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Hello Friends, Welcome to the Hero Arts “Hostess Summer Picnic”blog hop. I am so delighted to be included in this hop with so many wonderful, kind & talented ladies. You may be arriving sweet & talented Linda at “Scrappin, Stampin’ & Singin’ “blog here. If you want to the full list of the hoppers today you will find them at the Hero Arts Blog here. If you want to go to the first hopper that will be Deborah Nolan’s blog called S.O.S. not only is she talented but, so darn funny!!
Hero Arts will be awarding prizes from randomly drawn comments. For a chance to win, simply comment on ANY of the stops along the hop on ANY day, including each day’s starting post at the Hero Club Blog. The more comments you leave, the better your chance of winning!  (If you find a broken link, you’ll find a master list of the hop links at the Hero Arts Club Blog. Also, please report broken links to: blog@heroarts.com.)

I fell in love with the stamp called, “Butterfly Flower” from Hero Arts so I decided to create three entirely different cards today for the hop and I have a mimi tutorial for the first card.
Card Number One was FUN to create using two layers of the same stamp. One of the layers is on vellum and really… that could be a CASE card all by itself. More details will be in the tutorial at the bottom of the post.

When I finished my card it needed a small touch but, not a sentiment. The butterfly called, “Chrissy Butterfly” was the perfect touch. I stamped on vellum with the Butterfly Flower using this die cut. Do you think the card is to busy? Sometimes I get carried away with the addition of my white dots. 

For Card Number Two the butterfly flowers were watercolored with Inktense Colored Pencils, cut out & separated. (A huge thanks to Jennifer McGuire for introducing me to these colored pencils) Love the vibrant colors or they can be soft like in the card above. The sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp called, “Card Exchanging Friends”and the rest of the sentiment is stamped inside the card. 
I just love the ring to this sentiment….. “I count myself lucky to know you” The background on this card was distressed, embossed w/ clear embossing powder & white pen action. A strip of this 40lb. vellum was a perfect way to soften the card with the sentiment stamped in this Hero Arts ink. 
For Card Number Three I did some fast coloring with NO SHADING…NOT ONE TINY BIT!! 
I used this Spellbinder die cut for the card base. I traced the outside of the die cut to get a small frame around the white card stock…trimmed it again and traced the die again for the yellow. Email me if you have questions. 🙂
Adding white dots with the gel pen and Enamel Accents made the flowers jump off the card. I also outlined the flowers with a fine tip Sharpie. 
READY FOR THE MINI TUTORIAL FOR CARD #1.? 

Stamp and emboss with white embossing powder on the Dessert Storm paper. Trim around the embossed image.

Color with the Inktense pencils and blend with a Dove Blender pen. Here is a post with a video and more details using the blender pen.

You can also take the tip of the pen and pick up color directly from tip of the colored pencil.

I combined orange and red for the big blossoms. Later I added a tad of color from some purples and blues into the flowers.

Add some white trim, white dots & white Enamel Accents. That will make me happy 🙂

Stamp the flowers on vellum with Unicorn Ink. Then…. you guessed it… add some white dots with the white gel pen. Pop the water colored part of the card onto the vellum. These are the perfect pop dots because they give some nice height to your card. Stamp the flower on some scrap vellum and die cut this & this butterfly for the card.

NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY FROM ME 🙂
This Hero Arts ink and flower stamp, plus a  6×6 Basic Grey pad of paper.
All you need to do is leave a comment…maybe tell me your favorite card.If you don’t already… I invite you to join my following or subscribe here.(Please leave your email so I can contact you if you don’t have a blog.)

Everyday all week you will be inspired with more from the Hero Arts “Hostess Summer Picnic”blog hop cards. If you start at Hero Arts Blog they will send you to the first stop of the hop each day. Today I am the last stop in the hop. THANK YOU for your visit today it’s so appreciated!!  Hugs, Kathy

P.S. The winners have been announced on the Simon Says Stamp Blog from the Card Kit blog hop last week. Congrats to Amber Milone that won from my blog! If you want to see the hop click here.

