Hi friends! I'm super excited to be sharing a card with you today as part of the Hero Arts "My Monthly Hero" Card Kit release for April. This kit is SO pretty! It was a joy to make a card with these supplies. Really cool Daniel Smith watercolors - maybe you haven't tried them yet? I first saw them at CHA and was hooked right away. This new kit is a great way to try some of the Daniel Smith Watercolors. The kit has a stamp set, matching dies, gems, watercolors and pre-folded cards. Sure to inspire you right out of the box! It's very nice to be included in the hop today. I hope you have a great time looking at everyone's creations! Thank you for visiting with me here! CLICK HERE to shop the kit in the Hero Arts Store!
I was inspired right away by this beautiful big flower stamp! I stamped it and white embossed it twice onto watercolor paper. Then I used the included watercolors and painted them in gorgeous shades of purple (Quinacridone Violet and Quinacridone Fuchsia). I stamped and white embossed several of the leaves onto watercolor paper and then colored them in pretty greens (Serpentine Genuine, Phthalo Yellow Green and Cascade Green). I cannot even stress enough how pretty these colors are in person!
Here is a close up of my blooms and leaves so you can see the colors all blended together. For the flower centers I used the Yellow Deep Hue watercolor paint. I stamped the sentiment in a deep rich Archival Jet Black ink.
I mounted my flowers and leaves onto the card using foam tape for a bit of dimension. I used a piece of black and white striped paper to add a graphic element to the background.
PRIZE! One lucky winner will be chosen from all the blog comments - and will win a free Hero Arts Kit! Make sure to leave comments on all the stops on the hop for more chances to win.
The Hero Arts kits sell out pretty regularly, so I would hop right on it if you think you want this one (and I kinda think you do!) I'm glad you stopped in today. Have a great time hopping! See you soon!
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I love the juxtaposition of the soft floral image against the bold graphic background.
Posted by: Heather Loughlin | 04/11/2016 at 08:58 PM
So very pretty Wanda!
Posted by: jan metcalf | 04/11/2016 at 11:23 AM
Yowza! How beautiful!!
Posted by: D.AnnC | 04/10/2016 at 08:23 PM
WOW! Great coloring and I love all the beautiful layers of this card. Well done. I pinned. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/415386765612677251/
Posted by: Jean Bullock | 04/10/2016 at 12:30 PM
Love your card, looks like a great kit. The paints appear to be very high quality. Would like to try them, I'm bummed it's already sold out.
Posted by: Marianna | 04/10/2016 at 09:13 AM
What a lovely card! Those watercolors look fabulous!
Posted by: Kris in Alaska | 04/09/2016 at 10:17 PM
What a lovely card and lie your blog.
Posted by: Dianne Kozil | 04/09/2016 at 10:13 PM
Oops, auto correct. That's was supposed to be "this is so beautiful! I want to water color like that!!!"
Posted by: Krista | 04/09/2016 at 06:50 PM
This Ido beautiful! I want yo watercolor like that!!!
Posted by: Krista | 04/09/2016 at 06:49 PM
I love the diagonal border, so eye catching!
Posted by: katie | 04/09/2016 at 01:33 AM
Gorgeous card...the base stripes really help the images pop.
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | 04/08/2016 at 04:02 AM
Wow, I had no idea Hero Arts had a kit club! Great cards!
Posted by: Erica A. | 04/07/2016 at 10:02 AM
Really gorgeous. I just love this watercolor/painterly look.
Posted by: Julia L. | 04/07/2016 at 09:30 AM
Wow! Great release!!!! I love this new kit! And your card is absolutely gorgeus!!!!
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | 04/07/2016 at 06:48 AM
Really pretty how you used this kit.
Posted by: kirsty vittetoe | 04/06/2016 at 09:44 PM
Great card and cool color combination! Love the stripes!
Posted by: AG | 04/06/2016 at 09:19 PM
Stunning watercolor, Wanda! I think this might be my favorite kit. I did the hop yesterday, but missed your post. My honey boy was here yesterday and I think I visited all of the blogs I do not follow first during nap time, knowing the ones I do follow would land in my mail box. And then got busy and had my honey business Millie today. At 1 and almost 4 they are both very busy bodies. Thanks for a cherry on top of the hop!
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Posted by: Paulette Still | 04/06/2016 at 09:06 PM
A beautiful card and a beautiful day of inspiration!! Blessings to you, Wanda!
