Happy New Year from the Sisterhood of Crafters! We have a fun new challenge to start us off – “Embossing or Die Cuts.” Since I am always looking for fun backgrounds with paper scraps, I thought it would be fun to create one then emboss it. And, of course, I can’t make a card without using dies – at least, not by choice! By all accounts, the Sand & Sea Suite is going to be very popular, so, if you want it, get it before it goes into backorder! Friends Are Like Seashells is such a beautiful stamp set so this one will be a permanent one for my stash. Hope you like it! Once you are finished here, I hope you visit our Design Team gallery for some great inspiration and play along!
My secrets to making this project
- This card measures 5 1/2″ square so I could use 8 1/2″ x 11″ cardstock. If you would like a tutorial, Splitcoaststampers’ Tutorial was very helpful.
- Then, I cut the Champagne Foil paper to 5″ square.
Now, the FUN Part!
- The really fun part of this card was creating the background layer. Since our challenge is looking for embossing and dies, this background is great for scraps. However, I couldn’t resist using brand new designer paper from the new spring catalog.
- Firstly, I started out by choosing three patterns and cutting them into 1″ squares. Then, I cut a piece of grid paper to 5″ square and then began adhering the squares to the grid. This can be a really fun process for all of you quilters!
- Once I had the entire paper covered, I cut it with a rounded corner square die, then ran it through my die machine in the Tin Tile embossing folder. Afterwards, I ran the Delicata Silver ink pad lightly over the raised areas to bring out the texture.
- The Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set is wonderful – the shells are gorgeous and go perfectly with the rest of the product suite! I will definitely be using the embossing folder and coordinating dies soon. My next step involved stamping the shell in both Seaside Spray and Blushing Bride then fussy cut them out. Afterwards, I used a silver Wink of Stella Marker on the edges.
- For the sentiment, I stamped it in Misty Moonlight ink and cropped it out with the Stitched Nested Labels Die. Then, I cut out a larger die with Seaside Spray cardstock and embossed it in the Subtle embossing folder for just a tad more texture on the card.
Sand & Sea Suite
It’s the perfect recipe for all things summery, fun, and relaxing. Start with the basics: stamped images, pretty paper. Add fun embellishments for a final touch, and your handmade cards and scrapbook pages are complete! You’ll love what you can do with this beachy collection.
The Sand & Sea Collection includes:
* Friends Are Like Seashells Photopolymer Stamp Set
+ Seaside Seashell Dies (bundle and save 10%)
* Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper
+ Pearlescent Specialty Paper
* Shimmering Shells Stickers
+ Seashells 3D Embossing Folder
* Opal Rounds
I am submitting this card to the following challenges:
- Always Fun Challenge – Something New
- Ellibellie’s Crafty Wednesday Challenge – Something Old, Something New
- Lemon Shortbread Challenge
- We Love Chocolate Baroque Challenge – Feminine
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What a great way to use up scraps Debbie. I haven’t done this style of card in a long time and I’m now inspired to dig through my scrap box and make one. Thank you for always inspiring me with every visit. Happy New Year to you!
Beautifully created card and love all the pretty pastels you have used, very inspiring to use both new and scraps of paper!!
I can see so much time and effort has gone into this card and the result is really spectacular. Thanks for sharing with us at We Love Chocolate Baroque challenge.
So very pretty is these soft colors! Hope you’re staying safe & healthy my friend! Hugs
This is absolutely gorgeous!! TFS. You always make beautiful cards.
Love the soft colors; very beautifully designed card
This is sheer delight, Debbie! Love this patchwork design in pastels. Reminds me of sunset colors at the beach. The cluster of sea shells looks amazing. I will miss all of you Sistahs too and hope to be back soon.
Debbie what an awesome card, absolutely love the soft pastel colours and your embossing….a card to admire and cherish…hugs. xxx
A super design using the soft pastel colours Debbie, many thanks for sharing and joining us at We Love Chocolate Baroque challenge.
B x
This is so pretty, love the soft pastel color palette! I don’t think I ever tried embossing patterned paper but it looks gorgeous! I might have to give that a try.
Thanks so much for joining in at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
Very pretty card. Pretty soft pastel colors and design. Thanks for sharing over at Always fun challenge.
Hi Debbie! This is truly a lovely work of art! Thanks for the detailed instructions for that wonderful background – I know that cutting/piecing/embossing was a labor of love! Wonderful inspiration!
Take care and stay safe!
Hugs – Rachelle : )
Gorgeous embossed “quilt” for your background, Debbie!! Just love the soft colors and seashells too!! Thanks for the inspiration at Sisterhood of Crafters!!
Such soft and lovely colours. Thank you for joining our challenge at We love Chocolate Baroque
Lovely creation. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog. I hope you can join us again soon.
Victoria DT