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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100 Responses
Elaine S Shannon
soft and beautiful!-I was planning on just using birds in flat, one color form until I saw your card
Laurie Page
I just found you and am delighted by your creations. Thanks for the inspiration.
Yvonne
Love this card!
Mary ann Short
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.
I love the colored birds! They are gorgeous!
Marie
Loving this sweet bird!
elaine
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
Beautiful card!
Linda Kepler
Cute . . .
Mitzi
Thanks for sharing your amazing card & the opportunity to win.
Niralee Yeisley
Love the white frame. Very delicate
Tami
Wow gorgeous card!! Love the pearl embossing powder on the wreath as well, beautiful!
Janis B
I love the painterly look of this.
Bessie
Beautiful card. I really like the gull !
Fanny Cantero
Love the love of this watercolored card.
Brianna
This technique is stunning. I can’t wait to try it!! I am so excited for the birds!!
Bessie
The background really sets the bird off!
Robyn W
What a pretty card!
Annette Reed
That bird looks great! Love the watercolors. Great wreath die also.
Kate B
So beautiful! I love the sketchy look and loose watercoloring.
Jenifer Hill
I love this!
Monika Shukla
Ohh this card is just awesome!! I love water colors so much!!! This colorful card and bird are so pretty!!!
Joelle
I love your use of watercolor! Beautifully messy background.
Denise
Love the dreamyness of this card.
Lorna
Love the watercolored bird – absolutely lovely!
Amante del Papel
oh my gosh this card is stunning, so beautiful!!!
Jodi Warren
Great Bird. Love the coloring and the appearance of him. Thanks for the detailed instructions. Getting very interested in this month’s kit!
Annalisa
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
Another interesting technique to try. TFS.
Phi
Amazing watercolour. Great colours.
Abby
Very pretty!
Barbara Nies
Amazing card with such a simple technique.
Roberta
Love the watercolor look background!
Elizabeth
The water color background is so pretty and the die cut pearl used frame is perfectly lovely.
Ma. Karla Ligaya Castro
I have got to try this technique. The final product looks so effortless! Amazing!
Kathryn Ingram
Excited for the woodgrain cardstock…great for masculine cards!
Audre G
I really like the watercolor effect on the bird. Lovely card.
SHANNON
Can’t wait to see this kit!
Jackie Price
A lovely card but that bird is gorgeous!! Love the colours in it.
Gretchen N
I love the sketchy look of the bird, and heat embossing the die cut was brilliant!
DUMONTIER Marjorie
That’s such a charming card !!
SWhite
Love the message with set
Susan Thompson
susan@htranch.net
Wonderful as always, and new techniques to explore!
Kris Reeves
Oh it’s the sentiment y that tickles my fancy!
Pauline
I love how you colored the bird, beautiful!! I have to try the technique you used on the wreath too. Gorgeous card!
Dianne S.
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
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
The watercolor bird is gorgEous! It is the thing that really sold me on this kit! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa A creations
Cute card! Spring is in the air!
MarjR
Love the water colored bird!
Lynne
Swooding over the add-on!
MarjR
Love the bird!
Cindi Lynch
Great watercoloring
Jeanette D.
Love this card! I can already see that I’m going to need that add-on frame—beautiful! :)
Susy
So pretty! Love the coloring on the bird. I like birds. The sketchy ones are versatile.
Christel Metcalf
Love what has been shown so far!
mc
Simple pretty card. Love it!
KarenHTK
Great creative work of art for a bird lover….Sweet!
Beverly U
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.
Love how you used watercolor! The bird and background are lovely. Thank you for the chance to win!
Sally
I LOVE that gull. Would love to win.
Caroline Knauth
That color combo and soft edges really set this bird apart. Love it!
laura sousa
I love the bird….. so pretty. A lovely card.
Joy J.
Love the watercolor look to your bird. Lovely card!
Carrie R.
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
I just received my new Atreza pens! What a great idea!
Jinny
Beautiful card. I love your color choice and all the dimension. Hugs, Jinny
Stormy
In a word….BREATHTAKING
Mary Ellen Parks
Can’t wait to get my kit and order some add-ons!
Jean McCurry
Love the water color technique you used on the bird. Can’t wait to try this.
Maria B
Lovely watercoloring on your bird.
jeanae
This card makes me want the kit!
Karthikha Uday
Fantastic card!! Love everything about it, the beautiful bird, background and the dimensions :)
Henriëtte
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
Love the watercoloured look. I am so ready for spring…
Lynn O’Sullivan
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
a beautiful image to welcome spring
Linda
Loooove your little bird!
Kellie
Such a lovely water colour effect.
amy
Absolutely beautiful!
Cindy robinson
Very pretty card! I really like the watercolor look on the bird!
MandaLJ
Love how you watercoloured your bird and the background – your card is so beautiful!
Cristina Wu
I am liking the February kit. What a beautiful bird branches fancy die!
Thersha Lewis
Simple and beautiful
Rachel Walton
Love this card. The fancy frame is beautiful! Can’t wait to see what other add ins are available.
Ladymoonlight
This one is really pretty and unique
Ginny Womack
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
Beautiful card!
Tanja Souter
I love this card, the watercoloured look is marvellous.
Ruth B
Thanks for sharing
Velvet
As usual, I love the die cut add on — this one’s especially lovely and intricate.
geri S.
Oh that looks so real! Love it!
Nicole Rinaldi
Love this watercolor look. It’s perfect with the bird silhouette!
MelissaF
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
Thanks for sharing your card. The multi layered sparkle embossing powdered die cut adds great dimension.
Wronda
Love that die frame.
Roxanne
Love the watercolors very pretty
Sharon Young
Sketchy birds let your creativity fly.
Charlene Cisler
Your card is gorgeous! I love how it all came together.
Patt H.
Absolutely love this gorgeous creation! The background is fabulous & the bird is adorable!Love everything about this one!
Janette Kausen
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