Design Inspiration: 4 Card Layouts Using Designer Paper! LAST DAY for Fl...

You can download the free project sheet for today's cards here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/zzlpNK7/flightandairydspcardideas

Today is the last day of Sale-a-Bration! Here are four card layouts to help you use that DSP! NOTE: I swapped out Daffodil Delight for Lemon Lolly.

CARD 1 MEASUREMENTS (Get Well WIshes)

• Card Base: 4-1/4 x 11" Score: 5-12" (Lemon Lolly Cardstock)
• Inside Layer: 4 x 5-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock)
• DSP Layer for Card Front: 4 x 5-1/4" (Flight & Airy DSP)
• (1) Die Cut 1: Bird on a Branch DSP (Thoughtful Expressions Dies)
• (1) Die Cut 2: Layering Die Cut (Thoughtful Expressions Dies)
• (1) Die Cut for Sentiment (The Love of Spring Dies)
• (1) Ribbon: 6" (Garden Green)
• (3) Tinsel Gems

INSTRUCTIONS

Stamp "Get Well Wishes" with the Seasonal Branches Stamp Set in Pecan Pie ink on the Sentiment Die Cut piece but stamp on the right side of the die cut. The left side will be glued to the next piece.

Glue the bird on a branch die cut to the coordinating layer die cut in Lemon Lolly. Glue the left side of sentiment piece to the back of this one. See photo.

Glue DSP to card front. Glue the die cut panel to the lower third of the card front.

Tie a small bow and place under bird on a branch die cut with a glue dot. Finish with dimensionals.

NOTE: Don't forget to glue the inside panel. 

TIP: Take some leftover scrap DSP and use a piece to decorate the inside of your card. (Optional)

CARD 2 MEASUREMENTS (Thinking of You)

• Card Base: 4-1/4 x 11" Score: 5-12" (Calypso Coral Cardstock)
• Inside Layer: 4 x 5-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock)
• DSP Layer 1: 2-1/8 x 4" (Flight & Airy DSP)
• DSP Layer 2: 2-1/8 x 4" (Flight & Airy DSP)
• DSP Layer 3: 1 x 4" (Flight & Airy DSP)
• (1) Die Cut Bird (Seasonal Branches Dies) Basic White Cardstock
• (1) Die Cut Small Branch DSP (Seasonal Branches Dies) Pecan Pie Cardstock
• (1) Die Cut for Sentiment (Thoughtful Expressions Dies Size: 1-1/2 x 2-3/4")
• (1) Ribbon: 4-5" (Garden Green)
• (3) Tinsel Gems

INSTRUCTIONS

Stamp "Thinking of You" in Garden Green ink from the Excellent Eggs Stamp Set on the sentiment die cut. 

Glue DSP panels to card front. Bird Pattern top, the 1" panel center and the Pecan Pie panel on the bottom. Trim edges on ribbon and glue to the center DSP strip.

Place sentiment die cut on dimensionals and add to card.

Glue the Pecan Pie branch to top right of the sentiment.

OPTIONAL: Stamp and color bird from Seasonal Branches Stamp Set and color with Stampin' Blends (Bronze, Boho Blue and Sweet Sorbet colors on bird)

I liked the branch on top of the bird's feet but you can glue the bird on top of branch too.

Finish with Tinsel Gems in Green

CARD 3 - BACK FOLD - MEASUREMENTS (Thanks)

• Card Base: 5-1/2 x 7-1/2" Score: 3-1/4 and 6-1/2" (Lemon Lolly Cardstock)
• Inside Layer: 3 x 5-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• DSP Layer 1: 3 x 5-1/4" (Flight & Airy DSP)
• DSP Layer 2: 7/8 x 5-1/4" (Flight & Airy DSP)
• DSP Layer 3: 2-5/8" Size Thoughtful Expressions Die Cut (Flight & Airy DSP)
• (1) Layering Die Cut (Thoughtful Expressions Dies Size: 3") Boho Blue Cardstock
• (3) Tinsel Gems

INSTRUCTIONS

Stamp "Thanks" from the Seasonal Branches Stamp Set in Pecan Pie ink directly onto the Die Cut DSP piece with the bird and branch. Stamp greeting by the bird or wherever your white space is depending on the piece you die cut.

