Hello, crafty friends! I’m pleased as punch to officially announce that I’ve joined the amazing Hero Arts Creative Team. I am still pinching myself. Make sure to check out the Hero Arts blog as they announce a new member – yes, that’s me- today.
Here is what I came up with right after I received a design team box full of Hero Arts products last week:
I made a fun encouragement card using ombre background and color layering. Two fishes exploring the sea with fearless! Don’t they look so ambitious? While making the card, I realized that how much I missed this kind of cards. Something witty, catchy, and creative!
I love to tell a story with the images I put together for my card. To help you understand what I mean, I made a photo collage with 9 samples:
9 Creative Card Ideas with Storytelling
- Column 1: Meowday, Elephant , Rainbow Umbrella
- Column 2: I Love You, Ruff Day, Love Potion
- Column 3: Hello Friend, Oops, Hearts Shaker
If you want more details of any of these projects, please click the links above.
I had so much fun making this card, and really love how it turned out. I also made a video tutorial showing you how I created my card. You can watch it here or in HD on YouTube :
How to Make an Encouragement Card with Color Layering & Ombre Background
- Stamp the wave pattern from Wave Pattern Background using Ombre Tide Pool to Navy ink.
- Stamp the fishes from Color Layering Goldfish stamp set and die cut them using coordinating dies. (Inks used for big fish : Pale Tomato and Crimson, small fish : Soft Cantaloupe and Pale Tomato)
- Make a couple of slits using a kraft knife and put the die cut fishes in the slits using foam squares.
- Ink the colors along the edge of A2 sized top folding card using Ombre ink and sponge dauber.
- Mount the background panel on the card front using a double sided tape.
- White emboss the sentiment from the Dare To Dream stamp set using white embossing powder.
- Add some Glossy Accents to the eyes and finish off the card with clear gemstones.
That’s all I have for today! I hope you enjoyed seeing my card and got some inspiration. Thanks so much for stopping by. Happy crafting!
Mayholic in Crafts 
YAY!! BIG CONGRTULATIONS, May. So happy for you my dear friend 🙂
Beautiful card, btw!
Hi May! Congratulations on your creative team news! I have been a huge fan of your work since you were on the Neat & Tangled blog. Today’s card is as stunning as always!
Wow, congratulations May! Well deserved!
There isn’t a person I can think of that is more deserving of this spot!! May!!! Congratulations! Now I’m off to watch you create this darling, story-telling, scene! xx
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Congratulations! Look forward to seeing your Hero Arts projects.
Congratulations May! SO exciting!!!
That is so exciting! Can’t wait to see what you create with Hero Arts!
A well deserved honour, May! So happy for you. Exciting times ahead.
Wonderful card. Congrats so happy for you and us (more projects/blogs to enjoy!).
Congrats, you deserve it and great card to start. Can’t wait to see what else you create. 🙂
yahooooooooo!!!!!!!
Congratulations May! I’m looking forward to seeing your work on the Hero Arts blog.
Wonderful news!! Congratulations. LOVE your card – it is amazing, and your style is so very unique 🙂
Yes, I did love your video, but LOVE your card more. What an amazing & encouraging story you’ve told…and one that’s so beautifully colored. Your English is coming along very well.
This is so pretty! Love the card – the colors are so beautiful, and I love the scene! Welcome to the team!! SO happy to have you!! 🙂
Hi May ~ So excited for you!! Congratulations!! Good to know that Hero Arts now knows you’re aMAYzing too!! ~HUGS~
Congratulations May!!
Congratulations, May!! It’s a great pleasure to see your storytelling card again!!!
I hadn’t realized this – congratulations!!! Just stalking your blog for inspiration! LOL