These are truly quick and easy cards – for those times when you need to make a bunch of cards to send out yesterday! (Does that ever happen to you?) 
Here are three combinations, but you could make many more just using the same Designer Series Paper. Switch up the paper, add some autumn colors and the list goes on… 
The only stamp used is the tree trunk. The patterned paper creates the foliage. To make the “grass” or trim, cut a length of Designer Series Paper half an inch wide. Run that strip through your hands (or use a bone folder) a couple of times to soften the fibers. Then pleat away. I used random pleating, but if you like a more uniform look, you can use the Simply Scored to mark your pleats. 
Thoughtful Branches is the stamp set I will be using for my Card Kits in August!
Enjoy all of the wonderful ideas as you continue on this blog hop. And … just remember … in five days you can order this beautiful bundle!
Dear Karen, thank you very much for sharing your lovely cards!
I love your cards! The DP looks so great!
TFS
Wow – great idea
Very clever use of the designer series paper, Karen! Thanks for sharing!
Very nice Karen. I loved the pleating along with the colors used. Lovely!
I love the idea of using the DSP Karen……so effective! Gorgeous cards…..thanks for sharing!
Beautiful cards and great idea using the DSP, Karen.
These are so pretty Karen and I love the ruffles designer paper!
Pretty cards and great way to incorporate DSP. I too like the ruffles! Zoe x
What a great cards have you made ;o)
Karen your cards are beautiful – can’t wait to try this with SO many different DSPs!! TFS
Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Jan