Saturday, August 1, 2026

Inkspirational #373 Visual Prompt - Beach Scenes

 Time for another Inkspirational Challenge!  #373 Visual Prompt - Beach Scene - a great challenge for the middle of August when we'd all probably like to be at the beach! (Unless you live in the Southern Hemisphere!)

I was inspired by the ocean waves!

First time using this wonderful Making Waves Stencil, Hey Honeycomb Fish Die and Hey Honeycomb Summer Sentiments all from The Greetery release in June.  Inside I stamped "You're FIN-tastic" from the same sentiment set.

I die cut the fish out of water color card and sponged with Ranger Distress Inks.  I punched the sentiment with a 1" circle, then punched a 5/8" and 1/2" circle to look like bubbles floating up.  I added an enamel dot for his eye. The fish and bubbles are popped up on foam dots.

We hope you'll join us and show us your inspired card design using our Visual Prompt!  You'll find inspiration from the rest of the team as well as Mr. Linky over at the Inkspirational Blog!

This challenge ends on Aug 14th.

I'm also sending my card to:


1st time using the stencil, fish die and sentiment set!

Summer Theme  ends Aug 17

ends Aug 5

ends Aug 4th

Colors of Summer  ends Aug 14

August - Summer  ends Aug 25th




Stamps:  Hey Honeycomb Summer Sentiments - The Greetery.
Ink:  Nocturne - Versafine Clair, Carribean Sky, Persian Blue - Altenew, Peacock Feathers, Twisted Cintron - Ranger Distress.
Paper:  Water Color Card - Spellbinders, White - Papertrey Ink.
Other Supplies:  Making Waves Stencil, Hey Honeycomb Fish Die - The Greetery, 1", 5/8",1/2" circle punches, enamel dot - Altenew, foam dots, blender brushes.

24 comments:

Carol said...

I just love how you used this Greetery release! The stenciled water in the darker shade and the sponged technique for the fish...Love it! What a fun, seaside card! Thank you for playing along at Time Out in our Mother Nature challenge!

Sarn said...

What a brilliant card. Such fun.

Thanks for joining in at Allsorts. x

Bunny said...

Great background. This is so cute. [Bunny]

HilaryJane said...

That stencil set is really quite something. Love how ou have used it and your simple fish is perfect on it xx

Christine said...

Fun card, your waves are amazing behind that cute little fish and great use of the circle punch for the bubbles

brenda said...

Thanks so much for sharing your pretty summery card at Allsorts.

B x

Darlene said...

OMG . . . this is such a FUN card creation! Well done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Four Seasons challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Four Seasons Co-Owner

Loll said...

Really fun card Julia. Love all your new goodies that you've used to create an awesome design. xx

Bonnie said...

Love this chubby fish and the splashing waves! A really cute card, Julia!

Lisa Elton said...

This is so cute, love the little fish!

Pamela said...

thank you for sharing this cute fishy card with us C4Guyz

Craftyfield said...

Fabulous card! I love the colours and composition, the popped up elements adding interest too. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge.

Sarah said...

Such lovely summer colours. Thank you so much for sharing at Allsorts. Sarah

Darnell said...

What a fun set from The Greetery and what a great showcase of it, sis! I absolutely adore your lemon puffer with the aqua fins and that cool splashy ocean stencil! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Darnell

Marlena M. said...

I was holding out for the honeycomb to be restocked (finally got some) and WOW what you did without it! It's adorable Julia, and it's so cute on its own~

Pia S said...

The lemon colored fish looks so exotic and fabulous against the fun splashing water background!

Nancy said...

OH WOW! I just love that fish!!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Time Out Challenges!

My Paper Epiphany said...

This is so stunning! Thanks for joining us at Time Out:)

dj said...

Fantastic!! I am loving that making waves stencil!! Thanks for playing along with our SUMMER challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz!! You nailed the Guyz part with all those shades of blue and the summer portion with your fishy die!! Great work!!
Deb Horst, DT #C4G388

Ellibelle said...

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing at the Four Seasons challenge!

The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

That's such a cute little fish, and the stencil water waves are spectacular. Blessings!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Gorgeous stenciled background for your sweet fish, Julia!!

cm said...

Mega apologies for my late commenting; time is just passing too quickly.
Your fish is ohmystars adorable, swimming around in the delightful ocean-y waves you've created for it! Beach vibes coming through loud and clear with this charming card! As always, wonderful inspiration for our challenge!
Hugs~carol

Julie B said...

Such a fun card Julia, I especially like the stencil you've used. Thanks for linking up at Cardz4Guyz. :)