OCEANFRONT STAMP SET - CREATING SCENES & BACKGROUNDS

Hi Stampers!

Today we are revisiting the OCEANFRONT stamp set. This stamp set has been around a while, and is found in the STAMPIN’ UP! 2022-2023 ANNUAL CATALOG. It is one of my favorite sets! One day I realized the cards I create with the set are very, very similar.  I challenged myself to create cards with different looks. Let’s take a look at the cards:

 

The top left card represents the cards I usually create with the set. I use the three largest stamps in the set to create the background- Sky, ocean, and sand. I used those same three stamps to create the backgrounds for the other four cards. View the corresponding video (page down just a little) to see each background without adornment. 

OCEANFRONT STAMP SET

OCEAN FRONT STAMP SET

CREATING SCENES & BACKGROUNDS

VIDEO

CARD RECIPES

All card bases are A-2 size, meaning the card is cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”  scored and folded at 4 1/4” OR 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”.

BIRTHDAY WISHES CARD

SUPPLIES

* Oceanfront and Let’s Set Sail (birds)

* Cardbase - Coastal Cabana cardstock

* Focal panel and Inside panel - Basic White cardstock - 5” x 3 3/4”

* Mat - Bermuda Bay cardstock about 3 3/4” x 5”

* Basic White scrap for greeting and to stamp rocks

* Inks - Balmy Blue, Coastal Cabana, Sahara Sand, Garden Green, Smoky Slate, Memento Tuxedo Black

* Dies - Deckled Rectangle Dies - 3rd and 4th largest dies for focal panel and mat

* Scissors to fussy cut rocks

* Three Twine Combo Pack - Coastal Cabana about 9”

* Rhinestones - 3 colored with Bermuda Bay (light) Stampin’ Blend

* Adhesive, Dimensionals

FLORAL CARD AND LADYBUG CARDS

The backgrounds for these two cards are exactly the same!

FLORAL THOUGHTS

SUPPLIES

* Oceanfront and Beautifully Happy (retired) stamp sets

* Card base - Basic White (thick)

* Focal panel - Basic White cardstock about 5” x 3 3/4” plus scrap for greeting

* Mat - Orchid Oasis cardstock - about 5” x 3 3/4”

* Inks - Orchid Oasis, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, Pumpkin Pie, Memento Tuxedo Black

* Masking Paper (stamp floral image on it and fussy cut the image)

* Dies - Deckled Rectangles - 3rd and 4th largest; Stylish Shapes - Banner 

* 2022-2024In Color Matte Decorative Dots - Orchid Oasis (4)

* Adhesive and dimensionals

LADYBUG HELLO CARD

SUPPLIES

* Oceanfront and Hello Ladybug stamp sets

* Card base - Shaded Spruce cardstock plus scrap to mat greeting

* Basic White cardstock - about 5” x 3 3/4” for focal panel, plus scraps for sentiment and for leaves

* Basic Black and Real Red cardstock for ladybug

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Shaded Spruce, Pumpkin Pie, Mango Melody, Daffodil Delight

* Ladybug Builder punch

* Dies - Deckled Rectangles x 4th largest; Stylish Shapes - smallest circle; Layering Circles - smallest scalloped circle

* Scissors to die cut stamped leaves

* Masking paper

* Adhesive, dimensionals 

SEA STAR BIRTHDAY WISHES CARD

SUPPLIES

* Oceanfront, Friends Are Like Seashells, and Garden Birdhouses stamp sets

* Card base - Pale Papaya cardstock

* Inside Panel - Basic White cardstock 5” x 3 3/4” and large scrap for focal panel

* Mat - Crumb Cake cardstock 5 1/4” x 4” plus scraps for die cuts

* Inks - Crunb Cake, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Pale Papaya, Polished Pink

* Dies - Seaside Shells and Stitched Rectangles Dies

* Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack - Burlap color - about 9”

* Adhesive and Dimensionals 

 

MOUNTAIN FOREST BIRTHDAY

SUPPLIES

* Oceanfront, Mountain Air, and Nuts About Squirrels stamp sets

* Card base - Evening Evergreen cardstock

* Inside panel and focal panel - Basic White cardstock 5” x 3 3/4 each, plus scraps for stamping trees

