Welcome back to the countdown to the release of the July My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is coming up on Monday, July 13 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Now let's dive in and join Michelle who is sharing another beautiful look at the kit!
Hello there, when I saw this kit, I fell in love with the coral reef/sea bed image. I love underwater scenes - the colours, the sea life, the light reflections - I find it all really magical! So I knew I wanted to use the reef layering stamps from the main kit, but wanted to keep the rest of my card pretty clean and simple.
I started off by stamping the layered reef/sea bed image on to Dove White Cardstock. I found it easier to stamp the seeweed/sea plants layer first. For this, I used Green Apple Bold Ink. I stamped this layer using the MISTI and then using Fresh Lawn Mid-Tone Shadow Ink, I added a little to the bottom of the plants. I dabbed off the top to create a smoother image and then stamped it again.
I then stamped the most solid layer (the reef itself) using Soft Pool Shadow Ink. Finally, I stamped the the third layer which stamps the detail on the reef, as well as more sea plants and the fish. For this, I used Pool Mid-Tone Shadow Ink. I then die cut the scene using the coordinating frame cuts in the kit.
I took a top folding card base and blended Splash Reactive Ink on to the front, concentrating most of the colour towards the bottom of the card. I then stamped the dolphins from the stamp set on top using Pool Mid-Tone Shadow Ink. The sentiment was stamped in the top left hand corner with Intens-ified Black Ink. The reef was adhered on top using foam tape. To finish off, I added detail to the sea plants, fish and dolphins with a little Copic Markers and added Clear Enamel Dots around the reef.
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I really like the soft colors of this card and love the ocean stamps.
This scene is so refreshing to look at. Love the calming colors.
I’m loving that coral reef too! Beautiful card!
So soothing and peaceful scene that is! Just gorgeous…
What a lovely cute scene, its a beautiful card. Love the soft colours.
Valerija xx
Hero Arts’ scenescape stamps and dies are always great, versatile and mix and match. Michelle I love the crisp clean look of your card.
I love the clean, fresh feel of this card…with the gorgeous detail of the reef layers!👏🏻
Lovely card!
Love how light and bright this looks, as if snorkelling in shallow water.
This is such a beautiful card. I love Michelle’s work.
Beautiful card!
Wow! Just Wow!
I love how light and bright this card is! So pretty!
such a beautiful scene!
I like the light colors. The blues are beautiful but this is such a clean bright card. Thanks
Very peaceful underwater scene. I want to be there. Lol
I just love this card. The reef with the dolphins reminds me of my honeymoon in Hawaii. This kit looks perfect!
I love the softness of this card.
I like the brightness of this card. I can’t wait to add this set to my undersea crafting collection.
Thanks for sharing this lovely scene card, the light colours make me feel like the sun is shining on the ‘reef’ and revealing a bright underworld. This kit has me very intrigued.
That’s lovely, Michelle! My favorite of the previews!
This card is beautiful. It almost looks like a wedding cake.
I am just in love with the layers you used in this card. Wonderful! Your card is so “simple” and clean. I wish I could color like that….Thank you for the inspiration!
Michelle this card is so cool I just love the scene you created, thanks so much for the inspiration!
Perfect. Love how you can change it up with color to look like you are in the shallows near shore with all the light flooding in.
Love it!
So beautiful and peaceful. Love the soft colors!
does the subscription come with the dolphins? They’re so cute!
Love the idea of using soft ink colors. This kit just keeps getting more exciting!
That is such a pretty underwater scene! It captures the beauty of the sea and sea life.
Love the white space Michelle, i’d Recognize your work on this team with both hands tied behind my back! Lol!!! Just love it!
I really like the dimension you are creating with this kit.
The coral reef is my favorite so far in this set.
Beautiful card! Love the soft colors.
Love the basic for the reef and the endless possibilities for using it! The added dolphins and soft colors make a great card! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful summer relaxing card. Love the ebb and flow of water in nature. Just makes me relax viewing it – wonderful card.
