First a card I made with the main kit. I love the adorable little mermaids in the kit. They are drawn in the same style (by the same artist) as the fairy kit last August, which was another of my all-time favorites. They are so pretty. And I love that they are cute, but also a little more pretty & realistic than some of the other mermaids I've seen. BUT - for today's card I didn't even use the mermaids! I used the sea horses instead.
I embossed the sea horses in white, then watercolored them with my Hero Arts Watercolor Dot Palette. The background is a wash of the turquoise, also from the dot card. The message is from the add-on stamp set Mer-mazing Messages, and that strip of shimmery blue paper to the left side is included in the main kit - so pretty!!
I'll also show you the card I shared over the weekend on the Hero Arts blog, in case you missed it. Head over to this post for more details - but this one features the absolutely GORGEOUS new woodblock stamp, Mermaid, also launching today. It even has a matching die!
Here's a peek at the entire kit. Love!!
And now it's time to hop! Please visit all of the links below, and leave comments as you go! Hero Arts is giving away a kit to one lucky commenter, drawn from the comments left on all of the blogs. You have until Sunday, May 7 at 11:59pm to get your comments in. Check the Hero Arts blog for the winner!
The Hero Arts Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Wanda Guess
Jessica Frost-Ballas
May Park
Heather Ruwe
Yana Smakula
Amy Tsuruta
Lydia Fiedler
Libby Hickson (you are here!)
Michelle Short
Ilina Crouse
Clare Prezzia
Head on over to Michelle's blog - I'm sure she's made something AMAZING. Then head on over to grad your kit HERE - I have a hunch these will not last long!!
Thanks for stopping by,
 Hero Arts My Monthly Hero February 2017 Shop at: Hero |
 Hero Arts Mermaid Shop at: Hero |
 Hero Arts Mermaid Frame Cuts Shop at: Hero |
 Hero Arts Reef Border and Frame Fancy Dies Shop at: Hero |
 Hero Arts Shell Confetti Fancy Die Shop at: Hero |
 Hero Arts Paper Layering Merman with Frame Shop at: Hero |
 Hero Arts Paper Layering Mermaid with Frame Shop at: Hero |
 Hero Arts Manatee Stamp & Cut Shop at: Hero |
 Hero Arts Mer-mazing Messages Shop at: Hero |
 Hero Arts Watercolor Dot Palette Shop at: Hero |
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Look at the amazing color tag you created so much shine and sparkle but just right. I adore.. Love this so uniquely finished
ReplyDeleteYour tag is GORGEOUS! ๐๐๐ Thanks for the giveaways and inspiration! ๐❤️
ReplyDeleteBoth the card and the tag are great! I love those purple sea horses.
ReplyDeleteYour tag is something else!!! Truly beautiful! I didn't buy the wood set trying not to spend to much but I see it in my future.
ReplyDeletevery original work and love the tag too thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteI love seahorses, lovely card. Your tag is outstanding. Thanks
ReplyDeleteLoving that tag!
ReplyDeleteThe sea horses look so cute on the first card and I love the tag you made, too. The new HA kit and the add-ons are SO nice.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! My girls love mermaids! Just bought my kit today!
ReplyDeletePretty purple sea horses, yay!
ReplyDeleteWow, both the card and the tag are amazing. Really beautiful. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love seahorses more than mermaids, so I just love your card! They are so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for mixing it up a bit and showcasing the sea horses. Cute card and tag!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your projects Libby!!!!
ReplyDeleteBoth the follow your heart card and the sparkly mermaid tag created from this kit are amazing. This may be the best Hero Arts kit released yet. Wow! :)
ReplyDeleteI am totally drooling over your fantabulous card and tag! The mermaid tag is breathtaking and stunning! TFS!
ReplyDeleteyour mermaid tag is so beautiful, I love the shimmer.
ReplyDeleteWoot! Sea horses - love them! Both the card and tag are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Libby...I caved this time and splurged. This will be my first Hero Monthly Kit. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your sparkly mermaid. I'm sure it even more gorgeous in person. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteStunning! Adore that seahorse card, too cute and the colours just pop!
