January 7, 2023

RIP AND FLIP POPPIES

I send my deepest apprerciation and kudos to Jessica Taylor for sharing the wonderful technique I used in this card.

Stampin' Up! is well-known for their exquisite Designer Series Papers. There are so many times that I really love BOTH sides of a single sheet of DSP. Therein lies a huge problem. Which do I choose for my project? Or should I even cut it up at all and rather hoard it in my ever-growiing stash?

Well, Jessica in her wisdom, has solved the problem somewhat. She shares a technique she has coined Rip and Flip, in which you can enjoy BOTH sides of the paper in a single project!


Even if you decide to add to your stash, you can get away with parting with only a small portion of a lovely piece. In using your DSP in this way, you will need a piece that measures a mere 4" x oh, maybe 5 3/8". Then stick the rest of the sheet away.


A closeup of the meshing of the two sides of a piece of beautiful Designer Series Paper.


Even though it's a really easy technique to try, here is a tutorial on how to accomplish this look.

SUPPLIES:
White cardstock
Poppy Designer Series Paper

Die Cutting/Embossing Machine
Happy Birthday die
Basic Pearls (to dot the "i")

Yes! That's ALL you need to make this easy card!

DIRECTIONS:
This is honestly the EASIEST card you will ever make, but still looks like a million bucks!

Fold a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" piece of white cardstock in half, creasing it well with a bone folder.

Cut a piece of gorgeous Designer Series Paper that looks good and coordinates well on BOTH sides. This piece should measure 4" x 5 3/8".

Holding this piece of DSP, tear off a section -- being sure to tear TOWARDS you. I tore off about an inch and a quarter. The reason you tear towards you is so you get that wonderful white torn edge.

Now, flip the torn-off piece over and add these two pieces to the card base, overlapping them a bit and keeping the white torn edge showing..

From white cardstock, die cut a small greeting. Add this to the smaller torn portion.


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Joint undertakings stand a better chance 
when they benefit both sides.
- Eurpides -


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Both
Sides
Smiles.











12 comments:

  1. What a nice effect!
    Thank you for sharing your talent at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/01/sunflower-seed-bread.html

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  2. Oh my gosh; that is so easy! I often have a hard time picking which side to use... and do tend to hoard my DSP a lot.

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    1. Welcome to my club, Joanne! I love this technique!

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  3. That turned out to be a beautiful, unique card. - Margy

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  4. Thank you for sharing the process on this beautiful card.

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  5. Pretty card! I was recently reading that Pantone's Color of the Year for 2023 is magenta -- these poppies appear to have the bold magenta tones in them. Thank you for sharing this post in the Talent-Sharing Tuesdays Link-Up 48.
    Carol
    www.scribblingboomer.com

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    1. Thanks, Carol! Yes, the pop of magenta makes the colors more refreshing.

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