Category Archives: Designer Series Paper (DSP)

GLOW OF HARVEST SPECIALTY DSP: THE AUGUST Product of the Month

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The Glow of Harvest Specialty DSP has a gorgeous shimmer that doesn’t show up in the photo – please use your imagination!

an autumnal greeting card
an autumnal greeting card

Our new Softly Textured 3D Embossing folder reminds me of some past (and sadly retired) favorite folders. It has an all-over softening effect on the card stock, and the compressed pattern makes it more textural than featured. It’s perfect for a primary layer.

an autumnal greeting card

We don’t see a lot of fall colors here on Maui. This paper is full of them and makes a beautiful autumnal card. Shop for supplies at the Online Store.

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WHO’S A PIGLET FAN??

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Any Piglet fans out there? Our Silly Old Bear DSP has images of all the residents of the Hundred Acre Wood, and the Sweet Old Friends stamps include their images as well. You can choose to die cut an image that’s already colored, or stamp one to color yourself. We have options!

I’ve stamped and colored Piglet in the past, but I love the coloring on the DSP. And I was pretty pleased to realize that the Rounded Rectangle Punch was the perfect size for a little window!

If you look closely, you’ll notice that the DSP and the Embossing Folder are both images of the Hundred Acre Wood. If you’re a long-time World of Pooh fan, I know you’ll appreciate that! It’s all in the Online Store.

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SIMPLY LEAVES IN GLORIOUS FALL COLOR

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I love a good punch! The new Simply Leaves bundle makes autumn cards a snap. We don’t have a lot of color change with the seasons on Maui, so a fall card in August makes as much sense as one in October!

“Punch out a bunch of these and then arrange them on your card” seems to be a recurring them in my projects lately, but that’s exactly what I did here. I love the extra texture from the Gingham DSP and the way it coordinates with the Embossing Folder.

Get ready for fall, wherever you are! And would today be a good day to send a card? Not a birthday, not a thank you, just a “hello my friend” kind of card. You might never know how much it means.

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AN EASY MOONLIT FLORA COLLAGE WITH THE ROUNDED RECTANGLE PUNCH

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I’m a big fan of quick and easy. The hardest part of making this card is choosing from all the gorgeous patterns in the Moonlit Flora Designer Series package. Once you’ve made those decisions, you’re practically finished with the card.

Stamp the framed image on Old Olive card stock with Old Olive ink and punch it out. Emboss your greeting on Golden Glow card stock and die cut it with the smallest Nested Essentials rectangle dies – it happens to be a perfect fit! Wind the ribbon back and forth between those two pieces, no need to tie a knot. Stampin’ Seal holds it in place!

I find it easiest to punch all my rectangles and arrange them on my front panel, then adhere them. When I shared this project with a group earlier this month, there were a lot of variations on the layout of these shapes. Go ahead and have some fun! Everything you need is in the Online Store.

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WHO’S AN EEYORE FAN?

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I have a very deep fondness for all the residents of the 100 Acre Wood, but Eeyore is one of my favorites. There’s something about his mournful state of mind that tugs at my heart. He brings his gloomy disposition on himself, but I can’t help but feel sorry for him!

There are multiple pages in the Silly Old Bear DSP collection that make instant backgrounds. I trimmed this one to fit my card front, die cut Eeyore out of another page of designs, and stamped a sentiment on a retired die cut that’s been sitting in my bits and pieces bin. (Do you have a bits and pieces bin on your craft desk? Quirky bits that need to find a home? This one finally did!)

The DSP truly does all the work for this card. A stamped sentiment and some adhesive is all I added – oh, and of course, the little bow on Eyesore’s tail. I confess that was a bit fiddly to tie, but I am persistent.

Shop the Silly Old Bear Suite in the Online Store.

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SWEET OLD FRIENDS: SILLY OLD BEAR DOUBLE FLIP CARD

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I can’t get enough of the Silly Old Bear Designer Series paper. The images are true to the originals, and they’re presented in shapes and designs that are easy to use. I chose one of the framed images to die cut for my focal point in this double flip card.

