BEACH BIRTHDAY

Today’s card features the Relaxing Waterside Bundle and the Sunset Coast Stamps.  I love the beach so anytime I get to create a card with a beach theme I am happy.  I really enjoyed this one as I decided to create my own background rather than using DSP and I am pretty happy with the result.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Night of Navy cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I added a layer of Pecan Pie cardstock that measured 4 x 5 ¼”.  Then I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 3 7/8” x 5 1/8” and went to work creating my scene.  I started by using a Blending Brush and adding Balmy Blue ink to create a skyline, at that time I also stamped my sentiment “Have a Great Birthday” from the Relaxing Waterside Stamp Set in Azure Afternoon Ink on the upper left corner.  I stamped one of the Seagulls from the same set in the top right corner using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.  Once I had that the way I wanted it to look, I added my water by using the water stamps from the Sunset Coast Stamp Set and more Balmy Blue Ink along with some Azure Afternoon ink.  When my water was complete I I started on my sand.

For the sand I took two scraps of Pecan Pie cardstock and tore them (tear towards yourself for a better look).  After they were torn, I inked the edges with Pecan Pie Ink using a Dauber.  To add additional interest, I speckled them with my Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blend (I used the small end and just dotted around on the paper).  I added these to my scene layer and just cut off any excess.  I added this layer to my card.

To finish the front of the card I did some die cutting.  I cut the cattails out of both Mossy Meadow and Pecan Pie cardstock.  I cut the tops off the Pecan Pie ones and adhered them to the Mossy Meadow ones.  I die cut the chair twice as well, once from Night of Navy and once from Hydrangea Hue and created the chair for the card.  Note: you can make a second chair with the left-over pieces (it is just the opposite of this one).  I added that to my card front and it looked great. 

For the inside and the envelope, I used the water stamp from the Sunset Coast set again and just stamped it twice once with Azure Afternoon and once with Balmy Blue Ink.  I added a sailboat from the same set stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.  This card had a lot of techniques used but the results were so worth the time it took. 

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Relaxing Waterside Bundle (English) [167928]	Sunset Coast Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167775]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167687]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665]	Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161663]
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Sponge Daubers [133773]

DELICATE DREAMS SMILE

Today’s card features the Delicate Dreams Designer Series Paper and the Nature’s Symphony Bundle.  I like to work with products that are from different product groups so I can get all new looks so that is what this card was all about.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Secret Sea cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I added a layer of the Delicate Dreams DSP that measures 4 x 5 ¼”.  Using the die from the Nature’s Symphony Bundle I die cut the foliage piece from some retired Rose Gold Foil I had in my stash (it would look great with gold foil or even cardstock that coordinates with the DSP) and added it to the front of the card.  I stamped my sentiment “You Make Me Smile” from the Nature’s Symphony Bundle onto a scrap of Hydrangea Hue cardstock using Secret Sea Ink and punched that out using the 1 ¾” Circle Punch.  I used the 2” Circle Punch to punch out a circle from the rose gold foil and finally the 2 3/8” Circle Punch to punch out Secret Sea cardstock (you could also use dies for this).  I adhered all three circles together and then put that on my card using Dimensionals.

For the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and added a little piece of the DSP that measured ¾ x 4” to the bottom of it.  For the envelope I stamped one of the foliage pieces from the stamp set using that same Secret Sea Ink.  This ended up being a really quick and easy card to make. 

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Delicate Dreams 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [167498]	Nature's Symphony Bundle (English) [166926]	Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165624]	Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167687]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285]	1-3/4" (4.4 Cm) Circle Punch [119850]	2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [133782]	2 3/8" (6 Cm) Circle Punch [161354]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

CREATING WITH CUT APARTS (6-24-2026)

Today’s card features the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper.  When I got this DSP I was a little stumped as to how I would use the two sheets of cut apart pieces in different sizes.  I have used these many times when scrapbooking but I wanted to see how I could use them for card making.  So I did what I often do when I am looking for inspiration and I searched this paper on Pinterest to see what my fellow demonstrators were doing with it.  I happened across a card created by Pam Nichols that was my inspiration for this card.  Here is what I came up with…

The card base is Gray Granite cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I cut a layer of Misty Moonlight that measured 4 1/8 x 5 3/8” as I wanted small margins on these layers.  Next, I cut a piece of the Waterside Retreat DSP that looks like wood paneling to 4 x 5 ¼” and added that.  I cut a piece of the DSP that looks like waves to 2 x 5 ¼” and mounted that onto a piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock that measured 2 1/8 x 5 3/8”.  Then I added that to the left side of the card about ¼” from the side. 