Posted by: Natalie H | 04/06/2016 at 07:14 PM
Awesome flowers. Thinking spring.
Posted by: Angie | 04/06/2016 at 05:53 PM
The black and white stripes really make the flowers pop!
Posted by: Lee | 04/06/2016 at 01:21 PM
Wow! What a beautiful card!
Posted by: Marlys | 04/06/2016 at 12:01 PM
This really is a beautiful set. Love your flowers. Very beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Donna Toledo | 04/06/2016 at 11:12 AM
Upon seeing this amazing card, I quickly went and got this kit! Amazing!! Love, love, love this!
Posted by: Alyssa S | 04/06/2016 at 08:54 AM
Love love love your card. Awesome coloring. Thank you so much for inspiring us. Have a great day. :)
Posted by: Ruchi Manglick | 04/06/2016 at 08:53 AM
This is absolutely amazing, Wanda! Everything about it is just stunning! I truly love your flowers! Gorgeous colors and gorgeous watercoloring! Love the graphic black and white print you used for the background, too. Everything just pops!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 04/06/2016 at 07:58 AM
Absolute beauty! Love your watercoloring!
Posted by: Tami | 04/06/2016 at 03:58 AM
Such a pretty card!
Posted by: Tona | 04/05/2016 at 07:05 PM
Always look forward to your cards, this one does not disappoint!
Posted by: Evelyn | 04/05/2016 at 06:47 PM
The water colored flowers are already beautiful but that black and white striped edging really makes them pop!
Posted by: stampnk | 04/05/2016 at 05:59 PM
Wonderful colors. The striped background really make your pink flowers pop.
Posted by: Mary K Parker | 04/05/2016 at 04:57 PM
Bold and bright - very pretty!
Posted by: Sue | 04/05/2016 at 04:47 PM
Gorgeous card!
Posted by: Laraine R | 04/05/2016 at 04:03 PM
Gorgeous! Love the colours against the black and white!
Posted by: Judie A | 04/05/2016 at 03:36 PM
Just stunning!
Posted by: ktfarris | 04/05/2016 at 02:56 PM
Your card is so pretty!! I love the layering also. Can't wait to get this kit 😄
Posted by: Marie | 04/05/2016 at 02:19 PM
So pretty. The balck and white stripes are such a fab frame for your soft watercoloured flowers.
Posted by: Marianne | 04/05/2016 at 01:57 PM
Wonderful blending and coloring. Bright and showy. Needed that strong background. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: DotMc | 04/05/2016 at 01:55 PM
Beautiful as always! I need to ry these watercolors!
Posted by: Liz McAllister | 04/05/2016 at 01:49 PM
Ooohhh...I LOVE the colors on your card! Beautiful!
Posted by: Pat C | 04/05/2016 at 01:25 PM
Love how that just pops off the black and white. Wish I'd thought of it, but thanks for the idea! I tend to get stuck in "coordination land!"
Posted by: bev p | 04/05/2016 at 01:15 PM
Just gorgeous! Another one of my favs of the hop!
Posted by: Gwen | 04/05/2016 at 11:21 AM
oh my! Your card is absolutely gorgeous! I've been dying to try the resist technique out. thank you for a chance to play.
Posted by: misty D. | 04/05/2016 at 10:38 AM
This card is gorgeous and the watercolouring is fantastic.
Posted by: Sharon Brand | 04/05/2016 at 10:35 AM
Beautiful card! The colors are so vibrant!
Posted by: Patty | 04/05/2016 at 10:32 AM
Be Still my beating heart... Hero has a monthly kit now?! I am the world's biggest kit addict. This is a fabulous card and you have done those watercolors proud!
Posted by: Princess Judy | 04/05/2016 at 10:26 AM
beautifully done!
Posted by: chark | 04/05/2016 at 10:14 AM
This is such a gorgeous and beautifully made card! Your colors and watercoloring are fabulous :)
Posted by: renee m | 04/05/2016 at 09:48 AM
Wanda your cards are gorgeous as always. You have such a great talent.
Posted by: Linda Batson | 04/05/2016 at 09:45 AM
Lovely flowers!!! Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Andrea A | 04/05/2016 at 09:31 AM
Lovely card. I like your watercolor style and color choices. Thanks for hosting a fun giveaway.
Posted by: Shelley | 04/05/2016 at 09:30 AM