Oh my, I did not enjoy this template. Fortunately, using the Designer Series Paper (DSP) from Stampin’ Up! helped make this card quick, easy and stunning! Abstract is not my style, I’m to OCD for it! I like clean cut cards so this was definitely a challenge for me!
Measurements:
- 4-1/4″ x 11″ – card base
- 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ – top DSP
- 3″ x 4-1/4″ – middle DSP
- 1″ x 4-1/4″ – bottom DSP
- 1-1/4″ x 2-1/4″ – greeting
Instructions:
I started by adhering the 3″ x 4-1/4 (the middle panel) to the bottom of the card base. Then I tore the bottom piece of DSP from the top left towards the right side. I adhered this directly over the first piece of DSP. I tore the top piece of DSP at the bottom from right to left. It’s important to tear in the correct direction so you get the “white” or center of the DSP showing.
Once the front pieces of DSP were adhered, I stamped the “tag” with my greeting and adhered to the top right of the card. On the 2nd & 3rd cards, I used Dimensionals and like that look much better. I also flagged the greeting on the 3rd card, just a variation of the template. For the first card, I used Pretty Peacock Ink. For the 2nd card, I used Garden Green Ink
For the 3rd card, I cut the card base at 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ and turned the card in a landscape direction. Since I used a “colored” card base, I didn’t use a 2nd piece of DSP which now, I think would have looked better. I did use the back of the DSP for the top of the greeting and the inside of the card. I stamped the greeting in Peach Pie Ink.
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This template was definitely a challenge for me; are you up for a challenge? Are you willing to try this template? If so, I’d love to see what you come up with!
If I can help you with any of your Stampin’ Up! needs, please let me know. I’d love to help you find your creative spirit!
