Oh hey friends, looks like we are already into MAY and it’s time for another NEW My Monthly Hero Kit for 2021! With summer quickly approaching, I was happy to see the new theme for this collection. It’s the perfect time to get a head start into June, July and August and beyond! So here’s my sneak peek into this fabulous ocean-themed set….
There are so many delightful sea creatures and plants included in this. I especially love the “punny” sentiments that come with it too! For my card, I did something slightly different. I used the 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ side folding, Dove White Card base but I trimmed the entire card down to 4″ x 5 1/4″ then trimmed the front of the card only to measure 2 1/2″ high and 1 3/4″ long. You will see how this works shortly. The picture below shows a little bit of the left side.
I stamped the inside part of the card with the large coral stamp and left it uncolored. I stamped and die-cut the sea creatures using Intense Black ink onto Dove White card stock and then embellished them using Copic Markers. Before attaching the creatures with foam dots, I created a pool of water using Pool Party Reactive Ink with a sponge applicator and lightly misted it with water. The sand was colored with Copic Markers. Stamping the sentiment in Intense Black ink followed.
Moving to the front of the card, I stamped the large coral piece onto a separate piece of cardstock using Intense Black ink. I die-cut it out AND I die-cut a plain piece of white cardstock with no stamped image. I colored in all the sea life with Copic Markers, making sure to fill in the in-between areas with a coordinating aqua color to match Pool Party. This piece was attached to the small base at the front of the card.
Because I like to have my cards look professional, I attached the blank die-cut piece to the front piece (you will need to flip the direction) so that any marker colorings that leaked through the top piece doesn’t show when the card is opened. 
Lastly, I attached the card to a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ piece of Pitch Black cardstock. That’s it. Pretty fun, colorful and easy to achieve!
Well that’s my little sneak peek into May’s kit. I hope you’ll come back here on Monday where I will have several more kit card ideas as well as a few add-ons!
Oh, don’t forget to leave a comment on each blog post to be entered to win a kit before anyone else! Hoping you’re the winner!
Thanks for stopping in.
Puns are really cute
What a clever idea, love your colors too.
Beautiful, and breathtaking!I so much love it.
I love the depth of field this card has.
I love the creativity in your cards!!
Stunning card. Great color combo. I love everything about it.
OMG! Gorgeous!
Dear Debi
Beaches and the underworld always facinates me and you have brought it to life with your card.tc stay safe
Gorgeous colours and layering! Very clever fold-out.
This card is gorgeous! Love the design, too. Thanks for sharing your talent!
Genius idea! Love your card!
Beautiful colouring and such a pretty design!
Debi- I love how you reflected the beautiful Ocean Floor and I will have to try this little card front idea! So fun!
So many stamps in this kit. Love your card design and the use of bright colors.
Your “outside the box” creativity always AMAZES me! Thank you for all your wonderful inspiration, HAPPY SPRING!
What a clever idea for a card. I like that the fish isn’t visible until you open the card. Really clever and really beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
Your cards are always so beautiful. I love the sea theme of this kit.
This is stunning, Debi! Love the colors, FUN new images and your card design. Okay… love it all!
This is certainly a WOW card. This is a new card fold to me and I will be using it in the future. The coloring is wonderful.
You are so clever!!! I never would have guess the colored coral was a die cut panel!! I love how you used the wiggly eye on the sea horse and he is peeking out from his spot on the second layer to be seen from the front. I love your work! This looks like a kit that I’ll need to get. Thank you for sharing!
Your card is absolutely beautiful, Debi! Thank you so much for the inspiration!
I’m ready to travel again to somewhere warm and tropical and this set would be perfect for a travel journal!! Love your inspirational art!
This is FABULOUS….what a fun and clever design, great fun fold! Love your colors and those beautiful beachy images!
You and this card are amazing!
When you shared about trimming the front and finishing the back, my jaw dropped and my eyes got wide. Nicely done and thank you for sharing.
This is a fun card I love the ocean opening up to reveal more.
