February My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #3 + Giveaway

Janette Kausen

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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  • 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!

343 Responses

Elaine S Shannon

Elaine S Shannon

Feb 17, 2018

soft and beautiful!-I was planning on just using birds in flat, one color form until I saw your card

Laurie Page

Laurie Page

Feb 12, 2018

I just found you and am delighted by your creations. Thanks for the inspiration.

Yvonne

Yvonne

Feb 07, 2018

Love this card!

Mary ann Short

Mary ann Short

Feb 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.

Jean G.

Feb 05, 2018

I love the colored birds! They are gorgeous!

Marie

Marie

Feb 05, 2018

Loving this sweet bird!

elaine

elaine

Feb 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

Ann

Feb 05, 2018

Beautiful card!

Linda Kepler

Linda Kepler

Feb 05, 2018

Cute . . .

Mitzi

Mitzi

Feb 05, 2018

Thanks for sharing your amazing card & the opportunity to win.

Niralee Yeisley

Niralee Yeisley

Feb 05, 2018

Love the white frame. Very delicate

Tami

Tami

Feb 05, 2018

Wow gorgeous card!! Love the pearl embossing powder on the wreath as well, beautiful!

Janis B

Janis B

Feb 05, 2018

I love the painterly look of this.

Bessie

Bessie

Feb 04, 2018

Beautiful card. I really like the gull !

Fanny Cantero

Fanny Cantero

Feb 04, 2018

Love the love of this watercolored card.

Brianna

Brianna

Feb 04, 2018

This technique is stunning. I can’t wait to try it!! I am so excited for the birds!!

Bessie

Bessie

Feb 04, 2018

The background really sets the bird off!

Robyn W

Robyn W

Feb 04, 2018

What a pretty card!

Annette Reed

Annette Reed

Feb 04, 2018

That bird looks great! Love the watercolors. Great wreath die also.

Kate B

Kate B

Feb 04, 2018

So beautiful! I love the sketchy look and loose watercoloring.

Jenifer Hill

Jenifer Hill

Feb 04, 2018

I love this!

Monika Shukla

Monika Shukla

Feb 04, 2018

Ohh this card is just awesome!! I love water colors so much!!! This colorful card and bird are so pretty!!!

Joelle

Joelle

Feb 04, 2018

I love your use of watercolor! Beautifully messy background.

Denise

Denise

Feb 04, 2018

Love the dreamyness of this card.

Lorna

Lorna

Feb 04, 2018

Love the watercolored bird – absolutely lovely!

Amante del Papel

Amante del Papel

Feb 04, 2018

oh my gosh this card is stunning, so beautiful!!!

Jodi Warren

Jodi Warren

Feb 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

Annalisa

Feb 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

littlen

Feb 04, 2018

Another interesting technique to try. TFS.

Phi

Phi

Feb 04, 2018

Amazing watercolour. Great colours.

Abby

Abby

Feb 04, 2018

Very pretty!

Barbara Nies

Barbara Nies

Feb 04, 2018

Amazing card with such a simple technique.

Roberta

Roberta

Feb 04, 2018

Love the watercolor look background!

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Feb 04, 2018

The water color background is so pretty and the die cut pearl used frame is perfectly lovely.

Ma. Karla Ligaya Castro

Ma. Karla Ligaya Castro

Feb 04, 2018

I have got to try this technique. The final product looks so effortless! Amazing!

Kathryn Ingram

Kathryn Ingram

Feb 04, 2018

Excited for the woodgrain cardstock…great for masculine cards!

Audre G

Audre G

Feb 04, 2018

I really like the watercolor effect on the bird. Lovely card.

SHANNON

SHANNON

Feb 04, 2018

Can’t wait to see this kit!

Jackie Price

Jackie Price

Feb 04, 2018

A lovely card but that bird is gorgeous!! Love the colours in it.

Gretchen N

Gretchen N

Feb 04, 2018

I love the sketchy look of the bird, and heat embossing the die cut was brilliant!

DUMONTIER Marjorie

DUMONTIER Marjorie

Feb 04, 2018

That’s such a charming card !!

SWhite

SWhite

Feb 04, 2018

Love the message with set

Susan Thompson

Susan Thompson

Feb 04, 2018

susan@htranch.net
Wonderful as always, and new techniques to explore!