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  4. judkajudi says

    Stunning cards using that floral stamp!! And you can never overdo the white ink! Your use of white ink is an inspiration … but nobody does it like you do. Thanks for the marvelous cards and the “how to”. I’ve enjoyed sharing this picnic with you!!

  7. Linda W. (ScrappinBari) says

    You ended our day of the hop with a bang, Kathy! Just love your gorgeous butterfly flower cards, and NO – your dots are not too much on card 1 – great shading too!! Thanks, but no need to include me in your generous drawing. It was great hopping with you!!

  11. Barbara says

    Your cards are all gorgeous, but the first one is my favorite. Don’t change a thing, your techniques and ideas are great just the way they are. Thanks for the tutorial, as well!

  14. Kelly Massman says

    Your cards are so beautiful as always!!! I always love visiting your blog–makes me smile every time! 🙂 you are also too generous-thanks for a chance to win!

  16. CinnamonSally says

    Oh my goodness stunning cards as always Kathy. Thanks for the tutorial, I think that card is my favourite. I really must buy some of those pencils!

  20. Dana says

    I love the card with the butterfly! I have been thinking about those colored pencils, you make them look soo good!!

  21. Dorothy C. says

    My favorite is #1. It’s great to see how one stamp can be used to create three amazing cards. Thanks for the tutorial and a chance to win.

  24. Paperpicnic says

    Wow! Such an amazing collection of cards! Each card is equally gorgeous but very different! I’m in awe! Love them all!

  27. Lin says

    Hey Sista! Isn’t it fun to remember when we were Hosti together? Fond memories. As always, your cards are wonderful, with your signature white highlights – I wonder how many of those white pens have been sold because of you? Love and hugs!

  28. Pat says

    I’ve been following you for a LONG time! And I think my favorite card is the top one…but the 2nd one is a close 2nd! 🙂 I LOVE the inktense pencils, too–they’re awesome!

    Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂

  32. Anonymous says

    All are vibrant – – but the first card would definitely make my mailbox happy 🙂
    The white dots lend a perfect “touch” to the cards . . .
    Mary, Wausau WI

  35. Velvet Pearson says

    They’re all so pretty, but I have a thing for vellum, so my favorite is the one with the vellum strip across the top. Coloring with Intense pencil is a close second!

  45. lynda says

    Wow! You have so much info in this post for me to comment on! If I have to choose a fave it would be the 1st one because of the way you cut it. But what I’ll remember is how easily you made the frames on the last card!

  47. creationsnz says

    Kathy I like them all but love the first card with the vellum – the colours are gorgeous and the layered effect is stunning. No the white dots are not too much but totally enhance what is already there.

  52. Petti says

    I love your floral cards! My favourite is the one that is half velum and with desert storm card. I like the effect of colouring on kraft.

  54. Debstamps says

    An absolutely riveting post Kathy! You highlighted my favorite kind of card making–same stamp/multiple designs! I enjoyed seeing how you put your own stamp on this Hero Arts Butterfly Flower.

  55. sharon l-s says

    It is hard to pick just one as all 3 are really great! Since I must choose, I’ll pick #1. I like the colors and the vellum contrast. tfs all 3 cards.

  57. Ava says

    Kathy, they are all fantastic cards and it’s amazing how different they all look. Thank you for all of the helpful tips, too!

  58. Brenda says

    Ooh, so glad you used this stamp, great inspiration as I have it too. It looks so beautiful all coloured in like that! I love the card with the vellum, but then again I thought they were all beautiful! Thanks Kathy!

  66. Kim M says

    I loved all the cards but I would have to say #1 is my fav. I love that stamp too. I have it and love its versatility. Your colouring is fantastic and I love the addition of the white dots! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win! Very nice of you. 🙂

  67. lostinpaper says

    Kathy, as usual your cards are all inspiring! My fave if I had to choose would be the ‘just because’ and I think it’s because there is no shading, a definite must try for me. Thanks again!

  70. jcappetta says

    All 3 cards are stunning!So hard to choose.If I had to, it would be the third card because no shading involved-guess I am just lazy!

