Hola! Today I’m going Latin with the latest My Monthly Hero stamps and dies by Hero Arts. Since there are three current challenges for flowers, I chose that lovely floral die cut and the dancing mouse with flowers in her hair.
When unpacking the stamps and dies I noticed the packaging cardstock was quite pretty and, since it measures 8.5″x 6.5″, cutting it in half gave me enough for a card
I’m going to take a moment to weigh in on the new Therm-o-Web/iCraft Purple tape. I’d heard so much positive buzz about it and I always have a tough time with everything else I’ve tried to hold my dies in place… I have to say: I HIGHLY recommend this tape! It’s the perfect weight and tack for this job!! No, I don’t get any commissions from anyone for saying that. I just thought you might like to know. : )
I wanted the flowers of the die cut frame to stand out against the pretty, but busy background, so I tried filling them in with Nuvo Crystal Drops. The first layer was too transparent. After the second layer, I colored them a little darker with Copic markers to make them pop.
Another one of the challenges called for sparkle and shine… I gave their outfits and the die cut flowers plenty of accents that sparkle and shine…and even their shoes shine! (I added them to the flamenco dancing mouse with Crystal drops and Stickles.)
These cute mice just make me smile!
Materials used:
- Hero Arts My Monthly Hero April 2018 (MH0418C) stampsv dies, and packaging
- Hero Arts My Monthly Hero ink cube: Fiesta Red, Fiesta Yellow
- Tsukineko Memento dye ink: Tuxedo Black
- Copic markers: C1,3; G02; R20; RV04Y08, 13, 15;YR02, 04
- Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops: Gloss Ripened Pumpkin, Gloss Ebony Black, Silver Lining
- Ranger Stickles: Frosted Lace and Tropical Tangering
- Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents
- Core’dinations Cardstock: White, yellow and orange
- Scotch permanent adhesive dots
- Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares
- Simply Defined “Stay Put” glue
I’m playing along with the following challenges – click on any one of them for more information on how you can join the fun:
- A Blog Named Hero – Put a Flower on It
- a2z Scrapbooking April 2018 Challenge: Flower Power
- Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Sparkle and Shine
- Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Flower Power
~D.Ann
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Great card D.Ann and I love the embellishments you added especially the glitter on the mice. So fun and Latin! Thanks for playing along with us at A Blog Named Hero.
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You really carried the fiesta theme all through your card – and I love the glitzy touches! Thank you for playing with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!
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Oh, I love that you used the packaging material because you’re right about it being too pretty to throw away. You made the most of it with the die, Nuvo drops and stickles and that adorable dancing mouse couple. The colors give this card the perfect festive feel.
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You have unbelievable talent. It is absolutely beautiful.
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Such a fun and festive background! Thank you so much (or should I say Muchas Gracias) for playing along with us in the Flower Power Challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog 🙂
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This is Karen Bull, a design team member from A Blog Named Hero. Really, really love that background – there is so much interest in it – beautiful! Thank you for playing along in this month’s challenge. Follow me on instagram @karenzbull
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Glorious! So festive. Great choices of paper, shimmer, shine, color. Everything goes so well together. Thanks for joining us at a2z Scrapbooking.
sue
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Fun and cute. So glad you joined us at A2Z Scrapbooking.
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Looks great. The mice are so cute, especially the outfits 😀
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