Whimsy Stamps - Shark Snack

Hello there!   Was it just me?... what happened to July? 🤔   To kick off August and cap off shark week (an annual pop-culture event dedicated to shark theme programs on the Discovery Channel), I have a funny ocean scene accordion pop-up card to share today using products from Whimsy Stamps (WS). 

Wanting to show off the large shark from the Shark Snack die set as much as possible, this card is 5x7-inches. To create the card base, two 5x7-inch and two 4x5-inch panels were trimmed from Bristol paper.  The back 5x7-inch and the two 4x5-inch side panels were ink blended with Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean and Mermaid Lagoon distress oxide inks (DOx).  Splattered them with water and blot with a paper towel for texture.   On the back panel, ink blended whatever inks were remaining on the blender brushes over the Sun Rays stencil.  The front window opening was created next, using the A2 size Bubbly die and partial die cutting technique to stretch across the longer width.  To make it a bit sturdier, trimmed Bristol paper to 4.5x6.5-inches, repeated the partial die cutting then glued it behind.  For the two side panels, scored every half inch along the 4" side, the. accordion fold them. 

The shark body layers and fin were die cut from light gray cardstock and the fin and top layer ink blended with dark gray dye ink.  The facial details and teeth were die cut from white.  Coloured the iris and pupil/eyebrow with a red and black marker, respectively. The sea vegetation from Build-an-Ocean die set were die cut from white and ink blended with Twisted Citron/Mowed Lawn and Squeezed Lemonade/Spiced Marmalade distress inks (DI).  For the inside base layers to attach these plants to, trimmed thick white paper to 1.25x7.5-inch strips and scored from each end at 3/8".  Next, wavy hand cut the strips, then ink blended Antique Linen/Brushed Corduroy DI or Mermaid Lagoon DOx.  Was panning to add more plants, but it was too busy and distracting. 

"Yummy" was die cht from white and ombré ink blended with Lumberjack Plaid DI   The Running Scared diver character was die cut from black cardstock.  Assembled the card together to finish. 

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Challenges:

The Four Seasons - August AG Summer 

Tic Tac Toe - #298 Featured Designer Felicity  (middle row - Beach, Free, Fun Fold)

Jolly Snowman

Hello there.  It's still Christmas in July, and I have a CAS (clean and simple) Christmas card to share using an oldie, but goodie stamp from Purple Onion Designs (POD).   For those not familiar with this cutie, meet Jolly (snowman looking up).  

Jolly was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on X-Press It paper, coloured with Copic Sketch markers then masked.  Ink blended Water Hyacinth fresh dye ink from Altenew (ALT) then die cut the panel down with the Blanket Stitched Rectangle from Pinkfresh Studio (PFS) for a decorative edge.  

Copic markers used:

carrot nose - YR12/16/23/27, E08 

scarf/pocket - B60/63/66 

twig arms - E31/25/29 

buttons - N7 

snow/shading - B0000/000/00, C00/0/1

And I couldn't think of a more appropriate greeting wish (retired Poppy Stamps) from Jolly. 😉  It was black heat embossed using Versafine Onyx Black ink and clear glitter embossing powder for a bit of sparkle.  Adhered the panel onto a white card base then added falling snow with a white gel pen to finish. 

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Challenges:

CAS Christmas - July 2026: Snowman 

Inkspirational - #372 Word Prompt: Christmas in July 

BYSCH - Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party 

Peace on Earth - #116 AG Christmas 

Simply Clean & Simple - AG CAS + optional Birthday (creative licence - Jesus' birthday? 😁)

Addicted to Stamps and More - #522 Christmas 

CRAFT - #785 Christmas  

Simon Says Stamp - Every Happiness

Hello there.  The new EVERY HAPPINESS release from Simin Says Stamp (SSS) has officially dropped!  

First up is a refreshing lemon card featuring Squeeze You stamp, Squeeze You stencils and Paper Cut Word Mix 1 dies.  There is a coordinating die set, too. 

The image was stamped with Fadeout no-line colouring ink on Bristol paper then ink blended three shades of each dye ink colour (yellow, brown and green) through the layering stencils.  Used Copic Sketch marker YR24 to add dimpling texture to the lemons. 

The panel was then die cut down with a Stitched Rectangle.  Stamped the sentiment in the bottom right corner with Versafine Onyx Black ink then heat embossed with clear glitter embossing powder (EP).  The "Love You" word die was then die cut from the panel and three more times from plain thick white paper to do the eclipse (aka camouflage or hidden) die cut technique.  Assembled onto a white card base to finish. 

My next card is a simple floral card featuring the Alstroemeria Blooms embossing folder (EF) and the Paper Cut Word Mix 1 die set again.  I must admit this did not turn out as I had hoped.  Perhaps it's because the cardstock and ink colours were not a good match(?). 🤔 

Anyway, Blueberry Mist cardstock was embossed with the EF  then ink blended with Blue Mountain inks for a spotlight effect.  Applied white Unicorn pigment ink direct-to-paper over the raised areas next before splattering with diluted white gouache paint for some texture.  Die cut "hello" and its shadow next from Bristol paper then ombré ink blended it with the same inks.  Inked it with VersaMark next then heat embossed with clear glitter EP.  Assembled the card onto a white card base to finish. 

