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Stampin’ Up! Sunset Coast Card for the Inspiration Station Challenge

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Create this card using Sunset Coast by Stampin' Up! and Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping

Hi, Stampers!

Are you ready for a new Inspiration Station  Challenge? We’ve got a brand new photo to get your wheels turning

It’s that time of year for graduations and celebrations. Since I don’t need anything right now, I chose to pull the colors from the photo and used the congratulations theme to make a card for my son, who is starting a fantastic new job today! I got the brand-new designer paper called Scenic Coast in my last preorder, and when I opened it, I gasped. The paper has a shimmer to it that looks like the sun reflecting on the water. I have never seen anything like this before. I’ve even considered framing it! So, I hope you like the card I created, using the Sunset Coast bundle (again)!

So, what about you? What part of the inspiration photo speaks to your creative soul? I’d love to see how it moves you. Your interpretation of the inspirational photo is your own, so let your creativity flow!

Ready to get your creative juices flowing? Check out the gallery and jump in—it’s more fun with you there!

Create this card using Sunset Coast by Stampin' Up! and Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping

My Secrets!

Let’s start with the card base…

  • Firstly, I started this card with white 12×12 paper, cut to 12×6 and scored at 3 and 6 to make the Z-fold.
  • After that, I took the designer paper and trimmed it down to 5-3/4 x 5-3/4 and adhered it to the inside of the card.
  • Then, I trimmed the second piece to two pieces of 5-3/4 x 2-3/4 for the front and middle panels.

And now, the fun part!

  • Fast and easy, right? Once the card base was done, I cut Night of Navy cardstock with the Everyday Arches die and then cut it with the Sunset Coast lighthouse die. Once that was done, I chose another piece of the Scenic Coast designer paper pack and cut it with the same die. Then, they were adhered together.
  • I cut a piece of white cardstock to 1-3/8 x 3 and stamped the sentiment in Night of Navy ink. Then, it was popped up with dimensionals onto the lighthouse panel.
  • Of course, then I decided to add the cute Loose Anchor Trinket, so I found some white and navy baker’s twine and wrapped it around the panel and tied it into a simple bow.
Create this card using Sunset Coast by Stampin' Up! and Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping

Then, on the inside…

  • Okay, I fell in love with this paper and didn’t have the nerve to cover it up! So, I stamped the “congratulations” in navy ink and trimmed it down to 2-1/2 x 3/8. I picked the spot on the paper that wouldn’t cover up the horizon.
  • I had to cut a small Everyday Arches die so I didn’t cover up the beautiful sunset.

I hope to share my card with these challenges:

  1. 613 Avenue Create
  2. A Cut Above
  3. A Perfect Time to Craft
  4. A Place To Start
  5. Classic Design
  6. Love Those Pretty Papers
  7. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
  8. Paper Rocks Scissors
  9. Simon Says Stamp Wednesday

So, what do you think of my card today? I love hearing from you!

This suite is definitely going to be on repeat in my craft room! Thanks for stopping by today—be sure to check out the supply list below, and let me know if you’d like to see more cards using this gorgeous Sunset Coast set. This suite is such a good one, and I’m so glad I grabbed it early! If you’d like to order any of these items or want me to help you put together a cart, just let me know.

Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about my project today.

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If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…

Today’s project supply list

Product List

Items used from the upcoming May-August 2026 catalog

  • Sunset Coast bundle Item #167775
  • Scenic Coast Specialty Paper #167773
  • Loose Anchor Trinkets Item #167931

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Oh, my goodness! This little guy, Musa, is cruising and laughing at every single thing he does. He has a giggle that makes my heart giddy with joy. I can hear my mother right now calling him an “imp!” Indeed, he is, Mum!



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11 thoughts on “Stampin’ Up! Sunset Coast Card for the Inspiration Station Challenge”

  1. My oldest grandson doesn’t graduate from high school for a couple of more years but I love this card and will case it and tuck it away for the future. Thank you for this lovely design. The paper are incredible!

  2. Oh that paper is to die for and of course your presentation is lovely! Thanks for your amazing team project for The Inspiration Station Challenge this month.
    Donna xx

  3. The paper shimmers? I love this card and at the same time and fearful of committing to this bold paper. Lol, what is a girl to do???
    And those little eyes and a little laugh? It must be hard giving Musa back to your daughter!

  8. Stunning DPs and special fold card. Love the intense, bright colors and shimmer. Your projects are always so inspiring. Thanks for sharing with A Cut Above’s May Challenge. Musa is too adorable!!

  9. Love the bold colors, fantastic z fold card with the anchor addition! Thank you for sharing with us @ 613 Avenue Create.

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