SRC The Open Sea

Stampin' Up! The Open Sea &
Hardwood

Welcome to the Stamp Review Crew Hop!

We are a group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who will be bringing you lots of ideas for one particular stamp set twice a month (Sometimes trice a month)!!  The 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, you can hop along from one blog to the next gathering all kinds of inspiration for one Stampin' Up! stamp set.  This set has been around for a few years now. It has such a timeless appeal, I think it has some real staying power though. It can be very masculine, and  gender neutral as well. It can be used for many occasions and age groups. Vintage, rustic, trendy, and whimsical. You will find them all here!

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Stampin' Stuff:

Stamp Sets -

• The Open Sea (Wood - 128454; Clear 132032)
• Four You (Wood - 130535; Clear - 130538)
• Hardwood (Wood - 133032; Clear - 133035)

Ink -

• VersaMark® (102283)
• Early Espresso Classic (126974)
• Soft Suede Classic (126978)

Paper -

• Naturals Ivory (101849)
• Early Espresso Card Stock (119686)
• Soft Suede Card Stock (115318)
• Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)
• Brushed Gold Card Stock (102935)

Accessories -

• Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder (109129)

Tools -

• Heat Tool (129053)
• Designer Frames Embossing Folder (123130)
• Mosaic Punch (131267)
• Ticket Duo Builder (126883)
• Sponge Daubers (102892)

Putting It Together Tips:

• The frames ame made using Brushed Gold Card Stock in the Designer Frames Embossing Folder.  I used a Sponge Dauber with Early Esppresso Classic Ink to antique the oval one.  The insets are Soft Suede Classic Ink script on Very Vanilla Card Stock.  The Ship is stamped in Early Espresso Classic Ink and the Anchor in Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder.
• The compass was created by stamping the image twice on Early Espresso Card Stock with VersaMark and Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder.  I punched one out to that the points revealed the N and S and the other showing the E and W.  Then I matched them up!   
• The frame for the Birthday Wishes sentiment was created with a 3/4" strip of Early Espresso Card Stock.  I inserted one end into the Ticket Duo Punch first.  Then I created the sentiment on a 1/2" strip of Very Vannilla Card stock using Very Vanilla Card stock and Early Espresso Classic Ink.  I attached the sentiment to the Early Espresso punched strip and then inserted the other end into the Ticket Duo Punch.

It's time to get hopping, Shana Gaff's Stress Free Stamping is next and I'm sure you will enjoy the projects she has created for you!  Happy hopping from the Stamp Review Crew!!  

  

Comments

[Jessica]

Love this one Mike. I love all things nautical. The background is great with this set. Off to the next stop. Hugs, Jess

[Mitzi Luttrull]

This is one of my favorite stamp sets. I love what you've done to create this card. Thank you!

[Jessica]

Love, Love, Love it! I love all things nautical, so this card is a hit! I do want that set! You should see my wish list! lol I love the wood background too. You've hit it out of the park... again. There's nothing I don't like on this one. TFS Jess

[Michelle Gleeson]

Love this card and pinned it last night. The compass looks like a metal embellishment. Can't wait to CASE this project.

[Cheryl McAskill]

Awesome Card! Just e-mailed you two of mine. Not worthy of a blog hop, but I had fun making them.

[Tanya Boser]

Wow Mike, so many awesome details on this card! I adore Hardwood stamp, so that made me happy, and the frames with wonderful layered stamping are inspiring too. The best tip was the Mosaic punch tip with the compass! Genius!

[Wendie]

Love this, Mike. The gold is great!

[Cindy Beach]

THe look of the Hardwood and the frames together is perfect. Love your card, Mike!

[Jeri]

FABULOUS card, Mike. I hope The Open Sea has the longevity that Lovely as a Tree has had.

[betty traciak]

Beautiful layout and using the mosaic punch for the compass is the best tip ever!!

[Paula Wright]

Fabulous card, Mike. I love this set with that Hardwood background.

[sharon L]

Mike
This is one of the most beautiful card I have ever seen! My granddaughter just joined the Navy. I am so proud of that girl. This card is of her caliber. I would like to copy this card. Is this OK?
Sharon L

[Bobbi Miller]

Mike, this is a great gorgeous card! One of my favorite stamp sets, I hope it's still around in the new catalog. I love how you used nautical colors with the embossing and the gold card stock. A winner!

[Linda Callahan]

Beautiful pictures on the wall!

[Carol Carriveau]

Oh Mike, this made my heart sing...my husband's birthday is in June...and was a sailor so loved this set from the get go...I love what you used for this design! I am hoping to figure out how to blend this with the new one....thank you for the inspiration....I love seeing your creations and how you choose your ideas from different sets, thank you!

[Kristy]

Mike, another beautiful, amazing card with clear directions. This will make a great card for our Coast Guard grand son. Thanks!

[Yapha]

This is fantastic, Mike! I love the framed pictures on the wall! Very classy looking.

[Jill Coleman]

Just LOVE this card Mike. Great use of the embossed frames and hardwood to create a wall decor scene. Great balance.

[Suzanne Cullen]

Wow! This is GREAT, Mike!

[Karren Reda]

I really like the detail of your explanations and the designs are great as well. I'm glad I ventured over to your blog!

[Susan Mac]

as I struggle w/male cards, this is a wonderful sample for me & I'm sure, others in the same predicament; thank you, again, for an in-depth tutorial---an enjoyment to read!!

[Marcia Gray]

This is a terrific card Mike! I have been following you for a long time now...since before you went to Vienna...and I must say, "You just keep getting better and better!" Thanks so much for the continued inspiration.
Marcia - Stafford, Va.

[Shannon Hokanson]

I love how you paired the picture frames and combined all the elements. The embossed anchor really makes the whole card pop. Fantastic card.

[Jeanne Moss]

I love this, Michael! For some reason, I never thought of putting the two frames on the same card! What a duh moment....LOL. They look great with the hardwood background. Love your colors, too!

[Debbie Mageed]

Such a great masculine card! And I truly love anything nautical. I have these embossing folders and have never used them. You have shown me that it's time to break them out.