ReplyDeletelove the tag. it is stunning!
ReplyDeleteSoooo cute sea horses!
ReplyDeleteI adore your seahorse card!
ReplyDeleteAww, these sea horses are just adorable! I love this and the colors you used are simply divine!
ReplyDeletegreat cards!! great kit! Thank all!
ReplyDeleteI love sea horses they are such odd creatures. Your card is very cute, and so is the mermaid tag. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThe sea horses are so cute!!
ReplyDeleteI adore your little seahorses!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that shimmery blue paper the perfect embellishment, here!
ReplyDeleteThat glittery ink looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the little sea horses. It's great to see other parts of the kit used, not just the mermaids (even though they are cute)
ReplyDeleteLike the multiple sea horse stamping & the sparkle of the glitter on the mermaid's tail.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Very pretty. The colors just pop!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I like how you repeated the sea horse image on the front of the card. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards- who wouldn't love a swarm of sweet seahorses and a strikingly beautiful mermaid!
ReplyDeleteFantastic coloring. My first time at your blog, but it won't be the last. Great images.
ReplyDeleteWonderful "Under the Sea" imagination. Can't wait to get started on some cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful !
ReplyDeleteSweet seahorse card and beautiful mermaid tag.
ReplyDeleteYour mermaid is GORGEOUS! Mermaids and glitter go together like peanut butter and jelly! Love this kit! It's a winner!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love your color use!
ReplyDeleteLove the sparkle on that mermaid!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and tag Libby!! The mermaid tag is stunning. I just love the colors you used and all the glittery detail.
ReplyDeletesuper sweet card... love the school of seahorses!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card & tag, sweet coloring of the mermaid :)
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed hopping along, so many wonderful creations ♥ Tindaloo
Love the seahorses and the tag...
ReplyDeleteI've been out of town so I didn't see the preview post but I will definitely check them out. I love the mermaid tag!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, LOVE them both!!!
ReplyDeleteWow love your sea horse card, and its purple my favorite color.
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI think the seahorses is my favorite so far
ReplyDeleteThis mermaid tag is the best I have seen her done absolutely gorgeous job.
ReplyDeleteI like the color that you used for the tag it makes the mermaid stands out. Beautiful job
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the shine you gave her!
ReplyDeleteNice card! I like the shimmer on the tag too. Every mermaid needs some shimmer.
ReplyDeleteAll are beautiful but your tag is exquisite!
ReplyDeleteThis mermaid tag is so gorgeous and the little sea horses are so cute. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI just love this kit and all of the add-ons! That paper creates such a beautiful effect.
ReplyDeleteLove the seahorses!
ReplyDeleteCute little seahorse card. That mermaid tag is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThis kit is amazing! The seahorse card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat tag is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat Mermaid with the glitter.. so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the tag!
ReplyDeleteThose have to be the cutest little sea horses I've ever seen!! And your mermaid on the tag, ooo and aaa is all I have to say. Just beautiful ๐
ReplyDeleteBoth projects are stunning. Sadly, I discovered these kits after the fairies kit, but I am so happy I will get to play with this one. It will be my 7th and favorite thus far. Keep the inspiration coming!
ReplyDeleteThose sea horses are adorable. Your creations are awesome.
ReplyDeleteLove how she shimmers ... and love the sea horses in purple
ReplyDeleteYour seahorse card is adorable! And I love the mermaid card too! This kit is too hard to resist!
ReplyDeleteFabulous work with this fabulous kit!
ReplyDeleteLove the water color sea horses. How adorable. Love the glitter on the mermaid tail. That is a lovely touch!
ReplyDeleteYour tag is striking. Great job.
ReplyDeleteSo so pretty!
ReplyDeletewow I love love the tag you made just stunning, thank you for sharing both the tag and the card.
ReplyDeleteLove how your tag just sparkles and glistens. And, those little seahorses, so cute grouped together. What does one call a bunch of seahorses -- a school (as in fish) or a herd (as in houses?!
