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My Monthly Hero Kit, July

07/13/2020

My Monthly Hero Kit, Hero Arts

Hello everyone! If you are new to my site you may not know, but I am a 110% beach girl, I am secretly (or not so secretly) a mermaid 😉 When my friend Libby mentioned to me that the July My Monthly Hero Kit was chocked full of ocean themed goodies and asked if I would want to create some inspiration, I, of course, said: “heck yes!” Be sure to read to the end to see the links for everyone on this hop and for GIVEAWAY details!

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Hero Arts, My Monthly Hero July 2020

I imagine that the kit is going to sell out FAST FAST FAST- so run.. don’t walk to get yours because once the kit is gone, it is… gone for good!

The value of the kit is $76.50 but only costs $34.99!  It includes:

  • 6″ x 8″ Clear Stamp Set
  • 9 Coordinating Frame Cuts
  • 1 Fancy Edge Die
  • 6 Sheets of Sticker Paper (2 each of Diamond Blue, Teal, Purple)
  • 5 Reactive Ink Cubes (Blue Hawaii, Splash, Pool Party, Key Lime Fizz, Taffy)
  • Coral Embossing Powder 0.5 oz.

Pre-order your kit today – we estimate kit shipping will begin Friday, July 17th, and continues throughout the following week.

There are some awesome add-ons that should hop into your cart too 🙂 Get them all here

Hero Arts, July Add-Ons

Ok, now onto some inspiration to jennable you!

Underwater Spotlight

Hero Arts, Deep Sea Background Cling

I used the new Deep Sea Background Cling stamp for this card. Since this stamp has a lot of detail, and images I decided to only watercolor a section of it, and spotlight that! Combined with Hero Arts, Stamp And Cuts Hello Coordinating Set for the sentiment. I stamped with Versafine Onyx Black and embossed with clear embossing powder. I then watercolored with regular Distress Inks. The sentiment is stacked, 4 layers with a glue tube and black cardstock. Lastly, I added a little gold stickles to the treasure that is waiting to be found.

 

You, Me & the Sea

Hero Arts, School of Fish Bold Prints

For this card, I used School of Fish Bold Prints stamp.  I ink blended with Distress Oxide inks. Then since this stamp is a red rubber stamp I did a fun technique. Laying the stamp rubber up, I spritzed it with a mixture of water and Lawn Fawn Liquid Stardust. I then placed my inked background face down onto the stamp. I rubbed all over the back of the ink blended background so that the stamp would press onto the card.  Since Distress Inks react with water it made the fish impression, and since I had Liquid Stardust in the water, the fish now shimmer and sparkle!

I stamped the images from the Sea Horse Color Layering set with Distress Oxide inks listed below, and then added some sequins and baubles.

Seahorse

  • Spun Sugar
  • Worn Lipstick
  • Picked Raspberry

Starfish

  • Scattered Straw
  • Wild Honey

Scallop Shell

  • Tumbled Glass
  • Broken China

Underwater Peek-a-Boo

For this card, I used the new Underwater Pattern Bold Prints and Deep Sea Messages paired with previously released Peek-a-Boo die.Hero Arts, Underwater Pattern Bold Prints

Hero Arts, Deep Sea Messages

I stamped the Underwater Pattern with Blueprint Sketch Distress Oxide on Distress Watercolor Cardstock, then using a wet paintbrush I painted in some of the images with other Distress Oxides. Since all of these react with water, the Blueprint Sketch mixed with the colors I was painting with. I knew this would happen, and planned for it when choosing colors. I love how this looks more underwater.

I then diecut the background with the Circular Peek-a-Boo die, and stamped all the fun images from Deep Sea Messages in the little openings. Love how fun this card is, little surprises behind each door!

For the sentiment I used “Sea You Soon” from Seas the Day Seagulls, and stamped it on a banner, layering it over a few of the doors. It’s ok if they all can’t open. Lastly, I added a few sequins here and there.

I hope these cards really inspired you and got your creative juices flowing! More importantly, I hope it really got you in the mood for summer! Remember the kit is going to sell out fast, so go get yours here: July My Monthly Hero Kit.
My Monthly Hero Kit, Hero Arts

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Giveaway

Hero Arts will give away one $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, July 19th at 11:59pm pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

Next on the hop is Jessica Frost-Ballas!!

