Hi, it's Therese, and I am back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese and Creativity Unlocked. Today, I'm sharing 2 fun ideas to use Design Paper in your projects using the Exuberant Paper Pack.

Welcome to Creativity Unlocked, where we highlight a new product from this month’s new collection!

Keep on reading for more tips and project ideas using this new paper pack!

Exuberant 6×6 Paper Pack

Featuring a cheerful collection of prints, patterns, and textures, the Exuberant 6×6 Paper Pack will bring life to your next project! Create bold mats for photos in a scrapbook layout, get creative with die cuts, or simply use as a background on a card – the choice is yours!

I have made two beautiful cards using the fabulous Exuberant Paper Pack! 

Are You READY? 

The Exuberant Paper Pack has a great variety of colors and patterns, which are all perfectly sized for cardmaking projects.  But did you know that you do not have to use design paper just for backgrounds?  Today I have 2 fun ideas to stretch your supplies and get a unique look!

Card Idea # 1 With Design Paper – Die Cut an Image

Have you ever die-cut design paper into an ‘image'?  Today, I made a vase for my flowers using one of the Versatile Vases 2 Dies.   I added a little dimension by blending some Silver Lake ink around the edge, but you could easily skip this step if you prefer. Today's cards are both delicate and pretty, but I think that may have something to do with the beautiful bouquets which came from the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Delicate Garden.  For this design, I did some simple Artist Marker coloring. I also added a sentiment from the Bold Sentiments Stamp Set.

BONUS IDEA!

You could easily create a repeated pattern using die-cut design paper. Imagine adding multiple die-cut stars to the front of your card, or what about a patterned frame for your flowers!

Card Idea # 2 With Design Paper – Direct Stamping

Have you ever added a design directly onto the design paper?  This is one of my favorite things to do – simply change up the paper or the colors you use, and it will look different every single time. I added color by ink blending with the coordinating stencils for this bouquet, but I have also used Artist Markers and Woodless Coloring Pencils with great results too.

PRO TIP!

Choose design paper that isn't ‘too busy'.  You still need to be able to see the image and it's also nice to see the pattern through the coloring.

I also added butterflies from the Meadow Reflections Bundle to both cards today.  If you would like to see how these cards came together, you can watch the process in the video linked below.

You can see my video here or watch it in HD on YouTube.

1 Product, Multiple Ways!

Before you go, here is one more card idea featuring this paper pack!

Aside from the techniques mentioned in this blog post, you can also make your cards more festive by die cutting your stamps on the lively paper pack. Amp it up with some white embossing, a fun sentiment, and some enamel dots – you'll be golden!

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