ReplyDeleteThose sea horses are just TOO cute...love this kit. Love these creations :)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Azana H.
Your mermaid card is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your ideas! Very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteCute creations :) Love the shimmer on the tag!
ReplyDeletewonderful card - I love seahorses!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first kit I've ordered and I'm so excited. These look like so much fun. Glad I saw the preview and set an alarm in my calendar to place the order.
ReplyDeleteI love coming to your blog for these hops because I knew you would do something a little bit different
ReplyDeleteBoth of your creations are wonderfully done. Can't choose a favorite between them. Love these blogs, I always find a new technique to try!
ReplyDeleteLove the Cards!
ReplyDeleteDelightful projects!
ReplyDeleteStunning creations and colouring!!! Love all the amazing details!!! <3
ReplyDeleteLove your card and your tag Libby!! They're simply gorgeous!! ๐๐
ReplyDeleteVery lovely ideas. Thanks for sharing with all of us.
ReplyDeleteAmazingly beautiful tag. Repeat after me..........must have everything.
ReplyDeleteI didn't even notice the seahorse on the stamp set. Your background is beautiful. wonderful use of the stamp. they look like they are swimming across the card
ReplyDeleteThose tiny starfish are beyond sweet swimming away on your card. And the shimmery yumminess on your mermaid tag is wonderful! I'd love to win this kit!
ReplyDeleteLove all the shine!!
ReplyDeleteLove the seahorses.
ReplyDeletethey make a great card.
I would use your tag as
a bookmark. Great to
have something pretty
to see when you open
your book.
thanks for sharing some
wonderful projects.
i'm so sad that i missed out on this card kit!! love the mermaids <3
ReplyDeleteI love seahorses and I am so glad you used that stamp on your card! I also love your mermaid tag! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe seahorse card is gorgeous as is the tag! Such a fun kit! Thanks for sharing your creations!
ReplyDeleteSweet projects!! Love this kit!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I love how you used the sea horses. The tag is awesome. I am so incredibly sad that i missed out on this kit.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work on both the card and the tag. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous tag, so much sparkle! I just love your beautiful sea horse card, sea horses are my favorite. I spent most of my time at the Newport Aquarium just watching the graceful sea horses in the exhibit! LOving this new kit! Thanks for sharing. ~Gin K.~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag and I love those little purple seahorses
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card and tag!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely but that tag!!! It is just stunning. What an amazing kit and add-ons
ReplyDeleteThose seahorses are just adorable and that mermaid is just delicious.
ReplyDeleteLove your purple sea horses card, it is so gorgeous ! Your tag is also beautiful! Two fab projects to showcase this new kit. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteLoving all the bling! Each time I move along the hop, I decide I need, yet another add on item. You guys are killing me!
ReplyDeleteReally adorable card! Love the colors you used!
ReplyDeleteLiving in Florida I do like good beachy/ocean/mermaid/fishy themed products. I absolutely love this set. Thanks for the giveaway....Beautiful Tag...
ReplyDeleteVery pretty love the mermaid tag beautiful card would love to win the kit
ReplyDeleteTruly LOVE that seahorse card!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your use of the watercolors and the mermaid card is beautiful
ReplyDeleteYour mermaid is GORGEOUS! and I love he little sea horses.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for the perfect mermaid stamps FOR YEARS! These are the perfect mermaid stamps, I am in love and desperate to have this set!!! I waited 24 hours too long to order because I stupidly promised my husband that I wouldn't order anything new until we sold our house and now I am so sad because they are all gone.
Amazing projects, thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the tag! Great idea in addition to the cards.
ReplyDeleteYour card and tag are so pretty! I love the little seahorses and the beautiful watercolor background. Your tag is gorgeous! I love all the glitter and your coloring is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour card and tag are gorgeous. The wooden mermaid stamp is awesome. Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteStunning creations!Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful. Love the tag, but I can't take my eyes off of the seahorses. They seem to mesmerize me. They are soooo cute, and the card is so colorful. Love the shimmery strip on the side too.
