Natasha's Colorful Creations

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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Comments

  2. I love the distinctive distressed style of your cards. They’re beautiful! Thank for the inspiration.

  5. Love both, but especially your card with those beautiful pink flowers popping right off that dreaming green toned background, well done

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