It's time for our final countdown peek before the release of the January My Monthly Hero Kit! The kit will be available tomorrow, Monday, January 7 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Now let’s join Nichol, who is sharing another look at this sweet kit!
I knew when I saw the kit that I wanted to create a flower shop window scene with the large window/awning and the planters, flower pots, hanging plants, and more. I am always a big fan of scene cards and the main kit stamps and images make creating incredible scenes so easy! I paired the images from the main kit with a sentiment and a large flourish from the You Are Loved Flourish Messages stamp set (an add-on this month) to round out the design.
The window image was stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with Versafine Onyx Black Ink and colored in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers (Turquoise Green, Green Shadow, Peach Pink, Sugared Almond Pink, Platinum Brown, and Blender). The window was die cut with the coordinating die from the main kit. The window insert was inked with Cracked Pistachio Distress Ink and stamped with the "hello" greeting from the You Are Loved Flourish Messages using Versamark Ink and heat embossed with White Detail Embossing Powder.
A 4" x 5 1/4" background panel was inked with a brick stencil and Hickory Smoke Distress Ink. The greeting square was adhered directly to the stenciled background. The flourish from the You Are Loved Flourish Messages was stamped on the background with Hickory Smoke Distress Ink. The window was adhered with foam adhesive for subtle dimension.
(Note: The stencil came from Nichol's supply stash, and is not an element included in this month's kit.)
The flower pots, crates, flowers, and watering can were all stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with Versafine Onyx Black Ink and colored in with the following Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker color combinations:
Purple Flowers/Crate: Violet, Light Violet, Light Green, Yellow Green, Brown, Light Brown, Vanilla
Red Flowers/Flower Pot: Carmine Red, Peach Pink, Sugared Almond Pink, Light Green, Yellow Green
Pink Roses/Crate: Deep Red, Pale Rose, Green, Light Green, Brown, Light Brown, Vanilla
Watering Can: Blue, Light Blue
Tulips/Bucket: Bright Yellow, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Purple, Pale Violet
Pink Flowers/Aqua Planter: Peach Pink, Sugared Almond Pink, Green, Light Green, Turquoise Green, Green Shadow
Hanging Planter: Blue, Light Blue, Green, Light Green
The images were die cut with the coordinating kit dies and adhered to the window scene. Some were adhered with foam adhesive to fill and fit the design better.
I hope this has given you some ideas on creating your own scene cards!
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You truly inspire me! Thank you for sharing your gift. May God continue to bless you.
Awesome!
Awesome!
I love the ombre of the back window. The card is so lovely.
Beautiful card. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I love the coloring. It is so crisp and refreshing.
What a lovely card. Awesome job, thanks for sharing!
Oh wow, just beautiful, thank you for sharing.
Very nice coloring. You didn’t use red.
It’s a beautiful set. Always love flowers.
These stamps are wonderful. Who wouldn’t like a flower shop window card? This could be used for all sorts of things.
I never look at Hero Arts . . . don’t know why . . . I guess I’m just unfamiliar with their products in general. But this card really perked my interest! Absolutely charming and so versatile! Love it!!
Love the flowershop! I always visit every flowershop I walk by, because I Simple love it to see flowers and flowerarrangements. So, great kit!
Awesome card, you make some beautiful cards.
Always love your cards, Nichol…..this one is no exception! Can’t wait to receive my Kit!!
Lovely card. Beautiful flower shop. Thanks for including the marker color combos you used.
Gorgeous spring scene card!
Your window scene is just great. The brick wall just makes the realistic look.
Such an adorable card! Love your flower shop scene!
Thanks so much for sharing…
Lovely, so different, but very lovely. It’s full of life and fun. Tfs
This cards layout is perfect. Your eyes are drawn to every corner and the colouring is great. Thanks for sharing.
OMG love your card, so many things to look at! Thanks for sharing your creative idea with us!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful card along with the color combos you used. Love it
so lovely!
Cristina
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What a charming arrangement. I especially like the flourish over the window. It is just the right touch. Thanks for listing the zig colors. I’m sometimes confused where to begin with them.
Beautiful!
Can’t wait to see this kit. Very cute card!
Absolutely love the coloring, such a cheerful card. Can’t wait to get this kit!
