Pals Blog Hop – Shell-abrating Love: Beachy Anniversary Card

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month’s theme is Animal House—and the Pals are here to inspire you with a parade of paw-some card ideas and paper craft creations, all featuring Stampin’ Up! products. At the end of each post, you’ll find links to all the participant blogs so you can “hop” along and gather ideas to make your own projects roar with personality.

Beachy Fun Fold

For my project, I created a beachy fun fold anniversary card—where the “residents” are the seaside creatures who call the shore home. This design layers gentle waves, a sandy beach, and sweet shells for a serene coastal vibe.

The Inside & Fun Fold

On the inside you’ll see I also incorporated a custom anniversary message at the customer’s request. Every year he asks me to make a special card to celebrate their anniversary.

The Details

• Card Base: Pecan Pie Two-Tone cardstock – 5-1/2” x 12”, score on the 12” side at 1-3/4”, 4-3/4”, and 7-3/4”
• Inside Layers: Everyday Happiness DSP – 2 pieces at 2-3/4” x 5-1/4”, and 1 piece at 4” x 5-1/4”
• Everyday Arches Die Cut Pieces: 4 total
  • 1 large: Pretty Peacock Two-Tone cardstock, cut with largest arch
  • 1 next largest size: Everyday Happiness DSP with torn Two-Tone cardstock strips adhered, cut with second largest arch
  • 1 next largest size: Everyday Happiness DSP pattern of your choice (mine has a custom printed anniversary message), cut with second largest arch
  • 1 next largest size: Basic White with torn Two-Tone cardstock strips adhered, cut with second largest arch
• Decorate: Various shells, a tiny fussy cut sun and embellishments to complete the seaside scene

A Closer Look

We have more inspiration to share, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Pals. Next month we will create beautiful inspiration for a “Ready for Fall” theme and hope you will join us.

Until then, have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
2. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
3. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
4. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
5. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
6. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
7. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
8. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
9. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs – You are here!
10. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
11. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
12. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations

Today’s Supply List: