The Sunset Coast Bundle Takes My Breath Away

Hi Crafty Friends!

Don’t miss out — free shipping starts TODAY! Through June 13th, you’ll get free shipping on orders of $75 or more, so it’s a great time to grab something you’ve had your eye on! 🎉

The Sunset Coast Bundle is one of those collections that just takes your breath away. It includes coordinating stamps and dies that work together beautifully to create detailed oceanfront scenes complete with sailboats, seashells, rock formations, and lighthouses. Add in the Sunset Coast Designer Series Paper and you have everything you need to build stunning, layered scenes. The sentiments are perfect for retirement, anniversary, or “new adventure” cards too!

This bundle brings back so many memories for me. When we lived in California in the 1980s and 90s, we spent a lot of time sailing the Channel Islands, and this DSP captures that beauty perfectly. At the north end of Anacapa Island, there was a rock formation just like this one — carved out over time by the sea. The opening was too small to actually sail through, but it was absolutely gorgeous to see up close! 🌊⛵

To make this card, start by cutting your Basic White Cardstock for the card base and a layer of Basic Black Cardstock slightly smaller to create a clean, crisp border.Next, trim your Sunset Coast Designer Series Paper to fit as the focal layer — the gorgeous pre-colored artwork does all the heavy lifting here, so no additional coloring is needed! 🌅

Once your DSP is trimmed, stamp the rock formation image from the Sunset Coast Bundle directly onto the DSP using Tuxedo Black ink. Then stamp the seagull image from the Relaxing Waterside Stamp Set, also in Tuxedo Black, positioning it in the upper portion of the scene for a natural, realistic look.

Using the Sunset Coast dies, die cut two sailboats from Basic Black Cardstock and tuck them into the scene along the water line. The solid black silhouettes against that stunning sunset background are just perfection! ⛵Layer your DSP onto the Basic Black Cardstock, then adhere that to your Basic White card base.To finish, add three Neutral Matte Dots in the lower right corner for a simple but polished finishing touch. ✨

For the inside of the card, I added a strip of the Sunset Coast Designer Series Paper along the bottom of a Basic White Cardstock layer, then stamped the birthday greeting in Tuxedo Black ink and added the sailboat die cut from the Sunset Coast Dies. I also added a strip of the same DSP to the envelope flap for a cohesive, finished look!

I’d love to know what you think of this card! Drop a comment below and tell me.

If you’d like to get your hands on any of the products I used today, just click the links in the shop below. And if you’re not already a part of my Stampin’ Addicts Facebook community, come join us! We share cards, tips, and so much inspiration every single week. I’d love to see you there!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this card sparked some inspiration for your next crafting session. Be sure to browse through my Card Gallery for even more ideas—there’s always something new to try with your Stampin’ Up! supplies!

I truly appreciate you being part of my crafting community. Whether you need to stock up on supplies or just want to chat about your next project, I’m always here to help. Feel free to reach out anytime by phone or email—I love connecting with fellow crafters!

Happy stamping, and I’ll see you in the craft room soon!