Hello friends! The Double D challenge that begins today is right up my alley in that Diane is asking to see our designer paper. You all know about The Vast Hoard in my cabinet, right? Well, let's get started! First, the inspiration board:
And a prize for a random winner. The team votes on creative favorites. Not an easy task considering all the fabulous entries we have to choose from.
The designer paper I selected from The Vast Hoard is Whimsy Stamps gorgeous Floral Impressions. I don't know if it's still available. Mine was a gift maybe 2 or 3 years ago. I have used it before, but today it's really showing off. I've made three cards, each 4 1/2" x 6" with large die cut sentiments and coordinating cardstocks. The sentiments are Simon Says Stamp Thinking of You, and Impression Obsession With Sympathy.
Each card is fully lined in white. They are part of a gift set for a friend whose primary mode of correspondence is newsy letters, preferably written inside a pretty card. It's just something she loves to do, and I love to make them.
I made two additional cards with this paper, different prints, equally gorgeous, but sorry I didn't spare the time to photograph them. The days whoosh by too fast, don't they? These are representing just fine, I think.
My friend recently sent me one of her newsy letters in which she mentioned she needed more cards. I'll be happy to oblige.
Head over to Double D to see the team's inspiring cards, and then maybe you'll take a stroll through your designer paper and make something to share.
ETA: Per invitation I'm adding my card to the Word Power Challenge -- Always about focusing on the sentiment
Have a happy day!
Your cards are beautiful Leslie! Isn't it wonderful when the design paper does all the heavy lifting for us? What a lovely gift you've made for your letter writing friend. I just love that!!
ReplyDeleteThree beautifully done cards Leslie and the dsp prints you used are FABULOUS! And how wonderful that the dsp does all the work and you just have to add the sentiment! Definitely a great way to use up some of the vast hoard and keep a friend happy at the same time! Lovely, lovely cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. That paper is BEAUTIFUL and is a great background for the sentiments. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteWow, those designpapers don't need much more that the phrase: awesome cards!
ReplyDeleteLia xx
GLORIOUS! This little card is so beautiful, what a gorgeous set! Your Designer Papers are fantastic, I wish my gardens looked half as lovely! These are sooooooo beautiful, such a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous each of these are. Your friend is one lucky lady to be on the receiving end.
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie ... these are all just GORGEOUS! What a beautiful paper pack and you've made them shine with the beautiful big sentiments. Please feel free to enter them into our Word Power challenge! I'll be looking for that paper pack ... fingers crossed it still out there!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Leslie! Designer paper can be a time saver but no doubt in my mind these could’ve been colored by you! What a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteIt always amazing me how DSP can make a card so beautiful all by itself. All you need is some matching CS and a sentiment and you are good to go.
ReplyDeleteWhat very special papers these are. So beautiful. Your friend will be very pleased to receive these. When I saw the inspiration photo, I thought I could get my fabric out again, but then I saw designer paper which I stopped buying a long time ago because I never used it xx
ReplyDeleteLeslie, your 'hoard' is stocked with the most wonderous of patterns and florals galore! These die-cut sentiments are truly worthy and seem to be right at home among the prints!
ReplyDeleteAll three of your creations will be well loved - if she can ever part with them at all!
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What beautiful papers to show off these large sentiments, Leslie! Isn't it nice that your friends likes to send newsy letters in your beautiful cards. I think that's a lost art but always a lovely surprise when we get one.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, looking at your cards reminds me of strolling through a gallery at a museum. Simply lovely.
ReplyDeletewow, such beautiful DP, the sentiments are all you needed. gorgeous cards ♥
ReplyDeleteThose florals are impressive! Gorgeous patterned paper and all of the cards are simple and so elegant. I think I like the pink best of all. Such a sweet gesture to make this set for a friend.
ReplyDeleteWow, these papers are downright gorgeous and make the perfect fronts for those big sentiments!! How have I not seen these papers before and don't own them is beyond me, as you know I don't have many papers....haha, my Pinocchio nose just grew 3 inches for lying LOL!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful papers - beautiful cards! Nice job of using up some of your Vast Hoard! I also have quite a vast hoard and it's not getting any smaller, for sure.
ReplyDeleteWhoops, I was so excited to see your beautiful cards I forgot to say thanks for joining us at Word Power!!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous papers! The swirly fonts on all three sentiments just kick everything, that's already fabulous, up a notch or two. Pretty cards, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteOh my I so love how you were able to showcase the beautiful papers but have a great sentiment with them, Gorgeous! So nice of you to make these for your friend, and how the blessing goes on when she sends them!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I feel like I'm standing in a field of beautiful flowers. How did you do that? I so enjoy seeing your designs but this time I am swept away. Wonderful feeling. I am sure your friend is going to enjoy these.
ReplyDeleteWow you picked an amazing pack of paper for this great cards. They are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWell, my dear, you have taken the word patterned paper to a whole new level. That paper stands on its own, for sure. This is just gorgeous, a perfect design for a perfect design - no repetition intended. I LOVE this!!!
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