Eastern Elegance DSP Purge

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)