Fish and Fowl!

(playing with the Beauty of the Deep and Hey Chuck Bundles)

Hello!  Today I am sharing a few card projects I worked on this week using the Stampin' Up! Beauty of the Deep Bundle (item 161237) - which includes the Beauty of the Deep stamp set (item 161233) and co-ordinating Beauty of the Deep dies (item 161237), and the Hey Chuck Bundle (item 161553) - which includes the Hey Chuck stamp set (item 161549) and co-ordinating Hey Chuck dies (item 161552).  As with all stamp/die bundles the stamp sets and dies can of course be purchased individually but when purchased together using the Bundle item number there is the 10% Bundle Savings!

Beauty of the Deep stamp set - 161233

(Bundle - 161237)

Beauty of the Deep dies - 161236

(Bundle - 161237)

Hey Chuck stamp set - 161549

(Bundle - 161553)

Hey Chuck dies - 161552

(Bundle - 161553)

Just a quick note about the standard tools and supplies I used to complete my projects this week:

• Paper Trimmer (item 152392) - for cutting cardstock and paper (can also be used for scoring);
• stylus and scoreboard (Simply Scored Scoring Tool - item 122334) - for scoring fold lines on cardstock card bases - once the cards are folded on the score line I sharpen the folds by burnishing with a Bone Folder (item 102300);
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (item 149653) - for all die cutting and embossing;
• Paper Snips Scissors (item 103579) - for additional trimming/snipping of die cuts;
• Take Your Pick Tool (item 144107) - the paper piercer and tacky putty tips are great for picking up/placing small embellishments and die cuts, and the Brush Tip (item 149655) is great when using a detailed die - with the die cut in the die the brush is run over the back of the die helping to dislodge small pieces from the die cut; and
• for the main adhesive, Multipurpose Liquid Glue (item 110755).

The stamped and coloured images were stamped on watercolour paper using Stazon Jet Black Ink (item 101406) and coloured using the following Stampin' Inks:

• for the fish:  Pumpkin Pie (item 147086), Sweet Sorbet (159216), Daffodil Delight (item 147094), Basic Gray (item 149165), and Lost Lagoon (item 161678).  To add a little shimmer I painted the coloured fish with Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (item 141897);
• for the roosters:  Pecan Pie (item 161665), Sweet Sorbet, Lost Lagoon, Shaded Spruce (item 147088), Starry Sky (item 159212), Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green (item 147095), Basic Gray, and Berry Burst (item 147143);
• for the anchor and skateboard:  Pecan Pie and Basic Gray.

On two of the "fish" cards I also added one (or three!) fish that were stamped and die cut using the Gone Fishing Bundle (item 161542) - the Bundle includes the Gone Fishing stamp set (item 161535) and co-ordinating Gone Fishing dies (item 161541).  These fish were also stamped on watercolour paper using Stazon Jet Black Ink,coloured with the Stampin' inks as set out above, and "painted" with the Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush.

Gone Fishing stamp set - 161535

(Bundle - 161542)

Gone Fishing dies - 161541

(Bundle - 161542)

A fun technique I used on a few of the cards was inking one side of the opened embossing folder before embossing the cardstock - I just dragged the ink pad across the folder - the raised portions of the design on the embossing folder get inked and when run through the Cut & Emboss Machine the ink is pressed into the recessed portions of the design on the cardstock (ie the brick grout lines).  It can be messy but that is half the fun too! An alternative technique is to sponge ink over an embossed piece of cardstock and this will apply the ink to the raised portions of the design on the cardstock - and of course the two techniques can be combined!

Envelopes were made using an envelope punch board and current and retired Designer Series Papers - ribbon/twine/paper ribbon from my stash was used to embellish the envelopes.

On with the projects!

Additional supplies used to complete this 4 1/8" x 5 1/4" top-fold card:

• Shaded Spruce cardstock (item 146981) for the card base, and sentiment strips;
• Very Vanilla Thick cardstock (item 144237) for the inside panel;
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (item 132708) to stamp the sentiments - both from the Gorgeously Made stamp set (item 161193);
• Crumb Cake cardstock (item 120953) for the 5" x 3 1/4" embossed panel - embossed using the Stripes Embossing Folder from Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders (item 157980) and Pecan Pie ink (item 161665);
• watercolour paper for the two circle frames, underwater background scene, and die cut coral and foliage;
• circle dies from Stylish Shapes dies (item 159183) to cut the two circle frames and the underwater scene;
• long narrow banner die from Stylish Shapes dies to cut the "Thank You" sentiment strip - both ends torn - the front sentiment strip was cut using the Paper Trimmer and the flag end cut using Paper Snips Scissors;
• Around The Bend dies (item 160649) to cut the two leafy stems and the double leaf;
• Stazon Jet Black Ink (item 101406) to stamp the foliage on underwater scene;
• Shaded Spruce ink (item 147088) to colour the die cut coral and foliage - ink dabbed on with a sponge (Sponge Daubers - item 133773 - work great for this, especially on smaller die cuts).  I lightly spritzed the large coloured coral die cut with water (Stampin' Spritzers - item 126185), blotting dry with paper towel and then sponging a little Pecan Pie ink (item 161665);
• Pecan Pie ink to colour the circle frames - also spritzed with water and blotted dry with paper towel; 
• Shaded Spruce ink and Starry Sky ink (item 159212) to colour the underwater scene;
• approximately 2 3/4" diameter circle of acetate (Window Sheets - item 142314) - glued to the back of the double circle frame.  After gluing the two fish to the underwater scene that circle was then glued to the back of the double circle frame - I tried to be careful with the glue so that none would get on the acetate window!; and
• four large Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots (item 159082) added to the port hole window.

