April My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #5 + Giveaway
Hello and welcome back to the countdown to the release of the April My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, April 1 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific.
Good morning! Jess here with a watercolor card using the gorgeous dies from this month's kit!
It seems like forever ago now but in 2012 I went on a Mediterranean cruise that ended in Venice and we had two magical days in the city. When I saw the kit I was immediately transported back to that place...it is such a fabulous depiction of a gorgeous city! I decided to keep my card soft and a little impressionistic to give you more of the feel of Venice rather than a realistic recreation. Plus I love the forgiving nature of that impressionistic look as watercoloring isn't my strong suit! ;)
So to start I die-cut all the elements from the kit with watercolor paper and used temporary adhesive to adhere them to my hardboard. Then I wet the paper thoroughly with clean water and added diluted watercolors to the wet surface. This allows the colors to blend more easily and gives it a softer look. I dried the paper with my heat gun between layers and then added more watercolors. I did paint onto the dry surface to create the flower boxes which gives you that more defined look. I also used a flat brush to create the sky and the water background. Then I set everything aside to dry.
Next I stamped my sentiment onto Pitch Black cardstock with Versamark and heat-embossed it with white embossing powder before trimming it down to a thin label. Then I layered and adhered my watercolored pieces over a white card base using Precision Glue. The watercolor paper had curled a bit during drying so after adhering it together I immediately placed a few large acrylic blocks over the card to hold the watercolor paper down while the glue dried. Finally I used foam mounting tape to add my sentiment to finish the card!
Win a kit before you can buy it! Just leave a comment on this (and every) Countdown to Creativity post! We’ll randomly draw one lucky winner from all the comments left across all countdown posts, and announce the winner first thing Monday morning, April 1, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!
Good luck!
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262 Responses
Antoinette
April 02, 2019
When I saw this card, I knew I had to get the “flower box add-on”…. I was searching for a while until I actually realized it wasn’t part of a stamp set! Gulp! This was a GREAT idea you had- so creative and authentic. I am of Mediterranean origin (Italian) and absolutely LOVED Italy when my mom and I visited. As you know there are flower boxes all over the buildings and cafes there. This transported me right back! Love it!
Marliese Zimmerman
April 02, 2019
Love, love this kit and the beautiful cards you created with it. I ordered this and can’t wait to play!
Carol
April 01, 2019
I loooovvve this card!!!! 😊
Liz Bechtel
April 01, 2019
I really like the blues and the soft gray tones that you used on your card. It really makes the flowers and softer hues pop! My dream trip is to Italy and now this makes me really want to go! Another wonderful creation Jessica!
Liz Ford
April 01, 2019
This is a beautiful and romantic scene. I really like the soft grays that you chose for the buildings and the blues to compliment! The rose tones are fun too! Great card!
Krystal Showalter
April 01, 2019
This card is so dreamy. I am amazed at how different the mood of each card has been so far. So neat!
Sara
April 01, 2019
I love the water affect.
Thersha Lewis
April 01, 2019
🤯😍amazing. Your impressionistic depiction… I’m speechless 😶 beautiful
Hannah Joy
April 01, 2019
So dreamy and soft, lovely card.
Engeline
April 01, 2019
Jess, love your card, as always . I have been many times in Italy and Venice is really always a good place to be.
Greeting from the Netherlands
Sherry Lee
April 01, 2019
Pretty card! I like the flowers on the walls… and I think that water die is really cool. I can’t wait for this release!
K. Eley
April 01, 2019
What a perfect sentiment for such a beautiful and dreamy card! Watercolor seems to be more of a strong suit than you think :). Thank you for sharing!
Judy
April 01, 2019
I love the effect of the watercolored die cuts! This kit looks very unique and I can’t wait to see the full reveal!
Drena Putz
April 01, 2019
I live this card with the flower baskets added on the windows!
Debbie Mann
April 01, 2019
Wow, I can’t stop looking at this card. You are so creative Jessica, thank you for sharing!
