FUN DSP TECHNIQUE WITH PEACEFUL GARDEN

 For today's post you get a Three-Fer.  What's that?  Three cards from one simple Technique.  

I like to call the technique "Stack & Cut".  Stack several pieces of the same size designer series paper (or you could use cardstock) and then while they are aligned and stacked together, cut it into the same number of pieces as you have in your stack.  For example, if you have 3 pieces of paper in the stack, cut the stack into 3 pieces.  If you have 4 pieces in your stack, cut the stack into 4 pieces.

I've never tried more than 4, but I don't see why you couldn't.  You just need to be sure your cutter will cut all the pieces in the stack at once -- while you keep them carefully aligned.

After you cut the stack into pieces mix and match the pieces to make card fronts.  For today's card I used 3 designs from Peaceful Garden Designer Series paper cut to 5-1/2" x 4-1/4".  I stacked them and then cut my stack into 3 pieces.  After mixing and match, this is what I had.

Now the fun begins!  Let's see the 3 cards I came up using the above panels.

I decided to made a "beginner" level card, an "intermediate" level card, and an "advanced" card.

Let's start with the beginner card.

I added a couple of tails of ribbon and Basic Rhinestones for a bit of sparkle.  I guess you couldn't stay it qualifies as a SIP (stamps, ink & paper) card, but for my style, it definitely qualifies as a "simple" card.

The inside is also clean & simple, but never naked.  A strip of coordinating DSP adds a bit of color.  The sentiment is also from the Shepherd's Care stamp set.

Now let's move to the intermediate level card.

For this card I die cut my stack & stamp background with a die from Branching Out dies and layered it on a Night of Navy layer made with the same dies.

The narrow Night of Navy die cut was also cut with Branching out dies.  To make it narrower, I just die cut it twice -- one on the left side and then slid the same die over and cut the right side.

The two stems were die cut from Basic White cardstock using dies from the Beautiful Motifs dies.  I used a Blending Bush on the "flowers" of one of the stems to add a little Misty Moonlight ink to help them pop.

 The sentiment for this card was made with a new Online Exclusive Bundle coming in November, called Banner Sayings.  

Since I die cut the 2nd technique sheet I used a leftover "scrap" to decorate the inside of the card.  The inside sentiment is also from Banner Sayings.

The second card is still fairly simple as the only stamping was the sentiments, but the die cut elements step it up a bit.

OK, are you ready for the next card?  

For my "advanced" level card, I decided to use the Party Banner Dies to create my card base to add a bit of fun interest.  This card base opens at the top and I slid a Party Banner Die just high enough so the fold remained intact.  The Petunia Pop Mat and the remaining technique sheet were also die cut with the Party Banner dies.

The flowers and leaves were made with the Lifetime of Love Bundle.  The flowers were colored with Stampin' Blends and some depth was added to the Old Olive die cut leaves by added Old Olive ink to the tips.

 The sentiment was made using the Unbounded Beauty Bundle.

The message layer and Petunia Pop mat on the inside of the card were also die cut with Party Banners dies.  A leftover "scrap" from the technique sheet was bordered with Night of Navy to provide a finishing touch on the inside.

 I'd like to give a big shout-out to my Upline, Jackie Bolhuis the leader of our Klompenstampers team, for sharing this DSP technique idea at our team meeting last week.  I had done Stack & Cuts (she doesn't call them that. I made up that name so don't blame her for the name.) previously, but none like this one.  It's really simple to do.  If you want more detailed instructions download my tutorial for these cards.  I included instructions for doing a Stack & Cut on the first page of the tutorial.

Use this link to download my tutorial.

Below is a list of the current products I used. The Banner Sayings Bundle that I used won't be available until November, so I didn't include links to those products.

Product List

Shepherd's Care Cling Stamp Set (English) [164300]	Lifetime Of Love Bundle (English) [162584]	Unbounded Love Bundle (English) [163384]	Spotlight On Nature Dies [163580]
Party Banners Dies [165264]	Peaceful Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165917]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Petunia Pop 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [163801]
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]	Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [163828]	Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161673]	Stampin' Blends Color Lifter [144608]
Silver & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [162149]	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475]	Petunia Pop 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Iridescent Ribbon [166203]	Simply Elegant Trim [155766]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Riverside Irregular Pearls [164937]	Adhesive Backed Pearl Trio [163319]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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CHEVRONS & PAPER TAGS

I found this fun Chevron card when a reel popped up on my Facebook Feed.   It was a reel by another Demonstrator, Connie Stewert.  She made it look simple, and I thought it was so unique that I decided to CASE it.

For my version of Connie's card I used the  Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper (DSP).  You first saw this DSP almost 6 weeks ago when I gave several sneak peeks of the Peaceful Garden Suite that will be in the Fall Mini.  If you are a demo you are now able to order the Suite or individual products from the suite.  If you are a customer, you will need to wait until September to get your hands on it.

If you are interested in learning how to make this Chevron Gate Fold card, download the tutorial at this link.  It gives you some diagrams and instructions to understand how to fold the pieces.

The greeting on the front of the card was made with two stamps from Paper Tags and Two coordinating dies.  I call these the "dog bone" dies because the shape reminds me of little dog bone treats I used to give to Baxter.  

Here's a picture of Baxter and me from MANY years ago!  He's begging for his treat.

Isn't he cute?  .... OK, back to the card!

This card is a Gate Fold Card, and here is what the inside of the card looks like when the gates are opened.

I'm sure the sentiment, "Consider This a Paper Hug", from this stamp set is going to get a lot of use.  Afterall, isn't that the reason we make cards--to send "paper hugs" to those we love?

Below is a list of the currently available products that were used on this card.

The Designer Series Paper will be available to everyone September 3, 2025, when the Fall Mini Catalog goes live.

• Peaceful Garden 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper - Item #165917

Product List

Paper Tags Bundle (English) [165462]	Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165621]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285]
2025–2027 In Color™ Stampin' Write Markers [165292]	2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [165192]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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