Do you need an Ocean of inspiration? Today, I have 2 great ideas to bring the beach to your card designs!

I was thinking about it recently, and I believe that ocean elements can be used for nearly any occasion? They are timeless, serene, perfect for masculine, feminine as well as children’s cards! Spellbinders has a new release called Seahorse Kisses and it is so much fun to create with!

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Recently I was swatching my pencils and was inspired to get them out again, hence…

Idea #1 – No Line Colouring

I think pencils are a perfect choice for these seashells! Colouring these sweet images from Seahorse Garden without an outline adds a certain kind of realism. But using pencils also adds that little bit of texture that you see in shells too.
BONUS IDEA: Wouldn’t these shells look great watercoloured!

My background literally took seconds to create, I masked and blended a quick rectangle and stamped the sentiment.

Then, I wanted to add just a little dimension so I popped up the shells with some foam tape, but you could adhere them directly onto the card front.

PRO TIP: After completing the pencil coloring, use a white gel pen to add highlights.

Idea #2 – Hot Foil Outline

When an image is this beautiful, no colouring is needed!
Dawn Woleslagle is an incredible artist, we are lucky to have her designing amazing images like this, to inspire our cards.

I chose a piece of ivory cardstock and some Pastel Hot Foil for the Seahorse Floral.

I also popped up the sentiment and added a small splatter of pale pink pearls.

BONUS IDEA: These foiled designs are so easy to create why not make a bunch at once. They would be fabulous in multiple colour variations and make a great gift card set!

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Are you inspired to create an ‘Ocean’ of cards? If so, let me know in the comments below! Crafty hugs,

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