February My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #3 + Giveaway
Hello and welcome back to the countdown to the release of the February My Monthly Hero kit! Release day is Monday, February 5th at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We'll be here for another couple days, sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as new optional add-on products that will also be available on Monday. And, remember to comment on each and every post as we'll be giving away a kit on Monday morning, before the kit launches! Now join Janette as she shares another glimpse at this beautiful kit...
It has been beautiful spring weather here in Central California. Temps in the low 70's, glorious sunshine and chirping fills the air. I didn't have to look far for inspiration for this month's kit! I am featuring the main kit stamp set as well as the charming Bird Branches Fancy die w/Frame add-on.
The birds in this month's kit are sketchy. Sketchy in a good way, the artsy way. The edges are not designed to be perfect, but are easily cleaned up for those who prefer a precise look. I love a versatile stamp set!
I colored my little tweeter while mounted on the lid of the Misti with Arteza watercolor brush markers. Add a few strokes of color and then stamp onto Bristol paper. Add more of the same or a new color, and repeat stamp until your birdie takes shape. Wet the image with a water brush to allow the colors to drift into one another while leaving the sketchy look in tact.
Then scribble. Truly, just scribble onto an A2 Bristol panel with a watercolor brush marker and then randomly water brush it with clear water. Guys, it doesn't have to be complicated to be beautiful. Don't overthink it!
While the bird and panel dry, apply three layers of White Satin Pearl embossing powder to Bird Branches Fancy die add-on. Trim watercolor panel and bird, stamp sentiment in black and assemble all of the layers together on a dark chocolate woodgrain mat (included in kit). Adhere to white folded card base, stamp interior sentiment if you wish, add Ombre Ocean sequins and pair with coordinating envelope.
Don't forget to win a kit before you can buy it! Just leave a comment on this (and every) Countdown to Creativity post! We’ll randomly draw one lucky winner from all the comments left across all countdown posts, and announce the winner first thing Monday morning, February 5th, before the kit launches at 1 pm Eastern. The more you comment, the more chances to win!
Thank you for joining us at Hero Arts today. There are still a few more reveal posts before the launch. Enjoy!
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343 Responses
Elaine S Shannon
February 17, 2018
soft and beautiful!-I was planning on just using birds in flat, one color form until I saw your card
Laurie Page
February 12, 2018
I just found you and am delighted by your creations. Thanks for the inspiration.
Yvonne
February 07, 2018
Love this card!
Mary ann Short
February 06, 2018
Oh gosh i love birds, A Hitchcock was wrong. Birds are beautiful. They sing, signal, and eat food i left for them. I can hardly wait till my My Hero Art set somes in.
Jean G.
February 05, 2018
I love the colored birds! They are gorgeous!
Marie
February 05, 2018
Loving this sweet bird!
elaine
February 05, 2018
Thank you for such a beautiful card; watercolor is truly an art form—one i greatly appreciate. thanks for making it impossible to pass up this month’s kit and extras!
Ann
February 05, 2018
Beautiful card!
Linda Kepler
February 05, 2018
Cute . . .
Mitzi
February 05, 2018
Thanks for sharing your amazing card & the opportunity to win.
Niralee Yeisley
February 05, 2018
Love the white frame. Very delicate
Tami
February 05, 2018
Wow gorgeous card!! Love the pearl embossing powder on the wreath as well, beautiful!
Janis B
February 04, 2018
I love the painterly look of this.
Bessie
February 04, 2018
Beautiful card. I really like the gull !
Fanny Cantero
February 04, 2018
Love the love of this watercolored card.
Brianna
February 04, 2018
This technique is stunning. I can’t wait to try it!! I am so excited for the birds!!
Bessie
February 04, 2018
The background really sets the bird off!
Robyn W
February 04, 2018
What a pretty card!
Annette Reed
February 04, 2018
That bird looks great! Love the watercolors. Great wreath die also.
Kate B
February 04, 2018
So beautiful! I love the sketchy look and loose watercoloring.
Jenifer Hill
February 04, 2018
I love this!
Monika Shukla
February 04, 2018
Ohh this card is just awesome!! I love water colors so much!!! This colorful card and bird are so pretty!!!
Joelle
February 04, 2018
I love your use of watercolor! Beautifully messy background.
Denise
February 04, 2018
Love the dreamyness of this card.
Lorna
February 04, 2018
Love the watercolored bird – absolutely lovely!
Amante del Papel
February 04, 2018
oh my gosh this card is stunning, so beautiful!!!
