June My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #3 + Giveaway!
Hello and welcome to day 2 of the countdown to the release of the June My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, June 4th at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Join us as we continue sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as the new optional add-on products that will also be available on Monday. Now let's join Amy who is sharing another peek into this fun beach vacation-inspired kit.
Hello Hero Arts fans, are you enjoying the June Countdown to Creativity posts so far? This kit filled with beachy fun and I'm a fan of all things beach themed/nautical. All images used for this project are from the main kit. I decided to go clean and simple with today's project:
I used a panel from the Sea Mix Layering Papers. It has been cut with one of the Nesting Circle Infinity Dies. Let's chat about the ocean, I inked it up with Indigo Bold Ink + Deep Ocean Bold Ink.
I love silhouette images and couldn't wait to ink up that sweet mermaid. The mermaid and boulder that she's perched on have been stamped with Intense Black.
Isn't the sentiment wonderful? I'm a big fan of mixed font sentiments. The circle panel has been adhered to the card base with foam dimensionals.
I love to add subtle details on my designs. Do you spy the clear embossed birds? They might not be initially spotted but it adds some wonderful texture to the small canvas. I added some black twine to finish off my card.
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100 Responses
Diane Collings
At all ages life can be challenging, especially at 72, lol. Today was especially emotionally challenging. I sat down for a cup of tea, feeling a bit “down-in-the-dumps” as they say and found found myself browsing this site. First the beautiful color of the water caught my eye, Then I spotted the mermaid looking so peaceful. Soon I felt myself relaxing as I pondered the beauty of the card while delighting in the fact that now I was reflecting back on earlier years when my family and I were down at the coast. Soon I found myself relaxing, I hope that I can strive to duplicate this lovely card and share it with others who may need a peaceful moment of reflection. My physician suggested that I refocus on something positive when I found myself feeling blue, your card sure did the trick! Studying the lovely card above, I can see that with the crafting items in the set, along with Amy’s wonderful instructions, I should be able to create a presentable card to share with my friends. Maybe they too will enjoy a moment or two browsing the card, and hopefully, perhaps will brighten their day. I need to get some nautical stamps and give it a try. TY Amy and Hero Arts staff!
Ellen Fayard
Beautiful sea color…and the mermaid is stinky cute!
Cheri Furr
Darling mermaid card! I love tgese shades of blue ink. This HA release is great!
Rebecca
Very nice! My granddaughters absolutely love Mermaids.
I hope I can do as good a card as you do. Beautiful!
Judy
This kit is so cool! I love it, but was too late, it is sold out. So sad :(
Candy
Great card. So cute, yet uncluttered. I love the mermaid!
Sheryl M.
This is just the cutest looking set! Love this card! Beautiful!
Sheri Weems
Love the mermaid! Perfect for my friend, Alex!
Patricia Rand
Oh my gosh, this June Kit looks amazing. I just found out about the monthly kit and can’t wait to see the full post.
Denise KW
Love your card, but the birds are so subtle and the image is so small, I can’t see them. Can’t wait for the reveal!
KathyR
This reminds me of when my daughter was small, she loved watching Ariel, The Little Mermaid. Sweet memories, sweet card.
KathyR
This reminds me of when my daughter was small, she loved watching Ariel, The Little Mermaid. Sweet memories, sweet card.
Charlene Cisler
I do love the clear embossed birds! They are a perfect addition.
K. Eley
I love the mixed font sentiments and now the mermaid silhouette…this kit is going to be so amazing I just know it!!! Gorgeous card!!
Mateja P
Those waves look amazing! And the mermaid looks adorable :)
Amy Wazwaz
That sentiment is so cute. This months kit looks like it will be a huge hit
Joanne
The waves, the birds, the Mermaid – so perfect!
Kelley
Oh to be able to sit and relax like that mermaid!
JoAnn Girimonte
Love the beach, and summertime cards !!!
Barb McCarthy
Love this silhouette of the mermaid on the rock!!!
Virginia Lawton
Very serene , makes you just want to be there .
Kris Reeves
What a fabulous set and card!
Leslie Birdsall
I love silhouette images too! The mermaid is perfect. Nice card!
Karen F
Love the waves, seagulls and waves, a great card.
Bela
Love it! Simple but lovely!
Veronica Griffin
This card is so cute. I love the mermaid!!
ReNae Allen
This is the perfect card for a guy! My brother would love it!
Chris E
I just love the silhouetted mermaid. Beautiful creation, with the new kit, very inspirational.
Tara
So simple and elegant ! Love this
Marty
The silhouette really makes an elegant card!
Jade B
I love mermaids!! I want this kit!
Marilee DeMars
The waves look so great — that gives me good idea! Thanks!
BEVERLY CHESTER
So cool! Love the mermaid and I do see the birds! Sweet card! Thank you for sharing!
Luly Gonzalez
I love the mermaid silhoutte – stunning!!
Sarina
This is the kind of card I imagine The Little Mermaidd sending to her friends.. Gorgeous!
