valley in bloom dsp sketch card

valley in bloom dsp sketch card

by | Aug 7, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, techniques

Card Sketch #129 is an easy card idea and designer series paper makes this sketch even easier!

Measurements:
BASE: Granny Apple Green CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
BlackBerry Bliss CS: (2) 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ strips
DSP: 1 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
Basic White CS: scrap for the circle die

Die cut a circle in Basic White CS from the Spotlight on Nature die set, I love this VERY versatile die collection!

Using our new Stampin’ Hybrid Black ink pad stamp the small lily of the valley stem on the left hand side of the Basic White circle die.

Using a medium brush water painter watercolor the lily of the valley leaves in Granny Apple Green ink and watercolor the edges of the lily belles in Blackberry Bliss ink.
Using a Wink of Stella glitter brush, coloring the lily of the valley petals.
Brush the edges with Blackberry Bliss ink with a blending brush.
Adhere the Blackberry Bliss strips on either side of the DSP layer.

Adhere the DSP-strip layer to the left hand side of the card base.

Pop up the sentiment piece over the right hand side of the DSP layer.
Add three Dewdrop embellishments to finish off the card.

Card sketches are always a great way to spur inspiration and using our beautiful papers helps to create lovely easy cards. Try your hand at this card sketch and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Valley In Bloom Suite Collection (English) [ 167951 ]
[167951]
$93.00
Lily Of The Valley Bundle (English) [ 167943 ]
[167943]
$49.50
Lily Of The Valley Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167937 ]
[167937]
$21.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 133675 ]
[133675]
$14.00
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146990 ]
[146990]
$14.00
Valley In Bloom 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167935 ]
[167935]
$13.00
Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [ 166648 ]
[166648]
$12.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Blender Pens [ 102845 ]
[102845]
$14.00
Water Painters [ 168253 ]
[168253]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Lily Of The Valley Dies [ 167942 ]
[167942]
$34.00
Dewdrops Embellishments [ 167748 ]
[167748]
$9.00
card sketch #122

card sketch #122

by | May 29, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, In Colors, stamps ink paper, techniques

I love card sketches!

This one is so versatile! Card Sketch #122 is the next card sketch in our series. I have turned the sketch on it’s side for a little variety. I turned this one into a fun fold.

Measurements:
BASE: Strawberry Slush 5 1/2″ x 8 1/4″
scored at 1″ and 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for punch and
die, 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ strip
Vellum: 3/4″ x 5 1/2″

Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer into the inside of the card base.

Fold back the 1″ panel on the card front.

Adhere the vellum to the upturned panel.
Adhere the 1/2″ strip under the panel and then adhere the panel down.
Punch the Rounded Rectangle punch out of a scrap of Basic White CS.

Stamp the “thank you” from the Scalloped Blooms Bundle in the Black Hybrid ink pad. Blend the edges with a blending brush and Strawberry Slush ink. Pop up on Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Die cut the large leaf die from the Nature’s Symphony die set from a Basic White scrap.

Adhere to the front of the card over the vellum panel.

Pop up the sentiment over the leaf die.

Add some In Color Flat Pearls to finish off this easy lovely Sketch card.

Try turning a sketch on it’s side or change the dimensions of the elements – the possibilities are endless! Now it’s your turn to create some artwork – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Scalloped Blooms Bundle (English) [ 167647 ]
[167647]
$53.00
Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167639 ]
[167639]
$20.00
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2
[165625]
$14.00
Berry Botanical Vellum 12
[167985]
$5.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Nature's Symphony Dies [ 166925 ]
[166925]
$33.00
Scalloped Blooms Dies [ 167646 ]
[167646]
$39.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50
card sketch #121

card sketch #121

by | May 22, 2026 | card samples, card sketches, die cutting, In Colors, washi tape

Card Sketches sometimes feel like cheating to my Catholic Girl mentality LOL – because they make card making SOOOOOO much easier!

When I look or design a template – suddenly I see all the possibilities! This is such a fun and easy design – the top layer is “cut in half” you can do that as simply as stamping on only half the layer – which is what I did for this card but you could also cut cardstock and do a color block technique with one color on top and another on the bottom. You could have one of the sections be embossed or use DSP – see the possibilities are endless!!!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″, scrap for punch
Strawberry Slush CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Using the Extraordinary Flora stamp set and a Hybrid Black ink pad I stamped the lower half of the Strawberry Slush CS.
I lined a ribbon at the top of the stamped image and wrapeed it around the back side of the stamped layer and adhered it with two pieces of Scotch tape.
Turn the layer over and adjust height of ribbon if necessary.
Stamp the sentiment at the top left hand side of the layer.
Adhere a piece of Extraordinary Flora washi tape to a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer slowly pressing down flat without wrinkles.
Run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the BASE plate #1, Thin Die Adaptor plate #2 and sandwich the die and washi tape paper in between two Cutting Plates #3.
Take a scrap piece of Basic White cardstock and punch out a rectangle from the NEW Rounded Rectangle Punch #167880.
Stamp the sentiment and lines from the Extraordinary Flora stamp set and hybrid black ink pad onto the punched out piece.

Pick out one of the die cut flowers for an accent on the sentiment piece.

