Kylie Bertucci

Do you ever get an idea for a card that feels so clear in your mind, you just have to sit down and see it come to life? That’s exactly what happened with this set of four bonus projects. I had this picture of a beautiful scenic DSP in the background, with the delicate Branching Out branch stamped right across the front. Within a few minutes, that vision had jumped off the page and turned into a finished card. 

For these projects, I reached for the Beautiful Gallery DSP. Each paper already has such stunning landscapes and painterly textures, so it felt like the perfect backdrop. By stamping the Branching Out image across the front, it added that extra layer of depth, almost like looking through a window into the scene. It’s such a simple idea, but the impact is striking. 

What I love about this technique is that it’s so versatile. You could try it with any DSP that has a scenic or textured design and get a completely different mood. Imagine autumn leaves behind the branches, or a starry sky — the possibilities are endless. 

Now I’d love to hear from you. Which DSP would you use to try this technique? Share your ideas with me, and who knows — your choice might just inspire my next round of projects.