{"id":2677,"date":"2026-05-21T15:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T22:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/?p=2677"},"modified":"2026-05-21T15:08:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T22:08:23","slug":"thoughtful-octopus-card-a-cheerful-underwater-thank-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/21\/thoughtful-octopus-card-a-cheerful-underwater-thank-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Thoughtful Octopus Card \u2013 A Cheerful Underwater Thank You"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today\u2019s project is all about color, texture, and a little ocean whimsy! During my recent Facebook Live, we created this <\/span>Thoughtful Octopus Card<\/b>, complete with a stenciled water background, bright seaweed, tiny seahorses, and a sweet octopus holding a heart. It\u2019s a joyful way to say \u201cMany Thanks.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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This card is perfect if you enjoy <\/span>layered cardmaking<\/b>, playful stamp sets, or anything with an ocean theme.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc19 Supplies Used<\/b><\/h2>\n

I used a mix of stencils, inks, dies, and markers to bring this scene to life. Here are the main items featured in the tutorial:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Water & Dotted Line Masks (Stencils)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Paper Medley DSP<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Red cardstock<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Thoughtful Octopus Stamp Set<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Extra Ordinary Life Dies<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Heart die<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Stamp positioner<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Inks: Calypso Coral, Blueberry Bushel, Flirty Flamingo, Hydrangea Hue, Hybrid Black, Peaceful Pines, Pecan Pie<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Light & Dark Flirty Flamingo Alcohol Markers<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bone folder, trimmer, adhesive, dimensionals, acrylic blocks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Here are the stamps in this cute set. Perfect for birthdays, thank yous, and just a good old thank you card. The options for sentiments are also cute.\u00a0 This stamp set is from our Online Exclusives.<\/p>\n

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    The Paper Medley offers a great background to my card.<\/p>\n

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    \ud83c\udfa8 Creating the Background<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The underwater look starts with <\/span>ink blending<\/b> through the Water & Dotted Line masks. Layering Blueberry Bushel and Hydrangea Hue creates depth, while the dotted lines add movement\u2014almost like bubbles drifting upward.<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re new to blending, check out <\/span>ink blending basics<\/b> for smooth transitions and crisp stencil edges.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \ud83e\udde1 The Star of the Show: The Octopus<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Stamped in Calypso Coral and shaded with Flirty Flamingo alcohol markers, the octopus becomes the focal point. A tiny red heart die cut adds a sweet touch, making this card perfect for thank\u2011yous, encouragement, or just-because notes.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The three little seahorses stamped in Flirty Flamingo bring extra charm and balance to the scene.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udccf Card Measurements<\/b><\/h2>\n

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    • Basic White:<\/b>
      \n<\/b> \u2022 4\u2011\u00bc\u201d x 11\u201d (scored at 5\u2011\u00bd\u201d) \u2013 card base<\/span>
      \n<\/span> \u2022 3\u2011\u00be\u201d x 5\u201d \u2013 insert<\/span>
      \n<\/span> \u2022 3\u2011\u00bd\u201d x 4\u2011\u00be\u201d \u2013 front layer<\/span>
      \n<\/span> \u2022 2\u2011\u00bd\u201d x \u00be\u201d \u2013 sentiment strip<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Blueberry Bushel:<\/b>
      \n<\/b> \u2022 4\u201d x 5\u201d \u2013 insert<\/span>
      \n<\/span> \u2022 3\u2011\u00be\u201d x 5\u201d \u2013 mid layer<\/span>
      \n<\/span> \u2022 2\u2011\u00be\u201d x \u00be\u201d \u2013 sentiment layer<\/span><\/li>\n
    • DSP (Paper Medley):<\/b>
      \n<\/b> \u2022 4\u201d x 5\u2011\u00bc\u201d \u2013 front bottom layer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \ud83d\udcac Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n

      This card is bright, cheerful, and surprisingly easy to put together once the layers are prepped. It\u2019s a great project for practicing <\/span>scene building<\/b> and mixing inks with patterned paper.<\/span><\/p>\n

      If you missed the live, you can watch the full replay here. I\u2019d love to see your version of this card\u2014feel free to share it in the comments or tag me on social media!<\/span><\/p>\n

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