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Hero Arts February My Monthly Hero Countdown, Day 2

30 Jan

Good morning!  We’re continuing the Hero Arts February My Monthly Hero Countdown today and I’m sharing a bright and cheery card using this gorgeous new kit!

Hero Arts February 2021 My Monthly Hero Kit by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

I just love the overall feel of this kit!  It’s just perfect for tropical daydreams! I decided to keep my card simple (and one layer!) with some cheery ink-blending and copic coloring!  First I stamped the palm trees, coconuts, and umbrella and used masks of post-it notes to add layers to my stamping.  Then I blended Creamsicle, Fruit Punch, Berry Smoothie, and Grape Slush reactive inks across the top of my panel to create my sky.  I masked off a middle section and blended Splash, Pool Party, and Blue Raspberry for my ocean.

Hero Arts February 2021 My Monthly Hero Kit by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

Once the ink was dry I removed the masks and colored my images with copic markers.  I wanted my coloring to be a little whimsical and relaxed so most of my blending is much less subtle than normal and I think it fits the images nicely.  And since it’s hard to fussy cut the palm tree masks perfectly there are little spots where white shows through…I actually kinda think it helps give them some natural “highlights.”  After I finished coloring I added a few more accents with a white gel pen.  Then I stamped a sentiment from the kit with embossing ink and heat-embossed it with white embossing powder to finish my card!

And that’s it for me!  Head over to the Hero Arts blog for more inspiration using the February My Monthly Hero kit all weekend long!!  And then I’ll be back Monday with a slightly less peaceful card using the kit!

For a chance to win a kit before you can buy it, just leave a comment on this (and every) Countdown to Creativity post. We’ll randomly draw one lucky winner from all the comments left across all countdown posts. The winner will be announced first thing Monday morning, February 1st, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!

Thanks so much for visiting and enjoy the rest of your weekend

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  1. Carole Parias says

    January 30, 2021 at 11:15 pm

    Love this card, the colors are beautiful and the layout gives a nice dimensional look.

    Reply
  2. Denise Barney says

    January 31, 2021 at 12:37 am

    I love it! Glad you didn’t obsessmover fussy cutting the palm trees. 😎

    Reply
  3. VCKR says

    January 31, 2021 at 12:57 am

    Your beach scene with that sky is dazzling. So picturesque.

    Reply
  4. Marisela Delgado says

    January 31, 2021 at 1:09 am

    Gorgeous background and colors!

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  5. Marisela Delgado says

    January 31, 2021 at 1:10 am

    Sure wish I could go to Hawaii. Or anywhere for that matter. haha haha

    Reply
  6. dori says

    January 31, 2021 at 2:10 am

    What an absolutely gorgeous scene card! Love it!

    Reply
  7. Carla Hundley says

    January 31, 2021 at 2:15 am

    Just gorgeous inking!
    Love the scene.
    Carla from Utah

    Reply
  8. vivianswain says

    January 31, 2021 at 2:41 am

    I love your beautiful beach scene with awesome background coloring.

    Reply
  9. Debby Peng says

    January 31, 2021 at 5:40 am

    Beautiful ink blending!

    Reply
  10. StarSpry says

    January 31, 2021 at 11:22 am

    Wow! What a fun card! I just love how you ink blended the sky and water. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Marcella Chavez says

    January 31, 2021 at 11:53 am

    Gorgeous cards, love the beautiful colors.

    Reply
  12. Wendy Dillon says

    January 31, 2021 at 11:56 am

    Love the scene building you have done here! Gorgeous!

    Reply
  13. Mary Lehett says

    January 31, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    Jessica, your card is a perfect tropical scene. You work magic with ink blending.

    Reply
  14. Brandi Case says

    January 31, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    I love this card and the tropical vibe. And that sandy beach. And the palm trees. And those amazing colors. Love!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  15. Gail Scott says

    January 31, 2021 at 12:57 pm

    Love love the sky on this card and the scene you created – beautiful!

    Reply
  16. Yolanda F. says

    January 31, 2021 at 9:01 pm

    I love the beach. That is amazing. This is a wonderful fun card.

    Reply
  17. Nancy Knapp says

    January 31, 2021 at 9:08 pm

    I love how colorful your card is! The coconut drinks are adorable! Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Virginia Ellison says

    January 31, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    Jessica, this is such a beautiful card with all the bright colors and I want to be under those palm trees right now. We have snow today….BRRRR…….

    Reply
  19. Lisa says

    January 31, 2021 at 11:00 pm

    I love this card! I feel like I am there!

    Reply
  20. karenajo says

    January 31, 2021 at 11:02 pm

    Beautiful card and such a wonderful scene! Even though it is only one layer, your coloring and blending gave it a lot of dimension! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  21. Adonya S. says

    February 5, 2021 at 8:48 pm

    Absolutely love these colors! Such dimension for a one layer card too! Fantastic, thank you! It

    Reply
  22. tara prince says

    August 25, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    so gorgeous!!

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