Jodi Warren
February 04, 2018
Great Bird. Love the coloring and the appearance of him. Thanks for the detailed instructions. Getting very interested in this month’s kit!
Annalisa
February 04, 2018
I love this watercolor look so much. And I also like how, even though the silhouette isn’t exactly the same, you did duck-like colors, so now it looks like a duck! I do enjoy when you can just play with a stamp set like that.
littlen
February 04, 2018
Another interesting technique to try. TFS.
Phi
February 04, 2018
Amazing watercolour. Great colours.
Abby
February 04, 2018
Very pretty!
Barbara Nies
February 04, 2018
Amazing card with such a simple technique.
Roberta
February 04, 2018
Love the watercolor look background!
Elizabeth
February 04, 2018
The water color background is so pretty and the die cut pearl used frame is perfectly lovely.
Ma. Karla Ligaya Castro
February 04, 2018
I have got to try this technique. The final product looks so effortless! Amazing!
Kathryn Ingram
February 04, 2018
Excited for the woodgrain cardstock…great for masculine cards!
Audre G
February 04, 2018
I really like the watercolor effect on the bird. Lovely card.
SHANNON
February 04, 2018
Can’t wait to see this kit!
Jackie Price
February 04, 2018
A lovely card but that bird is gorgeous!! Love the colours in it.
Gretchen N
February 04, 2018
I love the sketchy look of the bird, and heat embossing the die cut was brilliant!
DUMONTIER Marjorie
February 04, 2018
That’s such a charming card !!
SWhite
February 04, 2018
Love the message with set
Susan Thompson
February 04, 2018
susan@htranch.net
Wonderful as always, and new techniques to explore!
Kris Reeves
February 04, 2018
Oh it’s the sentiment y that tickles my fancy!
Pauline
February 04, 2018
I love how you colored the bird, beautiful!! I have to try the technique you used on the wreath too. Gorgeous card!
Dianne S.
February 04, 2018
What a gorgeous painted bird and layers in this card. The add-on die cut frame is intriguing. Look forward to seeing more of that!
Linda Roberson
February 04, 2018
Janette this is so beautiful. I am new to card making and never thought of the technique of using water color pens on the stamp itself! Adding the water makes the bird look like he came from a vintage postcard. I love this idea and can not wait to try it. Looks like I will take a look at the add-ons to purchase while I can get free shipping. A valentine gift to myself perhaps? Thank you so much!
Denise Gutshall
February 04, 2018
The watercolor bird is gorgEous! It is the thing that really sold me on this kit! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa A creations
February 04, 2018
Cute card! Spring is in the air!
MarjR
February 04, 2018
Love the water colored bird!
Lynne
February 04, 2018
Swooding over the add-on!
MarjR
February 04, 2018
Love the bird!
Cindi Lynch
February 04, 2018
Great watercoloring
Jeanette D.
February 04, 2018
Love this card! I can already see that I’m going to need that add-on frame—beautiful! :)
Susy
February 04, 2018
So pretty! Love the coloring on the bird. I like birds. The sketchy ones are versatile.
Christel Metcalf
February 04, 2018
Love what has been shown so far!
mc
February 04, 2018
Simple pretty card. Love it!
KarenHTK
February 04, 2018
Great creative work of art for a bird lover….Sweet!
Beverly U
February 04, 2018
Absolutely love the way you colored your little tweeter! Also think I need to add the white satin pearl embossing powder to my stash! Beautiful card!
Julia D.
February 04, 2018
Love how you used watercolor! The bird and background are lovely. Thank you for the chance to win!
Sally
February 04, 2018
I LOVE that gull. Would love to win.
Caroline Knauth
February 04, 2018
That color combo and soft edges really set this bird apart. Love it!
laura sousa
February 04, 2018
I love the bird….. so pretty. A lovely card.
Joy J.
February 04, 2018
Love the watercolor look to your bird. Lovely card!
Carrie R.
February 04, 2018
I love your watercoloring and the colors you chose to color your bird. The pearl embossing powder on the frame was the perfect touch.
Ty
February 04, 2018
I just received my new Atreza pens! What a great idea!
Jinny
February 04, 2018
Beautiful card. I love your color choice and all the dimension. Hugs, Jinny
Stormy
February 04, 2018
In a word….BREATHTAKING
Mary Ellen Parks
February 04, 2018
Can’t wait to get my kit and order some add-ons!
Jean McCurry
February 04, 2018
Love the water color technique you used on the bird. Can’t wait to try this.
Maria B
February 04, 2018
Lovely watercoloring on your bird.
jeanae
February 04, 2018
This card makes me want the kit!
