Artistically Inked Birthday Card + Simply Marbleous DSP + Paper Saving Tip

Ok, I've been on a birthday card kick this week, using the Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper (DSP).  I can't help it.  I just love the DSP, and it's only available to earn FREE through the end of February during the Sale-A-Bration promotion.

So, here's one more birthday card.

For this card, I used a little paper saving trick to save some of the DSP for another project.  Here are the steps to recreate this card...

 Die cut the leaf image using the Artistic Dies from Just Jade Cardstock.

  Using the Artistically Created Stamp Set, stamp the flower using Highland Heather and Daffodil Delight inks on a 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" Basic White layer.  Stamp a second flower on another piece of Basic White and cut out using the coordinating die.  Cut the leaf image in half, and adhere as shown.

    Paper Saving Tip - Using the Stitched Rectangle Dies, cut a large rectangle from the center of the DSP (which is cut to 4" x 5 1/4").  Save this cutout for another project.

 Adhere the second flower to the Basic White panel with Dimensionals.  Then, adhere the Basic White panel to the DSP panel, covering up the hole left from the previous step.  No one will ever know you cut it out!

  Stamp the greeting on Basic White and punch one end using the Banners Pick A Punch.  Sprinkle a few 2021-2023 In Color Jewels to finish it off.

Hope you've enjoyed all the Simply Marbleous samples I've been sharing.

To shop the products used for this card, use this link:  Artistically Inked Birthday Card

Stitched Stars + Simply Marbleous DSP Birthday Card

Here's a project idea, maybe a little more masculine, using the Stitched Stars Dies paired with the Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper (DSP).

Using the reverse image from the die cut (leftover from the precious project where I used a die cut star), I created a star frame by adhering the DSP to the backside of the reverse image, and then trimmed it down with my snips, leaving about a 1/4" of the white showing on the front side.

Coordinating strips of Cinnamon Cider and DSP at the top and bottom anchor the design with the greeting.  A sprinkle of coordinating Cinnamon Cider In Color gems finishes it off.

Here's a list of products used:

• Stamps - Artistically Inked
• Ink - Bunblebee
• Paper
• Bumblebee Cardstock
• Cinnamon Cider Cardstock
• Basic White Cardstock
• Simply Marbleous DSP
• Dies - Stitched Stars
• Paper Snips
• 2020-2022 In Color Square Gems

To shop the products used for this project, use this link:  Star Card

Birthday Card using Rainbow Glimmer Paper + Simply Marbleous DSP

I simply LOVE the Rainbow Glimmer Paper(153056).  It's such an easy way to add a little elegance to your projects.  You can choose which colored portion of the paper you want to use, or use a strip that shows off all of them.

Rainbow Glimmer Paper (153056)
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Here, I've used the Stitched Stars Dies (150653) to cut the swirly star image from the Rainbow Glimmer Paper for this Birthday Card.  The "leftovers" from when I cut the image with the die, are saved and incorporated in the design -- the sprinkling of stars and swirls.

Strips of the Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper make a colorful backdrop for the design.

Keeping the Cardstock color neutral allows the Glimmer Paper and DSP to shine.

Pulling a bit of this design to the inside of the card, again using up those pieces from the die cut, adds the finishing touch.

Here are the products used for this card:

• Stamps
• Artistically Inked
• Celebrate Sunflowers
• Ink
• Versamark
• Paper
• Basic Gray Cardstock
• Basic White Cardstock
• Rainbow Glimmer Paper
• Simply Marbleous DSP
• Tools
• Stitched Stars Dies
• White Embossing Powder

To shop the products used for this project, use this link:  Rainbow Glimmer Star Card

Quick and Easy Set of Simply Marbleous Cards

Here's a super quick and easy idea using the Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper and the Double Oval Punch.  The greeting is from the Artistically Inked Stamp Set.

Here's all you need to make a set of your own:

• Stamps - Artistically Inked
• Ink - Basic Gray
• Paper
• Cardbase of  Thick Basic White 5 1/2" x 8", scored at 4 1/4"
• Strip of coordinating cardstock 2" x 5 1/2"
• Smoky Slate
• Flirty Flamingo
• Coastal Cabana
• Bumblebee
• Balmy Blue
• Highland Heather
• Strip of coordinating DSP 1 3/4" x 5 1/2"
• Basic Black and Basic White to punch out greeting layers using Double Oval Punch

     

     

     

To shop the products used for this project, use this link:  Simply Marbleous Card Set

 

One More Copied Design using the Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper and the Artistically Inked Bundle

Did you notice the really cute set of cards in the Sale-A-Bration Brochure?  There's one card for each of the different colors of the Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper (DSP), with the floral images in a coordinating color.

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Here's a list of the products used to create them.

119683 - Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
122924 - Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

131198 - Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

131202 - Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

146982 - Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

146986 - Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

158128 - Simply Marbleous 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper

102283 - Versamark Pad

147088 - Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

147089 - Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

147090 - Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

147094 - Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

147100 - Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

147103 - Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

147105 - Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

147107 - Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

147113 - Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

104430 - Stampin’ Dimensionals

152813 - Stampin' Seal

152886 - Tasteful Labels Dies

151326 - White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

155554 - Basics Embossing Powders

158356 - Color & Contour Bundle

My Version

I loved the look of this set of cards so much, I decided to create my own version.  I used the 154542 - Artistically Inked Stamp Set and coordinating 155371 - Artistic Dies.

I made one card for each coordinating color in the DSP.  For reference, the coordinating colors are listed on the DSP paper packaging which makes it super easy to coordinate products -- no guessing required!

