*ETA: This is the second hop for today. If you’re looking for the Katy’s Kindness Blog Hop, click HERE.
Hello there and welcome. I’m honored to be joining the Hero Arts Blog Hop celebrating their 2017 Catalog release that is available HERE. I fell in love with THIS Koi Fish Layering Stamp Set and created this card with it…
I started with a Google search on Koi fish for coloring. I was surprised with all the beautiful colors that popped up. I didn’t go for 100% realistic, but I had fun experimenting and choosing colors that I like. Remember, you don’t have to follow any rules when creating…just have fun.
I used an acrylic block to stamp each layer. The MISTI tool would be perfect for lining up each layer, but I wanted to show that if you don’t have the tool, you can still achieve great results. Here’s the color combo of inks I used for each layer (all Hero Arts). I used a lighter shade for the base color and a darker shade for the next layer. The number one represents the first layer and the number two represents the second layer.
Red Fish
1.Bubble Gum
2.Raspberry Jam
Orange Fish
1.Butter Bar
2.Orange Soda
Green Fish
1.Green Hills
2.Lime Green
Blue Fish
1.Pool
2.Navy
Purple Fish
1.Passion Flower
2.Grape Juice
I stamped the eye layer with black and then stamped the base layer again on top with VersaMark ink and added clear embossing powder. This adds shine and a realistic wet look…
After cutting out each fish with THIS coordinating die, I applied THIS Distress Ink on to a piece of watercolor cardstock. I applied water drops on top to give a realistic water look and cut a large oval out of the center using THESE dies. I adhered the fish inside the oval and stamped some bubbles from the stamp set in the center. I finished off the card by adding a sentiment from THIS stamp set and adhering a few of THESE clear drops.
I also stamped on the inside of the card using a sentiment from the Koi stamp set…
I plan to add a scratch off lottery ticket inside to tie along with the theme of the card.
KEEP HOPPING
There’s lots more inspiration to check out. Click HERE to go to the next stop on the blog hop and visit the wonderful, Libby Hickson.
Here’s the complete Blog Hop order…
The Hero Arts Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Laura Bassen
Wanda Guess
Amy Tsuruta
Clare Prezzia
Yana Smakula
Kathy Racoosin
Debby Hughes
Kelly Purkey
Lydia Fiedler
May Park
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Heather Ruwe
Libby Hickson
Michelle Short
Jana Millen
GIVEAWAYHero Arts will be giving away three $25 shopping sprees, drawn from comments left across all blogs in the hop. For a chance to win, leave a comment by Tuesday, February 21st at 11:59pm PT.
Click HERE to see the 2017 catalog. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day.
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February 16, 2017
Awesome card!
February 16, 2017
What a gorgeous card, Heather! I've always loved koi and yours are beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this great hop and giveaway.
February 16, 2017
It's a fish party… love it…so gorgeous!
February 16, 2017
I love the cards!
February 16, 2017
nice very nice
February 16, 2017
Wow!! What a fun and colorful card with the rainbow colored koi! I love the layered stamps
February 16, 2017
Your colors are fantastic for layering the Koi!
February 16, 2017
The koi look like they are waiting for someone to throw in some food for them! How fun!
February 16, 2017
I love this rainbow of koi! Gorgeous!
February 16, 2017
Just adore your colorful koi, Heather! How fun to have them swimming into the center of the fishbowl!!
February 16, 2017
Love the rainbow of Koi!
February 16, 2017
Oooh, this is gorgeous!
February 15, 2017
What a fun rainbow of koi!
February 15, 2017
Greetings, Heather! I love all of your colorful fish–realistic or not! It's been a very gray day here and the colors are bright & cheerful! Thanks for sharing a great card! (Peg)
February 15, 2017
Love all the colors you chose for the fish, and how the oval die helps them look like they're all floating in a pond! Gorgeous. And a great idea for the shine on the fish with the clear embossing powder. Thanks for sharing another way to use this beautiful stamp set.