The Stamping Owl

Here are the cards that we made in April’s class.  In keeping with the theme, three of the cards have something to do with the beach or being outdoors.  The fourth card is a cute stuffed bunny where we used the new Stamparatus, which made the 3-step layered stamping so easy!  Recipes are included with each project and the supply details are listed at the end of this post.

Card 1: Tropical Island

Transport yourself into rest and relaxation.  Hear the waves washing up on shore and feel the warmth of the sun when you view this card.  The island scene was created using the stamp set Waterfront.  For the bottom half of the card, the pool party cardstock was embossed with the Seaside folder for the waves.  The 3D textured impressions embossing folder Ruffled works well too.

Here is the recipe:

• Stamp Sets: Waterfront
• Daffodil Delight for card backing 5 1/2 x 8 1/2”
• Pool Party cardstock 2 1/8 x 5 1/2”
• Early Espresso cardstock 2 3/4 x 3 1/2"
• Whisper white cardstock 2 1/2 x 3 1/4"
• Classic Pads: Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
• Embossing Folder: Seaside or Ruffled

Card 2: Surf’s Up

These three surfboards standing in the sand remind me of a watercolor print I have hanging in my home.  The surfboards were made from the petals of the Daisy punch using Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry and Lemon Lime Twist cardstock.  The lines were drawn on the surfboards using a ruler and an Early Espresso stampin’ write marker.  The sand was painted on the Whisper White cardstock with an aqua painter using Daffodil Delight classic ink.  The sun is from the In the City stamp set and the sentiment is from the Beautiful You stamp set.

Here is the recipe:

• Stamp Sets: In the City, Beautiful You
• Pool Party for card backing 5 1/2 x 8 1/2”
• Lemon Lime Twist cardstock 1 1/4 x 5 1/2”
• Early Espresso cardstock 2 3/4 x 2 1/4"
• Whisper white cardstock 2 1/2 x 2"
• Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Lemon Lime Twist cardstock for surfboards
• Burlap ribbon 5 1/2"
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
• Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad
• Daffodil Delight Classic Ink
• Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker
• Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Write Marker
• Daisy Punch
• Aqua painter

Card 3: Jean’s Pocket with Sunglasses

Here is a jean’s pocket with a pair of sunglasses hanging from it.  All of the images are from the Pocketful of Sunshine stamp set.  The jeans stitching was stamped using Dapper Denim Classic Ink on Dapper Denim cardstock.  The pocket was stamped on a separate piece of Dapper Demin cardstock and then cut out using the Pocket Framelits.  The pocket flaps were folded then attached to the card with liquid glue.  It is a true pocket so something can be tucked inside like money or a small treat.  The sunglasses were stamped on Flirty Flamingo cardstock and cut out using the Pocket Framelits.  The lenses were colored with Wink of Stella and small rhinestones on the frames were added for some glam.

Here is the recipe:

• Stamp Set: Pocketful of Sunshine
• Pocket Framelits
• Whisper White for card backing 5 1/2 x 8 1/2”
• Dapper Denim cardstock 4 x 5 1/4", also used for pocket
• Flirty Flamingo cardstock for sunglasses
• Crumb Cake cardstock for tab with sentiment
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
• Dapper Denim Classic Ink Pad
• Basic Rhinestones
• Wink of Stella Clear

Card 4: Stuffed Bunny

This card features the bunny from the Sweet Little Something stamp set.  The bunny is made by layering 3 stamp images from the fullest image to the most detailed image.  The first image was stamped in Sahara Sand.  Then the next layer was stamped in Crumb Cake.  Then the final most detailed image was stamped in Soft Suede.  To make the placement of each layer easier, we used the Stamparatus.  This made alignment and stamping a clean image simple and easily repeatable.

Here is the recipe:

• Stamp Set: Sweet Little Something
• Crumb Cake for card backing 5 1/2 x 8 1/2”
• Chocolate Chip cardstock 3 1/4 x 3 3/4"
• Whisper white cardstock 3 x 3 1/2"
• Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper 2 x 5 1/2”
• Classic ink pads: Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede
• Stamparatus

Supplies

Below are the supplies used for all the projects.  If you'd like to order any of the products, click on the pictured item to jump immediately to my website and shop or from the top menu, click on SHOP NOW.

Tropical Island Card:

Surf’s Up Card:

Pocket with Sunglasses Card:

Stuffed Bunny Card:

Other:

Here is a sneak peek of the cards that we will be making in April's class.  Two of the cards are very beachy and inspired thoughts of a drive to the north shore for some shave ice this weekend.  Maybe the weather will clear up soon!

Here are a few of the products that will be featured in class: