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September 2024 Hero Studio Countdown to Creativity | Hero Arts

August 31, 2024

Hello Crafty friends! I am super excited to join Hero Arts today for the Countdown to the September 2024 Hero Studio (and EXTRAS)! We are celebrating this weekend with a two day countdown sharing beautiful inspiration all weekend using the Hero Studio Card Kit of the Month, as well as the Monthly Minis. I am super EXCITED for the September release and I know you are going to love it too! Today’s project is using the September Fancy Dies of the Month! So let’s get started!

I started by die cutting the mirror frame two times using Granite cardstock. I adhered them together using Precision Glue. I then added color to my die cut frame using Hero Arts sprays in: Ocean Blue and Gold, Black and Shimmer, and Blue and Shimmer. I continued to build layers using the colors. I allowed the frame to completely dry, then added Hero Wax in the color Olive. I applied the wax to sections of the mirror frame using my finger. I set the frame aside to completely dry.

Next I die cut the silhouette from the set using Pitch Black card stock. I die cut this two times, then adhered the layers together using liquid glue. I added more texture to the silhouette image by spraying the die cut with the Black and Shimmer spray. Next I die cut a rose from a new die set releasing next week using Luxe White watercolor paper. I also die cut this two times, then adhered this together with liquid glue. I colored the rose using Reactive Inks in: Thistle, Grape Slush, Green Apple and Root Beer. I darkened the edges using Core Inks in: Plum and Forever Green

Next I trimmed a piece of Deluxe Smooth White cardstock into an A2 panel and blended Reactive Inks using a blending tool. I used: Thistle, Grape Slush, and Splash Inks to create the background. I added a few water droplets, as well as a Halloween stencil to my background. I pulled color through the stencil using a baby wipe and Core Ink (Nautical). I darkened the edges of the panel using Core Inks in: Grape Juice. I completed the card using a new sentiment on Pitch Black card stock. I heat embossed the sentiment using White embossing powder.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I will be back on Tuesday with more inspiration using this month’s kit, as well as the extras! Be sure to check out the Hero Arts Blog this weekend for all the AMAZING inspiration on the 2 day Countdown!

Be sure to check out the AMAZING inspiration from the Creative Team this weekend

  • Friday: Day 1
  • Saturday: Day 2

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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  • Hero Studio – Fancy Dies of the Month
  • Hero Hues Premium Cardstock(Granite, Pitch Black)
  • Luxe White Watercolor Paper
  • Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock
  • Precision Glue
  • Precision Glue XL
  • Hero Tools Compact Cutter
  • Blending Brush Medium
  • Blending Brush Small
  • Blending Brush Large
  • Hero Arts Sprays (Ocean Blue and Gold, Black and Shimmer, and Blue and Shimmer)
  • Reactive Inks: Thistle, Grape Slush, Green Apple, Root Beer, Splash
  • Core Inks: Plum, Forever Green, Grape Juice, Nautical
  • Olive Hero Wax
  • White Embossing Powder
  • Embossing & Reinker Bundle

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Comments

  1. Sandra Scott

    August 31, 2024 at 8:32 am

    That patina frame is to die for

    • natashavacca

      September 1, 2024 at 2:12 pm

      Thank you so much!

  2. Barbara-Jean K

    August 31, 2024 at 9:25 am

    Thanks for using all these sprays and wax,, etc all new to me, to help create that misty magical mood!

    • natashavacca

      September 1, 2024 at 2:12 pm

      You are welcome! They are so fun to play with!

  3. Michele W

    August 31, 2024 at 9:57 am

    Great Halloween card! I’m new to all the sprays and waxes. I have a few but haven’t quite known what to do with them. After seeing how they transformed your card I thinks it’s time to break out my supplies and start playing. Thanks for the inspiration!

    • natashavacca

      September 1, 2024 at 2:11 pm

      Yeah! Have so much fun! They are so fun to play with!

  4. Linda Hartwig

    August 31, 2024 at 10:06 am

    Love the background! Purple is my favorite.

    • natashavacca

      September 1, 2024 at 2:11 pm

      Thank you so much Linda!

  5. Florie Vega

    August 31, 2024 at 10:10 am

    Love the fancy die, but most of all, I love how you created so much dimension. The colors are spooky and the background softens every thing. The rose 🌹 is so cute. I think that this fancy die can be used all year round.

    • natashavacca

      September 1, 2024 at 2:11 pm

      Thank you so much! I agree! I love the vintage feel of this die set too!

  6. Lori Mach

    August 31, 2024 at 12:18 pm

    Your card has an updated vintage vibe. Love it!

    • natashavacca

      September 1, 2024 at 2:10 pm

      Thank you so much Lori!

  7. Jeanne Rice

    September 1, 2024 at 12:13 am

    Lovely card. I need to break out my sprays and try this.

    • natashavacca

      September 1, 2024 at 2:10 pm

      Yeah! Have fun!

  8. Kelley

    September 1, 2024 at 2:20 am

    Love the techniques you used in this card!

    • natashavacca

      September 1, 2024 at 2:09 pm

      Thank you so much Kelley!

  9. Nancy Pearce

    September 1, 2024 at 1:11 pm

    I need to get brave and try the techniques you used to make such a unique card.

    • natashavacca

      September 1, 2024 at 2:08 pm

      Thank you so much Nancy!

  10. Nancy Knapp

    September 1, 2024 at 9:08 pm

    Wonderful card! Very antique looking! Thanks for sharing.

    • natashavacca

      September 2, 2024 at 8:45 pm

      Thank you so much!

  11. Dorothy A

    September 2, 2024 at 1:02 am

    Such a cool card! I never know what to do with silhouettes! I love the look you created.

    • natashavacca

      September 2, 2024 at 8:45 pm

      Thank you so much!

  12. Shawn

    September 2, 2024 at 11:54 am

    I too also liked the patina look on the frame.

    • natashavacca

      September 2, 2024 at 8:44 pm

      Thank you!

  13. Angie Stumpf

    September 2, 2024 at 5:05 pm

    LOVE the patina frame technique!

    • natashavacca

      September 2, 2024 at 8:44 pm

      Thank you so much!

  14. Angie Stumpf

    September 2, 2024 at 5:05 pm

    A very classy spook!

    • natashavacca

      September 2, 2024 at 8:43 pm

      Thank you so much!

  15. Lori Dziuba

    September 2, 2024 at 7:31 pm

    I love the layout and color scheme! 💜💚

    • natashavacca

      September 2, 2024 at 8:43 pm

      Thank you so much!

  16. Cindy G

    September 2, 2024 at 7:32 pm

    Love the “patina” effect on the frame – great card!

    • natashavacca

      September 2, 2024 at 8:43 pm

      Thank you so much!

  17. Roberta Stevenson

    September 8, 2024 at 11:51 pm

    Love all of the amazing techniques and mediums that you used to create this spooktacular card! It looks amazing!

    • natashavacca

      October 2, 2024 at 10:05 pm

      Thank you so much!

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💜Love Notes Sidekick Side-Order @sizzix 
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💕Up Next: @daydreamsinpaper 
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I am sharing the details on my blog, link in bio ❤️

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