Kris Reeves

Kris Reeves

Feb 04, 2018

Oh it’s the sentiment y that tickles my fancy!

Pauline

Pauline

Feb 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.

Dianne S.

Feb 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

Linda Roberson

Feb 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

Denise Gutshall

Feb 04, 2018

The watercolor bird is gorgEous! It is the thing that really sold me on this kit! Thanks for sharing!

Lisa A creations

Lisa A creations

Feb 04, 2018

Cute card! Spring is in the air!

MarjR

MarjR

Feb 04, 2018

Love the water colored bird!

Lynne

Lynne

Feb 04, 2018

Swooding over the add-on!

MarjR

MarjR

Feb 04, 2018

Love the bird!

Cindi Lynch

Cindi Lynch

Feb 04, 2018

Great watercoloring

Jeanette D.

Jeanette D.

Feb 04, 2018

Love this card! I can already see that I’m going to need that add-on frame—beautiful! :)

Susy

Susy

Feb 04, 2018

So pretty! Love the coloring on the bird. I like birds. The sketchy ones are versatile.

Christel Metcalf

Christel Metcalf

Feb 04, 2018

Love what has been shown so far!

mc

mc

Feb 04, 2018

Simple pretty card. Love it!

KarenHTK

KarenHTK

Feb 04, 2018

Great creative work of art for a bird lover….Sweet!

Beverly U

Beverly U

Feb 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.

Julia D.

Feb 04, 2018

Love how you used watercolor! The bird and background are lovely. Thank you for the chance to win!

Sally

Sally

Feb 04, 2018

I LOVE that gull. Would love to win.

Caroline Knauth

Caroline Knauth

Feb 04, 2018

That color combo and soft edges really set this bird apart. Love it!

laura sousa

laura sousa

Feb 04, 2018

I love the bird….. so pretty. A lovely card.

Joy J.

Joy J.

Feb 04, 2018

Love the watercolor look to your bird. Lovely card!

Carrie R.

Carrie R.

Feb 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

Ty

Feb 04, 2018

I just received my new Atreza pens! What a great idea!

Jinny

Jinny

Feb 04, 2018

Beautiful card. I love your color choice and all the dimension. Hugs, Jinny

Stormy

Stormy

Feb 04, 2018

In a word….BREATHTAKING

Mary Ellen Parks

Mary Ellen Parks

Feb 04, 2018

Can’t wait to get my kit and order some add-ons!

Jean McCurry

Jean McCurry

Feb 04, 2018

Love the water color technique you used on the bird. Can’t wait to try this.

Maria B

Maria B

Feb 04, 2018

Lovely watercoloring on your bird.

jeanae

jeanae

Feb 04, 2018

This card makes me want the kit!

Karthikha Uday

Karthikha Uday

Feb 04, 2018

Fantastic card!! Love everything about it, the beautiful bird, background and the dimensions :)

Henriëtte

Henriëtte

Feb 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

Marianne

Feb 04, 2018

Love the watercoloured look. I am so ready for spring…

Lynn O’Sullivan

Lynn O’Sullivan

Feb 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

Patty Haff

Feb 04, 2018

a beautiful image to welcome spring

Linda

Linda

Feb 04, 2018

Loooove your little bird!

Kellie

Kellie

Feb 04, 2018

Such a lovely water colour effect.

amy

amy

Feb 04, 2018

Absolutely beautiful!

Cindy robinson

Cindy robinson

Feb 04, 2018

Very pretty card! I really like the watercolor look on the bird!

MandaLJ

MandaLJ

Feb 04, 2018

Love how you watercoloured your bird and the background – your card is so beautiful!

Cristina Wu

Cristina Wu

Feb 04, 2018

I am liking the February kit. What a beautiful bird branches fancy die!

Thersha Lewis

Thersha Lewis

Feb 04, 2018

Simple and beautiful

Rachel Walton

Rachel Walton

Feb 04, 2018

Love this card. The fancy frame is beautiful! Can’t wait to see what other add ins are available.

Ladymoonlight

Ladymoonlight

Feb 04, 2018

This one is really pretty and unique

Ginny Womack

Ginny Womack

Feb 04, 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

Bonnie M

Feb 04, 2018

Beautiful card!

