This month's kit is probably up there on my list of all-time favorites. It takes me away to a relaxing day at the seashore, and I very much love that! You'll see a couple of the projects I made with it over at the Hero Arts blog today. Here are a couple more, with ideas beyond the beautiful Color Layering water stamps!
For this first card, I used the oh so fabulous sand embossing powder in the kit to create texture on some starfish! I began by applying direct-to-paper Summer Sky ink (included in the kit) to create the blue background. Next, I embossed some scrap cardstock with the sand embossing powder (again applying the VersaMark for the embossing direct-to-paper), and then I die cut the starfish. They are popped up with foam squares for fun dimension.
For my second card, I created a sympathy card using some calming images from the kit.
Again, I began by inking up the background direct-to-paper with the Summer Sky ink. Next, I stamped the base cloud images using Unicorn White ink. Once it was dry, I stamped the second layer using Soft Granite. I love the beautiful birds flying around the card, stamped in Intense Black ink.
Here's a look at the entire amazing kit. I am fairly sure this one is going to be a quick sellout!
I'm part of an amazing blog hop today! Be sure to leave a comment for everyone along the hop - Hero Arts will be drawing a winner among all the comments to receive a free kit! Get your comments in by Sunday, June 10 at 11:59pm PST.
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Wanda Guess
Amy Tsuruta
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Emily Midgett
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Janette Kausen
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Libby Hickson (you are here!)
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Michelle Short
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Happy stamping!
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Beautiful cards. I love this clouds and the birds.
ReplyDeleteJust love your cards, Libby! You really made this kit shine!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great kit and beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - the sympathy card looks so peaceful, and the starfish on the first card - clever clever!! TFS!
ReplyDeletelove the embossing powders on the starfish
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards--I especially love the sympathy card!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I really like the starfish....
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! And a wonderful kit! I live by the shore, and I'm always trying to make realistic looking waves on cards and layouts - these stamps are perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour sympathy card is really lovely - perfect design for this purpose too, very soft and calming
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite Hero Arts kit EVER! I have already placed an order for myself and my daughter. I can't wait to get my hands on it and play with it. The kit contents seem so well thought out. Looking forward to trying out the sand embossing powder. I love all the sentiments too!
ReplyDeleteI love the texture on those starfish! Excellent job. :)
ReplyDeleteYour starfish are sea-spectacular! They look real enough to put on the beach! Your condolence card is nice too. Thanks for sharing for such an occasion. I never know the right words to say and this would be a good start.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful, as are the ones on the Hero Arts blog. This is the best kit ever!
ReplyDeleteThese are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWOW, what a fantastic release this is from Hero Arts. Your cards are terrific. TFS :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the sympathy card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing; you are so talented. This kit is right up my alley; I love summertime.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful. I do like seeing some sympathy cards which, unfortunately, are a need!
ReplyDeleteLibby, I was especially taken with your simple and calm sympathy card. Very well done!
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for sympathy cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBoth lovely cards. I love the clean and simple designs: from the embossed starfish to those subtle clouds on the "with sympathy" card. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of your cards! Such a great kit for all types of cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are both gorgeous! The sandy starfish are so perfect! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the set to create a sympathy card
ReplyDeleteThe little starfish are adorable!
ReplyDeleteThe blues used and the clouds are so very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSweet cards!! Love this kit!!
ReplyDeleteThat sand embossing powder is so amazing! So sad the kit sold out already! Thanks for the chance to win one !:) fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteOh Libby! Aren't those starfish just THE CUTEST.....love how you've done your cards. What a VERY special sympathy card too. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the starfish. Great job on those and the card is so elegant yet simple to recreate. Thanks for those great ideas
ReplyDeleteLove the sand starfish, how you emphasized the blue inks to create such pretty cards, and the serene sympathy card. Great kit!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing kit! I I was unable to purchase my own as it sold out, but there are so many great ideas. I would love to get my hands on this while I’m deployed out at sea. Much love from a girl in the military Hero Arts! <3
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! I love all of the details you put into these.
ReplyDeletewow.. amazing kit.. would love to win as the kit is sold out.. boo to that
ReplyDeleteStarfish. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteLove your creativity with the sympathy card! Its stunning!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are stunning! I love the small starfishes! Such a great idea to use the embossing powder for texture on them.
