Hello there! Today I have a simple to make sympathy card with beautiful Calla Lily flowers from Hero Arts. This blog post is also a part of the Hero Arts blog hop celebrating the new 2019 Catalog Release (there are many fabulous new products to pick from, great new Color Layering Sets, fabulous background stamps and more). I’ll be sharing additional inspirational projects here on my blog using new products from Hero in the upcoming month.
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CARD DETAILS
I wanted to do a video tutorial for this card (and make additional examples), but with my trip to China I had pick and chose what I could use my time for. Maybe later I’ll feature this set in one of my “Color Layering with Yana” videos for Hero Arts, I want to try and stamp these flowers so they look white.
If you look closely, you can see that all 3 flowers are stamped in different colors of ink. I wasn’t sure what colors to use, so I ended up trying many different ink pads to stamp these. I used the following: Rose Madder, Bubble Gum, Soft Pink, Strawberry, Pale Tomato, Fresh Peach and Soft Cantaloupe. Leaves were stamped in Moss and Forever Green.
After cutting my images out using coordinating dies I also created a stem (I fussy cut it as I didn’t like the white outline the die was giving me); the stem is an outline image without a solid layer so you’ll need to color it using markers or other coloring medium. I colored mine using Copics in YG67 and YG03.
After creating A2 white side folding card base from Hero’s new Dove White cardstock I trimmed new Sand cardstock to 4″ x 5 1/4″ and foam mounted my images onto it creating an arrangement.
I recommend getting a Sampler pack of the new cardstock from Hero Arts to see/test all colors. Many of the colors from Hero are unique and something I didn’t have in my collection from other companies before.
I’ve already used their cardstock for a few of my projects, one that has been already posted is this pencil colored card:
This one was colored on PS313 Hero Hues Adriatic cardstock. Isn’t that color pretty? You can see the full post/video HERE.
The background for my card was lacking, so I added lots of splatter detail using Hero Arts White Iridescent Shimmer spray and also Tonic Studios Nuvo Mica Mist in Pecan Peach.
Finally, I gold heat embossed “Sending Prayers” and added a few sequins from the Champagne sequin mix.
MORE COLOR LAYERING!
Do you enjoy Color Layering? Check out my Color Layering playlist on Youtube featuring various tips & tricks for using your Color Layering Stamps!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Hero Arts Color Layering Calla Lily Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Color Layering Calla Lily Frame Cuts Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Hero Hues Cardstock – Sand Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Hero Hues Sampler Pack (26) Shop at: SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Hero Hues Cardstock – Dove White Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Rose Madder Hybrid Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Bubble Gum Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Soft Pink Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Hybrid Ink Pad Strawberry Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Pale Tomato Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Fresh Peach Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Soft Cantaloupe Shadow Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Forever Green Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Moss Hybrid Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Champagne Sequin Mix Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts White Iridescent Shimmer Spray Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Tonic Pecan Peach Nuvo Mica Mist Shop at: SSS | SC | TS |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ | TS |
 Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ |
BLOG HOP
If you arrived from Nichol Spohr the next stop on this hop is Amy Kolling. You can also start over on The Hero Arts Blog.
GIVEAWAY!
Hero Arts is giving away four (4!) $50 shopping sprees, drawn from comments left on all of the blogs along the hop.
Comments close on Sunday February 17 at 11:59pm PST. The winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.
The Calla Lily card is beautiful! The colors are perfect and I’d send that over a store bought card in a heartbeat.
Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing your art.
OMG! Your cards are so pretty. Thank you for sharing.
Two beautiful cards!! Love the look of the pencil coloring on that dark cardstock!
Gorgeous cards! Lots of inspiration
Absolutely gorgeous!
Your sympathy card Yana, is quietly elegant which is perfect for the occasion. So lovely. I’m loving the new colours of card stock from Hero Arts that I’ve seen so far. That Adriatic is gorgeous.
Very beautiful cards!!
Beautiful card – love the colors of the lilies, and the sparkly bits really finish it off nicely
Beautiful cards! thanks for the inspiration!
Love the Lily card. That is a must have for me, as my granddaughter’s name is Lily. It’s hard to find a good stamp of the flower Lily. I need to shop the catalog!
Pretty cards. What a great idea to sell a sampler pack!
It is so much fun to have such a variety of stamp sets showcased in one blog hop
Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.
Very pretty cards – I especially liked the video as you gave me encouragement and creative thoughts. Very appreciated!
Very pretty cards. Love the coloring on the first card.
The calla lily card is beautiful.
Such beautiful cards as always!!!
Your cards are always beautiful and these are no exception. The design and layout is fantastic.
Love all your cards. I have been watching your videos on YouTube and just started following you on Pinterest. Love the inspiration.
Lovely cards! I especially like the pencil colored card. Such a beautiful color.
Love the two cards. Would never have thought to use that blue cardstock. Very pretty!
Gorgeous cards!! The Calla Lily is already on my wish list and I can’t wait to ink it up!!
The calla lily is perfect for sympathy cards. I especially love layerying stamp sets–makes coloring a flower so much easier.
Very pretty cards!
Wow! Wow! Wow! Your cards are totally amazing!!! Wonderful colouring!!!
Your work rocks! Such lovely cards!
Very pretty cards. I especially liked your second card. Loved the colors you chose. Thank you so much for sharing.
Love your designs.
Lovely card! I enjoy seeing how designers showcase new products – it is very inspiring! It can help make it easier to choose what to buy, or increase your wishlist!
A very elegant sympathy card. Love the calla lily, perfect for many occasions.
Gorgeous! I especially love the card with the falling flowers on the new cardstock. The lilies are beautiful.
CLASSY AND ELEGANT
Beautiful cards, Yana.
Beautiful cards! I always love what you create.
This calls lily image is just beautiful! I think your card is so graceful and elegant! I really like how you colored the smaller floral image on dark cardstock. That teal shade is gorgeous!
These are gorgeous and I’m always impressed with your creations. You’re right, this looks like some beautiful colors with this card stock and I like the heavier weight too!
What beauties!
Wow, the card you made using the new Adriatic color cardstock is just gorgeous!
Your floral cards are so pretty; love seeing how you get such wonderful details.
Gorgeous cards! The lily is stunning!
Yana, these cards are beautiful!
Lovely, just lovely!
Gorgeous cards! Love those beautiful calla lilies!
Lovely card, Yana! Such a soft color palette, and I just adore calla lilies. I love the layered stamps and really enjoy watching your tutorials on them.
I loved watched the second card’s Youtube video. The azure cardstock is to die for!
The Cala Lilly colors are lovely!
Beautiful cards! I love the soft colors of the lilies against the sand cardstock. Thanks for sharing!
Love your pencil shading and chose of colors. The lily is beautiful. Thanks for sharing
Yana you never cease to amaze and inspire! Beautiful card. I’d love to see the calla lilies in white.