I made up my mind to use the very last of my Gingham Garden DSP.  I had about two half sheets remaining.  Of course i had to scour my Pinterest boards for some great inspiration.  In total, I made six cards with just a few scraps leftover. Card #1

Card Inspiration from AE Stamps a Latte

My version

i flipped this card on the side because my paper cuts did not line up vertically.  I may be a bit obsessive, but the Gingham Garden pattern just didn't look right turned the other way.  I also realized that I was out of Island Indigo card stock, so I substituted Island Indigo DSP.  Beyond that I tried to use my current supplies to give the card it's own look.  My favorite part is the candy dots on the hexagons (they pop more in real life).  I've had the Brights pack for awhile now and had yet to use it.  I may have a supply hoarding problem.  I love how they add just a little bit more dimension to the card.

• Stamps: Six Sided Sampler
• Inks: Island Indigo, So Saffron
• Cardstock: Daffodil Delight; Gingham Garden DSP (retired); Brights Collection DSP; Whisper White
• Accessories: Brights Collection Candy Dots
• Tools: Hexagon Punch; Scallop Punch

Card #2

Card Inspiration from Too Cool Stamping

My version

I kept the basic design with just a few tweaks, mainly due to my own stash limitations.  I realized that I need to had Melon Mambo to my ink pads to buy list.  I am really warming up to that color.

• Stamps: Sweet Essentials (retired); Morning Meadow (retired)
• Inks: Regal Rose (retired)
• Cardstock: Melon Mambo; Whisper White; Gingham Garden DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Rhinestone Jewels
• Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner ends); Pansy Punch

Card #3

Card Inspiration from Stamp with Amy K

My version

I think this is my favorite card of the set.  I was going to make this a fall sentiment card, but after finishing it, I thought sympathy or get well card.  It is so cool and calm.  And I love all the layers.  I changed up the color combo slightly from the example.  Amy had Garden Green and Pear Pizzazz.  I went with Old Olive and Pear Pizzazz.  It gives just a bit of a softer look.

• Stamps: Magnificent Maple (retired); Sweet Essentials (retired)
• Inks: Old Olive
• Cardstock: Old Olive; Pear Pizzaz; Gingham Garden DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Brights Collection Candy Dots
• Tools:

Card #4

Card Inspiration from Nutz About Stamping

My version

I had used up all the Island Indigo gingham check paper, I decided to do a bit of substitution for this card.  With that change, I swapped out a ton of other pieces to create my own card.

• Stamps: A Word for You (retired)
• Inks: Island Indigo
• Cardstock: Daffodil Delight; Whisper White; Brights Collection DSP
• Accessories: Brights Collection Candy Dots
• Tools: 2" Circle Punch; Pansy Punch; Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

Card #5

This card came from my desire to use a ton of the scraps laying on my craft table.  I love how bright and cheery this card is.  I think the Melon Mambo really pops!

• Stamps: A Word for You (retired)
• Inks: Island Indigo
• Cardstock: Melon Mambo; Gingham Garden DSP (retired); Brights Collection DSP
• Accessories: Brights Collection Candy Dots
• Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner ends); Pansy Punch

Card #6

This card is so simple, but I love the mix of patterned paper.  As a late edition, I found an old Brights Collection Button Pack at the bottom of my embellishment box and had to add.

• Stamps: Sweet Essentials (retired); Morning Meadow (retired)
• Inks: Old Olive
• Cardstock: Old Olive; Pear Pizzazz; Gingham Garden DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Brights Collection Button (retired edition)
• Tools: Pansy Punch