Welcome to the Hero Arts July 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit Blog Hop. If you came from the amazing Wanda’s blog, you are right on track!
To celebrate the release of July 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit, I created a watercolor card using the images from the Daisy and Bugs stamp and cut and the sentiment from the Summer Garden stamp set.
I started by stamping the daisy image from Daisy and Bugs stamp and cut with Hero Arts black ink. Then I watercolored my daisy using Mijello Mission Gold Watercolor Set.
As you noticed, I stamped the sentiment from Summer Garden stamp set as a stem. After adding some paint splatters on the card front, I mounted my watercolor panel on A2 size gray card base.
To finish off my card, I added some little dots in the center of my daisy using Uni-Ball white gel pen.
This is my practice piece that I almost didn’t share. 😉 However, I decided to share as I wanted to let you know that I also make not-great cards. Haha!
July 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit (Shop at Hero Arts)
July 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit
The July 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 $74, and Hero Arts has an amazing deal at $34.99.
This month’s kit includes:
- 2 4” X 6” Clear Stamp Sets
- 17 Coordinating Frame Cuts
- 5 Recycled Paper Heart Large Confetti Pieces – Assorted Colors
- Ranger Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Iced Spruce
- Handmade, Professional Grade, Cold Press, 100% recycled Watercolor paper from Sari Scraps:
- 1 6” X 6” Circle with Deckle Edge – 140 lb.
- 3 5” X 7” sheets – 140 lb.
Giveaway
Hero Arts is giving away one July 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, July 9 at 11:59 pm and the winner will be announced the following week.
Add-on Products (See more at Hero Arts)
Add-on Collection
There are several optional Add-on products – they are also available for purchase on Simon Says Stamp and Ellen Hutson.
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to the amazing Yana’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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Amy Tsuruta
Michelle Short
Libby Hickson
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.
 Hero Arts July My Monthly Hero Kit Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Daisy and Bugs Stamp and Cut Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Summer Garden Stamp Set Shop at: HA |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Mijello Mission Gold Watercolor Set Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Silver Black Velvet Brush #2 Round Shop at: SSS |
 Uni-Ball White Gel Pen Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Scrapbook Adhesives Permanent Tape Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts Black Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Canson Montval Watercolor Paper Shop at: SSS |
 Altenew Real Gray Cardstock Shop at: HA |
Susan O'H
Love the flower cards! Very appealing!
Jul . 07 . 2017Tracy Hawkins
Beautiful designs as always May ! X
Jul . 07 . 2017Karen L K
Nice cards! I always look forward to seeing what you come up with. I am glad you shared the second one. I think it is very nice. That sunflower is a good one and your version is super clever with the word stem.
Jul . 07 . 2017Tracey
The flowers are beautiful, I love the colouring on them and an amazing idea for the stem. Thanks for sharing.
Jul . 07 . 2017Monica
I love your stem… I didn’t order that set, but I am sure I can find something close! Cute, cute!
Jul . 07 . 2017Jill Lipscomb
Love the varied colors in the flowers.
Jul . 07 . 2017memalagene
Great kit release! AWESOME cards! I especially love the daisy card with the sentiment as the stem!
Jul . 07 . 2017Hoosier
A stamper can’t have too many flowers!
Jul . 07 . 2017Tammy B
Love, love your card! I like how you used the sentiment as a stem and the colour of your flower is beautiful!
Jul . 06 . 2017Donna Ligon
I love the idea of using the sentiment for the stem. Totally cute!!
Jul . 06 . 2017Patricia Gasko
Great card so simple yet so vibrant
Jul . 06 . 2017tindaloo76
loving your card samples, the one where u put the sentiment in instead of the stem, so inspired! ♥
Jul . 05 . 2017Teresa Brock
Beautiful cards! Thank you!
Jul . 05 . 2017Emily g
Beautiful cards, I love the little detail in the background too
Jul . 05 . 2017Michelle P.
OH wow, gorgeous card. I love the stem idea, it worked spectacularly well!
Jul . 05 . 2017Sandy Small
I like how you used the sentiment as a stem, and the splatters. Your practice card was very nice also!
Jul . 05 . 2017Sheila W
Absolutely love your card with the daisy! It’s beautiful!
Jul . 05 . 2017Candice L.
This is one of my favorite kits so far. Wonderful colors on the daisies with such nice subtle details.
Jul . 05 . 2017Lisa Blakemore
Beautiful cards
Jul . 05 . 2017Golda
I love the splatter look of the background!
Jul . 05 . 2017Dee Earnshaw
Love this kit – thanks for the inspiration:)
Jul . 05 . 2017D.Ann C
What gorgeous coloring on these flowers! I LOVE that you used the sentiment for a stem!!
Jul . 05 . 2017cindysstacksofbooks
I love the creative use of the sentiment. Out of sight!
Jul . 05 . 2017Theresa P
Beautiful designs! Love your coloring. Anxious to get the kit.
Jul . 05 . 2017Sarah M
Love your daisies! So very pretty!
Jul . 05 . 2017