Place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the backside of the sentiment punch and the flower, remove the backing and adhere over the ribbon on the Strawberry Slush layer.
Adhere the Strawberry Slush layer to the Basic White card base.
Place some embellishments on the card – these are flat pearls which are discontinued but you could use any of our pearl embellishments to enhance your version!

Here is a similar version using a different color flower in a slightly different place – such an easy card I could make so many of them in a flash!

Try one of my sketches and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Extraordinary Flora Bundle (English) [ 165245 ]
[165245]
$43.00
Extraordinary Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 169116 ]
[169116]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165625 ]
[165625]
$14.00
Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [ 166648 ]
[166648]
$12.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$13.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$17.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]
[154031]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Extraordinary Flora Die [ 165244 ]
[165244]
$28.00
Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape [ 165269 ]
[165269]
$15.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [ 165192 ]
[165192]
$8.50
Antique Pearls [ 164679 ]
[164679]
$9.00
Pearls Of Beauty [ 167098 ]
[167098]
$8.00
multiple layered background card

multiple layered background card

by | Mar 21, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, techniques

Sometimes card making is all about layering the background of the card…taking the colors and shapes and creating texture and dimension.

Measurements:
BASE: Berry Burst CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
DSP: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic White CS: scraps for dies

Stamp the crab from the Ocean Friends 2 step stamping base with Berry Burst and stamp off so the background is lighter.
Stamp full strength of the detailed crab stamp over the lighter background.
Stamp off the background of the lobster with the Pumpkin Pie ink. Stamp the detailed lobster stamp in full strength over the background image.
Place the dies over the stamped images and secure with some 3M tape.
Stamp the DSP layer with the bubble image in Berry Burst ink.
Using Blending Brushes color three Stylish Shapes smallest square die with Berry Burst and Pumpkin Pie inks – I colored one with half Berry Burst, one with half Berry Burst and half Pumpkin Pie, and one with half Pumpkin Pie.
Adhere the white edging on either side of the DSP. Then adhere the Designer Series Paper on the card base.
Adhere the squares over the DSP layer.
Adhere the Basic White die cut of the sea grass on top of the die cut squares.
Adhere the crab and lobster die cuts on Stampin’ Dimensionals and place over the seagrass and squares.
Stamp the sentiment in Berry Burst on a Basic White strip, stamp the bubbles on either side of the sentiment.
Adhere a small strip of DSP below the sentiment space.
Adhere the sentiment piece below the sea creatures.
Add five Sunny Day Iridescent Dots embellishments to finish off the card.
Sometimes layering and building up a background can add interest, depth and dimension to a card – try building a scene with your next card design.
Go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Friends Of The Ocean Suite Collection (English)
[164697]
$81.00
Ocean Friends Bundle (English)
[164692]
$49.50
Ocean Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[164685]
$24.00
Friends Of The Ocean 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[164684]
$12.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[144243]
$11.50
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
[147143]
$9.00
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
[147086]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Ocean Friends Dies
[164691]
$31.00
Sunny Day Iridescent Dots
[164696]
$8.00
getting the most out of your designer series paper

getting the most out of your designer series paper

by | Dec 18, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, masculine cards, stamps ink paper, techniques

When you cut your Designer Series Paper efficiently it can go a long way! And this card is a perfect example of that efficiency!

I cut the 6″ x 6″ Subtle DSP from four sheets in half at 3″ and then at 1/2″, 3/4″ and 1″ sections depending upon the color, stretching the amount of cards you can do with just a few sheets of paper!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Layer: 3″ x 5″
Basic Black CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: 3″ x 1/2″, 3″ x 3/4″, 3″ x 1″
Lemon Lolly CS: 3″ x 1 1/4″

On the long 5 1/2″ side, rub the upper edge of the paper with an embossing buddy from the embossing accessories kit. Stamp the Wishing open sentiment in Versamark and sprinkle with the White embossing powder and heat set with the Heat Tool until melted.
Adhere to the Basic White card base, this will have the wishing turned to a vertical position.
Adhere the top strip of DSP to the 3″ x 5″ Basic White layer, leaving an even border on the top edge.
Then adhere the bottom strip, leaving an even 1/4″ border on the edge.
Stamp the open script YOU on the Lemon Lolly CS and adhere to the center of the Basic White layer.
Then adhere the remaining two pieces of DSP in the spaces in between the Lemon Lolly and the top and bottom DSP pieces. This will help get even spacing.
Wrap some Basic White Twine around the top portion of the 3″ x 5″ Basic White layer and tie in a knot.
Adhere this layer to the right of the embossed Wishing sentiment on the Basic Black CS layer.
Pick your coordinating sentiment and stamp on the Soft Seafoam DSP.

What a fun way to use some of your Designer Series Paper! Try this easy card design and let me see what you create!

Now go and make some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Happy Little Things Bundle (English)
[163710]
$33.25
Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[163706]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[121045]
$11.50
Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163776]
$12.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.00
Versamark Pad
[102283]
$9.50
Versamark Refill
[102193]
$7.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
[129053]
$32.00
Basics Embossing Powders
[155554]
$18.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
[155475]
$11.00