July My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #3 + Giveaway
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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100 Responses
Lori A
I really like the soft colors of this card and love the ocean stamps.
Sandy
This scene is so refreshing to look at. Love the calming colors.
Mary Reiner
I’m loving that coral reef too! Beautiful card!
Anirudh
So soothing and peaceful scene that is! Just gorgeous…
Valerija
What a lovely cute scene, its a beautiful card. Love the soft colours.
Valerija xx
Teresa Trump
Hero Arts’ scenescape stamps and dies are always great, versatile and mix and match. Michelle I love the crisp clean look of your card.
Starqueen
I love the clean, fresh feel of this card…with the gorgeous detail of the reef layers!👏🏻
Debby Green
Lovely card!
Rebecca Ednie
Love how light and bright this looks, as if snorkelling in shallow water.
Lynn Hardy
This is such a beautiful card. I love Michelle’s work.
Allen Lindsay
Beautiful card!
stephanie
Wow! Just Wow!
Miriam Prantner
I love how light and bright this card is! So pretty!
tina z
such a beautiful scene!
Glenna
I like the light colors. The blues are beautiful but this is such a clean bright card. Thanks
Daphni Ames
Very peaceful underwater scene. I want to be there. Lol
Patricia McMurray
I just love this card. The reef with the dolphins reminds me of my honeymoon in Hawaii. This kit looks perfect!
Beth W
I love the softness of this card.
K. Rock.
I like the brightness of this card. I can’t wait to add this set to my undersea crafting collection.
Carolyn Potter
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.
dori
That’s lovely, Michelle! My favorite of the previews!
Kendra
This card is beautiful. It almost looks like a wedding cake.
Cynthia Link
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!
Shawn Wenrich
Michelle this card is so cool I just love the scene you created, thanks so much for the inspiration!
NWFlamingo
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.
Pamela Shea
Love it!
Bev Wilkinson
So beautiful and peaceful. Love the soft colors!
Susie
does the subscription come with the dolphins? They’re so cute!
Chris
Love the idea of using soft ink colors. This kit just keeps getting more exciting!
Dorothy A
That is such a pretty underwater scene! It captures the beauty of the sea and sea life.
Queen Mary
Love the white space Michelle, i’d Recognize your work on this team with both hands tied behind my back! Lol!!! Just love it!
cecelia
I really like the dimension you are creating with this kit.
Karen
The coral reef is my favorite so far in this set.
Iris Esther López
Beautiful card! Love the soft colors.
karenajo
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!
SarahC
Beautiful summer relaxing card. Love the ebb and flow of water in nature. Just makes me relax viewing it – wonderful card.
Seema Raja
Such a clever idea to create the reef layering stamp. Can’t wait to see what else is in this release.
Debbie Siddle
Another beauty of a serene scene. xxx
Mischelle Smith
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.
Deborah Trathen
This is amazing, so excited
Charlotte E (Lady Joyful)
This is such a beautiful scene! I love the softness of it.
Linda Clark
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.
Jackie McKnite
This one has a softer and lighter look that I like.
Audrey Andrews
This card looks so fresh. I really like the simplicity of it.
Andrea H
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
Diane Zalusky
Those dolphins! So cute
Beatrice
Beautiful card design!
Dee Earnshaw
what a sweet scene – love the little details on it:)
CarlavdM
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.
Katherine
This is great!
Lagene
So pretty, I love the dolphins swimming in the background!
Maria B
I can’t wait to see the full kit this month. Thanks for sharing your card.
Miriam
I love the serene vibe of this set!
Johna Rosser
oh, I love the gorgeous reef on this clean card!!
MandaLJ
The more I see of this kit the more excited I am! Beautiful card!
Kelly Rix
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!
Patti Nienberg
Beautiful card! I love your color choices!
geri
thanks for all the chances to win this awesome kit!!!!
Linda
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.
nancy f
Love the card and the coloring!
Joanne Williams
I love your combination of blues & greens. It is so relaxing. Thanks for sharing!
Richard
This is just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!
Bertha
What a beautiful card Michelle. Really soft and ethereal. I love the way you have showcased the kit. Great kit.
Tanya Boser
So beautiful, Michelle! I love you soft scene building!
Janet M Lebeau
Absolutely beautiful!! This kit looks amazing and I can not wait for reveal!
Anouk
Those corals are so pretty indeed!! Can’t wait!
Terrie
Love this card and the soft colours you used! Just beautiful!
Scraporcraft
I like the lighter take on the design. Nice to see the color options available for a change to the underwater scene.
ESTELLE
A card so soft, so beautiful. The kit seams to be amazing.
Bunny Dobbie
What a stunning card! I love the soft colours.
Lissette A.
Your cards are so inspiring. I love how you combined these colors and the kit to create this tranquil scene.
Angie
Sooooo beautiful. I feel the summer freshness of the ocean!
Rema DeLeeuw
Lovely underwater scene.
Luann
Sign me up! This is amazing!
Nancy Deffner
Love the beautiful soft colors you chose. Great kit!
Judy
Lovely clean and colorful design!
Susan Young
Love the soft blue tones!
Marisela Delgado
So pretty! Lovely!
Kimberly Lee
Love this kit
Doreen Richerson
How can you go wrong with coral reefs and bubbly water? Such a pretty color scheme.
Anne Snelgrove
Such a lovely card. The reef will be a unique and fun addition to everyone’s stash.
Carla G Hundley
Love this wonderful scene!
So pretty and the layering
looks fabulous.
Carla from Utah
sharon gullikson
The different depths is a great idea. And the dolphins are precious
Barbara Matthews
Beautiful card, love the look of the ocean with a coral bed. Thanks for sharing.
Robert Steele
As simple as your background ink blending is, one can still envision depth in it. Great job!
Teri
Great card. Love the light colours.
Melynda Cleveland
Wish I was snorkeling there now! Beautiful work Michelle, thank you for sharing
Gil Vollrath
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.
Margilyne
Simply beautiful!
Marianna
Lovely card, beautiful color combination.
Rebecca
So pretty!
Patricia Forton
Stunning. Love the sentiment.
Jennifer Sears
This is a lively scene stamp! I cannot wait to sea more!
Janet Trapp
Loving these colors and inspiration!💞
Karen Jordan
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!
Madeline L
Love the soft colors in this card! Ocean scenes are my favorite!
KerrynM
Love your card. Your ink blending and color choices are always amazing.
Nicole S
So soft and pretty!
Elena F
Thank you the opportunity to win the card kit. Lovely card and colors.
Marlene T
I love the colors. The viewer must smile. This card is lovely.
Michelle Short
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