I selected the two cut apart pieces I was going to use and mounted them.  The first was mounted on a piece of Misty Moonlight that measured 2 1/8 x 3 1/8” that was then mounted onto a piece of Gray Granite that measured 2 ¼ x 3 ¼”.  The second was mounted on a piece of Misty Moonlight that measured 2 3/8 x 3” that was then mounted onto a piece of Gray Granite that measured 2 ½ x 3 1/8”.  I added the top cut apart to the left top of the card (I added Dimensionals on the right side and adhered the left side to the wave layer I had already placed there).  I added the second cut apart to the card using Dimensionals and overlapping the top one just a bit.  I stamped my sentiment “Happy Birthday” from the Banner Sayings Bundle onto a scrap of Grey Granite cardstock using Misty Moonlight Ink and punched it out with the coordinating punch.  I punched a second flag out of a scrap of Misty Moonlight cardstock and adhered it to the back of the sentiment.  I attached this to the card with Mini Dimensionals.  To finish off the card I added three of the Pearls of Beauty.

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Banner Sayings Bundle (English) [167051]	Waterside Retreat 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167920]	Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118]
Pearls Of Beauty [167098]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

DELICATE DREAMS THINKING OF YOU

Today’s card features the Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper.  As sometimes happens with me I fell in love with this paper but was not as wowed by the other products in the suite.  I have finally realized I can buy one part of a suite and mix it with other products I have from other suites.  So that is what I did and I am loving it.  I decided to mix it with an embossing folder that is on sale as a last chance item along with a new stamp set and here is what I came up with…

The card base is Crumb Cake cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”.  I cut a layer of Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and embossed it with the Beautiful Patterns Embossing Folder which is on sale as a last chance item right now.  You can use any embossing folder you have and love.  Next, I cut three pieces of the Delicate Dreams Specialty DSP to 1 x 3 5/8” and mounted those onto pieces of Secret Sea cardstock that measured 1 1/8 x 3 ¾”.  I added these to the center of my card leaving about 5/8” on the top and bottom of the white layer and about 1/8” between each of them.  I then stamped my sentiment “Thinking of You” from the Phrases & Frames stamp set onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Secret Sea Ink.  I die cut that using one of the stitched circles from the Stylish Shapes Dies.  I could have used the next larger circle to mount that on but I liked the look I got using one of the circles from the Spotlight on Nature Dies, so I used it to die cut the larger circle out of a scrap of Secret Sea cardstock.

To finish off the card I added a bow made out of Secret Sea Bordered Open Weave Ribbon behind the sentiment and popped the whole thing up with Dimensionals.  I added three of the Dewdrop Embellishments also.  For the inside I cut Basic White cardstock to 4 x 5 ¼” and added a ¾ x 4” piece of the DSP to the bottom of it.  

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at:  

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Product List

Delicate Dreams 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [167498]	Phrases & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167581]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165624]
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285]	Beautiful Pattern 3 D Embossing Folder [167097]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Spotlight On Nature Dies [163580]	Secret Sea 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Open Weave Ribbon [166932]
Dewdrops Embellishments [167748]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

HERE FOR YOU

Today’s card features the Beautiful Gallery 6 x 6” Designer Series Paper and the Banner Sayings Bundle.  I also used the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set and the Relaxing Waterside Stamp Set for the inside of my card and my envelope.  I wanted to make a cute fun fold so here is what I came up with…

The card base is Pecan Pie cardstock cut to 5 ½ x 8 ½” and scored at 4 ¼”, cut up at 1 ½” to the score line on the left side.  I cut my DSP to 3 ¾ x 4” and 1 ¼ x 4” (for this one I used the back side of the DSP).  I adhered the 1 ¼ x 4” piece to the left flap and then adhere the flap to the back of the inside of the card.  I adhered the 3 ¾ x 4” piece of DSP to the right side of the card.  I stamped the sentiment “I am here for you” from the Banner Sayings Bundle onto a scrap of Pecan Pie cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and then punched it out using the coordinating Three Banner Punch.  I adhered just the right side of it to the card leaving the left free to move as the card is opened.  I added three brown gems to the front (these are retired but there are lots of gems to pick from plus you probably have a bunch in your stash like I do). 

For the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Basic Beige cardstock to 3 ¾ x 4”.  I stamped the sentiment “Sending Prayers and Heartfelt Sympathy to You and Your Family” from the Phrases & Frames Stamp Set (I really like this one for the inside of a sympathy card) using Garden Green Ink.  I used the little sea grass stamp from the Relaxing Waterside Stamp Set to stamp the bottom corner.  I stamped it once first generation and then twice more second generation.  I stamped the same sea grass on the envelope. 

I hope you enjoy this card I certainly enjoyed making it.  As always you can find the supplies to create this card and more on my website at https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=2206796 or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog or the link to the supplies listed below.  Be sure to follow me at: 

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Product List

Beautiful Gallery 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165196]	Banner Sayings Bundle (English) [167051]	Relaxing Waterside Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167922]	Phrases & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167581]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089]