am still on vacation and still looking for that beautiful sunset. We are staying on the east (Caribbean) side of Ambergris Caye, Belize, so to see the sunset necessitates a dinner trip to a restaurant on the ”lagoon” side. Although the days have been beautiful, it’s been cloudy and hazy at night, so the best sunset we have seen is this:
It doesn’t quite live up to my expectations of a beautiful sunset, so thought I would share a card I made a few weeks ago instead.
I used two pieces of Basic White Cardstock that were both the same size. Using one of the pieces, I die cut a large circle where I wanted my sun to be. I then placed the die cut piece on top of the other piece and used several post-it notes to hold it down on my work surface. Using a Blending Brush and Daffodil Delight Ink pad, I lightly covered the lower half of the circle by just brushing back and forth. I started off the side so I wouldn’t get a “clump” of color. I then added a layer of Mango Melody ink covering the middle part of the circle and blending with the bottom and then added a layer of Pumpkin Pie ink starting at the top and working my way down until I thought it was blended how I wanted. I always start off lightly as it is easy to add more color as needed.
I used the Paradise Palms Stamp Set and Early Espresso Ink to stamp the palm trees and sand and seagulls
You don’t have to look that closely to see that I messed up a little on the side when I dropped my seagull stamp – oops! I really liked how my sun came out, so no need to start over. Mistakes are OK when you are hand making cards! The seagull stamp is from the On The Horizon Stamp Set. There is also a single seagull you could use that is part of the Waves of Inspiration Stamp Set.
If you would like to make this card, these are the supplies you will need:
- Paradise Palms Stamp Set
- On the Horizon Stamp Set (seagulls)
- Stylish Shapes Dies
- Pumpkin Pie Cardstock – Cut 4 ¼” x 11”; Score and fold at 5 ½”
- Daffodil Delight Cardstock – Cut 3 ⅞” x 5 ⅛”
- Early Espresso Cardstock – Cut 3 ¾” x 5”
- Basic White Cardstock – Cut two pieces 3 ⅝” x 4 ⅞”, and Cut 4” x 5 14”, scrap for die cut circle
- Ink: Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso
- Blending Brushes
- Daffodil Delight Twine (retired)
- Iridescent Rhinestone Jewels
- Adhesive: Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals
- Tools: Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
This is a fast and easy card to make, so I hope you’ll give it a try!
Happy Stamping!
Patricia
The January-June Mini Catalog will expire on June 30th and that means it’s time for the Last Chance Products Sale! Items in this catalog are up to 50% off! There are some great deals on a few retiring Designer Series Papers, stamp sets and embellishments! The sale began June 1st, but there is still time to stock up on a few of your retiring favorites! Some products have carried over into the new 2022-2023 Annual Catalog, but any bundled savings (stamp set & dies or stamp set & punch will no longer be offered after June 30th. Check out what is on the list below!
LAST CHANCE PRODUCT LIST
You read that right! During the month of June all kits are on sale! Buy one, Get one 50% off and the best part is that you get the most expensive kit as the 50% off item! Haven’t bought a kit yet? Kits are a great way to make quick and easy projects as everything you need – papers, stamps, ink, embellishments, die cuts – is right in the box! Kits are great for gift giving (you can get a head start on your Christmas gift list!) as well as for having a crafty get together with friends! There are also several kits that are great for kids!
To check out all the kits currently available, click here: Stampin’ Up Kits
This offer is good until June 30th!
NEED SUPPLIES? READY TO ORDER?
Do you like this card and need supplies? The link below contains all the supplies for this card so you can shop for what you need. Simply click here:
Paradise Palms Sunset
You will be directed to a shopping list where you choose the products you’d like to purchase. Once you have chosen what you would like to order, just click on the “Add to Cart” button! You will also have the opportunity to purchase additional products from your wish list too!
If you place an order of $50 or more and use my Host Code I will send you a small gift as a thank you from me! The gift for June is a package of Iridescent Rhinestone Jewels. (Please note: Substitutions may be made if item is not available).
If your order is $150 or more, please do NOT use the Host Code as you will receive Stampin’ Rewards of your own. Rewards start at $15 worth of free products of your choice.
If you need help placing an order, please contact me by using tab the top of this blog post and I will be glad to assist you or place the order for you!
These are the products used for today’s project. If you need more specific information about the products, you can check them out by clicking on the product image below. And don’t forget to use the JUNE HOST CODE: UAQFYG72 when prompted during check-out.
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