One of my favorite ways to make cards is to use Designer Series Paper as the focal point, and just add a stamped greeting. This keeps the supplies needed small, and you can make these cards quite quickly. Today I am sharing an easy card layout that is perfect to use with any papers that you already have. But, I think you might just fall in love with the Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper that I am using!
Oh my goodness….. this paper is amazing. The designer actually hand painted on large canvases and then they photographed the paintings to create the paper. It truly looks hand painted and makes beautiful cards. Simply grab your favorite greeting stamp set and add whatever sentiment you want.
You are going to love this easy card layout. And – we are using a complete 6″ x 6″ piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) to ensure that everything coordinates. I will show you how to cut it so that you have your large focal piece on the front, and then pieces left for both the inside of the card and the envelope.
Easy Card Layout Video Tutorial
Are you ready to create? Here is my short video that will show you how to cut the Designer Series Paper to maximize it to have enough for the card front, inside and envelope, with very little waste.
The products used in this video were available for purchase at the time of filming (the list is below.) If something does not show in the list, it is either retired or no longer available.
With just a few supplies, you can create this fun easy card layout. All you need is a 6″ x 6″ piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP), a greeting stamp set, and some coordinating card stock. I also added some ribbon for an extra special touch.
All The Details…..
You are going to start by cutting a 6″ x 6″ piece of Designer Series Paper to have enough for the focal point on the front of the card, a small piece for the inside, and enough left for the envelope flap.
Make sure to watch the video to see how to cut it.
MEASUREMENTS:
- Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
- Front Designer Series Paper: 3 3/4″ x 5″
- Coordinating colored layer: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″
- Inside Basic White: 3 3/4″ x 5″
- Coordinating colored layer: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″
- DSP inside: 1″ x 3 3/4″
Want to make these cards? This Designer Series Paper is an absolute MUST HAVE! It is so pretty and can be used with any greetings. It’s available in the Stampin’ Up! January-April Mini Catalog. Click the button below to see the complete list of all the products I used and then, if you’d like to order any of them – simple add to your cart!
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I love these cards! Quick and easy but stunning as well! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! This DSP is absolutely stunning!
Oh my gosh! I agree, these r beautiful! U do such an awesome jibe with your creativity & presentation! Thank y so much for sharing!
Thank you, Earlene!
Great way to use a full sheet of 6 X 6 DSP! Thank you for sharing your samples!
Yes it is! No scraps lying around is always a bonus.
Wow what a great way to create beautiful cards! I love it when you give the measurements!!
Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome!
Amazing! Only you make quick and easy cards look so beautiful! I’m meeting a friend next week for coffee & a chitchat…….guess what I’m going to give her, LOL! Thanks again for the terrific inspiration & as always no wasted time on your video, just great card making.
Thank you, Caroline! And it’s easy to make a card beautiful when the DSP is so stunning!! I’m certain you’re friend will love to receive a card like this.
what a wonderful way to use the designer paper. I can see many dsp I can use.
Thanks
Yes! Best thing about a simple layout like this, you can use it with any paper you have!
I love this paper Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper. I think I got two packs .
Great ideas for cards plus envelopes. .
Becky vincent
Hope you give this design a try! The Fancy Flora DSP is so beautiful I think it needs to be showcased instead of cut apart!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these cards! Thank you for the excellent videos you do.
Aww, thanks Robin! I appreciate your support.
Absolutely lovely! Love ’em all!
Thank you Gerre, hope you give them a try yourself!
Very nice but simple cards. Beautiful. Thanks
You’re welcome! Hope you give making these cards a try!
Simple elegance! Love these cards and made up a batch to try the different papers. I don’t seem to have an email for you – I’d send you a photo of my take on these.
Rachel
Love hearing you gave these cards a try! Best thing about a simple design like this you can use any paper you have lying around!
I so enjoy your enthusiastic videos. I love it when you and Dave do cards together. I’ve done 7 volumes of your tutorials on card folds. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the support Janer! I love hearing when people actually make up their own cards!
Love the cards with the DSP.
Elaine
Glad you like them!
I had to make several sympathy cards and used this pattern. It was great! On the second batch, I made the contrast paper under the DSP a little bit bigger, both on the outside and inside. Thanks for this pattern!
You’re so welcome, glad you were able to enjoy this layout!!