Exciting News – Hero Arts Creative Team 

Hello, crafty friends! I’m pleased as punch to officially announce that I’ve joined the amazing Hero Arts Creative Team. I am still pinching myself. Make sure to check out the Hero Arts blog as they announce a new member – yes, that’s me- today.

Here is what I came up with right after I received a design team box full of Hero Arts products last week:

I made a fun encouragement card using ombre background and color layering. Two fishes exploring the sea with fearless! Don’t they look so ambitious? While making the card, I realized that how much I missed this kind of cards. Something witty, catchy, and creative!

I love to tell a story with the images I put together for my card. To help you understand what I mean, I made a photo collage with 9 samples:

9 Creative Card Ideas with Storytelling 

• Column 1: Meowday, Elephant , Rainbow Umbrella
• Column 2: I Love You, Ruff Day, Love Potion
• Column 3:  Hello Friend, Oops, Hearts Shaker

If you want more details of any of these projects, please click the links above.

I had so much fun making this card, and really love how it turned out. I also made a video tutorial showing you how I created my card. You can watch it here or in HD on YouTube :

How to Make an Encouragement Card with Color Layering & Ombre Background 

1. Stamp the wave pattern from Wave Pattern Background using Ombre Tide Pool to Navy ink.
2. Stamp the fishes from Color Layering Goldfish stamp set and die cut them using coordinating dies. (Inks used for big fish : Pale Tomato and Crimson, small fish : Soft Cantaloupe and Pale Tomato)
3. Make a couple of slits using a kraft knife and put the die cut fishes in the slits using foam squares.
4. Ink the colors along the edge of A2 sized top folding card using Ombre ink and sponge dauber.
5. Mount the background panel on the card front using a double sided tape.
6. White emboss the sentiment from the Dare To Dream stamp set using white embossing powder.
7. Add some Glossy Accents to the eyes and finish off the card with clear gemstones.

That’s all I have for today! I hope you enjoyed seeing my card and got some inspiration. Thanks so much for stopping by. Happy crafting!