Hello, I hope the sun is shining on you today! Did you know that Hero Arts has a monthly challenge? I was unaware or, I may have just forgotten, the verdict is still out. Anyways, for the month of July, the challenge is Here Comes the Sun. Do you know they give out two $50 gift cards to two winners? I think that is terrific! All you have to do for this challenge is use at least one Hero Arts product on your card. Easy right? You all know that I am totally smitten with Hero Arts card kit from last month, so it didn’t take long to figure out what products I was going to use on my sun-shiny card.
Few Card Details: This was one of those cards that had oodles of mistakes from the get-go. First, I forgot to leave the spot for the reflection free of color when I was ink-blending my water, I decided to only use one of the water stamps and make my own background first. I thought an easy fix would be to heat emboss it in yellow( it is the closest color I had). It didn’t look very good in yellow, so I took an orange Copic marker and colored over it. That looked horrific. Luckily while making dinner, I thought, how about gold glitter. Yay! That did the trick! Now, don’t even get me started on the sun. I won’t bore you with all those crazy details. Luckily the die set came with a sun, so I could make one out of paper, ink blend it to the perfect color, and glue it over top.
Card Supplies: Hero Arts Card Kit for June has all the things I used on this card, except the Hibiscus Die is from The Greetery, and the sentiment is from MFT. I used a mix of inks from Simon Says Stamps and Oxides as well. I am really enjoying the SSS inks and I have recently been hooked on the Oxide color-Evergreen Bough.
I certainly appreciate you coming by and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day. You have plenty of time to play along at Hero Arts too! Nanc’
July 19, 2023 at 9:22 am
This is AMAZING! I see another winner with this beauty 👍
July 19, 2023 at 9:43 am
Troubles or not this turned out fantastic, Nancy. I love looking through the silhouetted palms at the sunset and glittery reflection on the water. The flower is the perfect accent.
July 19, 2023 at 10:08 am
Thanks, Bobby!
July 19, 2023 at 10:16 am
Your card turned out great. Love the relaxing scene with the silhouettes. TFS
July 19, 2023 at 4:20 pm
Thanks sweetie!
July 19, 2023 at 11:20 am
You know I love gold and a bit of glitter, Nancy – it seems perfect for this gorgeous scene. Restful and serene, love it!
July 19, 2023 at 12:35 pm
I am so glad you stuck with it and got there in the end. Fabulous card xx
July 19, 2023 at 4:19 pm
Thanks so much, Hilary!
July 19, 2023 at 1:18 pm
Such a dramatic and stunning card! If I hadn’t read all the details about the difficulties I would have never known.
July 19, 2023 at 4:19 pm
It was one problem after another but I refused to waste a beautiful background! 😝
July 19, 2023 at 5:58 pm
All of the headaches were worth it, Nancy because this is spectacular! The colors are amazing. You have me wanting to go back to the beach in Mexico!
July 19, 2023 at 6:50 pm
If you go I’m going too! Thanks!
July 20, 2023 at 7:39 am
Gorgeous – love the vibrant colours!
August 5, 2023 at 7:30 am
Absolutely stunning! Thanks for entering our challenge!
August 6, 2023 at 11:52 am
Love the glitter on the water … so glad you joined us at the Hero Arts Stay Crafty Challenge.
August 12, 2023 at 5:29 pm
I absolutely LOVE your card! What a gorgeous scene, I wish I was there!!! Congrats on winning design team favorite, you deserve it!
August 12, 2023 at 6:46 pm
Thanks for letting me know! I hadn’t checked yet as I just returned from Vacation. I appreciate your kind words too!