  73. Barb says

    One of Hero Arts’ most beautiful stamps and you sure have made it shine today, Kathy! Gorgeous work, as always! So happy to be hopping with you this week! 🙂

  83. Carol McCready says

    Gorgeous cards and coloring.
    Love the your just amazing card.
    Or maybe the first one with the
    vellum is my favorite. Sorry
    don’t think I can pick a favorite.

  88. Suzanne C says

    Love that you showed three ways with one stamp! Love Love Love the kraft overlay it is stunning. The cards are all over the top beautiful!

  89. ivy says

    Gorgeous Kathy! Must get the white gel pen you use and create some beauties like the ones you made!

  95. Tracy says

    Kathy,
    Oh my goodness these are amazing cards. Wow I am in love with like everything. Thanks for sharing.
    Tracy

  96. Deborah Nolan says

    Okay, (1) your cards are as gorgeous as ever; (2) now I want that big flowery vine-y stamp; and (3) thank you for being your ever-supportive, wonderful self!

  100. Bev Hill says

    Oh my golly, three absolutely stunning cards. If I really have to pick, it would be #1. Thank you so much for providing the tutorials. Now I need to add Inktense pencils and the flower stamp to my wish list.

  101. Emily Leiphart says

    Wowzers, Kathy! Absolutely gorgeous cards and I really enjoyed your tutorial. You have incredible colouring skills and I love how you highlighted everything!!

  104. Cheryl says

    Gorgeous cards Kathy, I like everyone but I think my favorite is # 1. I like how you used the same stamp and layered it with the vellum. I really like the inktense colored pencils, I will have to buy some. I like your use of the white ink.

  108. Gabby Lou says

    Über cute cards…I love all of them but #3 looks like you shaded and did all those tricky things I cannot do…but that’s why you are royalty!! Very talented..I love your work!!

  113. pcm says

    OMG kathy! I LOVE LOVE LOVE card #1. I think it’s perfect. not one white dot too much! (and you can leave me out of your personal giveaway 🙂 )

  115. TenSGal says

    Wow, wow, wow!!! These cards are just gorgeous! I don’t know that i can pick one over the other! I bought some Inktense pencils….now I need to use them.

    I got rid of spam on my blog (I was getting a ton, too) by only letting registered users comment. It did cut out the anonymous people but it doesn’t seem to have cut down the legitimate commenters….and now i”m not having to delete those awful spam messages!!!

  117. ValByDesign, Valerie says

    Beautiful, beautiful cards! ALL # of them! My fave is a tie between one and three (very strange – my number keys aren’t working on my Kindle – grr). But no.two is gorgeous, too!

  118. Greta says

    I’m speechless! Will have to come back when I have more time to absorb all the info, Kathy. LOVE your work–it’s been awhile since I’ve been to your blog so I signed up to follow by e-mail. My favorite card is the 1st, but by the narrowest of margins. Love the COPIC coloring without shading–something I might be able to do!

  120. Tiffany G says

    Oh wow!! All 3 cards are absolutely beautifully stunning!!! I love them all but I think the 1st one is my fav!!! That stamp is gorgeous!! And I love the butterfly too!!

  121. Katherine Dent says

    The first card with velum and kraft type paper is my favorite. Those inktense pencils are the bomb. Can’t wait to get some.

  126. Karen L K says

    Very nice cards. I do not think your first card is too busy. It is very pretty. Very nice that you did both bright vibrant coloring and more of a softer look. What did you do to get the softer look? Very nice of you to offer a prize from you! Thanks for sharing all the information on your cards.

  128. Karen says

    All your cards are absolutely gorgeous! I really don’t think the first card is too busy. The butterfly was the perfect addition. My favorite is #2 because I love the softness of the card and how that goes with the sentiment.

  131. craftvithme says

    What can I say! Your card simply made me speechless. I love love the “I count myself lucky to know you” card.

    Wish I could do stuff like that.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    REgards,
    Vithya

  133. Pamela Selinski says

    Well I have to say that all 3 of your cards are gorgeous. My favorite is Your Amazing. The flowers are so brilliant and really bring the image to life. WOW.

