17 May 2017

Hero Arts Summer 2017 Catalogue Blog Hop

Hello there, today we are celebrating the Hero Arts summer release with a fun blog hop. Let me tell you, the release is amazing. Some of the products are already available at Hero Arts retailers but today the whole release is available to purchase from the Hero Store.

 
If you are following along with the hop, you should have arrived here from the fabulous Tracie Pond's blog. If you get lost along the way, I have a full list of participants below.
 

My card today uses the adorable Believe In Yourself Narwhal. I absolutely love this set, it has a few different narwhals in it, in different sizes plus lots of accompanying sentiments. I started off die cutting a white circle piece using one of the circles from the Nesting Circles Infinity Dies. I then stamped the largest of the narwhal's from the set, as well as the sentiment on to it using Intense Black Ink.
 
 
The Narwhal was coloured using Copic Markers and then I added in a sea background behind him, also with Copic Markers. The panel was added to a larger white cardstock circle with foam tape. This was then added to a circle card base with ATG. To create the circle card base, I took two circles that I again, die cut with the Circle Infinity Dies. I added a score line to one of them at the top to create a flap. This piece was adhered to the other with strong tape. I then cut a little sliver off of the bottom of the circle to aid with standing the card up. To finish off the card, I added clear YNS gumdrops.
 
SUPPLIES:

Here are the links to what I have used on the card. Please click on the picture or wording to be taken to where I purchased it. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the shop logo below the product to shop at your favourite store.
 
 
COPIC MARKERS: Narwhal - T8, T7, T6, T5, T4, T3, T2, T1, T0, R000. Sea/water - B66, B63, B21, B12, B00, B000, B0000.
 
BLOG HOP:

Here are the full list of participants taking part in the hop:
 
 
 
GIVEAWAY:

Hero Arts are giving away three $25 shopping sprees, drawn from the comments left across all blogs in the hop. Please leave a comment by Wednesday 24th May 2017 at 11.59 PT and the winner will be announced the following week.  
 
The next person on the hop is the fabulous Heather Ruwe. Thanks so much for visiting me today. I hope you have a great rest of the day!
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169 comments:

  1. Pitney17 May 2017 at 12:19

    Love your background!!!!

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  2. ~amy~17 May 2017 at 12:53

    Such a cute card!!! LOVE that background! Makes the sweet narwhal POP.

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  3. Dee17 May 2017 at 13:15

    The ocean you created is gorgeous and shows off the the handsome narwhal!

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  4. Lynette17 May 2017 at 13:33

    Great card. Love this stamp set.

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  5. Kate Davis17 May 2017 at 13:47

    I am having such fun on this hop. The circle card base complements the Narwhal perfectly!

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  6. DisDesigns17 May 2017 at 14:08

    Love this Narwhal - he just makes me smile. And the background you created is beautiful!

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  7. Linda S.17 May 2017 at 14:26

    Your Copic colored sea background is fabulous. It looks simple but has such depth.

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  8. BeverlyBL17 May 2017 at 14:33

    So cute and your background is just beautiful.

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  9. Sam Olden17 May 2017 at 14:40

    Wow, your Narwhal is gorgeous!

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  10. Lisa s17 May 2017 at 14:41

    Adorable the background is so creative and your coloring is out of this world

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  11. Christina Dauven17 May 2017 at 14:47

    This is so cute. These little guys would be cute with the whale and turtle.

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  12. the bean17 May 2017 at 14:59

    Adorable card ! Love the sea background and your coloring is superb !

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  13. Susan King17 May 2017 at 15:05

    Michelle, what a beautiful card and I love your use of colors. It is so well thought out! Thank you for sharing!

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  14. Deb Selby17 May 2017 at 15:13

    It is fun to see all the different ways to make a sea background.

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  15. Sunshine17 May 2017 at 15:15

    Sweet card. Love that narwhal and the sentiments that go with that stamp are so positive. And love the background. Thanks for sharing!
    Michelle Daigle

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  16. FD9135417 May 2017 at 15:25

    Wonderful card. Thanks for sharing

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  17. Elaine17 May 2017 at 15:48

    Isn't that an adorable card!

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  18. nailgirl17 May 2017 at 15:55

    Love the copic colored background! will have to try that!

