Natasha's Colorful Creations

May 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 May 2025 Card Kit of the Month, Monthly Minis, as well as Extraordinary Extras. This month is all about the Flower shop! 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 Card Kit of the Month. I had fun creating a vintage inspired card! I started by applying Core Inks through the stencil included in the kit for the flowers. I apologize I had the inks on my table and put them away before I wrote them down. I encourage you to play here and just have fun combining colors. I created more dimension by adding at least 2 colors per layer within one image. Once the flowers were complete, I die cut them using the coordinating die.

Next I started to work on the vase for my florals. I die cut the vase using Sand card stock. I then added Core Inks in Caramel, Paradise, and Cup of Joe for added dimension and texture. I also applied Icelandic wax to the edges for added interest, as well as Cup of Joe ink. I then stamped the vase, as well as the Hello sentiment onto a coordinating die cut. I also inked this piece as well using the same steps as above.

Next I started to work on the background. I started with an A2 panel of Mist card stock. I then added Root Beer Reactive Ink to my panel. I applied the ink to my work surface, spritzed with water, then smooshed the paper into the ink. I dried with a heat tool, added water droplets, picked up color with a paper towel, then repeated layers.

I completed the card by adhering all the layers together using a combination of liquid glue and foam tape. I had a lot of fun with this kit!

For my next project I am using the Cling of the Month! I love background stamps, there are so many possibilities when using them! Today I wanted to share an idea by stamping a portion of the background, this creates a lot of texture. I started by stamping the background using Onyx Pigment Ink onto a gelli print background that was made using Core Inks. I stamped a portion of the background to create texture. I then added clear embossing powder and heat set the background.

Next I die cut 2 floral stems from the Bees and Flowers fancy dies using Pitch Black Card Stock. I then chose a sentiment from the Stamp and Cut of the Month. I stamped the sentiment using Unicorn Pigment ink onto Pitch Black cardstock, then heat set using white embossing powder. I then trimmed the sentiment.

Next I adhered al the layers together using a combination of liquid and foam adhesive. I had a lot of fun with this stamp set! It is a beautiful pattern!

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:

  • Vintage Blooms 6×8 Clear Stamp Set
  • Vintage Blooms Die Set
  • Flower Delivery Truck Die Set
  • BoHo Bouquet Layering Stencils
  • BoHo Bouquet Stencil Frame Cut
  • 18 Sheets of Cardstock (2 of each color), 5.5″ x 8.5″ (Rainforest, Blue Spruce, Waterfall, 
                    Seaside, Cascade, Mulberry, Dahlia, Carrot, Beeswax)

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.

 BONUS: Receive a FREE Thanks a Bunch Clear Stamp Set with the purchase of The
                           Whole Studio. (Not sold separately.)

Hero Studio Monthly Minis

Stamp & Cut of the Month: (Flowers Bloom)

Cling Stamp of the Month (Floral Tiles)

Fancy Dies of the Month (Village Florist)

Layering Stencil of the Month (Roses are Red)

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.

Hop Order:

Hero Arts
Hero Arts Creative Team:
Anna Mahtani
Channin Pelletier
Charlene Madrid
Jeannie Lieu
Jennifer Kotas
Karen Brown
Lisa Tilson
Michelle Lupton
Michelle Short
Mindy Eggen
Natasha Polite
Natasha Vacca (You are here)
Rachel Kleinman
Rosie Lopez
Seeka
Special Guests:
Rebecca Keppel
Nichol Spohr

Hero Arts will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Tuesday, May 6 at 11:59pm PDT, 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

  1. The black floral image is really effective with the background and the greeting. Really good job.

  9. Lovely designs, the black die cuts really stand out against the bright background.

  12. Your cards really capture a vintage look. The watercolor background with black image is beautiful.

  13. Love the vibrant flowers on your fist card and especially like the sentiment on the second card! Great creations!

  15. I’ve been doing mixed media lately and your cards fit rightt in with my current obsession! Thanks for the great ideas.

  16. Fabulous cards! Love your beautiful backgrounds and color combos! Such wonderful designs and details!

  21. Beautiful cards! Great color choices! I love the cling of the month card! Thanks for sharing.

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