March 2024 My Monthly Hero 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 March 2024 My Monthly Hero Kit and add-on release! This month’s release is amazing and it is all about experiencing the breathtaking beauty of misty mountains and tranquil waters. I am excited to be hopping this month, you will find all the details for the hop listed below. Today I am sharing a card example using the Premium Kit. So let’s get started!

I started with a piece of Luxe White Watercolor paper. I created a colorful background using a combination of Two Tone Sprays, as well as Reactive Inks to create all the color and texture. I love how these 2 mediums work so well together! For the Two Tone Sprays I used: Bright Yellow & copper, Ocean Blue & Gold, and Spring Green & Gold. For the Reactive Inks I used: Blue Raspberry, Licorice, Root Beer, and Fog. I started working with my sprays first. I applied color directly to my watercolor paper, spritzed with water, dried with my heat tool, added water droplets, and then picked up color with my paper towel. I repeated this process with all the sprays, as well as the reactive inks to get the color and texture I was looking for. I allowed the panel to completely dry.

Once the panel was dry, I dry embossed the Cover Plate Window die included in the kit onto my colorful panel. I then die cut the center using my Hero Arts Circle Infinity Dies. I die cut 2 more circles using Palm Cardstock to place behind the texture window die. On the window circle I added texture and dimension using Hero Arts Embossing Powder in: Iridescent Bronze, Iridescent Green, Brass, and Brick. I work with one powder at a time, then continue to build the layers with all the powders! I love the dimension this creates. Once the embossing was complete, I adhered layers together using Precision Glue.

I then added the Transfers included in the kit to the background in various sections. The Hero Transfers are so easy to use. I cut the sections of the transfers I wanted to use, then added them to my colorful background using the stick included in the transfers package.

I trimmed the card panel using the Hero Arts Rectangle Infinity Dies. I then distressed the edges using Hero Arts Core Ink. I applied ink to the card panel, as well as the circle in the middle. I used: Caramel, Espresso, and Pitch Black Ink.

I completed the card with a sentiment from the Premium Card kit. I used Pitch Black Card stock and heat embossed the sentiment using white embossing powder. I added a few splatters, then adhered the card panel to an A2 top folding card base, adhered the circle window, as well as the sentiment. I had so much fun with this kit and you will too!

March Add On Project: For my next project I am using the beautiful new Origami Paper Bold Print background stamp! I love background stamps! They are so versatile and this background is just beautiful! I started with a piece of Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock. I added Reactive Inks directly to the Bold Print stamp. I used: Fruit Punch, Lemon Drop, and Creamsicle inks. I used my stamping platform for this technique. I applied one color of ink at a time to my stamp, stamped the image onto the paper, repeated, I also spritzed the ink with water directly onto the stamp as well for added texture. I repeated this procress until I had the color and texture I was looking for.

Once the panel was completely dry, I trimmed the panel with the Nesting Postage Stamps Infinity Dies. I then applied Cherry Core Ink to the edges for added texture as well. I then added Gold splatters to the background for added texture.

Next I chose 2 colors of Hero Hues cardstock: Papaya and Canary. I die cut stars from these colors using the Hero Arts Infinity Star Dies. I die cut several layers for each for added dimension and adhered them together with Precision Glue. I then ink blended onto the cardstock for added interest. I used: Cherry, Papaya, and Lemon Yellow Core Inks. Once the ink was completely dry, I added Hero Wax in gold to sections of the stars.

I completed the card with a sentiment from the Crane Wishes stamp set. I stamped the sentiment onto Pitch Black Card stock and heat embossed using White embossing powder. I also used the coordinating die to create layers under the sentiment for added dimension. I adhered Origami Bold Print background onto an A2 card base, then added the stars, as well as the sentiment! I had so much fun with this background! There are so many possibilities with these sets!

Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Classic Kit:

Experience the breathtaking beauty of misty mountains and tranquil waters with our March My
Monthly Hero kit. 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. The Rub-on Transfers and 3 ink cubes, complete this serene and elegant Classic kit.

