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!
The Hero Arts Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Wanda Guess
Jessica Frost-Ballas
May Park (you’re here!)
Heather Ruwe (your next stop!)
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 |
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Jun . 19 . 2020Krysta
So cool!! I never thought I would need a mermaid stamp…but apparently I do!!
May . 28 . 2017Valerie G.
This kit is a must-have! And the add-ons…OMG! Great card, May!
May . 06 . 2017Debbie Saunders
I love the add-on oval die up
May . 06 . 2017Andrea H
love your take on these cards from @HeroArts blog hop. thank you for the inspiration you have given me and many more people too i would of thought. TFS.
May . 06 . 2017Elizabeth Wilkinson
Love your card especially the mermaid hair ! Love to win! I adore the mermaid stamps and the beautiful papers in the kit !
May . 05 . 2017Barbara B
May, your sunset and mermaids are so beautiful. thanks so much for the inspiration 🙂
May . 05 . 2017Jake
So fascinating to stare with your artwork must love it
May . 05 . 2017Kim Maxwell
Absolutely love the colors you used for this!!! Absolutely stunning!!!
May . 05 . 2017Denise Bryant
Gorgeous details and colors! What a fabulous kit… my favorite so far!
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