I've been a whirlwind of crafting lately. And I've been trying to use a ton of my retired SU DSP (so I can buy the new stuff of course!). The other day, I pulled out what remained of the Eastern Elegance DSP pack and went to town. In total, I made 20 cards out of the leftovers. It was very pretty paper, but it's time to move on...
Card #1
Card Inspiration from Stamp and Stretch
My version -- I chose to recreate the sample card but using my own supplies. I chose to do one card with the Crushed Curry, Smoky Slate, Basic Black, and Whisper White color scheme. For the other I added in the Coastal Cabana color. The cutting is a bit wonky on the right card (ugh!), but overall I like the look.
- Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
- Inks: Coastal Cabana; Basic Gray
- Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Coastal Cabana; Crushed Curry; Basic Black; Whisper White
- Accessories: Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
- Tools:
Card #2
Card Inspiration from Too Cool Stamping
My version -- I loved the idea of circles embossed with the DSP. I decided to go with a different folder than the example but kept the rest of the design very similar.
- Stamps: A Round Array
- Inks: Coastal Cabana
- Cardstock: Crushed Curry; Smoky Slate; Whisper White; Eastern Elegance DSP (retired)
- Accessories: Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
- Tools: Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder (retired); 2" Circle Punch; 1 3/8" Circle Punch; 1 1/4" Circle Punch; 1" Circle Punch; 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch
Card #3
Card Inspiration from Northwest Stamper
My version -- I CASEd this card from upline' upline. I loved the simple look of this card, but did not have the coordinating ribbon. I instead went with a strip of DSP.
- Stamps: Perfect Pennants
- Inks: Basic Gray
- Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Smoky Slate; Whisper White
- Accessories: Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
- Tools: Sponges
Card #4
Card Inspiration from Inkspired Treasures
My version -- This card is just gorgeous. I had to copy it exactly. I love the "frilly" design.
- Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
- Inks: Coastal Cabana; Basic Gray
- Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Coastal Cabana; Crushed Curry; Whisper White
- Accessories: Silver pearls; Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
- Tools: Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder (retired); Elegant Butterfly Punch
Card #5
Card Inspiration from Coffee and Cardstock on Etsy
My version -- Another very adorable fancy design. While I think the Coastal Cabana card works better, I like the other card's proportions more.
- Stamps: Express Yourself (retired); Mixed Bunch
- Inks: Basic Gray; Summer Starfruit (retired); Coastal Cabana
- Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Crushed Curry; Smoky Slate; Whisper White
- Accessories: Large Pearls
- Tools: Blossom Punch; Corner Rounder
Card #6
The last few cards are my attempt to use all my scraps of Eastern Elegance DSP.
- Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
- Inks: Whisper White
- Cardstock: Basic Black; Crushed Curry; Eastern Elegance DSP (retired)
- Accessories:
- Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner ends)
Card #7
- Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
- Inks: Whisper White; Basic Gray
- Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP; Crushed Curry; Basic Black; Whisper White
- Accessories:
- Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner ends)
Card #8
- Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
- Inks: Basic Gray
- Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Smoky Slate; Whisper White
- Accessories: Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
- Tools:
Card #9
- Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
- Inks: Coastal Cabana
- Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Smoky Slate; Whisper White
- Accessories:
- Tools: 1" Circle Punch; 1 1/4" Circle Punch; 1 3/8" Circle Punch; Hexagon Punch (banner ends)
Card #10
- Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
- Inks: Coastal Cabana
- Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Smoky Slate; Whisper White
- Accessories:
- Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner ends)