The Pecan Pie/Very Vanilla patterned paper used for the envelope is from the Let's Go Fishing 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (item 161534).

Additional supplies used to complete this 4 1/8" x 4 3/4" top-fold card:

• Pretty Peacock cardstock (item 150880) for the card base and sentiment banner;
• Basic White cardstock (item 159276) for the inside panel;
• watercolour paper for the underwater scene, circle frame, "punched circle" wave border, and die cut coral, grass, and leafy stem;
• circle dies from Stylish Shapes dies (item 159183) to cut the circle frame;
• small banner die from Stylish Shapes dies to cut the sentiment banner;
• Around The Bend dies (item 160649) to cut the leafy stem and the "punched circle" wave border;
• grass die from the retired Honeybee Blooms dies (item 157951) to cut the tall grass;
• Stazon Jet Black Ink (item 101406) to stamp the foliage on underwater scene, and the "Hello" sentiment from the Gorgeously Made stamp set (item 161193);;
• Lost Lagoon ink (item 161678) to stamp the dots on the card front (full strength), and on inside panel (used 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation stamping), and colour the underwater foliage, die cut border, small coral, leafy branch and grass - the border die cut was spritzed with water (Stampin' Spritzers - item 126185), blotted dry with paper towel, more Lost Lagoon ink sponged around the edges, and "sparkle splattered" by rapping the Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (item 141897) against my Bone Folder;
• Starry Sky ink (item 159212) - sponged over underwater scene (after foliage was coloured) then lightly spritzed with water and blotted dry with paper towel - also "sparkle splattered" with Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush;
• Pecan Pie ink (item 161665) to colour circle frame - again spritzed with water and blotted dry with paper towel; and
• Pool Party dot from Glossy Dot Assortment (item 158827) added to sentiment banner.

For the envelope I used a piece of the Lost Lagoon/Pretty Peacock patterned paper from the Masterfully Made 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (item 161192).

Additional supplies used to complete this 4" x 6 15/16" top-fold card:

• Azure Afternoon cardstock (item 161719) for the card base and sentiment banner;
• Basic White Thick cardstock (item 159229) for matting panels (edges scraped with the blade of my craft knife) and inside panel;
• Pumpkin Pie cardstock (item 105117) for the 3" x 5 13/16" embossed panel - embossed using the Splatters Embossing Folder from Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders (item 157980);
• Azure Afternoon patterned paper from Masterfully Made 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (item 161192) for the 1 3/4" x 4" front panel, and 7/8" x 5 1/2" strip for inside panel;
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (item 132708) to stamp the sentiment - from the Gorgeously Made stamp set (item 161193); 
• long narrow banner die from Stylish Shapes dies (item 159183) to cut the sentiment banner; and
• Mini Stampin' Dimensionals (item 144108) to attach the sentiment banner.

To complete this 4 1/4" x 3 1/2" top-fold collage card I used the following additional supplies:

• Berry Burst cardstock (item 144243) for the card base;
• Basic Black cardstock (item 121045) for the matting panels;
• Basic White cardstock (item 159276) for the inside panel;
• watercolour paper for the collage panel - cut using the largest rounded corner rectangle die from the Nested Essentials dies (item 161597) - and the sentiment strip (used Paper Trimmer to cut and then tore both ends);
• Stazon Jet Black Ink (item 101406) to stamp the underwater foliage and the fractured text stamp (from the Gorgeously Made stamp set - item 161193) on the die cut watercolour paper panel, and the "Hello" sentiment (also from the Gorgeously Made stamp set);
• Granny Apple Green ink (item 147095) to colour the underwater foliage, and Pumpkin Pie ink (item 147086), Lost Lagoon ink (item 161678), and Berry Burst ink (item 147143) to colour the collage panel (these inks applied with a paint brush and water); and
• Pumpkin Pie ink to colour the torn sentiment strip.

For the envelope I used another small leftover piece from the recently retired Perfectly Penciled 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (item 159244).