Karthikha Uday
February 04, 2018
Fantastic card!! Love everything about it, the beautiful bird, background and the dimensions :)
Henriëtte
February 04, 2018
Lovely card and uses of colour. I think the Bird Branches Fancy die is very versatile and look gorgeous on this card! Thanks for this great idea.
Marianne
February 04, 2018
Love the watercoloured look. I am so ready for spring…
Lynn O’Sullivan
February 04, 2018
I am so happy! I love birds. This has a Spring feel but I see using the birds for Cardinals at Christmas as well.
Patty Haff
February 04, 2018
a beautiful image to welcome spring
Linda
February 04, 2018
Loooove your little bird!
Kellie
February 04, 2018
Such a lovely water colour effect.
amy
February 04, 2018
Absolutely beautiful!
Cindy robinson
February 04, 2018
Very pretty card! I really like the watercolor look on the bird!
MandaLJ
February 04, 2018
Love how you watercoloured your bird and the background – your card is so beautiful!
Cristina Wu
February 04, 2018
I am liking the February kit. What a beautiful bird branches fancy die!
Thersha Lewis
February 04, 2018
Simple and beautiful
Rachel Walton
February 04, 2018
Love this card. The fancy frame is beautiful! Can’t wait to see what other add ins are available.
Ladymoonlight
February 04, 2018
This one is really pretty and unique
Ginny Womack
February 03, 2018
Wow, this card has a variety of techniques. I love the way you blended to colors of the bird. I also think the embossing of the bird branches outline. Really clever. Can’t wait to see the rest.
Bonnie M
February 03, 2018
Beautiful card!
Tanja Souter
February 03, 2018
I love this card, the watercoloured look is marvellous.
Ruth B
February 03, 2018
Thanks for sharing
Velvet
February 03, 2018
As usual, I love the die cut add on — this one’s especially lovely and intricate.
geri S.
February 03, 2018
Oh that looks so real! Love it!
Nicole Rinaldi
February 03, 2018
Love this watercolor look. It’s perfect with the bird silhouette!
MelissaF
February 03, 2018
Beautiful card, love the frame for the pretty bird, and thanks for the watercolor scribbling technique details! How fun , I’m going to try it.
Kirsten
February 03, 2018
Thanks for sharing your card. The multi layered sparkle embossing powdered die cut adds great dimension.
Wronda
February 03, 2018
Love that die frame.
Roxanne
February 03, 2018
Love the watercolors very pretty
Sharon Young
February 03, 2018
Sketchy birds let your creativity fly.
Charlene Cisler
February 03, 2018
Your card is gorgeous! I love how it all came together.
Patt H.
February 03, 2018
Absolutely love this gorgeous creation! The background is fabulous & the bird is adorable!Love everything about this one!
Jade B.
February 03, 2018
Love how you colored the bird.
AndreaH
February 03, 2018
BEAUTIFUL card. Love the watercoloured background. Xxx ? xxx
Catherine Mcinerney
February 03, 2018
I can see spring coming with this kit. Love the birds, and the die has so many possibilities!
Janis B
February 03, 2018
What an arty little bird! Well done.
Lisascreativeniche
February 03, 2018
This is so pretty! I love birds and this is so dreamy!
Becky Moore
February 03, 2018
I think this is so sweet. I can’t wait to follow your techniques
for achieving this.
Brenda Lubrant
February 03, 2018
Today’s card is just awesome. I love the watercoloring on the bird ? and the area around it.
Jill A
February 03, 2018
Very pretty card!!!
Kial
February 03, 2018
The bird is the star of this card. It is absolutely stunning.
Kial
February 03, 2018
The bird is the star of this card. It is absolutely stunning.
mary ann
February 03, 2018
love that embossing powder effect
KT Fit Kitty
February 03, 2018
Janette’s card is gorgeous! I love this! Beautiful die and beautiful bird! This kit is shaping up to be fantastic!
Teresa
February 03, 2018
Very nice card. I really like how you colored the bird. Thanks for the specifics of your technique for coloring him.
Flip
February 03, 2018
This is beautiful! I love the watercolor look of this card.
Anita B
February 03, 2018
Love this soooo much! How pretty!
Natalie Godfrey
February 03, 2018
Beautiful coloring! Love the little birdie.
Beth Buss
February 03, 2018
Love these fresh new ideas ontje bitd stamp
Beth Buss
February 03, 2018
Love these fresh new ideas ontje bitd stamp
Kendra
February 03, 2018
I love the look of the branches die. Lovely!
Shannan
February 03, 2018
I love the watercolor look!
