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January 2025 Hero Studio Release & Blog Hop | Hero Arts

Hello Crafty friends I am so excited to join Hero Arts this month for their release of the Hero Arts January 2025 Card Kit of the Month, Monthly Minis, as well as Extraordinary Extras. This month’s release is amazing and it is all about love, florals, and more. Be sure to check out the amazing typewriter too! I am excited to be hopping this month, you will find all the details for the hop listed below. So let’s get started!

For my first project I am sharing a card using the new Card Kit of the Month! I fell in love with this new kit the moment I saw it! I know you will love it too, it is full of amazing stamps, dies, and more! I started by die cutting the beautiful florals in the kit. I then inked them using reactive inks! I used: Taffy, Berry, Key Lime Fizz, Blue Raspberry, Lemon Drop, as well as Reactive Glitz in Byzantine Green. I ink blended these inks, as well as added water droplets for more texture. I also added splatters using white and gold. Once they were complete, I darkened the edges using Core Inks in Raspberry Jam and Forever Green.

Next I started to work on the background using the Nesting Hearts Cover Plate die. I ink blended the background using Core Inks in: Arctic, Paradise, Sand, and Caramel. I added a few water droplets for added texture. I then die cut the typewriter using the included die onto Antique Ivory card stock. Once the typewriter was die cut, I stamped the various parts using Core Inks in: Charcoal, Arctic, Paradise, Caramel, and Espresso. I completed the card by stamping the sentiment onto the paper die cut.

I adhered everything to an A2 card base using liquid glue and foam tape. I had so much fun with this kit! There are so many possibilities with this kit!

For my next project I created 2 tags using the new monthly Cling Stamp of the Month – Checkered Hearts! I love this background stamp and had a lot of fun! I started by inking the background using various Reactive Inks. I added one color at a time to the stamp, then spritzed the ink with water, and stamped the background onto hot press watercolor paper. I used the following colors: Taffy, Lemon Drop, Pool Party, Key Lime Fizz, and Thistle. I continued to ink the background with each color, until I had the colors and textures I was looking for. Once the backgrounds were complete, I die cut 2 tags using the Tag Infinity Dies.

Next I stamped the Mini Hearts Bold Print stamp using embossing ink. I then heat set using white embossing powder. I added color to the background using reactive inks. Once I was happy with the colors, I die cut hearts using the infinity dies. Next I added wax to the edges of the hearts using the Wintergreen and Gold wax.

I completed the tags by adding sentiments from the new Hello Love stamp and die set. I stamped these onto Dove White card stock using pigment ink and clear embossing powder. I added a bit of cheese cloth for added texture, then adhered everything using foam tape and liquid glue. I added twine and small clothespins at the top for added interest!

Introducing the reimagined Hero Arts monthly subscription program, now with six original options each month. Subscribe from the 1st – 27th to get that month’s kit. There will be a 3-4 day window at the end of the month where no subscriptions can be purchased as we ramp up for the next month’s release. Free (US) shipping on all Hero Studio subscriptions. Active subscribers will still get free shipping on all orders for the first week of each month. If you are interested in a monthly kit be sure to sign up today! You can find all the updated Hero Studio – FAQ here!
Hero Arts Card Kit of the Month

KIT INCLUDES:

  • Color Layering Typewriter Clear Stamp Set, 6” x 8”
  • Typewriter Messages Clear Stamp Set, 4″ x 6″
  •  7 Typewriter Frame Cut Dies
  • 8 Typewriter Fancy Dies
  • Nesting Hearts Cover Plate Die
  •  Mini Clay Hearts
  • 8 Sheets of Cardstock, 5.5″ x 8.5
  • $46 with Subscription + FREE SHIPPING

The Whole Studio: The Whole Studio includes ALL 5 of the monthly subscriptions in one glorious and discounted buy. Includes: Cling of the Month, Clear + Dies of the Month, Layering Stencil of the Month, Fancy Dies of the Month, and the Card Kit of the Month.

  • $120 with Subscription

Hero Studio Monthly Minis

Clear Set + Dies of the Month (Hello Love)

  • $27.50 Subscription + FREE SHIPPING

Cling Stamp of the Month (Checkered Hearts)

  • $15 Subscription + FREE SHIPPING

Fancy Dies of the Month (Floral Envelope)

  • $25 Subscription + FREE SHIPPING

Layering Stencil of the Month (Layering Hearts)

  • $15 Subscription + FREE SHIPPING

EXTRAS: There are so many amazing extras which release each month. The extras work well with your kit, as well as on their own, and with all your favorite Hero Arts Products! You can purchase these from Hero Arts when you purchase a kit, as well as on their own. Here is this month’s extras:

Blog Hop/Giveaway – I am so excited to be hoping, there is so much inspiration, be sure to check out all of the stops and comment along the way! You should have arrived here from the AMAZING Natasha Polite, the next stop is the talented Rachel Kleinman. If you get lost along the way you can start from the beginning at the Hero Arts Blog.