My final card is a birthday card featuring the Cow Cuties stamp set. The cows and hats were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on X-Press It paper, coloured with Copic Sketch markers then fussy cut out.   There is a coordinating die set. 

The back panel is Neenah Solar White 110 lb. cardstock.  Stamped the fence/hay pike in in a circle cutout and coloured it with Copic Sketch markers. Masked it then ink blended green and blue dye inks for the grass and sky, respectively.  Added grass blades/details with a G28 Copic Sketch marker.  Black heat embossed the sentiment with clear EP, then assembled the card onto a white card base to finish. 

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Challenges 

card 1 

Just Add Ink - #790 Dies and/or Stencils (both)   

Stencil Fun - AG Stenciks + optional Pattern   

The Four Seasons - July AG Summer (lemons for lemonade)

Papercraft - #132 Good Enough to Eat 

card 2 

Happy House - #80 Lily 

card 3 

Craft Rocket - #138 Animals 

Grand Dahlia Birthday

Hello everyone.  I am sharing a floral birthday card made for a crafty friend whose birthday was yesterday... hope it was awesome, my friend!  I used the gorgeous Grand Dahlia layering die set from Altenew (ALT) in her favourite colour red for her card. 

 

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The petal layers and leaves were die cut from white paper and ink blended with distress inks (DI).  When done, splattered them with diluted white gouache paint for some texture.  

DI used:

petals - Salwater Taffy, Lumberjack Plaid, Black Soot 

leaves - Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn 

 

Next, embossed a Bristol panel with the Traces of Yesterday 3D embossing folder (EF).  Love how "timeless" (pun intended) and versatile this EF is!  Assembled the card ono a white card base then added a Happy Birthday foil greeting white tab from Memory Box to finish.  

Main products used for my card are linked below.  Please note compensated affiliate links are used in this post at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase through them.  I appreciate your support.  Thank you for stopping by. 

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Challenges

A Cut Above - AG Dies 2nd Anniversary  

Triple B - AG Birds, Blooms & Butterflies  (blooms) 

Beautiful Blossoms - AG Florals + optional Mood Board #43 

Can You Handle the Pressure - AG EF + twist of Stars and/or Stripes  

AAA Birthday - #87 For Girls 

The Sisterhood of Crafters - July 2026: Flowers 

Tic Tac Tac Toe - #297 Featured Designer Team O (left diagonal down - Friendship, Free, Embossing &  middle row across - Any Color, Free, Sentiment) 

Guest Designer for All About Papercraft Challenge #7 - Friendship

Hello there.  I’m excited to be guest designing (GD) this month at All About Papercraft (AAP) for their challenge #7 - FRIENDSHIP. 

My card was based on sentiment “if friends were flowers, I’d pick you”, but I could not find that stamp anywhere! 😟  So a recent favourite from the Sweet Friendship stamp set by Simon Says Stamp (SSS) was used in its place for my card.  

That sentiment was stamped on Bristol paper with Versafine Onyx Black ink and then heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  The rest of the main products were from Spellbinder (SB).  The sentiment was die cut out with the Essential Arches.  Salvaged Patina distress ink was then ombré ink blended from the top and excess ink wiped off with a paper towel (emboss resist).  Die cut an arch frame also from Bristol paper and mounted it on top.  

The Wild Coneflowers and dry embossed Cascading Dots background were in my stash after this daisy bouquets card.  The flower petal layers were ink blended with pink and/or yellow dye inks.  The pink ink was used as the shadow ink on the yellow flowers, resulting in the orange colour you see.  The foliage were die cut from green cardstock, and coloured with Copic Sketch markers (YG61/63/67) to give them better definition and dimension.  The flower centers were also coloured with Copic Sketch markers (Y15/17, YR23/24/27, E18). and glittery texture added to them with a white gel pen.  Assembled the card onto a white card base to finish

I want to thank Kerry and the AAP design team (DT) for having me as a GD.  Need more inspiration to join us?  Check out projects from the DT HERE.  Main products used for my card are linked below for your convenience.  Please note compensated affiliate links were used throughout this post at no extra cost to you should you decide to make a purchase through them. I appreciate your support!   Thank you for stopping by. Hope to see you in the gallery. 

Challenges: 

Beautiful Blossoms - AG Florals + optional  Mood Board #42 

Addicted to Stamps and More - #520 Die Cuts and/or Stencils  

Can You Handle the Pressure - AG EF + twist of Purple   

Double D - Potpourri (flowers, colours, arch shape)

Triple B - July AG  Birds, Blooms, Butterflies  (blooms)

Make My Monday - #291 Blend 2 or 3 colours  (pink, yellow, aqua)

The Four Seasons - July AG Sumner   

Tic Tac Toe - #296 Featured Designer Rosanne (left diagonal up - Layers, Die Cuts, Summer Colors)