A fun way to use your Designer Paper scraps!

June 26, 2026

Is it hard for you to toss those small pieces of designer paper pieces? Well, if you’re a ‘saver’ I have a quick card idea for you.

Here I used the pretty Velvet Meadow specialty designer paper from our Online store. It has velvet/flocked accents that feel soft and fuzzy. See it here.

Unfortunately it’s currently out of stock but it will be back! Add your email to the product page so you’re notified when it’s available.

I cut three different patterns of DSP in 1/2″ wide strips. I added them to a piece of Peaceful Pine card stock (3″ X 4 3/4″) at an angle. I left a narrow space between them all and trimmed off the ends afterwards. Then I layered it on another Peaceful Pine piece slightly larger before adding it to my Bubble Bath card base.

Tip: Adding the designer paper layer on the left and adding the greeting strip hanging off on the right adds balance to the card.

Here’s the coordinating Flowering Meadow bundle; see it here.

The greeting is made with the Scalloped Blooms dies. The flower and leaves are fussy cut from the designer paper. A quick and pretty card!

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More Specialty Paper Team swaps with measurements!

March 5, 2026
Here are a few more team swaps featuring Stampin’ Up!’s specialty papers:

First up today is Tracey’s card who used the fractured technique.

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This technique starts with a large piece of designer paper. Then add the diagonal square layer. Next you simply start adding the thin strips of DSP around the edges of the square piece; trimming off the excess on the outer edges. So easy!

She chose the Lovely & Beautiful DSP for the main piece and the strips are the Season of Elegance specialty DSP found in the Annual Catalog.
The greeting is from Blessed Beginnings stamp set. I love the thin layer of gold on the outer edge!

Measurements:
- Olive card base 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ score at 4 1/4″
- Gold layer 5 1/8″ X 3 7/8″
- DSP is 3 3/4″ X 5″, inside DSP 5 1/4″ X 4″
- thin DSP strips are 1/4″ thick.
- White square is1 7/8″, inside is 5″ X 3 3/4″
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The inside greeting is from Prayers & Promises, the flower and leaves are from the Simply Beautiful stamp set.

Next is a pretty card made by Marla who also used the Season of Elegance DSP.

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The main circle dies are from the brand new Springtime Scenes bundle which is currently out of stock. The greeting circle is from the Spotlight on Nature dies.
Her colors are Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry & Basic Beige.

Card base is 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″. DSP is 4″ X 5 1/4″

More swaps are coming tomorrow!

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Check out these Team Swaps featuring Specialty Paper – with measurements!

March 4, 2026
Our card swap theme for February was to feature our beautiful specialty papers. Today I’m sharing three of them with you.

First is a neat fun fold card by Karen. She chose the Lovely & Beautiful specialty DSP and her card shows off both sides wonderfully!

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She also used the Three Banner bundle for her greeting. Love that saying! See this punch bundle here.
The stitched square die-cut from Stylish Shapes dies hides the inside panel perfectly.

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Measurements are as follows:
- Card base 5 1/2″ X 4 1/4″
- White 5 1/4″ X 4″, inside is 2 3/4″ square
- DSP 5″ X 6″ score at 2″ on the 6″ side
- Calypso Coral square die-cut 2 3/4″
Next is Kim’s card who also chose to use the Lovely & Beautiful DSP. She heat embossed her greeting on Vellum!

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Notice the brand new embossing folder – it’s called Lazy Daisy and coordinates great with the DSP she chose.

Measurements:
- Card base 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ score at 4 1/4″, Olive layer 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″
- DSP 4″ X 2 1/4″
- Fresh Freesia 4″ X 3″
- Gold strip 4″ X 1/2″
Next is a neat shaker card made by Joan. She used the Good Luck stamp set.

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Her colors are Shy Shamrock (of course!) and Shaded Spruce with Gold accents.

Measurements:
- Shy Shamrock card base 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ score at 4 1/4″, top layer is 3 3/4″ X 5″
- Shaded Spruce 4″ X 5 1/4″
- circle window is 2 3/4″
- White inside 3 1/2″ X 4 3/4″
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I’ll share more Team swaps tomorrow.

March Specials!

March Product of the Month is the Notes of Spring stamp set!

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March Specials begin today!

March 3, 2026

I’m super excited to share that the newest Online Exclusives are now available to customers! Us Demo’s have been able to pre-order them for over a month and there are sooo many you’re going to love! Go here to see them all.

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Below is one of my favorite suites; the Paradise Garden suite.

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I absolutely love this designer series paper! In fact it will be featured in one of my March kits to go.

Click here to see all of the newest Online products.

The new Product of the Month for March is the Notes of Spring stamp set. A sweet 2-step photopolymer set you can redeem for just $5 once your order reaches the $75 mark.

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They’ve also added three new kits in our Kit Collection. Go here to see them all.

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I’m featuring the Cute as a Bug designer paper in my free PDF for online orders in March. You’ll find lots of inspiration here!

Just place an order here to receive it!

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