Tanja Souter

Tanja Souter

Feb 04, 2018

I love this card, the watercoloured look is marvellous.

Ruth B

Ruth B

Feb 03, 2018

Thanks for sharing

Velvet

Velvet

Feb 03, 2018

As usual, I love the die cut add on — this one’s especially lovely and intricate.

geri S.

geri S.

Feb 03, 2018

Oh that looks so real! Love it!

Nicole Rinaldi

Nicole Rinaldi

Feb 03, 2018

Love this watercolor look. It’s perfect with the bird silhouette!

MelissaF

MelissaF

Feb 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

Kirsten

Feb 03, 2018

Thanks for sharing your card. The multi layered sparkle embossing powdered die cut adds great dimension.

Wronda

Wronda

Feb 03, 2018

Love that die frame.

Roxanne

Roxanne

Feb 03, 2018

Love the watercolors very pretty

Sharon Young

Sharon Young

Feb 03, 2018

Sketchy birds let your creativity fly.

Charlene Cisler

Charlene Cisler

Feb 03, 2018

Your card is gorgeous! I love how it all came together.

Patt H.

Patt H.

Feb 03, 2018

Absolutely love this gorgeous creation! The background is fabulous & the bird is adorable!Love everything about this one!

Jade B.

Jade B.

Feb 03, 2018

Love how you colored the bird.

AndreaH

AndreaH

Feb 03, 2018

BEAUTIFUL card. Love the watercoloured background. Xxx ? xxx

Catherine Mcinerney

Catherine Mcinerney

Feb 03, 2018

I can see spring coming with this kit. Love the birds, and the die has so many possibilities!

Janis B

Janis B

Feb 03, 2018

What an arty little bird! Well done.

Lisascreativeniche

Lisascreativeniche

Feb 03, 2018

This is so pretty! I love birds and this is so dreamy!

Becky Moore

Becky Moore

Feb 03, 2018

I think this is so sweet. I can’t wait to follow your techniques
for achieving this.

Brenda Lubrant

Brenda Lubrant

Feb 03, 2018

Today’s card is just awesome. I love the watercoloring on the bird ? and the area around it.

Jill A

Jill A

Feb 03, 2018

Very pretty card!!!

Kial

Kial

Feb 03, 2018

The bird is the star of this card. It is absolutely stunning.

Kial

Kial

Feb 03, 2018

The bird is the star of this card. It is absolutely stunning.

mary ann

mary ann

Feb 03, 2018

love that embossing powder effect

KT Fit Kitty

KT Fit Kitty

Feb 03, 2018

Janette’s card is gorgeous! I love this! Beautiful die and beautiful bird! This kit is shaping up to be fantastic!

Teresa

Teresa

Feb 03, 2018

Very nice card. I really like how you colored the bird. Thanks for the specifics of your technique for coloring him.

Flip

Flip

Feb 03, 2018

This is beautiful! I love the watercolor look of this card.

Anita B

Anita B

Feb 03, 2018

Love this soooo much! How pretty!

Natalie Godfrey

Natalie Godfrey

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful coloring! Love the little birdie.

Beth Buss

Beth Buss

Feb 03, 2018

Love these fresh new ideas ontje bitd stamp

Beth Buss

Beth Buss

Feb 03, 2018

Love these fresh new ideas ontje bitd stamp

Kendra

Kendra

Feb 03, 2018

I love the look of the branches die. Lovely!

Shannan

Shannan

Feb 03, 2018

I love the watercolor look!

Barbara Woodard

Barbara Woodard

Feb 03, 2018

lovely card and technique. can’t wait for this release

Dorothy Mutafopulos

Dorothy Mutafopulos

Feb 03, 2018

Love your background and the colors you picked too!!! The birds in the new Hero Arts stamp are so beautiful!!

Nikki G

Nikki G

Feb 03, 2018

Gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing with us!

jane

jane

Feb 03, 2018

Really pretty. Love the colors you used

Brian Poteraj

Brian Poteraj

Feb 03, 2018

I am not sure if I understand how you achieved such a cool look. It looks really great

Sharon gullikson

Sharon gullikson

Feb 03, 2018

I just love how you colored your bird. Artsy and gorgeous

Sharon gullikson

Sharon gullikson

Feb 03, 2018

I just love how you colored your bird. Artsy and gorgeous

Sharon gullikson

Sharon gullikson

Feb 03, 2018

I just love how you colored your bird. Artsy and gorgeous

Sharon gullikson

Sharon gullikson

Feb 03, 2018

I just love how you colored your bird. Artsy and gorgeous

jane

jane

Feb 03, 2018

oh so pretty.

