June 07, 2024

Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero June 2024 Challenge - Smooth


Hello everyone.  The new Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero challenge over on the Hero Arts (HA) blog starts today with the theme of SMOOTH… or ink blending.    

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HA products used:
▪️Color Layering Clouds stencils 
▪️Hello There stamp & cuts 
▪️Pitch Black cardstock 

Ok, this did not turn out as I had planned.  I wanted to create a summer sunset scene… instead it has an ominous apocalyptic vibe. 😂*LOL*   


Anyway, my ink blending is over the layering cloud stencils.  Used yellow, orange and red dye inks on Bristol paper.  Trimmed the panel down to 4x5.25-inches 


Next, die cut the garden birds from black cardstock and the “hello there” sentiment from white.  Assembled the card onto a white card base to finish.  


Play along for your chance to win one of two $50 gift cards to the HA online store.  To qualify, use at least one HA brand product on your project.  The details, linkup and more inspirations from the design team are found HERE.  If you post on Instagram, please tag @ablognamedhero with hashtags #heroarts and #staycraftychallenge so we can find you.  Challenge ends at 5:00 pm PT on June 30, 2024.  Thank you for stopping by.





9 comments:

Vicki Dutcher said...

Your use of color is absolutely outstanding!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Gorgeous sunset with the silhouette birds, Trina!!

Maria said...

Oh, so lovely! So eye catching and beautiful, Trina! Love the silhouette with the birds against the sunset!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

It's a so dramatic sunset, but it doesn't feel apocalyptic to me :D :D You made me laugh! The black garden with the birds and the embossed flowers looks really striking on that background! Love the big white sentiment that gives light to te composition!A fabulous card!

Susan said...

Amazing vibrant sunset through the clouds! Such great contrast with the black birds and black bottom half of the card!

Bonnie said...

These birds look like they're enjoying this brilliant sunset, Trina! Your depth of color is amazing!

Christine Alexander said...

your sunset is really eye catching, I love it :)

Helen said...

Beautiful card, Trina. Your stunning background is perfect for showcasing this silhouette die cut. tfs

Brenda in IN said...

A stunning sky with such brilliant colors. The birds are sticking around so it must not be apocalyptic yet. This is really eye catching.