SAIL THE OCEAN

I know that there are still a couple of weeks of summer left, but since today is Labor Day, it always seems like the official beginning of Fall.  However, I'm not giving up so easily on summer! So, this week, I'm featuring the Oceanfront Stamp Set.  I want at least one more week of enjoying all things water and what better way to do that than with a Stamp Set called Oceanfront.

Today's card uses an old favorite Fun-Fold called a Joy Fold.  This is a super easy fun-fold, and today's card combines the Oceanfront and Let's Set Sail Stamp Sets with the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper. 

I could celebrate Labor Day, but since I don't really have any Labor Day traditions, I'm just going to celebrate that it is still "officially" summer with a sail on the ocean!  How do you celebrate Labor Day?  Do you have Labor Day Traditions?

A Joy Fold card is basically made up of two separate simple cards.  The large Thick Basic White base card is made with a 1/2-flap on the front.  I thought these two Pacific Point patterns from the Celebrate Everything DSP were a bit nautical -- or at least could be made to work with a nautically themed card.  The inside of the large base is covered with the Chevron Design and the 1/2-flap is covered with the Checked Design.  Both are matted on Pacific Point.

The Small card is made with Pacific Point cardstock and measures 3" x 8-1/2" and is scored at 4-1/4".  The fold of the small card is on the right and basically interweaves with large card base.

The scene on the front of the small card was made with stamps from the Oceanfront Stamp Set.  The water, made with Pacific Point ink, was stamped-off several times so it was not so dark.  The sky is stamped with Petal Pink.

I chose the sentiment, "faith over fear" from Charming Sentiments because for me to go sailing on the ocean in a little sailboat boat like this, I would need a LOT of Faith to conquer my Fear!  My personal opinion is that the larger the body of water, the bigger the boat needs to be!  LOL

Actually, I do love this sentiment.  There is so much in life where we need to rely on our faith to conquer our fears.

For the inside, I added another sentiment from Charming Sentiments.  I thought it seemed appropriate to pair with the Faith over Fear sentiment.

If you would like a FREE TUTORIAL for this card, one is available to download at this link.

A complete list of the products I used is shown below.  For more information on any product, just click on the image to learn more.

Product List

Oceanfront Photopolymer Stamp Set [157862]	Let's Set Sail Bundle (English) [157906]	Charming Sentiments Bundle (English) [158734]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]
Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [111350]	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Celebrate Everything 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159913]
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad [147098]	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108]	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad [147102]	1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Cotton Ribbon Combo Pack [158140]

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SAILING WITH THE WIND

I think the card today is made with a very "Nautically" expected color combination.  Night of Navy and Sahara Sand seems to be a common color combination used on nautical cards, so, I decided to just go with the flow -- or maybe with the wind.

First, I tore a couple of pieces of Sahara Sand to create my sandy beach.  I added speckles by flicking the cover of my Sahara Sand Stampin' Write Marker across the brush end of the marker. This takes a bit of practice, and it is not very predictable where the speckles are going to end up so don't wear a white shirt when using this technique!  Next, I used a sponge dauber to ink the torn edges

The water is stamped with Balmy Blue ink.  To make the clouds I used one of the Basic Border dies to create a mask from copy paper.  I then used my Blending Brush and Balmy Blue ink to make the clouds.

The Bakers Twine that I have wrapped around the bottom portion of the card front is an old, retired Bakers Twine that I have been hoarding.  It's time to start using it.  I believe we should use those things we have so I need to do a better job and stop hoarding embellishments that I love.

The sentiment is from Let's Set Sale, but the die cut was made with a die from Heron Dies.

For the inside of the card, I repeated the same sailboat as on the card front.  It is stamped with Night of Navy for the boat and Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight Ink for the sails.  You can also see a portion of my coordinating envelope which has the same design.

I hope you have enjoyed this week's cards made with the Let's Set Sail Bundle.  I am not a sailor, but it does make me want to get out on my Pontoon boat and enjoy the water.

If desired, you can download a FREE tutorial at this link.

A list of products used on the card is shown below.  The Bakers Twine is Retired.

Product List

Let's Set Sail Bundle (English) [157906]	Basic Borders Dies [155558]	Heron Dies [158896]	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121043]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [147117]	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101]	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094]
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers [147158]	Into The Clouds Embossing Folder [159171]	Sponge Daubers [133773]	Blending Brushes [153611]
Night Of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker's Twine [149483]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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LET'S SET SAIL - ABSTRACT BEAUTY

Today's Let's Set Sail card has a different feel from Monday's card.  Monday's card was bold and colorful while today's card is calm with pastel colors.

This card is a Double Z-Fold card and for this Fun Fold Style I always like to use designer series paper.  For today's card I used the Abstract Beauty Designer Series Paper.  This paper is in the January - June Mini and is currently on the Last Chance List for 50% off.  It is beautiful designer paper!  To see more of the patterns, click on the Product List link below.

I also used the new Charming Sentiments Bundle for the sentiment on this card.  This new bundle comes with dies that cut out each sentiment, so it looks like it was fussy cut!  This sentiment bundle is definitely in my Top 5 favorite items in the new catalog.

The sky was made with Balmy Blue and Polished Pink ink and a Blending Brush.

The sails were punched from the Abstract Beauty designer series paper, and, like Monday's card, I drew the lines on the sail with a glimmer gel pen to provide the illusion of curvature.

Here is a better view of the partially open Double Z-Fold Fun Fold.  This fun fold is actually very easy to make and once you decide which Designer Series Paper you want to use, they come together quickly.

If you would like a Tutorial with the cutting and scoring dimensions and step-by-step directions on how to make the Double Z Fun Fold you can download one at this link.

The picture below shows the card lying flat so that you can see each section more clearly.

What do you think of this card?  I'd love to hear your comments.

Below is a list of the Products used on today's card.  And don't forget, the Abstract Beauty DSP is on the Last Chance List for 50% off.  Last Chance items are only available while supplies last, so don't wait too long, and miss out!

Product List

Let's Set Sail Bundle (English) [157906]	Charming Sentiments Bundle (English) [158734]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Abstract Beauty 4" X 6" (10.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [158039]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [155712]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels [159396]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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