Hero Arts has some fabulous kit options, and you can see all of those details here
I’m back with two more cards featuring the gorgeous new Coastal Vibes release from Hero Arts! 🌊🐚 These designs are full of seaside charm, inspired by my deep love for all things ocean and coastal. From salty breezes to sandy toes, they capture that beachy feeling we all dream about!
Be sure to check them out as part of today’s fun blog hop—there’s a wave of inspiration waiting for you! If you missed the hydrangea card I shared yesterday, you can catch up on it here.
And don’t forget to read all the way to the end—this hop includes a chance to win some awesome prizes!
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I was so excited to see an oyster shell included in the new Seashells stamp set—it’s not something you see often, and it adds that perfect touch of New England charm I love! 🦪💙
I created both of these cards using Distress Watercolor Pencils, one of my favorite mediums to play with. They’re so versatile and offer endless creative possibilities—whether you’re layering, blending, or trying something totally new.
Want to dive deeper into using them? Check out my online classes:
- Distress Techniques: Distress Watercolor Pencils
- Distress Techniques: Distress Watercolor Pencils, Part 2
You’ll learn a bunch of techniques and feel more confident creating with this fun and unique medium!
I’m loving the beachy vibe of this card! 🌊 I used the Seaside Stripe background, which gives it a completely different feel from my first design. All of the elements were die-cut from the Summer Memories die set using Distress Watercolor Cardstock, then watercolored with Distress Watercolor Pencils. I had so much fun bringing these coastal details to life!
Hero Arts has some fabulous kit options, and you can see all of those details here
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Giveaway:
Hero Arts will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Friday, June 6th at 11:59pm PDT, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week. Leave a comment on all stops for more chances to win!
Hero Arts
Hero Arts Creative Team:
Michelle Short
Rachel Kleinman
Jeannie Lieu
Anna Mahtani
Natasha Polite
Seeka
Channin Pelletier
Rosie Lopez
Charlene Madrid
Jennifer Kotas
Mindy Eggen
Lisa Tilson
Michelle Lupton
Karen Brown
Special Guests:
Nichol Spohr
Jenn Shurkus <— you are here
Love the distressed look. Beautiful cards.
OMG I love these Jenn! I didn’t even see the seashells but honestly have every single brand including HA ones from before that I haven’t even had time to use lol and will get to soon. Hmm I may have to get these seashells though as they are different. I am in love with the Hydrangea’s and you Jennabled me to re-join the Stencil club to get it!!
Fabulous cards! I love how it looks like they were created on the beach! The scenes look like they were blurred by sea water and that the sand is sticking to the camera.
Oh nice! I like the sparkles around the edge of the camera and photo- it makes it look like sand
So many inspirational ideas for summer cards…this entire June Studio release is a must have
Wow, the cool looks! The colors you used are amazing, too!
Beautiful cards! I love the colors and styles! Thank you for sharing!
I just love your style – these are amazing.
Fantastic cards! I love the watercoloring on the seashell design!
Beautiful cards!
All of your cards are gorgeous! I especially love the seashells and all the wonderful colors and textures! Awesome use of the striped stamp design!
So much fun! Love all the cards.
These are so pretty! Love the backgrounds
I really like the whole watercolor distress vibe. This really shows just how versatile these Stamos and tools can be
Your cards are beauiful!
Your cards never disappoint Jenn! They are so fun!
Ooooo I LOVE the watercoloring! How unique! These are STUNNING!
Great stuff — I’m more than ready for summer & the beach. Thanks
Love them!