Hi there! It’s the first Monday of the new month, so that means it’s time to release a new My Monthly Hero kit. You should have arrived here from Debi Adams, and your next stop is Ilina Crouse. This month’s kit is an ode to one of the harbingers of spring: the cherry blossom.
This month’s kit includes: 6″ x 8″ Clear Stamp Set, 5 Coordinating Frame Cuts, 5 Ink Cubes (Green Hills, Field Greens, Dusty Blue, Rose Madder, Cotton Candy), 6 5.5″x 8.5″ Sheets of Cardstock (2 each of Peony, Kiwi and Mist), and Pink Puff Embossing Powder 0.5 oz. Such a beautiful kit, filled with a beautiful color scheme! And there are some absolutely stunning add-ons this month, which you can check out here. I’ve combined the main kit with one of the beautiful new Waves and Clouds Bold Prints for my project today, so let’s get started with the details!
I began by stamping the beautiful cherry blossom image from the main kit on a white oval using Soft Blossom, Ultra Pink, and Soft Brown inks, adding the beautiful grassy hill with Soft Olive and Forever Green inks. I also added a bit of blue blending around the edge for some “sky” using blending brushes and Dusty Blue ink.
Next, I heat embossed the lovely new Waves and Clouds Bold Prints on some Peony cardstock using White Satin Pearl embossing powder. I blended a little Soft Blossom in the corner of the embossed panel, as well, to help add more contrast to the stamped background.
I layered the stamped oval on a slightly larger oval (both cut using the Oval Infinity Dies) cut from some Palm cardstock, then adhered them to the heat embossed card front using foam adhesive. I added a twine bow and some coordinating pink enamel dots for even more texture.
Well, that’s all for my project today! Now, to celebrate this latest My Monthly Hero release, Hero Arts is giving away a $50 shopping spree to one lucky commenter! All you have to do to be eligible to win is leave a comment on each stop on the hop. The more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win! Your next stop is Ilina Crouse. You can also head back to the Hero Arts blog to get the full hop list!
Note: For this month only (due to production delays) we will begin shipping the kit on March 16th, and will continue throughout the next week.
Lovely card! The scene is so serene. Starting to wish I’d ordered that background stamp when I ordered my kit. It really adds to the Asian feel of the card. Thanks for sharing!
Your card is beautiful. I really love this kit and that cherry blossom tree.
Love using the oval and background stamp to add dimension.
Beautiful! I definitely need that background stamp 😉
Gorgeous creation, great Kit! I especially love the embossed background for this lovely tree!
I just love the embossed background of the card.
I love how you used that background stamp to surround the oval scene! Beautiful!
OMG this is just so beautiful!
Mot sure if my post went through so I will try again. This is absolutely lovely, I love the freshness of spring.
Such a beautiful card! I’m getting so inspired by all the pink cherry blossom cards.
Your card is so pretty. I love all that pink.
Such an elegant card design!
Stunning card. Really, just lovely. No words to express how much I love this card. tyfs
Lovely card. This place seems to quiet, I would like to go there. 🙂 You’ve created a peacful scene. Brilliant !
Oh what a lovely thank you card. Love the use of the oval cut out
I love your card! I can’t wait to get my kit!!
GORGEOUS card, Emily.
Wow, I didn’t think to use waves background in pink, but it so works!
Love it. So beautiful.
Your card is quite stunning . I love everything about it. Thanks for sharing.
I totally agree with Darlene! I will definitely be adding the Waves and Clouds Bold Prints to my collection of background stamps. Can’t get enough of them!
love the background – perfect for the front panel – great design
So beautiful, Emily! I love the color choices & the gorgeous background! The ovals really make the awesome scene stand out. Great design!
Such a gorgeous card! Love the background and the scene you created. Thanks so much for sharing…
What a beautiful scene and I love the paper background you used!
WOW love the background with the oval …AWESOME!!!
Very elegant, and I like the oval shape
Very pretty, love the oval. Thanks for sharing.
Your Cherry Tree is so beautiful, and it takes me home to the early summers in Montana when we are surrounded by pink blossoms.
Very soft, romantic card. This kit almost demands pink, and you’ve done that very well.
Your card is stunning! I love the color choices-especially those greens. I wasn’t sure about that background stamp, but it does make a fantastic background when used this way.
Hi Emily,
Great use of Marches My Monthly Hero by Hero Arts.
The Cherry Blossom Tree looks so nice on the oval, and the black frame is a real nice touch.
Take care,
Violet
Love the pink so much!
I like the darker layer of grass and how well the path shows up.
After seeing your card, I am thankful I ordered that background stamp.
Absolutely gorgeous! Love your card ♥
Such a pretty card! Love the background !
This card is stunning. Reminds me of a beautiful decor in a high end Asian restaurant. Maybe even a mirror image on a wallpapered wall. Very pretty.
Love the embossing!! Beautiful colors! Thanks for sharing!
So pretty!
Very beautiful thank you card! Nicely done.
Gorgeous card. Nice to see that background match with te image.
Valerija xx
I just LOVE that awesome tree! It is so pretty and bright, and it looks amazing!
Warm Hugs!
Michele K. Henderson
crimsonowl@comcast.net
Your beautiful pink background looks amazing behind the cute little scene! Thanks so much for the inspiration! 🙂
Beautiful background and I like the soft pink hues. Great new kit this month from Hero Arts.
Beautiful card, lovely colors too.
Wonderful creative inspiration
This card is stunning. The background stamp makes the card.
Your rich colors look amazing. I LOVE the Asian theme
So very pretty.
Your card looks so pretty!
Gorgeous card, splendid embossed background!
How gorgeous!! That background looks fabulous with this image!
Great idea to put the main design in an oval. Love the way it makes it ‘pop’ from the background.
Love the placement you have done with oval, beautiful card!!
Love how you used the waves and clouds on the base of your card, it really accents the main design.
Lovely card. I’m a big fan of that background stamp you colored in pink!
I like the colors and the background.
Your card is beautiful!
love the background most!
Such a beautiful card – love your creativity so inspiring!
Love the white satin pearl with the background stamp. Lovely design.
What a pretty card! I’m eager to give it a try- love the background stamp embossed with the satin pearl ep! Thanks for sharing & inspiring!
Another gorgeous card, Emily. I love the beautiful colors and the layout is amazing.
Beautiful card. Love the background you used on this card. Thank you.
Such a peaceful, calm, serene card! absolutely love it
Beautiful card. I love that background stamp
Beautiful card. The scene with the background stamp is perfection. I think so many others agree.
Beautiful card! That background is stunning.
Charming card, the gold embossed background is just perfect.
Oups, I meant to say the Pearl embossed background.
That Waves and Clouds background in that color make a great background for that scene!
This is really pretty!
Love, LOVE your pretty pink card! Just beautiful!
So pretty. Love the tree color.
i love the background
Amazing card ! I love the background! Thank you for sharing