ReplyDeleteVery creative cards. Simple designs, but amazing results. thanks for sharing your ideas for this very versatile kit
ReplyDeleteHi, Your cards are beautiful, love the colors. This kit is awesome, I really love this one. Thanks for showing us some amazing cards, appreciate your time. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOh Libby what a beautiful pair of cards - I love the clouds in your sympathy card, they are stunning
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
Stunning cards! I love this kit! It's so versatile!
ReplyDeleteReally great cards
ReplyDeleteI love all of the new Ideas! Everything is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea with the starfish. Love your cards!
ReplyDeleteCute starfish card and a sweet sympathy card.
ReplyDeleteLove the sea star card... the embossing coupled with popping it off the front of the card really makes them feel like real sea stars!
ReplyDeleteNeed to make a couple sympathy cards. You gave me some great ideas. Thanks Libby and thanks HA for a great June kit...it's already sold out!!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I LOVE this adorable little starfish card! How creative! Beautiful work, as always!
ReplyDeleteThe new sand embossing powder is awesome! Whoever came up with that idea is genius.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love this release.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing...
Love your use of the sand embossing powder on the starfish. Fun card!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and love that sand embossing powder! I sure hope to win this kit.
ReplyDeletelove the sympathy cards. i will have to make some of these, great ideas!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful !
ReplyDeleteGreat, unique samples of the products!
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful cards. It's great to see sympathy cards for inspiration and the starfish card is so clever.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sympathy card and I like the starfish in a row.
ReplyDeleteThis kit looks excellent, great cards!
ReplyDeleteLibby, your Starfish look so real, what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThe sand embossed stars are so cute what a great idea!! I also love how you used the kit to make such a beautiful sympathy card.
ReplyDeleteI love the sea star texture!! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely sympathy card, love your little starfish with the sand embossing powder.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love those fun starfish!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, I love the starfish! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! Beautiful inspiration and wonderful CAS designs.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards - very tranquil, so they are well suited for the sympathy messages.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the starfish one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love the sympathy card. I love this kit. Thanks for inspiring me.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. Can’t wait to use that sand embossing powder!
ReplyDeleteYour starfish are so cute. This card is a star for sure.
ReplyDeleteThis kit is so versatile. I wouldn't have thought to make a sympathy card or a row of starfish. Very clever!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! I love the starfish card!
ReplyDeleteLove these Libby, isn't that sand EP awesome? It looks totally real!
ReplyDeleteLove the texture the sand EP gives those darling starfish & the sympathy card is perfect! Great design on both!
ReplyDeleteWow! I thought the starfish were real...really awesome ideas! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYour first card is really super fun !!
ReplyDelete[margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]
Who would not love this kit after seeing all these great cards so inspired.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the blue inks in this kit!
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Love the starfish card!
ReplyDeleteOh how I love this kit. Oh how I'm sad that it went so fast. Those stamp images are just perfect, for beachy scenes or beautiful skies like yours.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! AMAZING!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, wish I had bought this kit.
ReplyDeleteLove your starfish card using the awesome Sand EP. Wouldn't have thought to use the stamps for a sympathy card, but your card is beautiful and very peaceful.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Especially the starfish! That sand embossing powder really makes them look real! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove those birds! Your cards are great!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love those star fish! Great texture with the sand embossing powder... must feel really cool in real life! Those clouds are amazing! Love this kit!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and love the starfish!! So cute!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute Libby You give me great ideas for when my kit arrives!
ReplyDeleteSo stunning, Libby! I love sea themed cards.
ReplyDeleteLibby, love them both but those starfish!
ReplyDeleteThe starfish are a fun idea.
ReplyDeleteA simple card that is great.
Love the birds in the sky.
Wonderful background.
thanks for sharing
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Love your starfish, what a great idea to create your own embellishments. THe sympathy card is good too, love that idea, need to make one may do an ocean themed one.
ReplyDeleteYour cards today are great but I loved you sandy toes card from the other day. Great kit, can’t wait til mine gets here.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this kit! Tried to buy it, but it's gone.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - love that Summer Sky blue ink. So glad I ordered one of these kits already. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWOW.. Those starfish look amazing.. The dimension.. wow!
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! Awesome texture and color on the starfish!
ReplyDeleteFab cards! Loving the row of starfish! the texture of that embossingpowder looks awesome :)
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely creations.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day,
Jessica
Polka Dot Orchard
Such wonderful cards. Love, love this kit, too.
ReplyDeleteI love this kit and you've made lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteI am dying for this kit.
ReplyDeleteSimple but stylish cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, Hero Arts kits are just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely - this kit is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove these elegant cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
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