Usually i can see at a glance how a card was made, but in this case I had an “ah ha” moment as I read your instructions and another “ah ha” moment as I realized the multiple images are part of a cluster. Now I am very excited to see the whole kit.
Stunning! Looks like an Aquarium!
This is stunning. Lots of “ah ha” moments in this card. It is one of the most beautiful designs I have seen.
At first glance, I just saw a beautiful card but then was fascinated when I read how you made it! I want to try doing this! It’s stunning!
This is very impressive. Such a great collage of images….it really looks authentic!
Oh! This is such a beautiful card. Very creative. I love it!! <3
You are very creative, and have designed a beautiful card. The combination of colors (or no coloring), layout and foldout really drew my interest in the card. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Unique new design. Very cool.
This card is amazing in it’s easy complexity. I would think it came from Hallmark if I didn’t know somebody made it. Bravo
Wow! Gorgeous coloring!
Lovely underwater scenes. Beautiful job! Thanks for sharing.
Your coloring is awesome! Lovely card.
How creative! I love your front flap that is bursting with color! And the black and white image below makes a nice contrast.
Brilliant card and colouring. I just love all of these sea creatures!
Who ever said less is more has not seen this card….beautiful
Love the interactive part of the card. Your colors are beautiful.
Your card is stunning! Love all the detail you put into it.
Gorgeous.. this was the card I saw in the newsletter I had to see…
Love your card! The colors are gorgeous!
I love your card. It is stunning. Your coloring is perfect. Thanks so much for sharing.
You are so creative! I love this idea so different and interesting! Thanks for sharing!
I love the way you clustered the images. It looks like something you would actually find at the bottom of the ocean.
Looks like the ocean floor. Beautiful!
Beautiful! The coloring and layering are amazing!
Can I just say….WOW!!!! That just sums up how I feel in one word. I can’t wait to see this stamp set!!!
Cool card, love it! The colors and sea life look so real. Makes me think of snorkeling in the ocean. Great job.
Love this natural fold. Great colors!
The depth of your card is fascinating, as is the design. It feels like a peek at a real coral reef! Thanks for explaining how you did this. I have to try this type of card now.
Very cool “fun fold” card! Great Barrier Reef here we come!!
I was really taken aback by the beauty of your card. You did a fabulous job … outstanding!
I just this card!
What a unique idea!
Looks fun and and its colorful. Love it.
So beautifully colorful
I love this card, soooo cool
I love the cut fold. So inspiring. Also your attention to detail by covering the inside with clean cardstock is top notch.
What a fun card design. You’ve inspired me to try it out. Love your coloring too.
Need me some Vitamin Sea!
Really like this card. First, I love ocean themed cards and I love how you constructed this card. Not only is it beautiful, it is clever!
What a lot of thought has gone into this card. Very lovely
What a clever layout! I love the punny sayings, too. I’m going to have to try this.
Very creative. Love all the detail.
Your card looks amazing. I’m excited to set the rest of the kit.
So beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait for this kit!
This is very beautiful, so reminds me of my scuba diving adventures!
Love this card!!! So creative – especially using the extra die to cover up the copic coloring!!!
Love your card showing so many elements of the ocean. The colouring is fabulous & I like the way you left some overhanging the edge of your card.
The layout and coloring are outstanding. Love that you also stamped the inside of the card.
WOW! Such great inspiration, loving this card style! Can’t wait to see the full reveal!
Great vibrant colors–I can’t wait to see this month’s kit!
Your coloring makes the coral look real.
Love your card! The vibrant colors, the multi-layers, all make this a gorgeous card.
That seahorse is so cure!
Wow ! Such a wonderful card ! You are always so creative ! I love your work Debi.
I love all the detailed layers on your pretty card!
That is a clever card front. Love it. I will need to make note of this one and try and recreate it. thanks for the terrific idea.
This is breathtakingly beautiful! The coloring & blending is gorgeous. The shading. It is just perfect. Another reason I’m setting the alarm click on my phone.
Wow! Amazing card! Beautifully done, and so intricate! Thanks for sharing and explaining in such detail how you made it!