The card base is 4 ¼” x 9 ½” scored at 5 ½”, smaller flip is 8 ½” x 3 ¼” scored at 4 ¼”, and DSP is 1/4″ narrower than each panel. Add the layers to all the card panels, then adhere the smaller card to the inside of the larger one but facing the opposite direction.

Now all that’s left is to put a sentiment inside – or leave it blank for lots of writing space! Last I looked, Silly Old Bear DSP was available in the Online Store. Don’t wait for it!

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SILLY OLD BEAR AND THE WORLD OF POOH

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I grew up with Winnie the Pooh, the A.A.Milne version. The stories were gentle, the characters varied and relatable. When Stampin’ Up! announced the Silly Old Bear Suite, I knew I was going to dive in.

Deb Smeak runs a mystery stamping event on Facebook, and she offered this concept in February. I just discovered it, and I knew it would be perfect for the Silly Old Bear.

I created a second project because I wanted to put the book title on the spine. It turned out very “Winnie-the-Pooh”-like, a bit wobbly. I used an old alphabet set and I’ve sadly lost the name.

I changed the inside, too. Not sure which one I like best – let’s vote! Leave a comment as to which one you like best.

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FLOWERS FAIR WITH A GINGHAM DSP

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There’s a new release of Online Exclusives arriving in the store on July 1, and I’m really excited about the new Gingham Gallery DSP! It features all of the 2026-2028 In Colors, and I’ve think you’ll love it.

  • Stamps: Flowers Fair, Lovely Arrangements (sentiment, retired)
  • Color Palette: Basic White, Peaceful Pine, Hydrangea Hue, Golden Glow, Barely Blush, Hybrid Black
  • Accessories: Stamp Cut & Emboss Machine, Everyday Arches dies, 26-28 In Color Dots, Gingham Gallery DSP (coming July 1), 26-28 In Color Ribbon, Stampin’ Blends, Stampin’ Dimensionals

I am absolutely smitten with Flowers Fair and love experimenting with new color combinations. I have a stamped stack of images sitting on my craft desk for whenever I’m inspired!

Take a look at the Online Exclusives available July 1st – and don’t forget the new Product of the Month! It’s another stamp set, and the June set sold out quickly. Don’t miss this one.

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LAST CHANCE DEALS FOR CRAFT LOVERS: BIG SAVINGS!

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The latest LAST CHANCE update has some amazing deals – have you taken a look? Here, let me show you a few:

Handmade and Heartfelt is my favorite kit – I’ve purchased multiples – and it’s only $16. It makes a fantastic gift, too.

This bundle and DSP – Sunshine/Boho Vibes – is fun, colorful, and perfect for cheery cards. Buy the stamps ($9) and dies ($15) separately, not in the bundle, and save big bucks. The DSP is just $7.50!

Pro tip: Watch for Two Tone Card Stock Assortments to go to Last Chance. It’s a great way to build a small collection and try out this awesome product!

Finally, there are just too many In Color products to list, but go check out the full Last Chance list to see them. Ribbon, card stock, ink, Stampin’ Blends – this is your chance to stock up on this gorgeous palette before it retires and save a little cash while you’re at it!

Enjoy shopping, my Crafty Friends.

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ENHANCE YOUR CRAFTING WITH MOONLIT FLORA DSP

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Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper (aka DSP) is one of the most versatile design elements in my crafting bag o’ tricks. Our papers are smooth, two-sided, and beautifully designed to accent any project. The Moonlit Flora DSP is especially lush, and it really satisfies my tropical little heart.

I’ve added some shimmer to the fern die cut with our new Shimmer Brush. I got the idea after I’d adhered the fern to the card front, so the accent isn’t as precise as I’d like. In my house we call this Delayed Intelligence. Sigh.

All of the Fern & Flora images are beautiful, but I chose to use just the paper and the die cuts for this card. This layout is very simple – it uses 2 pieces of DSP and a strip of Secret Sea run through the Fern & Flora embossing folder. The hardest part is choosing which papers to feature!

Give this one a try with the Moonlit Flora DSP or any other paper you have in your stash. You’ll love the results!

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