Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Under the Sea Handmade Cards

Spellbinders came out with these really cool tunnel dies last year, that I thought were pretty unique, so I ordered a couple of them.  One is for underwater scenes and the other one I purchased was for sky scenes.  This week, I will share my Under-the-Sea cards I made with these new dies.


The main cutting die set is on the right and is called "Underwater Tunnel".  The die helps you create a 3D underwater scene.  It comes with an anchor die and some plant life, but I also purchased some coordinating die sets to go with it "Underwater Marine Life" and "Luna the Seahorse".




The tunnel dies are so versatile!  You can use just one or two of the dies to keep the card more slim, or all three.  The card below using only one die cut layer, which makes for a slimmer card and therefore easier to mail.  I stamped a water background in versamark, embossed it with clear embossing power, heat set, then ink blended over it.  The water bubble stamps and ink blending make a more realistic water look.  The top layer is popped up on dimensionals, then I just glued all my little pieces on.  

There is a sentiment stamp set that coordinates with this set, but I didn't buy it.  I tell you, you can go broke just buying all the "add ons" that come with one new die set.  So, I cheated, and just typed all the sentiments from the set onto my computer and printed them out. Ha!


My next card shows how I used the die set to make a shaker card!  Once again, I only used one layer mounted up on dimensionals with a piece of acetate in-between.  I did the same ink blending technique to create the bubbles.  I put sequins inside my shaker card.



And here is a card using all three die cuts.  Each layer is popped up on dimensionals so it ends up being a pretty thick diorama card.  I dry embossed waves on the white card stock and added bubble embellishments.


Now, when you cut that many holes in your card stock you end up with a lot of scraps, so the next few cards I will do the reverse to use up those scraps!

Here I just took the punched out pieces and glued them flat to the card.


For this card, I dry embossed all the scraps,


I had some old Cuttlebug sea die scraps too (the whale, crab, star fish, and little fish) so I decided to use them up too.



 These were such fun cards to make!  I really enjoyed working with these new tunnel dies!

Have A Great Day!  Amy

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20 comments:

  1. OH MY GOSH!! I love these cards so much. I have so many questions. Maybe could you do a post showing how you create the cards using the die cuts and kits? Do you trace the shape, of the cave, for example and then cut it with scissors or do you have a machine that cuts the opening to the cave for you? I have a Cricut and really hate to purchase another device but these are GORGEOUS. I am thinking I could use the kits on scrapbook pages. Haven't heard of Spellbinders. Love that you made some of the cards so dimensional and others with the acetate to create a shaker. I have used premade shakers on my scrapbook pages. They really add to the page. Great idea to type your own sentiment. These hobbies can be so expensive and one things leads to 10 more!! But my goodness sakes, these are just beautiful.

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    1. Thank you. Oh, my gosh, that would be so much work for just a hobby blogger like myself. Besides, there are so many YouTube videos already showing how to make these cards...that's where I got my ideas from. You just google Spellbinders Tunnel Cards. No, I don't trace the shape. The tunnels are made with a steel die that is run through a pressure machine. I use an old Cuttlebug, but you could buy a Sizzix or one from Spellbinders. I'm surprised you haven't heard of Spellbinders. They are the oldest company and the originators of the steel dies.

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  2. Even through the last 25 years of the scrapbooking craze, I have never had one of these cutter things, I still use a scissors when I do any art, choppy though it may be. What a great set this is, though and so many ways to use all the bits and pieces. Fun Post! Sandi

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    1. Oh, the cutting machines are great. I still have my Cuttlebug and Circuit from 25 years ago. Unlike most things, they last forever. Thanks so much.

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  3. Those are all so cute, Amy! And, that shaker card is just wonderful. I haven't made any cards in quite a while, but you have inspired me. I still have some embossing folders I've never used yet. Love your cards!

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    1. Thanks Pam. I have many items in my craft room I never used either. This was supposed to the winter where I used my unused items, then I got sick with the influenza and haven't done anything in over a week.

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  4. These cards are adorable! I love every single one of them... the captions, the different details! I want to learn more - it looks like a wonderful hobby!

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  5. So many fun and fabulous variations. I like to try and use up all my scraps too! I think my favorite is the shaker card; they're so fun with the added sparkle.

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    1. Thank you! I love shaker cards too, except my grandchildren always want to try and open them.

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  6. You are becoming a real pro at using these layered die cuts, love how these turned out! Such great details on each one and pretty colors too! So great to see you joining in at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!

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  7. Ooh, I LOVE these! They're so fun! My favourite is the one with the seahorse.

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  8. Wow, card making has changed a great deal since I was making cards. I love the dies as well as the texture worked into the card stock. This is one of my features for the upcoming WTJR, thanks for joining us! Melynda @scratchmadefood!

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    1. Yes, it sure has. I have to constantly update my stash and try all the new techniques. Thank you so much for featuring my cards. I so appreciate it.

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  9. Amy, cute, cute, cute! You always create the cutest cards. Very creative and fun, too. Thank you for sharing them with us at the Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #75.

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