  135. Rashmi Musam says

    #1 my Favourite….
    really pretty and fabulous technique loved it..
    thank you for the mini tutorial as well good for me being just started with card making and stamping…

  136. Kathy Mc says

    Hard to pick a favorite, Kathy, but I guess I’ll got with #1. Love the cut edge with vellum beneath it ~ great technique! What a fun blog hop (hated to see it end for today).

  138. cm says

    What a stunning series of cards you’ve created; each one a piece of lovely art! Thanks for sharing all the details; definitely headed to my “must try” list! Thanks so much for this wonderfully themed hop – and especially for inviting all of us to the picnic!!
    c

  139. Anonymous says

    Love all of your cards, but #1 with the vellum is just outstanding. Card #3 is also just gorgeous for the intense color. Great job.

    Sherry in MI

  140. Janis says

    Oh, they are all wonderful, but #1 is my very favorite. Just gorgeous!!!
    Thank you for the chance to win your blog candy, too! Sweet…
    <3 J

  143. Mateja Povše says

    I LOVE the first one, but they are all extremely beautiful! This white dots really make them pop and I need to get my hands on this stamp. It’s beautiful! 🙂

  144. Winnie says

    So pretty! I love the cutout and shape of the first one, it looks so elegant. The vibrant colors are so pretty on the second one.. So different, and love that!

  145. Sunny Sue says

    I love all of your cards, but if I had to pick just one it would be the first one. I’ve been trying out the Inktense pencils – and now I really have something to aspire to. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

  146. aileen (mum) says

    Ohh how can you ask us to pick a favourite. They are all absolutely brilliant. I love flowers and butterflies and have been a mad keen user of Inktense pencils since they first came out from Derwent. They are the best things since sliced cheese.
    Can i ask if you have time, you mention the dove blender is that like copic blender pen and also why you use that instead of water? Thanks for sharing.
    Aileen aileen@handscantalk.com.au

  147. Isabelle says

    You cards are all absolutely gorgeous, but I must say that card no. 3 is my favorite for its stunning simplicity!
    Thank you so much,

  148. LaurieJay says

    Where do I begin? All three are great but card #1 is the bomb! Butterflies and flowers are two of my favorite motifs. Inktense pencils? I’ve got ’em but haven’t used them enough. What gorgeous results you got. Desert storm paper? Swoon. Vellum? Swoon.
    Great overall effects.

  150. VicR says

    Oh Wow, your cards are stunning Beautiful, Kathy! Not too busy at all, and I absolutely Love the addition of the white to set them off. I can see why you love this stamp. So versatile, making 3 completely different cards, equally lovely. I am just in Awe 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial too

  152. Amanda SherWood says

    They’re all beautiful, however card one is my favourite. I have an obsession for all things Inktense at the moment. What a lovely card and a lovely idea

  157. dorothy d says

    They’re all beautiful! The first one really caught my eye. I am inspired to make a card, something I haven’t done in a long time!!!

  158. Stefani says

    Beautiful cards Kathy … you inspire every time. Love all the cards, but especially #1. Thank you for the chance to win this wonderful prize. x

  163. Kathy S says

    You just make magic Kathy. It’s amazing and no, I don’t think there are too many white dots. I love the card 1, with the kraft cut out and velum. Simply elegant. Thanks for all the inspiration. I can’t duplicate it, but I can sure appreciate it.

  171. Candy Meyers says

    Oh wow, what great cards. This goes to show you what all can be done with one stamp. I don’t know which one is my favorite. They are all great.
    Candy Meyers

  173. Catherine Pooler says

    Pick a favorite? Oh, dear…first it was the one on the white cardstock. When I looked at your tutorials, I think now it’s the one on the kraft cardstock. They are all fabulous!

  180. Cheryl G says

    Such beautiful cards! Such talent! My favorite is Card Number One…love the creative design w/the flower stamp, the vellum layer and the white gel pen accents!

  184. heidi @ ggip says

    I really like how you showed the inktense pencils with the blender pens. I am really working to get a groove with my inktense pencils so I appreciate the tutorial with that.

  185. Dana D. says

    Your cards are beautiful. You really showcased how great this stamp set is. I love your coloring and details. Gorgeous.!

