Over the past year, our hearts have been heavy while we watched from afar as Australia suffered from devastating bushfires. With Australia on our mind we designed this month's release, paying homage to the fascinating animals, the gorgeous flowers and the beautiful landscape of the land Down Under. As we release this, our hearts are now heavy for a new reason. But we are excited to take you on a much-needed crafty escape to Australia, as we celebrate this amazing country!
I agree, I'm so ready to take in some Australian goodness this month! But my card today doesn't necessarily look like it has anything to do with Australia, LOL! It is created with one of the optional add-ons, the gorgeous Nature Border Fancy Die with Frame.
I cut the gorgeous die cut from bristol paper, and then pulled out my liquid watercolors. I used a combination of colors, and just kept adding color here and there until I had a look I liked. For the background, I did a quick wash with some of the same watercolors. The message is from the Protea Flowers stamp set.
Hero Arts
Michelle Short
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Channin Pelletier
Daniel West
Ilina Crouse
Debi Adams
Janette Kausen
Yana Smakula
Lydia Fiedler
Jennifer McGuire
Julee Tilman
Maria Willis
Seeka
Laurie Willison
Amy Kolling
Libby Hickson (you are here!)
As I'm sure you know, times are tough right now. Hero is in California and under shelter at home orders. The owners of Hero Arts are the only ones allowed to enter the facility. They are doing everything they can to get goodies out to you, but please be patient with them. Right now they are estimating this month's release will begin shipping on April 20.
Thanks for stopping by today,
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ReplyDeleteYour card and this release are amazing. Great job!
such a pretty card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, vibrant colors. Love this kit from HA! TFS!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great kit and your card is so full of SPRING
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful! So bright, cheery and hopeful of things to come!
ReplyDeleteLike the tree framing scenery for the creation.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
I think your card is my favorite of this hop. The colors are so vibrant and it is beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the vivid colors on your very pretty scene!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great watercolor card. I agree popping them up gives the card great dimension without too much bulk.
ReplyDeleteLove your card, great colors.
ReplyDeleteI love how you watercolored the frame and popped it up. The colors are so pretty and and makes me want to be outside sitting under the tress.
ReplyDeleteLobe the bright colors. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOk I love the look of this frame die colored as you did! It's beautiful, thank you for sharing your idea with us!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely spring scene! I LOVE the colors! Great card!
ReplyDeleteWonderful take on the border die.
ReplyDeleteWhat a peaceful and wonderful way to end this hop! WOW crashing surfers, animals galore, sky, sea, sand? Outstanding kit. This card is so pretty. Thanks Hero Arts. ! Love this kit! Thanks for the inspiration and please stay safe and healthy!
ReplyDeleteOh Libby this is gorgeous - love the added dimension to this fabulous 'scene'.
ReplyDeleteStay safe
Blessings
Maxine
Beautiful die! Love your colour choice, so different from everything else I saw on this hop 😍 shows how versatile this release is!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the amazing inspiration ❤️
I LOVE your card...speaks of peace and serenity!! Color palette is so calming, too! That die is magnificent!!
ReplyDeleteThe watercolors are lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love how you colored the silhouette die cut to create a beautiful, scene. Love all the dimension you added, too.
ReplyDeleteLibby loved the watercolors! So beautiful! Thanks for sharing your ideas! I am off to my studio to create!
ReplyDeleteI love the water coloring on your cards. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to the receipt of this kit. It will remind me that this too shall pass and that eventually we can move on to a more normal time. Thanks to the core of the Hero Arts family for working the best that they can to get this kit out.
ReplyDeleteI like how lush it is. This is really cute---I like the die...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Your coloring (and colors) are amazing. I love the Nature Border die.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty scenary card! Thanks for sharing xx
ReplyDeleteIncredible watercoloring and gorgeous card! What a lovely and serene scene.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors of your card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card scene! Great new kit this month.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Libby!
ReplyDeleteHi Libby, I love the painted die cut, makes a fabulous garden scene. Thank you for the inspiration and chance to win a lovely prize... Megan
ReplyDeleteA lovely take on the natures border die coloring it with watercolors. It makes it look completely diffedrent.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Card done with liquid watercolors. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love this card! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful water coloring!
ReplyDeleteA wonderfully bright, happy card featuring this wonderful new dies, Libby! Thanks so much for sharing! Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Your colouring of the frame die is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see the watercolors used on that die! Great card!
ReplyDeleteNow that is fun what you did with that border I just Love it.
ReplyDeleteI love the use of watercolors on the nature scene. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene and colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
Awesome creation! I especially love how you colored the frame die cut!
ReplyDeleteHi Libby :) Absolutely love your card composition!!! Thanks for inspiring me :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spring scene! Love the way you colored it!
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