My Monthly Hero May Kit Blog Hop and Giveaway

 Hi friends. It's the release of Hero Arts May My Monthly Hero Kits & Stand Alone Products. 

We are celebrating with a blog hop and giveaway!

There is amazing inspiration you'll find throughout the hop. Leave comments along the way! 

 One lucky winner will receive a $50 Hero Arts gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, May 12th at 11:59pm PT, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week. 

It’s our birthday! We are 50 years old this month, so we’re pulling out all the stops for a grand celebration! Within the kit this month you will find fun new designs, as well as tried and true favorites. We’re giving you even more to say a special thank you for supporting us all these years, and for helping to make our kit program so successful. Many ""Yays"" And a big ""Congrats"" to us and to you!

My card features the May 2024 Classic Kit which includes all the elements seen here.

The Premium Kit includes additional elements to extend the potential for more cards and projects - even more Creativity in the Box! 

I absolutely love the cake image in this kit.

1. Stamp cake, strawberries and small flower images from the kit using Black Intensified Ink on Dove White Cardstock.

2. Color with copic markers and die cut with coordinating dies.

3. On an A2 panel of Paradise Cardstock, I stamped the Candle images, Happy and Birthday sentiments using Contour Ink which is included in the kit. The stamped images add subtle interest to the background! 

4. Die cut that panel using the Arches Infinity Dies. I die cut another panel from Peony Cardstock.

5. Adhered the stamped cardstock on the Peony die cut and adhere the colored die cuts using Precision Glue on the front.

6. Stamp the sentiment with Clear Embossing and Watermark Ink on Peony cardstock, apply with Rose Gold Embossing Powder, heat set and cut with coordinating die.

7. Adhered everything on an A2 panel of Paradise Cardstock.

8. Lastly, add Yellow, Pink and Turquoise Lacquer Pen to the center of the flowers. Add a few sequins to finish off the card design.

Along with the release of the kits, there are some stand alone products which can be used with the kits or on their own. A list of the May Stand Alone Products can be found here.

I'm featuring the Balloon Bunch Fancy Dies.

1. I die cut the balloon dies 3 times from Shamrock, Azalea and Mustard cardstock.

2. I cut the balloons and adhered each color where I wanted them for my design, using Precision Glue.

3. Using sentiments from the Your Day Messages Stamp Set, I stamped the balloons with Clear Embossing and Watermark Ink, applied with White Embossing Powder and Gold Embossing powder, and heat set.

4. Die cut the tiny bow from Gold Glitter paper and adhered to the balloons with Precision Glue.

5. Die cut the Nesting Postage dies from Ultra Pink Cardstock using the A2 size for the border.

6. On a panel of Dove White Cardstock I inked Azalea, Butter Bar and Fresh Lawn Core Inks.

7. Using a green, yellow and pink copic marker I added dots randomly on the panel.

8. I adhered the Balloon Die on the panel and added additional ink as needed.

Thank you for stopping by and have fun hopping!

You should have arrived from Jeannie's blog, up next will be Lydia. To start at the beginning, head to the Hero Arts Blog.

Hero Arts - May 2024 My Monthly Hero Countdown to Creativity

 Hi friends. I'm so excited to join the countdown to the release of the May My Monthly Hero Kits on Monday 06 May 2024.

We are sharing inspiration today and throughout the weekend using the kits. Come back on Monday for the March My Monthly Hero release and add on products.

1. I cut a panel of Dove White Cardstock measuring 3 3/4" x 5"

2. Stamp candle images from the Classic Kit using Black Intensified Ink.

3. Color candle images with various copic markers.

4. On another Dove White Cardstock A2 panel, swipe Amethyst, Cherry, Periwinkle and Papaya Core Inks randomly on edges.

5. Stamp the sentiment on Pitch Black Cardstock with Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink, apply White Embossing Powder and heat set. Cut with coordinating die.

6. Stamp the word "Birthday" with Amethyst, Cherry, Periwinkle and Papaya Core Inks. Using a stamp positioner will help with ease of stamping the different colors. Cut with coordinating die.

7. Adhere sentiments and stamped cardstock with Precision Glue onto Card base.

Thank you for stopping by.

Die cutting delight

Hi friends. I'm featuring Hero Arts Peacock Cover Plate on my card which is such a versatile product to create with.

1. I started off with an A2 sized panel and ink blended randomly with Creamsicle, Fruit Punch, Taffy and Grape Slush Reactive inks. I spritz the panel with water, lay a piece of paper towel on it and lifted. I love the end result seeing the droplets which is just magical to me .

2. I die cut the Peacock Cover Plate from Dove White Cardstock and adhered to the inked panel with Precision Glue.

3. Added gems on the tail of the peacock and a tiny black gem for the eye.

I chose not to add a sentiment at this time depending on the occasion I might use the card for.

A simple card design which I hope has inspired you to try.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Wishing you a garden of happiness

 Hi friends. My card today was inspired by my travels to Japan and made so much easier with the My Monthly Hero March Kit from Hero Arts.  I love the theme which includes cherry blossoms, ramen noodle images and so much more....

I'm featuring the Bonsai Fancy Die with the cover plate window die included in the kit (which is currently still available to purchase).

 1. I started by die cutting the cover plate from Dove White Cardstock.

2. Added rub ons from the transfer sheet randomly on the cardstock. These are so simple and fun to use. Hero Arts have so many images for different projects too.

3. I die cut the Bonsai Fancy Die from Luxe Watercolor Paper, using Watercolor Pencils to color the die cut.  

4.  Stamp the sentiment on Pitch Black Cardstock with Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink, apply White Embossing Powder and heat set. Cut with coordinating die.

