Throughout the month of May, I will be sharing all sorts of nautical creations! So be sure to follow along, and Happy Mermay!
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 May My Monthly Hero Kit had an ocean theme 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!
Once I started creating with the kit, and the add-ons I couldn’t stop! The creative juices were flowing and before I knew it, it was 2 am and I had created NINE cards to share with you!
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The value of the kit is $70 but only costs $34.99! It includes:
- 6” x 8” Clear Stamp Set
- 12 Coordinating Frame Cuts
- Intens-ified Black Ink Cube
- Contour Ink Cube
- Turquoise Sparkle Embossing Powder, 0.5 oz.
- 2 5.5″ x 8.5″ Sheets Rose Quartz Cardstock
- 2 5.5″ x 8.5″ Sheets Quartz Pearlescent Cardstock
- 3 5.5″ x 8.5″ Sheets White Cardstock with Lined Texture
Pre-order your kit today – we estimate kit shipping will begin May 7th, and continues throughout the following week.
There are some awesome add-ons that should hop into your cart too 🙂 Get them all here
Ok, now onto some inspiration to jennable you! I have 9 cards to share with you today. And the new Salvaged Patina Distress ink is a part of all of them.
- Squeezed Lemonade/Spiced Marmalade
- Wild Honey/Abandoned Coral
- Kitsch Flamingo/Picked Raspberry
- Wilted Violet/Blueprint Sketch
Then using the new Hero Lifestyle Mermaid, I die cut the fish, scalloped shells, sea stars, and mermaid tail
I then stamped some bubbled with Salvaged Patina Distress inks, and the sentiment both from the 6×8 stamp set included in the kit. To finish it off, I sprinkled some chunky glitter, added some Prisma glitter accents, and added a few sequins.
For this set of cards, I started by inking up the new Happiness Waves Bold Prints, with a rainbow selection of Distress Oxide Inks. I set the stamp on my table, rubber up, and ink with the inkpads all at once.
- Picked Raspberry
- Spiced Marmalade
- Mustard Seed
- Twisted Citron
- Salvaged Patina
- Wilted Violet
I then misted the stamp with some shimmer water. I then placed a piece of Distress Watercolor Cardstock, smooth side, onto the stamp and rubbed the paper to make a print. I misted the stamp again to make a second print, and a 3rd time to get all three backgrounds.
I then die-cut some of the new Seashells Fancy Dies out of Distress White Heavystock, and ink blended them with a variety of Distress Inks.
- Picked Raspberry
- Spiced Marmalade
- Salvaged Patina
I spritzed them with the shimmer water too. I then arranged them onto the cards and added some Tim Holtz Label Stickers for sentiments.
Oh boy! Ok, for this card I started with the new Inverse Bubbles Bold Prints, and I did a similar process that I did for the above card set. Lay the stamp, rubber up on your table, ink it up, in this case, I used Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide and misted it with water. Pressing a piece of Distress Watercolor Cardstock, the smooth side onto the stamp to get a print.
I then stamped all of the fun images from the new In a Pinch stamp set, these images are SO cute! I then Copic colored them into a fun range of rainbow colors. Next, I coated the images with a clear Wink of Stella glitter pen and covered them with a generous amount of glossy accents.
For this card, I ink blended a background with Peacock Feathers and Salvaged Patina Distress Ink on Distress White Heavystock. I then splattered some water droplets.
Then using the main image from the kit 6×8 stamp set, all the fun coral, seaweed, sea stars, etc. I inked it with multiple colors of Distress Oxides. I used an ink blending tool to pounce the different colors onto the stamps. I then stamped the image and proceeded to watercolor the image with Distress Oxides.
- Abandoned Coral
- Spiced Marmalade
- Crushed Olive
- Salvaged Patina
- Picked Raspberry
- Wilted Violet
I then die-cut it and added it to the background, stamping a sentiment with Versafine Onyx Black ink. And you guessed it! I sprinkled some Chunky glitter here and there to give an underwater sparkle!