To complete this 4" x 3 1/2" top-fold card I used the following additional supplies:

• Azure Afternoon cardstock (item 161719) for the card base and sentiment banner;
• Basic White cardstock (item 159276) for the inside panel;
• watercolour paper for the torn notebook page panel and the embossed circle;
• notebook edge die from Gorgeously Made dies (item 161202) to cut the top edge of the torn watercolour paper panel; 
• Berry Burst ink (item 147143) to stamp the fractured text stamp from the Gorgeously Made stamp set (item 161193) on the notebook edge torn watercolour paper panel - after the text was stamped I sponged more Berry Burst ink over the panel, spritzing lightly with water (Stampin' Spritzers - item 125185), blotting dry with paper towel and then sponging more Berry Burst ink around the edges;
• Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (item 161600) and Basic Gray ink (item 149165) to emboss watercolour paper - circle cut from a larger embossed panel using the 2 9/16" diameter circle die from the Stylish Shapes dies (item 159183) - after die cutting more Basic Gray ink was sponged over the embossed image;
• Stazon Jet Black Ink (item 101406) to stamp the "Congrats" sentiment, from the Gone Fishing stamp set (item 161535); 
• long narrow banner die from Stylish Shapes dies to cut the sentiment banner; and
• Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker (item 162481) to add splatters to the card front by flicking the brush tip against the marker lid.

For the envelope I used a piece of the Berry Burst patterned paper from the Masterfully Made 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (item 161192) - definitely one of my favourites of the new Designer Series Papers!

The Gorgeously Made stamp set and the Gorgeously Made dies are also available together in the Gorgeously Made Bundle (item 161203).

And finally . . . two "fowl" cards for Father's Day!

Additional supplies used to complete this 5" x 5" side-fold card:

• Basic Black cardstock (item 121045) for the card base;
• Lost Lagoon cardstock (item 133679) for the front panel and inside panel;
• Pecan Pie cardstock (item 161717) for the embossed 4 1/2" x 2" panel and the sentiment square;
• Pebbled Path cardstock (item 161722) for the sentiment circle;
• watercolour paper for the 4 3/4" x 2 1/2" embossed panel, torn notebook edge panel, and cross hatch die cut on the inside panel;
• Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (item 161600) and Basic Gray ink (item 149165) to emboss the watercolour paper panel - additional Basic Gray ink was sponged over the embossed panel;
• Timber 3D Embossing Folder (item 156406) and Pecan Pie ink (item 161665) to emboss the Pecan Pie cardstock panel - additional Pecan Pie ink sponged over the embossed panel;
• notebook edge die from Gorgeously Made dies (item 161202) to cut the top edge of the torn watercolour paper panel;
• Pecan Pie ink to stamp the fractured text stamp (from the Gorgeously Made stamp set - item 161193) on the watercolour paper panel - additional Pecan Pie ink was sponged over the panel, lightly spritzed with water (Stampin' Spritzers - item 126185) and blotted dry with paper towel.  Using a paintbrush and the coloured water from cleaning my paintbrush after painting with Lost Lagoon ink (item 161678) I flicked Lost Lagoon coloured water droplets over the panel;
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (item 132708) to stamp the sentiments - both from the Gone Fishing Stamp set (item 161535)l;
• 1 15/16" square die and 2 1/8" diameter circle die from Stylish Shapes dies (item 159183) to cut the sentiment square and circle respectively;
• Chic dies (item 158815) to cut the cross hatch die cut from watercolour paper - sponged with Pecan Pie ink;
• Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker (item 162481) to add splatters to Lost Lagoon cardstock panels by flicking the brush tip against the marker lid; and
• three Basic Gray dots from Classic Matte Dots (item 158146) added to the bottom right corner of the front panel.

The woodgrain patterned paper used for the envelope is from the retired In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (item 152494).  :Leftover Designer Series Paper always comes in handy!

To complete this 5" x 3 3/4" top-fold card I used the following additional supplies:

• Boho Blue cardstock (item 161724) for the card base and sentiment panels - the edges of the 4" x 1 11/16" front panel were scraped with the blade of my craft knife;
• Pretty Peacock cardstock (item 150880) for the matting panel (edges scraped with the blade of my craft knife);
• Pecan Pie cardstock (item 161717) for the embossed panel - embossed using the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (item 156406) and Pecan Pie ink (item 161665) - additional Pecan Pie ink sponged over the embossed panel and "sparkle splattered" by rapping the Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (item 141897) against my Bone Folder;
• Pretty Peacock patterned paper from the Hello, Irresistible 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (item 161139 - one of the Online Exclusives) for the torn 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" (widest point) front panel and 2 3/4" x 3 1/2" (longest point) inside panel - edges sponged with Pecan Pie ink;
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (item 132708) to stamp the sentiments - both from the Gone Fishing stamp set (item 161535);
• 2 1/8" x 1 1/2" rounded corner rectangle die from Nested Essentials dies (item 161597) to cut the inside sentiment panel - edges sponged with Pecan Pie ink; and
• three Sweet Sorbet shaded dots from the recently retired 2022-2024 In Colour Matte Decorative Dots (item 159186) added to the embossed Pecan Pie cardstock panel.

I used a piece of Pretty Peacock patterned paper from Earthen Elegance 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (item 161503) for the envelope.

Thank you for visiting my blog!  As always I had a lot of fun working these card projects!

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Have fun creating!

Laurel

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