DSP Share: Project #33

This was a quick birthday card for my nephew turning 4. I used the brown DSP for the background and then cut the #4 from the colored DSP. #4 is attached with a pop dot.

DSP: Playdate

DSP Share: Project #32

DSP: Wicked Fun

I made the shadow of the tree on the DSP work for the owl punch. :) The sentiment is punched out of the DSP too. And there's the new thin taffeta.

DSP Share: Project #31

DSP: Island Oasis

Sore throat, fluid on ears, coughing kids...not feeling chatty. But have a great holiday weekend!

DSP Share: Project #30

DSP: Jolly Holiday

As promised, here is the other kitchen decoration I made using this DSP. I saw this idea here.

Since our DSP is just 6x6 and this was a 7" piece of glass, I used cardstock up at the top for the title. I have this sitting by my stove, and it is motivating me to plan our menus each week. I got the frame at HL 50% off this week. I loves it.

The title is stamped with Schoolbook alpha. Crooked, I know. But doesn't that just scream "I made this, people!"? ;)

DSP Share: Project #29

Update: Thanks for all the great feedback on this via email and comments. I think I could make up kits for this if anyone is interested. Email or comment if you would like me to work up a supply cost. It could be mailed long distance if needed. And I could customize with any current SU DSP! :)

DSP: Jolly Holiday

Oh my goodness, I am completely giddy! I have turned all Martha Stewart in the past couple days. Projects running through my head like crazy. Actually getting out supplies and CREATING. I can't wait to show you all the home decor I'm tackling. It's something about finally having your dresser and your son's bed moved into the new house that really starts the decor bug I guess!

ANYWAYS! I realized while perusing all these gorgeous home decor blogs that my dry erase boards on the frig, while semi-organized, were actually a ghastly sight....especially since we opened up the livingroom and kitchen and the frig is seen all over the main floor!

So I've been thinking all day on how to cutsify my many lists and my calendar...and our chore chart (to be shown later). During dinner the ideas were coming together for something cute but PRACTICAL (because that's me). After dinner I started creating.

First I pulled the SU chalk decor elements off of my stamp room wall. I never used it like I thought I would in there. YES, I pulled it off carefully and put it back up in a different place, the side of the frig. SU says these are not re-usable and I would not guarantee that they are. But I've been lucky a couple times!

I wanted the front of my frig to be clean so I put the vinyl chalk on the side facing all the cooking action. Then I cut Jolly Holiday DSP into 4x4 pieces for backgrounds for each of my lists. I think my lists may change so they are written in chalk, easily erasable. I used quite a few strong round magnets to make the button magnets. Has this been done before? The large buttons from SU's designer buttons fit the magnets perfectly. I adhered with a glue gun. Finally, I cut 3.5 square pieces of notebook paper to make my lists. And I wrote them in black so they would poop and look good.

THEN I needed a place to store my notebook sheets and my black marker. First I decorated a small plastic box but it turned out a bit too big popping off the frig. Then I cut it in half with my rubber scissors...that turned into a disaster. Finally I decided to make my own paper/pen holder by making a box with white cardboard from the DSP packs. I then embellished with more of the Holiday DSP lying on my table. I made those really cute scallop circle flowers next. My scraps made three flowers, and I glued more magnets onto them. Oh, the center of the flowers are vintage brads...oh my, have I gone vintage???

I am happy to report that Jolly Holiday is now completely used up. It's red and green colors actually match my kitchen colors so that worked out great. If you want to try this, find the DSP packs that match your home! With so many options, you are sure to find something that works!

I hope you love this idea as much as I do. :) It was a Jamie original, and I love it when that happens! Next I will show you my matching menu project!

DSP Share: Project #28

DSP: Sunny Garden

These were the last of my Sunny Garden run. Sometimes the DSP just speaks for itself, doesn't it!

DSP Share: Project #27

DSP: Sunny Garden

Another card made during my thank-you note session. This time I had the idea to make the card base square along with the DSP. I think I like it that way best!

DSP Share: Project #26

DSP: Sunny Garden

This is a card I made after I did Graham's birthday thank-you's. I had cut all the Sunny Garden pieces into 6x6 and after I had enough thank-you's, I made some other cards to have on hand.

Since this card was white on white, I popped the DSP sheet up with pop-dots to set it apart from the card base a bit. Then I just stamped the sentiment straight onto the DSP. Easy peasy! Sometimes plain white cards are fantastic.

DSP Share: Project #25

DSP: Sunny Garden

Since I used this DSP to make Graham's birthday banner, I decided to use this DSP again for his birthday thank-you's. The square AND oval pieces are cut from the DSP. The oval is punched with the Wide Oval Punch. "Thank You" is punched out with the Modern Label. The stamp comes from the Thank You Kindly set.

Notice there are some variances to the cards, but they all have the general theme going on. I love that! This is what shares are good for. A sampling of everything is fun to play with, mixing things up, trying it all out!

I had a few pieces of this paper left from the share so next I will show you how I "finished it off".

I don't know about you but my July Paper Share is pretty low now. And I'm excited about it! BECAUSE...September's Share is going to be the rest of the 8 DSP's in the Idea Book & Catalog along with the 4 DSP's in the new Holiday Mini. It will be a total of 72 6x6" sheets instead of the 60 we had last time...I wasn't expecting 4 papers in the mini!

Those who pay for their September Paper Share before September 5th will pay $15, which is BELOW my cost! After Sept 5th, the shares will be $17. Let me know if you want to sign on!

