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!

• December Collection
• December Card Kit of the Month
• December – The Whole Studio
• December Cling Stamp of the Month
• December Clear Set and Die of the Month
• December Fancy Dies of the Month
• December Layering Stencil of the Month
• Core Inks: Pale Tomato, Lemon Yellow, Papaya
• Intens-ified Black Ink Pad
• Hero Hues Onyx Pigment Ink
• Embossing & Reinker Bundle
• Luxe White Watercolor Paper
• Pink Gold Metallic Mist
• Clear Embossing Powder
• White Embossing Powder
• 5 Point Star Infinity Dies
• Glitter Paper Holiday Sparkle
• Wintergreen Wax

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