Hello Crafters!
Happy Monday!
This one actually is because . . . .
Welcome to the My Monthly Hero December Blog Hop!
This kit and it's add ons are full of gorgeous intricate designs and I was surprised by how much I loved them!
As soon as I opened the box the creativity started flowing. Unfortunately, time was also moving and I only got to make two cards.
If you've been hopping along you should have arrived from the amazing Ilina Crouse.
If you're just stopping in for a visit make sure you start at the very beginning with the Hero Arts Blog to not only increase your creativity but also your chance to win!
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. (They will reimburse you if you have already bought the kit)
Giveaway closes Sunday, December 10th at 11:59pm, and the winner will be announced the following week.
The first card I made actually uses the add ons.
I was drawn immediately to the large Mandella stamp. I think they are such a beautiful way to just relax and color. I really like this one in particular because it's detailed enough to be eye catching but not so detailed that it would take a year to color!
I stamped it in Hero Arts Black dye ink and used Distress Oxides to watercolor the background. Once it was dry I added in my own details. Which is honestly my favorite part! I used Copic markers to add bolder shading then alternated between a metallic gold and a white gel pen to add some dots and shapes.
I cut a small vellum circle to ground the sentiment which I heat embossed in white. I added a few gold sequins to accent it and that was it. I didn't want to cover up that gorgeous design!
Ready for the kit?
Me too!
You know we're making a scene right?
I mean, how could I not?!
Oh yeah!
I watched Aladdin in preparation for this card. Also, because I love Disney movies.
Yes, I'm grown. I have no shame.
I started by stamping and masking the dunes, Aladdin, Jasmine, and the magic carpet.
I then used Distress Oxides to create my sunset scene. I sprinkled on a bit of clean clear water and perfect pearls in order to create stars. I removed those masks and then added a bit of shading to my sand dunes.
I can't remember the last time I was as taken with a stamp as I am with those sand dunes. So many scenes have gone through my head.
I added Copic coloring to my characters and also to the dunes.
I used the add on fancy die Skyline and cut it from black glitter paper and black cardstock.
To say I love the way it cam out would be a huge understatement!
I adhered the glitter portion flat then popped up the black panel with foam tape.
If you'd like to see the whole card come together and hear my silly stories please watch below :)
BAM!
A whole new world.
See what I did there?
I'm the last stop on the hop this time around.
I hope you've found some serious inspiration through out the hop.
I know I have.
Here's the complete list in case you missed a stop along the way.
Thanks for stopping by!
Supplies Mandella Card:
Supplies Aladdin Card:
amazing cards!!! love the scene on the last one!!
ReplyDeleteWowww! Super magical fantastic creations!! Love them all <3
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous! And I do see what you did there :-) Makes me want to watch Aladdin again.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Gorgeous, colorful creative Works of Art! Mandala card looks like it IS absolutely "glowing" with radiance and Light! Great Job...Well Done! Makes excellent framed display home decor pieces. Great gift for Aladdin fans.
ReplyDeleteThese are both crazy beautiful! I love how the first one just glows, and the scene on the second?!! Beautiful! I was definitely thinking Aladdin too, but I don't have your crazy coloring skills to put it off. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic cards! I really like how you used the glitter and normal black cardstock for the buildings!
ReplyDeleteMore Magical sights! I do believe the design team gave us a hardy dose of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your ideas!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are vibrant.
thanks for sharing.
Love your cards and ideas and Aladdin is one of my favorite movies! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent!!
ReplyDeleteAahh, yes, Arabian nights, flying carpets....so magical. Love this card and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are just crazy beautiful. Can't wait to try my hand at creating interesting sand dunes.
ReplyDeleteThey saved the best for last! Stunning cards Kelly!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are stunning Kelly! The Mandala Bold Prints stamp is amazing and I love how you coloured it, I am really hoping you do a video for that card. Your magical scene is fantastic, the glitter paper looks so great as the skyline and your sand dunes are beautiful, the entire card is gorgeous.
ReplyDeletethose are beautiful. I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteJust stunning! It's straight out of Aladdin. I Love your colors, patterns, design, and an amazing kit. Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove your mandela card, and the Jasmine and Aladdin card is perfect
ReplyDeleteAmazing and beautiful. Wow!
ReplyDeleteKelly you may have been last on the list but whey hey your designs are amazing! I absolutely love the scenic one, "the whole new world" LOL You know you can you are a class craft designer using the new Hero Arts kit to make outstanding creations for us creative followers to learn from and get inspired from. Thank you Kelly. :O)
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Sorry you are having sinus problems! But maybe yours will be gone by Christmas so you can have fun with your family. Again your colors are wonderful and have a great week!
