Quick & Easy Beach-Themed Cards for Summer Crafting!

Happy June, crafty friends! Looking for the perfect summer cardmaking project? This quick & easy beach-themed card is just the thing to bring sunny vibes to your crafting table! In this week’s step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a breezy, coastal-inspired handmade card using the Notes & Totes Bundle and Two-Tone Cardstock from Stampin’ Up!®

Whether you’re sending a note to a friend or building your summer card stash, this fun and simple project is great for all skill levels. Let’s dive into some creative sunshine!

JUNE PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Notes & Totes Stamps & Dies

STAMPS

DIES

BUNDLE & SAVE

EASY BEACH-THEMED CARD TUTORIAL

CUT & PREP {width x length}

• Crumb Cake Classic Cardstock: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″. On Paper Trimmer, score and fold on long side at 4-1/4″ to form card base
  • With Crumb Cake Classic Ink and the dotted ‘sand’ stamp from Notes & Totes Bundle, stamp off onto scrap paper first to lighten the ink color, then stamp on card front in area that won’t be covered by the “ocean”. (photo above)
• Basic White Thick Cardstock: 3″ x 3″
  • With Notes & Totes Dies, cut two starfish and one shell
    • Color shell with Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers and starfish with Medium-Light Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers. Brush on Wink of Stella Clear Shimmer.
• Pool Party Two-Tone Cardstock: (3) 4″ x 5″ pieces
  • Create the look of ‘rolling ocean surf’ with a classic paper-tearing technique that takes advantage of the white core and dual shades of Stampin’ Up!’s Two-Tone Cardstock… one lighter side and one slightly darker shade on the reverse.
  • Stack cut pieces in this order (face up): light, dark (flip to reverse side), light.
  • Starting with bottom piece, from top right corner slowly tear towards you on the diagonal to bottom left corner. Repeat with next piece, starting about 1″ to the left of the first piece. Repeat same on third piece until you have three pieces, like shown in the photo below… we’re using the pieces in the top right. Set aside the remaining pieces (bottom right) for a bonus card shown at the end!

Pool Party 12″ x 12″ Two-Tone Cardstock is available in an individual color pack, or as part of the combo packs below that coordinate with these designer series papers (left to right) Cute As Can Bee, Celebratory Sips*, Turtle-y Cute*, Wildflower Birthday*.

*Psst! These designer papers are Buy One, Get One 50% off while supplies last this month!

Pool Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

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Meant To Bee 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

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Celebrate Together 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

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Turtle Y Sweet 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

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Wildflower Celebrations 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

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STAMP

• Temporarily place bottom (largest) piece of the “ocean surf” on card front, position sentiment in lower right corner and stamp with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

ASSEMBLE

• Starting with the bottom (largest) piece of “ocean surf”, adhere in place on card front. Add middle piece, then top piece.
  • Savvy Tip: Don’t place adhesive along the torn edge… apply it about 1″ back so you can easily curl edge and insert seashells!
• Adhere starfish and seashell… tuck a couple under the edge as if they’re rolling in with the surf! (see photo above)

EMBELLISH

• With fingers, curl the torn edges back slightly in a few spots to mimic the look of waves… done!

BONUS INSPIRATION

Remember the remaining pieces of torn Pool Party Two-Tone Cardstock?

Flip them over and use them to make a second card with a reverse design… it’s a two-for-one special!

SAVVY SUBSTITUTIONS! Instead of two starfish, die-cut just one and stamp and not-so-fussy-cut the sun as one of the three focus images. Adhere the “ocean surf” at the bottom of the card, trimming off the extra… card two done!

Notice I didn’t stamp the ‘sand’ on this one? Which look do you like better… with or without? The first card or second? Both? 🙂

Leave a comment if this easy beach-themed card inspires you… I want to hear from you! Have fun creating this for your own family & friends ❤️

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CLEARANCE

SHOP SUPPLIES TO MAKE THIS PROJECT

Click any image to add the item to your Stampin’ Up! shopping cart …happy crafting!

Notes & Totes Bundle (English)

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Celebrate Together 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

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Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

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Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Stampin’ Blends Medium Light Combo Pack

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Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

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Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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Paper Trimmer

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Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Hover over the graphic below and click the red Pinterest SAVE logo in the upper left corner to save this to your favorite Pinterest board! Enjoy quick & easy access to the tutorial whenever you want.

BEFORE YOU GO

• Inspired to make this project? Leave a comment below… I’d love to know!
• Visit the GALLERY for more project ideas and free tutorials
• Don’t miss this month’s The Papercraft Collective Tutorial Bundle… free with any $50 Stampin’ Up! order June 1-30, 2025 or order with immediate download

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