Beyond the Square – Creative Cuts with Square Snippets

The Square Snippets Designer Series Papers are filled to the brim with gorgeous patterns and colors – all squares. But that doesn’t mean you’re limited to square shapes when you play with these papers.

Here’s a card I made using the Square Snippets Designer Series Paper – and there isn’t a square in sight!

Instead of focusing on the individual square patterns on the page with 4″ x 4″ squares, I cut the paper into panels so the patterns meet at a single point. This approach highlights several designs at once and creates movement and interest across the card front.

Here’s a look at the designs and colors on the page of paper I used to create this card. You can see how beautifully the patterns work together, especially when they’re allowed to shine beyond their original square format.

There are so many ways to make this paper stand out, but I especially love this mix of patterns from the lower right corner of the sheet. The colors and textures feel coordinated while still offering plenty of contrast. You can click on the image to take a closer look at each page of the Square Snippets Designer Series Paper in my online store.

To soften where the patterns meet, I layered in the gorgeous leaves from the Nature’s Symphony Dies. I die cut the leaves twice from Pool Party Two-Tone Cardstock – once from the lighter side and once from the darker side – for added depth and dimension. I also framed the focal panels with a thin layer of the lighter side of the same cardstock to help anchor the design.

The Nature’s Symphony Bundle includes incredible stamped images and sentiments, and the dies are absolute must-haves. They add such elegance and texture, making them perfect for cards like this one where the paper does most of the talking.

Here’s a look at the Nature’s Symphony Bundle:

The sweet sentiment comes from the Sweet Symphony Bundle. I stamped it in Pretty Peacock ink and cropped it with the Labeled with Love Punch. That pop of deeper color ties everything together beautifully.

Here’s a closer look:

Did you notice the Pretty Peacock dots? They actually started as Pool Party Dear Dots, but they blended into the background a little too much. I carefully removed them using a slow, swirling motion, colored them with Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends, and then placed them back on the card. It’s a small detail, but it makes such a difference.

Last Thoughts

Designer Series Papers are meant to be played with, not boxed into their original shapes. Cutting beyond the obvious can open up entirely new design possibilities and help you see your papers in a fresh way. If you’ve been eyeing the Square Snippets DSP and wondering how to stretch its versatility, this is a fun place to start.

Products

Bundles: Nature’s Symphony Bundle  Stamps: Nature’s Symphony  Papers: Square Snippets Designer Series Paper, Pool Party Two-Tone Cardstock, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Basic White  Inks: Pretty Peacock, Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends  Accessories: Nature’s Symphony Dies, Dear Dots, Labeled with Love Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Nature’s Symphony Bundle (English) – 166926

Price: $46.75

Square Snippets 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 166993

Price: $12.50

Labeled With Love Punch – 163569

Price: $25.00

Dear Dots – 165848

Price: $8.50

Pool Party 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two-Tone Cardstock – 166691

Price: $10.00

Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 122924

Price: $14.00

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 150880

Price: $14.00

Basic White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 166780

Price: $14.00

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad – 150083

Price: $9.00

Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 161676

Price: $11.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Price: $4.25

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Thanks for stopping by today!

Brian

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