Debbie Mann
Vikki H
April 01, 2019
Awesome watercolors and scene!
Stacey Kowbel
April 01, 2019
Beautiful card! I love the flowers in the windows!
Bo
April 01, 2019
Love the softness of the coloring. Very soothing and relaxing.
Isabelita
April 01, 2019
What a beautiful card! The river and scene reminds me of the river walk in San Antonio, Texas!
Carolyn Pokorney
April 01, 2019
Would love to add this to my collection what a kit!
Karen Baugh
April 01, 2019
Awesome card!
Laura Staley
April 01, 2019
Beautiful card! The coloring of the buildings is so realistic. Clever touch adding the flowers, creates a nice pop of color!
Brian Poteraj
April 01, 2019
What a great look you came up with of Venice. It looks really old and cool.
sharon gullikson
April 01, 2019
Oh my gosh, I love how you colored everything. This is amazing!
DC
April 01, 2019
I love the light coming through the windows and the sparkling water. The flowers in the windows are an extra special accent. Beautiful design!Madeline L
April 01, 2019
Lovely card! I can’t wait to see the kit tomorrow!
Jenny K
April 01, 2019
So beautiful! I really love the flowers in the windows. Can’t wait to see the whole kit!
Michele W
April 01, 2019
Beautiful card! Love the watercoloring. Those flower boxes really steal the show. Thanks for sharing!
candgmom
March 31, 2019
This kit is a must have. Can’t wait for the full reveal tomorrow!!
Kathleen R
March 31, 2019
Love the combination of colors and the lighting effects. Beautiful card!
Carla Hundley
March 31, 2019
Beautiful inspiration
on your card!
Carla from Utah
Kris Reeves
March 31, 2019
So unique!
Leslie Birdsall
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card!
Rebecca Ednie
March 31, 2019
Watercolour so perfectly suits the die cuts. Especially the flower boxes.
Kelly W.
March 31, 2019
Jess, I love your beautiful card! I love all of the pretty colors you painted to create such a relaxing, serene scene. Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Anita burbank
March 31, 2019
How beautiful!!! Thanks for the share. Gonna have to buy this set!!!
Kristen Robinson
March 31, 2019
Love the shading effect the watercolor has, making it look rustic.
Bessie
March 31, 2019
Thank you for the lesson about watercoloring the die cuts. You created a beautiful card
Bor Her
March 31, 2019
Love it! Pulls you right in as if you’re actually there.
Kirsty Vittetoe
March 31, 2019
Love the colors of this pretty card!
Rosemary D
March 31, 2019
your card is simply amazing!
Claudia N
March 31, 2019
O sole mio! Lovely card! So excited for tomorrow and the full reveal.
StampinLouie
March 31, 2019
Jessica I love your card. Thanks for sharing your work. It is beautiful.
Diana Cavarra
March 31, 2019
Love how u did the water
Christy Malone
March 31, 2019
So beautiful! I look at this and can just imagine being in the scene, watching the gondola floating by. Really lovely, Jessica!
tracy abrams-lilly
March 31, 2019
Venice here I come!!! I like the flower boxes addition. Thank you for sharing.
Patricia Haff
March 31, 2019
I feel as if I were there. So lovely!
Jenny Miller
March 31, 2019
Now THAT is a retirement card!! I can imagine myself in the boat!
Marsha Segard
March 31, 2019
What a terrific idea. I’m just learning watercolor myself. Thanks for the tips!
Erika
March 31, 2019
Love the flower box idea…so pretty!
Julia L
March 31, 2019
What a dreamy scene you created! Gorgeous!
MaryB
March 31, 2019
I really love the flower boxes and the water in the canal. Thanks for the chance to win a kit!
Maryse
March 31, 2019
Just gorgeous! I love the use of water colours and the mix of wet and dry techniques are delightful!
MandaLJ
March 31, 2019
What a beautiful card! It is so evocative of Venice. I love the flower boxes!
Christina Dauven
March 31, 2019
I love the touch of the flowers and how they make it more of a personal place.