Cheri

Cheri

Feb 03, 2018

Very pretty – love the bird and the fancy die!

Karolina K.

Karolina K.

Feb 03, 2018

Such lovely colors on this card! Looks like another kit for the books!

Marianna

Marianna

Feb 03, 2018

Looking forward to seeing the full kit & add-ons. Like that fancy die!

Susan R K

Susan R K

Feb 03, 2018

Love your card design. Can’t wait to see more from this MMH. Thanks for sharing.

Karen L K

Karen L K

Feb 03, 2018

Such a nice card! I think that your watercoloring looks great with the sketchy bird!

Bunny

Bunny

Feb 03, 2018

This is absolutely beautiful. I love the bird and the colors used. I think I need to scribble more!

Danielle Dietz

Danielle Dietz

Feb 03, 2018

Can’t wait to see this months kit! Lovely card.

Aash B

Aash B

Feb 03, 2018

Love birds and can’t wait to see the release!

Susan Nichols

Susan Nichols

Feb 03, 2018

Love how you colored the bird!

Pam Braithwaite

Pam Braithwaite

Feb 03, 2018

Such a beautiful background! I really like this card and am inspired to try to make one like it.

Kim Hund

Kim Hund

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful…must admit…the sentiment made me giggle.

Rachel HB

Rachel HB

Feb 03, 2018

Thanks for sharing this technique!

Margery C

Margery C

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful card. The watercolor bird is gorgeous.

Sherri

Sherri

Feb 03, 2018

Lovely card! I have to try this with my brush markers..Cannot wait to see more of the kit.

Patti Henschen

Patti Henschen

Feb 03, 2018

I love the wreath die

Helen Warren

Helen Warren

Feb 03, 2018

Your bird is so cute.

Ewa Baumann

Ewa Baumann

Feb 03, 2018

Very pretty!

pat smith

pat smith

Feb 03, 2018

I love that bird, and the colors you used are great!

Kari Schmidt

Kari Schmidt

Feb 03, 2018

Love your bird’s colors & watercolor background! Excellent job so nice.

Dana M

Dana M

Feb 03, 2018

Wonderful card! The water colored bird is just stunning!

Adam S

Adam S

Feb 03, 2018

Great technique, and beautiful execution.

sherry butcher

sherry butcher

Feb 03, 2018

Love the bird on your great backgrould. Thanks for sharing.

Carol T

Carol T

Feb 03, 2018

Love the die and the beautiful painted bird!

Leanne in Cali

Leanne in Cali

Feb 03, 2018

This is beautiful and I love that bird branch fancy die! Thanks for sharing your wonderful card!!

Cecilia Mohney

Cecilia Mohney

Feb 03, 2018

I love how free-form and beautiful this is! Thanks for sharing!

Karen Hale

Karen Hale

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful colors, love the birds. Can’t wait to see this kit.

Memoriesbymanda

Memoriesbymanda

Feb 03, 2018

This looks like such a gorgeous kit! Lovely card – the watercolouring is pretty.

Barbara-Jean

Barbara-Jean

Feb 03, 2018

like the bird, also would appreciate your warm CA weather, we’re cold here in CT!

Mary Jo H

Mary Jo H

Feb 03, 2018

Enjoying the hints of spring

Anne Wylie

Anne Wylie

Feb 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

Kyoko Patoc

Feb 03, 2018

Absolutely stunning!

Laura Casselman

Laura Casselman

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful!just beautiful!

cyndi morris

cyndi morris

Feb 03, 2018

Love the water colored bird. The Bird Branches die is beautiful.

Roslyn

Roslyn

Feb 03, 2018

What a pretty card!

Samantha

Samantha

Feb 03, 2018

I just love how your card came out! Thank you for sharing

Veronica Griffin

Veronica Griffin

Feb 03, 2018

So cute!! I can’t wait for the reveal!!

