By the Tide...

My project today features a card using the By the Tide stamp set.  This is one of my favorites and I especially love the fish stamp.

I wanted to create a fun edge, so I cut off 1-1/2" from the front edge of the card, added a strip of Pool Party card stock, then placed my fish so they would staggered over the edge.  I also rounded all the corners for a smooth, flowy feel.  A couple drops of Chrystal Effects for bubbles (you can see a little better in the second photo) add a nice touch.

Supplies used:
By the Tide and Project Life Remember This stamp sets
Whisper White and Pool Party card stock, Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack
Pool Party, Bermuda Bay and Island Indigo inks
Project Life Corner Punch and Crystal Effects

By The Tide Clear-Mount Stamp Set 129120 Price: $20.00 Breathe in the smell of the sea and discover some of the marvels brought in By the Tide. These clear mount images will have you pining for low tide and the sound of ocean waves. Our clear-mount stamps are made of the same high-quality red rubber as our wood-mount stamps, but they're repositionable. They're precut and ready to go. Temporarily mount these stamps on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for space-saving storage. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). Our premium red rubber will last for years and give a superior stamped impression each time. The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 7 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, e

Project Life Remember This Photopolymer Stamp Set 135786 Price: $16.00 Remember this. Remember that. And remember the sweet moments of your life. It's easy to do when you add this stamp set to your memory keeping. Our top-quality photopolymer stamps have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. They're entirely transparent for perfect image placement, and they adhere well to our clear blocks. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 16 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, g, h

Crystal Effects 101055 Price: $6.25 Create a glossy, lacquered look over images, paper, anything. Also works great as an adhesive to attach buttons and other heavier embellishments. * 2 oz. bottle * Water based for quick and easy cleanup * Dries completely within an hour, depending on how thickly it is applied * Acid free

Punch Corner Project Life 135346 Price: $8.00 Crafting without punches? Inconceivable! Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest and depth to your projects. Our punches are high quality, affordable, and easy to use. Use this punch to round the corners of your Project Life cards, photos, and more. * Image size: 3/16" * Sleek body style * Large surface area offers precise cutting and leverage * Locks to store * Slim and stackable

Single Layer Swaps - Day 2!

I have two more beautiful cards to share with you today.  They both used a collage look, but with different twists on their cards.

The first card is from one of our newest Crew stampers, Vicky Collins!  Vicky used the By the Tide stamp set to make a great background then added her sentiment on top with some of our new Cherry Cobbler Thick Baker's Twine.

This is Vicky's first swap and she did a fantastic job!  Super cute!

Supplies used:
By the Tide and Guy Greetings stamp sets
Night of Navy, Real Red, Tip Top Taupe, Memento Black & Mossy Meadow ink
Whisper White card stock, Cherry Cobbler Thick Baker's Twine

Our next card is from Sylvia Meyer.  She used the Flower Patch stamp set to create a colorful background, then used the Ovals Collection Framelits to make a window for her focal point.

I love how she masked off the edges, then used a marker to make the border.  It's a faux layer!  

The inside sentiment is also the outside sentiment.  I love the little flower embellishment.  Adorable!!!

Supplies used:
Flower Patch stamp set
Flower Fair Framelits Dies (small flower) and Ovals Collection Framelits Dies
Whisper White, Daffodil Delight & Old Olive card stock
Melon Mambo, Memento Black, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive & Tempting Turquoise inks, Tempting Turquoise marker

By The Tide Clear-Mount Stamp Set 129120 Price: $20.00 Breathe in the smell of the sea and discover some of the marvels brought in By the Tide. These clear mount images will have you pining for low tide and the sound of ocean waves. Our clear-mount stamps are made of the same high-quality red rubber as our wood-mount stamps, but they're repositionable. They're precut and ready to go. Temporarily mount these stamps on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for space-saving storage. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). Our premium red rubber will last for years and give a superior stamped impression each time. The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 7 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, e

Flower Patch Photopolymer Bundle 136788 Price: $43.25 Bundle and save! Buy these two coordinating products and save 15%. Flower Patch Photopolymer Stamp Set Oh, the flowers you can make with the images from this set! It's got all the shapes and sizes you'll want plus great greetings and several stems for endless possibilities. * Quantity: 19 photopolymer stamps * Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, d, g, h Flower Fair Framelits Dies Cut a garden of flowers in record time with Thinlits dies and the Big Shot. * 11 dies * Largest image: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" * Use with Big Shot

Ovals Collection Framelits Dies 129381 Price: $27.00 Create die-cut accents and shapes in record time with Framelits dies and the Big Shot. Framelits' open design allows you to place them where you want for precise cutting. Layer several die cuts or use individually. * 7 dies * Largest image: 4-1/4" x 5-1/8" * Use with Big Shot

Product Shares & Triple Layered Stamping!