Lastly, I have 2 slimline cards to share with you. For both of these, I used the new Water Flow Slimline Stencil
For this first card, first I ink blended with Blueprint Sketch and Salvaged Patina Distress Ink. Then I spread through the stencil some Transparent Matte Texture paste.
I then stamped a few images from the 6×8 kit stamp set. I stamped them with Distress Oxides and watercolored them in.
I stamped the sentiment on vellum with Versafine Onyx Black, and embossed it with clear embossing powder. I die-cut out the panels with some Lawn Fawn slimline dies that are linked below. I finished off the cards with some sequins.
For this last card, I stenciled the new Water Flow Slimline Stencil with Blueprint Sketch Distress Ink, not blending completely and letting it fade out on the top. I splattered with some water droplets to let the Distress Ink react.
I watercolored the jelly with Distress oxide Wilted Violet and Picked Raspberry. I added some Prisma glitter to the tentacles, and once on the card I painted on some clear wink of Stella on the head and added some glossy accents. Lastly, a few sequins here and there.
I really hope these cards inspired you and showed you just how many things you can create with them. I love all things ocean so much, got a little carried away, and I know I will be creating even more fun cards with these supplies! Remember the kit is going to sell out fast, so go get yours here: May My Monthly Hero Kit.
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Supplies Used
Supplies I used are linked throughout the post. Click on the product name 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 Subscription Shop at: HA |
Hero Arts, My Monthly Hero, May 2021 Shop at: HA |
Hero Arts, My Monthly Hero Add-ons, May 2021 Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts, Color Layering Abalone Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts, Swirling Tide Border Fancy Die with Frame Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts, Hero Lifestyle Mermaid Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts, Happiness Waves Bold Prints Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts, Seashells Fancy Dies Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts, Inverse Bubbles Bold Prints Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts, In a Pinch Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts, Water Flow Slimline Stencil Shop at: HA |
 Tim Holtz/Idea-ology, Label Stickers Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger Ink, Mini Domed Ink Blending Foam Shop at: SSS |
 Lawn Fawn, Outside In Stitched Rectangle Stackables Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Trinity Stamps, Rock Candy Confetti Embellishment Mix Shop at: MISC |
 Trinity Stamps, Bubble Blow Out Embellishment Mix Shop at: MISC |
 Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink, Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink, Salvaged Patina Distress Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink, Salvaged Patina Distress Spray Stain Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Trinity Stamps, Tidy Tray Shop at: SSS | MISC |
 Flour Sack Cloths Shop at: SSS | MISC |
 Tim Holtz, Distress Watercolor Cardstock 8.5 x 11 Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Distress White Heavystock Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink, Tattered Rose Distress Oxide Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer Ranger 4 Ounces Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink, Kitsch Flamingo Distress Ink Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Wild Honey Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz, Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz, Squeezed Lemonade Distress Ink Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz, Picked Raspberry Distress Ink Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz, Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide Shop at: SSS | LF | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink, Abandoned Coral Distress Oxide Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz, Abandoned Coral Distress Ink Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Lawn Fawn, scalloped slimline with hearts: landscape Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, scalloped slimline with hearts: portrait Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Zig, Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Pen, Clear Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Large Slimline with Sliders Shop at: SSS | LF |
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Spiced Marmalade Shop at: SSS | LF | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Mustard Seed Shop at: SSS | LF | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Twisted Citron Shop at: SSS | LF | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz, Blueprint Sketch Distress Ink Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz, Wilted Violet Distress Ink Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Wilted Violet Shop at: SSS | LF | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz, Festive Berries Distress Ink Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Distress Oxide, Vintage Photo Shop at: SSS | LF | Ranger |
