I'm so excited, as today is my first time as a guest designer for Paper Players! It's so much fun to stamp with such a great team. AND I couldn't be happier that the first challenge is a "let's go to the beach" theme. Sea shells are definitely what I think of when I think of the beach! I really got into this and decided to make a card set of four. Here are the other three: I used SU's "Hardwood" stamp and pool party ink for the background. The shells are stamped in brown sugar from" By the Seashore." The sentiments are also SU, from "Endless Birthday Wishes." I used white textured card stock, along with some pool party and brown sugar. I love those colors together! Be sure to check out all the other cards over at paper players!

Set of three handmade handprinted art cards of sea shells. Perfect for shell collectors, beachcombers and mermaids everywhere. The designs are block printed and mounted on textured white card stock with added hand coloured handmade paper. Cards measure 11.5x18cm (4.5x7inch approx) is blank ...More Set of three handmade handprinted art cards of sea shells. Perfect for shell collectors, beachcombers and mermaids everywhere. The designs are block print...More

Wouldn’t you love to receive a card like this. The sentiment is so special and would make anyone feel great.

Today's card was designed using the Stampin' Up! Seascape Stamp Set and Sea Life Dies. This bundle is stunning!! I love how you can create unique handmade ocean-themed cards.

Hello, Sweet 'n Sassy friends! Welcome to the August 2014 Release! Dies seem to be the trend in card making right now and Sweet 'n S...

I CASEd (Copy And Share Everything) this card from the Annual Catalog using the Seascape Bundle. When I saw this card in the catalog, I knew I had to make it.

I received the Sand & Sea Suite a few weeks ago, pre-ordered from the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog, and I've been waiting to show it to you. It's so gorgeous, and you can order it

Today is about making simple SHAKER CARDS that sparkle! The star of today's show is the Seas the Day Bundle! I have a list of the products used below. Several items are retiring so once they are gone, they are gone. (While supplies last for retiring items). Don't miss out! Seas the Day Bundle Shaker Cards Ombre Specialty Paper in Blue with Misty Moonlight Card Base Ombre Specialty Paper in Orange with Misty Moonlight Cardstock Ombre Specialty Paper in Purple with Misty Moonlight Cardstock All of the Different Ombre Frames with the Sea Dies CARD MEASUREMENTS Score 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of cardstock at 5-1/2" and Cut at 4-1/4" You will have two card bases with one sheet of cardstock. (I used Misty Moonlight for all card bases) NOTE: Misty Moonlight Cardstock is retiring! Retiring items are while supplies last. Get them before they are gone! Your Sea Frame Layer will be 4 x 5-1/4" - All frames were cut with Specialty Ombre Paper Window Sheet - Same size as the Frame Layer - 4 x 5-1/4" (This is only needed if you plan to make a shaker cards) You will need enough foam adhesive strips for a 4 x 5-1/4" size layer. If you are making multiple shaker cards like I am then I recommend having a full pack. You want to make sure your sequins do not escape the shaker so having the right foam strip frame is really important! Get your card layout the way you want it. I recommend stamping and die cutting multiple of the sea creatures so you have a variety of options for your ocean scene, especially if you are making multiple cards like I am. I have to have coordinating colors so I tend to stamp in those coordinating shades. You can do whatever is best for you. If you only have a few colors, that's ok! If you have a variety of shades, have fun with them! The Gorgeous Grape Octopus went with the purple frame. The Mango Melody (orange) fish went with the orange frame and the Pacific Point fish went with the blue frame. You will follow the steps for your shaker according to the video tutorial: -Adhere your window sheet to your frame layer with Tear and Tape Adhesive -Build a rectangle (completely closed at each corner) with Foam Adhesive Sheets. This will become the barrier frame that keeps your sequins in the shaker card -Place your sequins (a few pinches) of sequins in the center of the card so the area where your foam adhesive strips go are clear -Remove backing and place the frame down. Press down so the shaker is secure and then shake those sequins! Add your sentiment. You can add it as one piece to the side. If you want to add a fun visual element cut the sentiment into pieces so each word is on its own and glue them down with glue dots along the side of the card. Finish your card with a crab or star fish along with the die cut seaweed. Add with glue dots or adhesive of choice.