• Clear Stamp Set, 6”x 8”
• 17 Coordinating Frame Cuts
• Cover Plate Window Die
• 2 Rub-On Transfer Sheets
• 3 Ink Cubes (Cherry, Periwinkle, Deep Ocean)

The kit is valued at $82, but you can get it for $36.99. ($34.99 if you are a monthly subscriber, $32.99 if you subscribe for 6 months.

Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Premium Kit:

The Premium Kit includes additional elements to extend the potential for more cards and
techniques – even more Creativity In The Box! In addition to all the Classic Kit components, the
highlight of our expanded kit is a beautiful floral stamp set filled with everyday messages that
you will repeatedly use, 10 coordinating dies, and our new Translucent Pinks Hero Hues
Enamel Dots.

• Clear Stamp Set, 6”x 8”
• 17 Coordinating Frame Cuts
• Clear Stamp Set, 4”x 6”
• 10 Coordinating Frame Cuts
• Cover Plate Window Die
• 2 Rub-On Transfer Sheets
• 3 Ink Cubes (Cherry, Periwinkle, Deep Ocean)
• Translucent Pinks Hero Hues Enamel Dots

The kit is valued at $115, but you can get it for $49.99. ($47.99 if you are a monthly subscriber, $45.99 if you subscribe for 6 months.

You can also now purchase the Premium Kit Elements separately. This includes just the extra elements in the Premium Kit. (This does not include the Classic Kit).

Add-Ons: There are so many amazing add-ons which are release each month. The add-ons 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 add-ons:

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 Hero Arts, the next stop is the AMAZING Dana Joy. If you get lost along the way you can start from the beginning at the Hero Arts Blog.

• Hero Arts
• Hero Arts Creative Team:
• Natasha Vacca ( You are Here)
• Dana Joy (Next Stop)
• Michelle Short
• Jennifer Kotas
• Rosie Lopez
• Heather Ruwe
• Mindy Eggen
• Natasha Polite
• Channin Pelletier
• Rachel Kleinman
• Jeannie Lieu
• Seeka
• Karen Brown
• Charlene Madrid
• Pocono Pam
• Kailash Naidoo
• Lydia Fiedler
• Special Guests:
• Nichol Spohr
• Emily Midgett
• 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, March 10th at 11:59pm PT, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

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• March My Monthly Hero Classic Kit
• March My Monthly Hero Premium Kit
• March My Monthly Hero Premium Elements
• March 2024 Collection
• Origami Paper Bold Print
• Crane Wishes Bundle
• Luxe White Watercolor
• Hero Arts Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock
• Ocean Blue & Gold Two Tone
• Bright Yellow & Copper Two Tone
• Spring Green & Gold Two Tone
• Hero Arts Reactive Inks – Blue Raspberry, Licorice, Root Beer, Fog, Fruit Punch, Lemon Drop, and Creamsicle
• Hero Arts Core Inks – Caramel, Espresso, Pitch Black Ink, Cherry, Papaya, Lemon Yellow
• Hero Arts Nesting Circle Infinity Dies
• Hero Arts Nesting Rectangle Infinity dies
• Hero Arts Stars Infinity Dies
• Nesting Postage Stamp Infinity Dies
• Hero Hues Premium Cardstock – Palm
• Hero Hues Pitch Black Cardstock
• Hero Arts White Embossing Powder
• Embossing and Watermark & Reinker Bundle
• Hero Arts Iridescent Embossing Powder – Iridescent Bronze, Iridescent Green
• Hero Arts Brass Embossing Powder
• Hero Arts Brick Embossing Powder 
• Gold & Pewter Glimmer Metallic Inks
• Gold Hero Wax
• Hero Tools Reverse Grip Tweezers
• Precision Glue
• Precision Glue XL
• Hero Arts Compact Cutter
• Hero Tools Handy Holder 
• Hero Tools Scrubber Block
• Hero Tools Scrubber Block Replacement Pad (3) 
• Clear Design Ultra Stamp Cleaner
• Hero Tools Ink Blending Brush Small
• Hero Arts Compact Cutter