Hero Arts
Hero Arts Creative Team:
Anna Mahtani
Channin Pelletier
Charlene Madrid
Jeannie Lieu
Jennifer Kotas
Karen Brown
Lisa Tilson
Michelle Lupton
Mindy Eggen
Natasha Polite
Natasha Vacca
Rachel Kleinman
Rosie Lopez
Seeka
Special Guests:
Nichol Spohr
Kelly Taylor

Hero Arts is giving away a $50 gift card to the Hero Arts store, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Thursday, January 9 at 11:59pm PST, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week. Leave a comment on all stops for more chances to win!

Supplies Used: Product links for today’s cards are listed below. I appreciate your support, if you shop through these links I earn a small commission with no extra cost to you. Have a great week! Please feel free to shop through my Hero Arts Affiliate Link as well. I truly appreciate your support!

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December 2024 Hero Studio Release & Blog Hop | Hero Arts

Hello Crafty friends I am so excited to join Hero Arts this month for their release of the Hero Arts December 2024 Card Kit of the Month, Monthly Minis, as well as Extraordinary Extras. This month’s release is amazing and it is all about color! You can spread some cheer with rainbows and butterflies! I am excited to be hopping this month, you will find all the details for the hop listed below. So let’s get started!

For my first project I am using the December Card Kit of the Month to create Artist Trading Cards. I started with a premade background from my stash. The background was created on a gelli plate using Hero Arts Core Inks: Pale Tomato, Lemon Yellow, and Papaya. I trimmed down my gelli print background using my paper trimmer and die cut 2 ATC’s in the size 2.5 x 3.5.

Next I added more texture to my gelli print backgrounds using the background stamp Nevermore. I stamped the text along the background using Intensified Black Ink. I allowed this to dry, then added white gesso and Hero Arts Pink Metallic Spray (from a previous card kit). I allowed the panel to completely dry.

Next I stamped the flowers and butterflies from the included card kit onto hot press watercolor paper. I stamped the images using Onyx Pigment Ink and heat set with clear embossing powder. Next I watercolored the images using my Karin markers. I continued to build color and layers with my markers. Once they were colored, I die cut the images using included dies in the kit.

I stamped the sentiments onto Dove White card stock using Onyx Pigment ink and heat set them using clear embossing powder. I die cut the sentiments and then adhered all the layers together using a combination of foam tape and precision glue. I had so much fun creating the ATC’s using this month’s kit!

For my next project I am using the Cling Stamp of the Month – Rainbows and Clouds! I started by creating an ink smooshed background using the Reactive Inks included in this month’s card kit. I started by applying a small amount of ink onto my work surface, spritzed water, then moved the ink with my finger. I then smooshed the watercolor paper into the ink. I added more water to the panel, moved the ink, then heat set. I added texture using water droplets and a paper towel. I continued to repeat this process with all the colors from the kit until I had a rainbow inked background.

Next I prepped my watercolor cardstock (from above) using my anti-static powder tool. I then inked the background stamp using embossing ink and heat set using white embossing powder. You can see in the photo the colorful background that I created above and the beautiful rainbow and cloud images! Once the panel was complete, I die cut the panel using Nesting Rectangle dies.

Next I due cut stars (5 Point Stars Infinity Dies) using paper from the Glitter Paper Holiday Sparkle collection. I added texture to the stars using Wintergreen Wax. I applied the wax directly over the glitter paper stars, I love the added texture! I added a sentiment from the Clear Stamp and Die of the month onto Dove White cardstock. I then adhered the layers together using liquid glue and foam tape!

I had a lot of fun using these new releases from this month’s collection!

Introducing the reimagined Hero Arts monthly subscription program, now with six original options each month. Subscribe from the 1st – 27th to get that month’s kit. There will be a 3-4 day window at the end of the month where no subscriptions can be purchased as we ramp up for the next month’s release. Free (US) shipping on all Hero Studio subscriptions. Active subscribers will still get free shipping on all orders for the first week of each month. If you are interested in a monthly kit be sure to sign up today! You can find all the updated Hero Studio – FAQ here!

