Sunday, May 2, 2021

Hero Arts Countdown to Creativity: Stay Salty!

Hey everybody! It's almost time for the May Hero Arts My Monthly Hero release and this month's kit is going to knock your socks off! 

But first, if you aren't familiar with the My Monthly Hero kit, it's a kit that is released by Hero Arts on the first Monday of every month. It always has a fun, themed collection of stamps, dies and other goodies. The cost is just $34.99/month and the value is always much greater! 

You have the option to subscribe (subscribing now means your first kit will be the June release), or, to buy your favorite kits as one-off purchases. Be aware that once these kits sell out they are gone for good. If you see a kit you like make sure to snatch it up quickly!

Ok, on to my card! I absolutely love this sentiment and knew I had to use it! So, I paired it up with this salty little fish to make a simple and funny card. I colored my fish with copic markers and cut him out with the coordinating dies that come with the kit.

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I ink blended a circle in Splash and Blue Hawaii inks and then sprayed it with White Irridescent Spray to give it a watery, sparkly finish. I stamped my sentiment in Onyx Pigment ink and then heat embossed it with clear embossing powder. I adhered my fish using foam tape and attached the card front to a black cardbase. I finished my card off by adding a few clear enamel dots as bubbles.

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I love when I can quickly and easily make a card that is striking even if it is simple. This kit was perfect for that! Ok, you guys, that's it for today but before you go I wanted to make sure you knew that you can enter to WIN A KIT before you can buy it. To enter just head over to the Hero Arts Blog and leave a comment for your chance to win!

Have an amazing day!
Maria


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36 comments:

  1. I love this CAS design! Great texture!

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  2. So simple but love the reactive, salty look in the focal with the couple water bubbles! The sayings are quirky and fun, loving them... Can’t wait for the full reveal😍 Awesome inspiration!

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  3. Great card! Love how bright the fish is and how easy it all comes together.

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  4. Sweet card. Love the sentiment!

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  5. Adorable card! The black frame really works to make it all pop. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Simple but well-done! The reactive ink creates the "salty" that pairs well with the sentiment. I love this card! Can't wait to see the full kit.

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  7. I'm definitely going to recreate this "salty" card! This fish-face resembles the old geezer I'll be sending my card to!

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  8. Great CAS design and fab colors, Maria!

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  9. Love your simple design. The water background is so creative! Love the simple color of the fish which actually really makes it pop! Very fun card!

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  10. So adorable! Love that sentiment, too

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  11. Love the CAS look of this card & the blend of blue behind the fish.

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  12. I love CAS cards and this one is wonderful. I need to remember how you made the water. It looks so realistic.

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  13. I love your simple and funny card! Sometimes that’s just what we need.

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  14. I love this sentiment with this fish! The expression on his face says it all ;) I had thought you'd sprinkled salt into the background for the textured effect - the sparkle worked perfectly!

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  15. Such a lovely card ! Simply beautiful Maria. <3

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  16. I love this bold and somewhat humorous card! It's simple but perfect.

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  17. Love your card! I can think of a few people for that sentiment!

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  18. Great sentiment for the grumpy looking fish.

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  19. Love your idea of a circle. The colors you chose for the water look amazing. Your card is beautiful. The new kit looks like it has so many ways to use it. Can't wait to see it

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  20. The background of your card is so watery and the color is gorgeous. It also makes that green fish just pop. A wonderful card!

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  21. Great card! I love the fish, so cute! Thanks for sharing.

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  22. I love this card, cracks me up! The fish looks a bit salty. LOL Great job!

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  23. Such a great CAS card and I bet the circular background looks fabulous IRL.

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  24. Your salty fish is so funny! I love the blended circle background.

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  25. Marisela Delgado said: So pretty! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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  26. Fantastic CAS card. That sentiment is amazing and I can't wait to use it with my own creations.

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  27. Very nice! Love the colors used & the bubbly effect on the background water.

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  28. This fish literally cracks me up and I like how you focused on him.

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  29. I absolutely adore this card! It is perfect in my book!

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  30. Oh, I am salty alright. A deer ran into my yellow mini cooper this morning. This is the second time this has happened. Your card is making my day better. Enough hours have passed that I can laugh about the accident now. Thanks for making my Monday a bit brighter. I love Hero Arts. :)

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  31. Love the vibrant colors of these salty fish!!beautiful cards!!

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