Barbara Woodard
February 03, 2018
lovely card and technique. can’t wait for this release
Dorothy Mutafopulos
February 03, 2018
Love your background and the colors you picked too!!! The birds in the new Hero Arts stamp are so beautiful!!
Nikki G
February 03, 2018
Gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing with us!
jane
February 03, 2018
Really pretty. Love the colors you used
Brian Poteraj
February 03, 2018
I am not sure if I understand how you achieved such a cool look. It looks really great
Sharon gullikson
February 03, 2018
I just love how you colored your bird. Artsy and gorgeous
Sharon gullikson
February 03, 2018
I just love how you colored your bird. Artsy and gorgeous
Sharon gullikson
February 03, 2018
I just love how you colored your bird. Artsy and gorgeous
Sharon gullikson
February 03, 2018
I just love how you colored your bird. Artsy and gorgeous
jane
February 03, 2018
oh so pretty.
Cheri
February 03, 2018
Very pretty – love the bird and the fancy die!
Karolina K.
February 03, 2018
Such lovely colors on this card! Looks like another kit for the books!
Marianna
February 03, 2018
Looking forward to seeing the full kit & add-ons. Like that fancy die!
Susan R K
February 03, 2018
Love your card design. Can’t wait to see more from this MMH. Thanks for sharing.
Karen L K
February 03, 2018
Such a nice card! I think that your watercoloring looks great with the sketchy bird!
Bunny
February 03, 2018
This is absolutely beautiful. I love the bird and the colors used. I think I need to scribble more!
Danielle Dietz
February 03, 2018
Can’t wait to see this months kit! Lovely card.
Aash B
February 03, 2018
Love birds and can’t wait to see the release!
Susan Nichols
February 03, 2018
Love how you colored the bird!
Pam Braithwaite
February 03, 2018
Such a beautiful background! I really like this card and am inspired to try to make one like it.
Kim Hund
February 03, 2018
Beautiful…must admit…the sentiment made me giggle.
Rachel HB
February 03, 2018
Thanks for sharing this technique!
Margery C
February 03, 2018
Beautiful card. The watercolor bird is gorgeous.
Sherri
February 03, 2018
Lovely card! I have to try this with my brush markers..Cannot wait to see more of the kit.
Patti Henschen
February 03, 2018
I love the wreath die
Helen Warren
February 03, 2018
Your bird is so cute.
Ewa Baumann
February 03, 2018
Very pretty!
pat smith
February 03, 2018
I love that bird, and the colors you used are great!
Kari Schmidt
February 03, 2018
Love your bird’s colors & watercolor background! Excellent job so nice.
Dana M
February 03, 2018
Wonderful card! The water colored bird is just stunning!
Adam S
February 03, 2018
Great technique, and beautiful execution.
sherry butcher
February 03, 2018
Love the bird on your great backgrould. Thanks for sharing.
Carol T
February 03, 2018
Love the die and the beautiful painted bird!
Leanne in Cali
February 03, 2018
This is beautiful and I love that bird branch fancy die! Thanks for sharing your wonderful card!!
Cecilia Mohney
February 03, 2018
I love how free-form and beautiful this is! Thanks for sharing!
Karen Hale
February 03, 2018
Beautiful colors, love the birds. Can’t wait to see this kit.
Memoriesbymanda
February 03, 2018
This looks like such a gorgeous kit! Lovely card – the watercolouring is pretty.
Barbara-Jean
February 03, 2018
like the bird, also would appreciate your warm CA weather, we’re cold here in CT!
Mary Jo H
February 03, 2018
Enjoying the hints of spring
Anne Wylie
February 03, 2018
Love this card! That blue behind that white frame
really sets this card off! Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit! Thanks for sharing.
Kyoko Patoc
February 03, 2018
Absolutely stunning!
Laura Casselman
February 03, 2018
Beautiful!just beautiful!
cyndi morris
February 03, 2018
Love the water colored bird. The Bird Branches die is beautiful.
Roslyn
February 03, 2018
What a pretty card!
Samantha
February 03, 2018
I just love how your card came out! Thank you for sharing
Veronica Griffin
February 03, 2018
So cute!! I can’t wait for the reveal!!
Connie Thingstad
February 03, 2018
that background watercolor :) my fav color!
Shannon
February 03, 2018
I love the way the watercolor bird turned out – I’ve never seen results like this before! Stunning!
Julia
February 03, 2018
Great colors! Would love to win it!
JoAnn
February 03, 2018
Beautiful card ~ love the water color look!!!
