CREATING WITH CUT APARTS (6-24-2026)

Today’s card features the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper.  When I got this DSP I was a little stumped as to how I would use the two sheets of cut apart pieces in different sizes.  I have used these many times when scrapbooking but I wanted to see how I could use them for card making.  So I did what I often do when I am looking for inspiration and I searched this paper on Pinterest to see what my fellow demonstrators were doing with it.  I happened across a card created by Pam Nichols that was my inspiration for this card.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Gray Granite cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I cut a layer of Misty Moonlight that measured 4 1/8 x 5 3/8” as I wanted small margins on these layers.  Next, I cut a piece of the Waterside Retreat DSP that looks like wood paneling to 4 x 5 ¼” and added that.  I cut a piece of the DSP that looks like waves to 2 x 5 ¼” and mounted that onto a piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock that measured 2 1/8 x 5 3/8”.  Then I added that to the left side of the card about ¼” from the side. 

I selected the two cut apart pieces I was going to use and mounted them.  The first was mounted on a piece of Misty Moonlight that measured 2 1/8 x 3 1/8” that was then mounted onto a piece of Gray Granite that measured 2 ¼ x 3 ¼”.  The second was mounted on a piece of Misty Moonlight that measured 2 3/8 x 3” that was then mounted onto a piece of Gray Granite that measured 2 ½ x 3 1/8”.  I added the top cut apart to the left top of the card (I added Dimensionals on the right side and adhered the left side to the wave layer I had already placed there).  I added the second cut apart to the card using Dimensionals and overlapping the top one just a bit.  I stamped my sentiment “Happy Birthday” from the Banner Sayings Bundle onto a scrap of Grey Granite cardstock using Misty Moonlight Ink and punched it out with the coordinating punch.  I punched a second flag out of a scrap of Misty Moonlight cardstock and adhered it to the back of the sentiment.  I attached this to the card with Mini Dimensionals.  To finish off the card I added three of the Pearls of Beauty.

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Banner Sayings Bundle (English) [167051]	Waterside Retreat 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167920]	Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118]
Pearls Of Beauty [167098]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

DELICATE DREAMS THINKING OF YOU

Today’s card features the Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper.  As sometimes happens with me I fell in love with this paper but was not as wowed by the other products in the suite.  I have finally realized I can buy one part of a suite and mix it with other products I have from other suites.  So that is what I did and I am loving it.  I decided to mix it with an embossing folder that is on sale as a last chance item along with a new stamp set and here is what I came up with…

The card base is Crumb Cake cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I cut a layer of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and embossed it with the Beautiful Patterns Embossing Folder which is on sale as a last chance item right now.  You can use any embossing folder you have and love.  Next, I cut three pieces of the Delicate Dreams Specialty DSP to 1 x 3 5/8” and mounted those onto pieces of Secret Sea cardstock that measured 1 1/8 x 3 ¾”.  I added these to the center of my card leaving about 5/8” on the top and bottom of the white layer and about 1/8” between each of them.  I then stamped my sentiment “Thinking of You” from the Phrases & Frames stamp set onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Secret Sea Ink.  I die cut that using one of the stitched circles from the Stylish Shapes Dies.  I could have used the next larger circle to mount that on but I liked the look I got using one of the circles from the Spotlight on Nature Dies, so I used it to die cut the larger circle out of a scrap of Secret Sea cardstock.

To finish off the card I added a bow made out of Secret Sea Bordered Open Weave Ribbon behind the sentiment and popped the whole thing up with Dimensionals.  I added three of the Dewdrop Embellishments also.  For the inside I cut Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and added a ¾ x 4” piece of the DSP to the bottom of it.  

