Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Sugar Pea Designs for their 4th Birthday Bash Blog Hop.
My project features the Otterly Adorable stamp set.
To begin I die cut three “wave” panels using the Sugar Cut-Card Front Element Builder dies. I blended each panel with distress oxide inks. I flicked water on each panel with a small wet brush. I also smooshed the oxide inks onto an acrylic block and with a wet brush I flicked the color onto each panel.
I stamped the adorable otter images with Memento ink and colored them with Copics. Then I used the coordinating dies to cut them out and adhere them behind each wave.
To celebrate, SugarPea Designs is offering a coupon code: BDAY04 for customers to receive 15% off their entire purchase AND a FREE 4×8 stamp set with any purchase (valid until April 7th 11:59 EST).
GIVEAWAY
SugarPea Designs will be giving away (4) FOUR $40 gift certificates to the SugarPea Designs shop.
Winners will be randomly chosen from all the comments left along each stop of the hop.
Comments will close on April 7th 11:59 PM EST with winners announced on April 8th.
Blog Hop Order:
Amy Kolling
Amy Rohl
Amy Tsuruta
Ardyth Percy-Robb
Becky Pearce
Jennifer McGuire
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Kelly Lunceford
Kelly Latevola
Kerin Sylvester
Kristina Werner
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Lea Lawson
Lydia Fiedler
Martha Tucker
Nichol Spohr
Nina-Marie Trapani
Raluca Vezeteu
Sandy Allnock
Simonne Clay
Stéphanie Beauchemin
Taheerah Atchia
Vera Yates
148 Comments
Teri W
March 30, 2018 at 5:30 amAdorable card as always Laura!
tsurutadesigns1
March 30, 2018 at 5:34 amoh my CUTE. This is soooo adorable Laura!
Maggie Dudley
March 30, 2018 at 5:47 amYour card is so adorably cute!
Michele Baird
March 30, 2018 at 6:21 amTHe back ground colors came out amazing
Shanna
March 30, 2018 at 6:33 amI love all of the new ideas!
Sabrina Radican
March 30, 2018 at 6:43 amVery cute card!!!!
Lydia Fiedler
March 30, 2018 at 6:47 amSOOOOO otterly adorable!
Joyannie
March 30, 2018 at 6:53 amGood Work…Keep Up
Barbara Chmura
March 30, 2018 at 7:30 amLove the sweet little otters!
Tami B
March 30, 2018 at 7:53 amYay, you used the little otter set which I love, and made a card that just made me smile as soon as I saw it. Your cards are always such a delight.
Vicki Morris
March 30, 2018 at 7:57 amYour card is awesome. I love the layered colors.
Helen
March 30, 2018 at 7:57 amThese otters are delightful, as is your card. Thanks for sharing it on the hop!
Heidi
March 30, 2018 at 8:03 amOh, this card is totally adorable! Fabulous design!
Annette Allen
March 30, 2018 at 8:12 amthis card is so totally cute..
Kelsey Thomas
March 30, 2018 at 8:50 amThose otters are so adorable! 🙂
Lea Lawson
March 30, 2018 at 9:11 amSuch a CUTE card, Laura! I LOVE the waves you’ve blended & spattered! ♥♥
ardythpr1
March 30, 2018 at 9:23 amSuper cute! It’s great to be ‘temporary team mates’ today for SugarPea’s 4th Birthday!
Kristy
March 30, 2018 at 9:30 amThe otters are so cute! Love the card.
hsmom24kids
March 30, 2018 at 9:38 amThis is a cute card! I love your multicolored waves and your spattering on them.
ambecoming
March 30, 2018 at 9:56 amThat little fishy is totally cracking me UP! Thanks for brightening up my day. (Love the color combo for the waves!)
Maxine
March 30, 2018 at 10:08 amAwwwwwww…too cute
Karthikha Uday
March 30, 2018 at 10:09 amAww such a cute adorable card! <3
Nicole S
March 30, 2018 at 10:16 amI really like seeing that scalloped background in action, it is really pretty! And I just love the effect you got with the blending and spattering. But the best is that sentiment 😀
Cathy P.
March 30, 2018 at 10:17 amJust stinkin’ adorable, Laura! Love the layers of water and their colors. You make me want to invest in Distress Oxide inks!!
Chris Handy
March 30, 2018 at 10:21 amDarling card
Patti Bailey
March 30, 2018 at 10:27 amCompletely darling!!!!
Pat Robinson
March 30, 2018 at 11:07 amOh my, your card gave me an instant smile!
Kathy E.
March 30, 2018 at 11:15 amYour otters are the cutest ever! Happy Birthday Sugar Pea Designs!