Maureen Sheehan
March 31, 2019
Lovely — adore the colors!
Rita Childs
March 31, 2019
The water on this card is pretty
Patt H.
March 31, 2019
A truly awesome card!! Love the illusion of such depth!
Brooke Shull
March 31, 2019
The flowers are everything in this for me! Beautiful
Lynnette Flagler
March 31, 2019
Awesome card. Awesome set of dies
Becca Yahrling
March 31, 2019
Beautiful scene; I love the flowers.
Marsha Stehle
March 31, 2019
Gorgeous card! Love the addition of the flowers!
Barbara-Jean
March 31, 2019
Fantastic scene! Those flowers really “pop”! Makes me want to visit!
Golda
March 31, 2019
This is so pretty with all the different layers!
Linda S.
March 31, 2019
I really like the soft colors you achieved with your watercolors It’s a very pretty card.
Evelyn Larson
March 31, 2019
who says you have to travel to see the beauty of Europe. Nicely done.
Monica Lake
March 31, 2019
Beautiful watercoloring!
Bonnie M
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card…love the colors!
Gail Anderson
March 31, 2019
Such a great scene—love how you watercolored the various pieces and the “lights” in the windows.
Marisela Delgado
March 31, 2019
Awesome card and such great dies!
Bertha
March 31, 2019
Beautiful scenic card and what a fabulous retirement it would be. LOL
Maria
March 31, 2019
Simply wonderful card!
Leanne in Cali
March 31, 2019
Beautiful! Loving the look of this fun kit!!
Susan Vitti
March 31, 2019
Oh I love the soft watercolors! Just lovely!
Marianna
March 31, 2019
Like what I’ve seen so far of this month’s kit, love the window flower boxes you added!
littlen
March 31, 2019
Looks like many possibilities for creating scenes with this set.
Jodi Warren
March 31, 2019
Jessica – I hope you did a video for this card, I would love to see how you did the flower boxes. Those are just gorgeous. Great card. Love the soft look of it.
Vicki Blair
March 31, 2019
Jessica I love the flower boxes. It softens all the lines.Your colors are great too.
Aline
March 31, 2019
Love the water. Beautiful colors
Aline
March 31, 2019
Love the water. Beautiful colors
Neha Mahajan
March 31, 2019
This is yet another pretty card with this month’s kit. I like the pretty pink flowers that are hanging out. Looks cute.
marjorie travers
March 31, 2019
thankyou for your card can’t wait for the kit
Michelle Montemurro
March 31, 2019
Love the flower boxes. My eyes when right to them.
Maureen Reiss
March 31, 2019
Awesome card!! These dies are Amazing!!!
marylouh
March 31, 2019
Fantastic. The water has a lot of movement.
Wonderful picture. thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
D.Ann C
March 31, 2019
Oh, WoWwwww!!! I though I was in love with this kit before, but add some flowers to the windows and… swoon!!!😍
Natalie Winterstein
March 31, 2019
This is FABULOUS! I am in love!!
Linda Sodano
March 31, 2019
This is a gorgeous card. I love this stamp and die set.
Christi Conley
March 31, 2019
OH! How exciting!!!
Debbie McKelvey
March 31, 2019
I love this card, so soft and pretty. The flowers you added are beautiful and look so natural with all the rest of the scene. Cannot wait to play with this kit.
Debbie Rumpza
March 31, 2019
So pretty, Jessica!
Cha Lion
March 31, 2019
Love how you create the flowers on the windows! Can’t Wait to see the reveal!
Andrea B
March 31, 2019
I love the soft colors, and the flower boxes are the perfect touch! This kit looks like it will be so much fun!
Hannah Parnell
March 31, 2019
This kit looks fun. Thank you for the inspiration.
Cyndi Morris
March 31, 2019
Gorgeous card, beautiful colors. Brings back such memories; that’s what I did when I retired a few years ago — took a wonderful trip to Italy!
