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November My Monthly Hero Release | Hero Arts

November 6, 2023

Hello Crafty friends, I am so excited to join Hero Arts this month as a Guest Designer for their release of the November Hero Arts 2023 My Monthly Hero Kit and add-on release! This month’s release is amazing and it is all about joy and holiday cheer. It is perfect for your holiday cards and creating envelopes 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 today’s card I started with the Mail Art clear stamp set. I stamped the images and sentiment using Versfine Clair Ink in Nocturne. Prior to stamping I prepped the paper with my anti static tool. I then heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder. I then taped the images down onto a hard board to prep them for watercolor. I water colored the images using my Zig Clean and Color Brush markers. When I watercolor I work in layers and allow each layer to dry between coloring. Once everything was dry, I die cut all the images using the dies included in the kit.

Once everything was die cut I used 2 colors of Hero Arts Core Inks to darken the edges: Espresso and Caramel. I set them aside to work on my background. Next I used a piece of white cardstock and the Layering Snowflakes Stencil from the premium kit. I used a combination of inks to prepare the background. The snowflake stencil is perfect for backgrounds, envelopes, and tags too!!!! I also stenciled an envelope while I had the stencil out.

Once the background was stenciled I trimmed the background with my deckle trimmer and then distressed the edges of the card panel. I then added the Unicorn Laquer Pen to areas of each of the snowflakes. I love this pen and the added texture this provides. Once everything was dry, I added Hero Arts White Acrylic Spray. I added some of the spray to a block, added a bit of water, then added splatter to my card panel.

I completed my card by adhering the panel to the card base, then adhered all of the die cut elements to the card front using a combination of liquid glue and foam tape. I had so much fun using this month’s kit! It is so amazing!!!!! It is perfect for holiday card making, as well as creating envelopes!!!! I also added a wax seal to my envelope using the Wax Seals Stamp & Cut set! This is so awesome and such a fun add on this month!!!!!

Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Classic Kit:

Are you ready to spread some joy and holiday cheer? Our November release makes creating adorable cards and envelopes a breeze. The kit includes a delightful collection of stamps and matching dies featuring charming owls and other creatures, ready to take flight into the hearts of your friends and family. The message rub-on transfer sheet makes adding a sentiment quick and easy. Wax stickers, 10 sheets of blank washi paper, and a generous assortment of envelopes in various colors and sizes complete the Classic kit. The classic kit value is $73, you can get it for $36.99. ($34.99 if you are a monthly subscriber, $32.99 if you subscribe for 6 months.

• Mail Art Clear Stamp Set, 6″ x 8″
• 28 Coordinating Dies
• 2 Postage Stamp Frame Fancy Dies
• 1 Sheet of Message Hero Transfers, 6″ x 8″
• 27 Assorted Envelopes in Red, Kraft and White (A1, A2, A7 sizes)
• 10 Sheets of Blank Washi Sticker Paper, 6″ x 6″
• 4 Wax Seal Stickers

Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Premium Kit

• Mail Art Clear Stamp Set, 6″ x 8″
• Peeking Critters Clear Stamp Set, 3″ x 4″
• 28 Coordinating Dies
• 2 Postage Stamp Frame Fancy Dies
• 2 Color Layering Snowflake Stencils, 5.25″ x 6.5″
• 1 Sheet of Message Hero Transfers, 6″ x 8″
• 2 Sheets of Gift Hero Transfers, 6″ x 8″
• 2 Ink Cubes (Pool Party Reactive Ink, Mist Core Ink)
• 27 Assorted Envelopes in Red, Kraft and White (A1, A2, A7 sizes)
• 10 Sheets of Blank Washi Sticker Paper, 6″ x 6″
• 4 Wax Seal Stickers

Are you ready to spread some joy and holiday cheer? Our November release makes creating adorable cards and envelopes a breeze. The kit includes a delightful collection of stamps and matching dies featuring charming owls and other creatures, ready to take flight into the hearts of your friends and family. The message rub-on transfer sheet makes adding a sentiment quick and easy. Wax stickers, 10 sheets of blank washi paper, and a generous assortment of envelopes in various colors and sizes complete the holiday feeling. The Premium kit also includes a set of two color layering snowflake stencils, two colorful gift-themed rub-on transfer sheets, and two pigment ink cubes. There is also an adorable 3” x 4” clear stamp set with peeking animals ready to decorate both your cards and envelopes. The Premium Kit value is $103, 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 as a guest this month, 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 Kelly Taylor, the next stop is Nichol Spohr. If you get lost along the way you can start from the beginning at the Hero Arts Blog.