Karen
March 30, 2018 at 11:16 amSuch an “Otter-ly” cute card! Thank you for sharing your talent.
Sharon Gullikson
March 30, 2018 at 11:19 amI like how you added several layers of colors. Nice
rhowell2
March 30, 2018 at 11:23 amLove the cards, these otters are so cute
Lindar C
March 30, 2018 at 11:43 amThose faces!! Adorable!
Julie
March 30, 2018 at 11:44 amLove the card front element builder die set—so many possibilities.
becab33324
March 30, 2018 at 11:54 amThis is just beautiful! Gorgeous coloring on
the waves. Those otters are so adorbs.
Sue
March 30, 2018 at 12:01 pmAdorable card!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Dee Earnshaw
March 30, 2018 at 12:01 pmawesome coloring and wonderful layout – thanks for sharing:)
Barb Housner
March 30, 2018 at 12:06 pmthis is so cute, love all the color detail on the card. Makes me happy
Lynne Wilcox
March 30, 2018 at 12:35 pmSo cute!!!!!
My Crazy Craft Life
March 30, 2018 at 12:57 pmAdorable card! Thanks for the inspiration!
JoAnneR
March 30, 2018 at 1:20 pmLaura, your cards are always so amazing. I love these soft colors together. And that winking otter is so adorable.
Laurie Page
March 30, 2018 at 1:37 pmOf course you chose the otters. I would too. They are totally cute.
Mirella Rogan
March 30, 2018 at 2:50 pmAnother adorable card design, you always manage to make something absolutely wonderful, Laura!
Kathy McCreary
March 30, 2018 at 3:05 pmI love this new die from Sugar Pea! Must get this!
Billie A
March 30, 2018 at 3:15 pmCute scene and darling images. I love the cuteness of this card.
mj
March 30, 2018 at 3:38 pmYour card is adorable. This release and hop are so much fun. TFS
cyndi morris
March 30, 2018 at 3:40 pmSweet, fun card. Love those otters!
bwalborn
March 30, 2018 at 3:44 pmSuch a sweet card. Always love how you put colors together.
Kathy Burgess
March 30, 2018 at 4:08 pmYour cards are adorable with awesome colors!
Lolita D
March 30, 2018 at 4:32 pmHow adorable and cute are these otters! Love the waves.
Patt H.
March 30, 2018 at 4:46 pmYes, Laura, those Otters ARE super adorable & so is your awesome card! Love it!
Dana Parker
March 30, 2018 at 5:07 pmJust adorable!!
Connie
March 30, 2018 at 5:42 pmVery cute!
Sue Emerick
March 30, 2018 at 5:43 pmWhat fun! Thanks for sharing!
Heidi H
March 30, 2018 at 6:11 pmWhat a fun card! Love the bright waves!
Diane Nardozza
March 30, 2018 at 6:45 pmLove otters and loved your wave die cuts.
Nicki W
March 30, 2018 at 6:51 pmSuch a cute card, Laura. I am always disappointed when you don’t do a video. This card was self explanatory but I just love to listen to your voice. Did that put a smile on your face? LOL
Sheri K
March 30, 2018 at 7:18 pmCute card Laura–love these cute little otters.
Andrea Shell
March 30, 2018 at 7:21 pmWhat a cute card! I always love your ink-blending!
Sharon O
March 30, 2018 at 7:29 pmAdorable critters with your gorgeous backgrounds! Love your work.
Sarah Biswabic
March 30, 2018 at 7:34 pmYour Otter card is super adorable! I love it!!
Sue D
March 30, 2018 at 7:37 pmAdorable. I like the different colors of the waves and the the background.
Marilyn
March 30, 2018 at 7:50 pmThose otters are adorable, TFS!
Iris M Soscia
March 30, 2018 at 8:09 pmSo cute – love those little otters.
Kathy McCluskey
March 30, 2018 at 8:28 pmI love, love, love your otterly cute card, Laura! Those 4 layers are so pretty and perfectly blended, as always! I love that you splattered them with water and the same colored ink…what a great idea!! Thanks for so much for sharing your creativity with us!
Kirsty Vittetoe
March 30, 2018 at 8:28 pmJob done with perfection !
Cathy R
March 30, 2018 at 8:38 pmThese otters are adorable, love the colourful layers in your card, such a clever design, Cathy x
Denise Bryant
March 30, 2018 at 9:08 pmAdorable card! Love the colors! Happy 4th birthday to SugarPea Designs!
barbara lassiter
March 30, 2018 at 9:17 pmThis is so cute and adorable. Love the layers of color! This is a cute stamp and your design sets it off perfectly!
Chris Baker Cox
March 30, 2018 at 9:37 pmLove, love, love this card!! So cute!