Maryjo L Monterosso
March 31, 2019
Beautiful. This kit is going to be so fun. Never been to Italy but this kit makes me feel like I have.
Joan
March 31, 2019
Lovely combination of colors and the pots of flowers provide the perfect touch. Can’t wait to get my kit!
Kelsey Thomas
March 31, 2019
I love all those beautiful colors! :) Fantastic card. Can’t wait to see the new kit.
Kelsey Thomas
March 31, 2019
I love all those beautiful colors! :) Fantastic card. Can’t wait to see the new kit.
Deborah Mitchell
March 31, 2019
I’m super excited about this kit. Your design is gorgeous!
Bertha
March 31, 2019
I know you say watercolour isn’t your strong suit, but this is a beautifully executed watercoloured card. I love the added touch of the flower window boxes.
Sudhamathi Muthu
March 31, 2019
What a subtle and beautiful scene ! I really like the water color effect on the card… the flowers added really makes the card to pop…. absolutely love the colors in the water… looks more realistic… Jess love your card so much..
Julie L
March 31, 2019
Always enjoy your posts here and on your blog—such great ideas.
Mindy Beverly
March 31, 2019
Such a Gorgeous scene and coloring! I am really loving this month’s kit!
valeria
March 31, 2019
oh soleeee mioooo
Stephanie Z
March 31, 2019
Your card looks like a postcard from Italy – just wonderful :)
Anne S
March 31, 2019
This is my absolute favorite sneak peak for this kit. Love the soft watercolor impressionistic style that is so evocative of Venice but it’s the flowers that really set this card apart. The thing I remember most about all the cities in Italy that I have visited are the beautiful window boxes filled with colorful flowers. Thanks for sharing this beautiful and inspirational card.
Betty
March 31, 2019
Jess love the flower boxes you created on the die cut. Beautiful scene created!
Naama E
March 31, 2019
Love this! You have such a gift for color and the details are so lovely, such a dreamy scene!
Thanks for sharing! xx
Monica
March 31, 2019
I think this is my favorite card so far… I LOVE the continuous water under the bridge.. I can almost image being there! Makes me want to go back to Europe! Can’t wait till tomorrow when the entire kit is revealed… and I really can’t wait until it’s in my hands! :)
Darlene
March 31, 2019
Jess, I love the water and window boxes. Thanks for sharing.
Isabelle
March 31, 2019
I love the flowers at the windows, it feels really like spring now !!!
Seema saraf
March 31, 2019
It’s lovelt
Seema saraf
March 31, 2019
It’s awesome…just loved the way u mixed the city n building die….the flowers added to the beauty
Lisa Woodburn
March 31, 2019
I love the dimensionality of this card! The softness of the watercolors really creates an aura of the city. Beautiful job!
Glenda Sultan
March 31, 2019
You made such a neat card with this Fabulous kit! I love the different colors you used for the water making it pop. The flowers showed your good attention to details.
Susan Lang
March 31, 2019
That entire scene is just beautiful. That water die amazes me. Great great card! Cannot wait to see this kit.
Janet Durbin
March 31, 2019
Whoa this is beautiful! This is a perfect retirement card!
Kimberly Lee
March 31, 2019
I love everything about this card!
Kimberly McField
March 31, 2019
This is my favorite card from the sneak peeks so far. Your scene is really beautiful!
Deborah Ziadie
March 31, 2019
Stunning card! The dies are amazing!
Sue Manning
March 31, 2019
I love retirement card.
This kit is really different and charming.
Thank you.
Hanh
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card! Love your flower boxes and the lights in the windows … they added so much to the scene.
Ginny Z
March 31, 2019
Lovely card. I like the perspective that draws you right in like you are floating into the city on the boat.
Eva
March 31, 2019
Beautiful – a card to start daydreaming!!
Mindy Drummond
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card and I am loving this kit so much, the possibilities with it are endless – I love it!! (mardy14@bellsouth.net)
Karen L Hetherington
March 31, 2019
I struggle with using watercolor. Your card is lovely! I am looking forward to trying this with this new kit.
