Tip of the Week:  Use Designer Series Paper as an Accent

It is possible to have too much of a good thing.  This week’s Tip of the Week is to use your designer series paper as an accent, or highlight, rather than the focal point.  This is especially true with busy or large patterns.  As much as I love designer series paper…and you know I do!…it shouldn’t always the focal point of your card making.  Use it to add just a pop of color or texture to catch your attention, but not overwhelm.

I love the fluid motion of this card.  My friend and fellowStamping Bee team member, Amy Bryson, made this for me.  I’ve used it on my display board at all my summer events and it never fails to get compliments.   I just love how used the Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper to tie in the Night of Navy and So Saffron together. 

Base: Night of Navy, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
Layer 1: So Saffron, 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″, embossed with Cable Knit Embossing folder
Layer 2, Night of Navy,  1 7/8″ x 4, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
Layer 3: Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper, 1 7/8″ x 4, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
Layer 4: Vellum, 1 7/8″ x 4, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
Layer 5: So Saffron, Tailored Tag Punch

1. Stamp sentiment in Night of Navy onto Layer 5. 
2. Adhere Layer 1 to Base.
3. ​Adhere Layers 2-4 together, offsetting them slightly.  Add dimensionals to back. 
4. Wrap Night of Navy Baker’s Twine around Base, coming up through the tag topper, and die a bow. 
5. ​Add Layer 5 with dimensionals. 

uly 2018 –  Get Ready for 80’s BINGO!!!

• July 8 –  2nd Sunday Sweet & Simple Cards 2 pm; RSVP by 7/45 | Stamping Bee Team Meeting 5 pm RSVP by 7/5
• July 11, 7pm– ’80’s Stampin’ BINGO!!!  ($35 per person | RSVP by 7/1)
• July 30th – Card Club at my Studio Or TO GO! (  (Must subscribe the 15th of the month).    #craftwhenyouwant.  NOTE DATE CHANGE – this month only due to my Stampin’ Up! Cruise to Alaska! 

August 2018 – Christmas Card Club Begins in August!!! 

• August 12 – 2nd Sunday Sweet & Simple Cards 2 pm; RSVP by 8/10 | Stamping Bee Team Meeting 5 pm RSVP by 8/10
• August 17-19 – I’ll be teaching at the Christmas in August Retreat (Boston, MA)
• August 24th – 25th – Card Club at my Studio Or TO GO! (Last Friday of the month at 7 pm or Last Saturday of the month at 10 am) (Must subscribe the 15th of the month).    #craftwhenyouwant

September 2018 – Watch for Holiday Product Share information!

• September 9 – 2nd Sunday Sweet & Simple Cards 2 pm; RSVP by 9/6 | Stamping Bee Team Meeting 5 pm RSVP by 9/6
• September 22-24 – Stamping in the Mountains Weekend Retreat
• September 28-29 – Card Club at my Studio Or TO GO! (Last Friday of the month at 7 pm or Last Saturday of the month at 10 am) (Must subscribe the 15th of the month).    #craftwhenyouwant