Hello, and welcome to the My Monthly Hero kit launch blog hop. If you came from the fabulous Clare’s blog, you are right on track! Today the creative team girls are sharing some fabulous projects to celebrate the release of August My Monthly Hero kit.
I created a fairyland themed card with watercoloring. I used the fairy images from the main kit and colored them with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens. I used both forest border frame die from the main kit and add on floral border frame die to set the scene.
I’m not a fan of small images when it comes to watercoloring. However, I had so much fun coloring with these whimsical images. I really love the delicate details of these dies. They are perfect to make any whimsical projects.
I made a video tutorial to show you how to make this watercolor card from start to finish. You can watch it below or on my YouTube channel. Hope you find it helpful.
How to Make a Fairyland Themed Card using Watercoloring
- Stamp the fairy images from the main kit with Hero Arts black ink on a piece of Arches watercolor paper. (I used the mini MISTI stamping tool to make sure I get a good impression while stamping on the watercolor paper.)
- Color the fairies with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens. (There are so many mediums you can watercolor with. You may find this video helpful : Watercoloring Mediums Comparison.)
- Die cut the fairies with coordinating dies using Cuttlebug diecut machine.
- Create a watercolor wash background using Mijello Mission Gold Watercolor Set. (To get the better result, use a large paintbrush and heat the paint before adding more colors.)
- Add some ink splatters on the watercolor background using Hero Arts unicorn white spray.
- Die cut the frames using forest border frame die and floral border frame die out of woodgrain white cardstock.
- Stamp the sentiment from the Dreams Are Made stamp set on the watercolor panel with black ink.
- Adhere the watercolor panel on a A2 sized top folding card using double sided tape.
- Mount the diecut frames and fairies on the card using foam tape.
- Add several Pretty Pink Posh clear droplets on the card front and apply Ranger Star Dust Stickles on the wings.
This month’s kit contents include:
- A 4×6 clear stamp set
- Three matching Frame Cuts dies
- An oval border with frame Fancy Die set
- Three ink cubes in Bubble Gum, Orchid and Green Apple
- Pretty Pink Posh Droplets
- Ranger Star Dust Stickles
- Woodgrain Cardstock and Vellum
- Other gems and cardstock
The August 2016 My Monthly Hero kit is available in limited quantities, and I know they are going to go quickly. Grab yours right HERE, before they are gone! The kit value is over $50, and Hero Arts is selling this one for $34.99.
Giveaway!
- Hero Arts is giving away one August My Monthly Hero kit as a prize to one lucky winner – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. Be sure to leave a comment on my blog for your chance to win by Sunday, August 7 at 11:59pm PT.
It is now time to head on over to the incredibly talented Jennifer McGuire’s blog to see what creation she has to inspire you all. I am sure she has something amazing made up. Thanks so much for stopping by. Happy hopping!
Supplies
I have listed the supplies I used below. I participate in several affiliate programs including Simon Says Stamp(SSS), Hero Arts(HA), and Amazon(AZ). Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you where possible. Thank you so much for your support.
 Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Arches Cold Pressed Watercolor Pad Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Hero Arts Unicorn White Spray Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Dye Ink Pad Black Shop at: SSS | HA |
 EK Success Cutter Bee Scissors Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Hero Arts Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Ranger Multi Medium Matte Shop at: SSS |
 3M Foam Tape Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Pretty Pink Posh 6MM Clear Droplets Shop at: SSS |
 Mijello Mission Gold Watercolor Set 36 Colors Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Cuttlebug Die-Cut Machine Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 EK Success Craft Twezzers Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts August My Monthly Hero Kit Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Flora Border with Frame Fancy Die Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Dreamy Nights Stamp Set Shop at: HA |
 ZIG Clean Color Real Brush 36 Set Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Dahle Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18×12 Shop at: SSS |
 Silver Black Velvet Brush Size 2 Round Shop at: SSS |
 Silver Black Velvet Brush Size 12 Round Shop at: SSS |
Suraia's Crafts (@suraiacrafts)
I just love what you did with this amazing set. I wish I had this set too.
Aug . 03 . 2016fwjoyce1@gmail.com
Very pretty card. I really like the Zig markers.
Aug . 02 . 2016Michelle S
Love it! I always find inspiration in your videos
Aug . 02 . 2016Joyce
Beautiful card and thanks for the tutorial!
Aug . 02 . 2016Gail Plaskiewicz
Wow, everyone has done something different in all the blogs I have been to. No one has done anything this is even close to the others. That is amazing! I love yours! It’s so colorful, like a rainbow. What a beautiful job! Thanks for letting us have a chance to win this set. I’m out of commission with a broken foot so to win something would be so much fun.
Aug . 02 . 2016FeM
Another pretty card. I enjoy watching your videos and how you create.
Aug . 02 . 2016Tammy Hubley
I’ve been to a few of the blogs and it’s so wonderful to see so many creative ideas, this Hero Arts Kitchen is Amazing! Thank you for sharing your beautiful card!
Aug . 02 . 2016Christine Piechura
I really love the color combo that you used in your card, very beautiful!
Aug . 02 . 2016Pamela Parks
Love this kit!
Aug . 02 . 2016Maria Giselle B.
I am inspired! Even if the die cut was just white, the watercolor background is enough to make the card pretty.
Aug . 02 . 2016Anne Sturgeon
So beautiful May. This lovely little fairy is so well represented with all you talented ladies that are on this hop. Thanks for sharing your inspiration.
Aug . 02 . 2016Kitty T
Love the romantic watercolor backdrop. This kit is amazing! Thanks for the great ideas.
Aug . 02 . 2016Kathi Kelly
BEAUTIFUL CARD!
Aug . 02 . 2016Yell Mae Nicolas
This kit is a mixed of elegance and magical vibe! I love it and it is perfect for my card making projects. I’ve been sending letters to different part of the world and my letters will look so beautiful with the use of these stamps! The Shakespearean Poetry Stamp is one of the stamps that I liked the most because of poetry and words on it but I also like the Fairy Stamp and Dreams Are Made Stamp because they are very detailed! I really want this kit and I can’t wait to use them and share them with my friends!
Aug . 02 . 2016Kirsty Vittetoe
Amazing card design, with all those pretty colors, wow!
Aug . 02 . 2016Teri w
Love love love the colors
Aug . 02 . 2016Royleea Love
I love how u used the zig pens on this card! Very creative
Aug . 02 . 2016escardsncrafts
I love how light and bright you keep this card….lovely!
Aug . 02 . 2016CAROL SANDERS
I do like this set
Aug . 02 . 2016Lynnea Hollendonner
This is so pretty! I love the colors!
Aug . 02 . 2016Evelyn
Really enjoy the colors you useo.
Aug . 02 . 2016Mary K. M.
Love your cards!
Aug . 02 . 2016Mary Holshouser
I love the colors in the background.
Aug . 02 . 2016that die cut is fantastic.
thanks for sharing a beautiful card.
Flo
Your card is pretty. I especially liked watching how you made the background.
Aug . 02 . 2016Carolee McCaslin
Wow your card is so beautiful!!! Love it and this new card kit:)
Aug . 02 . 2016