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at:  

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Product List

Delicate Dreams 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [167498]	Phrases & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167581]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165624]
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285]	Beautiful Pattern 3 D Embossing Folder [167097]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Spotlight On Nature Dies [163580]	Secret Sea 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Open Weave Ribbon [166932]
Dewdrops Embellishments [167748]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

HERE FOR YOU

Today’s card features the Beautiful Gallery 6 x 6” Designer Series Paper and the Banner Sayings Bundle.  I also used the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set and the Relaxing Waterside Stamp Set for the inside of my card and my envelope.  I wanted to make a cute fun fold so here is what I came up with…

The card base is Pecan Pie cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”, cut up at 1 ½” to the score line on the left side.  I cut my DSP to 3 ¾ x 4” and 1 ¼ x 4” (for this one I used the back side of the DSP).  I adhered the 1 ¼ x 4” piece to the left flap and then adhere the flap to the back of the inside of the card.  I adhered the 3 ¾ x 4” piece of DSP to the right side of the card.  I stamped the sentiment “I am here for you” from the Banner Sayings Bundle onto a scrap of Pecan Pie cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and then punched it out using the coordinating Three Banner Punch.  I adhered just the right side of it to the card leaving the left free to move as the card is opened.  I added three brown gems to the front (these are retired but there are lots of gems to pick from plus you probably have a bunch in your stash like I do). 

For the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Basic Beige cardstock to 3 ¾ x 4”.  I stamped the sentiment “Sending Prayers and Heartfelt Sympathy to You and Your Family” from the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set (I really like this one for the inside of a sympathy card) using Garden Green Ink.  I used the little sea grass stamp from the Relaxing Waterside Stamp Set to stamp the bottom corner.  I stamped it once first generation and then twice more second generation.  I stamped the same sea grass on the envelope. 

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Beautiful Gallery 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165196]	Banner Sayings Bundle (English) [167051]	Relaxing Waterside Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167922]	Phrases & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167581]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089]

TODAY IS YOUR DAY

Today’s card features the Relaxing Waterside Bundle, the Sunset Coast Stamps and the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper.  I sometimes stuggle (and often hear others say the same) with masculine cards so I was really happy with this DSP as I believe it has a nice masculine feel.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Old Olive cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I used a Sponge Dauber and Old Olive Ink and just distressed the front edges of the card base.  I stamped two of the seagulls from the bundle and one of the sea grass images onto the card, I stamped the birds in the top right one first generation and one second generation and the sea grass on the bottom right all with Old Olive Ink. 

Next, I added a piece of the plaid DSP to the left side of the card it measured 2 x 5 ¼”.  I cut two squares of Old Olive cardstock to 2 x 2” and added squares of the board finished DSP that measured 1 ¾ x 1 ¾” to them.  I attached them by placing the top corner of the first one at the very top of the card base and following it down evenly with the plaid DSP, I then attached the second one the same way placing the bottom corner at the very bottom of the card base. 

Now it is time to create my focal point.  I cut a piece of Basic Beige cardstock to 2 ¾ x 2 ¾”.  I masked off the top leaving about ¾” showing on the bottom and using a Blending Brush and Pecan Pie Ink I created sand.  Then I moved my mask to cover up the sand and using a Blending Brush I added Balmy Blue Ink to the remaining piece.  With that finished I used the water stamp from the Sunset Coast Stamp Set and Azure Afternoon Ink and I stamped my water.  I then used the clouds from that same set and using Balmy Blue Ink I stamped off once and then added the clouds to my scene.  I finished the scene by adding some of the sea grass from the Relaxing Waterside bundle stamped in Old Olive Ink.  With everything stamped I added this layer to a piece of Mossy Meadow cardstock that measured 2 7/8 x 2 7/8” and centered that over the other two squares right in the center of the card, popping it up on Dimensionals.

I used the dies from the Relaxing Waterside Bundle and die cut the Adirondack chair from Pecan Pie cardstock.  I added some texture by using a Sponge Dauber to sponge on some Pecan Pie Ink.  I adhered that to the center of my focal point.  I stamped “Today is your Day” onto a scrap of Crumb Cake cardstock with Pecan Pie Ink and punched it out using one of the flags from the Three Banner Punch.  I adhered that to the bottom right of my focal point.  For my final addition I die cut one of the cattails from the bundle out of Basic White cardstock and colored it using the Old Olive and Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends. 

For the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and stamped the sentiment “HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY” and the sea grass from the bundle onto it using Old Olive Ink. 

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Relaxing Waterside Bundle (English) [167928]	Sunset Coast Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167775]	Three Banner Punch [167050]	Waterside Retreat 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167920]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665]	Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161663]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]
Sponge Daubers [133773]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]