Kim Tolbert - Card Making and Paper Crafting

Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM, ET, I create three projects live for my followers. You can watch the presentation on my Facebook Group Page, Stampin' Gala Stampers Group, or on my YouTube Channel. If you were unable to watch live, you can view the replay below. There is very little stamping required with these projects. The fish and seahorse are die cut out of the Expressions in Ink DSP. I love how each one has a touch of gold leafing. I always add some DSP or stamp something on the inside

At last week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa, we used the Sea Life Dies – again! From the previous week’s project, there were some leftover pieces from the Layering Diorama Dies. It seemed silly not to use them in another design. So, rather than just fish, this design uses the seahorse. Once again, I’ve also added […]

A FREE PDF Tutorial for a colorful textured card and a lovely parade of Sand & Sea cards for your enjoyment.

Today we are incorporating Shimmer into our Freshly Brewed Projects Blog Hop. I've used the Sand and Sea Suite for my Shimmer Shells card

This fish is amazing, and caught my eye the first time I looked through the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog, page 12. I thought it would be beautiful in our Rainbow Glimmer Paper, so that's what I used

Have you heard about Stampin' UP!'s Seasonal Sale? Going on now, you can save 10-20% off cardstock (10%), ink pads (15%) and dies from th...

Crafters, I need advice and tips to do this... What kind of glue should I use to place shells and other decorations on window glass??? Help!

My mom has always loved the beach. It's where she really comes alive. I love seeing how happy she is when she finds the perfect sand dollar. It's like a kid at Christmas and it's a contagious feeling. This was my inspiration for her birthday card. I had hoped that when she saw it, it would remind her of her love of the ocean. I even embossed the starfish with copper embossing powder to give it realistic texture. This card is a very special work of love, with a beautiful memory as inspiration. Check out my store: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx Make sure you see my name in the upper right hand corner of the page or select "find a demonstrator", then "demonstrator directory" and search my name, Lauren Alarid. Email me with any questions at [email protected] You can also check out my Pinterest Board: https://www.pinterest.com/bytheocean2/stampin-up-cards/ Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $9.00 Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad $6.50 Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $8.00 Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad $6.50 Island Indigo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock $8.00 Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad $7.00 Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad $6.50 Watercolor Paper $5.00 Aqua Painters $17.00 Versamark Pad $8.50 Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder $5.00 Gorgeous Grunge Clear-Mount Stamp Set $18.00 Seaside Shore Clear-Mount Stamp Set $21.00 Picture Perfect Photopolymer Stamp Set $27.00 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon $7.00 Rhinestone Basic Jewels $5.00 Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Hello Stampers, Today I am sharing basic tips for the Sea and Sand Suite. Stamp Set Friends Are Like Seashells, Seaside Seashells Dies, and Seashells 3D Embossing Folder. We never had 3 coordinated

Hi, Everyone, New classes are cranking up next week! We will be making 3 cards using new products from our new 2018-2019 Annual Catalog that was released June 1st. For just $15, you will go home with 3 completed cards, envelopes, and printed instructions on how to make the cards. All you need to bring are your scissors, adhesives (I have those for sale if you aren't sure what to bring), and a snack to share. The schedule and remaining spots are listed below. The earlier you sign up, the better your chances to get the day you want. Monday, July 16th at 12:00 FULL Thursday, July 19th 12:00 2 openings Thursday, July 19th 5:30 5 openings Saturday, July 21st 12:00 4 openings Sunday, July 22nd 2:00 6 openings Below are the 3 cards we will be making. The first one uses the beautiful new Springtime Impressions Thinlits and the new Delicate Lace Edgelits. The inside features Stitched Labels Framelits and the stamp set Stitched All Around. If you like the ocean, then you'll love this card made with Under the Sea Framelits and the stamp set Tranquil Textures. And last but not least, we'll be using the Saran wrap stamping technique to make a beautiful card using the Rooted in Nature stamp set. This card was inspired from one made by Michelle Zindorf. Contact me at [email protected] if you would like to attend one of these classes.