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  19. Crafty Little Peach17 May 2017 at 16:25

    Love that background and the coloring of your narwhal is stunning and spot on! TFS

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  20. MaryFran17 May 2017 at 16:26

    Absolutely beautiful coloring work!

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  21. Lisa A creations17 May 2017 at 16:27

    The sea background you made is absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing!

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  22. stampinfranni17 May 2017 at 16:34

    Sweet card. Love the background. I want to see how you did it!

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  23. Purple Princess17 May 2017 at 16:35

    Love the background!

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  24. Gaia Ramazzotti17 May 2017 at 16:39

    Your colouring is FLAWLESS! Your card looks different and unique, love it! :)

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  25. Lori17 May 2017 at 16:42

    Absolutely love the sea background!

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  26. Teresa Doyle17 May 2017 at 16:43

    The Narwhal is pretty cute and I love your background Michelle.

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  27. dligon17 May 2017 at 16:53

    love it, what an adorable card

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  28. Abby17 May 2017 at 16:56

    Nice card!

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  29. Evelyn17 May 2017 at 17:00

    Love the shape of the card and your coloring!

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  30. Debbie17 May 2017 at 17:07

    Very cheerful card.

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  31. Kentucky Daisy17 May 2017 at 17:08

    What a cute card!! Anyone would love receiving this! It would definitely bring a smile!

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  32. Nana Griffin17 May 2017 at 17:26

    I like the round card shape with the narwhal on it.

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  33. Beverly S.17 May 2017 at 17:33

    Cute! Love your background on the one. Thanks for sharing.

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  34. Unknown17 May 2017 at 17:33

    The narwhals are super cute and look super fun to color and the sentiments are adorable!!

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  35. Trina P.17 May 2017 at 17:42

    Love your circle shape card. So cute and amazing Copic colouring of the background waves.

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  36. Barb Ghig17 May 2017 at 17:43

    Oh my gosh, your background looks amazing, Michelle! I love how you colored the Narwhal, too...such great details!

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  37. Kathy Thisted17 May 2017 at 17:51

    fantastic card!

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  38. Unknown17 May 2017 at 17:58

    I never even thought to make a round card, thanks for the inspiration!

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  39. Lydia Lee17 May 2017 at 18:19

    So sweet! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  40. Heidi17 May 2017 at 18:29

    What a cute card, just love it!

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  41. barbara c17 May 2017 at 18:31

    Adorable card with this pretty back ground and cute gum drops added in...

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  42. Linda from AZ17 May 2017 at 18:41

    Just love the round card and what a wonderful design and sentiment.

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  43. PA17 May 2017 at 19:02

    Love the background you created with Copic markers! Very Pretty!

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  44. Anonymous17 May 2017 at 19:20

    Your background is breath taking. You did a fantastic job.

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  45. Berina RGA17 May 2017 at 19:27

    Wow! The background is stunning!! Such a beautiful card. Cute Narwhal.

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  46. sheron17 May 2017 at 19:27

    You gotta love a narwhal! Your card is so cute and I love the background.

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  47. Unknown17 May 2017 at 19:31

    So cute! I want to do a unicorn and narwal with horns touching like an Eskimo kiss card.

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  48. Anonymous17 May 2017 at 19:32

    Great card and background!!

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  49. Stefanie White17 May 2017 at 19:44

    Super cute, thanks for sharing!

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  50. KimberlyM17 May 2017 at 20:36

    The narwhal is as sweet as can be, but your sea background is amazing! You have mad skills - thank you for sharing!

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  51. Tracie Pond17 May 2017 at 20:52

    So, so cute, Michelle!! Love that your card is shaped like a circle and how you did the water. =)

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  52. Becca Yahrling17 May 2017 at 21:12

    I love shaped cards. Great background!!

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  53. Linda17 May 2017 at 21:16

    Such a sweet card. Sure to put a smile on someone's face. TFS

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  54. Dee Earnshaw17 May 2017 at 21:30

    So pretty. Love the the background and the coloring:)

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  55. Colleen17 May 2017 at 21:36

    So cute love the shape

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  56. Geri S17 May 2017 at 21:42

    Perfect whale and terrific sea - love the coloring!

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  57. Cyndi17 May 2017 at 21:47

    Your background is so realistic. Love this card.

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  58. Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog17 May 2017 at 21:50

    Super duper background! Thanks for sharing your talents!

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  59. Joy Meadows17 May 2017 at 21:56

    Love this cute card! thanks for the inspiration.

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  60. Liz17 May 2017 at 22:08

    Your cards is so cute! Thank you for sharing your card for inspiration!

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  61. Jeanne Beam17 May 2017 at 22:15

    Wonderful card. Thanks for sharing...

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  62. T Simmons17 May 2017 at 22:15

    Love the circle shape card with this design.

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  63. Barbara McDonald17 May 2017 at 22:21

    Love the narwhal. The detail on the back is great. Thank you for sharing.

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  64. Barb17 May 2017 at 22:24

    Lovely card, Michelle!

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  65. Paula17 May 2017 at 22:29

    Sweet card!

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  66. Cynthia Cole17 May 2017 at 22:30

    Cute circular card!

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  67. Anonymous17 May 2017 at 22:38

    Simple, but such a fun card! Great work.

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  68. Anonymous17 May 2017 at 22:38

    Great card! The narwhal is really cute.

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  69. Unknown17 May 2017 at 22:49

    Love your card. Great presentation.

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  70. Ruth17 May 2017 at 22:53

    Love a narwhal! This is such a fabulous card. I like that you've used a circle card base - somehow it makes it more sea like.... to me at least. Fabulous background and great detail on the narwhal. Xx

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  71. SeekHim117 May 2017 at 22:56

    Nice examples! Keep up the good work!

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  72. Billie A17 May 2017 at 23:19

    Wonderful card. Love the water background. Very creative and fun image.

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  73. Deneen17 May 2017 at 23:25

    Love this fun stamp set and what you created with it!

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  74. Janet D.17 May 2017 at 23:37

    Fabulous card, love it!

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  75. Di17 May 2017 at 23:37

    Love the cute Narwhal and the way you did the water. Great card.
    Di B.

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  76. gabriella17 May 2017 at 23:52

    I love the coloring details. The texture is amazing

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  77. Pennie17 May 2017 at 23:53

    Awesome creativity!

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  78. Essie18 May 2017 at 00:15

    Very sweet card--and the background is terrific!!

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  79. Lindarub18 May 2017 at 00:25

    Cute card.

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  80. Isabel Z18 May 2017 at 00:42

    Love what you created; you are so talented.

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  81. Unknown18 May 2017 at 00:45

    I love the sea background on your card! I would never have guessed that you used Copics. :-)

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  82. Janice18 May 2017 at 00:46

    Great background and narwhals are just fun.

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  83. loceanjo18 May 2017 at 00:48

    Love the circle card!!

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  84. loceanjo18 May 2017 at 00:49

    I love the circle card - great background too!!

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  85. Cindy C.18 May 2017 at 00:58

    Very cute shape card!!

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  86. Barbara18 May 2017 at 00:59

    This is a wonderful release, thanks for the inspiration!

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  87. Unknown18 May 2017 at 01:13

    Love the background. Shaped cards are always intriguing.

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  88. Diane Bakehouse18 May 2017 at 01:31

    Love the background and how you created it. Cute narwhals, and a great release.

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  89. Miriam Prantner18 May 2017 at 01:38

    That water looks absolutely amazing!!!

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  90. Barbara18 May 2017 at 01:51

    Perfect card with that background!

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  91. Kleri18 May 2017 at 02:01

    Super cute!Love the background!

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  92. Christi Conley18 May 2017 at 02:11

    Ohhhhh love that seawater background!!!

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  93. Lindar C18 May 2017 at 02:13

    Love that round card. I'm going to try that one of these days.

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  94. Natalie18 May 2017 at 02:15

    Such a pretty card. Great job!
    natgodfrey4@gmail.com

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  95. Christy Malone18 May 2017 at 02:25

    Such a cute card!

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  96. Heather DePasquale18 May 2017 at 02:40

    Beautiful Copic coloring! Thanks for sharing!

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  97. Michelle H18 May 2017 at 02:42

    Absolutely adorable card. This is such a wonderful release.

