Hello all and thank you for stopping by today to help celebrate the launch of May My Monthly Hero Kit from Hero Arts (more about the kit and blog hop below).
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CARD DETAILS
I decided to go with a very simple project this month. I wanted to use a mermaid stamp but since I was short on time (I made this card right before I left for CREATE) I knew I wont be able to color it, so I decided to use colored cardstock instead and create a color block background.
I cut several colors of Simon Says Stamp cardstock (all linked below) into 1 1/4″ wide strips and adhered them onto an A2 top folding card base. Next I used black ink and stamped the mermaid.
For my sentiment I used Sending Mermaid Kisses And Starfish Wishes message from the kit and heat embossed it in white embossing powder onto black cardstock and foam mounted onto the card.
I also embellished my card using Sparkling Clear sequins and clear drops from my stash and I randomly scattered those around my project.
MY MONTHLY HERO MAY 2017 KIT
The kit is available for a limited time only – once it’s gone, it’s gone. If you love it – better grab it now!
The kit contains: 1 4” x 6” clear stamp set, 18 coordinating dies (5 Fancy Dies & 13 Frame Cuts), 1 6” x 6” stencil, More than 2.5 teaspoons cyrene sequins, 3 ink cubes (Deep Blue, Aqua, Amethyst), 5 5” x 6” acetate sheets, 1 bottle of turquoise silk liquid ink (iridescent), 3 sheets of 6” x 6” lightweight paper (Ice blue, Marble Tissue and Swirl Tissue).
You can now subscribe to receive the kit monthly and never miss one!
KIT & KIT ADD-ONS
There are several optional add-on items:
 My Monthly Hero May 2017 Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Mermaid Stamp Set Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Mer-mazing Messages Stamp Set Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Manatee Stamp & Cut Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Paper Layering Mermaid with Frame Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Paper Layering Merman with Frame Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Shell Confetti Fancy Die Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Reef Border and Frame Fancy Dies Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Mermaid Frame Cuts Shop at: HA | SSS |
HOP ALONG WITH US!
The Hero Arts Blog
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Wanda Guess
Jessica Frost-Ballas
May Park
Heather Ruwe
Yana Smakula – you are here
Amy Tsuruta
Lydia Fiedler
Libby Hickson
Michelle Short
Ilina Crouse
Clare Prezzia
GIVEAWAY!
Hero Arts is giving away one kit as a prize to one blog reader – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop so be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win!
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!
My Monthly Hero May 2017 Shop at: HA |
Hero Arts Mermaid Stamp Set Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts White Embossing Powder PW110 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun PW200 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sea Glass Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Island Blue Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Green Apple Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Audrey Blue Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Surf Blue Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix Shop at: SSS |
 EZ Runner Grand – Permanent Shop at: SC |
 EZ Runner Grand – Permanent – Refill Shop at: SC |
 Scrapbook Adhesives Black Foam Tape Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue Shop at: SSS |
So different but beautiful.
Fabulous card and cool background 🙂
I have really enjoyed hopping along, so many wonderful creations
What a great idea for quick “coloring”!
what a clever idea… beautiful card!!
errific technique. Lovely.T
Didn’t buy this stamp…might need to reconsider. Different color scheme and still beautiful. Thanks
Very pretty
I like the minimalist approach it is very striking
I love the color blocking and this mermaid is beautiful for this technique
I love the card, it looks perfect nothing out of place great job
A brilliant idea to use print paper for the background! Quick & easy & still packing a big punch!
Your card is simple but beautiful! Loved it!
Cool color blocking! Great idea for a quick card!
When time runs short and you don’t have time to color an image, using color cardstock is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Great idea! Your card is really beautiful.
Beautiful!
Cool effect with the color layers! Thanks for sharing.
I love the ombré look of the colored paper layers! Beautiful image too!
What a great idea for a quick, yet beautiful, card. Keep the inspiration coming!
Very cool. That’s a quick way to get a lot of color.
Great idea for a quick and beautiful card!
Love the card!
Beautiful card! Love the cardstock stripes~
What a great way to add color especially if you’re short on time!
Your card is awesome. I like the colors of the background.
It’s good to see a new use for the old paint chip layered background. Yours makes more sense and really highlights the bee-utiful mermaid stamp!!
Such a modern color block design … love it.
What a great idea to use strips of various card stock! Definitely a time saver!
Oh wow, you are outstanding, love your beautiful work!
I really like the simple stamp with the pretty backgroung colors!
I never think to create cards in this manor, but I love it. I just kept staring. Simple and doable.
Love your use of card stock for the gradient background.
LOVE the idea of using strips of paper. The colors you chose to put together are gorgeous. I love the mermaid on the wood stamp & all of the other add-ons❣❣❣
Thanks for showing a card where the mermaid wasn’t colored. Seeing this quick style of card is encouraging me to purchase this stamp. The kit is already sold out and I am hoping to win one!
I love the simple but stunning way you used that stamped image. And the sentiment on black really pops! Love it! =)
beautiful card thank you for sharing
Sweet and simple card ^_ ^
Love the use of colored card stock to achieve “coloring!” Cleaver. Thanks for sharing.
I LOOOOVE this set!!! So beautiful, and my niece will love it too!!!
I really like this kit. Very unique card! Wonderful color combo!
Simple and pretty card!
that is a meat idea when you need a card in a hurry 🙂
Just lovely Yana as always
beautiful!
Cool Card!
Fabulous idea for a gorgeous but quickcard
Clever idea using the background like you did!
This kit is wonderful & I love what you have done with it, Yana! I would absolutely love to win this – thank you so much for the opportunity & for all the inspiration you give.
all the best,
Liz M xx
Stunning card and colouring!!! <3
Yana what a clever idea for a quick card!! I’ll have to remember this when I’m running short on time….which is practically every day! Gorgeous result!!