Connie Thingstad

Connie Thingstad

Feb 03, 2018

that background watercolor :) my fav color!

Shannon

Shannon

Feb 03, 2018

I love the way the watercolor bird turned out – I’ve never seen results like this before! Stunning!

Julia

Julia

Feb 03, 2018

Great colors! Would love to win it!

JoAnn

JoAnn

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful card ~ love the water color look!!!

Karen M

Karen M

Feb 03, 2018

Sooooo pretty! I’ve never tried coloring the stamp on the Misti lid but must try that..

Viktoriya

Viktoriya

Feb 03, 2018

I love watercolor and your painting is amazing!

Christina Dauven

Christina Dauven

Feb 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

Chris Handy

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful card. I would love to win this kit

Tracey Magner

Tracey Magner

Feb 03, 2018

What a Beautiful watercolored card, that bird came out so pretty and I love the colors you picked. Just stunning.

Becs Attwood

Becs Attwood

Feb 03, 2018

Wow, what a great way to achieve a water-colored image using stamps. Love it! Thanks for sharing.

Judie Attard

Judie Attard

Feb 03, 2018

Wow what a stunning card! Love the pearl embossing!

Penny W

Penny W

Feb 03, 2018

Love the watercolor bird ,and love the fancy branches addon. Great card.

Michelle Montemurro

Michelle Montemurro

Feb 03, 2018

So pretty

Melissa Watson

Melissa Watson

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful card!

Mateja P

Mateja P

Feb 03, 2018

Such a beautiful look and that die looks amazing. I have to try your trick of three layers :)

GabriellaB

GabriellaB

Feb 03, 2018

I really like that soft watery color bird

Barb Chapma

Barb Chapma

Feb 03, 2018

another beautiful card! can’t wait for my kit to come!!

Marie K.

Marie K.

Feb 03, 2018

Love this!

Karen P

Karen P

Feb 03, 2018

Love that bird and wreath. Love the kit so far.

Laura Staley

Laura Staley

Feb 03, 2018

Stunning card! The background is beautiful! Loving the oval branches die!

Kirsty Vittetoe

Kirsty Vittetoe

Feb 03, 2018

Gorgeous and wonderful card!

Barbara  Howell

Barbara Howell

Feb 03, 2018

Your card is beautiful, I love the idea of coloring on the stamp with the Arteza markers and stamping.

Bonnie Darroch-Dean

Bonnie Darroch-Dean

Feb 03, 2018

Love the water color affect and the Bird Branches Fancy die! Looking forward to the kit reveal!

Sue McRae

Sue McRae

Feb 03, 2018

Fabulous water colored bird! I’m totally smitten with that wreath!

Heather J

Heather J

Feb 03, 2018

Love the branch wreath!!!!

Natalie Dominguez

Natalie Dominguez

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful card. These birds are making me happy!

Renee Thompson

Renee Thompson

Feb 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

Barb Oliver

Feb 03, 2018

Can’t wait to receive this MMH Kit; it looks wonderful!

Shapira Hagar

Shapira Hagar

Feb 03, 2018

I love birds and this card is awesome. Love the die, the colors., well done ♥️

K. Eley

K. Eley

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful!

Kitty Tatman

Kitty Tatman

Feb 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

Crystal

Feb 03, 2018

Your card is beautiful! Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit…

Stacey Kowbel

Stacey Kowbel

Feb 03, 2018

Fabulous card! I love the colouring on the bird – gorgeous job!

Jen Forster

Jen Forster

Feb 03, 2018

Gorgeous! This idea is awesome – I think I’ll have to try it

Jana Yeager

Jana Yeager

Feb 03, 2018

Love the watercolor in this card!

Tess Redel

Tess Redel

Feb 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

Christine Smith

Feb 03, 2018

Such beautiful colours and gorgeous card! xxx

Liane

Liane

Feb 03, 2018

Love the satin pearl embossing effect-adds great dimension

Juana Vega

Juana Vega

Feb 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

Gail Anderson

Feb 03, 2018

Love the watercolored bird and background!

Celeste C

Celeste C

Feb 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

Joyce mc

Feb 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

Marilee

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful colors — I love the softness!

krock

krock

Feb 03, 2018

Gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the kit!

