Today's card uses some more of the Toadstool Gardens Designer Series Paper (DSP). This DSP is one of my favorite Sale-A-Bration items.
For this card I used the Bargello Technique and the "backside" of several DSP designs. I refer to them as "backside" because they are more all-over patterns rather than the more scenic sides which I usually think of as the "front" side of the paper. In reality, there is no "front" or "back" side to Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper.
The Bargello technique is a
needlework or quilting method that uses strips of fabric or paper to create a
zigzag pattern. The technique can be used to create quilts, cards, and
other art.
Can you see the vertical "zigzag" pattern in the background of the card?
I stumbled across this technique so decided to see if I could figure it out. It is not difficult and is a wonderful way to use up those DSP scraps. There are some helpful tips and tricks that I learned the "hard" way. But you can take advantage of my stumbling-along learning by watching this video that I made for my Learning with Friends Technique Video Series.
The little toadstool patch focal point was quick to stamp, and the Terrific Toadstools Builder Punch make it easy to cut them out!
The "diamond" for the toadstool patch was made with a square Stylish Shapes die. Sometimes a diamond shape is a little more interesting than a square, so just rotate your square and you have a diamond. Add 3 Brush Brass Butterflies for a little bling and the focal point was complete.
The inside of the card was finished with a strip of the Toadstool Garden DSP and a little more stamping. I usually avoid much texture on the inside of the card because I want it to close nicely for mailing, but I couldn't resist adding another little Brushed Brash Butterfly. These embellishments are flat so I didn't think it would cause any issue with closing the card.
If you would like a written tutorial you can download a PDF at this link and I hope you will watch the video to learn the Bargello Technique.
New SAB items were added this week, so be sure to visit my store to check them out. There is only about 3 weeks left in Sale-A-Bration so don't miss out!
A list of the products I used for today's card is shown below:
Product List