DSP Share: Project #24

DSP: Island Oasis

How about a little sticky note clip board?

I bought chipboard coasters at Michael's in the dollar section. They are size 4x4. Then I cut a sheet of DSP down to 4x4. I adhered it to the decorative side of the coaster with very sticky tape, all over, especially on the edges. Then I sanded the edges with my SU sanding block.

Cover a black binder clip with matching DSP. Add some ribbon and sticky notes! The yellow notes match the DSP well.

I got this idea over at ChicknScratch.

And if you love this project, Club Ladies, make sure you come to the Kick-Off Party on Saturday!

DSP Share: Project #23

DSP: Island Oasis

I used one of the 6x6" sheets to make this adorable pinwheel. It doesn't really spin, it's just decorative. But there is a way to make spinning ones too. I used a wooden skewer and a clear rhinestone brad to finish this off.

If you have a bunch of DSP still lying around, go make some pinwheel bouquets! They are a great alternative to flower bouquets and would be adored by just about anyone. Think teachers, patients, birthdays!

DSP Share: Project #22

Ok, I didn't really intend for this to be a DSP Share Project. The umbrella strips are 12" so those don't really count (our share papers were 6x6"). But hey, my punched out striped circles count, right?! See what lovely accents DSP can make when punched out. You can do any shapes really, and SU certainly has many punches to choose from! You can even layer punched images, but I just kept it simple here. One layer circles, colorful stripes, done!

This was the second layout for our July Scrap Club. And the pictures are from Graham's third birthday. The DSP? Island Oasis!

DSP Share: Project #21

DSP: Elegant Soiree

I need to do more with these papers soon. But I am loving this card for sure! Again, vintage brads, crochet ribbon...who would have thunk it?! I did copy the catty for this layout and design. Can you find it? Let me know the catty page number in a comment! The person with the first correct answer wins DSP!

DSP Share: Project #20

DSP: Wicked Fun

Cool, we are up to TWENTY projects with our recent DSP Share. It sure feels good to use up the stash...because more is uh-comin'! (Psst, our September share is more DSP!)

I like this more cutesy Halloween-ish card. The owls are from Fox and Friends.

Can you find the layout inspiration in the catalog? Be the first to leave a comment with the page number and you win! I will send out some DSP to the winner.

DSP Share: Project #19

DSP: Island Oasis

This is the same layout as yesterday's card. Again, I used flowers from the DSP for the focal point. Just cut them out of your DSP and layer them! Pretty dang cool, huh!?

DSP Share: Project #18

DSP: Woodland Walk

Wow, I love this card! Did you guess that the flowers were actually cut out from the DSP too? I cut out three flowers and layered them.

This is accessorized with the new crochet ribbon and vintage brads...which I did not think were my style. But they must be now because I really like using them!

I used the same layout on this card too.

DSP Share: Project #17

DSP: Wicked Fun

As I said before, I'm not real into spooky Halloween. So to use up these papers, the best images I had on hand were owls...boy do I have owls. This owl comes from the cute set, Forest Friends. I like cutesy owls but with some rhinestone eyes, you can really pull off some spooky owls. :)

Anyone want some free DSP mailed to them? Just find the card layout I copied from the catalog and be the first to leave a comment with the correct page number!

DSP Share: Project #16

DSP: Presto Patterns

This checkered diamond pattern is one of the less elegant patterns in the pack. So I went with a simple die-cut flower to match the style. It's the Cherry Blossom Embosslit.

To bring out the embossed pattern, I sponged pink ink all over to create the background. Then I splattered burgundy ink from my marker with the spritzing tool. The embossed burgundy cardstock uses an embossing folder.

Then I topped off the card with a designer button and white ribbon.

Have a great week!

DSP Share: Project #15

DSP: Playdate

Ok, I have a little contest for you! I sat down (ok, stood up) last night and made a bunch more samples using papers from our recent DSP Share. To really knock out a lot at once, I opened the SU Idea Book and Catalog so I could just start copying samples from the book. I have so many great samples marked, why not get to it!

So here's the contest. It's your job to find which card I copied! I am going to do this a few times with cards that are pretty close to the originals from the catty. Mostly I am copying layouts and changing up images and DSP's.

The first person to leave a comment with the catalog page number that I copied from will receive a little sample of DSP in the mail! So get searching! ;)

The sample in the catalog did this little trick with the ribbon, wrapping a sliver of DSP on top of it. With the Tabletop Cutter, it is easy to cleanly cut little slivers of paper like this. This was a fun technique that adds a little extra pop.

Another hint on the inspiration card is that it used a similar color combination. I just moved the colors around and used different shades in some cases.

DSP Share: Project #14

DSP: Wicked Fun

Here's my other Halloween treat idea using one of the 6x6" sheets from our DSP Share. This is probably one of my most favorite 3D treat holders ever. I even remembered how to do it from memory. It is SO EASY, uses 6x6 paper, and doesn't even require adhesive! Have I told you I'm a pretty low-maintenance stamper???

These little pouches hold mini candy bars just perfectly...or even the little individual packs of Skittles and whatnot.

The tutorial is here on SCS. I guess it's called the diaper fold pouch. Well, that makes sense.

I love this one ladies, I love it! I could have used all my Halloween DSP to make these up for nephews and nieces' Halloween treats. But I had to make some cards to inspire you too. Those are coming up soon!

If you would like your own DSP Sampler, I am still offering them. See top right of the blog for details. They won't be available much longer as we will move onto a new share in September. Don't miss out!