The Whale Of A Time Designer Paper was speaking “shells” to me, so I thought I’d give it a try.

The first thing I did was select the pattern of Pretty Peacock Designer Paper, 5 1/4″ X4″. Then, I used the large Seaside Shells Die to cut from Pretty Peacock Cardstock for some snipped seaweed to match the Whale Of A Time Designer Paper.

Friends & Shells

Next, I cut a card base from Pretty Peacock Cardstock, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, along with the frame in the center.

For the frame, I used two Stitched Rectangles Dies, placed them on top of Pretty Peacock Cardstock, and adhered to a Foam Adhesive Sheet.

Prior to attaching the frame to the card front, I prepared another piece of Whale of A Time Designer Paper by stamping the sentiment in Pretty Peacock Ink. The sentiment is from the Friends Are Like Seashells Stamp Set, and perfect to be framed, don’t you think? 

I created the shells using the emboss-resist technique. First, I stamped the shells in VersaMark on Basic White Cardstock, sprinkled with Clear Embossing Powder, and set with the Heat Tool.

Next, I used Blending Brushes to color the shells with Sahara Sand and Blushing Bride Ink. A circular motion made it easy to apply the ink, and afterwards I rubbed the surface with a tissue to remove ink from the embossed lines. The thick, white lines made fussy cutting a breeze, and I adhered the shells on top of the bits of seaweed.

Finally, I added some Whale Of A Time Sequins. Do you see the tiny shells? Aren’t they adorable?! They are my host code gift this month, and you can see how to earn the sequins below.

I was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches.

My January Host Code Gift

Add my Host Code ( 9YBJS4NM ) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of January, and I will send the Whale Of A Time Sequins to you in February.

You will love the colors, plus there are little shells that will go perfectly with the Sand & Sea Suite, pages 40-42 in the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog.

My January Drawing Prize

This month’s drawing will be a $20.00 or less, Stampin’ Up! item of your choice. Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in January.  I’ll announce the winner February 1st.

$20.00

 Would you like to get a 20% discount on everything you order?  Sale-A-Bration is the perfect time to join.

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Thanks for stopping by! Have a delightful day!

Please note: Stampin’ Up’s white cardstock is no longer Whisper White. It is now Basic White, and there are new numbers for ordering.

• BASIC WHITE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK (159276)
• BASIC WHITE 8-1/2″ X 11″ THICK CARDSTOCK (159229)
• BASIC WHITE 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) CARDSTOCK (159231)
• BASIC WHITE MEDIUM ENVELOPES (159236)
• BASIC WHITE NOTE CARDS & ENVELOPES (159232)
• BASIC WHITE 3″ X 3″ (7.6 X 7.6 CM) ENVELOPES (159233)
• BASIC WHITE ASSORTED MEMORIES & MORE CARDS & ENVELOPES (159234)

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