Such a clever idea to create the reef layering stamp. Can’t wait to see what else is in this release.
Another beauty of a serene scene. xxx
I love working with inks that do half the work for you. The use of reactive ink does just that. Just by stamping, adding a bit of water and your end stamped image looks like you worked a while to get that “reactive” feature! Cards made with reactive ink, give your card and extra pizzaz.
This is amazing, so excited
This is such a beautiful scene! I love the softness of it.
I love everything to do with the ocean! I am loving this kit so far and can’t wait to use this. Your card is beautiful and I love the colors you used. Thank you for sharing.
This one has a softer and lighter look that I like.
This card looks so fresh. I really like the simplicity of it.
Oh I had a feeling this was your design Michelle, I just love it. You’ve done it again and I love the clean and simple look. It really looks as if its underwater. Thank you so much for sharing and for the inspiration xxx keep well Michelle
Those dolphins! So cute
Beautiful card design!
what a sweet scene – love the little details on it:)
Ooohhh…again a gorgeous card with this months new monthly Hero under water kit
Really like the soft blue colours you used for the ocean.
This is great!
So pretty, I love the dolphins swimming in the background!
I can’t wait to see the full kit this month. Thanks for sharing your card.
I love the serene vibe of this set!
oh, I love the gorgeous reef on this clean card!!
The more I see of this kit the more excited I am! Beautiful card!
This is super pretty! I like the contrast between how light and bright your card is compared to the others I’ve seen. Shows how versatile this set can be!
Beautiful card! I love your color choices!
thanks for all the chances to win this awesome kit!!!!
I enjoy the layered stamps and the many different looks we can get using different color combinations.
This one will be especially fun. Your underwater scene inspires all sorts of ideas—thank you.
Love the card and the coloring!
I love your combination of blues & greens. It is so relaxing. Thanks for sharing!
This is just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful card Michelle. Really soft and ethereal. I love the way you have showcased the kit. Great kit.
So beautiful, Michelle! I love you soft scene building!
Absolutely beautiful!! This kit looks amazing and I can not wait for reveal!
Those corals are so pretty indeed!! Can’t wait!
Love this card and the soft colours you used! Just beautiful!
I like the lighter take on the design. Nice to see the color options available for a change to the underwater scene.
A card so soft, so beautiful. The kit seams to be amazing.
What a stunning card! I love the soft colours.
Your cards are so inspiring. I love how you combined these colors and the kit to create this tranquil scene.
Sooooo beautiful. I feel the summer freshness of the ocean!
Lovely underwater scene.
Sign me up! This is amazing!
Love the beautiful soft colors you chose. Great kit!
Lovely clean and colorful design!
Love the soft blue tones!
So pretty! Lovely!
Love this kit
How can you go wrong with coral reefs and bubbly water? Such a pretty color scheme.
Such a lovely card. The reef will be a unique and fun addition to everyone’s stash.
Love this wonderful scene!
So pretty and the layering
looks fabulous.
Carla from Utah
The different depths is a great idea. And the dolphins are precious
Beautiful card, love the look of the ocean with a coral bed. Thanks for sharing.
As simple as your background ink blending is, one can still envision depth in it. Great job!
Great card. Love the light colours.
Wish I was snorkeling there now! Beautiful work Michelle, thank you for sharing
I always go to lunch at noon CST just so I can make sure I get to order every piece I want. This kit will be no exception.
Simply beautiful!
Lovely card, beautiful color combination.
So pretty!
Stunning. Love the sentiment.
This is a lively scene stamp! I cannot wait to sea more!
Loving these colors and inspiration!💞
Wow! What a peaceful card! The soft blues just sends a calm in the midst of all the storm these days. Thank you for sharing!
Love the soft colors in this card! Ocean scenes are my favorite!
Love your card. Your ink blending and color choices are always amazing.
So soft and pretty!
Thank you the opportunity to win the card kit. Lovely card and colors.
I love the colors. The viewer must smile. This card is lovely.
Michelle Short
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