The full hop list is:

Hero Arts

Amy Kolling

Channin Pelletier

Daniel West

Debi Adams

Emily Midgett

Ilina Crouse

Janette Kausen

Jenn Shurkus   <—– you are here

Jessica Frost-Ballas

Julee Tilman

Laurie Willison

Lydia Fiedler

Maria Willis

Mariana Grigsby

Michelle Short

Mindy Eggen

Nichol Spohr

Seeka

Yana Smakula

Supplies Used

Supplies I used are linked throughout the post. Click on the picture and you will be taken to the product. I use affiliate links when available which means if you make a purchase I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

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Hero Arts, My Monthly Hero July 2020
Hero Arts, My Monthly Hero July 2020
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Hero Arts, July Add-Ons
Hero Arts, July Add-Ons
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HA
Hero Arts, Deep Sea Background Cling
Hero Arts, Deep Sea Background Cling
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HA
Hero Arts, School of Fish Bold Prints
Hero Arts, School of Fish Bold Prints
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HA
Hero Arts, Underwater Pattern Bold Prints
Hero Arts, Underwater Pattern Bold Prints
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HA
Hero Arts, Deep Sea Messages
Hero Arts, Deep Sea Messages
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HA
Hero Arts, Stamp And Cuts HELLO Coordinating Set
Hero Arts, Stamp And Cuts HELLO Coordinating Set
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SSS | HA
Hero Arts, Color Layering Seahorse
Hero Arts, Color Layering Seahorse
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SSS | HA
Hero Arts, Seas The Day Seagulls
Hero Arts, Seas The Day Seagulls
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SSS | HA
Hero Arts, Circular Peek-a-Boo
Hero Arts, Circular Peek-a-Boo
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SSS | HA
Studio Katia, Iridescent Bubbles
Studio Katia, Iridescent Bubbles
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SSS
Studio Katia CRYSTAL CLEAR Fusion Sequins
Studio Katia CRYSTAL CLEAR Fusion Sequins
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SSS
Tim Holtz, Mermaid Lagoon Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Mermaid Lagoon Distress Ink
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide
Tim Holtz, Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Picked Raspberry Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Picked Raspberry Distress Ink
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Mustard Seed
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Mustard Seed
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Therm O Web, Purple Tape
Therm O Web, Purple Tape
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SSS
Distress Oxide Ink Pad Worn Lipstick
Distress Oxide Ink Pad Worn Lipstick
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Spun Sugar Distress Oxide
Tim Holtz, Spun Sugar Distress Oxide
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Wild Honey
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Wild Honey
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Lawn Fawn, Everyday Sentiment Banners
Lawn Fawn, Everyday Sentiment Banners
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SSS | LF
Tim Holtz, Peacock Feathers Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Peacock Feathers Distress Ink
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Broken China
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Broken China
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Tea Dye Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Tea Dye Distress Ink
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SSS | Ranger

Distress Oxide, Peacock Feathers
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Wilted Violet Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Wilted Violet Distress Ink
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Hickory Smoke Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Hickory Smoke Distress Ink
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Speckled Egg Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Speckled Egg Distress Ink
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SSS | Ranger
Hero Arts, Misti Mini Black
Hero Arts, Misti Mini Black
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SSS | HA
Tim Holtz, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
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SSS
Lawn Fawn, Black Licorice 8.5 x 11 Cardstock
Lawn Fawn, Black Licorice 8.5 x 11 Cardstock
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SSS | LF
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Mermaid Lagoon
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Mermaid Lagoon
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide, Blueprint Sketch
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide, Blueprint Sketch
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Wilted Violet
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Wilted Violet
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Scattered Straw Distress Oxide
Tim Holtz, Scattered Straw Distress Oxide
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Distress Oxide, Tumbled Glass
Distress Oxide, Tumbled Glass
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Crushed Olive
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Crushed Olive
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SSS | Ranger
Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
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SSS | LF
Rainbow Glue Tube Holder
Rainbow Glue Tube Holder
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Shurkus
Glue Tube Holder
Glue Tube Holder
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Shurkus
Distress Watercolor Cardstock
Distress Watercolor Cardstock
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SSS | Ranger
Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
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SSS
Fiskars Microtip Scissors
Fiskars Microtip Scissors
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SSS
Ranger Paintbrush Set
Ranger Paintbrush Set
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SSS
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
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SSS | LF
Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
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Shurkus
Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case
Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case
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SSS | LF
3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 0.25 Inch Adhesive Glue Gun
3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 0.25 Inch Adhesive Glue Gun
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SSS
Ranger, Heat Tool
Ranger, Heat Tool
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SSS | Ranger
Tombow, Mono Adhesive Dots Dispenser - Permanent
Tombow, Mono Adhesive Dots Dispenser – Permanent
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SSS | LF
Tombow, Mono Adhesive Dots Refill Cartridges - Permanent
Tombow, Mono Adhesive Dots Refill Cartridges – Permanent
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SSS | LF
Altenew, Mini Blossom Die Cut machine
Altenew, Mini Blossom Die Cut machine
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SSS
Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
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SSS
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Comments

  1. Laurie A Black says

    July 19, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    Beautiful cards! The spotlight coloring technique is perfect for the detailed background stamp.

