March My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #1 + Giveaway
Hello and welcome as we begin the countdown to the release of the March My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, March 4 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. We will be here for the next three days, sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as the new optional add-on products that will also be available on Monday. Stay tuned for more inspiration all weekend long! Now let's join Caly for a first look at this fun aquarium-inspired kit.
This month’s MMH kit is so much fun! Today, I’ve decided to create an infinity shaker – a full, border-less shaker card – because I wanted to maximize the space on this card to see all the details of the aquarium scene I’ve created.
First, I created my background using the Blue Water Reactive Ink provided in the kit using a Life Changing Blending Brush. After blending an A2-sized white card panel, I splattered the panel with some water to remove ink and add texture. To create a sand floor, I cut a thin strip of cardstock and colored it with Copic marker E31, then dotted it with E55 and E25 to give it the sand look.
I stamped all my images using a variety of Ombre Inks and die cut the images using the coordinating dies in the kit. The sentiment is stamped using Versamark ink and embossed with White Detail Embossing Powder. Then I arranged the different images all over before forming the shaker.
To create this infinity shaker, you can use a storage pocket. I actually used a simple stamp/die package that I had on hand. You can wrap your pocket around the card panel and adhere it to the card panel’s back, or you can create a pocket like I did using a photo fuse tool. I used the tool to fuse the front and back clear plastic together around the card panel and before sealing the final edge, I added Seashore sequins. This creates a super fun shaker edge to edge.
Hope you enjoyed this!
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100 Responses
Patti Killen
Can’t wait to see the kit! I love the colors you used. I’m anxious to try the ink in the kit.
Stacy L
I love shaker cards and I love fish. What a great combination.
Karen L K
Wow so creative and so nice! Love the aquarium theme!
Melissa
So cute!
Jodi Warren
Gorgeous Card. Love the idea of the infinity shaker, thanks for the great idea to make it look like an aquarium.
Andre M.
Beautifully colored images on this fun shaker. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
Leslie Birdsall
What a fabulous card! I love the idea of an infinity shaker… so fun!
Sonja Webster
Cute, cute cute., what more can I say except would love this card.
kathleen dumpert
I am super excited about this latest hero arts kit!
SarahC
Lovely. Very clever way to make a colorful shaker. TFS
Julie Richardson
Love the colors! Such a great looking card!
Sarah Stewart McCorkle
Love the infinity shaker – brilliant!
Neha Mahajan
Oooh…This is such a bright, colorful and happy card. Looks fantastic. Can’t wait. to get my hands on this kit!
Maria
I love this! The colors are so vibrant! It’s so cute!
Jenny Coles
Lovely card and an awesome kit!
Erica Loscalzo
I like the kit
Angela
Wonderful card.
Diana Wearley
I love all the bright colors and the idea of doing an infinity shaker card! Thank you for the inspiration!
Tina Dorringto
Wow this is amazing
Lana
I just love ocean-themed cards! This kit looks like it’s going to be so much fun!
Marsha Segard
I had never thought of using a pocket on just the card front to create a shaker card. It creates a beautiful effect!
Renee Vanepps
This is so beautiful, the sequins at the bottom are such a great idea!!
Susan Carlson
I love this card!!! Just started making shaker cards – now this one’s on my To Do list!!!
Carrie C.
Oh yes! This one I can’t wait for! Beautiful card!
Diana @ playing
Just came back for the ocean and this is calling my name.
Ro
Such an original idea – an aquarium card. Brilliant.
Anna starr
Looking forward to making some seascapes!!
Janis
I’m not a fan of making shaker cards. Still, this looks to be a great kit.
Denise
Great idea for the shaker card. Would love to see it in person.
Kati Caprara
This is such a beautiful shaker card!! I love how it looks like the whole front of the card is the shaker!! I just love sealife and all these images look fantastic!! I can’t wait to get my hands on this kit!! Great job!!!
Pamella Albright
I would love to see a video of your infinity edge shaker! Nice card
Mateja P
Love the colors of this card. Such a fun one. Can’t wait to see everything included in this kit :)
Deborah Ziadie
Great design! The stamps are so versatile. Can make many types of cards with the under the sea theme.
Stephanie Z
Very colorful card – love the shaker aspect of it too :)
Henriétte
Gorgeous Caly, I love that you made the shaker border-less, never thought of doing this.
Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration.
Leanne S
My daughter loves sea life. If I win this kit I will end up making all the cards for her.
Bessie Phillips
I love the blues and especially the ocean! So looking forward to the release!
Penny D Walker
Thank you for your inspiration, I love ocean and fish themes for cards.Can’t wait for my kit to arrive.Great card,I like your infinity shaker style.
Arianna Barbara
What a wonderful ocean scene!!!
MaryB
I love these beautiful ocean images! Thanks for the inspiration, and for the chance to win a kit.
Bonnie Darroch-Dean
Gorgeous card! Love the bright colors! Really would like to be snorkeling somewhere now that I’ve seen this. Looking forward to this Hero Arts kit as it is right up my alley!
Margaret
What a fantastic card. Looks like the perfect tropical sea.
Sophie Farah
When I saw this on Instagram my jaw dropped!! I can’t wait to see this kit – This card is so beautiful!
Betty Vasquez
Love the brightness of this card. This deep ocean scene is gorgeous.
