Hi there! Summer is still here in Israel, so it got me thinking about the beach… In this post, I’ll be showing two cards with images from the Ocean Minded stamp set by Gina K. Designs!

This stamp set is so unique, and has many sea-side themed images, like waves and footprints. It really makes you feel like you’re on the beach tanning and relaxing – which is something all of us desperately need right now 🙂

First Take on the Ocean Minded Stamp Set

For my first card, I used a piece of Neenah Desert Storm cardstock. It has a light kraft color, and I felt it would match the sandy beach scene perfectly. I also blended Broken China distress oxide ink for the sea waters.

Finally, I used fine white embossing powder for the foam, and added the heart and the sentiment:

The foam looks so realistic, don’t you think?? 🤩

I decided immediately that I want to make another ocean minded card, so…

Second Take on the Stamp Set!

This time, instead of white embossing powder, I used Speckled Egg distress embossing glaze. I also decided to do ink blending for the sand, instead of using kraft paper.

Here is the card:

The footprints were also heat embossed with Speckled Egg.

I really like how it looks grey-ish instead of bright white. Gives me a more realistic feeling when I look at it:

I’m certainly not done with this stamp set yet, but that’s all for today 🙂 I’m very happy with my ocean minded cards, and I hope you liked them too!

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Enjoy your weekend!

– Michal