    Reply
  2. Karen Judy says

    July 19, 2020 at 11:42 am

    Your card designs are so unique and fantastic. I love the peek-a-boo card. I like the stamp with all the little images but was wondering how to use it. Thanks for sharing your designs!!

    Reply
  3. Art_of_albara says

    July 19, 2020 at 8:21 am

    Really nice cards. I order the background stamp and I can be quite impatient for coloring. Thanks for sharing this idea of coloring just a part of it. 🙂 The gold treasure is a great idea ! 🙂
    I love that you used the seahorse on the second card, I’m in love with it as I had the chance, for my first scuba dive to meet one. The other background stamp is so well colored. Bravo ! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Erika Rusch says

    July 19, 2020 at 12:03 am

    I loved seeing the background stamps in action on these cards.

    Reply
  5. Lauryne Cunningham says

    July 18, 2020 at 3:27 pm

    Wow! Gorgeous cards! I love your peek-a-boo card! Beautiful coloring on all your cards!

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  6. Kelsey Thomas says

    July 18, 2020 at 8:43 am

    Awesome cards! I love how you have a panel of color on the first card. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Judy says

    July 16, 2020 at 10:05 pm

    Beautiful, colorful cards!

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  8. Debby Green says

    July 16, 2020 at 5:32 pm

    Great cards! So fun and creative!

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  9. K. Eley says

    July 16, 2020 at 3:01 am

    All three are fantastic cards!! Have to remember the spotlight technique! Very fun, thanks for sharing!

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  10. Ummekulsum says

    July 15, 2020 at 9:28 pm

    Love all three cards. And the one with the spotlight technique looks amazing!

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  11. mary ann says

    July 15, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    love the underwater scene stamp. thanks for coloring it in.

    Reply
  12. Carol Wortman says

    July 15, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    I am enjoying this hop so much… and now to meet a mermaid… so much fun! The add ons are so fintastic! The entire kit is great!

    Reply
  13. Miriam Prantner says

    July 15, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    Love your cards, especially the one with that School of Fish background, so pretty!

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  14. Jeanne Beam says

    July 15, 2020 at 2:11 pm

    Awesome cards! Love the peek-a-boo card and the gorgeous background..
    Thanks so much for sharing.

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  15. MJ1067 says

    July 15, 2020 at 12:27 am

    That cyclone school of fish stamp makes such a cool backgrounf, I love the look on your card.

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  16. Cynthia O. says

    July 15, 2020 at 12:14 am

    They are all fabulous designs, Jenn. I especially like the spotlight design. Very effective!

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  17. Tina Anderson says

    July 14, 2020 at 11:11 pm

    Great cards! Love the contrast between the black & white and the colors!

    Reply
  18. Beth G says

    July 14, 2020 at 10:54 pm

    I loved the peekaboo card! Your cards are always so beautiful!

    Reply
  19. sharon gullikson says

    July 14, 2020 at 7:54 pm

    I like how the scene comes to life with color….nice

    Reply
  20. Cyndi Morris says

    July 14, 2020 at 4:37 pm

    Wonderful cards. I especially love the first one — that underwater spotlight is amazing.

    Reply
  21. Arlene says

    July 14, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    Love it all!

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  22. Carol McCready says

    July 14, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    Love your cards! Those messages are adorable.

    Reply
  23. Donna Hitz says

    July 14, 2020 at 1:36 pm

    Such a great Monthly Hero! Love your Circular Peekaboo card is so cute!

    Reply
  24. Julie Wexler says

    July 14, 2020 at 10:20 am

    My goodness, Jenn, you went to town! I love the bright colors on the spotlight and what a clever use of the peekaboos on the final card. I’m loving this kit- so many marvelous items to get crafty with!

    Reply
  25. Helen F says

    July 14, 2020 at 9:37 am

    Wonderful cards with super clever designs, Jenn! I love the Underwater Bold Print with all the Peek a Boo windows!! Thanks for the inspiration!! 🙂

    Reply
  26. Denise Bryant says

    July 14, 2020 at 2:33 am

    Beautiful cards! I am really loving this pretty kit and all of the fabulous add-ons!