Cathy Loveless
March 30, 2018 at 9:57 pmSuch a fun card! Can’t wait to see the other new Sugar Pea Designs.
Cheryl Robertson
March 30, 2018 at 10:05 pmGreat card! Love the oxide ink coloring.
Peggy M
March 30, 2018 at 10:08 pmSo adorable! Thank you for sharing!
Christa Hamilton
March 30, 2018 at 10:15 pmCute card and fun too!
Dana M
March 30, 2018 at 10:20 pmAdorable! Fantastic colors and layering to highlight those sweet otters.
pinkheelscreative
March 30, 2018 at 10:31 pmThose otters are adorable and you got in a little rainbow too.
Kristin McCann
March 30, 2018 at 10:32 pmThis is Otterly Adorable! Love your card and now I want this set even more!
BarbGhig
March 30, 2018 at 10:45 pmI love the effects of the Oxide inks and your splattering is fabulous! Another really cute card, Laura!
Denise Candelaria
March 30, 2018 at 11:41 pmI love the gradient of the colors and that there is a baby otter that is so cute I thought they were baby otters but there is an even smaller one. This card is so cute.
Carla Hundley
March 30, 2018 at 11:51 pmOh my, these Otters
are adorable! Darling
card.
Carla from Utah
Carol
March 31, 2018 at 12:39 amWhat a great card and fun stamp set. Love the baby otter and the little fish!
Julie Wexler
March 31, 2018 at 1:49 amLaura- there “otter” be a law against how cute your cards are! You’ve done it again! Using the card front element builder for the waves is simple yet clever, and absolutely perfect to make these adorable critters stand out!
Geet
March 31, 2018 at 6:16 amCute and adorable card and loved the stamp set!!
Deepa Lakshman
March 31, 2018 at 6:57 amThis is a very cute card. Love the layers.
susie sonnier
March 31, 2018 at 7:05 amWhat a great card!
Jane
March 31, 2018 at 7:12 amLove your adorable card!
kristina3150
March 31, 2018 at 7:56 amSoo cute, I wanna jump in there and swim with em
Karen Payton
March 31, 2018 at 8:04 amFun card! Like the waves.
Becky Doyle
March 31, 2018 at 8:17 amGreat card love the layout! Thanks for sharing
Melissa
March 31, 2018 at 8:34 amI love your colors! Beautiful design. 😍
Lisa Bzibziak
March 31, 2018 at 9:33 amOh how sweet! Love all of the ink blended layered die cuts… and all of those adorable otters!
Terrie D.
March 31, 2018 at 9:42 amYour card is adorable! I love how you colored the waves 🙂
Nanci Wilson
March 31, 2018 at 9:44 amVery cute card!
Linda M.
March 31, 2018 at 9:51 amThank you for sharing your adorable card!
Charlotte Deerborn
March 31, 2018 at 10:06 amSuch a cute card.
Lori
March 31, 2018 at 10:48 amLove the bright colors!
Carrie Erickson
March 31, 2018 at 10:49 amSuch an adorable card Lauren! Thanks for sharing!
Evita Rojas
March 31, 2018 at 11:19 amSuper adorable!!! Love,love…
Brenda Kuder
March 31, 2018 at 12:08 pmSo cute. I love my distress oxide inks.
Cynthia Cole
March 31, 2018 at 12:13 pmLove the colors on your adorable card!
Jackie Price
March 31, 2018 at 12:21 pmSuch a cute card with the little otters. Thanks for sharing
Carolyn S
March 31, 2018 at 12:41 pmThose little guys (& gals) are just adorable. What a cute scene you designed!
Isabelle
March 31, 2018 at 2:17 pmYour card is adorable ! These little otters are really cute. I love your choice of colors, and taking 3 shades for the waves is a great idea. Thank you for sharing.
raggiodiluce82
March 31, 2018 at 3:09 pmAwww!!! This card is totally cute!!!
kathy dumpert
March 31, 2018 at 3:50 pmYour otter is adorable and I love the ink blending.
Denise Ward
March 31, 2018 at 4:51 pmGreat card, Laura!! Aren’t these SPD otters so cute!!?? The one that winks is my fave!
Maria D.
March 31, 2018 at 5:04 pmSuper cute!!
Mary-Anne V.
March 31, 2018 at 5:24 pmReally adorable otters and love the different water panels.
Gayle Bartholomew
March 31, 2018 at 5:42 pmThese little otters are the cutest and your card in wonderful. thanks for sharing.
ANDREA HASTILOW
March 31, 2018 at 6:13 pmCute little otter friends on your card, great bright happy shades used.
Q:- Is the die you used for the waves use able for grass slopes also ?
