Can you hear the waves lapping and the birds singing? I sure can!

When you’re struggling for cardmaking ideas, reach for a sketch. Sketches are great for inspirational ideas. Get your supplies together and see what you come up with!

Here's a fun sketch to try: 

I have a really fun card idea to share using the Seaside Bay bundle (#160445): 

You can almost hear the waves lapping and the birds singing when you craft with the Seaside Bay stamp set. The images of sand, seashells, birds, and more can’t help but evoke the feelings of tranquility that come with being near the water. Pair the images with one of three included sentiments for a handmade card they’ll treasure.

Here's the challenge card: 

Supplies

Stamp set: Seaside Bay Bundle

Ink:  Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Soft Suede

Paper with cutting dimensions:

• Night of Navy: 5 ½ X 8 ½ sc 4 ¼
• Balmy Blue: 4 X 5 ¼
• Basic White: 4 X 5 ¼, 2 ¾ X 4, ¾ X 2 ¾, & scrap
• By the Bay DSP: 1 X 4, ¾ X 5 ¼

Tools & Accessories:

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Seashells 3D Embossing Folder, Blending Brushes, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Multi-Purpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Instructions:

1. Prepare your base card and set aside.
2. Run the Balmy Blue CS through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine using the Seashells EF.
3. Attach to your card base using your adhesive.
4. On 2 ¾ X 4 Basic White start your blending of the sand using your Crumb Cake ink and Blending Brush. Then turn card around and create the sky using your Balmy Blue leaving room in the center for your water which will be created using your Pacific Point ink.  Use the “sand” stamp and your Soft Suede Ink to create texture to the sand.
5. Stamp the bird on to a scrap of Basic White using Soft Suede and run through the die cutting machine with the coordinating die.
6. Attach your DSP to the right edge of the beach scene using your adhesive.
7. Adhere the above to your card front about an inch from the bottom using your adhesive.
8. Attach the bird using dimensionals.
9. Stamp your sentiment on Basic White using Night of Navy ink. Using your Paper Snips cut a flag in one end.  Add dimensionals and attach to bottom of card below the image.
10. Attach the DSP strip to the right side of the Basic White and then attach to the inside of your card for your personal message.