Josmary
March 31, 2019
Oh wow this is a fantastic card
Nancy Dempsey
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card! I love the colors you chose and the flower boxes on the windows are a sweet touch.
Loving this unique kit!
Kim Johnson
March 31, 2019
I love the look of watercolour on this gorgeous card. Very inspiring!
Donna Conrad
March 31, 2019
I really love the ‘lighted’ windows. Beautiful card.
KRYSTAL OVERBY
March 31, 2019
This card is so beautiful! There really are so many ways to use this kit! I’m loving it more and more!
Susan Jacobs
March 31, 2019
This is a beautiful set and your interpretation of it is lovely. Thanks for the inspiration.
Meghan Kennihan
March 31, 2019
Oh what a stunning card! I love the sky!
Cathi Thorpe
March 31, 2019
I’m loving this kit! Amazing.
Janine Gearhart
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card. The flowers really make this scene pop!
Kendra
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card! I love the whole scene you created.
Sherry W
March 31, 2019
Ooo…I loved Venice so much….
Kathy Esquerra
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card, hero arts monthly kit makes it fairly easy with this wonderful kit.
Audrey R
March 31, 2019
I love the way this card design and elements are used to evoke the feeling of Venice in the morning! The card is beautiful and I can’t wait to see April’s MMH kit! It must be gorgeous!
Leslie pierson
March 31, 2019
You hit the nail on the head. I saw Venice in you car as soon as I saw it. The blue of the water makes this card totally pop! Thank you for sharing. BEAUTIFUL.
Bianca Wegner
March 31, 2019
I really need this kit! Love all the beautiful scenes created in the cards shown so far
Margaret R
March 31, 2019
This is so pretty! My ancestors (well, half of them) are from Italy and I hope to go there and see this for myself!
Kimberly Dorval
March 31, 2019
Another beautiful card! I absolutely love this kit. This is just gorgeous.
Linda
March 31, 2019
You just want to climb right in that gondola and enjoy the ride!
Marie Stuart
March 31, 2019
Oh so pretty. I love the flowers at the windows with the glow.
Cynthia O.
March 31, 2019
I love the watercolor effect you have given the scene. The flowers in the windows are really sweet!
Nancy May
March 31, 2019
Such a lovely card. One day I’ll get to Italy, and Venice is a must! You have described the steps you took to create this lovely card in such a way that I think when I can recreate it. Thank you!
Jessica Kerr
March 31, 2019
Wow, it looks like a painting
Amanda Stenberg
March 31, 2019
I’m impressed by all the different looks you can get out of the same dies. Another gorgeous card!
Paulyne Vandersloot
March 31, 2019
Very pretty, but I was looking all over for a retirement stamp and there it is. LOL!! Who knew. Thanks!!
Toni F
March 31, 2019
Scene looks like what my daughter described to me on her trip to Venice last year. Great coloring.
Lee
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card! Love the pops of different colors!
Melinda Stearns
March 31, 2019
This card is like a mini vacation! This kit is so unique, I can see it being used in many different ways.
Dee Earnshaw
March 31, 2019
beautiful work – love the serene scene you have created:)
Rosiej
March 31, 2019
Oh! I love this Italy stamp and die set. Please hurry it up and let it be Monday. The Italian scene is beautiful and it captures a part of what Italy is all about. I just love it.
marylouh
March 31, 2019
I was lucky enough to ride in one of those
many years ago. It was a fascinating
city. thanks for bringing back the
memories. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Cyndee
March 31, 2019
LOVE this card and all the details – the flowers, the lights in the window, the gorgeous colors, the beautiful architecture. It too transports me back to our wonderful trip to Europe, with Venice as one of its stops.
Maria Lama
March 31, 2019
Ohh one of my favourite cities in the world!!! Lovely card!!!
Betty V.
March 31, 2019
Very impressed with your creation of this scene. The flowers give it that special touch.
September Plumlee
March 31, 2019
What a beautifully rich scene you created! So much depth. The flowers in the windows is a cute touch.