Ang

Ang

Feb 03, 2018

love that bird!

karen chester

karen chester

Feb 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

Nina

Feb 03, 2018

Love the look of this card!

Denise Bryant

Denise Bryant

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful colors and textures on your lovely card!

Helen Potter

Helen Potter

Feb 03, 2018

Love this. So beautiful

VickiB

VickiB

Feb 03, 2018

A cute bird – love that leafy circle!

Rema DeLeeuw

Rema DeLeeuw

Feb 03, 2018

So pretty!

dani

dani

Feb 03, 2018

love the watercolor effect

margie

margie

Feb 03, 2018

lovely blend of colors

Wanda

Wanda

Feb 03, 2018

love watercolor backgrounds

D.Ann C

D.Ann C

Feb 03, 2018

Loving the watercolor bird and the snowy branch she’s perched on!

Raven Magill

Raven Magill

Feb 03, 2018

This is the first time I’ve seen a watercolor-marker stamped image come out this good!! Really beautiful.

Marie

Marie

Feb 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

Naama E

Feb 03, 2018

Oh wow – this is gorgeous! I love distressed images and this kit looks like a dream can’t wait! ❤

Susan King

Susan King

Feb 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

Kathleen Prince

Feb 03, 2018

Another pretty card. It looks like I’m going to be getting a few add-ons this month.

Brenda

Brenda

Feb 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

Debbie B

Feb 03, 2018

This kit looks like fun

Barbara

Barbara

Feb 03, 2018

I love the sketchy bird and can see it stamped in so many pretty colors! this kit looks fantastic:)

Bonnie

Bonnie

Feb 03, 2018

Makes watercolouring less intimidating!

Heidi Macy

Heidi Macy

Feb 03, 2018

I love the way you stamped the bird, what a beauty!

kren@afourthlife

kren@afourthlife

Feb 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

Kailash

Feb 03, 2018

Gorgeous artsy background with the pretty bird!

Dgolly

Dgolly

Feb 03, 2018

I love birds in card making and this kit looks like a winner. Thanks for sharing such pretty samples.

Tanya Boser

Tanya Boser

Feb 03, 2018

Janette! Oh my this is gorgeous!! I really can’t wait to get my hands on this kit :)

Janet D.

Janet D.

Feb 03, 2018

Whoa, this is amazing! Great colors and design!

Arianna Barbara

Arianna Barbara

Feb 03, 2018

Wow!!! Love the watercolor!!! Beautiful card!!!

Tommie Miller

Tommie Miller

Feb 03, 2018

Birds are my favorite! Card is beautiful!

Helen Gullett

Helen Gullett

Feb 03, 2018

Fabulous card with the bird and wreath. Love the watercolored wash background, too.

Delores Oster

Delores Oster

Feb 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

Isabelle

Feb 03, 2018

Adorable bird ! I love the colors.

Betty Chen

Betty Chen

Feb 03, 2018

Oh how beautiful!!! I adore this and what a great idea!

Joy moody

Joy moody

Feb 03, 2018

Love the watercolor sketchy look!

Janet

Janet

Feb 03, 2018

Great card! I love how the die cut looks with the extra layers of embossing powder.

Dorothea Pepping Pomstra

Dorothea Pepping Pomstra

Feb 03, 2018

Love the colorful bird… She is amazing!! <3

Martha Berry

Martha Berry

Feb 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

Janet

Feb 03, 2018

Great card! The die looks really nice with the extra layers of embossing powder.

Janet

Janet

Feb 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

Ashley Shaffer

Feb 03, 2018

omgosh this is so pretty! i can’t wait to see the kit monday!

Marjorie

Marjorie

Feb 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

Lauren

Feb 03, 2018

Gorgeous watercoloring and the bird is lovely too!

Dee Earnshaw

Dee Earnshaw

Feb 03, 2018

love this sample – the background and the embossing on the wreath are just gorgeous:)

Donna Ligon

Donna Ligon

Feb 03, 2018

Absolutely gorgeous. I love it

Debi Walton

Debi Walton

Feb 03, 2018

Very pretty water coloring. Love it.

Melinda Stearns

Melinda Stearns

Feb 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

Betty

Feb 03, 2018

I like the branches and watercolor effects!