             

         

     

       

     

I used the 151297 - Label Me Fancy Punch to get a curved shape for the edges of the greeting banner by inserting the end of the cardstock strip through the back of the punch so that just one edge was being punched and centering it before punching.  Then I turned the strip around and inserted the other end to punch it as well.

For ribbon, I used the 156485 - Black & White Gingham ribbon, and opted to not tie a bow.  To finish off the embellishments, a sprinkling of 154284 - Matte Black Dots does the trick.  

I love how this matching set of cards turned out!

To shop the products used for my version, go here:  Artistically Inked Cards

Copying Another Design using the Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper

Check out this cute card using the Awesome Otters Stamp Set and the Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper (DSP).  It's so playful and the DSP really reminds me of flowing water.

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Products use for this card:

158087 - Awesome Otters Cling Stamp Set

101856 - Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

146990 - Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

158128 - Simply Marbleous 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper

159229 - Basic White 8 -1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

102283 - Versamark Pad

132708 - Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

154830 - Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154884 - Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154891 - Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154894 - Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154904 - Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154906 - Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154922 - Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

104430 - Stampin’ Dimensionals

110755 - Multipurpose Liquid Glue

145667 - Tailored Tag Punch

155314 - Stitched With Whimsy Dies

155559 - Picture This Dies

157918 - Garden Dies

155554 - Basics Embossing Powders

158141 - Pebbles Enamel Shapes

The look of water you get from this sheet of Designer Series Paper got me thinking about other possibilities.  So, I pulled out the Sailing Home Stamp Set and coordinating dies and got to work creating this version of the card.

I substituted the 149457 - Sailing Home Stamp Set for the Awesome Otters Stamp Set, and used the coordinating 149576 - Smooth Sailing Dies instead of the Garden Dies.

I also substituted 146988 - Soft Sea Foam Cardstock for the Granny Apple Green Cardstock.

The sail boats were stamped using Basic Gray instead of the Tuxedo Black.

And, instead of using Blends, I used the Basic Gray watercolor pencil from the 141709 - Watercolor Pencils set to color in the boat.  I also added 141897 - Wink of Stella on the sails to give them a nice shimmer.

To shop the products used for this project, use this link:  Sailing Home Card

 

Copying Sale-A-Bration Brochure Design Using Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper

It's really easy to copy designs found in the brochure.  If you don't have all the products used in the original, you can simply substitute with something else.  

Here is a design from the brochure showcasing the Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper (DSP).

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Products Used:

157871 - Eclectic Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set

121045 - Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

131202 - Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

158128 - Simply Marbleous 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper

159229 - Basic White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

102283 - Versamark Pad

132708 - Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

153106 - Magenta Madness Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154881 - Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154883 - Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154884 - Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154885 - Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154892 - Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154897 - Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154906 - Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154922 - Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

104430 - Stampin’ Dimensionals

144108 - Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

152813 - Stampin' Seal

154422 - Messages Die

155546 - Encircled In Beauty Dies

155554 - Basics Embossing Powders

Here's my version of this card.  I love the bird, but didn't have that stamp set, so I pulled another from my stash.  And, sometimes I see Bluebirds outside my window, so I wanted to color the bird like a Bluebird. 

I substituted the 149468 - Free As A Bird Stamp Set for the Eclectic Garden Stamp Set.

For the Blends, I used:

153108 - Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154830 - Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

154897 - Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
154899 - Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
154906 - Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

And for the layers behind the bird, I used:

151770 - Layering Circles Dies

150646 - Hammered Metal (3D) Embossing Folder

You can also substitute a different DSP for this card, but if you really like this look, you'll want to get the Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper (DSP) before Sale-A-Bration ends on Feb. 28th. 

Here's a link to shop the products used for this card:  Free As A Bird Card

Shop Now

Visit my online store to shop and earn Free Sale-A-Bration products.  cathymyers.stampinup.net

You can earn the FREE product(s) of your choice during Sale-A-Bration (through Feb. 28, 2022) with a qualifying purchase

Sale-A-Bration and the Simply Marbleous DSP

It's currently Sale-A-Bration (SAB) time.  Sale-A-Bration is a special, limited-time, promotion where you can earn Free Products with a qualifying purchase.  It's going on now through Feb28th.  You can download the brochure here to see all the details:  SAB Brochure.

Here's a peek at all the products you could earn FREE during this promotion.

Jan-Feb 2022 Sale-A-Bration Products

Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper (DSP)

One of the SAB products is the Simply Marbleous DSP.  It's a 6"x6" pack of acid free, lignin free, paper with 48 sheets: 8 each of 6 double-sided designs.

The Stampin' Up! exclusive colors are:

• Balmy Blue
• Basic Gray
• Blushing Bride
• Bumblebee
• Coastal Cabana
• Flirty Flamingo
• Gorgeous Grape
• Highland Heather
• Misty Moonlight
• Pool Party
• Smoky Slate
• So Saffron

Simply Marbleous DSP (158128)

Video

For a closer look at the DSP, and some additional projects check out this video: 

Shop Now

Visit my online store for more details:  cathymyers.stampinup.net

You can earn the FREE product(s) of your choice during Sale-A-Bration (through Feb. 28, 2022) with a qualifying purchase.

Valentine's Day Card

 It's almost Valentine's Day!  Here a really quick, but elegant, card idea using the Always in my Heart Stamp Set (158183) and the Floral Hearts Dies (154306)

     

This card, was part of my February Card Class.  It uses the beautiful Shimmery White Cardstock (101910) that adds a special touch.

Blushing Bride Cardstock (131198) gives it a subtle pink touch of color, and the coordinating Blushing Bride Classic Ink (147100) for the greeting finishes off the look. 

Add a little bling using the beautiful Opal Rounds (154289) and your done!

You can shop the products used for this project here:  Products Used