A seaside birthday card with hot foil!

Hello all!  I'm introducing the brand new Stampin' Hot Foil system by Stampin' Up! today! This system will be available to customers beginning Friday, July 10th (yes, in just two more days!)  I love this system and have been wanting to try hot foiling for quite some time.  I'm so glad I waited since Stampin' Up! has introduced any easy-to-use machine that doesn't take up a bunch of space and works with the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine I already own.  It's a win-win for me and for you!  In my video tutorial this week you will find an introduction to the machine, a small demonstration on how it works and a card tutorial for a seaside birthday card.  To watch the video tutorial over on YouTube, click this direct video link.  

Supplies and measurements:

Birthday Song 168251

Rolling Waves bundle* 167145 (includes stamps and dies)

Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies 170052

Basic White cardstock four pieces

    4 1/4" x 5 1/2", 4 1/8" x 2 3/4" approx., 4 1/8" x 5 3/8" & inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

Basic Beige cardstock 4 1/8" x 3 1/4"

Lost Lagoon cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Lost Lagoon two-tone cardstock, approx 3 1/4" x 5" for hot foiling sentiments

Silver Hot Foil 170067 approx, 3 1/4" x 5"

Stampin' Hot Foil system 170009

Ink Pads: Lost Lagoon, Coastal Cabana, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Crisp Cantaloupe & Basic Beige

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Smoky Slate Dark, Gray Granite Dark, Petal Pink Light, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie Light, Timid Tiger Light, Lost Lagoon, Color Lifter

Pearls of Beauty 167098

I hope you have enjoyed my project today.  Be sure to check out my YouTube video tutorial and introduction to the hot foil system!  Of course, you will be able to purchase all the items I've used in my project and demonstration today in my online store.  As a reminder, the hot foil system and all it's supporting products, will be available this Friday, July 10, 2026, at midnight MT zone.  

Until next time; be happy, good health to you and happy stamping!

Teresa

*Purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices may be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

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Sunset Coast quick and easy fun fold

Hello and welcome back to my blog!  Thanks so much for taking time from your busy day to spend a little with me.  I appreciate it so much!

For my card today I wanted to make a fun fold that would be quick and easy to put together.  I pulled out the Scenic Coast designer series paper (DSP), along with the Sunset Coast bundle.  I knew I wanted to use most of the 6" x 6" paper as it's so gorgeous.  While I was looking at cardstock, I saw a piece I had cut for another project that was 3 1/8" x 8 1/2" and already folded at 4 1/4".  That helped me decide on this particular fold, using up a piece I had prepared already.  I then figures out how I wanted to cut my DSP and started from there.  This card is the result and I think it turned out beautifully!  Don't you agree?

To see how easy it is to put this card together, be sure to watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking this link.

Supplies and measurements:

Sunset Coast bundle* 167781 (includes stamps and coordinating dies)

Scenic Coast 6" x 6" DSP 167773

    4 pieces: (2) 1" x 4 1/8", (1) 3" x 4 1/8" and 3/4" x 3" for inside layer

Secret Sea cardstock 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" for card base & 2 3/4" x 3" for sailboat die cut

Basic Black cardstock scrap for die cutting birds

Basic Beige cardstock 3 1/8" x 8 1/2", scored in the center at 4 1/4"

Stamp Pads: Secret Sea, Timid Tiger, Crushed Curry, & Balmy Blue

Stampin' Positioner tool 167768 (very helpful for stamping on DSP)

Well, that's all for today.  Until next time; be happy, good health to you and happy stamping!

*Purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices may be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

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Birthday shell fan technique card

For my card today, I've used the Shell Collecting stamp set along with some techniques to make this beach scene.  I think it's very unique and I love how it turned out.  It took three tries to get the vision in my head down on paper, but I am pleased with the result and I hope you are too.  You can watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel to see how I achieved this look.  You will find it here by clicking this link. It's really pretty simple with some masking, ink blending and a little creativity.  I hope you give it a try.

Supplies and measurements:

Shell Collecting stamp set (This is a reversible stamp set--watch the video and I'll show you how it works)

Rolling Waves bundle* 167145 (includes stamps & coordinating dies) SNEAK peek item 

    available March 3, 2026

Addressed to You stamp set (I used on the envelope) 167010

Early Espresso cardstock for card base 4 1/4" x 11", scored in the center at 5 1/2"

Basic White cardstock for card layer 4" x 5 1/4" & 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" for inside layer

masking paper 155480

Pearls of Beauty 167098

Ink Pads: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Pretty in Pink, Basic Beige, Pool Party, Azure Afternoon

Blending Brushes 160518

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you are as excited about these products as I am.  To order yours, click on the shopping cart to the right.  I would be very much appreciative of your business.

Until next time; be happy, good health to you and happy stamping!