* Greeting - Balmy Blue cardstock

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Balmy Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Basic Gray, Evening Evergreen

* Dies - Deckled Rectangles Dies, Stitched Rectangles Dies, Majestic Mountains Fies

* Twine $ color of choice - about 7” 

TODAY’S CARDS

That’s all for today. Thanks you for stopping by. Until next time. . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

All stamps and stamped images ©️1990-2023 Stampin’ Up!®️

NO LAYER CARDS - CREATED WITH BLENDING BRUSHES, MASKS, STENCILS, DIE CUTS, & PUNCHED IMAGES

 Hi Stampers!

One of my favorite self challenges is creating no layer cards. Today I am sharing some no layer cards created using blending brushes and various other tools. These cards are quick and easy to make, and take just a few supplies. Let’s take a look at the cards:

I used blending brushes to create each background on these cards.

BLENDING BRUSHES

STACKED DIE CUT BIRTHDAY CARD

 

This card looks a lot better in person than in the photo. Still I wish I would have added a few gems or other embellishment. The Happy Birthdays were die cut using a die from  BIRTHDAY CHICK DIES. I die cut 9 Happy Birthday images, and glued them together in stacks of 3, and adhered them to the card front. Next I applied ink with blending brushes.

BIRTHDAY CHICK DIES

SUPPLIES

* Card base - Basic White (thick) cardstock 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1 4”

* Basic White cardstock for die cuts - 9, stacked and glued together, adhere to card

* Inks - Daffodil Delight, Just Jade, & Pacific Point

* Adhesive

* Blending Brushes

MASKED & STENCILED BIRTHDAY CARD

To make the background for this card I use printer paper to cut a circle with a die large enough to accommodate the greeting. I used this for a mask. I used temporary adhesive to hold the mask in place on the card front. Next I placed the stencil (decorative mask) over the card front and used low tack tape to secure the stencil. I used a blending brush to apply ink over the stencil. I removed the stencil and the mask, and stamped the greeting in the center of the circle.

BUTTERFLIES & FLOWERS DECORATIVE LAYERING MASKS

(FLORAL DESIGN)

SUPPLIES

* BIGGEST WISH stamp set

* Basic White (thick) cardstock 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Die cut circle from printer paper that will accommodate greeting

* Butterflies & Flowers Decorative Layering Masks - floral pattern

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Fresh Freesia, Coastal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo

* Blending Brush

* Temporary Adhesive, low tack tape

LAYERED STENCILED CARD

For this card I used the butterfly layering decorative mask (stencil)

BUTTERFLIES & FLOWERS DECORATIVE LAYERING MASKS

(BUTTERFLY DESIGN)

SUPPLIES

* BIGGEST WISH stamp set

* Card base Basic White (thick) 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Butterflies & Flowers Decorative Layering Masks - Butterfly Pattern

* Inks - Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Night of Navy

* Blending Brush

* Low tack tape

DIES, PUNCHES, & STENCIL CARD

This card is one layer but I did add die cuts, some of which are popped up on dimensionals.

LADYBUG BUILDER PUNCH, PICTURE THIS DIE (CIRCLE), LAYERING CIRCLES DIES

BASIC PATTERNS DECORATIVE MASKS

(Dots)

SUPPLIES

* BIGGEST WISH stamp set

* Basic White (thick) card base cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Poppy Parade , Basic Black, & Basic White cardstock for sentiment, die cuts, & ladybugs

* Inks - Poppy Parade, Memento Tuxedo Black

* Dies - Layering Circles and Picture This Dies (circles)

* Ladybug Builder punch - 3 ladybug bodies, 3 set of wings

* Basic Patterns Decorative Masks - dots

* Blending Brushes

* Adhesive and dimensionals

NO LAYER CARDS

NOTE - Stampin’ Up! refers to stencils as decorative masks.

I hope you give no layer cards a try. These techniques are just a of few of the techniques you can use to create one layer cards - the possibilities are endless!

That’s it for today. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

All stamps and stamped images ©️1990 - 2022 STAMPIN’ UP!®️

HELLO LADYBUG - IN DETAIL

 Hi, Stampers!