Glue this piece to the coordinating Die Cut in Boho Blue. Set aside.

Glue the DSP panels and insert for the inside of card. Bend the score line (the 1 inch part of card) back. Add adhesive only to the right side of the die cut and glue to that back fold panel only. This becomes the fun fold and will keep the card closed until you bend back panel to open the card.

Finish with Tinsel Gems.

CARD 4 MEASUREMENTS (Hello Spring)

• Card Base: 4-1/4 x 11" Score: 5-12" (Pecan Pie Cardstock) - Cut 1-1/2" piece and 2-1/2" piece off of one side of card to create fun fold pieces
• Inside Layer: 4 x 5-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock)
• (2) DSP Layer: 1-1/4 x 4" (Flight & Airy DSP)
• DSP Layer: 2-1/4 x 4" (Flight & Airy DSP)
• (2) Die Cut Eggs (Excellent Eggs Dies) Very Vanilla Cardstock - create the half shell by using the chevron die to cut egg in half (use two half pieces per card)
• (2) Fussy Cut Birds (Flight & Airy DSP) Largest Bird Pattern 
• (4) Iridescent Pearls

INSTRUCTIONS

Take the Pecan Pie pieces to create the fun fold card front. Take the 1-1/4 strip and line up with the edge of the card base. Take the 2-1/2" piece and glue the DSP panel to it then place a thin strip of glue on either edge ONLY and leave center without glue. Place over the two 1-1/2 inch strips on the card fronts to create the fun fold panel. Then glue the 1-1/4" DSP pieces to the sides.

Glue the inside panel in Basic White. Stamp "Hello Spring" in Fresh Freesia ink in the area where you can see the white behind the fun fold panel. Hello Spring is from the Excellent Eggs Stamp Set. Place fussy cut birds on dimensionals and add to the center front panel. Place the egg shell halves over the birds also with dimensionals. This makes them look like they just hatched. Finish with Iridescent Pearls.

I hope you enjoyed today's free project sheet and cards!

Happy Crafting!

Melinda

February 2024 Paper Pumpkin ALTERNATE CARD IDEAS: Sweet Springtime EASTE...

Here are some alternate card ideas using the February 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit: Sweet Springtime as well as other Stampin' Up! products. See the full list of products below.

GATEFOLD CARD WITH BELLY BANDS

MEASUREMENTS

• Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 2-1/8 on each side (Basic White Cardstock)
• (2) 2 x 5-3/8" Panels (Use the Kit Slimline Card Base Cut to This Size)
• (1) 1 x 10 Band - Score: 2-1/4" (leave other side to fold in and score later) (Daffodil Delight Cardstock)
• (1) Die Cut Bunny & Chick (February 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit)
• (3) Die Cut Leaves (The Love of Spring Dies) (Garden Green & Granny Apple Green Cardstock)
• (1) Die Cut Thoughtful Expressions for Sentiment & Bunny (Basic White Cardstock)
• (3) Wild Wheat Dots (2023-2025 In Color Dots)

INSTRUCTIONS

Fold card panels inward until they meet. Get a crisp edge and proper gatefold line up by smoothing the score lines with bone folder.

Stamp sentiment in Pecan Pie ink at the bottom of the sentiment die cut. I chose "Happy Easter" from the February 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit stamp set.

Glue panels to the gatefold card front on each side. 

Fold the scored side of the belly band and then wrap the band and fold on the other side. This helps to make sure it isn't too tight. Get a nice score line with your bone folder. Secure band with strong adhesive.

Glue 3 leaf die cuts to the largest die cut where you just stamped Happy Easter. Place the bunny & chick die cut over part of theleaves on Stampin' Dimensionals.

Finish with 2023-2025 In Color Dots in Wild Wheat.

GINGHAM FUN FOLD CARD

MEASUREMENTS

• Card Base: 4-1/4 x 11" Score: 5-1/2" **Trim off 2-3/4" panel from one side of the card base and this becomes the fun fold front panel** (Petal Pink Cardstock)
• Inside Panel: 2-3/4 x 4-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• DSP Inside Panel: 4 x 5-1/4" (Petal Pink Gingham Pattern - Use card base from kit or liner inside the kit envelopes)
• DSP Side Panel: 2-1/2 x 4" (Petal Pink Gingham Pattern - Use card base from kit or liner inside the kit envelopes)
• DSP Front Panel: 2-1/2 x 4" (Use the Slimline Card Pattern)
• (1) Sentiment Die Cut (Basic White Cardstock) (Thoughtful Expressions Dies 3" Size)
• (1) Layering Die Cut (Pecan Pie Cardstock) (Thoughtful Expressions Dies 3-1/2" Size)
• (1) Pecan Pie Center Stitched Ribbon (About 7")
• (3) Neutrals Sequins in Bronze

INSTRUCTIONS

Adhere your DSP Panels.