Jane Mcbee
March 31, 2019
I love the scene you made and the watercolor window boxes are lovely.
Seema Raja
March 31, 2019
The gondola and bridge dies are awesome – so many opportunities for the creative artist. The card is beautiful. Looking forward to this release.
LaNell Taylor
March 31, 2019
Really beautiful card. This kit will be fascinating to work with.
Shelia
March 31, 2019
What a beautiful card! You have illustrated the beauty of Venice perfectly! Love the window boxes you added! Absolutely gorgeous!
Beverly Robinson
March 31, 2019
Lovely card, Jessica. You have captured the magic of Venice!
Sarah T.
March 31, 2019
Really loving the water in this card. Such a great looking kit.
Denise Bryant
March 31, 2019
Lovely scene with beautiful colors and details! I am loving all the creations I’m seeing with this kit…. it looks like a fabulous collection of stamps and dies!
SarahC
March 31, 2019
It’s lovely! Such a good reminder of using your imagination to travel or bring back memories. Your watercoloring is wonderful. TFS
Tina
March 31, 2019
Venice is a magic city, the card explains all. Love The April kits, can’t wait to get it.
Dana M
March 31, 2019
Amazing card! Stunning textures, details and colors.
janet sisk
March 31, 2019
Lovely card! It reminds me of an evening ride just after sunset when the lights start glowing from all the windows and the sky is beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration. :D
Gail O'Keefe
March 31, 2019
Happy retirement! Perfect for this kit!
Ida Lively
March 31, 2019
Beautiful. Thank you for the wonderful description of your process.
I look forward to working with this setup
Patty Gehrlein
March 31, 2019
What a gorgeous card! I love the flower boxes <3
Anne
March 31, 2019
Inspirational…makes me want to retire and do nothing but journal! Lovely!!!
Ellie S.
March 31, 2019
So beautiful, Jess. Love the watercolor look and the flowers in the windows are such a nice finishing touch!
Mari
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card — the colors are terrific, and the flowers add a great touch! I am excited about this kit!
Marilee DeMars
March 31, 2019
Your card is stunning! I love the colors, and the layout. The flowers in the windows add a special touch — and the gondola seems to echo the Happy Retirement sentiment!
Celeste
March 31, 2019
This cards reminds me of artists coming from different parts of the world to capture its soft beautiful bewitching feel. This kit will make me feel like an artist in my country Italy.
Karthikha Uday
March 31, 2019
Lovely scene! :)
Rosemary thielke
March 31, 2019
Wow, what a beautiful card. I have to attempt watercolor someday because this is just perfect!
Sharron Gregory
March 31, 2019
An impressionistic look is just perfect for a Mediterranean scene! Love the soft colors!
Joy Smith
March 31, 2019
This kit just keeps getting better and better……
Martha Berry
March 31, 2019
Watercolor is my favorite coloring method and this card is so beautiful with the soft watercolors! I love how the light plays with the delicate colors. This Italian kit is so versatile. The design team has shown so many beautiful, yet different, scenes. Love love!
Nancarrow Brown
March 31, 2019
Every one of these sneak peeks us making me long for this kit even more!
Yvonne
March 31, 2019
Your card is just stunning! Reminds me so much of my trip to Italy! Can’t wait for this kit! Love all I’ve seen!
Heather Geroge
March 31, 2019
Yes, I love the water color technique, especially on the flowers.
Ambra Taylor
March 31, 2019
I love the soft look of this card! This speaks to the versatility of this kit.
Shelley
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card. I like the watercolor effect. It always amazes me how everyone makes this kit “their own”. Here, the addition of the flowers at the windows is perfect…and a very common sight in European cities!
Donna Moos
March 31, 2019
I spent a week in Italy with my father right before he passed away. The memories are so bittersweet, but I will never get over the beauty of the country! I’d love to win this!
Sharon
March 31, 2019
Jessica, I love your beautiful watercolor Venice card scene. It is so alluring, and the window boxes are charming.