Pam
March 31, 2018 at 7:46 pmSuch a cute card! Never been to your blog before, now il be coming back!
Stef Perry
March 31, 2018 at 8:38 pmLove the layers of waves and those cutie patootie otters!
Kris Reeves
March 31, 2018 at 11:28 pmUtterly cute!
lolyborda43
March 31, 2018 at 11:56 pmYour ink blending cards are “like no otter”. I love this sweet card. TFS
Sherry W.
April 1, 2018 at 12:38 amCute card!
Saniyah
April 1, 2018 at 1:02 amSuper cute! Love the colors and layout. Thanks for sharing!
Customessaywriting
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Linda F
April 1, 2018 at 7:47 amHow otterly cute! Love your waves.
Diane Stricker
April 1, 2018 at 7:47 amYour card is otterly adorable.
laurabuehler
April 1, 2018 at 8:46 amA card like no “otter.”
memalagene
April 1, 2018 at 9:42 amThis is the sweetest little otter scene!
Marjorie DUMONTIER
April 1, 2018 at 9:58 amOh my Laura !! Not only these critters are the cutest but your color combo is awesome ! So beautiful !!
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Deborah Kaye
April 1, 2018 at 1:39 pmSo sweet! Your otters are adorable!
Maureen Reiss
April 1, 2018 at 2:38 pmToo CUTE!! I love otters!!!
Tonia Sims
April 1, 2018 at 2:51 pmYour card is so cute! Love you otters and your blended background.
Kim Potts
April 1, 2018 at 4:42 pmLaura, your card is totally adorbs!
Renate Harrison
April 1, 2018 at 4:58 pmAdorable!! Love the bright colors, thanks!
Heather Mills
April 1, 2018 at 7:46 pmSo cute!!! Love these sweet otters and that fun background!
Gwen
April 1, 2018 at 7:47 pmLove your card and all the layers! Super cute!
Cynthia
April 1, 2018 at 7:53 pmAdorable!
Karen @ MisplacedMojo.com
April 1, 2018 at 9:14 pmSuper cute! Love the color gradation in the waves!
Amy Cooley
April 1, 2018 at 10:23 pmThese otters are so sweet and I love the colors of your water.
Teresa Doyle
April 2, 2018 at 9:21 amLaura, this is just simply darling! OMG that baby otter in his momma’s arm…SQUEAL…. TOO STINKIN’ CUTE! L♥VE IT!
Sharla Laursen
April 2, 2018 at 10:34 amTotally LOVE this, otters are my favorite and you’ve got 3 of them! Such a fun card, love the background!
Sobia
April 2, 2018 at 11:39 amVery Cute
Cathy Lillie
April 2, 2018 at 9:29 pmCute card design! The otters are simply adorable and the baby with it’s mama is just too cute for words!
Annalisa
April 2, 2018 at 10:39 pmI love seeing how you do ink blending. You always add that special little something-something to make it come to life. And those otters: what’s not to love about them? I like how their lightness helps them stand out against the background. Thanks for sharing!
Lisa
April 3, 2018 at 10:21 amoh my, thes otters are so cute ! very sweet card ! and I love the way you coloured the different pieces of water and sky with oxides ! wonderful colours !
Lisa A creations
April 3, 2018 at 10:33 amCute card! Loving the background and that new stamp set!
Nana Griffin
April 3, 2018 at 11:54 amThis is so adorable!
Jnana Bryant
April 3, 2018 at 2:01 pmLoved your ink blending and die cutting techniques — the idea to splash the same color ink on the background has a great effect — very adorable card
Annette Gordon
April 3, 2018 at 3:27 pmSo so cute! Love the different colors you used and the water splatter.
whichcraft2create
April 3, 2018 at 5:28 pmCuteness overload! Those otters are adorable!
Stacey Kowbel
April 3, 2018 at 8:49 pmSuch a cute card! I love the background colours!
Crafty Kiwi Mama
April 3, 2018 at 9:07 pmOh my goodness, they are just too stinkin’ cute! I don’t know how I’ve resisted them until now! Totally in love with these otterly adorable creatures! (They’re so cute to watch at the zoo too!) Love your fabulous ink work on this gorgeous card. So perfect! Hugs, Wends xoxo
Beverly Perdue
April 4, 2018 at 9:09 pmThose little otters are so adorable. Love how you created the background!
Charly
April 5, 2018 at 8:08 amThose waves! What an adorable layout.
Larissa Heskett
April 5, 2018 at 10:38 amSQUEAL!! Such a SWEET Card and Design!! I LOVE the Colors too!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
Brandi R
April 6, 2018 at 9:51 pmOh Oh OH!!! LOVE this darling card!! Those otters are completely stealing my heart. Fabulous card ♥