Thalia Waldvogel

Thalia Waldvogel

Feb 03, 2018

This one is my favorite so far!

colleen

colleen

Feb 03, 2018

Would love to use these for posting affirmations around the classroom in which I volunteer!!

F. Andre

F. Andre

Feb 03, 2018

Gorgeous card. I love the colouring of the bird, as well as that lovely frame. Thanks for the inspiration.

Becky Green

Becky Green

Feb 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

Linda

Feb 03, 2018

Love it!

Josmary flores

Josmary flores

Feb 03, 2018

Wow so beautiful. Can’t wait for reveal day.

Melissa SunshineHoneyBee

Melissa SunshineHoneyBee

Feb 03, 2018

Like birds. Like the watercoloring of the background.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”

Cynthia Cole

Cynthia Cole

Feb 03, 2018

Sweet card and love how the bird branches die was embossed with the White Satin Pearl embossing powder!

Cindy Hanson

Cindy Hanson

Feb 03, 2018

Great techniques for a great card!

Chrissy E

Chrissy E

Feb 03, 2018

So magical! Love this card!

Colleen F

Colleen F

Feb 03, 2018

Love the watercolor look!

Beverley Hollis

Beverley Hollis

Feb 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

Jackie

Feb 03, 2018

This is just beautiful!

Toni

Toni

Feb 03, 2018

Gorgeous coloring and background!

Heather L DePasquale

Heather L DePasquale

Feb 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

Rosemary D

Feb 03, 2018

beautiful card… love how you colored the bird!

Megan Fehr

Megan Fehr

Feb 03, 2018

gosh I never would have thought to color in the bird with watercolor markers! this is such a beautiful technique.

Betty Dean

Betty Dean

Feb 03, 2018

I love the branch and bird die!

Judy

Judy

Feb 03, 2018

I love that the bird and can’t wait to see the entire kit!

Golda

Golda

Feb 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

Jean K

Feb 03, 2018

What a beautiful wreath.

Katherine

Katherine

Feb 03, 2018

This is a lovely card!

Sabrina Radican

Sabrina Radican

Feb 03, 2018

Love the watercolor background!!

Traci

Traci

Feb 03, 2018

Watercolor! What a great way to interpret these birds.

Marlee S.

Marlee S.

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful card! Love the embossing with the die.

Celeste

Celeste

Feb 03, 2018

Thé ado-on is gorgeous!

Cynthia Link

Cynthia Link

Feb 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

KarenAnn

Feb 03, 2018

I do love the artsy look to these bird stamps/cards.Teamed with watercolor, it is beautiful!

Carole

Carole

Feb 03, 2018

Fabulous ! Love your card and that wreath die is fantastic.

Janet Dand

Janet Dand

Feb 03, 2018

The water coloring is beautiful. Love the softness of the image of the bird

Cindy C.

Cindy C.

Feb 03, 2018

It turned out so beautifully, love the carefree watercolors!!!

Sarah T.

Sarah T.

Feb 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

Lindar C

Feb 03, 2018

Very pretty card.

Betty

Betty

Feb 03, 2018

love everything about your card Janette – the loose watercoloring – pretty little bird – wonderful design!

Camala Aydelotte

Camala Aydelotte

Feb 03, 2018

I love the use of color. The bird came outperfect.

Lagene

Lagene

Feb 03, 2018

WOW! What an awesomely colored bird! I love your watercolor background and the dimension of the wreath!

Avra Williams

Avra Williams

Feb 03, 2018

Gorgeous! Looks like it’s going to be a great kit!

Michelle Brown

Michelle Brown

Feb 03, 2018

Love your bird! And the background is just so cute.

Nancy Sue

Nancy Sue

Feb 03, 2018

Have to get this bird branches circle die just love it. Good for all seasons, I’m thinking Halloween.

Brandy Duncan

Brandy Duncan

Feb 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

sharon

Feb 03, 2018

I like the soft watercolor look. so pretty

Debbie Rumpza

Debbie Rumpza

Feb 03, 2018

I really love your technique in this card… Something I have not tried yet! The color choices are fabulous also!

Fd91354

Fd91354

Feb 03, 2018

Love that die Beautiful card

Flo

Flo

Feb 03, 2018

It’s been beautiful down Southern California too. Love the way you painted the bird, great card.

