Ahoy, paper crafting enthusiasts! Get ready to ride a wave of creativity with me today as we dive into a fun and sunny card-making project featuring the amazing products from Cardstock Warehouse! There's nothing quite like crafting a little piece of paradise, and with the right supplies, you can transport yourself (and your lucky recipient) straight to the beach. I used Scrapbook.com's Beach Vacation die set and a delightful array of Cardstock Warehouse cardstock, and the result was a vibrant, textured beach scene that I can't wait to share with you. The quality and variety of papers available at Cardstock Warehouse truly elevate any project, and this card is a perfect example of how their selection can bring your creative vision to life.
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To create this little slice of seaside bliss, I started by gathering a beautiful mix of Cardstock Warehouse papers. For the sky, I chose the shimmering Aquamarine Starre cardstock, which instantly evokes the sparkle of the ocean, cutting it with an A2-sized die. Next, I selected Stone Colorplan cardstock for the sand and used a border die from the "Beach Vacation" set to create a fun, textured edge. I also die-cut the adorable palm trees, beach ball, sun, beach chair, and umbrella from various brightly colored Cardstock Warehouse papers. To add depth, I assembled the chair, umbrella, and beach ball, but for the sun and palm trees, I first added Mustard Seed Distress Ink to the sun and Mowed Lawn Distress Ink to the palm fronds.
To give the sand a realistic, textured feel, I distressed the bottom half of the Stone cardstock with Vintage Photo Distress Ink, letting the color gradually fade towards the top. Then came the fun part—splattering! I squished some Vintage Photo ink onto my glass mat, spritzed it with water, and used a paintbrush to flick splatters onto the sand, repeating with white paint for even more dimension. Once dry, I adhered the shimmering Aquamarine sky to a card base, then glued the textured sand panel in place. Finally, I layered all the die-cut elements onto the scene using a mix of liquid glue and foam adhesive for added dimension, trimming any pieces that extended beyond the card edge. The result is a charming and tactile beach scene that perfectly captures the joy of a sunny getaway, all thanks to the fantastic selection at Cardstock Warehouse!
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