Edited 2020: This post has been edited to remove a bunch of outdated information about a monthly kit that isn’t available. The technique is awesome though, and the supply list links to a bunch of dot card options to try!
Two of my artsy craftsy favorites have linked arms for a beautiful kit! There’s a special palette of Daniel Smith paints (in the form of a dot chart) along with Hero Arts stamps, dies, paper, a brush…everything you need in one lovely kit! How perfect!
The kit is pretty fantastic especially for a new watercolorist. It’s an easy way to get a stamp and die set that you can use independently along with card bases and paper – and a brush and paints to try out!
There are a bunch of small 18-color dot cards, and Ellen Hutson carries mine plus this Hero Arts chart:
There are also larger dot cards – 66 and 238 colors!
Supplies
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- Recommended brushes for crafters:
- MISTI or Mini MISTI
- Daniel Smith dot charts at Blick
- Daniel Smith dot charts at EH:
Wow. Just wow! Thanks for sharing a video.
Beautiful card! And I’m sorry I’m commenting before I watch the video, but I just read the email about the JS class being postponed and felt like a child who has just been told that Christmas is going to be postponed for 6 more months. I’ll just keep reminding myself that good things come to those who wait. I am looking SO forward to it!
It is a great card and a very helpful video!
Would love to see you tackle this with your Copics as well. Looks like a very nice kit!
Donna
What a great reminder to stick with a project and not give up too soon. Your finished card is lovely!
This card is stunning!!!!
Your card is beautiful:)
What a GORGEOUS card!!! Love it and this card kit:)
This is stunning! I love the soft, Spring colors. I am just in awe of what you create 🙂
These colors are so beautiful together, Sandy! It is a pleasure to watch you work your magic with the watercolors. Thanks for the video.
Enjoyed the video. Yu are a rue artist Sandy. Beautiful card. The yellow card stock base was perfect. Thanks
I just love all your coloring Sandy! You are just fabulous! Beautiful card made! Thanks so much for sharing your talent!
Wow. Another stunning creation, Sandy. Will have to postpone watching the video, because it’s already past my bed time here in Greece.
Hi Sandy! First, let me just say, I love that you are real about everything. I would never think that things might not be going well artistically for you and you’d have to consider starting over. So, I love your honesty and that you just keep going. I also love that you decipher everything, like the numbers and opacity of these water colors. I’m a details girl, so all of these things appeal to Me! Beautiful water coloring on this card. Love this kit. Thanks for all you do and share. 😉
Amazing!! Thanks for your video – I was especially intrigued by the dots so it was great to see how you used it on your card.
These watercolors are so beautiful, but then everything you do is stunning! You’re giving me inspiration!
Thanks for the video and for the stunning card!
Sandy, Thank you so much for showing the beginning in actual time. Watercolor has been my “nemesis”…OK it’s me I have control issues! But I gained more confidence, and understanding watching this video. I’m not an artist so I am slowly learning shading and light source. THANK YOU!
Your card is beautiful Sandy. Enjoyed watching your video!
loved it I could watch you paint all day
This this kit looks amazing especially with the beautiful watercolours! Super pretty card!
Wow what lovely painting you did!!!
Great work
What a beautiful card, in my favorite colors. stunning!
I could watch you watercolor all day! Wonderful video and fabulous card!
Beautiful card and a very easy video to follow
Beautiful card and great video!!!!!!
Such a pretty scene you created. TFS
magnifique thank you for your tutorial and sharing your work with us
This is so very beautiful – and thanks so much for the video too!
So soft and lovely, Sandy! Thank you for a wonderful video… just filled with helpful watercolor tips! ♡
Magnificent coloring, Sandy!
thanks so much for the video explaining how to use the information on the DS chart. Your card is lovely, as always!
Your card takes my breath away, Sandy! It’s truly stunning! Those wide leaves you painted into your background just seem to really bring the whole thing to life. SOOOO glad Hero Arts has you creating with their kits – in my opinion, you always manage to take them to a whole new level! I love the way you challenge us. Thank you!
I loved your video…and it just shows that there no such thing as a mistake in art…just a new direction. Thanks, too for your like to the dot charts. What a nice way to try out different colors.
thanks for the tips in coloring this flower – can’t wait to get my kit!!
WOWsers, this is stunningly gorgeous! That is springtime on a card! Love the sorbet colors and makes me happy just to look at those beautiful flowers. TFS Hugs, Kristina
I could watch you watercolor all day. So excited that the Daniel Smith watercolors are included in the kit. I really would love to try them before buying them. I can’t wait to see you color the great flowers with Copic markers
Such a beautiful, soft card! So spring-y! Love it!
Wonderful card! Looked like it was fun! Thanks for sharing!
Oh wow how soft and gorgeous!
Watching you paint is mesmerizing…and very calming. Love the results, as well.
Amazing what you can do when listening to terms on the phone.
You really are a great teacher and make very informative videos. Thank you! Beautiful card, too.
Those watercolors are divine.
What an absolutely gorgeous kit! Love the beautiful card you made–you inspire us Sandy!
You are such an amazing artist!! Thank you for sharing!!
Love the new stamp set and the colors in the kit. And thanks for the great video. Watching you paint is a real treat. And I love how well you teach.
Wow! Awesome video and beautiful card!! Can’t wait to get this kit and try out everything. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing creation.