Do you ever fall in love with both sides of a beautiful Designer Series Paper (DSP) and hate having to choose which side to hide? This simple layout template solves that problem by letting you showcase multiple patterns at once while keeping the spotlight on a smaller focal image in the center. It’s an easy way to add interest, use more of those gorgeous papers you love, and create a balanced design that comes together quickly.
Showcase Both Sides of your Designer Series Paper
Template Measurements
Card base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Layer 1: (2 DSP pieces) 3″ x 1″
Layer 2: (2 DSP pieces) 1″ x 4-1/4″
Layer 3: 1-7/8″ x 3-1/8″
Focal Layer: 1-3/4″ x 3″
Directions
- First create your card base by cutting a piece of cardstock 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ and score it in the middle at 4-1/4″.
- Next, cut two pieces of designer series paper measuring 3″ x 1″
- Cut two different pieces of DSP measuring 1″ x 4-1/4″
- Then adhere the four pieces of DSP to the front of your card base referring to the template picture above.
- Next cut cardstock to create your focal layer for your focal point measuring 1-7/8″ x 3-1/8″
- Then cut your focal point a little smaller than the focal layer measuring 1-3/4″ x 3″ and adhere it to the focal layer.
- Then adhere it to the center of the card base leaving equal borders around the focal layer and the other layers.
- Final step, decorate as desired with ribbon, embellishments or a sentiment.
Card Example #1
Supplies:
Bloom Boutique Specialty DSP
2026-2028 In Color Pearlized Specialty Paper
Cantaloupe Crisp Cardstock
Artisan Sketched Garden DSP
2026-2028 In Color Butterflies
Basic White Cardstock
Cantaloupe Crisp Ink
Cantaloupe Crisp Shimmer Brush
Peaceful Pine Shimmer Brush
Exciting Times Stamp Set
Card Example #2
Supplies:
Berry Burst Cardstock
Velvet Meadow Specialty DSP
Peaceful Pine Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Lovely Arrangements Stamp set and Dies
Card Example #3
Supplies:
Peaceful Pine Cardstock
2026-2028 In Color Pearlized Specialty Paper
Peaceful Pine Ribbon
Moonlit Flora DSP
2026-2028 In Color Dots
Paper Butterfly Accents (retired)
As you can see from the examples, the DSP, color, and embellishments can dramatically change the mood and vibe of the card from soft and delicate to bold and vibrant or dark and moody. I hope you will give the template a try. Post your examples in my private Facebook group called Tammy Loves Stamping VIP Group.
