Do you sometimes need a quick and easy handmade card? This week I shared a simple DSP card with More Messages sentiments in my Facebook and YouTube Live, and it’s a design you’ll want to try for yourself.
Why I Love the More Messages Stamp Set
The More Messages stamp set is a great one—it’s a large stamp filled with a whole range of greetings. You stamp once, then cut them all out in one go with the coordinating die. In minutes, you have a whole stash of ready-to-go sentiments for different occasions. Perfect for when you need a last-minute card or if you enjoy building up a collection of greetings to keep on hand.
You can stamp them in ink, emboss them for extra shine, or even try them in different colours to match your card. It’s a real time saver!
Creating a Simple Card with DSP and Embossed Cardstock
For this project, I paired the Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper (DSP) with a piece of coordinating cardstock. I created two slightly different designs, each with a coloured cardstock panel on the left that I embossed.
In the first version, I used Two-Tone cardstock and gently sanded the raised image so that the white core of the cardstock showed through. This gave a lovely textured look.
In the second version, I left the embossed cardstock as it was for a slightly more subtle background.
The Timid Tiger cards were my prepared samples, which you can see here in the photos above. During the live session, I switched things up by using a different sheet of DSP and adding Strawberry Slush cardstock instead. It’s amazing how a change in colour and paper gives a whole new feel to the design.
Two Tone Strawberry Slush Cardstock:
Strawberry Slush Cardstock:
Watch the Video for Full Inspiration
In my live video, I shared how to stamp and cut the sentiments all at once, plus how to combine DSP with ribbon and embossing for a clean, stylish card. If you missed it, you can catch the replay to see the process in action and get ideas for your own simple DSP cardmaking.
Want to Try More Ideas?
If you’d like to see another way to use Designer Series Paper, check out this blog post showing another way to use the patterned paper.
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Which one do you prefer—the bold look of Timid Tiger with its rich orange tones, or the fresh and vibrant Strawberry Slush version from the live? I’d love to hear your thoughts, so let me know in the comments which simple DSP card with More Messages sentiments is your favourite.