Have you ever die cut images straight from the Friends of the Ocean Designer Series Paper? If you’re looking for a quick and creative way to make stunning handmade cards, the Stampin’ Up! Ocean Friends Suite is the perfect catch! 🦀🦞
Today, I’m sharing a cheerful “Thinking of You” card that shows off a fun technique using the Ocean Friends Dies to cut out the adorable lobster and crab directly from the Ocean Friends Designer Series Paper (DSP). That’s right—no stamping needed for these ocean critters!

🎨 Why I Love This Technique
🎨 Friends of the Ocean Designer Series Paper: A Creative Game Changer
Using dies with DSP images is a great time-saver, especially when you’re making multiple cards or crafting in a hurry. The images in this suite are beautifully illustrated, and the coordinating dies cut them out with ease. It’s a wonderful way to get detailed focal images without having to stamp and color.
💌 Card Highlights
- Main Feature: Lobster and crab die-cut from the Ocean Friends DSP
- Background: Layered panels with fun marine patterns and a pop of color
- Sentiment: “Thinking of you” stamped in coordinating ink
- Finishing Touches: A beautiful teal ribbon and sparkly Sunny Day embellishments to tie it all together
This card is perfect for sending warm thoughts, friendship notes, or just a little happy mail.
🧰 Supplies Used
- Ocean Friends Bundle (stamps + dies)
- Ocean Friends Designer Series Paper
- Summer Splash Cardstock
- Coordinating Ribbon and Embellishments
- Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
✂️ Pro Tip:
When you’re working with themed DSP, take a few minutes to die cut multiple images ahead of time. Store them in a small pouch or organizer so you’re always ready to create on the fly!
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cardmaker, this technique will add flair to your cardmaking without extra effort. Give it a try and let those sea critters shine!
👉 Have you tried die-cutting directly from DSP? I’d love to hear about your experience—drop a comment below!
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Step by Step Tutorial: for die cutting Friends of the Ocean Desiger Series Paper
If you are the kind of person that wants to stamp along with my and make this card I’ve created a step-by-step video just for you!!
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