1 (ONE) Nautilus Seashell/SET. Nautilus Shells have varying sizes and cuts that can be selected in the drop down. These shells are great for coastal decorating or beach themed parties. Have a coastal themed room? These look great displayed on a center table. They make fantastic coastal scape table centerpieces. Beach themed wedding decorations they are great on the bar, the cake table or the place card table...the possibilities are endless! These shells are from nature and No two are exactly alike. Browse additional night lights & seashell lights in our store. Browse our entire store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OutIslandEssentials?ref=shopsection_shophome_leftnav

Coastal Escape View Etched Dies are part of the Windows with a View Collection by Tina Smith. These 24 thin metal cutting dies are perfect for sea faring paper crafters! The large port hole acts as the window in this set that is wonderful for an ocean scene. It includes fishes, shells, tropical plants, and flowers, amo

It's a partly sunny day outside today in Midland, Michigan. There may be a stray shower here and there. The high temp for today is 53F with a low tonight of 35F. The winds are NNW at 10 to 20mph. Stampin' Up!'s new 2021-2022 Annual Catalog is live!!! Are you ready to order from Stampin' Up!'s 2021-22 Annual Catalog? Click on this link to order Stampin' Up! - Decorative Stamps, Handmade Cards, & Papercrafting and please choose me, Lynn Gauthier, as your Demonstrator. My share for today is a How Wonderful You Are Card that I designed using Stampin' Up!'s new Seascape Stamp Set and the coordinating Sea Life Dies. Let's take a look: My first order from Stampin' Up!'s new 2021-2022 Annual Catalog arrived late yesterday. Great fun in a Stampin' Up! box. Yay!!! My Card Base is Sahara Sand Cardstock. My Card Front Panel is the Pool Party/Paint pattern from the Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper in the Mini Occasions Catalog cut to measure 4" x 5". Using the Seascape Stamp Set, I stamped the Large Coral Stamp in Sahara Sand Ink by stamping off once onto a scrap piece of paper then onto the Panel without re-inking. I stamped the Dots Stamp in Shaded Spruce Ink by stamping off once onto a scrap piece of paper then onto the bottom of the Panel without re-inking. I did this twice. I stamped the Sea Weed Stamp in full strength Shaded Spruce Ink onto Panel and adhered the Panel to my Card Base with Stampin' Dimensionals. Using the Sea Life Dies, I die cut out the Coral from Old Olive Cardstock and adhered it to my Card with Mono Multi Purpose Glue. I die cut out the Sea Horse from the Pearlescent Specialty Paper from the Mini Occasions Catalog. I brushed on Wink of Stella and adhered the Sea Horse to my Card with tiny pieces of Mini Stampin' Dimensionals. (I wish the Wink of Stella on the Sea Horse would show up in my picture. It's so hard to capture on Camera.) I also die cut out three Fish from Seaside Spray Cardstock and adhered them with Mono Multi Purpose Glue as shown in the picture above. I stamped my Saying in Shaded Spruce Ink onto Whisper White Cardstock, die cut it out with the Tasteful Labels Dies and adhered it to my Card with Mono Multi Purpose Glue. I adhered three Opal Rounds to my Card as shown in the picture above. Thanks so much again to all my Blog Reader's for visiting my Blog!!! You're AWESOME and you've really made me feel special!!! I also want to thank all the Paper Pumpkin Subscribers for visiting my Blog. I get so many blog readers that visit my blog to see my Alternate Paper Pumpkin Cards and Projects. Make something Cute and Brilliant today!!! Tell someone you LOVE them and/or give someone an AIR HUG today!!! Have a Blessed Day!!! Please give credit where credit is due. If you have questions or need information about any of my Cards or Projects, you can contact me at my e-mail address below. If I can help in any way, please let me know by e-mail dodge3670 at aol dot com. I will try to respond within the next 1-3 days of your e-mail. Wishing you all a Sunny Day!!! Blessings Lynn Get ready for the new 2021-2022 Annual Catalog Sales Period: May 4, 2021 – May 2, 2022 Mini Occasions Catalog! starts 1-5-2021 May Paper Pumpkin Expressions In Color Dream and discover In Color! With the Expressions In Color Paper Pumpkin Kit, you’ll be introduced to our intriguing collection of In Colors for 2021–2023—and, you’ll find a familiar shade from our 2020–2022 In Color selection. This month’s ink-credible kit contains enough elements to create nine cards—and coordinating envelopes—including ink-stained paper pieces, an exclusive stamp set, and not one, but two Classic Stampin’ Spots! And, it all comes in a cute, colorful, and collectible box. What are In Colors, anyway? In Colors consist of a limited-edition collection of colors. We come up with a new collection every year, and we release it around the same time as the release of our annual catalog! In each In Color collection, we’ll offer ink, paper, markers, and more. The catch? They’re only available to purchase for a period of two years, so stock up on your favorite In Color supplies while you can! With the Expressions In Color kit, you can explore and experiment with our 2020–2022 and 2021–2023 In Color collections. Make a splash with awe-inspiring, ink-stained artistry! ABOUT THE KIT Name Expressions In Color Details Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more! Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm) Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm) Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink As always, this month’s kit features an exclusive stamp set. But, this month’s kit also includes not one, but two Classic Stampin’ Spots! Comes in a cute, colorful, and collectible box. Coordinates with products from the Expressions in Ink Suite (US | CA) (item #155459). SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Subscribe to the June 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit—Expressions In Color—between 11 May and 10 June at paperpumpkin.com! Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period. If you would like to order Paper Pumpkin, please click on the link below and please choose me, Lynn Gauthier, as your Demonstrator. Sign up for Paper Pumpkin with Lynn Gauthier HEY CHICK & HEY BIRTHDAY CHICK BUNDLES CUSTOMER SALES PERIOD FEBRUARY 2–JUNE 30, 2021 ORDERING DEADLINES No limits Phone: 30 June 2021; 6:50 PM (MT) Online: 30 June 2021; 11:50 PM (MT) During Sale-A-Bration 2017, Stampin' Up! was blown away by how much Demonstrators and Customers loved the Hey Chick Stamp Set. So, Stampin' Up! decided to bring it back—along with coordinating dies and a completely new bundle created in the same style. These two bundles are only available for a limited time. HEY CHICK BUNDLE 158627 Includes the Hey Chick Stamp Set and Chick Dies. Available in French (158628) $44.00 USD/$60.25 CAD HEY BIRTHDAY CHICK BUNDLE 158631 Includes the Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set and Birthday Chick Dies. See details below. Available in French (158632) $43.00 USD/$59.25 CAD Paper Pumpkin If you would like to order Paper Pumpkin, please click on the link below and please choose me, Lynn Gauthier, as your Demonstrator. Sign up for Paper Pumpkin with Lynn Gauthier Clearance Rack Here's a link to SU's Clearance Rack: https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/products/100100/clearance-rack If you are interested in purchasing Stampin' Up products, you can order from me on-line at www.stampinup.com and please choose me, Lynn Gauthier, as your Demonstrator. Lynn Gauthier's Pinterest Boards If you would like to visit my Pinterest Boards, Please click Here STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINES!!! New Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machines are now available to order. PLEASE GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE! I recently discovered that people are using my cards and/or projects, duplicating them and entering them into challenges, using them for their own card classes and (using them on their blogs as their own creations) - Please give credit where credit is due. My cards and projects are my own creations and are not to be used in challenges, blog hops, card classes or sold at craft shows; etc., for profit. I don't mind if you duplicate my creativity to pass on to family members or friends as gifts or Occasions cards; but, PLEASE be considerate of others creativity! Thank you!

