Sunburst Cards

Today, I have a quartet of cards for you.  They're all made using our Sunburst Thinlits die and our Affectionately Yours DSP.

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Affectionately Yours Trio

Remember, in one of my recent posts, I mentioned that our Affectionately Yours DSP seems to have 2 distinct patterns --- those with more of an elegant side (shown in recent posts) --- and those with more of a playful side.  Let's take a look now at the more playful side, with a trio of fun cards. 

I've used some of our Sunshine Wishes Thinlits for these cards, to add the perfect touch.

The use of artful layering really makes a difference on this trio of cards.

I added two sizes of layers for my third card.  I really like this look.
Tip:
Start a 'templates' file and, whenever you see a card design that you really like, copy it and add it to your file.  This can be your 'go to' file for getting started on new inspirations. 

So... which card is your favorite?

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Affectionately Yours DSP, Card 3

My third Affectionately Yours DSP card has a beautiful coppery sheen to it.  This paper is just gorgeous!  The package comes with two papers that have the coppery sheen to them and the other patterns are on double-sided paper.

I chose Soft Suede for my card base.  It just seems to bump up the elegance of the coppery goodness of the top DSP layer.

Did you notice our new Copper Thread?  I've wrapped it around my birthday text layer.
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Affectionately Yours DSP, Card 2

For my second Affectionately Yours DSP card, I decided to make a pretty thank you card.  There are so many times that we need to do a little more to let friends know how much they are appreciated. 

I have the same color story as my first card, but I've chosen a Crumb Cake card base.  

I love the look of the Baker's Twine wrapped around the thank you layer.  It just finishes the card off in great style.

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Affectionately Yours DSP, Card 1

If you haven't seen it yet, you're going to love our new Affectionately Yours DSP.  It is the essence of elegance for some of the patterns and yet other patterns are playful and more casual.  I'll be sharing 3 of the more elegant patterns of DSP for my next 3 posts.  

Isn't this paper just gorgeous?  I added the perfect touch of bling with some rhinestones.

I love the simple elegance of the Crumb Cake/Night of Navy color story.

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A Cute Little Crumb Cake Note Card

Today, I'm sharing the cute little note card that was one of our Make and Takes at my Open House / Catalog Party.  They really like it.  

I used Soft Suede Ink on the card design and the flowers were stamped and punched using our Blossom Bunch Punch, Watermelon Wonder CS and Whisper White CS.   

Adding a little strip of DSP can add so much to a card design.  I think the little scattering of 'speckles' adds a lot to the card.  I even added a few on the envelope, too.  

If you needed a quick bunch of cards or wanted to add a bunch to your 'stash' of cards, using a set of note cards and a simple, yet fun design, is the way to go.  

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Crumb Cake and Floral Card

After my post yesterday, another absolutely gorgeous birthday card came in the mail --- from my dear friend, Laura.  It's raining here today, so I'll need some sunshine so I can take some good shots of it.  I can't wait to share it with you.  I love it!

For today, I have some Crumb Cake goodness to share with you.

I used a card template design that is one of my favorites.

I have some embossing and sponging on the inside of the card.

This DSP is one of my absolute favorites.  Notice the little touch of Cucumber Crush Baker's Twine?

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Affectionately Yours ... 4 Ways

Here's a fun way to come up with 4 really pretty cards.  Use your grid paper to figure out the sizes you'd like for each section of your card.  Cut 4 different designs of DSP and divide them up.  Rearrange them and you end up with 4 coordinated cards.  These would be fun to use as a boxed gift set.

When you read my description, it probably seems confusing but, once you see the cards, I think it's easy to get the idea.

Once I had my 4 pieces attached to my Night of Navy layer, I decided to emboss this entire layer.  I love the look!  It reminds me of a seersucker fabric.

Isn't this DSP just gorgeous?  I fell in love with it right away.

I used our Thick Whisper White CS for a nice, sturdy card base.

Adding the die cut flowers, just made the perfect finishing touch for this card set.

Have a fabulous weekend.  If you live in the area, I hope you'll stop by for my Open House/Catalog Party (June 26 / 2:00-5:00) and you can see these cards in person.

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