Mine! Mine! Mine! A Seagull-Themed Card That Soars

made by Joanne Whittaker

Creativity and playfulness meet in Joanne Whittaker’s Seaside Seagull card, crafted for our team swap during SAB Sale-A-Bration 2025. With the Friendly Seagulls Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!, Joanne has brought the charming chaos of beachside birds to life, delivering a card filled with personality, depth, and humor.

Fun Fold Structure – A Tent Fold Landscape Design

This card isn’t just beautiful—it’s interactive! Joanne has chosen a tent fold landscape fun fold, adding an extra layer of creativity to the design. The horizontal orientation allows the seaside scene to stretch across the card, making it feel expansive and immersive, while the tent fold gives it stability and dimension, standing proudly like a seagull surveying the shore.

Front Design – A Coastal Masterpiece

The card front effortlessly captures the sandy shore and open sky through expert ink blending in Crumb Cake and Boho Blue, set upon the textured backdrop of Watercolor Paper. The focal point—a cheeky seagull—is stamped in Memento Black, with delicate shading using Blends in Smoky Slate, Lemon Lolly, and the retired Pale Papaya, adding dimension and softness to its feathers.

To bring the scene to life, Joanne has employed fussy cutting techniques, meticulously trimming the seagulls with Paper Snips for crisp, clean edges. She then mounted them using Dimensionals, creating depth and giving the birds a raised, lifelike appearance, as if they are truly soaring over the sandy shore.

Adding an artistic touch, Joanne has used Water Painters with a watercolor technique, blending Crumb Cake and Boho Blue seamlessly to mimic the soft transitions between sand and water. The subtle gradation of color enhances the natural movement of the design, making the coastal elements feel more organic.

The sentiment “Bee My Valentine” is a personal touch, borrowed from Joanne’s own collection, adding warmth to the lighthearted theme. Layered Basic Vanilla and Boho Blue cardstock frame the message beautifully, creating an engaging contrast that highlights the seagull’s personality.

Inside – A Fun and Playful Surprise

Joanne has turned the inside of the card into a beach-inspired scene, complete with repeatedly stamped and shaded seagulls, each squawking the phrase “Mine! Mine! Mine!”—a humorous nod to the infamous bird calls that often echo along the coast. The textured Crumb Cake inkwork on the bottom edge mimics the sandy beach, tying the design together seamlessly.

The carefully illustrated seagulls march in formation, their grey-toned bodies and bright orange beaks and feet injecting personality into the composition. The layering and shading techniques make this interactive element pop, giving the recipient a fun and unexpected surprise upon opening.

Materials & Tools Used

Joanne’s impeccable craftsmanship shines through in every detail, achieved with the following supplies:

Stamps & Sentiments:

• Friendly Seagulls Stamp Set (Stampin’ Up!)
• “Bee My Valentine” sentiment (from Joanne’s collection)

Ink & Color Blending:

• Crumb Cake
• Boho Blue
• Memento Black
• Blends: Smoky Slate, Lemon Lolly, Pale Papaya (retired)

Cardstock & Paper:

• Watercolor Paper
• Boho Blue
• Crumb Cake
• Basic Vanilla

Tools:

• Paper Snips (for fussy cutting)
• Dimensionals (for mounting seagulls)
• Water Painters (for watercolor blending)
• Bone Folder
• Paper Trimmer

Final Thoughts

Joanne Whittaker’s Seaside Seagull Card is a true testament to creative storytelling through cardmaking. The tent fold landscape fun fold adds an extra element of excitement, allowing the design to stand up for display while maintaining an interactive feel. The fussy-cut and layered seagulls, paired with watercolor-blended sand and water, showcase Joanne’s keen eye for detail and artistry.

From the carefully blended background to the amusing squawking details inside, this card isn’t just a paper-crafted masterpiece—it’s a moment of coastal nostalgia, transformed into an unforgettable design.

A huge thanks to Joanne for sharing her delightful creation in Sale-A-Bration 2025—her card is sure to bring smiles and inspire fellow crafters!

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