from the Counting Sheep stamp set, one of the products you can select with a $50 order during Stampin’ Up!’s August-December Sale-a-Bration. I LOVE this sentiment and LOVE this font. Here’s a look at this stamp set:
I layered my sentiment with a larger circle of Vellum Cardstock, allowing the pattern to peek from behind. I often use Vellum Cardstock to fill space on a card and to add an interesting, new element.
Stamp Sets: Counting SheepΒ Papers: Gingerbread & Peppermint 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Vellum Cardstock, Thick Basic WhiteΒ Inks: Night of Navy, Stampin’ Blends (Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight)Β Accessories: Layering Circles Dies, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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So clever, Brian! Thank you and have a great week! π
π Thanks so much, Suzie! Hope you are doing well. β₯
Genius on altering the DSP. Very striking card!
Thanks, Windy! I love bright colors – easy to work them in with the green and red. Glad you like it. β₯
Hopefully you are sending this card to yourself because YOU are the amazing, clever and talented one……..
Doesn’t have to only be one, Grace. π Thank you so much, my friend! β₯
Simple, creative and the perfect touch of vellum for a soft accent.
Thanks, Mary! β₯
You just keep creating like the Energizer Bunny. LOVE this idea.
Thanks, Kadie! There’s no time to stop. π Hope you are well. β₯
Oh my heck, you’re amazing!!! Love your card.
Awww, heck! Thanks, Wendie! β₯
Like others have said, youβre pretty amazing yourself! The paper is unrecognizable to the original. You have a keen eye for color! Such a good reminder to look at our papers with other options in mind.
Thanks, Sharon! I don’t think anyone who received this card would think “it looks like Christmas.” I’m going to have to look at my other Christmas papers to see how additional colors can make them more versatile. Thanks!