I’m especially excited to share today’s card with you, because it’s an early release from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog, the Waves of the Ocean Collection, available now! Watch the video below for complete details. You’ll find all of the new collection supplies in my Product List below.

Pelican Birthday Card

Knowing I wanted to design a card with this new collection, I decided to use the Paper Player’s sketch.

This is how I planned to use the sketch with the Stitched Rectangles Dies. The card base is Thick Basic White Cardstock, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.

I used the largest Stitched Rectangles Die to cut the first layer of Waves of the Ocean Designer Paper. The next layer was cut with the third largest Stitched Rectangles Die from another pattern of the Waves of the Ocean DSP.  The next layer was cut from Blue Foil from the collection, which I embossed with the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder. Beware: embossing foil is so much fun, it can become an addiction.     

Once the the first three layers were glued to the card front, I stamped two pelicans, from the Waves of Inspiration Stamp Set, in Night of Navy Ink on Basic White Cardstock. I used a Stitched Rectangles Die for cutting one pelican, and a Waves Die to cut the second pelican. Then, I attached the die-cut pelican, with Dimensionals, to the first pelican on the rectangle, and attached the rectangle with Dimensionals.

I also stamped “Happy Birthday” in Night of Navy Ink, and used the smallest Stitched Rectangles Die for cutting. Then, I backed it with cardstock for sturdiness, and glued it just beneath “irthda.” 

The Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels in the collection are so pretty, I had to add three for a final touch of sparkle. I need to point out that the jewels, designer paper, and foil, are only available during the early release period (March 1- May 2) or as long as supplies last. The stamp set and dies will be in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog, available May 3, 2022.

Here is a Stampin’ Up! video that shares details of the Waves of the Ocean Collection. Watch and enjoy!

My March Host Code Gift

Just type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the  Checks & Dots Embossing Folders in April. They are perfectly sized to fit the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine that is 20% off the month of March. 

I’m vacationing in the desert in March and April, but I have my Stampin’ Up! supplies, and I’ll continue working (playing).

Don’t miss our special sale this month!

Product List