Karen M
February 03, 2018
Sooooo pretty! I’ve never tried coloring the stamp on the Misti lid but must try that..
Viktoriya
February 03, 2018
I love watercolor and your painting is amazing!
Christina Dauven
February 03, 2018
I love the color transition of the bird and the puffy look of the fancy die. It almost has a mystical vintage look to it.
Chris Handy
February 03, 2018
Beautiful card. I would love to win this kit
Tracey Magner
February 03, 2018
What a Beautiful watercolored card, that bird came out so pretty and I love the colors you picked. Just stunning.
Becs Attwood
February 03, 2018
Wow, what a great way to achieve a water-colored image using stamps. Love it! Thanks for sharing.
Judie Attard
February 03, 2018
Wow what a stunning card! Love the pearl embossing!
Penny W
February 03, 2018
Love the watercolor bird ,and love the fancy branches addon. Great card.
Michelle Montemurro
February 03, 2018
So pretty
Melissa Watson
February 03, 2018
Beautiful card!
Mateja P
February 03, 2018
Such a beautiful look and that die looks amazing. I have to try your trick of three layers :)
GabriellaB
February 03, 2018
I really like that soft watery color bird
Barb Chapma
February 03, 2018
another beautiful card! can’t wait for my kit to come!!
Marie K.
February 03, 2018
Love this!
Karen P
February 03, 2018
Love that bird and wreath. Love the kit so far.
Laura Staley
February 03, 2018
Stunning card! The background is beautiful! Loving the oval branches die!
Kirsty Vittetoe
February 03, 2018
Gorgeous and wonderful card!
Barbara Howell
February 03, 2018
Your card is beautiful, I love the idea of coloring on the stamp with the Arteza markers and stamping.
Bonnie Darroch-Dean
February 03, 2018
Love the water color affect and the Bird Branches Fancy die! Looking forward to the kit reveal!
Sue McRae
February 03, 2018
Fabulous water colored bird! I’m totally smitten with that wreath!
Heather J
February 03, 2018
Love the branch wreath!!!!
Natalie Dominguez
February 03, 2018
Beautiful card. These birds are making me happy!
Renee Thompson
February 03, 2018
Oh I just love the way you colored/inked up this bird… I just got a pack of Artezas and I’ll definitely copy your technique!
Barb Oliver
February 03, 2018
Can’t wait to receive this MMH Kit; it looks wonderful!
Shapira Hagar
February 03, 2018
I love birds and this card is awesome. Love the die, the colors., well done ♥️
K. Eley
February 03, 2018
Beautiful!
Kitty Tatman
February 03, 2018
Nothing is better than a pool of delicious color in a watercolor background!! Hero Arts knocking it out of the park, again!
Crystal
February 03, 2018
Your card is beautiful! Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit…
Stacey Kowbel
February 03, 2018
Fabulous card! I love the colouring on the bird – gorgeous job!
Jen Forster
February 03, 2018
Gorgeous! This idea is awesome – I think I’ll have to try it
Jana Yeager
February 03, 2018
Love the watercolor in this card!
Tess Redel
February 03, 2018
The branch wreath die is amazing and I love the way you water colored your background and the beautiful bird stamp. Gorgeous!
Christine Smith
February 03, 2018
Such beautiful colours and gorgeous card! xxx
Liane
February 03, 2018
Love the satin pearl embossing effect-adds great dimension
Juana Vega
February 03, 2018
Wow, great way to use the solid stamp. The colors and technique give the stamp a totally different look. Love the die too!!!
Gail Anderson
February 03, 2018
Love the watercolored bird and background!
Celeste C
February 03, 2018
Very nice! I am getting the Arteza markers in the mail today! Thanks for your inspiration on using them with these birds!
Joyce mc
February 03, 2018
I love your card. Your watercolor background really makes the bird standout! Will have to get the frame add on for sure
Marilee
February 03, 2018
Beautiful colors — I love the softness!
krock
February 03, 2018
Gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the kit!
Ang
February 03, 2018
love that bird!
karen chester
February 03, 2018
How did this little bird get left out in the snow? Turn it into a red bird and one could almost have a Xmas card. These are too sweet, I can’t wait to get my kit.
Nina
February 03, 2018
Love the look of this card!
Denise Bryant
February 03, 2018
Beautiful colors and textures on your lovely card!
Helen Potter
February 03, 2018
Love this. So beautiful
VickiB
February 03, 2018
A cute bird – love that leafy circle!