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  98. zehra18 May 2017 at 03:07

    Sweet card, great coloring

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  99. Starr18 May 2017 at 03:18

    Sweet card thank you for sharing

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  100. Phyllis18 May 2017 at 03:40

    The background you created was perfect for the narwhal. Thanks for sharing this great card.

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  101. Unknown18 May 2017 at 03:40

    Very cute. Love the color of the water.

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  102. judy18 May 2017 at 03:44

    I love how you colored the Narwhal and the background!

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  103. Unknown18 May 2017 at 03:50

    Such a cute card and love the sentiment. Thanks.

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  104. Laura S18 May 2017 at 03:59

    The sea background is beautiful, perfect for your narwhal!

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  105. Maryjo Monterosso18 May 2017 at 04:36

    Sweet, love the background and the circular card.

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  106. Denise Bryant18 May 2017 at 05:14

    Awesome background on this pretty card!

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  107. Kiwi18 May 2017 at 06:21

    Lovely card! That narwhals set is so cute! Tfs :-)

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  108. Debbie Rumpza18 May 2017 at 06:21

    Love the background you created for your narwhal

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  109. Margery C18 May 2017 at 07:28

    Cute card. I love the blue background. It makes the narwhal stand out.

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  110. Unknown18 May 2017 at 09:13

    Would love to see how you did that background .. It's amazing..

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  111. Dawn J18 May 2017 at 10:14

    I love circle cards, they are so unique. The narwhal is a beautiful creature and deservves a beautiful setting like this.

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  112. bkazoo18 May 2017 at 11:45

    lovely card

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  113. Tracey McNeely18 May 2017 at 12:14

    Such a cute card Michele O love the narwhal!

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  114. Linda T.18 May 2017 at 12:42

    Oh so pretty! I love the coloring on this card!

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  115. Rachel A.18 May 2017 at 13:04

    Wow! Your background is absolutely amazing! I would love to see a video of how you created it. Beautiful card!

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  116. Andrew and Bertha Pilgrim18 May 2017 at 13:49

    What a lovely sea background! You really did a great job with this card.

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  117. Natalie Winterstein18 May 2017 at 14:15

    So cute! I love it! :)

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  118. bev p18 May 2017 at 14:20

    Great background! Thanks.

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  119. Dellamano Designs18 May 2017 at 14:44

    I love the little narwhal and the fact that you used a circle card! I'm going to have to try that.

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  120. Sue D18 May 2017 at 15:20

    Love the background you created for this narwhal.

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  121. Verna Angerhofer18 May 2017 at 16:15

    Thanks for sharing your gorgeous card. I love the background you made.

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  122. cm18 May 2017 at 16:27

    How fabulous your 'star of the stage' narwhal is! Such a pretty ocean-themed card!
    ~carol

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  123. Mary Holshouser18 May 2017 at 17:58

    The water has so much movement.
    Great coloring.
    thanks for sharing.

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  124. Marjorie DUMONTIER 18 May 2017 at 18:08

    Astonishing coloring job !!!!!

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  125. Rachel Russell18 May 2017 at 19:04

    Awwwwwwwwwwww the Narwhal is just too adorable. Love this little guy in his circle card

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  126. Gretchen Wilson18 May 2017 at 19:55

    Great card, great coloring! Thanks for sharing!

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  127. Unknown18 May 2017 at 20:19

    Love your shapely card!

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  128. Terebene18 May 2017 at 21:13

    I really like how you created the background for this guy. Such gorgeous coloring!

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  129. Julie from NZ18 May 2017 at 22:09

    I love the background behind the narwhal. How did you achieve that effect using copic markers?

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  130. Sherry Butcher18 May 2017 at 22:13

    wonderful fun and cut card. Love the colors and Love the new Collection, Thank you for sharing.

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  131. Kirsty Vittetoe18 May 2017 at 22:24

    Your lovely work put a smile on my face!

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  132. Sharon18 May 2017 at 22:52

    Loving the colours in your card. Thanks for the lovely inspiration.

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  133. FeM18 May 2017 at 23:34

    Funcard all around. I like how you created the water.

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  134. Janice19 May 2017 at 00:52

    Cute stampset and I love the way you made it as a stand up.