ReplyDeleteOh those tiny little sea horses soo cute! That tag is amazing!! I love the blue shimmery strip you used.
ReplyDeleteLibby, your card and tag showcase the new kit so well. I especially enjoyed all those seahorses! Thanks for sharing your cards and being part of this blog hop.
ReplyDeleteYour tag is so beautiful , and your card adorable! I am so sad I missed out on this kit, but I will buy elementary elements as soon as they are back! Thanks for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards, and tag, the seahorses are clever.
ReplyDeleteYour mermaid is perfect! The painting and every addition is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour tag is gorgeous! I just might have to buy that stamp and try to copy you.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how you can take that simple little sea horse & make such a spectacular card. Speaking of spectacular, I'm loving that tag you made!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
ReplyDeleteLove, love the tag! She is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the sea horses.
ReplyDeletelovely card..
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness those purple seahorses are so cute! Great job on both cards
ReplyDeleteThis kit offers so much versatility from the mermaids to the reef. I would image anyone who live the sea would love this kit.
ReplyDeleteYour card is amazing! Purple seahorses are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLibby, your seahorses are adorable and your tag is STUNNING! Another fabulous kit this month; no wonder it's already sold out! :(
ReplyDeleteLibby, your seahorses are adorable and your tag is STUNNING! Another fabulous kit this month; no wonder it's already sold out! :(
ReplyDeleteLove your work and this kit!
ReplyDeleteloving those cute seahorses!! can't wait to get my kit!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the small images on the first card and love the shimmer on the last.
ReplyDeleteI love your mermaid tag - so beautiful, with just the right amount of shimmer & sparkle...just like a real mermaid.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous kit, too - would be amazing to win something.
all the best,
Liz M xx
you create an amazing background!
ReplyDeleteThe seahorses are so cute! Great card!
ReplyDeleteLove your card and tag ... love sea horses .. love love love!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the seahorse card - such beautiful blues and purples! But that mermaid tag is just gorgeous, with all your beautiful color and textured and sparkly embellishments you used. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love seahorses, the most unusual fish in the ocean. Thank you for sharing your lovely cards.
ReplyDeleteI love the sea horse card. The colors are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAH!!! I love the Seahorses!
ReplyDeleteYour tag is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove all the fun seahorses and your pretty mermaid tag ! Thanks for sharing !
ReplyDeleteLovely and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI have a serious seahorse addiction... love this image!
ReplyDeleteThe seahorses are just adorable, and your mermaid card is gorgeous! Amazing coloring!
ReplyDeleteBoth your projects are so lovely. I love the seahorse card. Such a unique design.
ReplyDeleteWow- iridescent paper and shiny mermaid tail- beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThose sea horses are so cute and the tag is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love all the cute little sea horses! I used to have a dried one. I think sea horses are so cute! I also love your tag so much! That is the stamp I love and I love how you colored and embossed yours. You did 1 beautiful card and 1 beautiful tag.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards, awesome kit.
ReplyDeleteBoth projects are wonderful. Love this new Hero Arts kit!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful I so want this kit!!!
ReplyDeleteThe little seahorses are so darned cute! The mermaid tag is truly stunning! The colors are perfect and the bling really enhances her.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your amazing! I especially love the tag!!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creations! This kit is my favorite one so far!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness those seahorses are cute! ๐๐ And the add on mermaid stamp is one of the prettiest I've seen - love how you made her sparkle ^^ Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSO MUCH FUN! Love these cards and kit!
ReplyDelete~God bless~
I LOVE the little seahorses!!! But I need to stop following this blog hop because the more I do, the sadder I become. Because I missed the kit. Praying to GOD that they restock it, just this one time. I've never wanted something so bad in my entire life.
ReplyDeleteLove to win! I adore the mermaid stamps and the beautiful papers in the kit ! The seahorses so magical !
ReplyDeleteThis kit is awesome! Such possibilities. Can't wait to play with it!
ReplyDeleteLove your sea horses! The mermaid also looks great with the sparkle and the nice background paper.
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