Rema DeLeeuw
February 03, 2018
So pretty!
dani
February 03, 2018
love the watercolor effect
margie
February 03, 2018
lovely blend of colors
Wanda
February 03, 2018
love watercolor backgrounds
D.Ann C
February 03, 2018
Loving the watercolor bird and the snowy branch she’s perched on!
Raven Magill
February 03, 2018
This is the first time I’ve seen a watercolor-marker stamped image come out this good!! Really beautiful.
Marie
February 03, 2018
I LOVE the watercolors with the little artsy bird that is not intended to be “perfect”. What a happy card this makes.
Naama E
February 03, 2018
Oh wow – this is gorgeous! I love distressed images and this kit looks like a dream can’t wait! ❤
Susan King
February 03, 2018
Love the add on dies and it is breathtaking to see it embossed. I am happy to see an artisy set coming our way! Thanks HA for constantly varying the monthly kits!
Kathleen Prince
February 03, 2018
Another pretty card. It looks like I’m going to be getting a few add-ons this month.
Brenda
February 03, 2018
I really love your card! Never thought to scribble and add water but going to try it – I am always guilty of overthinking it especially with watercolor. So glad to see birds in this kit – love bird related things.
Debbie B
February 03, 2018
This kit looks like fun
Barbara
February 03, 2018
I love the sketchy bird and can see it stamped in so many pretty colors! this kit looks fantastic:)
Bonnie
February 03, 2018
Makes watercolouring less intimidating!
Heidi Macy
February 03, 2018
I love the way you stamped the bird, what a beauty!
kren@afourthlife
February 03, 2018
These birds are intriguing. I would like to see how the designer added the colors using the MISTI. Sounds like a good technique.
Kailash
February 03, 2018
Gorgeous artsy background with the pretty bird!
Dgolly
February 03, 2018
I love birds in card making and this kit looks like a winner. Thanks for sharing such pretty samples.
Tanya Boser
February 03, 2018
Janette! Oh my this is gorgeous!! I really can’t wait to get my hands on this kit :)
Janet D.
February 03, 2018
Whoa, this is amazing! Great colors and design!
Arianna Barbara
February 03, 2018
Wow!!! Love the watercolor!!! Beautiful card!!!
Tommie Miller
February 03, 2018
Birds are my favorite! Card is beautiful!
Helen Gullett
February 03, 2018
Fabulous card with the bird and wreath. Love the watercolored wash background, too.
Delores Oster
February 03, 2018
I am dreaming of all the uses for this new kit . The colors are lovely and the opportunities to create look endless. Birds are a favorite subject.
Isabelle
February 03, 2018
Adorable bird ! I love the colors.
Betty Chen
February 03, 2018
Oh how beautiful!!! I adore this and what a great idea!
Joy moody
February 03, 2018
Love the watercolor sketchy look!
Janet
February 03, 2018
Great card! I love how the die cut looks with the extra layers of embossing powder.
Dorothea Pepping Pomstra
February 03, 2018
Love the colorful bird… She is amazing!! <3
Martha Berry
February 03, 2018
Watercolor is my favorite medium so this card is especially appealing to me! It is one that we crafter’s can create and share beautiful images. So excited to see the full reveal on Monday:)
Janet
February 03, 2018
Great card! The die looks really nice with the extra layers of embossing powder.
Janet
February 03, 2018
I just love the add on die. And what a great idea to use markers on th stamp in the Misti. A beautiful card!
Ashley Shaffer
February 03, 2018
omgosh this is so pretty! i can’t wait to see the kit monday!
Marjorie
February 03, 2018
The card is beautiful. I love your water coloring. The wreath is lovely with the white satin pearl embossing. Thanks for sharing your techniques.
Lauren
February 03, 2018
Gorgeous watercoloring and the bird is lovely too!
Dee Earnshaw
February 03, 2018
love this sample – the background and the embossing on the wreath are just gorgeous:)
Donna Ligon
February 03, 2018
Absolutely gorgeous. I love it
Debi Walton
February 03, 2018
Very pretty water coloring. Love it.
Melinda Stearns
February 03, 2018
I absolutely love this card! I am dying to get my hands on this kit and that add on bird branches die.
Betty
February 03, 2018
I like the branches and watercolor effects!
Thalia Waldvogel
February 03, 2018
This one is my favorite so far!
colleen
February 03, 2018
Would love to use these for posting affirmations around the classroom in which I volunteer!!
F. Andre
February 03, 2018
Gorgeous card. I love the colouring of the bird, as well as that lovely frame. Thanks for the inspiration.