5. Cut a piece of Cherry Cardstock just enough to cover the back of the window of the cover plate using Precision Glue.

6. Adhere the flowers, bonsai and sentiment to the Dove White Cardstock panel using Precision Glue.

Thank you for stopping by. Hope I have inspired you.

Sending You Love

 Hi friends. I'm sharing a card today which I have to confess took me a while to make but I absolutely love how it turned out.

Let's get started...

1. Using the Color Layering Tulip Pattern Stencil on an A2 sized panel, I blended Cherry, Green Hills, Ultra Pink, Tangerine, Azalea and Papaya Core Inks.

2. Die cut the panel using Tulip Pattern Cover Plate. Set the tulips aside. I kept the background which can be used for a future project.

3. Die cut the paper cone from the Bouquet Accessories Fancy Die Set using Passion Flower Cardstock. 

4. Add rub on transfer from the Collage Backgrounds Hero Transfers Set onto the paper cone using the wooden stick included in the set.

4. Die cut the small butterfly from the Butterfly Foliage Fancy Die Set and blend Cherry Core Ink to add color using a small blending brush.

5. Die cut the tiny bow from the Autumn Bouquet Fancy Die Set using Dove White Cardstock.

6. The sentiment from the Valentine Wreath Bundle Set was stamped onto Pitch Black Cardstock using Clear Embossing and Watermark Ink, applied with White Embossing Powder and heat set. Cut with the Coordinating die.

7. Die cut different sizes of the Rounded Jewel Infinity Dies from Dove White Cardstock.

8. Assemble the infinity dies onto an A2 white card base adhering with Precision Glue.

9. Adhere paper cone and add tulips into the cone as desired and adhere butterfly using Precision Glue. 

10. Added a gem on the bow and Hero White Pearls on the card base.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a fabulous day.

My Monthly Hero March Kit Blog Hop and Giveaway

 Hi friends. It's the release of Hero Arts March My Monthly Hero Kits & Stand Alone Products. 

We are celebrating with a blog hop and giveaway!

There is amazing inspiration you'll find throughout the hop. Leave comments along the way! 

 One lucky winner will receive a $50 Hero Arts gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, March 11th at 11:59pm PT, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week. 

Our March My Monthly Hero Kit is about experiencing the breathtaking beauty of misty mountains and tranquil waters. Featuring a 6" x 8" clear stamp, a generous number of coordinating dies and a stunning patterned gate window die, this kit offers a glimpse into the wonders of nature and beyond.

a stunning patterned gate window die, this kit offers a glimpse into the wonders of nature and

beyond. The Rub-on Transfers and 3 ink cubes, complete this serene and elegant Classic kit.

My card features the March 2024 Classic Kit which includes all the elements seen here.

The Premium Kit includes additional elements to extend the potential for more cards and projects - even more Creativity in the Box! 

I loved creating my card....it reminded me of my travels to Japan.

1. I started by stamping the solid mountain stamp on an A2 Dove White Cardstock with Granite Core ink. I then stamped the outline stamp lining it up against the solid image with Charcoal Core Ink. 

(Tip: Using a stamp platform of your choice helps to line up these stamps for better ink coverage)

2. Next I Stamped the water image with Deep Ocean Core ink.

3. At the bottom of the panel I stamped the foliage image with Green Hills Core ink.

4. The bamboo image was stamped with Fresh Lawn and Field Greens Core Ink.

5. The boat image was stamped with Black Inten-sified Ink.

6. The sun and shadow images were stamped with Tangerine Core Ink.

7. The ducks, dragonfly and crane bird were stamped with Paradise, Dusty Blue and Periwinkle Core Inks on a separate piece of Dove white Cardstock and cut using the coordinating dies.

8. The sentiment was stamped onto Pitch Black Cardstock using Clear Embossing and Watermark Ink, applied with White Embossing Powder and heat set. Cut with the Coordinating die.

Along with the release of the kits, there are some stand alone products which can be used with the kits or on their own. A list of the March Stand Alone Products can be found here.

I'm featuring the Cherry Blossom Cover Plate.

1. I die cut the Cherry Blossom Cover Plate from Dove White Cardstock.

2. Colored the flowers and branches with copic markers.

3. The border around the cover plate was also colored with a copic marker.

4. On an A2 panel of Shamrock Cardstock, stamp the Origami Paper Bold Prints red rubber stamp with Clear Embossing Ink.

5. Adhere the Cover Plate to the Shamrock panel using Precision glue.

Thank you for stopping by and have fun hopping!

You should have arrived from Pam's blog, up next will be Lydia. To start at the beginning, head to the Hero Arts Blog.

Hero Arts - March 2024 My Monthly Hero Countdown to Creativity

 Hi friends. I'm so excited to join the countdown to the release of the March My Monthly Hero Kits on Monday 03 March 2024.

We are sharing inspiration today and throughout the weekend using the kits. Come back on Monday for the March My Monthly Hero release and add on products.

1. Stamp the floral images from the premium kit on Dove White Cardstock with Black Inten-sified Ink. 

2. Color images with copic markers. Cut with coordinating dies.

3. Stamp the sentiment on Pitch Black Cardstock with Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink, apply White Embossing Powder and heat set. Cut with coordinating die.

4. Adhere Floral images with Precision Glue on Dove White Cardstock. I added foam tape to a few of the small flowers and adhered to add dimension to the images.

Adhere sentiment and add Hero Hues enamel dots included in the kit.

Thank you for stopping by.