Card size: A2 - 4.25" x 5.5" (inches)

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Here are simple instructions on how to create today's cards:

I’ll share step-by-step instructions for each card, but first, a quick note about the foiled panels. I don’t have a laminator for toner cards, so instead, I use my Glimmer Hot Foil System along with a Solid Hot Foil Plate. If you’re using this method, it’s very important to use toner-activated foil—not hot foil—as hot foil won’t work in this case.

If you do have a laminator, feel free to foil your panels as usual!

Hello Sunshine card:

• Cut and fold (1) A2 card base from white cardstock.
  Trim a row of sentiments from an Oceans of Love toner card, then foil it in gold using the info shared above.
• Emboss an A2 white cardstock panel with the Beach Waves embossing folder, then ink blend an aqua ombre gradient to it.
• Trim slightly smaller than A2, and mount to the card base with foam tape.
• Diecut the flamingo pieces, then assemble.
• Diecut the sun, clouds and a wavy sand layer. Ink blend a gradient to the sun.
• Arrange all off the diecut pieces to the front of the card as shown.
• Diecut the sentiment with a strip die, then mount to the front with thin foam strips.
• Accent with self-adhesive Aura AB gems to finish.

Sending Oceans of Love card:

• Cut and fold (1) A2 card base from navy blArrageue cardstock.
• Foil a Gentle Waves toner panel in Watercolor Blue using the method mentioned above.
• Foil the Oceans of Love critters in Glass Slipper, then diecut.
• Create an edge to edge shaker element with the Gentle Waves panel by adhering malleable plastic wrap around the edges to create a pocket.
• Add your shaker mix to the open edge, then finish sealing it.
• Arrange the foiled sea critters as shown, then trim away any excess.
• Mount the shaker panel to the card front with foam tape.
• Diecut a heart from vellum, then trim another gold foiled sentiment from card 1 into a thin strip.
• Mount them to the card front as shown, then accent with two mermaid jewels to finish.

Just a quick note—the shaker mix I used was a gift from a crafty friend quite a while ago, and it's no longer available. But no worries! You can easily swap it out with something you already have in your stash to get a similar look.

Also, don't miss out on Pink & Main’s adorable June Mouse freebie! The stamp set is yours with orders of $50+, and you'll receive the coordinating die when your order hits $75+.

I hope today's ocean-themed cards splashed a little inspiration your way!