For the stamping: stamp Bunny in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Stamp bunny on the masking paper and fussy cut. Place the mask over the stamped bunny. Stamp chick next to bunny slightly overlapping. Color with Stampin' Blends: (use the die cut bunny/ chick as a color guide)

• Bunny:
  • Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo - Hair
  • SU1000 (lightest flesh tone shade in the Natural Tone blends or Petal Pink combo) - Inside of Ears and Nose
• Chick
  • Daffodil Delight Blends Combo
  • Wild Wheat Blends Combo
  • SU1000 (lightest flesh tone shade in the Natural Tone blends or Petal Pink combo) - Beak and Feet
• Outline
  • Pool Party Dark & Color Lifter
• Grass
  • Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo

Stamp "there's no bunny like you" from the Excellent Eggs Stamp Set next to the bunny's head in Pecan Pie ink.

To create the fun fold: take the rectangle piece and add adhesive only to left side of the rectangle so you can adhere it to the side panel.

NOTE: DO NOT put glue on the entire piece or your fun fold won't work.

Add the inside panel to the card. The inside panel should line up with the front fun fold piece. My tip for this is to add your adhesive to the back of the white piece and then hold it up to the front rectangle until it aligns and then set it down on your card. Gives you a perfect line up every time!

Glue to the stamped image to the layering die cut and then add to card on dimensionals. Place a little glue under the die cut and press your ribbon down so only the tails peak out from the side.

Finish with Neutrals Sequins in Bronze.

MEASUREMENTS

• Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 4-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• DSP Layer: 1-1/8 x 5-1/2" Granny Apple Green Gingham Pattern from Inside Slimline Envelope
• (2) Darling Details Lace Strips - 1 x 5-1/2" (Berry Burst Cardstock)
• (1) Wreath Die Cut
• (1) Bunny & Chick Die Cut
• (1) Banner Die Cut
• (3) Embellishments (Purple Shimmer Gems in Berry Burst)

INSTRUCTIONS

Stamp "Happy Easter" on the die cut bunner in Early Espresso ink from the kit.  Glue the lace strips with the Tear & Tape from the kit to the Gingham strip and then add the whole panel to center of card. Decorate with the wreath and bunny. Add banner. Finish with desired embellishments.

This card is the same concept as the above card only the lace strips are 1 x 4" and gingham measurements are 1-1/8 x 4"

Stamp daffodils from kit stamp set 6 times on a 4 x 5-1/4" Basic White panel and color with Stampin' Blends in Daffodil Delight and Wild Wheat. Stems in Granny Apple Green Blends.

MEASUREMENTS

• Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 4-1/4" (Daffodil Delight Cardstock)
• Darling Details Frame Layer: 3-3/4 x 5" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Card Base of Bunny and Daffodils 4-1/4 x 3-5/8"
• (4) Daffodil Die Cuts - The Love of Spring Dies (Basic White Cardstock)
• (1) Berry Burst Banner Die Cut
• (3) Matte White Dots from the Kit
• 4 x 5-1/4" Basic White Insert for Card

INSTRUCTIONS

Glue the scene and then the Darling Details Frame over top. Color Daffodil Die Cuts with Stampin' Blends in Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green. Add a piece of dimensional to the flower head and then an adhesive dot at the bottom of the daffodil and tuck it into the frame. Bookend them around the bunnies. Stamp "Happy Easter" on the banner and add with dimensionals.Finish with Matte White Dots.

I hope you enjoyed today's alternate card ideas! You can subscribe to Paper Pumpkin with me as your demonstrator here: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2212777

The March Paper Pumpkin Kit is called Memorable Meadows

I would love to earn your business!

Happy Crafting!

February 2024 Paper Pumpkin UNBOXING & ASSEMBLY: Sweet Springtime!