One Design, Two Looks: Gathering Together & Painterly Pears

Today I want to share a project that came together almost by accident — and turned into one of my favourites.

I made a card using scraps of the Gathering Together Specialty Designer Series Paper. It was such a fun way to use up little leftover pieces, and I loved how it all came together. That inspired me to try the same design again, but this time with a completely different look.

Enter the Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper. 🍐🎨

The soft brushstrokes and rich colours in this DSP gave the project a fresh personality. I started with a main piece from the collection and then ran it through the *Branching Out Nested Dies*. That one step really polished everything off — it framed the paper beautifully while keeping the design simple and clean.

What I love most about this card is how versatile the design is. It’s easy to adapt with different patterned paper, and each time you get a whole new feel. From autumn leaves to painterly pears, the possibilities are endless!

If you’ve been saving your DSP scraps, this is the perfect way to give them new life. A handful of pieces, a favourite die set, and you’ve got yourself a gorgeous handmade card.

I’ll definitely be making more of these, and I can’t wait to see how the design looks with other paper collections.

Do you need to add this to your collection? Click on the shopping links below and add them to your stash now.

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