    Reply
  27. Scraporcraft says

    July 14, 2020 at 12:10 am

    Nice ideas for scene creation. I like the color idea.

    Reply
  28. Nancy Knapp says

    July 13, 2020 at 11:47 pm

    I love the “hello” card! Such a wonderful scene!

    Reply
  29. Janet Trapp says

    July 13, 2020 at 11:04 pm

    Really enjoying this release and all the awesome inspiration on this hop❣️💞

    Reply
  30. Peg Frushour says

    July 13, 2020 at 10:58 pm

    Your cards are wonderful…I loved the peek-a-boo card!!

    Reply
  31. Marisela Delgado says

    July 13, 2020 at 10:33 pm

    So beautiful! Gorgeous cards!

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  32. Betty Grandt says

    July 13, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    Like your cards

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  33. Dawn Jones says

    July 13, 2020 at 9:03 pm

    I love this background, thank ypu for showing it off so beautifully. And your peek a boo card is fun!

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  34. Kailash says

    July 13, 2020 at 9:03 pm

    Beautiful cards, love the peek-a-boo designed card!

    Reply
  35. Stephanie VR Burns says

    July 13, 2020 at 8:56 pm

    Why is it all so beautiful?! I want all these background stamps, this is such an amazing release!

    Reply
  36. Leanne in Cali says

    July 13, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    Love these new background stamps and the cards you created! Thanks for sharing with us!!

    Reply
  37. Jayme Fisher says

    July 13, 2020 at 7:35 pm

    I really enjoyed your cards! I got to learn about some new products I haven’t seen before. Thank you.

    Reply
  38. Barbara Martin says

    July 13, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    Your cards are so beautiful! I especially love the colored background on top of the black and white background. Well, also the peek a boo card….

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  39. Joyce says

    July 13, 2020 at 6:57 pm

    Really wonderful cards. I especially like the little windows.

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  40. Cassie says

    July 13, 2020 at 6:18 pm

    That’s a great use of the fish background! I also like how toyou did the spotlight card – sometimes those stamps are so busy it’s hard to appreciate them.

    Reply
  41. Christina M Dauven says

    July 13, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    These cards are really neat and unique compared to other hop cards beautiful job.

    Reply
  42. Carolyn R says

    July 13, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    I love your swirl of fishes around your seahorse, very pretty.

    Reply
  43. Sara N says

    July 13, 2020 at 6:01 pm

    Holy cow what a creative way to use the peakaboo die! LOVE IT!

    Reply
  44. Judy Inukai says

    July 13, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    Awesome cards. Love your spotlight card.

    Reply
  45. Meghan Kennihan says

    July 13, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    These are amazing! I love the underwater scene and the peek-a-boo card WOW

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  46. Lagene says

    July 13, 2020 at 5:39 pm

    Great release! Awesome creations, especially the underwater spotlit card!

    Reply
  47. Cindy Holmes says

    July 13, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    WOW your cards are so beautiful! I really love how fun and whimsical they are!

    Reply
  48. Rebecca says

    July 13, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    Beautiful cards!

    Reply
  49. Jackie S says

    July 13, 2020 at 5:07 pm

    Beautiful cards – can’t work out if I prefer the deep sea background cling or the school of fish cling stamps, or anything else, come to that 🙂

    Reply
  50. Linda Gorman says

    July 13, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    Your cards are amazing. I love them all❤️

    Reply
  51. Deborah Jenkins says

    July 13, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    Love your cards! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  52. Mary Holshouser says

    July 13, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    Love the peek-a-boo stamps.
    The underwater theme is fun.
    The seahorse is wonderful.
    thanks for sharing
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    Reply
  53. Lori says

    July 13, 2020 at 2:12 pm

    Love, love what you did with this month’s kit! Can’t wait to receive mine.

    Reply
  54. Queen Mary says

    July 13, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    OK Jenn, great minds, I too plan to use the Underwater Pattern Bold Prints for the peek-a-boo sentiments! You are clearly a genius!! I love that you did spot light coloring on the Deep Sea Background stamp, very clever way to use that stamp! Your cards are great! TFS

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  55. Jodi Warren says

    July 13, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    Great cards. Love the colors you used for all of them. Really creative.

    Reply
  56. Vivian Swain says

    July 13, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    I love your creativity on different techniques. I love the underwater spotlight and I will try it soon.

    Reply

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