Did I scare you?
I have some spooky fun for you today, so I just wanted you to get your mind right right away. I wish I could bring you into a room like the one you start the Tower of Terror ride in to really set the mood, but you'll just have to imagine it.
It's kit day at Hero Arts, and this month's kit has the coolest theme - it's a DIY cabinet of curiousities!
It comes with a giant set of images of both the outside of the cabinet, the handles and labels, as well as the images sized to fit the little window, as well as the amazing die that cuts out all the doors.
I decided to stamp the images on the outside of the cabinet in Unicorn ink on the woodgrain paper that's included in the kit. The items inside I stamped in Morning Mist - setting multiple images up at once on the MISTI for both the outside and the inside. I selected a few images to stamp in Electro Pop ink so they would, well, POP. Then I used a Polychromos pencil to add shading to those four images. You don't have to make this adorable cabinet Halloween themed of course - there are plenty of non-Halloween images in the set, but I could not resist!
Now, here's the really scary part - when I was all done carefully coloring the images, I realized I had stamped them upside down! I DON'T SCARE EASILY! So my drawers open down instead of up, so you're welcome - you can use this die in either orientation! :) But you might want to actually pay attention to what you're doing.
So cute and fun. It would also make a fun matching game for kids, or an advent calendar card. I also love the botanical and ocean themed images.
Before I move out of spooky mode, I had to mask and stamp these little potions from this set. I filled each jar using these teeny makeup brushes and Electro Pop Ink for a neon glow. The set is a builder set so you can put other things in the empty jar images if you want - I just put potion in them. I colored the corks and the reflections with Copic markers. I hand drew the line they are sitting on with a multiliner. I used a fun fineliner I'll be talking about tomorrow for the veins in the eyeballs.
Then I did a terrible job following a BEAUTIFUL Copic tutorial by Elaine Hughes for a galaxy background in my crystal ball for this next card. In the end, I ended up liking it, but of course it's not nearly as beautiful as hers.
This adorable little fortune telling kitty I stamped and masked and then stamped the crystal ball over it to make her look like she's in front. I even added a little pink onto her so it looks like the ball is glowing. The stars I made with my new fave detail white pen. The sentiment is from the same set.
I wanted to make a ouija card with this set, but I ran out of time. Definitely my favorite from this release - that cat is adorable. This set has matching dies.
Then, I went just a LITTLE crazy with this new color layering moth set. Maybe a LOT crazy, because I love it! Again, with the Electro Pop Inks - I am addicted! I cut a circle with infinity dies in a black card panel to make it look like a moon or a light and stamped the sentiment in the opening directly on the card base. Then I stamped the moth and cut it with the matching dies and glued it part way over the opening. I LOVE THIS MOTH. I know some people are freaked out by moths, but I love them - so bumbly and sweet. We don't see too many of the big ones around here.
I said I went crazy, right? I could not stop stamping this moth in these neon colors, so I made three more CAS cards with this little guy. First with mostly Blaring Blue, with Hello Yellow and Poppin' Pink.
Next with mostly Poppin' Pink, with Hello Yellow and Orange Glow.
I love the sentiments in this set too - all encouraging. Finally, because I loved the combo above, I used the same colors but changed it up.
And before I go, there's a super fun set that makes GREAT one-marker cards. Each image is highlighted inside a geometric shape - you can just color that shape and let the image pop!
I think this might be my first wishbone stamp too - so cute. This set does have matching dies. I chose a sunny yellow for a CAS card.
I had set out to color the flowers in this image a teal, but after I colored the background, I liked it in black and white so I left it. Any card where you can use just a single marker is all right by me.
See info on the giveaway below!
Two new things I will be watercoloring soon are two stunning sets of dies. First, the nautilus.
And of course, if you love the add-ons like I do, you can get them in a bundle for a discount!
LOVE that beautiful cling background at the end.
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ReplyDeleteLove love love love love.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll be ordering this kit - so fun and versatile!