Beautiful card!
What a gorgeous flower shop window!
What an outstanding scene!
Your choice of vibrant colors and sweet little finishes make this card extraordinary!
What a way to start the year!
The card is so lovely with the fresh flowers and shop window. It’s like a breath of spring during this dreary winter season. I know that I’ll make good use of this kit sending sunshine to my friends and family.
Makes me want to take a trip to my local flower shop. Great Card!
Reminds me of the café intricate guy that was in the coffee kit during the summer love this card!!
Such a pretty card! I love how you color with the zig markers.
Oh wow! It’s pretty amazing! Love it!!!
I love the watering can!
What a fun card – can’t wait for this kit!
Absolutely love the bright cheerful colors!
I love your florist window scene, Nichol. The bright colors are fantastic. I think the flourish you added to the top of the window is the perfect finishing touch. I’m excited to see the entire kit and the other cards you’ve made using it.
What a versatile set! I can’t wait!
Gorgeous shop card. I love your use of the brick stencil, it really grounds the window. Great job.
Love this kit!!!
Love this kit!
Fabulous card. I always love your style and this card brings the “wow” out.
Cute fresh look to start the new year.
What a nice flower shop! Such fun colors!
Your card is just beautiful, Nichol. The new monthly Hero Arts kit looks amazing and you have certainly made a lovely scene card using it!
This kit looks like it’s going to be another Hero Arts “scene stealer”!
What a pretty spring card! I love the colors and can’t wait to see all of the add ons!
Your card reminds me of several florists shop windows in various cities of the world. Gorgeous coloring and design!
Love the card!! Love the products!!!
Using the gray to show off the fresh clean colors was genius! Beautiful card!
Amazing
Beautiful project..looking forward for this awesome kit. Thanks for inspiration
Beautiful project..looking forward for this awesome kit. Thanks for inspiration
I absolutely adore the brick background, and that you used your Zig markers for the coloring.
The scene building options here with this kit are incredible
I love this card! Nice, bright colors.
This kit is just adorable and very sweet.
Omg such an adorable card. 😍 can’t hardly wait till tomorrow
Awesome, Nichol! Love your wonderful flower shop scene! Can’t wait for the release!!
So beautiful and colorful! Love your card!
Stunning!
I am so excited for this kit. The window is adorable. Cute inspiration card.
What a Pretty Card! Makes me want Spring to come quick. I would just love to have a kit like this. This is my first time visiting the Blog and the Shop. I really like the different selection of Images that Hero Arts Carry’s
What a lovely scene – so colorful and and love all the elements! Thanks for sharing ! Looks like a great kit!
Such a wonderful card with amazing detail!
lovely
I love your beautiful, colorful card. I’m looking forward to this new kit.
I absolutely love this card! Awesome job Nichol! Can’t wait to see the whole kit tomorrow!
Adorable! I can’t wait!
Love the details in this card and the colours are beautiful.
Love the cute flower shop scene… such a darling card..
Love this card and how the scene complements all the items shown here. Great colors too.
WOW!!! That is so amazing! Love the scene and your coloring a lot.
Very pretty. Great kit.
The brick wall stencil makes a perfect background for the window. Really beautiful card.
This card is beautiful. Looks like sitting in an outside cafe looking at beautiful flowers.
Love everything about this!
Love Love Love everything about this!
Super cute card!
Love, love, love!!
Once again I am floored by you card design, I love it, it
Is so cute and fresh. And now I must buy this kit!
Beautiful card! Love the happy spring colors! So excited to see the whole release.
Love all the details. Cute card!
Such a pretty card! Can’t wait too see this kit!
What a gorgeous kit and a stunning card by Nichol. Can’t wait for the release.
The coloring is superb. I love the pastels.
Love this beautiful card!
How delightful!!
Great Job. Cute store front window. Love the look of all the flowers.
Beautiful card, love the colors!
Love this card!!
There is something special about these images.
this is so beautiful, reminds me of the shops in my town.
With each sneak peak, I like this kit even more.
Wow Nichol. The scene you created is so lovely. The zig markers give such a bright vibrant look to the flowers and pots. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
Very beautiful card, love the colors!
Love the hanging plant idea. Great card.
This flower shop is the best. Love the look.
Nichol Spohr
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