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!
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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 |
lovely card. quick and easy and no coloring!
Lovely clean and simple card; the clear sequins add the perfect finishing touch.
That is such a cool technique! I’m going to have to remember that the next time I need a quick card. In fact…I kind of need to do a quick thank you card, so I might be borrowing this technique really soon. Thanks!
Great post – love this stamp set.
I REALLY like this look! CAS but so eye catching!
I love this look! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Love this stamp and die set, and your multiple strips of various cardstock colors. Gives it a simple but elegant look.
Reminds me of an illustration from one of my childhood books, love it!
Very cute card, I just love the colors the clear drops look Soooo good on them!! A perfect quick card!!
Great idea to create the background using the different colors of paper! That mermaid looks great on that background.
wooow , beautiful card it really unique.
What a unique and pretty card Yana. I think the colour block background looks amazing against the black and white stamped image. So pretty!
Sometimes we forget that simple techniques can create beautiful results. Thanks for reminding us that we don’t need to spend “hours” to color and create the perfect card.
Oh cool, color blocked! Classic!
Beautiful card!
lovely card! good to have a reminder we don’t have to spend tons of time to make a beautiful card! thanks for sharing.
I love how you did the paper strips. I will have to remember that. Your card is beautiful.
Wonderful card…love the colour blocked look.
Yana, another beautiful card! I love your cards!
Such a lovely clean and simple card Yana. The different colour card allows the beautiful details of the stap show through.
Love your card! Thanks for sharing 😉
fabulous color combo for your card!
Simple, but beautiful! Love the card.
Clean and simple, I like it!
What a stunning card! Love how you used the ombre color block background and a few sequins and it lets the mermaid stand out! Also perfect inspiration for how to use the stamp without coloring it – thanks so much for sharing!
Clean and simple, with a dash of bling! A beautiful card, thank you Yana.
Beautiful card! What a great idea to use strips of card stock.
What a great alternative to “color challenged” people (like me)
I like the paper layers. Great idea for a clean and simple card.
Your quick and easy card is very elegant – love the color block background !
Great technique!
What a unique approach. The color block technique is one I should use more often!
Lovely and inspiring!
Love this mermaid image. Beautiful card!
I would never have thought of doing the color-blocking, but it’s very pretty!
If I can’t get the sold-out kit, maybe I will settle for this beautiful mermaid stamp! thank you for the color-block idea!
Lovely! Love your cards, they are skyways beautiful!
Love the colors of the background. Looks like an easier card to make and so pretty!
What a beautiful and different card with the different colors of blue. I really like it. The sequins and clear drops look like bubbles under the water. I like how that looks. I love this stamp so much and I really love your card.
Spectacular card –so fun
Awesome cards, awesome kit.
Yana, I’m at a loss for words in praising your card that is ever so stylish, striking and all-around sensational! I’ll leave it at this: I love your card! Thank you for showing us that images don’t ‘have’ to be coloured to be stunning! Wish I had subscribed to the kit earlier!
~carol
Beautiful card! This Hero Arts kit is fantastic.
I want to win this kit so badly! You showed us how to make a simple card with no coloring involved, yet is just gorgeous! I love mermaids in general. I also love the adorable card you made stamping in black and adding the googlie eyes!
Your cards always leave me speechless! Thanks for sharing your creations!
SO MUCH FUN! I love this card and kit!
~God bless~
Beautiful! Just love the look of it and it opes up so many options I haven’t thought of! Your creativity is never ending 🙂 Thanks for inspiring! xx
Lovely card. Love how you layered the colors. Wish I could get this set. I love love love it. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Love the card want to try that style….adorable set!!!!
Lovely clean and simple card. It’s very refreshing to look at. Love your work!