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We've been playing around with the Triple Layer Stamping Technique recently, so I wanted to share a couple projects with you.  The first is from Crew stamper Mary Harvey.  Her card shows what you can do with a single large stamp.  She used the retired Regarding Dahlias stamp set and heat embossing using Black and White embossing powders.

I love the look of the black and white card and the heat embossing and little tag add just enough accent.  I also love the scalloped card base.  

The second project today is one we made in our workshops this month.  I used the same technique with a collage look using the By the Tide stamp set and a color scheme of Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler and Tip Top Taupe.

By The Tide Clear-Mount Stamp Set 129120 Price: $20.00 Breathe in the smell of the sea and discover some of the marvels brought in By the Tide. These clear mount images will have you pining for low tide and the sound of ocean waves. Our clear-mount stamps are made of the same high-quality red rubber as our wood-mount stamps, but they're repositionable. They're precut and ready to go. Temporarily mount these stamps on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for space-saving storage. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). Our premium red rubber will last for years and give a superior stamped impression each time. The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 7 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, e

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My card for today uses By the Tide and Just Sayin' for a fun masculine card.

The fish was stamped 4 times, only inking the first (and darkest) time.  Quick and cute!

Supplies used:

By the Tide & Just Sayin' stamp sets

Pear Pizzazz, Night of Navy & Whisper White Card Stock, Subtles DSP Stacks

Night of Navy Ink

Word Bubbles Framelits Dies

The last few days have been crazy and full of driving - ugh!  I had picked up Samantha in Conway on Saturday, then Sunday was spent doing laundry and working on Kim's 12th grade year, then I finished up family trips and events for the next 4 years that I didn't put in the college album.  I spent 10 hours on the road yesterday going to Fayetteville and back, so I didn't do anything yesterday.  I bought some post extenders today and assembled the whole album.  I think this will be the biggest.  I have some other Stampin'Up! things to catch up on today, but I'll also be cleaning, straightening, regrouping and getting ready to start on grades 9,10 and 11 tomorrow.  Here are a few pages and the completed album.  The front is plain (I had bought 3 of these red albums a while back), so I may put something on them later.  

I really like using a mixture of the 12x12 full pages with CS or DP and the pocket pages.  That way I get a little more the decoration in, but have a place to put all the extra photos without having to think about decorating each page - yay!

Plus, I've been saving all these Harry Potter, film, graduation and a bazillion other stickers for the past 20 years.  

Hoping to have more to share tomorrow!

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Today's card is from CrEW Stamper Michele Murphy.  This adorable card features the By the Tide stamp set and a fun new technique.

For the background, Michele inked bubble wrap with Whisper White Craft Ink then pressed it on the Island Indigo card stock.  

I love how the fish pop in the cut out center of the card

A little Dazzling Diamonds Glitter makes the card really pop!

Supplies used:

By the Tide stamp set

Island Indigo, Whisper White, Pool Party card stock

Island Indigo, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Crumb Cake and Whisper White Craft ink

Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 2-Way Glue Pen, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, bubble wrap

2-1/2" Circle Punch

By The Tide Clear-Mount Stamp Set 129120 Price: $19.95 Beautifully rendered and exquisitely detailed--who wouldn't want to add this extravagant seven-piece set to their stamp collection? Makes a wonderful gift for ocean and nature-lovers. Coordinates with the 1" Circle Punch. Set Quantity: 7

Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad 101731 Price: $7.50 Use Stampin' Up!'s Craft Stampin' Pads with the assurance that your images will last longer in your scrapbooks and won't hurt your photos in any way. Craft pads come in the softest pastels and the richest colors—perfect for any scrapbooking or craft project. And Craft ink is great for embossing. * Pigment ink * Coordinate with exclusive card stock and accessories * Slightly raised foam pad * 1/2 oz. ink refills available * For use in scrapbooks as well as on wood, fabric, and other craft items * Opaque look on colored card stocks

Today's super cute shadowbox card was made by Tricia Kaplan.

Tricia used the By the Tide stamp set, then sponged on Glossy White card stock to make the water print on the background.  

Here's a closer look.  The hole was cut with the Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies. I will try to get a tutorial posted soon one how to make a shadowbox card.  

Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies 129021 Price: $26.95 Designed to frame around stamped images from the Friendship Preserves Stamp Set, so you can see where to cut the images! Cut single sheets of paper. Largest frame: 4-15/16" x 4-15/16". 6 dies. Use with Big Shot Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, and Multipurpose Platform

By The Tide Clear-Mount Stamp Set 129120 Price: $19.95 Beautifully rendered and exquisitely detailed--who wouldn’t want to add this extravagant seven-piece set to their stamp collection? Makes a wonderful gift for ocean and nature-lovers. Coordinates with the 1" Circle Punch. Set Quantity: 7