Inspiration By the Sea

Hi there! Today I’m joining Papertrey Ink for our first group post featuring the new nautical themed stamp sets & dies.
My first card features the new Guiding Light stamp set with coordinating dies. I blended in Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky & Enchanted Evening on the bottom half of the card and then adhered part of the new Cover Plate: Waves overtop. I did a little rock n’ roll inking on the lighthouse using Berry Sorbet & Pure Poppy.
On the inside of the card I stamped a sentiment from the new Light of Life stamp set along with another lighthouse cropped off to the bottom coordinating with the front of the card.
My next card features the new Ahoy stamp set with coordinating dies.
I used a coordinating circle die for the circular anchor image and cranked my Big Shot till it was smokin’. After stamping all the anchors, I popped them up with foam squares and added a sentiment.
Truth be told, I’ve never been a huge nautical fan, but these new sets have easily changed that. I think what sold me is the tasteful and yet trendy designs paired with practical & inspirational sentiments.
Make sure and check out what the rest of the team has created using these new nautical products.
Nichole • Betsy • Dawn • Heather • Melissa • Laurie • Maile • Danielle • Ashley • Amy
Thanks so much for stopping by!

lighthouse card:
cardstock: stamper’s select white
stamps: guiding light, light of life
dies: guiding light, cover plate: waves
ink: berry sorbet, pure poppy, spring rain, blueberry sky, enchanted evening, true black

anchor card:
cardstock: stamper’s select white
stamps: ahoy
dies: ahoy
ink: sweet blush, berry sorbet, pure poppy, lemon tart, summer sunrise, orange zest, limeade ice, simply chartreuse, ripe avocado, spring rain, blueberry sky, enchanted evening, true black