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Heirloom Boutique Cards I Made on the Cruise

Crafting Cruise Fun in the Sun

Earlier this month, my family and I enjoyed a lovely week on the Navigator of the Seas cruise ship with the Fun in the Sun crafting cruise group hosted by Melanie Hockin and Brenda Zorn.

A collage of colorful handmade greeting cards is arranged under the text “Cards I Made On the Crafting Cruise!” Various designs feature flowers, leaves, and layered decorations on different colored backgrounds. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Today I am featuring the cards I created at the Heirloom Boutique / Scalloped Blooms project station.

Three handmade greeting cards with floral designs are displayed on a grid background. Cards read “Thank You,” “Happy Birthday,” and “You’re a blessing to me,” each decorated with pastel flowers, leaves, and textured embellishments. “Patty Bennett” watermark present. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

I believe there were over 45 total projects for us to create, plus daily gifts, and I previously shared them in my video on 8/14. Please feel free to watch the replay at the bottom of this post.

Three adults—two men in suits and a woman in a dark floral top—stand smiling indoors near a white chair. There is a framed painting on the wall, a wooden panel, and a large window with sheer curtains and an ocean view at sunset. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

One of my very favorite things in life is spending time on a cruise ship with my husband and son. We love traveling the world, seeing new places, trying new foods, meeting new people, and enjoying the amenities, features and shows on the ship!

A hand holds a pink handmade birthday card decorated with embossed flowers, a blue floral strip, yellow dots, a white scalloped tag reading “Happy Birthday,” and a small felt flower embellishment. “Patty Bennett” watermark is visible. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

The birthday card (above) was a fun reminder about this background technique.. tone on tone die cut pieces glued to a background panel. The Bubble Bath scalloped die cut “flowers” are so pretty and the perfect background for the Everyday Essentials DSP and birthday greeting.

Find all of these Stampin’ Up! card making supplies at the bottom of this post, click any image to buy online.

A hand holds a pastel floral greeting card with layered elements: stitched flowers, a torn notebook page, blue and yellow flowers, twine, enamel dots, and a yellow tag reading “You’re a blessing to me.” The card is signed “Patty Bennett PattyStamps.com”. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Above, more Everyday Essentials DSP featured on this card, combined with a colored image from the Heirloom Boutique bundle and a cute die cut from the Extraordinary Life dies.

Below, again, using that amazing Everyday Essentials DSP for the background of this card AND a strip of the Black 3/8″ Iridescent Ribbon for an accent!

Heirloom Boutique card. A handmade thank you card features polka dots, black ribbon, and layered floral embellishments with “Thank You” in script. The card rests on a grid workspace, and the watermark reads “Patty Bennett PATTYS-STAMPS.com.”. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Just loved this tip for a ribbon accent!

Handmade card with floral and polka dot designs, “Thank You” text, and black ribbon detail. Cardstock, a black ribbon, and decorated paper pieces are laid out on a cutting mat. Text and arrows highlight using ribbon as an accent. Patty Bennett watermark present. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Watch the replay

More cards from the cruise:

Flowers Fair cards

Extraordinary Life cards

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Two smiling women stand close together in a large, well-lit room filled with people seated at tables crafting. The tables are covered with art supplies. The background features wood paneling and a colorful geometric mural on the wall. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Heirloom Boutique Card Supplies

Sale prices valid through 8-31-26

Heirloom Boutique Bundle (English) – 167731

Price: $49.50