*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 17, 2017
Wonderful card! Love the colorful fish!
February 17, 2017
Love your very colorful fish card!
February 17, 2017
Love the circle of fish.
the coloring is wonderful.
thanks for sharing
February 17, 2017
I really love your card, I think your design is fantastic and I love all the vibrant & gorgeous colours you made each fish!!!
February 17, 2017
Love the vibrant colors on the Koi.
February 17, 2017
Great card! I like the different colors you used.
February 17, 2017
The Koi set is my favorite. I love all the colors!
February 17, 2017
Great card! Love the rainbow fish!
February 17, 2017
Simply wonderful card. Those fish look like they've gathered for a party. Let the celebration begin!
February 17, 2017
Wow simply beautiful
February 16, 2017
I absolutely love this card. Totally my favorite on the hop!!!
February 16, 2017
So vibrant! Love the multicolored design, thanks for sharing Heather!
February 16, 2017
Oh those fish are so cool in all the different colors. I had only seen it in gold, I like all the ones you used!
February 16, 2017
Love!
February 16, 2017
I love how you arranged your colorful koi on your card. This stamp makes such realistic looking fish, but I love your fun colorful twist on it.