Becky Green
February 03, 2018
When I saw this card, I KNEW that this kit was going to be WONDERFUL!!! AND MADE SURE I went back to comment on all of the previous posts HOPING to win this kit!!!! GORGEOUS WORK!!! I ADORE how the background is water colored & even THE BIRD!!! JUST GORGEOUS! AND the wreath just adds that PERFECT TOUCH!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
Linda
February 03, 2018
Love it!
Josmary flores
February 03, 2018
Wow so beautiful. Can’t wait for reveal day.
Melissa SunshineHoneyBee
February 03, 2018
Like birds. Like the watercoloring of the background.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Cynthia Cole
February 03, 2018
Sweet card and love how the bird branches die was embossed with the White Satin Pearl embossing powder!
Cindy Hanson
February 03, 2018
Great techniques for a great card!
Chrissy E
February 03, 2018
So magical! Love this card!
Colleen F
February 03, 2018
Love the watercolor look!
Beverley Hollis
February 03, 2018
How Beautiful, the colours work so well on the little bird, this could be mounted as a home decor piece. Definitely a project for my list!
Jackie
February 03, 2018
This is just beautiful!
Toni
February 03, 2018
Gorgeous coloring and background!
Heather L DePasquale
February 03, 2018
I just love the sketchy bird and can’t wait to try these watercolor techniques which take stamping to that great artsy level we love so much. I love color but with stamping I feel I can truly be an artist. Thanks again HA! You all are awesome!
Rosemary D
February 03, 2018
beautiful card… love how you colored the bird!
Megan Fehr
February 03, 2018
gosh I never would have thought to color in the bird with watercolor markers! this is such a beautiful technique.
Betty Dean
February 03, 2018
I love the branch and bird die!
Judy
February 03, 2018
I love that the bird and can’t wait to see the entire kit!
Golda
February 03, 2018
Love your water colored bird! The Bird Braches Fancy die looks pretty amazing, too. Love that you added the pearlized embossing to give it some beautiful shine.
Jean K
February 03, 2018
What a beautiful wreath.
Katherine
February 03, 2018
This is a lovely card!
Sabrina Radican
February 03, 2018
Love the watercolor background!!
Traci
February 03, 2018
Watercolor! What a great way to interpret these birds.
Marlee S.
February 03, 2018
Beautiful card! Love the embossing with the die.
Celeste
February 03, 2018
Thé ado-on is gorgeous!
Cynthia Link
February 03, 2018
Oh! I’m just loving these birds! LOVE your watercoloring, and I too, really like how the edges are not precise. Really like this technique, and I adore the bird branches wreath. I’l be getting this set!
KarenAnn
February 03, 2018
I do love the artsy look to these bird stamps/cards.Teamed with watercolor, it is beautiful!
Carole
February 03, 2018
Fabulous ! Love your card and that wreath die is fantastic.
Janet Dand
February 03, 2018
The water coloring is beautiful. Love the softness of the image of the bird
Cindy C.
February 03, 2018
It turned out so beautifully, love the carefree watercolors!!!
Sarah T.
February 03, 2018
Oh, I love how you did the bird. I’d been concerned about how to get variations into the solid images but here’s the answer.
Lindar C
February 03, 2018
Very pretty card.
Betty
February 03, 2018
love everything about your card Janette – the loose watercoloring – pretty little bird – wonderful design!
Camala Aydelotte
February 03, 2018
I love the use of color. The bird came outperfect.
Lagene
February 03, 2018
WOW! What an awesomely colored bird! I love your watercolor background and the dimension of the wreath!
Avra Williams
February 03, 2018
Gorgeous! Looks like it’s going to be a great kit!
Michelle Brown
February 03, 2018
Love your bird! And the background is just so cute.
Nancy Sue
February 03, 2018
Have to get this bird branches circle die just love it. Good for all seasons, I’m thinking Halloween.
Brandy Duncan
February 03, 2018
I’m so ready for spring, and this kit seems to be perfect for the beginning of the season. Gorgeous card. I love the bird wreath for add-on.
sharon
February 03, 2018
I like the soft watercolor look. so pretty
Debbie Rumpza
February 03, 2018
I really love your technique in this card… Something I have not tried yet! The color choices are fabulous also!
Fd91354
February 03, 2018
Love that die Beautiful card
Flo
February 03, 2018
It’s been beautiful down Southern California too. Love the way you painted the bird, great card.
Amy Cooley
February 03, 2018
Lovely watercoloring and such a sweet bird.
Jeanne Beam
February 03, 2018
Beautiful card. Love the watercolor background and the branch the bird is sitting on is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing…
Denise
February 03, 2018
Beautiful kit! I am a kit subscriber for the first time and can’ t wait start creating…
Nancy Dempsey
February 03, 2018
How I love birds, watercolor and sketchy. Not to mention simple! Swoon!