Hero Arts Card Kit of the Month

KIT INCLUDES:

  • Clear Stamp Set, 6” x 8”
  • 15 Coordinating Dies
  • Floral Circle Fancy Die
  • 5 Reinkers, 1/2 oz. (Purple Galaxy, Blue Hawaii, Green Apple, Lemon Drop, Fruit Punch)
  • Plastic Watercolor Palette
  • $46 with Subscription + FREE SHIPPING

The Whole Studio: The Whole Studio includes ALL 5 of the monthly subscriptions in one glorious and discounted buy. Includes: Cling of the Month, Clear + Dies of the Month, Layering Stencil of the Month, Fancy Dies of the Month, and the Card Kit of the Month.

  • $120 with Subscription

Hero Studio Monthly Minis

Clear Set + Dies of the Month (Floral Butterfly)

  • $27.50 Subscription + FREE SHIPPING

Cling Stamp of the Month (Rainbows & Clouds)

  • $15 Subscription + FREE SHIPPING

Fancy Dies of the Month (Rainbows & Clouds)

  • $25 Subscription + FREE SHIPPING

Layering Stencil of the Month (Butterflies)

  • $15 Subscription + FREE SHIPPING

EXTRAS: There are so many amazing extras which release each month. The extras work well with your kit, as well as on their own, and with all your favorite Hero Arts Products! You can purchase these from Hero Arts when you purchase a kit, as well as on their own. Here is this month’s extras:

Blog Hop/Giveaway – I am so excited to be hoping, there is so much inspiration, be sure to check out all of the stops and comment along the way! You should have arrived here from the AMAZING Natasha Polite , the next stop is Rachel Kleinman . If you get lost along the way you can start from the beginning at the Hero Arts Blog.

Hero Arts
Hero Arts Creative Team:
Channin Pelletier
Charlene Madrid
Ilina Crouse
Jeannie Lieu
Jennifer Kotas
Kailash Naidoo
Karen Brown
Lydia Fiedler
Michelle Short
Natasha Polite
Natasha Vacca (You are Here)
Rachel Kleinman
Rosie Lopez
Seeka
Special Guests:
Mindy Eggen
Nichol Spohr
Kelly Taylor

Hero Arts is giving away a $50 gift card to the Hero Arts store, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, December 8th at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

Supplies Used: Product links for today’s cards are listed below. I appreciate your support, if you shop through these links I earn a small commission with no extra cost to you. Have a great week! Please feel free to shop through my Hero Arts Affiliate Link as well. I truly appreciate your support!

Hero Studio – FAQ (Click Here)

Hero Studio – Subscribe

DieCember® Blog Party | Simon Says Stamp

Hello Crafty friends!!!!!! I am super excited to celebrate DieCember® with Simon Says Stamp!!!!!! We are ready to celebrate with an AMAZING blog party! You can find all the details for this epic party over on the Simon Says Stamp blog!

For my first project I am sharing 2 handmade tags using the beautiful new Whirl Nordic Medallion! I love all the Whirl dies and this one is just beautiful! These were so fun and easy to put together! I started by die cutting the whirl medallion on Canson XL watercolor cardstock. I cut 5 medallions all together. Next I placed the medallions on my work surface and spritzed each medallion with Distress Mica Stain in Winterfrost. I set these aside to dry. Once they were dry I added paper glaze for added shine and texture. I applied the glaze with my finger.

Next I chose some holiday pattern paper from my stash. I die cut the paper using Nesting Circle dies. I die cut an additional layer using plain cardstock for each circle. I then adhered all the circle layers together using lliquid glue. I then added Distress Oxide Ink and Distress Ink to the edges of each circle.

Next I dry embossed the smaller circle for each tag using an Altenew embossing folder. I then darkened the textures using Distress Ink. I then adhered the layers of the tags together, as well as added the Whirl Nordic Medallions. Once all the layers were adhered, I added twine for the top of the tag, as well as sentiments from my stash. I added a few Simon Says Stamps gems to the center of each snowflake as well.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I am excited to share with you a special promotion for the party today!

Customers who spend $100 or more on DieCember® release products will receive our exclusive Fancy Ornaments embossing folder and die set. The free gift will be automatically added to their cart once they meet the dollar amount requirement. It’s a retail value of $24.99!

We can’t wait to see what you make too! Be sure to share your creations too –  DieCember® Gallery on the blog.

Check out the AMAZING release here!

Simon Says Stamp Product Links

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