Konnie Wren
Such bright pretty colors. Excited for this kit
Martha Berry
What a grand idea to make the whole card front a shaker card! I haven’t worked much on shaker cards because they seemed so complex. This card front is lovely. I love the beautiful soft background and the brightly colored sea life.
Amanda Wilcox
I love the idea of streaming the images with ombre inks. They look so cool!
Sudhamathi Muthu
Call this is simply gorgeous…. shaker cards are always super fun to make… love the ombré effect on all the creatures… such a fun kit to play with..
Lori pusz
Super cute card.
ljhart1968
Your card is beautiful. I love all the jewel tones and all the sparkle.
Julie M
Love this card. Can’t wait for the kit.
Rae Culak
This card looks amazing and fun. I can’t wait to see what’s in the kit.
Christine E
OMG! Beautiful! And that ink sounds SO COOL!
Robyn S
Really enjoyed your colourful water scene – looking forward to reveal day! Thanks for the great ideas.
Lisa
I am a sucker for anything that is ocean themed. It just lends itself to so many types of cards. I love the vibrancy of the images and all of them combined to create a great scene. Great idea making a full shaker!
Morag Drummond
Wow, what a beautiful card and stunning colours. Love it!
Brandy Duncan
Love the idea of the infinity shaker. It really allows you to have more room for the beautiful Stamps and Dies.
Nancy Deffner
Love the bright colors and shakercard idea. Must try that!
Felicia C
Just love the colors. They are exhilarating! A great opening card. So exciting!
Kristen M.
Love your use of ombré inks here. Adds a lot of interest.
Theresa P
Love the underwater scene and all the elements from the new kit!
Pamela Shea
I love this! Can’t wait for this kit. Thanks for sharing.
Eva N
This kit looks like it will be great to build lots of ocean scenes. I love your infinity shaker card idea!
Dee Ann Matthews
Terrific ocean scene complete with beautiful elements!
Flip Dunn
Love this card. I never would have thought to put the shaker at the bottom, but it works! Can’t wait to see the rest of this kit.
Madeline T
Great card. This kit is fantastic!
Linda
This is going to be an interesting kit! Wonderful scean!
nancy f
Great card!
Mary W
The drops on the ‘outside’ of the aquarium make it look so realistic – hope it’s not leaking. LOL I just love the jelly fish and coral. Can’t wait to play.
Irene Flores
Love this card!!! Can’t wait to try something like it. The coloring and blending is flawless. Do you have a video showing your process? I’m new to card making and have learned a lot by watching videos.
Leslie Pierson
I love the soft colors in this card. It reminds me of the Bahamas and snorkeling.
Fiona Duff
Can’t wait to see the whole new release!
Bianca Wegner
Love the theme! I’ve been scubadiving with my dad since I’ve been 14
Carol
What a fabulous kit! Love this card idea and the colours. Very vibrant.
Love anything to do with the sea xx
Cindy robinson
What a beautiful, vibrant card! And I love the infinity shaker idea…gonna have to give that a try! Thanks for sharing!
Ana Tomic
Love the ocean theme
Michele Hogarth
Great card Caly love the colorful aquarium scene.
Isabelle
This is a beautiful and very refreshing card ! I love the colors selected.
MandaLJ
I love the sea life! I’ve never seen an infinity shaker card – it’s fabulous!
Derrica Brown
What a creative card!!! Job well done.
Cindi P
I love that you made the entire front panel into a shaker! Such a great idea, and I love that jellyfish!
Erika Crawford
Oh yay!!!!!! Ocean, water, sea creature??? My fav theme!! Cannot wait to see the release.
Samiksha
Love the bright vibrant colors. Such a gorgeous happy card.
Annette Reed
Great card. I really like those teal sequins and bright colors.
Jenny Kihlberg
I really like all the fun colours in this card! And the shaker part makes it even better, what a great idea with an infinity shaker card! I have to try for myself.
Georgie P
I really love this card and the kit is going to be amazing!
Catherine McInerney
Love the jellyfish and corals. An oceans worth of possibilities!
Leanne Pittard
I am super happy that this month is an under water theme! Beautiful card , I love all the vibrant colors used!
Catherine N
I’m so excited! I think it will go great with last year’s sea shore sets.
Kim Hund
Fun card. I love card designs that have to do with the sea or beach.
Lee
Water reactive ink would be so nice to try! Love the layering and this ocean theme!
Sue Adams
Your card is Beautiful! So colorful! I love sea life! I can’t wait to see more!!
LBSue
I love how you created the infinity shaker! Another great use for the fuse tool! Beautiful card!
Hilde Larsen aka Tindaloo
Lovely card Caly, and such vibrant colors ♥ exited about this kit!
Sue Adams
What a beautiful card!! I love all the color!! Thanks for sharing!!
Trish Hughes
Love all the details in your little aquarium! I can almost see all the inhabitants swimming.
IRENE PAGE
Beautiful card! I like the wavelike motion carried through the design of the card My first impression was that I could feel the water move. I like the bright colors chosen for the elements. Once again ery beautiful card. Thank you
Laurie Turley
I love shaker cards. The sea theme is fun 🐙🐡🐠
M.-C.Grantz
Beautiful card, this kit looks like it has a lot of versatility!
Laura s
I love all the colors used on this card. The infinity shaker card is a great way of using the elements from this months kit.
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