Amy Cooley

Amy Cooley

Feb 03, 2018

Lovely watercoloring and such a sweet bird.

Jeanne Beam

Jeanne Beam

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful card. Love the watercolor background and the branch the bird is sitting on is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing…

Denise

Denise

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful kit! I am a kit subscriber for the first time and can’ t wait start creating…

Nancy Dempsey

Nancy Dempsey

Feb 03, 2018

How I love birds, watercolor and sketchy. Not to mention simple! Swoon!

Jessica Monte

Jessica Monte

Feb 03, 2018

Oh I love the birds. And the projects are so sweet

Eva N

Eva N

Feb 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

Michelle R

Feb 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

Michelle R

Feb 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

Jackie Stoltz

Feb 03, 2018

Simply stunning. Can’t wait for the kit!

Abigail

Abigail

Feb 03, 2018

Interesting technique to color the stamp.

Helen

Helen

Feb 03, 2018

This card has “Spring” all over it! Perfect reminder for a freezing East Coast day! tfs

Donna A

Donna A

Feb 03, 2018

Great techniques to try with the February kit coming to our mailbox soon!

Helene

Helene

Feb 03, 2018

J’adore les oiseaux ,c’est plein de promesse pour le kit du mois.

Becca Yahrling

Becca Yahrling

Feb 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

Sue D

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful bird and love the background for it.

Grace

Grace

Feb 03, 2018

What a beautiful card! I’m not that into birds, but now am considering the kit!

Rita María Castillo GT

Rita María Castillo GT

Feb 03, 2018

OMG! The bird looks beautiful the background!

Natalie Winterstein

Natalie Winterstein

Feb 03, 2018

Gorgeous! I love the watercoloring!

Susan Manning

Susan Manning

Feb 03, 2018

The use of the watercolor is awesome. I particularly like the border die to accentuate the little bird.
Beautiful!

Sharron Gregory

Sharron Gregory

Feb 03, 2018

Love the watercolor look! This is so beautiful with the lovely wreath!

Ruth Davis

Ruth Davis

Feb 03, 2018

Absolutely adore the simpleness and beauty of this

Felicia C

Felicia C

Feb 03, 2018

Wow! Just gorgeous! I love the color scheme and the products used. Very exciting!

Barbara Rademacher

Barbara Rademacher

Feb 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.

Laura P.

Feb 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

Terri

Feb 03, 2018

Very pretty!

Any mcCue

Any mcCue

Feb 03, 2018

I love that branch/twig wreath! The watercolor bird is beautiful!

Leigh Madison

Leigh Madison

Feb 03, 2018

Love this! And the sentiment is adorable!

Lynn Wallick

Lynn Wallick

Feb 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

Denise

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful card! I think I’m going to love this kit!

Alma Dirpaul

Alma Dirpaul

Feb 03, 2018

Thanks for the giveaway.

Linda S.

Linda S.

Feb 03, 2018

That frame is fabulous and I really like the colors you chose for your sketchy bird. Another fun kit from HA.

Claudia

Claudia

Feb 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

Denise Kasbohm

Feb 03, 2018

This is simply beautiful!!! Love the blue coloring.

Stacey

Stacey

Feb 03, 2018

So realistic and pretty colors.

Ana A

Ana A

Feb 03, 2018

Beautiful card! I love the watercolor effect on the bacground and the bird.

Julia Piccard-Naughton

Julia Piccard-Naughton

Feb 03, 2018

I’m so excited! The bird looks wonderful.

Theresa

Theresa

Feb 03, 2018

Lovely birds all very trendy now. Love the simplistic look of watercolor. Thanks for sharing a great idea for cardmaking.

Sara Jara

Sara Jara

Feb 03, 2018

Preciso, me encanta ?

Robin P

Robin P

Feb 03, 2018

What a great card. Thanks for sharing your water color marker tips. Can’t wait to see the kit.

Leslie Pierson

Leslie Pierson

Feb 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

Mercedes

Feb 03, 2018

This is a great technique, the end result is beautiful.

Susan Bennett

Susan Bennett

Feb 03, 2018

I love the die add on – I can’t wait to see everything!!!

Michele Hogarth

Michele Hogarth

Feb 03, 2018

Love the idea of embossing the frame. It is so pretty. Thanks so much for sharing.