ReplyDeleteKudos on your projects and love the variety.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous - LOVE the simplicity of your CAS cards - very inspiring:)
ReplyDeleteI too like moths. I like that they usually stay in one place a bit longer than most butterflies. Great use of the electro pop inks!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this new release and of course, your cards do not disappoint! Thanks Lydia!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great variety of cards! Each one is awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteThe cabinet looks so cool. I am loving all of these things from HA!!
ReplyDeleteThe eyeballs are a crack up. This would be perfect for invitations to a Halloween party.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! I love the use of specialty paper!
ReplyDeletethe wish bone stamp is unique ... fun cards
ReplyDeleteLove the CAS cards with the pops of bright color.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! Love the cat with the crystal ball.
ReplyDeleteLove all the cards...especially the one with the cat
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove Love these cards. Especially the Halloween ones.
ReplyDeleteYou made the most of these designs and add-ons from this kit. The kit itself is so cool...reminding me of something you might find in the attic of a very old house!
ReplyDeleteWOW! You did amazing with this kit! love the CAS butterflies and the potions! The Cabinet one is awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow so many fun ideas and love the Pop inks you used, great colors.
ReplyDeleteWow! So many beautiful cards! I love that your doors open down instead of up. Who says they can’t go that way! Thanks! I am loving your crystal ball and cat too. That galaxy is gorgeous! Al of your cards are so nice! Love those inks too.
ReplyDeleteI like the pulls opening down instead of
ReplyDeleteup. Can see the insides better, I think.
Nice to be non-comformist. Fun
cabinet. thanks for sharing
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Love all your card ideas! The crystal ball looks amazing! Can't wait to see what you come up with for the other 2 dies!!
ReplyDeleteI love the wood look paper you used on your peek a boo card. This one of the best kits I have seen in a long time it is so versatile.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME projects! But guess what? You did your cabinet doors the way Raun intended, NOT upside down. So yes, they truly can go either way! :)
ReplyDeleteAWESOME HA Kit!!! Awesome creations!!!! I especially love your Halloween spiderweb card!
ReplyDeleteMoths are just unpainted butterflies. This kit had me at first "peek". I immediately saw a library card catalog. Love it! Fantastic release, fantastic company, and fantastic cards!
ReplyDeleteI love all your cards, especially the Halloween ones. I love to make holiday cards, no matter which holiday.
ReplyDeleteLove the assortment of cards, Terrific!
ReplyDeleteLove the wood paper cabinet.
ReplyDeleteAmazing kit and fun cards!
ReplyDeleteWhoa, these are amazing! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWOW, beautiful collection of inspiring cards. I'm partial to the kitty and crystal ball, so adorable.
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous cards~
ReplyDeleteWow so many great cards and I love all of them!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery creative - this is a great release!!
ReplyDeleteLove what you created from the kit. I especially love your moth cards, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - I love the variety of ways you used this kit!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the pop's of colour on the moths. This is a great kit and plenty of inspiration from the blogs.
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the apothecary card! The dark front opens up to a bright white with spots of vivid orange is stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are in your words Fan Freakin' Tastic! I love a good CAS card and you have made several. That woodgrain paper looks great as a cabinet front. Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteI love all the different ways you colored the moth. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the way you did the cabinet on the wood grain paper with just a few pops of color inside. And all your other cards - beautiful! Who knew moths could be so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYou have created an amazing set of cards, Lydia! I love your use of bright colours and creative use of this new release! Thanks so much for the wonderful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love the bright colors you used; I can see why you're 'addicted to' them. The white handles and details of the cabinet are great too. I am really looking forward to trying my hand with this kit and addons.
ReplyDeleteLove all the cards, and especially the spider web Halloween card. Great work. Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to see what you come up with, always interesting. Those moths have an Andy Warhol look to them. I like how you did primarily black and white on several cards with a bit of color. I once sent my sister-in-law a card that opened the wrong way. What the heck..
ReplyDeleteWonderful set of cards, your moths are so oolorful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteamazing cards!
ReplyDeleteA fun kit and darling cards!
ReplyDeleteSoo cute! A pop up bottle sitting on the "shelf" window would be brilliant. Love this set!
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