Jessica Monte
February 03, 2018
Oh I love the birds. And the projects are so sweet
Eva N
February 03, 2018
What a lovely, delicate bird! Your instructions on creating the beautiful watercoloring on the bird and background are encouraging me to try this when my kit arrives.
Michelle R
February 03, 2018
Thanks for the tip about using the watercolor Pens to keep the “sketchy” look. I can’t wait to try it with these birds! Beautiful card!
Michelle R
February 03, 2018
Thanks for the tip about using the watercolor Pens to keep the “sketchy” look. I can’t wait to try it with these birds! Beautiful card!
Jackie Stoltz
February 03, 2018
Simply stunning. Can’t wait for the kit!
Abigail
February 03, 2018
Interesting technique to color the stamp.
Helen
February 03, 2018
This card has “Spring” all over it! Perfect reminder for a freezing East Coast day! tfs
Donna A
February 03, 2018
Great techniques to try with the February kit coming to our mailbox soon!
Helene
February 03, 2018
J’adore les oiseaux ,c’est plein de promesse pour le kit du mois.
Becca Yahrling
February 03, 2018
I am in love with this! Two of my very favorite things: birdies and a wreath! Love the way you colored that sweet bird.
Sue D
February 03, 2018
Beautiful bird and love the background for it.
Grace
February 03, 2018
What a beautiful card! I’m not that into birds, but now am considering the kit!
Rita María Castillo GT
February 03, 2018
OMG! The bird looks beautiful the background!
Natalie Winterstein
February 03, 2018
Gorgeous! I love the watercoloring!
Susan Manning
February 03, 2018
The use of the watercolor is awesome. I particularly like the border die to accentuate the little bird.
Beautiful!
Sharron Gregory
February 03, 2018
Love the watercolor look! This is so beautiful with the lovely wreath!
Ruth Davis
February 03, 2018
Absolutely adore the simpleness and beauty of this
Felicia C
February 03, 2018
Wow! Just gorgeous! I love the color scheme and the products used. Very exciting!
Barbara Rademacher
February 03, 2018
The add-on die frame is terrific. I can use that not just for Spring, but for the base of seasonal wreaths. I definitely have to have that the die, too.
Laura P.
February 03, 2018
Hi Janettee, Love your card with that adorable birdie and especially your advice to not overthink it!! I will keep that in mind because I definitely need to hear that!
Terri
February 03, 2018
Very pretty!
Any mcCue
February 03, 2018
I love that branch/twig wreath! The watercolor bird is beautiful!
Leigh Madison
February 03, 2018
Love this! And the sentiment is adorable!
Lynn Wallick
February 03, 2018
I am so impressed with the masked frame technique. The blending of the peach and pink is lovely and the branches in the backround truly enhance the design. I am looking forward to using the Misti to create the blend on the birds. This is a great kit. Can’t wait.
Denise
February 03, 2018
Beautiful card! I think I’m going to love this kit!
Alma Dirpaul
February 03, 2018
Thanks for the giveaway.
Linda S.
February 03, 2018
That frame is fabulous and I really like the colors you chose for your sketchy bird. Another fun kit from HA.
Claudia
February 03, 2018
What a great combination with the wreath and the bird and I love the watercolour style. Great idea and inspiration. Thanks for it!
Denise Kasbohm
February 03, 2018
This is simply beautiful!!! Love the blue coloring.
Stacey
February 03, 2018
So realistic and pretty colors.
Ana A
February 03, 2018
Beautiful card! I love the watercolor effect on the bacground and the bird.
Julia Piccard-Naughton
February 03, 2018
I’m so excited! The bird looks wonderful.
Theresa
February 03, 2018
Lovely birds all very trendy now. Love the simplistic look of watercolor. Thanks for sharing a great idea for cardmaking.
Sara Jara
February 03, 2018
Preciso, me encanta ?
Robin P
February 03, 2018
What a great card. Thanks for sharing your water color marker tips. Can’t wait to see the kit.
Leslie Pierson
February 03, 2018
The blue water color really makes the bird pop. I love the wreath it makes a perfect place for the bird to stand.
Mercedes
February 03, 2018
This is a great technique, the end result is beautiful.
Susan Bennett
February 03, 2018
I love the die add on – I can’t wait to see everything!!!
Michele Hogarth
February 03, 2018
Love the idea of embossing the frame. It is so pretty. Thanks so much for sharing.