Today I'm so exciting to be participating in Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero blog hop! Today is the release of the April kit, which is a doozy, let me tell you!
This is the main kit, which is available HERE for $29.99 - isn't that flower just gorgeous? And the Paper Layering die that goes with it is SO pretty!
I actually used the add-on stamp set for my cards today, along with the watercolors from the main kit.
While you should definitely be able to get at least 2-3 fully colored images from each small dab of paint (there's a lot packed into that one little dab, let me tell you!), I hardly made a dent in my ? dab, though I used it color most of the panel.
For the center of the blue and grey flowers, I added clear Stickles. When they had dried, I didn't quite like the look, so I went in with some black watercolor - a cool way to stretch the use of your clear Stickles!
Here are my two lazy-crafter watercoloring cards (the first one over on the Hero Arts blog HERE)...
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Check out the Hero Arts blog for more ideas and more details on the kit and add-ons! The kit is available for a limited time only - once it's gone, it's gone.
Hero Arts is giving away one kit as a prize to one blog reader - selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop.
Thanks so much for stopping in and God bless!
SUPPLIES
Cardstock: Canson, Hero Arts Sea Layering papers
Stamps: Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero add-on
Ink: Hero Arts black, Danielle Smith watercolors, Versamark
Other: Hero Arts white embossing powder, clear Stickles
Tools: heat gun, water, paintbrush
Great cards and I love the flowers! Can't wait to get this kit. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteBoth the cards are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! Jo x
ReplyDeleteI'm a lazy crafter, too. Thanks for these beautiful ideas.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty are the colors you chose for the first card. those stamps are perfect for water coloring. I can hardly wait to try the Daniel Smith watercolors included with the kit.
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards, Clare!
ReplyDeleteFun cards!
ReplyDeletePretty card!
ReplyDeleteAdmire those of you who can create such gorgeous backgrounds. Both these cards are lovely.
ReplyDeleteAdmire those of you who can create such gorgeous backgrounds. Both these cards are lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteOOOH I love the Mother's Day set - so beautiful!! You rock.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty.....
ReplyDeleteLovely cards but the one with the grey flower just makes it pop! TFS!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely cards, from a talented artist, and a great kit!
ReplyDeleteNo Clare, YOU are amazing! As are your cards. Totally beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. Great idea to paint over Stickles!
ReplyDeletePretty card and great mix of colors!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are both lovely! Thanks so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeletecute cute but the second one is my favorite thank you for sharing your work
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards---thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Clare! Love your style!
ReplyDeleteNice cards ! Thanks for sharing !
ReplyDeleteLove how you colored the flowers. The embossed one is my favorite. TFS
ReplyDeleteThe color combinations are gorgeous! Thank you
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. The narrow strip of blue paper on the first card adds just the right punch. Love the understated look of the card on the Hero Art blog. Thanks
ReplyDeleteLove your watercolors. I am just starting to use the, so it's nice to see the different techniques. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love water coloring and would like to try doing more of it. This is card is so stunning. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLinda D.
Both so beautifully done!!!
ReplyDeleteyou are as amazing as your card
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty, pretty! And I love watercolor, too!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with this awesome set. Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card!!! This kit makes me believe that I too can watercolor!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards! Sure looks like that little dot of watercolor paint goes a long way - thanks for sharing your experience with the dot sheet as I have been intrigued by that concept.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful and I would love to be able to produce similar ones. Maybe being "lazy" is the secret?
ReplyDeleteI love your card design. Great color coordination. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely card made! This kit is simply amazing! Possibilities are endless! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are too funny, Clare! You made 2 cards, I wouldn't call that lazy, I'd call that artistic. LOL. Both are going to brighten someone's day. I love those blocks with the sentiments too, great way to add bold color that really stands out in your lovely water coloring.
ReplyDeleteThanks, craftqueen417 at yahoo
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Oh yeah gorgeous
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so pretty!!! Love this card kit:)
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! I can't wait to have a play with this kit!
ReplyDeleteAnnB
Love the Mother's Day card. Delicate and elegant.
ReplyDeleteThe white flower was a smart choice.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, especially love the soft yellow and blue florals.
ReplyDeleteI've always like the effect of one non colored element mixed in with the colored ones. So unique and eye catching. Really nice!
ReplyDeleteLove the contrast you created leaving the center flower white. It really stands out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLove the all over floral pattern, so pretty.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards! Love the designs!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely cards!! Stunning design!!
ReplyDeleteWOW, these cards are so amazing to look at. LOVE how you left the central flower black and grey. What an amazing idea. Thank you for the inspiration:)
ReplyDeleteVery nice card, love the style!!
ReplyDeleteStriking card designs, love them both!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully created and just gorgeous. Love both cards.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun and pretty card!!
ReplyDeletePretty cards--I especially love the emboss resist card!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty
ReplyDeleteLovely cards.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! LOVE the white with a touch of blue..so soft and elegant ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love the look of white embossing with water coloring.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are lovely. I like the lazy crafter idea.
ReplyDeleteLove the soft colors with white embossing!
ReplyDeleteLovely card and a great kit! :)
ReplyDeleteI am really loving this kit!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Thanks so much for sharing. I love, love the tip about adding watercolor over stickles!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, Clare! Love both styles :) and I think not masking them is also beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThe background on your Mother's Day card is stunning. I love the faint colors.