A one sheet wonder made for the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop using the retiring Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set by Stampin' Up!

One of my co-workers recently welcomed a new baby boy into his family! I decided to whip up a quick card for all of us to sign and thought I'd share it today. I confess that I don't own a lot of baby-themed stamp sets, so I had to get a little creative. I ended

I don't think I have shared this card with you yet - I made it a few months ago now. It was such fun to make, I love these bundles where you can just cut out all different shapes in different colours either stamped or not and then assemble them together. For this card I was inspired by a card on Pinterest - I loved the use of the banner framelit to create an extra layer of interest. It might look like a lot of supplies but this is a fantastic way to use up those little scraps of cardstock as each element is not all that large. I then keep any left over pieces for the next project. I used a base of Tranquil Tide then added Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Soft Suede, Soft Seam Foam and Old Olive. I would strongly recommend using the magnetic platform with the big shot machine as these pieces are quite small and once stamped can be tricky to die cut without the help of magnets! Product List Sea Of Textures Clear-Mount Bundle [148358] $78.25 Sea Of Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146488] $35.00 Under The Sea Framelits Dies [146334] $52.00 Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies [141488] $45.00 Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $50.00 Tranquil Tide A4 Cardstock [144252] $14.75 Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $14.75 Soft Suede A4 Card Stock [119982] $14.75 Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00 Old Olive A4 Card Stock [106576] $14.75 Soft Sea Foam A4 Cardstock [147012] $14.75 Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [147146] $13.00 Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $13.00 Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [147115] $13.00 Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] $13.00 Big Shot [143263] $159.00 Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658] $70.00