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  135. Unknown19 May 2017 at 00:56

    Great nontraditional card!

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  136. Amy C.19 May 2017 at 03:55

    Very cute! Shaped cards are the best!

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  137. Rebecca Ednie19 May 2017 at 05:11

    Your background is fabulous! It suits the little whale so well.

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  138. cindybearj19 May 2017 at 05:48

    The beautiful coloring on the background really lets the narwhal shine, I love it!

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  139. Mary-Anne V19 May 2017 at 13:26

    Very sweet narwhal...love your great colouring!

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  140. NatQuebec19 May 2017 at 15:53

    Lovely card 💙 and nice wave background.

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  141. Roberta S.19 May 2017 at 16:51

    This is an inspiring card for any receiver of it.

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  142. Lezlye19 May 2017 at 20:00

    So Cute! I LOVE Hero Arts, thank you for the opportunity to win!

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  143. Patti H.19 May 2017 at 21:18

    Awesome card! Love the gorgeous background!

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  144. patti19 May 2017 at 21:29

    Your card is darling! Love how you did the background!

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  145. Unknown20 May 2017 at 04:27

    Oh beautiful work! Love your artwork!

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  146. Unknown20 May 2017 at 05:26

    Cute! I'm loving the idea of different shaped cards this turned out fabulous :)

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  147. Holly Jackson20 May 2017 at 05:57

    Michelle,
    Hey Wow! I love this round card! So watery!

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  148. Jackie20 May 2017 at 18:12

    What a fabulous card!! Love the soft colours you used and the circle shape is perfect for that narwhal. Love the water background you created. It is beautiful. Wondering what you did to get the narwhal to look like that. It is lovely

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  149. Debbie B20 May 2017 at 19:23

    Your copic coloring of the narwhal and the sea is spectacular!!! This Hero Arts release is amazing! Loving this blog hop with all it's talent and inspiration! Thanks for sharing yours!

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  150. Jennifer Cole20 May 2017 at 20:59

    That is such a great idea! I love the round card and the narwhal and the background! :-D

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  151. Sallyann20 May 2017 at 23:19

    Gorgeous Narwhal coloring!

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  152. bbaxterj@frontiernet.net21 May 2017 at 01:45

    Adorable card -- love the shape, the background and the narwahl! Now I have never heard of a narwahl -- do they really exist?

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  153. barbara macaskill21 May 2017 at 04:06

    I fell in love with Narwhals a few years ago watching a show on the Discovery channel and was tickled pink when I saw this set! It is definitely at the top of my must have list! Your card is adorable! TFS!

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  154. Farhana S21 May 2017 at 05:12

    So cute

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  155. Unknown21 May 2017 at 07:31

    So adorable, I love narwhals

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  156. None None21 May 2017 at 11:56

    Your background is just amazing and I love the shaped card - so different than the typical card. Your color scheme is so relaxing and calming too!

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  157. Dawn Boswell Burke21 May 2017 at 15:45

    Very unique and pretty.

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  158. Dana M21 May 2017 at 19:45

    Super cute and fun card Michelle! I love your waves!

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  159. mtscrapgal21 May 2017 at 21:01

    Your card is so cute and encouraging. I never the real name of these unusual sea creatures.

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  160. Deborah Kaye21 May 2017 at 22:16

    Your card is incredible! Love the background you made!

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  161. Debbie A Smith23 May 2017 at 04:36

    very cute

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  162. Helen J23 May 2017 at 08:19

    Superb card, Michelle, and the background is amazing!

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  163. Unknown23 May 2017 at 12:27

    Beautiful card, thank you for sharing with us!

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  164. Unknown23 May 2017 at 17:50

    I just love your background!! That's amazing...nicely done! :)

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  165. hilhashi24 May 2017 at 02:50

    Sweet card. Love how you created the ocean background.

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  166. Helen F.24 May 2017 at 04:54

    Fabulous card, Michelle! Love the background :-)

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  167. Unknown24 May 2017 at 17:32

    Just a beautiful card! That ocean background is stunning. Just love it, thanks so much for sharing!

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  168. Kjudy124 May 2017 at 18:43

    OMGosh, what an amazing background! Love it.

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  169. Lagene25 May 2017 at 14:40

    Great card! Great Release!

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