 Taylored Expressions, Blender Brushes Shop at: MISC |
 Picket Fence, Magic Brushes Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Simon Says Stamp, Set of 5 Rainbow Pack BLENDER BRUSHES Shop at: SSS |
 Make It By Marko, Peacock Blender Brush Caddy Shop at: MISC |
 Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Crushed Olive Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Lawn Fawn, Vellum Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Ibt40965 Shop at: SSS | LF | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Tea Dye Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger Texture Paste Transparent Matte Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Simon Says Stamp, Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS |
 Mini Misti Shop at: LF |
 Original Misti Shop at: LF |
 Scrapbook Adhesives, 0.25″ white foam squares Shop at: SSS |
 Wendy Vecchi, Make Art Stay-tion Shop at: SSS | LF | Ranger |
 Lawn Fawn Glue Tube Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Rainbow Glue Tube Holder Shop at: Shurkus |
 Mint Glue Tube Holder Shop at: Shurkus |
 Glue Tube Holder Shop at: Shurkus |
 Sakura Quickie Glue Pens Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Markers Shop at: SSS | MISC |
 Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Chunky Glitter Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Sakura CLASSIC WHITE Fine Line 05 Gelly Roll Pen Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz, Distress Glitter Dust Clear Rock Candy Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Ranger Glossy Accents Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder Shop at: Shurkus |
 Mermaid Mint Shammy Case Shop at: Shurkus |
 Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Tim Holtz/Tonic, Replacement non-stick mat Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger, Heat Tool Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Wagner Heat Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Altenew, Mini Blossom Die Cut machine Shop at: SSS | MISC |
 Spellbinders Platinum Shop at: SSS |
Wow! I love them all! I also love the ocean theme and can’t wait for my kit to arrive. Thanks for the creative tips.
Love the third card. The way you made the words look like they were shimmering adds to the water effect of the rest of the card. Great!
So excited for this set!! Love your watery, inky backgrounds & the coral in last card is wicked awesome 😉😁😍
These are all so pretty! I especially love the one with the mermaid tail!
You are a girl after my own heart. I love all things ocean too. Your cards are great! Thanks for showing us all the cool techniques you used to make your cards shine.
Wow! Your cards are amazing! I love how you created the texture on the seaweed on the first card!
Wow! What a great set of cards! So creative! My two favorites are the one with the mermaid tail and the pinch card with the bubble background. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful variety with colors, backgrounds and so much more.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
What a great use of the add-ons. I want them all now. Your cards are amazing.
What is a mermaid release without a Jenn card?? Such pretty cards!
I LOVE the glittery texture you added and your backgrounds!
Great cards! Love the mermaid one! Love the colors overall on all the cards. AWESOME job Jen!
Just found your blog and your cards are amazing! Thank you for your inspiration!
So much inspiration oozing here! this Kit rocks!
Holy mackerel, Jenn! You supplied a visual FEAST for us!! I just kept scrolling and scrolling and thinking “Wow… she outdid herself!” which, BTW, is saying something! I love the “fintastic” card and the “in a pinch” card but I like all of them. I am just so stunned at your ability to go in so many different directions — only two of the cards look similar and that is quite a feat considering they’re all marine-life- oriented.
You’re a genius at cardmaking!!
Lori S in PA
Great project idea shares. I like the added sparkle.
Lovely cards with this kit, especially liked the slimline one. Thanks for sharing your talents and multiple techniques.
Loving all your cards! Stunning backgrounds!
I especially like your backgrounds. They really make the cards!
So pretty!
It should be a crime for you to have had such fun, these are terrific. Well done and pretty.
So many beautiful cards! wow mermazing!
These are so beautiful and fun!!!!
lov love ur cards so awesome!!!
Jennifer…
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS CARDS!!! I got my kit first & THEN went back after to get a bunch of the add-ons. I just love the colors you chose & the special touches added. Love how you used the vellum, too. Just stunning.
These are amazing!! Your cards and techniques always inspire me. 💙💙
Oh,yeah… gotta have this kit…..
Wonderful variety of this sea kit! Thanks for the insipration!
These cards are gorgeous! It was difficult staying within my budget for this months release.
All so beautiful and magical!! Wow!!
Was wondering what magic you would do with this set/release. You didn’t disappoint!! Love all of them.
Wow so creative and so many cards! Such fun! I like what you did with the Happiness Waves background stamp!
Holy sea-ledo aquaman!! These really are fin-tastic!! Seriously, I’m jenn-abled to get some of these.