I have been going through scrapbooking magazines lately. I feel I need to really look at layouts before I can actually DO a scrapbook. While I was paging through an old Creating Keepsakes one I have, I saw a layout with strips of CS that were sewn on in a rainbow scheme. LOVED IT !! It was a little too girly for anything I could use, so I decided to take that inspiration and make a card.
This is a P-E-R-F-E-C-T way to use up scrap DSP, and it also makes such a cheerful card for birthdays, get well wishes, congratulations, anything! As you can tell, not one of the patterns in the same, or even following a theme, I just went by color and it totally worked.
If you don't have much for DSP, right now Stampin' Up! has a HUGE sale on - by 3 packs and get the 4th one FREE !! More information here (Canadians Only, sorry). The sentiment is from the newest set, Petite Pairs (122497 clear) and it is actually two different stamps that I put together.
The base color is pacific point and I think it adds to the bright colorful feel. I tried black, but it took away from what I was going for. I totally feel happier looking at this card, and I hope you do too. Tootles, have fun and happy stamping!!
I have done the same thing with scraps and then run it thru the Big Shot and emboss it with the textile folder for an added look.
Posted by: Diane Yeager | November 06, 2012 at 02:22 PM
Pretty effective material, much thanks for your article. A great deal of effective info for me!
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Posted by: Elwyn6 | June 03, 2012 at 05:27 PM
The stripd were 1 inch
Posted by: Julie Buhler | August 19, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Very cheerful card, what size strips did you cut?
Posted by: Linda Woodward | August 19, 2011 at 07:56 AM
I am not a scrapbooker either.. but I did a really nice one for my dad (still not finished yet) but got quite a few pages done. I opted for the 8 X 8 rather than 12 X 12 because the size seemed more manageable. I collected all the papers and coordinated it all, then just added bits to it as I was going - embellishments and stuff... you'll do it!
Posted by: Debra | August 17, 2011 at 06:59 PM
cute card, great idea for those scraps!
Posted by: conniecrafter | August 17, 2011 at 09:47 AM
Gotta try your idea, heavens know I have a lot of paper scraps. Thanks for inspiring me.
Posted by: Judy | August 17, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Great card,great way to use scraps!TFS!
Posted by: Diane L | August 17, 2011 at 08:02 AM
I love how you use 2 decorative label punches as the mat behind the sentiment! Great idea!
Posted by: emilyb | August 17, 2011 at 07:38 AM
Wonderful way to use those scraps! TFS.
Posted by: Susan Carlson | August 17, 2011 at 07:04 AM
Clean, simple, and very upbeat. I love this idea and your card! TFS Hugs!!
Posted by: Becky Jo | August 17, 2011 at 06:39 AM
This is beautiful Julie! Thanks so much for sharing. It is good to see you creating again.
Posted by: Pam H | August 17, 2011 at 06:24 AM
This is great and looks so fresh and clean with the bright colors.
Posted by: chrisd | August 17, 2011 at 05:43 AM
LOVE this card, Julie. What a great eye you have for colors that work together! TFS.
Posted by: NancyS | August 17, 2011 at 03:05 AM
Hi Julie,
That is a very happy card!!! LOVE the colors! Great job!
:-)
Linda
Posted by: Linda L | August 17, 2011 at 02:31 AM
Very nice card. The colors and patterns go so well together.
Posted by: Sheila Bennett | August 16, 2011 at 11:49 PM