Crafting the Sweet Goodbye to Summer with Hero Arts

This trio from the Summer by the Shore collection is all about soft shimmer and heartfelt sentiments—like little keepsakes tucked into envelopes. I loved exploring the versatility of press plates here, using both BetterPress and Glimmer Hot Foil techniques to bring out different textures and finishes. The foiled cards feature Opal foil, which adds the gentlest touch of shine—just enough to catch the light without stealing the spotlight. Each card feels like a quiet moment by the sea, full of warmth and intention.

Easy Step by Step instructions:

• Cut & fold (3) A2 card bases.
• Cut A2 panels from blue, peach & ivory glitter cardstock.

Miles Apart but in my Heart Card:

• Adhere the ivory glitter panel to a card front.
• Press the Scattered Shells plate into porcelain cotton paper in soft gradient.
• Diecut with an arch die, then mount to the card front.
• Diecut pieces from the Message in a Bottle die set, then assemble.
• Heat emboss the sentiment in iridescent gold, then diecut.
• Arrange & adhere the sentiment & diecut pieces to the card front as shown.
• Accent with self-adhesive gems in Aura AB to finish.

You're a Treasure Card:

• Hot foil the Scattered Shells press plate in Opal foil to blue cardstock.
• Trim slightly smaller than A2, then adhere to the card front.
• Diecut pieces from the Message in a Bottle die set, then assemble.
• Heat emboss the sentiment in iridescent gold, then diecut.
• Arrange & adhere the sentiment & diecut pieces to the card front as shown.
• Accent with self-adhesive gems in Aura AB to finish.

Can't Wait to Hug You Card:

• Hot foil the leftover opal foil with a solid plate to peach cardstock.
• Adhere to the card front.
  Diecut a panel of ivory glitter cardstock slightly smaller than A2 with an oval cut from the middle.
• Create a shaker window from this piece using acetate and thin foam strips.
• Pour Aura Opalescent sequins and glitter to the middle of the card base, then mount the shaker window to the top.
• Diecut pieces from the Message in a Bottle die set, then assemble.
• Heat emboss the sentiment in iridescent gold, then diecut.
• Arrange & adhere the sentiment & diecut pieces to the card front as shown.
• Accent with self-adhesive gems in Aura AB to finish.

Thanks so much for stopping by to check out this little lineup of seaside-inspired cards! From soft shimmer to bold blooms, it was such a joy to play with these summer collections and explore different techniques. Whether you're here for the hydrangeas, the foiled finishes, or just a dose of crafty inspiration—I’m so glad you came by.

Here’s to more creativity, more sparkle, and maybe even a few messages in bottles. 🌊💌

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