Hey there, fellow paper crafters! Today, I am beyond excited to share with you a fun and vibrant project that will surely bring a smile to your face. In this blog post, we will be diving into the world of papercraft to create a stunning Crushed Curry colour birthday greeting card for my seven-year-old grandson. Picture this: two stamped dolphins frolicking around a bright coloured paper coral reef. Let’s get started!
I am joining the Art With Heart Stampin’ Up! Team in the Crumb Cake colour hop, where you will find 10+ creative card ideas!
Materials You’ll Need
Before we begin our creative journey, let’s gather all the necessary materials. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Shy Shamrock coloured cardstock
- Basic White cardstock
- Friendly Fins stamp set and die bundle
- Basic Grey and Memento Black ink pads
- Trimmer
- Multipurpose Adhesive glue
- Dimensionals
- Embellishments
Step 1: Creating the Card Base
To start off our project, grab the Shy Shamrockcoloured cardstock and fold it in half to create the card base. This vibrant shade of green will serve as the perfect backdrop for our underwater scene.
Step 2: Stamping the Dolphins
Now, let’s dive into the world of stamping! Take out your Friendly Fins stamp set and select the adorable dolphin stamp that captures the playful spirit of our project. Ink up the stamps with Basic Grey ink pads in, and carefully press them onto a separate piece of white cardstock. Ink up the body stamp image with Basic Grey ink and carefully stamp inside the dolphin outline.
Step 3: Creating the Coral Reef
Ah, the coral reef – a vibrant and bustling underwater world! With your Friendly Fins die set in hand, choose a variety of coral designs in different shapes and sizes. Grab your Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo and Shy Shamrock card stock and die cut the reef, coral and seaweed. Ink up the rock stamp with Basic Grey, and stamp onto Basic White card stock. Ink up the rock fill stamp with Early Expresso, stamp off onto a piece of scrap paper before stamping inside the outline. Using Crushed Curry markers hand colour the coral attached to the rock and then die cut using your Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine. Let your creativity flow as you build a colourful and whimsical coral reef that will transport anyone who sees it to an enchanting underwater paradise!
Step 4: Adding Colour to the Scene
Now that we have our dolphins and coral reef, it’s time to add some life to our scene! Take out your Memento Black ink and stamp the fish. Colour with Crushed Curry markers before using the die to cut out. On a 10 cm x 6.8 cm piece of Basic White card stock, die cut the bubbles in the top right hand corner. Using a blending brush and Summer Splash, gently blend from the bottom edge up to the top, creating a beautiful oceanic backdrop. The blending from dark to light will mimic the movement of water, allowing the colours to blend seamlessly together.
Step 5: Assembling the Card
Once you are satisfied with the colours and vibrancy of your underwater scene, die cut out the dolphins and emboss an 8.5 cm x 12.8 cm Basic White piece of card stock with the Swirl embossing folder. Now, it’s time to bring everything together! Using adhesive glue, attach the Summer Splash blending brush piece to the embossed layer. Assemble your coral reef on top of these layers. Place images strategically to cover the straight line of the coloured card stock behind the coral reef. Finally, adhere the dolphins so they look as though they are frolicking above the reef.
Step 6: Adding Finishing Touches
To complete our masterpiece, let’s add some finishing touches! Choose a birthday sentiment stamp that convey your heartfelt wishes for your recipient. Stamp them onto a separate piece of 10 cm x 14.3 cm Basic White card stock and adhere to the inside of your card.
If you want to take your card to another level of sparkle and shine, feel free to add some embellishments like sequins or rhinestones. These little details will make your card truly stand out and add an extra touch of magic!
🎥 Watch the Video Tutorial 🎥
Let’s Get Crafty: Your Homework!
- Watch the YouTube tutorial.
- Follow the links to see more Crushed Curry paper craft from the Art With Heart Team!
- Have fun! Don’t be afraid to experiment with different colors, patterns, and embellishments. Let your imagination soar and watch as your cards come to life.
Step 7: Share the Joy!
And there you have it – an enchanting coral reef birthday greeting card that is sure to make your ocean loving recipients day extra special. The vibrant colours, playful dolphins, and whimsical coral reef will transport them to an underwater wonderland filled with joy and imagination.
The very talented Rachel Palmieri has been busy making the next creative idea with Crushed Curry for the Blog Hop. Click on the link below to check it out!
If the next button link is not working or you’d like to see the entire list of participants go to Cathy Proctor’s blog.
So, fellow paper crafters, let your imagination run wild as you create beautiful and unique cards for your loved ones. Let the colours dance, the stamps tell stories, and the paper come alive with every fold and cut. Happy crafting! 🎨✂️💌
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Papery hugs,
CHRISTINE BLAIN says
This is a fun, bright, card that is sure to be a hit with your grandson, Amie. 🙂
Catherine Proctor says
What an adorable ocean scene you have created, Amie. I’m sure your grandson will love it!