Bella Birds designer paper goes a looooooong way!
I was going through all of my stamping things that are going to retire and I had about 25 stamp sets and about 8 packs of our designer series papers. I figured since I had a couple of days with nothing big planned, I would see how many cards I could make from one pack. So, I started with the Bella Birds paper since I LOVE this one. (I am really going to miss the pink pirouette.) So, I cut a stack of whisper white in half, then I took a few sheets of pink pirouette, chocolate chip, and so saffron and cut them all at 5 1/4 by 4. THen I took the whole pack of Bella Birds DSP and cut those at 5 x 2. Then I grabbed some ribbons, our Oval All set and some scraps and a couple of ink pads. So, I started assembling, and assembling and assembling…..for 2 straight days! I finally just stopped because I was getting tired of making them, but I did get 67 cards made with several pieces left over. I figured out that you can make 84 of these cards from one pack of designer series paper…..any one will do. Just mix and match. You get 14 pieces (or 7 cards) from each piece of paper. Cut it at 5, then 5 again and you will have a 2 inch strip left over to get the extra 2 pieces from. So, here is what I came up with……
I just threw them all on the floor to take the picture!
Here is a close up view!
And here are several of the samples. I will post more each day. I think I had about 12 or so different ones.
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June 10th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Simple yet so very pretty!! I must try this!
June 10th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Wow Lisa, these look great! I will be trying this soon…it would be an easy and economical way to make some beautiful cards for the charity I work with (Still Someone, http://www.stillsomeone.org)
Thanks for sharing!
June 10th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
What a great way to use up your retiring dsp. These would make great hostess gifts or door prizes.
June 10th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
So simple, yet easy and pretty! Love them!
June 10th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Omgosh, these are gorgeous. Now I want to get the paper and make some. I never have cards on hand–if I sat down for a couple days, I wouldn’t have to be late for every holiday and birthday!
I love visiting your blog–beautiful creations. ~Wendy
June 10th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Beautiful cards! I have this stamp set! I should really think about increasing my card stash this way!! TFS!
June 10th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
WTG !! that is a great way to use up your retired DSP. Nice job. Do you have a cramp in your hands?
June 10th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Very nice cards! Can’t wait to have some time to be a copy cat.
June 10th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Gorgeous! What great paper for cards!!
June 11th, 2009 at 12:53 am
OMG! This is GREAT! LOVE The paper and the idea Awesome way to use up the Retired DSP! Thanks for sharing all these great cards!
June 11th, 2009 at 3:44 am
OMG, gorgeous cards!!
Now I know what to do with all my stacks and stacks of DSP. Must have a stamp camp and make cards for the Troops.
Thanks for sharing.
June 11th, 2009 at 8:00 am
WOW! I had no idea you could get that many cards from one pack of paper! They are beautiful! What an excellent way to have cards for all occasions on hand.
June 11th, 2009 at 9:03 am
AWESOME! Thanks for sharing.
June 11th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I need a new stash of cards to have on hand. This is what I need to do! Thanks for the directions and sample pictures.
June 12th, 2009 at 1:40 am
OMG! You have the perfect solution to use DP and have lovely cards to use and share!! Thanks so much for the inspiration. Mary Jo
June 14th, 2009 at 7:08 am
These are so pretty…look at all you made. It looks so pretty just in a random pile! THanks for sharing