Annie W
March 31, 2019
What a beautiful scene of an instantly recognizable famous city! Love the kit and your creation!
Connie S Thingstad
March 31, 2019
this is beautiful. so much attention to detail.
Laura P.
March 31, 2019
What a gorgeous card! The flower boxes bring it over the top, and your scene is just beautiful. Thanks for thè reminder about taping down our watercolor paper, and for the tips on flattening it out if it curls while drying. Your impressionistic card is just lovely.
Colleen Pepper
March 31, 2019
So soft and dreamy. This is exactly how I imagine Venice to feel. One day I will be there, but until then this kit will bring hours of fun.
Suzanne Janicki
March 31, 2019
Love the details! Great idea for retirement card
Jackie S
March 31, 2019
Love the watercoloring you did on this card. Gorgeous.
Sharon G
March 31, 2019
What a great kit this will be.
Ang
March 31, 2019
your card is stunning, I cannot wait to get my hands on this kit.
Thanks
Ang
Diana Wearley
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card! I love how your water has so much variations of color in it! Thank you for sharing your ideas!
Paula Hymel
March 31, 2019
Stunning cards awaiting this kit! Can’t wait to see all of the contents!
Deb Selby
March 31, 2019
I am loving this kit. Your card does a fantastic job of depicting the magic of Venice.
Melissa Ringnalda
March 31, 2019
Such a beautiful card. Love your color choices.
Tanna LoHouse
March 31, 2019
I just live the sky on your card! Fabulous!!!! The flowers outside the windows are a beautiful touch!
Yolanda F.
March 31, 2019
Wonderful. It totally transports you to Italy. That would be a great retirement trip.
Ana
March 31, 2019
stunning!!
Cheri
March 31, 2019
Lovely card, Jessica! You definitely captured the romance of the city, and the impressionistic style. Also, the various depths give it a textured appearance. Looks like another wonderful Release – can’t wait to see it all!
Eva N
March 31, 2019
Fantastic, romantic, beautiful card! Your Impressionist design takes full advantage of this wonderful kit.
Linda Peabody
March 31, 2019
Love your card. Greatcolors
Kailash
March 31, 2019
Absolutely stunning, so many gorgeous details, love, love!
Arianna Barbara
March 31, 2019
Wow! Wonderful scene!!! Colors are magical!!!
Teri S.
March 31, 2019
Oh Jess, I love watercolour so much & yours is gorgeous! The colours are soft & well blended. The blues in the water are wonderful. The way you painted the window boxes with the flowers was a stroke of genius! I always imagine buildings in the mediterranean countries having flower boxes.
Flo
March 31, 2019
Great card. Love the addition of the flower boxes, the water has a good texture too.
Dorothy Mutafopulos
March 31, 2019
Love your card and the scene is beautiful . This new kit would be amazing for any scrapbook page for anyone who travels or for those who love to dream.
PHYLLIS FREESE
March 31, 2019
Pretty scene and those window boxes are my favorite special effect.
Cindy Johnson
March 31, 2019
What an amazing card! You go, girl, with your water coloring!!
Jane
March 31, 2019
They are all beautiful..I could see myself in that boat.
Melissa Gusich
March 31, 2019
Love this! Can’t wait to see all the goodies in the kit.
Amanda
March 31, 2019
Wow! Stunning stunning stunning! 😱😍
Danielle Dietz
March 31, 2019
Wow. Love this scene. The flowers in the windows add so much character!
Rachel W
March 31, 2019
Another beautiful and picturesque Venetian card! Love the romantic feel and colors used. Can’t wait to see my kit in the mailbox!
Denise Kitts-Wadlow
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card! Love the little flower boxes, and the little gondola man. Looks just like I remember when I took a trip to Venice while stationed in Italy. This kit really does transport one back, and HA really hit this one out of the ball park. Can’t wait for reveal day!
Claudia A
March 31, 2019
Can’t wait to see this kit!
Cindy C.