Teresa

*Purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices may be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

Seaside Bay pop up fun fold card

 Today’s project continues with the Seaside Bay stamp and die bundle, but also uses a sentiment from Friends are Like Seashells.  These two stamp and die sets pair beautifully together.  I saw this fun fold over on Pinterest with a card by the Stamping Ninja.  I altered it to fit my stamps and dies.  To see how I've put this card together, head on over to my YouTube channel HERE:

Measurements and Supplies:

Seaside Bay stamp and die bundle

Friends Are Like Seashells stamps

By the Bay 6x6 Designer Series Paper (DSP)

    one piece 4 x 5 1/4", two pieces 1 7/8 x 5 1/4", die cut one mussel from iridescent pattern

Card Base Balmy Blue cardstock (cs) 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored at 2 1/8" and 4 1/2"

Sahara Sand cs

    one piece 2 13/16 x 2 13/16, two pieces 1 3/4 x 1 3/4"

Night of Navy cs, cut one of the 2nd largest pierced squares and two of the 3rd largest pierced squares

Sahara Sand cs 1 1/2" x 3", scored at 3/4, 1 1/2 and 2 1/4"

Basic White for stamping and die cutting

Ink pads in Basic Gray, Night of Navy and Sahara Sand

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Lt Petal Pink, Lt Pool Party, Lt Night of Navy, Color Lifter

Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls

Thank you for stopping by.  To purchase any Stampin' Up! Supplies from my online store, click on the shopping cart in the upper right.  I would be ever so appreciative of your business.  Thank you in advance.

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!

Teresa

Seaside Bay crab love you to the beach and back card

 Hello and welcome back to my blog.  Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to spend a little time with me.  This week I am featuring the By the Bay suite collection by Stampin' Up! which includes the Seaside Bay stamp and die bundle.  I hope you like the projects I've made.  If you would like to see the video replay of how I put this card together, head on over to my YouTube channel HERE:

Measurements and Supplies:\

Seaside Bay stamps and die bundle

Stylish Shapes dies

Friends Are Like Seashells stamps (optional for sentiment only)

By the Bay Designer Series Paper (DSP) 5 pieces

    two pieces 1 3/4 x 1 3/4", two pieces each 1 3/4 x 3", one piece 1/4" x 4 1/4" (optional inside)

Scrap of By the Bay DSP for die cutting sea weed images

Card base, Sahara Sand cardstock (cs) 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored in the center at 4 1/4"

Balmy Blue cs 4 x 5 1/4"

Sahara Sand cs approx 2" x 4 1/4"

Ink pads in Sahara Sand, Basic Gray and Calypso Coral

Cardstock Vellum

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Calypso Coral

Faux Sea Glass Shapes

To purchase your Stampin' Up! supplies in my online store, click on the shopping cart in the upper right.  I would be very appreciative of your business.

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!

Teresa

Whale of a Time ocean scene thank you

My card for you today uses the Whale of a Time suite (154126) from Stampin’ Up!  This is a beautiful suite of products that includes ribbon, Designer Series Paper, sequins, a 3D embossing folder, stamps and a punch.  These products can be purchased as a suite, as a bundle or individually depending on your desires.  I began with an A2 card base in just jade,  I embossed a piece of balmy blue cards stock with the Seabed 3D (152700 ) embossing folder (stunningly beautiful in my opinion), cut it to 4 x 5 1/4” then spritzed with champagne mist shimmer paint mixed with rubbing alcohol.  To this I added a layer of the Whale of a Time Designer Series Paper (152460) cut at 2 x 3 1/4”.  I then stamped two seahorses and the coral and kelp on whisper white.  These images are from the Whale Done stamp set (152470).  It can also be purchased in a bundle (154053) with the Whale punch to save 10%, although we did not use the punch today.  The seahorse is stamped in balmy blue, then thumped with  a Stampin’ write marker in misty moonlight to create the two-toned color on him.  I used the same method on all of my images to create a multi-dimensional image.  For the second seahorse, I stamped in bumblebee ink and thumped in calypso coral.  The kelp is stamped in pool party ink and thumped in pretty peacock.  For the coral, I stamped in calypso coral ink and thumped in cajun craze.  I added a piece of pool party sheer ribbon to the embossed layer and tied a bow.  I then added my sentiment on top of the ribbon.  This piece is cut at 1 1/2 x 3/4” and stamped just jade and thumped with pretty peacock.  I did have to fussy cut the images as the stamp set does not have coordinating dies.  For the finishing touch, I added sequins from the Whale of a Time sequins (152461).  

I love how it turned out.  If you would like to purchase any of these products or any additional Stampin’ Up! Products, head on over to my online store by clicking on the shopping cart in the upper right.  I would love to earn your business.  Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.  Thank you for stopping by, I really appreciate you taking time from your busy day.

Until next time, stay safe, be healthy and make it a great day.

Happy stamping,

Teresa