Happy Monday! Welcome to the Hero Arts May 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit Blog Hop. If you came from the amazing Jessica’s blog, you are right on track!
Today the creative team girls and guests are sharing some fabulous projects to celebrate the release of May 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit.
I created a mermaid themed watercolor card using Mijello Mission Gold watercolor set, inspired by my own card, Fairy themed watercolor card.
I just adore the mermaid images from May 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit. It was so fun to watercolor even though they are small images. I die cut the Reef Frame Border out of white watercolor paper and popped it up against the colorful watercolor background.
I just love how detailed the Reef Frame Border Die is. It adds details and interest to my card so beautifullly. Depending on colored cardstock you use to die cut the reef border, you will get a different look for sure.
How to Make a Mermaid Themed Card using Watercoloring
- Stamp the mermaid images from the main kit with Versafine Onyx black ink on a piece of Canson cold pressed 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 Mijello Mission Gold Watercolor Set. (There are so many mediums you can watercolor with. You may find this video helpful: Watercolor Mediums Comparison.)
- Die cut the fairies with coordinating dies using Spellbinders 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 white watercolor paint.
- Die cut the frame using Reef Border Frame Die out of watercolor paper.
- Stamp the sentiment from the May 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit. on the watercolor panel with Versafine Onyx black ink.
- Adhere the watercolor panel on an A2 sized top folding card using double sided tape.
- Mount the diecut frame and mermaids on the card using 3M foam tape.
- Add several Pretty Pink Posh clear droplets on the card front using Ranger Multi Medium Matte.
The May 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 $70, and Hero Arts has an amazing deal at $34.99.
This month’s kit includes:
- 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)
 Hero Arts Mermaid Stamp Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Mermaind Frame Cuts Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Reef Border and Frame Fancy Dies Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Shell Congetti Fancy Die Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Paper Layering Merman with Frame Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Paper Layering Mermaid with Frame Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Mamatee Stamp & Cut Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Mer-mazing Messages Shop at: HA |
There are several optional ADD-ON products – they are also available for purchase on Simon Says Stamp and Ellen Hutson.
I made another mermaid themed card using the Hero Arts Mermaid stamp. After stamping the image on a watercolor paper with Versafine Onyx black ink, I watercolored it with Mijello Mission Gold watercolor set.
After I created a watercolor wash background, I added some paint splatters and stamped the sentiment from May 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit.
Giveaway
Hero Arts is giving away one May 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit as a prize to one blog reader. Leave your comments across all of the blogs in the hop by Sunday, May 7 at 11:59 pm PST, and the winner will be announced the following week.
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to the amazing Heather’s blog to see what creation she has to inspire you all. That’s all for today. Thank you for stopping by. Happy crafting!
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Yana Smakula
Amy Tsuruta
Lydia Fiedler
Libby Hickson
Michelle Short
Ilina Crouse
Clare Prezzia
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 |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Ranger Multi Medium Matte Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Pretty Pink Posh Clear Droplets Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Mijello Mission Gold Watercolor Set 36 Colors Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 EK Success Craft Tweezers Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Dahle Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18×12 Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Be Creative Double Sided Tape Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Silver Black Velvet Brush #2 Round Shop at: SSS |
 Silver Black Velvet Brush #12 Round Shop at: SSS |
 Versafine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Neenah Solar White Cardstock 80LB Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Spellbinders Platinum Diecut Machine Shop at: AZ |
 3M Foam Tape 1/2 Inch Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Absorber Cleaning Cloth Shop at: AZ |
 Canson XL Watercolor Paper Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit Shop at: HA |
Hero Arts Mermaid Stamp Shop at: HA |
Hero Arts Reef Border and Frame Fancy Dies Shop at: HA |
Kleri F
Beautiful cards!Fantastic job watercoloring the background!Thanks for the inspiration!
May . 02 . 2017Jeanne Beam
Beautiful card. I just love this kit. Thanks for sharing…
May . 02 . 2017Joyce
Beautiful cards! I love the colors you used.
May . 02 . 2017Cathy M
Sooooo pretty!! The colors! I need a trip to the beach!
May . 02 . 2017Nicole PrimpedInPaper
Gorgeous cards! Love the colors and your beautiful watercoloring!
May . 02 . 2017Janet D.
Lovely cards! The beautiful water colors really pop!
May . 02 . 2017Nicole
I have been looking for the perfect mermaid stamps FOR YEARS! These are the perfect mermaid stamps, I am in love and desperate to have this set!!! I waited 24 hours too long to order because I stupidly promised my husband that I wouldn’t order anything new until we sold our house and now I am so sad because they are all gone.
May . 02 . 2017Lois John
Love the rainbow background!! Beautiful card!
May . 02 . 2017Denise Kasbohm
Wow love this!! I love how you made a sunset look rather than the typical ocean. Great idea for me to try.
May . 02 . 2017Charlene Dahlberg
this kit is fabulous!! I love both your cards. The way you colored the mermaids is really cool- not all filled in but fluid – as if they really are from the ocean. also loved the sunset colors –
May . 02 . 2017Nancy Deffner
Love the sunset colors behind the reef die.
May . 02 . 2017carol
love the coloring on your cards. This kit is the best.
May . 02 . 2017Carol b
Such a colorful background, just beautiful!
May . 02 . 2017Carol b
JannyB
Living in Florida I do like good beachy/ocean/mermaid/fishy themed products. I absolutely love this set. Thanks for the giveaway….
May . 02 . 2017Kerry
I love the watercolored mermaids
May . 02 . 2017Beverly Uhlmansiek
Love these blog hops and seeing how everyone changes it to fit them! Love your choice of colors! Really love that large mermaid also!
May . 02 . 2017Angelique Vela
Great cards. I’m loving the wood block mermaid.
May . 02 . 2017Lempicki Antoinette
Lovely card – you are so talented!
May . 02 . 2017Nana Griffin
Love the bright colors. Very nice.
May . 02 . 2017Sabrina Radican
Very beautiful cards!!!
May . 02 . 2017Gin K.
Beautiful cards, love all the vibrant color. Thanks for sharing. This is a super cute kit, love all the cute sea creatures and mermaids! ~Gin K.~
May . 02 . 2017Elizabeth
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful watercoloring for this card!!! Looks amazing! Thank you for sharing your card!
May . 02 . 2017shona16
Beautiful choice of colors and coloring. Thanks.
May . 02 . 2017Lindar C
Such pretty cards! I love the Reef Frame die.
May . 02 . 2017izzyscrap
Beautiful cards May ! And very bright colours to showcase this wonderful kit ! Thanks for sharing and for inspiring.
May . 02 . 2017