ReplyDeleteTruly a magical card. Love the whole background scene.. then the magic carpet flying over.. just so perfect..
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, the colors you choose, exactly what I would pick. Stunning work as always!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing how many ways to use this new kit. Hero Arts did it again!
ReplyDeletelove your coloring as always.
ReplyDeleteLove your stories as we watch ctreativity happen. Can’t wait to play with this kit.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and gorgeous cards, love the blending and coloring.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and I loved your get away story because that's what I did in my younger days with my best friend.
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful
ReplyDeletecards! Lovely inking
and coloring, great
scene.
Carla from Utah
absolutely stunning cards as usual Kelly...this kit is so versatile and beautiful
ReplyDeleteI love the coloring you did on the large Mandala. Your examples of what can be done with this set are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSimply fabulous!
ReplyDeleteKelly, wow,wow,wow, how many times can I write that!! love the first card but wow that 2nd card, I ADORE that card, so beautiful, love the stamp, the colors and everything about it! I guess that is something else now I have to buy, it is just to awesome. Tracey Magner
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and colorful. Your cards are always beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAwesome last stop on the hop. I kust wanted to keep on going. Great inspirational ideas. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love your gorgeous mandala card.
ReplyDeleteOMG amazing can't wait for mine to arrive
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! You've done it again and created gorgeous cards!
ReplyDelete(Loved your story about you and your friend singing! Hilarious because I loved the music from Aladdin too!)
Love them both but that first one...WOWZA.
ReplyDeleteTruly stunning cards, Kelly! You are a master at creating beautifully colored backgrounds. Love them both!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could get all of the add ons, but I just don't have the funds at the moment. I did order the kit, though & a couple of the items...I guess I can get groceries in January! (Kidding, but only slightly kidding!)
ReplyDeleteStunning!! I love what you did with the mandala stamp!
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful cards and love the coloring on them. Thanks for sharing. ~Gin K.~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the vivid colors!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous kit! the colors are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLoved the video tutorial AND your card! thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove love love this card and the kit. I already have a stamp set with a genie from CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS, but I had to add to it by buying the monthly kit, the dire cut and a couple add ons before I finished watching your video. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteAmazing card!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous kit and gorgeous card! Always love watching your videos! This one was really unique.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous kit and gorgeous card! Always love watching your videos! This one was really unique.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors on the cards! The Mandala card is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat an enchanting card! I love to watch you color. This is a wonderful kit.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and love that mandala stamp.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing, gorgeous coloring as usual! AND I loved your Myrtle Beach story!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I enjoy your work very much and hope to enjoy it for years to come. Awesome work tfs
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous. Love watching the movie to. I'm really inspired watching your videos and love your stories. Thanks again from N. Ireland.😍
ReplyDeleteYou definitely made that mandala one sparkle by adding in the gold and white highlights. So pretty, and such a great way to make it one's own. And that sand dune stamp really is something else. I'm from Colorado which has the Great Sand Dunes (or, as my dad puts it, the world's greatest beach minus the water), and there's something so mesmerizing about how they lay out. I'm so glad that the designers have seen the potential and made a stamp for them, and such a good stamp at that! Thanks for sharing your creativity; now go sleep! ;-)
ReplyDeleteBoth cards look really great and of course the coloring is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards and your stories! I too am a HUGE Disney fan and one of my very favorites is Aladdin. Can't wait to get my kit! Thanks so much for the inspiration! !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I'm so excited about this kit!
ReplyDeleteWow! I’m totally in love for your breathless cards!!! Colors are amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the kit. This is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors and a gorgeous, shimmering skyline!!
ReplyDeleteHow casually you mention that you colored a little... such talent! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI just love this kit! It's so different and you made amazing cards with it! I hope I win. I went to buy it and it's already sold out! That's what I get for going on vacation. :-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome colors on both of your gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on both of these cards.
ReplyDeleteVery colorful cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing cards, I love the light in it ! margessw@icloud.com
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Amazing cards!!!
ReplyDeleteWow these cards are stunning! I love the bright colours you used!
ReplyDeleteThis is my last stop on the hop and your first card is absolutely my favourite of the entire hop. That mix of colour is perfect. The centre appears to be glowing. Just stunning.
ReplyDeleteGood idea and will definitely try your recommendation
ReplyDeleteThese are two beautiful cards. I love scene building so the second one is lovely to me but I have to say that vellum circle in the middle of the mandala background really draws the eye and seems to brighten the centre of the card. I must give that a try. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove these! The colors are gorgeous.
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