Today we are taking a detailed look at the HELLO LADYBUG BUNDLE. This bundle can be found on page 20 of the STAMPIN’ UP!®️ JANUARY - JUNE 2022 MINI CATALOG or in the online store under Bundled Savings - Stamp Punch Bundles. The bundle consists of the HELLO LADYBUG stamp set and the LADYBUG BUILDER punch. As always each item can be purchased separately or purchased together in the bundle for a 10% savings. The stamp set contains 15 photopolymer stamps. The punch coordinates with two of the images in the stamp set.

Let’s take a look at some cards and a box I created using the HELLO LADYBUG BUNDLE:

And here is a look at the stamp set and punch:

View the video below for tips on how to get more from this bundle.

HELLO LADYBUG BUNDLE - IN DETAIL VIDEO

Here is a look at the punch template I discussed in the video. A template helps you to stamp your images in a way that makes it easy punch them out together. A template can be used with or without a Stamparatus (stamp positioner)

LADYBUG HELLO CARD

SUPPLIES

* Basic Black card base

* Real Red cardstock for mat cut at 5 1/4” x 4” and another piece cut at 3 7/8” x 3” for focal image mat.

* Basic white 5 1/4” x 4” for inside of card and scrap for greeting (die cut with Stitched Rectangles Dies - 2 3/8” x 1”). The greeting is from Biggest Wish stamp set.

* DSP cut at 5” x 3 3/4” for background piece and another design cut at 3 5/8” x 2 3/4”

* DSP - black with white dots, and white with black dots for punching out ladybugs

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red - use with blending brush tp add color to the white paper with the black dots

* Red Rhinestones Basic Jewels

* Adhesive and dimensionals

+ All DSP for this card is from Pattern Party found in the Stampin’ Reward section of the Annual Catalog, or under Patterned Paper in the online store.

LADYBUG THANKS CARD

SUPPLIES:

* Basic Black card base

* DSP (Pattern Party) cut at  5 1/4” x 4”

* Basic White cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4” for inside card and a piece cut about 4 1/4” x 3 1/4” die cut with the largest scalloped rectangle in the Sweetly Stitched die set. This piece will be the focal image.

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red, an Granny Apple Green

* Red Rhinestones Basic Jewels

* Adhesive and dimensionals

+ The sentiment is from the Biggest Wish stamp set; the grass image is from Nature’s Beauty stamp set.

BUG ME, VALENTINE CARD

This card was made using note cards. Stampin’ Up! note cards are a great value. They come in a package of 20 note cards and 20 envelopes for $7 US. In the US the note cards are suitable for mailing.

SUPPLIES

* 1 Basic White note card

* Real Red cardstock cut at 4 3/4” x 3 1/4” for mat plus scrap to punch out heart

* Basic White cardstock cut at 4 1/2” x 3” for focal panel

* Scrap of Polished Pink for heart

* Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black and Real Red

* Heart Punch Pack

* Adhesive and dimensionals

+ The “Valentine” on this card is from A Wish For Everything stamp set. The stamp actually reads VALENTINE’S. I masked the ‘S, inked the stamp, removed the mask, and stamped the greeting.

LADYBUG 3” x 3” BOX

SUPPLIES

* Basic Black cardstock  for bottom of box, cut at 5” x 5”  and scored at 1” on each side

* Real Red cardstock for top of box cut at 5 1/16” x 5 1/16” and scored at 1” on each side - on opposite sides of the red cardstockfind the midpoint and mark with a pencil. Use a circle punch or a small circle die to cut a half circle notch. These notches will help the box open easier.

* DSP - two pieces cut at 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” each - one for top of box and one for inside bottom of box. This DSP is from Abstract Beauty in the new mini catalog.

* Scrap of Basic Black and scrap of Real Red to punch out the ladybug

* Basic White cardstock for leaves. I stamped the leaves, added some texture with the Timeworn Type embossing folder, then fussy cut them. Next I folded them in half, opened them up, and used my bone folder to curl under the edges. The leaves are attached to each other with glue dots, and adhered to the box with dimensionals.

* Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Garden Green

* Adhesive, dimensionals, and glue dots.

For instructions on assembling the box click HERE. The dimensions in the post are different, but the process is the same.

FLIRTY FLAMINGO FLORAL CARD

SUPPLIES

* Flirty Flamingo card base

* Basic Black cardstock 5” x 3 3/4” for mat and small piece for greeting mat

* Basic White cardstock 4 3/4 x 3 1/2” for focal panel and small piece for sentiment

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Flirty Flamingo, Smoky Slate

* Flirty Flamingo & Gold Metallic ribbon - about 7”

* Adhesive and dimensionals 

+ The greeting on this card is from the Biggest Wish stamp set

HELLO FLOWERS CARD

SUPPLIES

* Garden Green card base

* Basic White cardstock 5 1/2” x 2 3/4” for focal piece plus scraps for flowers

* Inks - Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Calypso Coral, Garden Green, Evening Evergreen

* Artistry Blooms Sequins

* White Faux Linen ribbon from the Flowers for Every Season ribbon pack

* Adhesive and glue dots

+ Daisy Lane stamp set (flower stems) and Biggest Wish stamp set (greeting)

+ I stamped two images for each flower, punched out the images, and use a glue dot to adhere the two images together. I offset the petals. 

+ I used the Medium Daisy Punch to punch out the flower images. It is not a coordinating punch. It will not leave the narrow White border around the edges of the image. It will trim off just a tad of the stamped image. See the video in the post for examples.

MEDIUM DAISY PUNCH

Let’s take one more look at the projects made with the HELLO LADYBUG BUNDLE.

That’s it for today. Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

All stamps and stamped images ©️1990 - 2022 Stampin’ Up!®️

PRODUCT PREVIEW STAMPIN’ UP! JANUARY - JUNE 2022 MINI CATALOG!

 Hi Stampers!

It’s that time again! Time for a new STAMPIN’ UP!®️Mini Catalog! The STAMPIN’ UP! JANUARY - JUNE 2022 MINI CATALOG is loaded with new stamp sets, dies, punches, papers, and embellishments. As always there is something for everyone in this catalog. What is better than a new Mini Catalog? How about a new SALE-A-BRATION Brochure?  Beginning 4 January 2022 the Mini Catalog items will be available for order, and beginning the same day your purchases can earn you free SALE-A-BRATION items! 

Today I am sharing several cards created using brand new stamp sets, papers, dies, and a punch. Let’s take a look:

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NUTS & BOLTS STAMP SET

YOU MAKE MY HEART GO BEEP CARD

SUPPLIES

* Nuts & Bolts stamp set

* Coastal Cabana card base

* Basic White cardstock  - 5” x 3 3/4” for focal image

* Coastal Cabana cardstock - 5 1/8” x 3 7/8”

* DSP - 5 1/4” x 4” (Sweet Talk DSP)

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Pool Party; Stampin’ Blends - Smoky Slate (light and dark), Real Red (dark)

* Blending Brush

* Adhesive of choice

* Printer paper or other thin paper to create masks for the robot image, and a mask for reverse mask for the Pool Party background.

I’M NUTS & BOLTS ABOUT YOU

SUPPLIES

* Nuts & Bolts stamp set

* Night of Navy card base

* Scraps of Night of Navy cardstock to mat focal image and the greeting

* Basic White cardstock scraps for focal image and greeting

* DSP - 5” x 3 3/4” (Sunshine and Rainbows DSP - Sale-A-Bration brochure

* Inks - Night of Navy, Fresh Freesia; Stampin’ Blends -  Smoky Slate (dark & light), Daffodil Delight

* Blending Brush

* Rhinestone for flower center

* Printer paper to make mask for robot

* Layering Circles Dies

* Adhesive and dimensionals (for focal image & greeting)

BRAVE VIKINGS STAMP SET

TAKEN A VIKING TO YOU CARD

SUPPLIES

* Brave Vikings stamp set & Nuts & Bolts stamp set (hearts)

