I Love You More Than French Fries Seagull Card
Let’s make a card that says it all: I Love You More Than French Fries Seagull Card! This fun and quirky design, featuring the Friendly Seagulls Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up!, is perfect for spreading smiles to anyone who loves a bit of humor in their mail. Whether it’s for a friend, a partner, or just because, this card’s playful sentiment and charming imagery will make it a hit.
The Friendly Seagulls Stamp Set is brimming with whimsical seaside elements, including sassy seagulls, French fries, and sandy details. It’s a versatile set that’s easy to customize, and its open-lined art invites you to get creative with your favorite coloring techniques. Add some bold pops of color to the fries and the seagull, and you’ve got a standout card ready to deliver joy.
Even better, this stamp set is available as part of Stampin’ Up!’s 2025 Sale-A-Bration promotion, meaning you can get it for free with a $60 purchase. That’s a fantastic deal for a set that’s so much fun to use. Let’s explore how to create this charming card and bring a little seagull sass to your next project.
How To Make This Card
Project Skill Level: Worker Bee
Worker Bee projects are designed for the crafter who has a bit more time and enjoys creating a handmade card that features a technique or tool. In many cases, a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is required for die-cutting and/or embossing.
Cardstock Measurements:
- Blueberry Bushel Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″
- Basic White Cardstock: 4” x 5-1/4”
- Blueberry Bushel Cardstock: 4” x 5-1/4”
- Azure Afternoon Cardstock: 1” x 5-1/4”
- Basic White Cardstock: 3” x 3”
- Basic White Cardstock: 1/2” x 1-3/4”
- Basic White Cardstock: 1/2” x 1-3/8
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Fold the Blueberry Bushel cardstock in half at the score line; adhere the 4” x 5-1/4” Basic White cardstock inside the card.
- Run the 4” x 5-1/4” piece of Blueberry Bushel cardstock through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the Metal Plate 3D Embossing folder – do not emboss the bottom 1” of the cardstock. Stamp the fish onto the bottom of the cardstock using Blueberry Bushel ink as shown in sample.
- Tear the strip of Azure Afternoon on both sides, using your thumb as a guide. Adhere onto card as shown in the sample.
- Stamp the seagull onto the 3” Basic White cardstock using Black ink; punch out using the 2-3/8” Circle Punch.
- Using Dark Smoky Slate Blend Brush Tip, draw a rectangle so it looks like the seagull is sitting on a pier. Color in using Light Smoky Slate Blend.
- Color in the Seagull wings using the Light Smoky Slate Blend. Color in his beak & feet using the Dark Pumpkin Pie Blend. Color in the French Fries using the Light Wild Wheat Blend.
- Using a small Blending Brush, lightly sponge a small amount of Blueberry Bushel ink onto the bottom of the circle to create water. Adhere the circle to the left bottom of the card as shown in the sample.
- Stamp the sentiments onto the 1/2” strips of Basic White cardstock using Blueberry Bushel ink.
- Using 10” of Linen Thread, wrap into a circle and adhere to the back of the “I Love You More…” 1/2” x 1-3/4” Basic White cardstock and adhere to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. (See sample for placement.)
- To finish, add the second sentiment strip using Stampin’ Dimensionals over the Linen Thread as shown in the sample.
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