Sea turtles have a way of capturing our hearts with their gentle spirit, graceful swims, and laid-back island vibe. So when it came time to make a birthday card for a friend who absolutely adores sea turtles, I knew the Spellbinders June Small Die of the Month Club, “Mahalo Sea Turtle”, would be the perfect choice!
Hello Crafty friends! Priscilla here from Nubble Light Designs. To create an underwater scene worthy of this adorable little swimmer, I paired the “Mahalo Sea Turtle”die set with Spellbinders‘ “Puff Dotty” and “Underwater Waltz” embossing folders to add layers of ocean-inspired texture and movement. A few sparkling bubbles bring the scene to life, while the punny sentiment, “You’re Turtley Awesome!“, adds the perfect finishing touch.
🧰 Spellbinders Products Used
- Spellbinders June Small Die of the Month Club, “Mahalo Sea Turtle,
- “Underwater Waltz” Embossing Folder
- “Puff Dotty” Embossing Folder (retired)
- Oceanside Colorwheel Cardstock
- Seaside Colorwheel Cardstock
- Classic White ColorWheel Cardstock
- Gold Mixed Color Essentials Gems
📋 Card Details:
- Created an A2 card base with Spellbinders Classic White ColorWheel Cardstock.
- Die cut the center opening out of a layer of Spellbinders Oceanside Colorwheel Cardstock using the circular aperture frame die from the “Mahalo Sea Turtle” die set.
- Ran this layer with the opening through my Big Shot using the “Puff Dotty” embossing folder and then adhered it to the card base.
- Used the circular frame die from the “Mahalo Sea Turtle” die set again with Spellbinders Seaside Colorwheel Cardstock.
- Ran the resulting the positive die piece through my Big Shot using the Spellbinders Underwater Waltz embossing folder.
- Die cut the wavy frame using the Oceanside Colorwheel Cardstock.
- Die cut the sea turtle elements out of green, black, and yellow card stocks and assemble.
- Adhered the light blue embossed fish layer into the opening of the dark blue “Puff Dotty” layer, adding the dark blue wavy frame over it.
- Foam mounted the sea turtle over the ocean scene.
- White heat-embossed the sentiment, “You’re Turtley Awesome!”, (from my stash) onto green card stock and adhere to the bottom right-hand corner of the card front.
- Add several Gold Mixed Color Essentials Gems for the finishing touch!
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