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Here are my top tips for success:

• first & perhaps most importantly, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific die cutting machine
• use low-tack tape to make a placement guide on your platform
• mist cardstock to help prevent cracking

There are so many options for images you can use for this technique. I used the new summer- themed products for this card.

Tropical Leaves Die Set
Hibiscus Flowers Die Set
Happy Summer Stamp Set

The process is so simple & fun! I hope you are inspired to try it or try it again!

To begin, I created a soft hibiscus background using the first layer of the Layered Hibiscus Stencils and Kitsch Flamingo Distress Oxide Ink, blending from the outer edges toward the center for a subtle, dreamy look.

Next, I die cut the umbrella and lemon slice from Summer Drink Shaker, the leaves from Tropical Leaves and the flower from Hibiscus Flowers using white cardstock. I ink blended the pieces with the following Distress Oxides:

Umbrella– Salvaged Patina, Kitsch Flamingo, Mustard Seed, Carved Pumpkin, and Antique Linen
Lemon Slice– Mustard Seed and Squeezed Lemonade
Hibiscus Flower– Mustard Seed, Squeezed Lemonade, Kitsch Flamingo, and Festive Berries
Leaves– Mowed Lawn, Bundled Sage, Cracked Pistachio

For the shaker, I die cut the drink base, frame, foam layer, and an acetate window. The drink frame was ink blended with Salvaged Patina, while the drink base was blended with Kitsch Flamingo and Spun Sugar. I adhered the acetate behind the drink, added the foam layer, and filled the center with Summer Blossoms Shaker Mix, vellum ice cubes from the set, and a few Clear Crystals before sealing everything together.

Once all the elements were complete, I arranged and adhered them to the card panel. To finish the design, I added a pink banner from Summer Banner Greetings featuring a white heat embossed “Sending Good Vibes”sentiment. 

Thank you so much for joining me today! I hope you enjoyed this card and found a little summer inspiration for your next crafty project. Have a wonderful day and happy crafting!

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Today’s clean and colorful card showcases the Summer Sips Stamp Set and highlights a couple of fun techniques that are easy to recreate.

Summer Sips Stamp Set
Summer Sips Coordinating Die Set
Ornament Cover Plate Die
Summer Banner Greetings Stamp Set
Banner Greetings 2 Die Set

Card Details

For this design, I created a playful grid layout by pairing the Ornament Cover Plate Die with four colorful drink images from the Summer Sips Stamp Set. Each drink was colored with OLO Markers, while the circular backgrounds were ink blended using Stellar Inks. I gave each circle its own monochromatic color palette to help every image stand out while keeping the overall design cohesive.

To add extra depth, I used a simple stacked die-cut technique by layering multiple Ornament Cover Plate die cuts. This creates beautiful dimension without relying on bulky foam adhesive and gives the card a polished, professional finish.

I completed the design with a bold banner sentiment using the Summer Banner Greetings Stamp Set and Banner Greetings 2 Die Set, creating a focal point that ties the entire card together.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this project inspires you to mix bright colors, fun summer images, and dimensional die-cutting in your next cardmaking session. For even more inspiration, be sure to follow me on Instagram and YouTube @justanotebyjustin.

Happy crafting!

Justin Adkins

Dog Holder Dies
Flamingo Holder Dies – starfish
Summer Holder Additions Dies
Large Summer Shadow Dies
Summer Cocktails Dies – used the straw for the umbrella pole
Springtime Holder Additions Dies – umbrella
Stitched Clouds Dies
Shoreline Borders Dies
Snowy Hills Borders Dies
Tropical Leaves Dies
Sentiment Strips: Summer Stamp Set

My first step was to die-cut and assemble all the elements I needed to create the scene. I started with colored cardstocks and added subtle shading to the pieces before assembling them. I chose classic beach items for my scene and added the bone that’s included in the Dog Holder set to his bucket. I couldn’t resist giving this pup sunglasses, and matte silver cardstock gives them a cool mirrored look. The umbrella is from the Springtime Holder Additions set and works great as a beach umbrella, especially if you use bright summer colors like I did here.

With all the components die-cut and assembled, it was time to create the background. I started with a light blue cardstock panel for the sky, added a couple of Stitched Clouds, and then layered on the ocean waves using one of the Shoreline Borders. Before attaching the Dog Holder to the scene, I added the two layers of sandy beach that I die-cut using the Snowy Hills dies and then spattered with ink and white splatter medium. I used foam squares to secure the sandy layers and then tucked the pup inside the top layer. 

Now it was time to add all the fun beachy items to the scene. I tucked some things into the sandy layers, gave the pup an ice cream cone, and popped up the umbrella with more foam squares. I brought in some greenery with the Tropical Leaves and added a bright white sentiment to complete my card design. The final step was to attach the scene to a top-fold card base. 

Thank you so much for reading about the fun beach-themed card I created featuring the adorable Dog Holder. Happy summer crafting!