Jo
Amy this is a beautiful CAS style card! I love the blue tone together and that silhouette of the mermaid. Just a perfect match and really draws the eye in. Thank you for sharing!
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Jo in Jersey
Connie Jo Mitchel
This kit will be so much fun to work with! The range of cards will be amazing..
Linda
I love simple cards. This is lovely!
Marty
Love everything about this one!
Niralee Yeisley
Really like the summer theme
F. Andre
This is such a sweet image on this card. This waves set looks amazing.
Tamra Barnes
Very pretty
Tamra Barnes
Very pretty
Cathy R
That mermaid is great
margie
really like this card the mermaid adds a different look
Jana Yeager
So perfect for summer
Toni L
What a delightful card! Can hardly wait to see the rest of the kit.
Leslie Mc
Great scene. Love the colors!
Mindy H
Such a fun card! Love the use of the circle in the midst of white space.
Di Brown
Fantastic idea for a card, love the subject. Lovely CAS card.
Naty
Loving the mermaid!
Thersha Lewis
Beautiful and simple.
Rebecca Kinslow
Mermaids are my favorite! Love the simplicity.
AmyB
I agree! That sentiment is great – luv those fonts! Your card is terrific – clean and simple, but very interesting. The embossed birds are a great touch. Excited to see the entire kit!
Linda
So simple, yet so beautiful!
Susan King
When I saw this card with the sentiment “Sea you soon” It reminded me of all of our troops who leaves their loved ones behind to serve our country and this will be an exceptional set for our spouses to make cards for their men and women in uniform! Thank for the idea Amy!
Susan Nichols
Love mermaids!
Mickey B
Simple but lovely card.
Monique C
I love everything about this card and agree with what you said about silhouettes and fonts. Thanks for the inspiration!
Tammy W.
I adore this card, simple as that😊
Carol St Andrew
Love this card. I think I might have to get this months kit. What are these layering papers that everyone is talking about?
lee
I am loving all the cards make from this set!!
Lisa A creations
I love that mermaid silhouette! Reminds me of The Little Mermaid! Can’t wait to see the full reveal of the kit!
Sophia Fumin
I love how you made the image pop with a blank white backround yet, it looks complete!!
RuthJ
So serene and lovely!
Melisse
I’m loving everything about this month’s kit but that color layering ocean is my favorite!
Can’t wait to try it in different inks and colors.
Elizabeth B
Love your card! Adorable
Purvi
Love clean and simple card!, Looking forward to see the stamp.
JANIS LITYNSKY
mysweetlaughter@yahoo.com. I am really hoping this KIT IS BEACHY. THANKS.
Stacey
Simple and sweet just like a day at the beach, love this card.
Martha Berry
Perfect, wistful card! I love the simplicity of the mermaid as she stares out to sea. :Lovely!
Denise Bryant
This is so pretty! It reminds me of the old submarine ride at Disneyland, when they had the mermaids out on the rocks to wave to people! Anybody else remember that?
Amber
I love mixed font sentiments. Especially like this one here. The scene reminds me of days growing up on Lake Huron. We have mermaids in Michigan too!
Sheri Kempke
Love this CS card, putting the image in a circle gives a great effect.
Laura Litzinger
Just darling
KarenAnn
Sweet and simple…should be quick to create
Mitzi
Thanks for sharing your beautiful card & the opportunity to win. Looks like another happy kit.
DUMONTIER Marjorie
Wow !! Perfect CAS card design !! 👏
littlen
Beautiful silhouette.
Janine Gearhart
Simple, but really fun card. I can see I need all the different infinity dies!
ColleenF
Love the silhouette images! The clear embossed seagulls are a nice subtle touch.
Becky Hackett-Leas
Sweet card! I love the subtle effects of small clear elements on my cards but usually forget to consider them. Thank you for the inspiration.
Tanya Boser
LOVE that silhouette! Such a clean and lovely card!
Theresa P
Love your CAS card with the mermaid! Great colors!
Laura L Buehler
I love the subtlety of the image being in the circle and leave the rest of the card pristine.
Michelle Montemurro
love the mermaid and the water.
Lagene
Awesome kit and great card!
Tammy Joyce
Very nice card. I love just the small portion of the card to make a statement. Good job.
Cindy C.
A beautiful CAS design, love that sentitment!!
Jessica Nicholson
Love the play on words !!! This card is great because i’m leaving the desert to the beach. Love the water scene.
Michele D
I spy a mermaid passing by…. Love it!
Joan
Clean and simple card, and lovely.
Denise
I absulutely love this kit!
Felicia C
I just love this card! I love the images. I feel captured as if I am the mermaid. This is going to be an exciting set! Can’t wait
Heather Spiegel
You got my attention with the Mermaid silhouette. I love this simple yet elegant card!
Marlee S.
Wonderful card! Love the simplicity of this card.
Amy McCue
Love how simple this is, yet such a pretty focal point.
Charmane Ingram
Great card,
love the clean and simple design.
Elena
Lovely card! I love the mermaid image!
Mandalj
Beautiful card! Love the simplicity of it. The silhouette and embossed birds are fabulous.
Amy Tsuruta
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