Summer showed up in the craft room this week!
For this class, I used the Splash & Relax Bundle from Stampin’ Up! to create three cheerful summer cards. This bundle is an Online Exclusive and is full of fun little beach-themed pieces — flip-flops, sunglasses, beach balls, sunscreen, a drink cup, a life preserver, and cute greetings to go with them.
This class ended up having more die cutting than I expected, but the finished cards were worth it. Adhesive sheets were a huge help with all those tiny pieces, especially the sunglasses and flip-flop straps.
You can shop the bundle here: Splash & Relax Bundle
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Card 1: Embossed Hello Sunshine Card
The first card is a bright embossed layer card with a fun “Hello Sunshine” greeting. I used a Coastal Cabana background and added lots of beachy details, including a life preserver, flip-flops, sunglasses, a visor, a beach ball, and a drink cup.
This card is a good reminder that even a simple card layout can feel extra special when you add texture and layered die cuts.
Card 2: Bright Striped Card
The second card uses bright striped designer paper and three little framed summer images. I added flip-flops, a beach ball, and sunglasses to small stitched squares, then placed them across the front of the card.
The greeting, “It’s your day to make a splash,” makes this one perfect for a summer birthday or a happy just-because card.
Card 3: Beach Towel Fun Fold
The third card is a fun fold with a beach towel feel. I used the upcoming Swirls of Magic Embossing Folder on the background to create the look of sand, then added a striped designer paper layer as the beach towel.
A few little beach accessories finished it off — sunglasses, sunscreen, and flip-flops. This one is such a fun way to use embossing folders and designer paper together.
A Few Helpful Tips
Adhesive sheets are your friend with this bundle. They make those tiny die-cut pieces much easier to assemble, especially the flip-flop straps and sunglasses lenses.
I also liked using darker cardstock for the sunglass lenses and adding a little shimmer with Wink of Stella. It is a small detail, but it gives them a fun finished look.
Current Happenings
The June Product of the Month is the adorable Wild Bunch stamp set. It is such a cute one, and I’ve already had fun creating with it.
The full retreat box option for Stamping Cross Country is closed, but the digital option is still available. Digital registration gives you access to the online retreat fun without the mailed box.
You can find all my current links here:
CraftWithCheryl.com
Thanks so much for stopping by and crafting with me!
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