Are you ready for the My Monthly Hero Kit for February? It’s always exciting to see what the Hero Art Room has been up to every month. It’s kind of like a birthday party but without the aging, right? Well here’s a little sneak peek into the theme for this month’s collection. I say let’s all go to any place tropical, especially Hawaii!
I love that there are so many designs packed into this collection for a variety of ways to create. I tried to show quite a few images on this card but believe me, there are lots more! And wait until you see what I worked up with the umbrella… You are invited back on MONDAY when the launch goes LIVE!
Anyway, my tip for you all today is to stamp up all the images on a white sheet of cardstock and die-cut them. Perhaps stamp and die cut a couple of sheets. That way, when you are ready to create, you only need to color in the objects. This is exactly what I did and it saved me a lot of time. I ended up making about 6 cards from this kit and didn’t have to stop to re-ink and stamp.
The palm trees were “colored” with Hero’s fabulous Reactive Inks using a blending tool. My colors were Green Apple, Key Lime Fizz and Lemon Drop. The trunk was colored with Caramel Hybrid ink. Another hint: Coloring this way goes really fast.
The rest of the images were stamped and colored with Copic Markers. I cut out a frame using the Infinity Square Nesting dies, saved the inside piece and created an ocean scene using the water stamp in the set and Pool Party Reactive ink and blending tool for the sky.. To make it look like there were waves, I added squiggles from a white uni-ball pen. The sentiment was stamped onto Pitch Black cardstock and embossed with white embossing powder. I then trimmed them down and cut them in half so that my message could be in two places.
Because I love polka dots, I used the white pen to embellish the umbrella as well. Sometimes it’s just the littlest details that can make things happier though this collection is fabulous without anything extra! Oh and how sweet is that bird and turtle?
Truth is, the whole set is amazing. Can’t wait for Monday to get here! Hope you will tune back in. If you are wanting to see more sneak peeks, head on over to the Hero Arts blog page. (Here). So many creative people on this team.
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XO,
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Debi, this is such a lovely card, I am sure this kit it’s going to be sold out really fast. I love everything in the card. My son loves surfing so I have so many ideas with this kit and I haven’t seen the entire kit and extras yet. Thank you for sharing.
Very beautiful card, Debi!! Thanks for sharing.
I love all the detail that is going on in this card!
Beautiful card. Thanks for the tips and for showing so many images in your sneak peek. I’m anxious to see the rest of the kit.
Love this card and am excited for the new kit. thanks for sharing all of your coloring details. It’s so helpful! I’ll look forward to watching your video, too.
Such a fun card! I love all the detail images arranged in a way where it looks festive and not busy.
Gorgeous card! This scene will make anyone wish they were some where tropical and relaxing.
Your card made me think of an ocean Polaroid photo, surrounded by fun tropical things to do. Love that the kit has so many tropical images.
I love the whimsical quality of your card. That framed seascape looks like it could be a shaker card.
Such a cute card. Can’t wait to see the entire kit.
Your card is very well thought out and it is fantastic! Love all of the special touches. I am so excited to see the full reveal and get the kit.
Such a great scene with so much detail! I can’t wait to see more!! Thanks for sharing with us.
There are a lot of images in this kit! something for everyone! HA always fills their kits to the brim!!
Wow! Such a fantastic card! I love the design of it and, of course, the stamps used! I can’t wait to see the entire kit!
Wonder card, I really like the frame in frame style of this card.
I love how you brought all the elements together.
Darling card, I love it! These sneak peeks are making me long for my water fix or better yet a trip to Hawaii. Beautiful job on your card.
Your card is packed with cute beach elements and I love the frame in the middle.
So beautiful!
Really great card! TFS!
Fabulous scene and
love all the elements
on your card!
Carla from Utah
What a great way to show off the cute picture within your card. I love the dimension and coloring of this awesome card. This my favorite card from the sneak peek and I can’t wait to get my kit.
Best card I’ve seen yet. Love the polka dots on the umbrella!
Love the clean colors and how soothing the scene is. (:
Well, Debi, you never disappoint! You really incorporated many stamps in your card to give us a great taste of the kit for this month! Thank you! Can’t wait to see your umbrella!
I love your card! So creative and fun! Wish I were on a warm tropical beach right now! Thanks for sharing.
Fun card!! That ocean scene in the background is fantastic!!
This is one Picture Perfect card – wonderful layout and colors – TFS
I love the white frame around the water. It reminds me of a polaroid and vacation memorabilia. Like a scrapbook page on a card.
Debi, this card is so cute. This kit will not last long. It will be reminding all of us about the beach and a little pleasure.
Lovely card – I really like how you combined so many elements into such a pretty scene. Looks like another great release! Thanks for sharing!