For my post today, I played with a couple add-on products, and made a card that actually isn't very French-looking at all! But I also am head over heels for this adorable Bursting with Love Bold Prints background!
I just did a quick watercolor using various shades of red and pool blue from my Daniel Smith watercolors, after stamping the background in black. It's not a very precise job at all. I'm a big fan of this imperfect, almost comic-book look sometimes.
I stamped the message from You Are Loved Flourish Messages on vellum, and carefully heat embossed in black. The message was stapled to a strip of white cardstock, then adhered to the card with foam tape.
As every month, there's a fun blog hop to help with inspiration for this release. Be sure to comment on all stops along the way for a chance to win a free kit! Stop by the Hero Arts blog for full details!
The Hero Arts Blog
Caly Person
Emily Midgett
Ilina Crouse
Janette Kausen
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Michelle Short
Nichol Spohr
Yana Smakula
Amy Kolling
Debi Adams
Emily Loggans
Julee Tilman
Laurie Willison
Lydia Fiedler
Libby Hickson (you are here!)
Thanks for stopping by!
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 Color Layering Waffles Frame Cuts Shop at: Hero |
 Gal Pal Brunch Shop at: Hero |
 Gal Pal Brunch Frame Cuts Shop at: Hero |
 All My Love Decorative Hearts Shop at: Hero |
 Bicycle With Basket Fancy Die Shop at: Hero |
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Love the card! and the french are known for "love" so yeah; very French in a roundabout way! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou made this bold print stamped image so lively and bubbly! And I love how the sentiment is delivered!
ReplyDeleteFun card Libby.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to try one like it.
This card is lovely, and I enjoyed seeing the background stamp as a focal point instead of hidden behind other images. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFabulous heart background and gorgeous card! Thanks for the inspiration. Loving this kit more and more.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful watercolored background and elegant card, Libby. Really highlights how versatile the background stamp can be! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThis card is beautiful; the imperfect look is great !
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your talent !
Thank you Libby for this sweet card sample....so pretty. I am loving this new upcoming kit...can’t wait to get it. Happy New Year Hugs!!!
ReplyDeleteReally like this card!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking about getting the heart stamp add-on and I am so glad to see that you made your card with that stamp. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThe hearts look really sweet. Nice card--nice use of a background stamp.
ReplyDeleteCute card. Looking forward to making my valentine cards.
ReplyDeleteI love making cards and yours is pretty sweet I'm new to card making and I think I could make some of these as your explanation is very good. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Love your watercolouring!
ReplyDeleteDarling card, Libby! This kit totally reminded me of you, so I started with a purple bike and ended up with purple everything!
ReplyDeleteI was trying to resist this kit but after seeing all of the amazing creations by you talented artists, I had to have it.
ReplyDeleteGreat card!
ReplyDeleteLovely card!
ReplyDeleteGreat simple card! This whole set is so much fun! I can't wait to get it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteDelightful card, Libby. tfs
ReplyDeleteLove this card Libby - it certainly packs a punch with that simple sentiment over the busy (and gorgeous) background
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
Great card. Simple and special!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so sweet. Lovely job! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this lovely card.
ReplyDeleteI love this kit so much, all of the cards and examples have been so lovely and this kit really can be used in so many ways.
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo cute. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI love hearts! Beautiful card and watercoloring!
ReplyDeleteLove this new release and your card has showcased everything so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteLove the background stamp you used to create your card. Hearts are one of my favorite things to design cards with. They add a real human touch. I love the Hero Arts January card release and am thankful for the opportunity to win one.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of that wonderful background as a focus! Super card, Libby! Thanks so much for the all the wonderful inspiration and the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love all of the new ideas!
ReplyDeleteGreat card
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card! Too cute!!!
ReplyDeleteCute card. Thanks for sharing with us. I am so loving this latest kit.
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable! I love the perfectly imperfect stamping. Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery good idea to watercolor the little hearts from the stamp! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely card using this fabulous kit!
ReplyDeleteI love that you did a different kind of card. It's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Love your card with the watercolors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the background you created!
ReplyDeleteThis card says it all to that special someone. Nice job and this kit is so versatile.
ReplyDeleteLove your technique, beautiful card
ReplyDeletelovely card
ReplyDeleteSo many hearts! I love your cards. They are so beautiful. Keep up the amazing work!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and inspiration! Lovely kit!
ReplyDeleteYour card is loved......by me!
ReplyDeletelove the "messy" coloring look! adds so much to a simple card design!
ReplyDeletelove your background ... very nice!
ReplyDeleteFantastic background stamp. I like your color choices. TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing...
I love your background.
ReplyDeleteI throughly enjoyed this blog hop showcasing this kit. You are so lucky to be able to participate.
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with the heart background! It looks like you drew each heart by hand!
ReplyDeletea very pretty card!!
ReplyDeleteI love blue around the edges. It looks amazing.
ReplyDeletePretty card! Love all those hearts!
ReplyDeleteThis kit is so gorgeous, just love it! Just looking at the wonderful cards that have been made makes me happy!
ReplyDeleteEven though it may have been a quick watercolor, it looks amazing and is the perfect fit for that background stamp!
ReplyDeleteLovely card!
ReplyDeleteLove all those hearts!
ReplyDeleteI love this kit!
ReplyDeleteAmazing card!
ReplyDeleteI like the way you colored this one!
ReplyDeletesuper sweet design!
ReplyDeleteNice card, I love this background stamp!
ReplyDeleteCool idea to watercolor in some of the hearts in the background!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card! I love this kit and the add-ons too!
ReplyDeleteLovely, bold, beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteYes exactly!!! I love the French feel of it too, it makes me want to escape to Europe and just experience the world. In all seriousness, though, I love the card you made with the add on stamps set... It's so cute and I love the colors you chose!! :)
ReplyDeleteHearts are always fun and the way you have colored the hearts gives a feeling of all the heart just floating upward.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card - it is very light-hearted (no pun intended!). That loose look makes it seem like you hand sketched each of those hearts and coloured them by hand. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI dig you you used the heart background stamp and the blue accents really make the card pop I feel. I say very French! A fun card to create and view!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter went to Europe about 18months ago and I’m still yet to scrap an album for her. This kit would be absolutely perfect to do this. This kit would do justice to all of the amazing scenery of the wonderful countries that she was lucky enough to visit. Thank you for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteHi Libby - great card - love the look and I love how you adhered the vellum circle to the card. I am going to search my background stamps and see what I can come up with.
ReplyDeleteLibby, your card is very sweet and adorable. I love that background!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love what you did with the heart background stamp! So beautiful and a completely different look for this stamp! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo cute with all of the hearts.
ReplyDeleteLove the touch of vellum on this sweet card. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun card, love the loose coloring and the fun.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card - so fun! This is a great kit and I love all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love your card! The colors are just so pretty together! I really like that the hearts are not stamped perfectly as it can sometimes look harsh, this is such a nice, softer look.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card those multiple hearts look like bubbles. Thanks for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteReally like all the hearts. Such a cool look.
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