* Crumb Cake card base

* Mango Melody cardstock for focal image mat

* Basic White cardstock for focal image

* Inks - Early Espresso; Stampin’ Blends - Daffodil Delight (dark and light), Crumb Cake (dark and light),  Cinnamon Cider (dark and light), Basic Gray (light), Real Red (light), Shaded Spruce (light), and Ivory

* Layering Circles dies

* Adhesive

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIKING

SUPPLIES

* Brave Vikings stamp set

* Soft Suede card base

* Mango Melody cardstock for focal image May

* Basic White cardstock for focal image

* Crumb Cake cardstock for greeting

* Inks - Early Espresso, Soft Suede; Stampin’ Blends - Daffodil Delight (dark and light), Cajun Craze (dark and light), Smokey Slate (light), Crumb Cake (dark and light), Soft Suede (light), and Ivory

* Layering Circles dies and Stitched Rectangles dies

* Crumb Cake Baker’s Twine

HELLO LADYBUG BUNDLE

(Hello Ladybug stamp set & Ladybug Builder punch)

BUG ME CARD

SUPPLIES

* Hello Ladybug stamp set

* Real Red card base

* Basic White cardstock 5 1/4” x 4” and one piece 5 1/4” x 1 1/4” and scrap for greeting

* Real Red cardstock to mat greeting

* Inks - Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Memento Tuxedo Black

* Adhesive and dimensionals

HELLO, HELLO, HELLO LADYBUG

SUPPLIES

* Hello Ladybug Bundle

* Basic Black card base

* Basic White cardstock scraps for ladybug and flowers

* Balmy Blue cardstock for focal piece

* DSP - 5 1/4” x 4” (Pattern Party DSP - Annual Catalog)

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Highland Heather, Polished Pink

* Layering Circles dies, Medium Daisy Punch (see note below)

* Matte Black Dots 

* Adhesive and dimensionals 

NOTE - the Medium Daisy Punch does not officially coordinate  with the Hello Ladybug stamp set. I used it to punch out the daisies images. It worked really well, but there is no white border around the flower petals.

MEDIUM DAISY PUNCH - ANNUAL CATALOG

FLOWERING RAIN BOOTS BUNDLE

(Flowering Rain Boots stamp set & Rain Boots dies)

IN FULL BLOOM CARD

SUPPLIES

* Flowering Rain Boots Bundle

* Polished Pink card base and scrap of Polished Pink for greeting mat

* Basic White cardstock - 5 1/4” x 4” (embossed)

* About 1/4 sheet (5 1/2” x 4 1/4”) Basic White cardstock for stamping

* Inks - Polished Pink, Granny Apple Green, Real Red, Balmy Blue

* Gingham Embossing Folder

RAIN OR SHINE CARD

SUPPLIES

* Flowering Rain Boots Bundle

* Polished Pink card base

* Scrap of Basic White for stamping

* DSP - 5 1/4” x 4” - Sunshine and Rainbows DSP (Sale-A-Bration brochure)

* Rhinestones

* Adhesive  

SWEET TALK SUITE ACCESSORIES 

Real Red Faux Linen Ribbon and the Gingham Embossing Folder

Sweet Talk 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper

DSP FROM THE ABSTRACT BEAUTY SUITE

Abstract Beauty 4” x 6” Specialty Designer Series Paper

STAMPIN’ UP! JANUARY - JUNE 2022 MINI CATALOG

(This catalog goes live on Tuesday 4 January 2022)

SALE-A-BRATION

4 JANUARY - 28 FEBRUARY 2022

SUNSHINE & RAINBOWS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

(This item can be chosen as a free item with a $50 Stampin’ Up! product purchase during Sale-A-Bration)

AWESOME OTTERS STAMP SET

(This item can be chosen as a free item with a $50 Stampin’ Up! product purchase during Sale-A-Bration)

DRIVING BY STAMP SET

(This item can be chosen as a free item with a $50 Stampin’ Up! product purchase during Sale-A-Bration.)

STAMPIN’ UP! JANUARY- JUNE 2022 MINI CATALOG PRODUCT PREVIEW VIDEO

All these great products and more will be available beginning 4 January 2022.

That is all for today. Thank you for stopping by. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

All stamps and stamped images ©️1990-2022 Stampin’ Up!®️