March 31, 2019
Wonderful, such a dreamy scene!!
Susan King
March 31, 2019
Jess stunning and so romantic!
Sue McRae
March 31, 2019
So much texture and depth on this card, can’t wait for the full reveal!
Lauren Z.
March 31, 2019
I love how this months kit creates such beautiful scenes. Your water coloring made this card magically romantic…. just like Venice. Thanks for sharing.
Jeanne Beam
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card! The colors and details are amazing.
Thanks so much for sharing… this
Susan
March 31, 2019
What a great idea for a retirement card (which I need to make soon!). I think I will model it after this one, if you don’t mind! Thanks for the clever idea.
Joyce Foose
March 31, 2019
GORGEOUS! I love the softness the watercoloring gives. I have a strong feeling this is going to be one of my favorite kits!
Kudos to the Design Team and all the versatility they have demonstrated. Tomorrow is the big reveal!!!!
Janice Wu
March 31, 2019
This is beautiful!
Lisa L Eisner
March 31, 2019
Gorgeous card! Venice is magical. And, the most romantic place ever. We are so lucky to have been able to experience it.
Cheryl Phillips
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing.
Margie
March 31, 2019
My favorite card…beautifully done watercolor
Mateja P
March 31, 2019
Love the flovers on the windows :) Beutiful detail.
Mary K. Buxbaum
March 31, 2019
Wow, another beauty! Whether I win one or buy it on my own, this kit will be mine! Bravo, Hero Arts!
Denise Melia
March 31, 2019
Wish I could watercolor this well! Beautiful card!
Mischelle Smith
March 31, 2019
What a lovely piece. Love the water colors.
Amy Cooley
March 31, 2019
I love all the details on these dies and the pretty flowers on the balconies. Beautiful job!
Kathy J in Ellicott City
March 31, 2019
What a great card!
Kathryn Thompson
March 31, 2019
Wow, I love this month’s kit. The cards everyone has made are wonderful. I love those kinds of layering dies. Beautiful!!!!
Tracy evans
March 31, 2019
There are so many ideas for these dies!
Celeste Cassino
March 31, 2019
Great card! You did an excellent job with your colors. It has a sunrise feel to it.
Jennifer McClelland
March 31, 2019
I love the water color flowers in this one. Great work!
Kimberly T.
March 31, 2019
Absolutely beautiful. Love your colors.
Kathy A
March 31, 2019
I love your soft colors. Your card is pretty enough to mount for a picture.
Cynthia Cole
March 31, 2019
Your card is beautifully colored, soft and elegant. I sure hope to win this kit.
Avra N Williams
March 31, 2019
Beautiful!
Pamela McGillin
March 31, 2019
Wonderful retirement card!
Clarelle Chevallier-Siclait
March 31, 2019
The water colored elements provide a unique look to the card. I love the flowers and the gondola. Thanks for sharing!
Sue D
March 31, 2019
Very pretty scene. I like the flower boxes.
Amy
March 31, 2019
So cool! The water looks amazing. Great ink blending.
Carrie Carver
March 31, 2019
So excited to see layers of beauty in this! Love it!
KT Fit Kitty
March 31, 2019
Such a beautiful scene! Gorgeous card!
Jackie
March 31, 2019
Wow! Looks so beautiful you could frame it. Thanks for sharing.
GabriellaB
March 31, 2019
I love playing with watercolors too
Teri Wilson
March 31, 2019
Sooo Venice! Love the dimension you achieved! Gorgeous colors! You did it again Hero Arts!
Felicia C
March 31, 2019
Stunning! Just absolutely stunning! I love the magical, romantic feel this card has because of the combination of colors. The die cuts are spectacular! You captured the essence of being there. Another kit that is a hit out of the park.
Inma
March 31, 2019
Love the softness of this card! Stunning!
Joni Mastronardi
March 31, 2019
This card is amazing, it bring me back to my time in Venice, so magical.
Toni L
March 31, 2019
Absolutely charming. Love the addition of the flower boxes—really sets off the card.