Happy Monday! Welcome to the Hero Arts March 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit Blog Hop. If you came from the amazing Jennifer McGuire’s blog, you are right on track! Today the creative team girls and guests are sharing some fabulous projects to celebrate the release of March 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit.
I used 10 different types of mushroom images from the You’re a Fungi stamp set to create a large mushroom cluster as a focal point on my one layer card. I also used a flower image from the Happy Mother’s Day stamp set to add some interest to my mushroom cluster – I stamped three flowers to create a visual triangle.
Masking technique is a great way to create the illusion of depth as the image you stamp first is in the foreground and the second image is partially behind the first image. It definitely takes time, but once you remove all the masks, you’ll be amazed by the beauty of masking.
I made a video tutorial to show you how to create my card from start to finish – I’m sharing lots of tips you don’t want to miss! You can watch it here or in HD on my YouTube channel:
How to Make a One Layer Card using Masking Technique and Colored Pencils
- Stamp the images from the You’re a Fungi stamp set with Hero Arts black ink.
- Stamp the same images on post-it notes, cut them out with scissors, layer them on the stamped images.
- Color the first layer of images using Copic markers.
- Add layers and shading using Prismacolor colored pencils.
- Color the whole background using Copic marker N8: Natural Gray.
- Add white dots using Signo white gel pen.
- Trace the outlines of each image using Micron black pen 0.3.
- Stamp the sentiment from the You’re a Fungi stamp set with Hero Arts Unicorn white ink.
- Mount the colored panel onto A2 size top folding card using a glue tape.
The March 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit is available in limited quantities for a limited time – once it’s gone, it’s gone. So grab yours right HERE, before they are gone! The kit value is over $75, and Hero Arts has an amazing deal at $34.99.
This month’s kit includes:
- 2 4″x6″ clear stamp sets
- 21 coordinating Frame Cut metal dies
- 2 Fancy Dies
- 2 5.5″x8.5″ sheets of Chocolate & Herbeus cardstock (brown & green textured cardstock)
- 1 6″x6″ sheet of marble paper(color may vary)
- 1 5.5″x8.5″ sheet of burlap
- 1 Intense Black ink cube (ideal for use with alcohol markers)
There are several optional ADD-ON products – they are also available for purchase on Simon Says Stamp and Ellen Hutson:
 Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Welcome Home Stamp Set Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Fresh Herbs Stamp Set Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Produce and Seeds Stam Set Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Egg-cellent Stamp Set Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts You’re A Fungi Stamp Set Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Rabbit with Frame Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Welcome Home Frame Cuts Shop at: HA | SSS |
Giveaway
Hero Arts is giving away one March 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit to one lucky winner. Leave your comments across all of the blogs in the hop by Sunday, March 12 at 11:59 pm PT, and the winner will be announced the following week.
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to the amazing Wanda Guess’s blog to see what creation she has to inspire you all.
Supplies
I have listed the supplies I used below. I participate in several affiliate programs including Simon Says Stamp(SSS), Ellen Hutson(EH) and Hero Arts(HA). 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 | EH |
 Hero Arts Dye Ink Pad Black Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 EK Success Cutter Bee Scissors Shop at: SSS |
 EK Success Craft Tweezers Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Copic Sketch Markers Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Dahle Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18×12 Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts Unicorn White Ink Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Sakura Glaze White Pen Shop at: SSS | EH |
 3M Post It Notes Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Neenah Solar White Cardstock 80LB Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Uni-Ball White Gel Pen Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Tombow Removable Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 Tombow Permanent Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Acrylic Block Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Prismacolor Colored Pencils Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Metal Pencil Sharpener Shop at: AZ |
 SAKURA Micron Pen Shop at: SSS | AZ |
Hero Arts You’re A Fungi Stamp Set Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Happy Mother’s Day Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Absorber Cleaning Cloth Shop at: AZ |
 Teflon Bone Folder Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board Shop at: SSS | EH |
Tombow Removable Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 Print & Pattern Shop at: AZ |
Nicole N.
Pretty card. The black background makes the colors pop.
Mar . 11 . 2017Carina
These are so vibrant. They remind me of alice in wonderland.
Mar . 11 . 2017Giovanna
Love how you clustered the images! Beautiful and vibrant!
Mar . 11 . 2017leighgardner1
Mushrooms never looked so pretty.
Mar . 11 . 2017Shelly
Wow! This is beautiful!
Mar . 11 . 2017thecraftinglifeblog
Wow! That is super cool! So striking and cool to see a different way of using the stamps!
Mar . 10 . 2017Sheri Elmont
Oh wow! This is beautiful! I was surprised to discover that you started with a white card base. I love mushrooms also.
Mar . 10 . 2017Tracy Lustick
May it’s gorgeous!
Mar . 10 . 2017Lindsey
Beautiful coloring! Love it!
Mar . 10 . 2017Terebene
I love the look of your card. What a unique idea.
Mar . 10 . 2017Barbara
Love the black background
Mar . 10 . 2017Beverly Jordan
Beautifully done with these color choices. You tutorial is so helpful.
Mar . 10 . 2017Alison
Wow what a striking card – and what a great save! Love this.
Mar . 10 . 2017Maggie Dudley
Beautiful card. Love the new release stamps.
Mar . 10 . 2017Amanda Still
Love your blog!!! Amazing ideas! Thanks for the inspiration ❤️
Mar . 09 . 2017Maria Peters
This is simply perfect. I enjoy to see this video. Love also, how organized you at work. Awesome!
Mar . 09 . 2017Joyce Xie
Oh wow, such pretty coloring!
it’s a very pretty card
Mar . 08 . 2017Flo
Wow, your card is beautiful. Your coloring is fantastic.
Mar . 08 . 2017Barbara-Jean
Fantastic colorful and intricately designed card, May!
Mar . 08 . 2017Darlene Gabriel
Oh wow look at those colourful mushrooms:) Beautiful card.
Mar . 08 . 2017Martha Berry
Wow! I’m so glad you didn’t have to toss your beautiful card after all that hard work. It turned out beautifully with a black background! The coloring is so vibrant! Thanks for your video:)
Mar . 08 . 2017KarenGermann
Thanks for sharing when things didn’t go the way you thought they would. The card is gorgeous! I love the black contrast!
Mar . 08 . 2017Self Images
Beautiful coloring and card!
Mar . 08 . 2017Pearl
Wow! What a stunning card! I love using black or dark card stock or background for my work too.
Mar . 08 . 2017mariannebrinkley
When I first saw this beautiful card, I thought it was done a completely different way. I have been wanting to try a technique called “black magic”. It is done is by stamping a solid image with white pigment ink onto black cardstock and coloring over it with colored pencils. Now I think I will try both ways, then I will know which technique works best for me. You are card definitely was inspiration for me! Thank you so much!
Mar . 08 . 2017