  187. Sharon Underwood says

    Oh, my GOODNESS! These cards are totally AWESOME..I mean, REALLY! What you’ve done with a beautiful stamp is unbelievable…adding dots with the white pen after using Inktense Pencils really made them jump off the page and onto my lap! LOVE all of them–no way to pick a favorite! HAVE to get that stamp now!

  189. Patricia says

    Wow! Can you color or what!!!! Absolutely stunning cards. All of them are beautiful. I will have to Che k out those Inktense pencils for sure! Great great job!

  190. Sparkly Engineer says

    Wow, both cards are fab. I have to say that the first card is my fav though.

    Live and learn, I learned about inktense pencils today and enamel accents, thank you.

    BTW welcome back

  191. Laura says

    You know, I am so glad to be following you. I use vellum all the time for my sentiments….never thought of using it that way. And that stamp!!!!! And those Colors!!!! and those Dots!!!!! Just Beautiful. I am inspired. Off I go!

  192. calamity jane says

    As always, your cards are just fabulous! I learn more from you than most all of the other blogs I read. Now if I could make it look like yours…!!!!??? I’m trying & having FUN and that’s what it’s all about!

  194. Angel says

    My favorite card is #1, love how you trimmed around the embossed images. I really love the softness when you repeated it on vellum, and your white dots create the perfect definition. I need to make better use of my white pen.

  195. Maureen Chandler says

    The first card is my favorite although I like all of them. Thanks for the tutorial and I love the white dots! I subscribe to your blog already and always enjoy what you share – thanks so much!

  200. Colleen says

    I just love all of your cards, they are all so beautiful. Great coloring of all of them too and thanks for the tutorials too.

  202. Kris in Alaska says

    Oh my word! How utterly lovely! Thanks so much for the tutorial too! I know why I follow you by email… you’re FABULOUS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

  203. karenelr says

    Oh Kathy–you always have the most fabulous cards–I love the first one because the tutorial made it easier, but the vibrancy of the last card probably makes it my favorite! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

  205. Angie says

    All three of your cards are stunning! I love the look you achieved by coloring on Kraft. Since I still only have a few Copics and struggle to get things shaded with what I have, I am super impressed with your third card. I just want to look and look at this one!

  208. Jeanie Gregory says

    I just loved everyone of the cards, there is no way I can pick just one, and I fell in love with the stamp so I guess I will have to buy the stamp… Thanks!!!

  209. Pam says

    What gorgeous cards!! I especially love the first card! Love the coloring technique.
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

  214. rhoffer says

    These cards are beautiful! I love the coloring and the white dots. I really need to add the Inktense colored pencils to my collection of goodies–and, of course, I’ll have to get this stamp set to practice my coloring…

  217. mtscrapgal says

    Kathy your talent and artistry always impress me. You showed your versatility today by using the stamps so many different ways. I think my fave is the one with colored pencils and embossing on vellum. I’m glad we are using vellum again. Thanks

  219. thebridgeamit says

    I like the first card, Just Because…
    your coloring with Copics is always so inspiring. I want to be like you when I grow up! LOL
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  221. Barbara says

    Wow… this is quite the flower show!! Love all those blooms, Your 1st card with the tutorial is fab with a cool effect!

  228. Victoria H. says

    Oh my goodness, pick one….they are all so gorgeous!!! I love the first one with all the gorgeous detail, the soft prettiness of the second and how beautiful is your last with the bright fun colors! Wonderfully done!

  229. TLady says

    Hi Kathy!!!! 🙂
    I LOOOOOOVE ALL of your cards! DON’T MAKE ME pick just one!!!!!!!:) I started following your blog last week—during Summer Camp!:) Your cards are SOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!:)

  230. Madeline Rains says

    I love all of them. What a wonderful stamp that is! I’d love to use it to stamp a tablecloth. My favorite is the “Count Myself Lucky” card.

  231. loulou says

    Stunning Cards. I love the first card and no I don’t think you went overboard with the white dots – I think it enhances it beautifully. The pencil blending is so beautiful. I really like the bright copic card too. I’m going to have to pull out my white gel pen more often – it gives such gorgeous results.

