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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Yana Smakula (Your next stop!)
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Kathy Racoosin
Lydia Fiedler
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 |
Cecilia H
Love that first card with the sentiment as a stem!!
Jul . 04 . 2017Elaine Horton
Using the sentiment for the flower stem is a great idea!!
Jul . 04 . 2017_chevrin2
Super cool! Love this card❣️
Jul . 04 . 2017_chevrin2
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Jul . 04 . 2017Maria Byrd
As many have mentioned, your use of the sentiment on your cute daisy card is simply clever! I also admire your control on the splatter (mine turns messy) and watercolor technique. Thank you for your Hero Arts July 2017 Kit inspiration! 🙂
Jul . 04 . 2017Tracy A
I love how you used the congratulations sentiment as the flower stem. Very creative.
Jul . 04 . 2017Nana Griffin
Oh I just love the practice card. So glad you included it, as the flowers are so bright and pretty and I see nothing wrong with it if that is what you meant. Love both!
Jul . 04 . 2017Penny Peck
Very clever. Thanks for sharing?
Jul . 04 . 2017Holly Paplow
I LOVE your card! I love how you colored the flowers and used the sentiment as thestem.
Jul . 04 . 2017Lady Fair
Very cute idea to use the sentiment as a stem and I love the colors. 🙂
Jul . 04 . 2017Marianne
Beautiful card! Also love that you shared your practice piece and turned it into a card as well. I’m sure the recipient will love it. A few days ago, I watched a video by Sandy Allnock where she turned her practice watercolour panels into beautiful bookmarks.
Jul . 04 . 2017The Red Haired Lass
The splatters really complete the cards, lovely work.
Jul . 04 . 2017Farley Cross
How clever to use the sentiment as the flower’s stem. Very sweet cards.
Jul . 04 . 2017Mary Holshouser
I love daisies and you did a wonderful
Jul . 04 . 2017job of coloring these.
thanks for sharing
Noreen
Love your bright, colorful flowers!
Jul . 04 . 2017Anniek
Love your beautiful cards!
Jul . 04 . 2017Heather R.
Awesome ideas! Thanks for sharing this great kit!
Jul . 04 . 2017Laura
beautiful! i want to be able to watercolour like you when i grow up! 😉
Jul . 04 . 2017Sherri
Love the sentiment stem. Beautiful!
Jul . 04 . 2017Sheri K
Love your beautiful floral card! Just beautiful!
Jul . 04 . 2017ANN GREENE
What a delightful card. It’s a totally different take on an idea. Thanks for sharing.
Jul . 04 . 2017julie m
such wonderful cards. the colors really pop.
Jul . 04 . 2017Debi Vintinner
Love your cheery colors and flowers!! So pretty!!
Jul . 04 . 2017Tanya
Using congratulations as the stem to the daisy is genius!
Jul . 04 . 2017Valerie Breingan
Sensational idea for the first one.I love this card.You really popped this idea.
Jul . 04 . 2017