Last week, we had out October Team gathering. I created the projects for us, but I always love to share what my stamping friends are doing in their craft room. Barbara created several cards using the Trusted Toolbox Designer Series Paper. She shows that you don’t need much more than a fun DSP pack to create beautiful cards. Trusted Toolbox is in the current Clearance Rack for as long as supplies last.

The card above has a simple mat layer to highlight the top card layer. Barbara cut a wide strip of patterned paper, added cardstock borders to the top and bottom, and attached the layer to the card front over a top and bottom strip of coordinating patterned paper. She used just a few elements. I love the simplicity of this card, not to mention Lost Lagoon!

Sit back and enjoy the inspiration. Think about what patterned paper you have that would work with some of these card front design layouts. Maybe yuo can create a set of handmade cards for gifting!

The card above has an embossed card front background layer. Barbara added a patterned paper side layer to the right card front. The elements were cut directly from the Designer Series Paper. A sentiment wasn’t added to this card, Barbara usually makes the cards and adds a sentiment when she needs it.

What a perfect masculine birthday card.

Another simple card front layout. The Smoky Slate card base is a neutral anchor for the Lost Lagoon and Crushed Curry color palette. I love the pop of Poppy Parade right in the center of the card design.

Aolthough this card is a quick and easy design, the Crushed Curry mat layer really shows off the Pecan Pie embossed layer. This is a fun card, for sure.

The focal point element cluster on this card makes me smile. A cluster of tucked tools behind the anchor of a saw blade is so fun! Here’s some inspiration for a few background layers, a circle tucked under a sentiment strip, and some flowers or Christmas holly! I think I’m going to CASE this one.

Thank you so much, Barbara, for inspiring us with your creativity.

I hope you enjoyed this little parade of card designs. So, find that perfect patterned paper, cut a few layers, add element clusters, and create your unique “parade of cards”.

Till next time…

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  • You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them except for adhesives. You will receive Dimensionals, if used.
  • The Kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
  • I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own, or you can purchase the Sentimental Wishes Stamp Set. It’s on page 29 in the September-December, 2024 Mini Catalog.
  • You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together with me.
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  • This card kit will be available through October 31st, 2024.
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