  233. Phi says

    Wow all three cards are gorgeous. But my favourite is the first one with its splash of colour over the subtle vellum in the background. Just beautiful.

  236. jintyoo7 says

    Gah!!!!!!! If I really, really have to pick one – it would be the first. Love the contrast of colour against the elegant white outlines 🙂

  241. Kathy says

    Number 1 is my favorite. The Butterfly flower stamp is great and embossing it with white and using the inktense pencils makes a stunning card,

  243. Brenda says

    You rock the white dots and other creativity skills of course! Thanks for the 3 different styles and the chance.

  244. Michelle Liimatainen says

    You are just freaking AMAZING!!!! I am in love with each and every one of them!!! I love that 3rd card too! The first thing I said is “she didn’t shade it and it’s PERFECTION!”

    Love, love, love!!!!

  248. Anonymous says

    Hi Kathy, I choose #3 and you can never use too much white gel or enamel. Thank you for sharing your creativity.
    Joe-Anne

  249. Joan-Anne Weatherbee says

    Awesome cards! I like card 3. The no shading and white dots are so beautiful. TFS!

  250. Heatheranne says

    All three cards are fab, but number one stole my heart. It’s glorious! I love the dimension and textures. I don’t think you went to far, but just went the right distance. The prize looks yummy and I’d love to win it, so thanks for the chance. 🙂
    hilltophaven@gmail.com

  253. Tona says

    I loved all of your cards but that 1st card made my jaw dropp to the floor…it’s gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial too.

  255. Anonymous says

    I love the first card so much. The kraft, the colouring, the lay-out, ever so beautiful.
    Margriet

  256. Heng Wei says

    I just loooooove those vibrant colours! They just make me fall more in love with ur cards. And that floral stamp is gorgeous too! 😀

  258. Terri Johnson says

    I love your blog. I find myself casing your style more and more. Thanks for the inspiration! I love all three cards but the first one is my favorite. Have a wonderful day! 🙂

  259. LaVon Hall says

    Thanks for the inspiration with the white gel pen accents. I am definitely going to put it to better use after seeing your beautiful results!

  260. Shannon says

    You didn’t mention when time was up to leave a message. Oh well, at any rate……I cannot pick a favorite card because they are all stunning. I forget to use Vellum and then I see a card like yours and I realize that I should use it more. I’m a big fan of it’s never too much embellishing, so I personally love all your white dots and white accents. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards with us and for the inspiration it has provoked within me.

  262. Tammy J says

    Pick one for my favorite. Your kidding right. LOL that’s funny. I LOVE the ALL. But I guess my favorite is the one with the cut out and all the inktense colors. I love it.

  269. Beth Anne in PA says

    Wow! Stunning cards…beautifully done. I’m off to watch your video to see if any of your white pen skills might rub off on me too! TFS
    Beth Anne in PA

  270. dr.jaya says

    Oh My God!! this card is sooooo beautiful!!! i am head over heels in love with this:) thanks for the tutorial on the coloring..its such a great help:)

  272. eSeN says

    Card number 3 is my favourite with all the rich colours! Thanks for the chance to win your cool Hero Arts/BG package too!

  273. Kanan Pandya says

    These are so gorgeous cards, Kathy. I love how you used one stamp to create all these three different cards, very creative and beautiful colors on each one. 🙂

  274. Leni says

    Lovely cards! I defenitely have to use this stamp again/more! Thanks for the tutorials…very helpfull!

  276. Katie says

    Love how you are able to use your stamps in so many different ways. I think my favorite is the second card. You mention you overuse of white dots but on your third card the white dots make the images come alive. Great job. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

  281. Jennifer Scull says

    oh my gosh, that first card is absolutely FABULOUS!!!! thank you so much for the tut! who would have ever thought to use the blender pen with colored pencils? genius!

    and you have no idea what a true BG junkie I am! would love to win this new pad! thanks for the chance. 🙂

  289. Lacelady says

    My first visit here, I love the first card the best, though they are all lovely. I’ll be back to watch some of your videos etc. and go back to see some previous posts.

  292. Adri Myburgh says

    Oh !!! what great looking cards, Looks like a lot of FUN. Card 3 is my favourite.

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