Ocean Of Thanks

Hey there crafty friends! It’s Ceal, here. I am not a big fan of the heat so therefore I am not a big summertime fan either. But I do love going to the Outer banks of North Carolina. So today I am sharing a summer beachy card. Our colored cardstock is used for accent pieces along with a layering stencil for the background.

To make this card, I started with a white top folding A2 card base that is already cut to A2 size. It’s also pre scored; talk about a time saver especially if you are making multiple cards. I also used a pre cut panel for the focal panel. You can get these as a bundle, there are top folding and side folding ones. Just search Understandblue Bundles Special for Cardmakers.

To create the background, I used a precut panel and a layering stencil. For the first layer I used some Splash and Pool Party ink. Then for the second layer I used Blue Hawaii and Rootbeer (the shell and starfish on the sand). Finally, for the third and last layer I used Caramel (sand) and Deep Ocean.

Next, I used a Sea Creatures die set and cut the crab from Lessebo Cherry Red cardstock. Similarly, I cut the seashell from Lessebo Blossom and the starfish from Basis Light Yellow cardstock. To give the seashell and starfish a more realistic look, I shaded them using ink and OLO markers. To give them dimension, I glued the shell directly on the panel and popped up the starfish over a portion of it. I also shaded the crab and popped him up as well. I stamped the sentiment, cut it out with the coordinating die and popped it up midway on the card.

Does a card like this make you want to be there? It does me, luckily we have a trip to the beach scheduled next month.

Before I go I need to tell you about our monthly sale. For the month of July envelopes are on sale and from now until the 23rd the ones on sale just happens to be A2 envelopes so stock up!

Until next time, stay crafty!