Natasha's Colorful Creations

March 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 March 2025 Card Kit of the Month, Monthly Minis, as well as Extraordinary Extras This month’s release is amazing and it is all about bows. 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 an using the March card Kit of the Month! I had so much fun creating these fun tags! I started with a piece of hot press watercolor paper and the stencil included in the card kit. I placed the stencil over the paper and used 2 colors of Two Tone sprays through the stencil. I used: Fuschia & Gold and Green & Gold. I created texture using the sprays and the stencil by placing the stencil in various ways and then using the stencil with the extra color on top of the paper. Once the inking was completed through the stencil, I allowed the panels to completely dry.

Once the panels were dry, I die cut the panel using the nesting tag dies. Next I die cut 2 bows using the bow die included in the cut. I die cut 2 bows using Glitter Paper from the Holiday Sparkle collection. Once the bow was die cut, I added additional texture using the Icelandic Hero Wax. I added this over the glitter paper with my finger. Next I used the Icelandic Hero Wax with the stencil from the kit. I applied the wax randomly using the stencil over each of the tags for additional textures.

Once the wax was dry I added stamping to each tag using the stamp set from the kit. I also stamped onto vellum and die cut the floral stamps. I then stamped the sentiments onto Pitch Black cardstock using white pigment ink. I then heat set them with white embossing powder. I then trimmed the sentiments using my paper trimmer.

I completed the tags by adding Pitch Black Ink to the edges, as well as adding cheesecloth behind the floral vellum images. I had a lot of fun with this kit and will be a fun staple in your collection!

For my next project I am using the March Clear Stamp and Die set of the month. I started by stamping the floral image from the set onto hot press paper using Root Beer Reactive Ink. I chose this ink to create a loose watercolor image to color. Once the image was stamped I started to watercolor the flowers using my Karin markers.

Once my watercoloring was completed, I added more dimension to the florals using my colored pencils. Once everything was colored I die the panel using the Nesting Tag dies. I then added additional color around the floral images and the tag for added dimension using Karin markers.

Next added texture to the edges of the tag using Espresso Core Ink, as well as Black Hero Wax. I then stamped the sentiment from the set using Pitch Black Ink. I completed the tag by adding twine and splatters using acrylic ink!

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 – Bows & Beyond

KIT INCLUDES:

  • Bows & Messages Clear Stamp Set, 6” x 8”
  • Bow Tag Clear Stamp Set, 4″ x 6″
  • 10 Bows & Messages Coordinating Dies
  • 4 Bow Tag Coordinating Dies
  • Ribbons Cover Plate Die
  • Thin Stripes Stencil, 6″ x 6″
  • 2 Bows Rub-On Transfer Sheets
  • 6 Sheets of Cardstock, 5.5″ x 8.5″ (Bellini, Tutu, Beeswax, Mint, Cascade, Orchid)
  • Pastel Pearl Embellishments
  • $46 with Subscription + FREE SHIPPING

The Whole Studio: The Whole Studio included ALL 5 of the monthly subscriptions in one 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. BONUS: Receive a FREE Bow Die with the purchase of The Whole Studio. (Die is not sold separately.)

  • $120 with Subscription

Hero Studio Monthly Minis

Clear Set + Dies of the Month (Hat Box)

  • $27.50 Subscription + FREE SHIPPING

Cling Stamp of the Month (Bows)

  • $15 Subscription + FREE SHIPPING

Fancy Dies of the Month (Suitcase & Florals)

  • $25 Subscription + FREE SHIPPING

Layering Stencil of the Month (It’s Your Day)

  • $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 will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Saturday, March 8 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. Love your beautiful cards, Natasha. Your bows are so colorful, love them. Thank you for sharing.

  3. These are incredible! I LOVE the flowers and your “grunge” mixed media bows!

  6. I really like the tags with all of the COLORS! Those are so different and cool.

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