Friday, March 28, 2025

Allure of Neutral Cards: Inspiration #4



Discovering Versatility: 

Card Designs from the Same Designer's Series Paper

Card makers often have a creative eye to notice a product's potential. While Seasons of Green & Good Designer's Series Paper is intended for holiday designs, I encourage you to flip it over and explore the reverse patterns that lend themselves to neutral card making. Neutral cards work well for many occasions, whether a birthday, celebration, get well, or a heartfelt note.


Take, for instance, the You've Always Been There for Me card. Using coordinating patterns and embossing the cardstock, you can transform a holiday design into a casual-themed card. The Thinking of You Always card showcases another idea for switching the holiday DSP into a neutral card for anyone on your list.  


Have fun expressing your creativity by doing something out of the norm with your paper crafting. See the links in this blog post to discover additional neutral card ideas. In the Allure of Neutral Cards, Thinking of You Always is Inspiration #4.


Take care,
Linda Ann
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Are you looking for Neutral DSP 

and card ideas?

👉Free Neutral DSP Guide👈

Are you interested in a free printable slideshow illustrating images of Stampin' Up! Neutral DSP and recipes for example cards? Here are four ways to receive the handy guide, which is updated when new products arrive.

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Here is an example of the slides showing Neutral DSP and examples of cards. 




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Saturday, February 15, 2025

The Allure of Neutral Cards: Inspiration #3


Tips for Unlocking the Potential with Designer's Series Paper

Card makers often have a creative eye to notice a product's potential. While Seasons of Green & Good Designer's Series Paper is intended for holiday designs, I encourage you to flip it over and explore the reverse patterns that lend themselves to neutral card making. Neutral cards work well for many occasions, whether a birthday, celebration, get well, or a heartfelt note.


Take, for instance, the You've Always Been There for Me card. Using coordinating patterns and embossing the cardstock, you can transform a holiday design into a casual-themed card. The Thinking of You Always card showcases another idea for switching the holiday DSP into a neutral card for anyone on your list.  


Have fun expressing your creativity by doing something out of the norm with your paper crafting. See the links in this blog post to discover additional neutral card ideas.


Take care,
Linda Ann
Questions? Click on the navy button for additional blog information and quick resource inks.

Some posts contain Amazon affiliate or Stamp-n-Storage associate links, where I earn a small commission from qualified purchases. It is important to me that I only recommend quality products that I use and enjoy! I am also an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.


Are you looking for Neutral DSP and card ideas?

👉Free Neutral DSP Guide👈

Are you interested in a free printable slideshow illustrating images of Stampin' Up! Neutral DSP and recipes for example cards? Here are four ways to receive the handy guide, which is updated when new products arrive.

  • Subscribe to the Tranquillity Cottage eNews at the end of this post.
  • Check your email for the February 14, 2025 eNews if you have already subscribed.
  • Comment "Feb eNews" and I will direct message the Google link.
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Here is an example of the slides showing Neutral DSP and examples of cards. 

Note: The Season of Green & Gold is on the Last Chance list and will soon be retired. 



See Previous Posts about Designing Neutral Cards. 
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Thank you for shopping with my small business!





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Thursday, February 13, 2025

The Allure of Neutral Cards: Inspiration #2

Capture Neutral Colors

Prepare for another neutral card making session with the fun fold Proud of You card. Designed to use the two-sided Neutral Early Espresso Designers Series Paper, this card works well for many occasions, whether a birthday, celebration, get well, or a heartfelt note.

Another tip: If you find yourself in a folding fiasco with crooked lines, fear not! A simple trick is to cover any mishaps with various circles, turning the potential errors into a unique design. Card making is a personal expression; therefore, embrace the journey, mistakes, and all. 

Notice the crooked fold on the upper left side. A few circles and it is hidden!

Consider staying connected with Tranquillity Cottage for more tips, notices, and projects that bring joy! Click HERE to read additional "how-to" information.

We would love to see your creations! Join the newly created Tranquil Paper Crafters Facebook Group and add your card to the comments. See the link below to join and share your card using the hashtag #neutralcards

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We can't wait to see what you come up with! So, let's get folding and keep the inspiration flowing.

Take care,
Linda Ann
Questions? Click on the navy button for additional blog information and quick resource inks.

Some posts contain Amazon affiliate or Stamp-n-Storage associate links, where I earn a small commission from qualified purchases. It is important to me that I only recommend quality products that I use and enjoy! I am also an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Remember to Decorate the Inside of the Card


When creating Neutral Cards, think about the font. Consider straight lines and chunky dark letters instead of scrolls and flowy working. Decorate the inside with stamped images, DSP borders, and double-matting. 

Are you looking for Neutral DSP and card ideas?

👉Free Neutral DSP Guide👈

Are you interested in a free printable slideshow illustrating images of Stampin' Up! Neutral DSP and recipes for example cards? Here are four ways to receive the handy guide, which is updated when new products arrive.

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Neutrals Card Example Slide


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