ReplyDeleteLove how you watercolored the flowers and background.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove these colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards--love the colors!
ReplyDeleteChris L.
Great cards. I love the two different color schemes - bright and soft. Beautiful! I think I need these stamps and dies to add onto the kit!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see some ideas for the add-on stamp set.
ReplyDeleteAmazing watercoloring and beautiful cards, love the soft one as well as the bright one!
ReplyDeleteYour cards look like they took hours to create, not quick and easy at all. Lovely!!
ReplyDeleteThe add add on kit is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThese are very beautiful! I am especially liking the white with blue card!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on your amazing cards.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love all the coloring but my fave is the white on blue. Had not seen these paints before but after seeing all the gorgeous coloring, they are at the top of my wish list.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love all the coloring but my fave is the white on blue. Had not seen these paints before but after seeing all the gorgeous coloring, they are at the top of my wish list.
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards. Love the colours
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty wash of colors. The soft blue and yellow is one of my fav color combos. Very pretty cards
ReplyDeleteI like watercoloring too but I get anal about it - I need to take a lesson from you and just let it flow! Pretty card!
ReplyDeleteLove the Mothers' Day card. Such subtle colouring.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards especially the Mother's Day one - so soft and pretty! I will have to use your tip about watercoloring stickles! Thanks
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards.
ReplyDeletejen dot barnard at btinternet dot com
Two unique creations using same stamp, perfect for Mothers day!
ReplyDeleteamazing...thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I really loved the sneak one that was on the HA blog over the weekend and love that patterned paper you created!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love the way you used the stamps.
ReplyDeleteLove your colors and designs. Simple yet elegant
ReplyDeleteClare, I'm new to your blog I'll definitely be back soon. Thank you for 2 beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards - love the soft blending of colors.
ReplyDeleteClare, both of your cards are sooo pretty!
ReplyDeleteTwo very elegant cards- love how the pink backgroud sets off the white flowers!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! TFS!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Amazing cards. Love that you showed two completely different kinds from same kit.
ReplyDeleteBoth very pretty cards!!
ReplyDeleteLove the style and contrast between the 2 cards. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove the combination of the pink and blue.
the big flower left uncolored really pops.
thanks for sharing.
THANK YOU, Clare. Yes, amazing colors on amazing flowers.
ReplyDeletebeautiful set of cards!!
ReplyDeletePretty set of cards.
ReplyDeleteOhh, such pretty colors. A pretty set of cards.
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty! Love
ReplyDeleteall that color.
Carla from Utah
Pretty cards, perfect for Spring!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely cards. I particularly like the idea of a colored background with a grayish flower. Thanks for hosting a fun giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love the Mother's Day card. It has a beautiful subtle impact. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBoth of the cards are pretty. I just love the Mother's Day card.
ReplyDeletePretty cards! Really love the white embossed design with the touch of blue!
ReplyDeletelove both of these and the white one with selective color is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards! This kit is so versatile!
ReplyDeleteI just love your "lazy" crafting cards. They are gorgeous.
ReplyDeletePretty cards with great designs!
ReplyDeleteThat's not lazy! You had to cut your paper, wet it, color it, decide how you were going to lay it out, decide which colors to use, which sentiment, how to mount, where to embellish. Whew, I'm tired and I don't even have my kit yet! Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like fun, though! Not lazy--just different! :) And it turned out really nice!
ReplyDeletei love the blue contrast strip pickin gup the blue accents in the card
ReplyDeleteNothing wrong with being a lazy crafter if you get results like these. I especially love the soft blues and yellows of you other card.
ReplyDeleteLove both cards 😄 I really like what you did with the glossy accents. I am in love with this kit 😄
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteThat card is so lovely! With a name like "Rose", I love flowers! Thanks and God bless! ILuvTheEucharist (at) aol.com
ReplyDeleteWow love both versions of the cards!!! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteJust love the soft blue and pastel yellow card. The white embossing just gives it such nice dimension but together it just works. So lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteThe pale yellow is my favorite. It can be used for multiple life events.
ReplyDeleteWho would have guessed you could get such a variety of looks with the same flower stamps?! These are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards! I am looking forward to trying these water colors
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, makes me think of spring!
ReplyDeleteWonderful watercoloring of your floral creation. I need more watercoloring practice. Have a BEE-utiful day!
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
So pretty! Love the no coloring on one flower!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Awesome stamp set too. Thank you so much for inspiring us. Have a great day. :)
ReplyDeleteYou rocked this set with your beautiful cards!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteLove the white flower in the center. Beautiful card. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh what a neat idea for both cards!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty how you used this kit.
ReplyDeleteThis is a cute card! I really like how you made the center flower white to it's the focus of the card!
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed at excellent work on all cards seen today but this one is just so breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteGreat dimension in these cards!
ReplyDeleteNice card.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great release!!!! I love this new kit! And your cards are absolutely gorgeus!!!!
ReplyDeletePretty cards. I think the watercolor dots are a great way to get started.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, this kit looks really fun!
ReplyDeleteLove how you added the stamp dots!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing! It's great to see s bold an soft option,
ReplyDeleteI love that Mother's Day card! So lovely!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous. You did a great job. I pinned. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/415386765612677230/
ReplyDeleteSQUEAL!! LOVING LOVING LOVING the New Kit!! Such BEAUTIFUL Designs!! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the Creations!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing pair of cards!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how much paint was in those little dots... TFS!
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