Hero Arts | Mermaid Kisses. May My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hello all and thank you for stopping by today to help celebrate the launch of May My Monthly Hero Kit from Hero Arts (more about the kit and blog hop below).
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CARD DETAILS
I decided to go with a very simple project this month. I wanted to use a mermaid stamp but since I was short on time (I made this card right before I left for CREATE) I knew I wont be able to color it, so I decided to use colored cardstock instead and create a color block background.
I cut several colors of Simon Says Stamp cardstock (all linked below) into 1 1/4″ wide strips and adhered them onto an A2 top folding card base. Next I used black ink and stamped the mermaid.
For my sentiment I used Sending Mermaid Kisses And Starfish Wishes message from the kit and heat embossed it in white embossing powder onto black cardstock and foam mounted onto the card.
I also embellished my card using Sparkling Clear sequins and clear drops from my stash and I randomly scattered those around my project.
MY MONTHLY HERO MAY 2017 KIT
The kit is available for a limited time only – once it’s gone, it’s gone. If you love it – better grab it now!
The kit contains: 1 4” x 6” clear stamp set, 18 coordinating dies (5 Fancy Dies & 13 Frame Cuts), 1 6” x 6” stencil, More than 2.5 teaspoons cyrene sequins, 3 ink cubes (Deep Blue, Aqua, Amethyst), 5 5” x 6” acetate sheets, 1 bottle of turquoise silk liquid ink (iridescent), 3 sheets of 6” x 6” lightweight paper (Ice blue, Marble Tissue and Swirl Tissue).
You can now subscribe to receive the kit monthly and never miss one!
KIT & KIT ADD-ONS
There are several optional add-on items:
 My Monthly Hero May 2017 Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Mermaid Stamp Set Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Mer-mazing Messages Stamp Set Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Manatee Stamp & Cut Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Paper Layering Mermaid with Frame Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Paper Layering Merman with Frame Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Shell Confetti Fancy Die Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Reef Border and Frame Fancy Dies Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Mermaid Frame Cuts Shop at: HA | SSS |
HOP ALONG WITH US!
The Hero Arts Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Wanda Guess
Jessica Frost-Ballas
May Park
Heather Ruwe
Yana Smakula – you are here
Amy Tsuruta
Lydia Fiedler
Libby Hickson
Michelle Short
Ilina Crouse
Clare Prezzia
GIVEAWAY!
Hero Arts is giving away one kit as a prize to one blog reader – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop so be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
My Monthly Hero May 2017 Shop at: HA |
Hero Arts Mermaid Stamp Set Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts White Embossing Powder PW110 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun PW200 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sea Glass Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Island Blue Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Green Apple Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Audrey Blue Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Surf Blue Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix Shop at: SSS |
 EZ Runner Grand – Permanent Shop at: SC |
 EZ Runner Grand – Permanent – Refill Shop at: SC |
 Scrapbook Adhesives Black Foam Tape Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue Shop at: SSS |
Rosemary O
May 1, 2017So different but beautiful.
tindaloo76
May 1, 2017Fabulous card and cool background 🙂
I have really enjoyed hopping along, so many wonderful creations
amyscardobsession
May 1, 2017What a great idea for quick “coloring”!
Rosemary D
May 1, 2017what a clever idea… beautiful card!!
jlingraham
May 1, 2017errific technique. Lovely.T
Barbara Feldmann
May 1, 2017Didn’t buy this stamp…might need to reconsider. Different color scheme and still beautiful. Thanks
rhowell2
May 1, 2017Very pretty
Kellie
May 1, 2017I like the minimalist approach it is very striking
Christina Dauven
May 1, 2017I love the color blocking and this mermaid is beautiful for this technique
Denise Candelaria
May 1, 2017I love the card, it looks perfect nothing out of place great job
Patt H.
May 1, 2017A brilliant idea to use print paper for the background! Quick & easy & still packing a big punch!
Donna B
May 1, 2017Your card is simple but beautiful! Loved it!
Clare
May 1, 2017Cool color blocking! Great idea for a quick card!
Lisa A creations
May 1, 2017When time runs short and you don’t have time to color an image, using color cardstock is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
MJ
May 1, 2017Great idea! Your card is really beautiful.
Jennifer Sikes
May 1, 2017Beautiful!
michbrown2016
May 1, 2017Cool effect with the color layers! Thanks for sharing.
Lauren
May 1, 2017I love the ombré look of the colored paper layers! Beautiful image too!
Z Sullivan
May 1, 2017What a great idea for a quick, yet beautiful, card. Keep the inspiration coming!
Tracy A
May 1, 2017Very cool. That’s a quick way to get a lot of color.
Fanny Cantero
May 1, 2017Great idea for a quick and beautiful card!
Eunyi
May 1, 2017Love the card!
Haejin Chung
May 1, 2017Beautiful card! Love the cardstock stripes~
Gail Alcorn
May 1, 2017What a great way to add color especially if you’re short on time!
FeM
May 1, 2017Your card is awesome. I like the colors of the background.
Beth Mattheus
May 1, 2017It’s good to see a new use for the old paint chip layered background. Yours makes more sense and really highlights the bee-utiful mermaid stamp!!
smilynstef
May 1, 2017Such a modern color block design … love it.
Joyce Boylan
May 1, 2017What a great idea to use strips of various card stock! Definitely a time saver!
Kirsty Vittetoe
May 2, 2017Oh wow, you are outstanding, love your beautiful work!
Liz
May 2, 2017I really like the simple stamp with the pretty backgroung colors!
Jessica Brunner
May 2, 2017I never think to create cards in this manor, but I love it. I just kept staring. Simple and doable.
suzand18
May 2, 2017Love your use of card stock for the gradient background.
Elizabeth Bielicki
May 2, 2017LOVE the idea of using strips of paper. The colors you chose to put together are gorgeous. I love the mermaid on the wood stamp & all of the other add-ons❣❣❣
Elaine Horton
May 2, 2017Thanks for showing a card where the mermaid wasn’t colored. Seeing this quick style of card is encouraging me to purchase this stamp. The kit is already sold out and I am hoping to win one!
Mary M
May 2, 2017I love the simple but stunning way you used that stamped image. And the sentiment on black really pops! Love it! =)
Starr Patrick
May 2, 2017beautiful card thank you for sharing
Freedomdeep
May 2, 2017Sweet and simple card ^_ ^
Tanya
May 2, 2017Love the use of colored card stock to achieve “coloring!” Cleaver. Thanks for sharing.
Azana H.
May 2, 2017I LOOOOVE this set!!! So beautiful, and my niece will love it too!!!
peggybonova
May 2, 2017I really like this kit. Very unique card! Wonderful color combo!
Karthikha Uday
May 2, 2017Simple and pretty card!
karen marie hansen
May 2, 2017that is a meat idea when you need a card in a hurry 🙂
Linda Vassiliou
May 2, 2017Just lovely Yana as always
Soumya Nambiar
May 2, 2017beautiful!
Shanna
May 2, 2017Cool Card!
Ronda
May 2, 2017Fabulous idea for a gorgeous but quickcard
Michelle Michael
May 2, 2017Clever idea using the background like you did!
Liz Maitland
May 2, 2017This kit is wonderful & I love what you have done with it, Yana! I would absolutely love to win this – thank you so much for the opportunity & for all the inspiration you give.
all the best,
Liz M xx
raggiodiluce82
May 2, 2017Stunning card and colouring!!! <3
Katie Mowery
May 2, 2017Yana what a clever idea for a quick card!! I’ll have to remember this when I’m running short on time….which is practically every day! Gorgeous result!!