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, November 12th at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

A huge thank you to Hero Arts for having me as a Guest Designer this month! I will be back soon with more crafty inspiration!

Crafty Hugs, Natasha

Supplies Used:

  • My Monthly Hero Classic Kit
  • My Monthly Hero Premium Kit
  • Hero Arts Wax Seals Stamp & Cut
  • Hero Hues Espresso
  • Hero Hues Caramel
  • Hero Arts Unicorn Laquer Pen
  • Hero Arts Acrylic Spray

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Comments

  1. Meghan Kennihan

    November 6, 2023 at 2:32 pm

    Your coloring is amazing! I LOVE the owls!

    • natashavacca

      November 6, 2023 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you! I adore them too!

  2. Sandi

    November 6, 2023 at 2:54 pm

    This is awesome, you always created the most beautiful backgrounds

    • natashavacca

      November 6, 2023 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you Sandi! I love creating backgrounds!

  3. Kelley

    November 6, 2023 at 4:55 pm

    Such a beautiful card, I love the holly with the owls.

    • natashavacca

      November 6, 2023 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you so much!!!!!!!

  4. Angy Hughes

    November 6, 2023 at 8:55 pm

    Amazing coloring- such a beautiful outcome.

    • natashavacca

      November 8, 2023 at 6:16 am

      Thank you so much!

  5. Denise Bryant

    November 7, 2023 at 1:45 am

    Beautiful scene with the owls and mailbox! Your coloring is fabulous! So pretty with the snowflakes and holly designs!

    • natashavacca

      November 8, 2023 at 6:17 am

      Thank you so much Denise! It’s an AMAZING set

  6. Roberta Stevenson

    November 7, 2023 at 7:40 am

    Gorgeous colouring and background! Love the owls!

    • natashavacca

      November 8, 2023 at 6:16 am

      Thank you Roberta! So fun to create!

  7. Donna Tuschoff

    November 7, 2023 at 8:30 am

    Gorgeous watercolor. Beautiful card.

    • natashavacca

      November 8, 2023 at 6:16 am

      Thank you so much!!!!

  8. Amy Solovay

    November 7, 2023 at 10:45 am

    Super cute card! You included so many pretty, interesting details in this design. Thanks for the inspiration!!

    • natashavacca

      November 8, 2023 at 6:16 am

      Thank you so much!!!!!! I appreciate your sweet comment

  9. Stacey Kowbel

    November 7, 2023 at 1:18 pm

    Wow, beautiful card! This design is spectacular!

    • natashavacca

      November 8, 2023 at 6:15 am

      Thank you so much!!!!! It’s an amazing kit!

  10. Jeanne Rice

    November 7, 2023 at 4:02 pm

    Beautiful card with that vintage look.

  11. Laura B

    November 7, 2023 at 8:50 pm

    I really like the colors and distressing on your cards. Thanks for sharing!

    • natashavacca

      November 8, 2023 at 6:15 am

      Thank you so much!

  12. Sharon Gullikson

    November 7, 2023 at 11:06 pm

    This might just be my all time favorite card of yours! the background is gorgeous, the plant material, the critters. Beautiful.

    • natashavacca

      November 8, 2023 at 6:15 am

      Thank you so much Sharon!!!! You are so sweet! I had fun!

  13. Lauryne Cunningham

    November 8, 2023 at 1:50 pm

    Wow! Gorgeous card and so beautifully colored!

    • natashavacca

      November 12, 2023 at 9:11 am

      Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by!

  14. Kelsey Thomas

    November 8, 2023 at 9:09 pm

    This is beautiful!

    • natashavacca

      November 12, 2023 at 9:10 am

      Thank you!

  15. Cyndi Morris

    November 9, 2023 at 11:38 am

    Beautiful, unique card. I love it!

    • natashavacca

      November 12, 2023 at 9:10 am

      Thank you so much!

  16. Sue D

    November 9, 2023 at 8:19 pm

    Beautiful! I like the background and layers.

    • natashavacca

      November 12, 2023 at 9:10 am

      Thank you!

  17. Nancy Knapp

    November 10, 2023 at 9:04 pm

    Great card!

    • natashavacca

      November 12, 2023 at 9:10 am

      Thank you so much!

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