Good morning! We’re continuing the Hero Arts February My Monthly Hero Countdown today and I’m sharing a bright and cheery card using this gorgeous new kit!
I just love the overall feel of this kit! It’s just perfect for tropical daydreams! I decided to keep my card simple (and one layer!) with some cheery ink-blending and copic coloring! First I stamped the palm trees, coconuts, and umbrella and used masks of post-it notes to add layers to my stamping. Then I blended Creamsicle, Fruit Punch, Berry Smoothie, and Grape Slush reactive inks across the top of my panel to create my sky. I masked off a middle section and blended Splash, Pool Party, and Blue Raspberry for my ocean.
Once the ink was dry I removed the masks and colored my images with copic markers. I wanted my coloring to be a little whimsical and relaxed so most of my blending is much less subtle than normal and I think it fits the images nicely. And since it’s hard to fussy cut the palm tree masks perfectly there are little spots where white shows through…I actually kinda think it helps give them some natural “highlights.” After I finished coloring I added a few more accents with a white gel pen. Then I stamped a sentiment from the kit with embossing ink and heat-embossed it with white embossing powder to finish my card!
And that’s it for me! Head over to the Hero Arts blog for more inspiration using the February My Monthly Hero kit all weekend long!! And then I’ll be back Monday with a slightly less peaceful card using the kit!
For a chance to win a kit before you can buy it, just leave a comment on this (and every) Countdown to Creativity post. We’ll randomly draw one lucky winner from all the comments left across all countdown posts. The winner will be announced first thing Monday morning, February 1st, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!
Thanks so much for visiting and enjoy the rest of your weekend
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Love this card, the colors are beautiful and the layout gives a nice dimensional look.
I love it! Glad you didn’t obsessmover fussy cutting the palm trees. 😎
Your beach scene with that sky is dazzling. So picturesque.
Gorgeous background and colors!
Sure wish I could go to Hawaii. Or anywhere for that matter. haha haha
What an absolutely gorgeous scene card! Love it!
Just gorgeous inking!
Love the scene.
Carla from Utah
I love your beautiful beach scene with awesome background coloring.
Beautiful ink blending!
Wow! What a fun card! I just love how you ink blended the sky and water. 🙂
Gorgeous cards, love the beautiful colors.
Love the scene building you have done here! Gorgeous!
Jessica, your card is a perfect tropical scene. You work magic with ink blending.
I love this card and the tropical vibe. And that sandy beach. And the palm trees. And those amazing colors. Love!! Thanks for sharing!!
Love love the sky on this card and the scene you created – beautiful!
I love the beach. That is amazing. This is a wonderful fun card.
I love how colorful your card is! The coconut drinks are adorable! Thanks for sharing.
Jessica, this is such a beautiful card with all the bright colors and I want to be under those palm trees right now. We have snow today….BRRRR…….
I love this card! I feel like I am there!
Beautiful card and such a wonderful scene! Even though it is only one layer, your coloring and blending gave it a lot of dimension! Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely love these colors! Such dimension for a one layer card too! Fantastic, thank you! It
so gorgeous!!