Hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts August My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). I have 4 card ideas to share using this month kit and add-on items. This kit is all about tea, coffee and all of the other yummy everyday drinks.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
As always, I filmed a video tutorial showing how to create this project from start to finish. I’m hoping you’ll enjoy it. Watch it below or on my Youtube channel.
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CARDS DETAILS – KIT ONLY
The stamp set for this month features a lot of open outline images with a ton of white space and whenever I see an image like that I want to marry it with another stamp, with another image to add some pattern or some design to the original stamp.
The technique I feature today requires masking – you need to stamp the image you want to mask onto masking paper and cut the inner open space portion of the mask out to create a reverse or negative mask.
After stamping my image in Copic marker friendly ink I positioned the mask on top and used another stamp, Hero Arts Flower For Coloring, to add a pattern to my cup. I removed the mask and used my Copic markers to color this image. I used the following colors: B99, B34, B21, B000, RV09, RV14, RV13, RV11, RV10.
I cut the cups out using a coordinating die and also stamped little sentiments inside of each using Detail White and Black Sparkle embossing powder. I used a Newspaper Bold Print background stamp with Soft Pink ink to create a background for this card. I foam mounted my images on top and added a simple “Coffee is always a good idea” sentiment.
For my next card I once again used the same technique, but this time I gold heat embossed both the cups outline and my cup pattern. I used Flowers for Coloring and Newspaper Bold Prints background stamps and colored my cups with Copics. I only added the design to the cup itself, I skipped the saucer and the handle. I used the following colors: G05, G03, YG00, C5, Y35, Y15, Y13, Y11.
I die-cut a shape using one of the coordinating dies out of white paper, almost a circle, I wanted to use a circle die, but I cheated here and I used that coordinating die instead, I gold heat embossed “We’re the perfect blend” sentiment and added that to my card.
For the card above I stamped Newspaper background in Unicorn white pigment ink onto gray paper and heat embossed it in Satin Pearl White embossing powder for this satin pearl look. I also colored my coffee cup using C9, C7 and C5 Copic markers to make it look almost black and I added little pink accents using Nuvo Drops and enamel hearts.
MY MONTHLY HERO AUGUST 2018 KIT
The kit is available for a limited time only – once it’s gone, it’s gone. If you love it – better grab it now!
CARDS DETAILS – KIT ADD ONS
I also have one more card to share using the add on stamp set from this month – Spill The Tea set. I stamped, colored and cut out image of a tea cup (I used sam Copic marker colors as before), tea spoon and sugar.
Next, I made a faux tablecloth by using Bandana Bold Prints background stamp and stamping it in Butter Bar ink. I folded it in half, using tape and foam adhesive to adhere it onto a background panel and foam mounted my colored and cut out pieces on top.
This really is probably my favorite stamp set from this release – I love that coffee cup and I think it’s an awesome image to practice coloring. I really look forward to using it again and again.
KIT & KIT ADD-ONS
There are several optional add-on items this month:
 My Monthly Hero Kit August 2018 Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Distressed Tile Bold Prints Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Floral Doily Bold Prints Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Foam Animals Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Foam Animals Frame Cuts (D) Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Tea Time Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Tea Time Frame Cuts (D) Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Spill the Tea Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Spill the Tea Frame Cuts (D) Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Kit-Tea Stamp & Cut Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Tea Party Fancy Die (E) Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Tea Pots and Handles Infinity Dies (H) Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Cups and Handles Infinity Dies (H) Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Mocha Maiden Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Cocoa Liquid Watercolor Shop at: SSS | HA |
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GIVEAWAY!
Hero Arts is giving away one kit as a prize to one blog reader – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop so be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win! The giveaway closes Sunday, August 12th at 11:59pm, and the winner will be announced the following week.
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
My Monthly Hero Kit August 2018 Shop at: HA |
Hero Arts Spill the Tea Shop at: SSS | HA |
Hero Arts Spill the Tea Frame Cuts (D) Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Flowers for Coloring Bold Prints Background Stamp Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Newspaper Bold Prints Background Stamp Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Bandana Bold Prints Background Stamp Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ink Pad Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Butter Bar Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Soft Pink Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ | WF |
 Hero Arts Decorative Woodgrain Cardstock Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts White Satin Pearl Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Black Sparkle Embossing Powder PW120 Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Emboss White Detail Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Doodlebug Tiny Hearts Enamel Shapes So Punny Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Unicorn White Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Slate Gray Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder PW100 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Versamarker Pen Watermark Emboss Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Craft Stamp Platform Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Tonic Bubblegum Blush Nuvo Drops Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Sakura Classic White Bold Line 10 Pen Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Tonic Morning Dew Nuvo Crystal Drops Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Judikins Eclipse Art Masking Tape Shop at: AZ |
I could watch you color all day! I love your cards and I love this kit!
Your card creations are stunning BUT your photography of those creations is equally impressive! amazing work!!!!
OMGoodness, Yana!! Your cards are fantastic and so very creative!
Every one of these is awesome!!! Love this kit
Amazing cards!
Yana the cards are soooooo amazing. You never cease to amaze me with your creativity.
Gorgeous coffee cups, and they are perfect with the ‘morning news”! How very beautiful and clever!
I absolutely love your work ❤️ Congratulations!
Every one of these cards are stunning!
Great cards and a great new release from Hero Arts! Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas with us!!
So many fun cards and scenes that you have created with this awesome set!
Beautiful cards!!!
Gorgeous cards!!! Beautiful colours!!!
Yana, your cards are so creative! Everything detail is perfect. Colors, dies, stamps……you ‘married’ them perfectly. Thank you!
Love all your samples! Can’t wait to get my kit!
Yana, these are all Spectacular…LOVE them all!
Stunning cards as always, I especially love the teacup with the bandana print tablecloth!
Another terrific tutorial and I put my order in using your links!! Hope you get the credit! Am a subscriber so as to never miss one of your great inspirational videos!! You keep me crafting Yana!
Gorgeous and inspiring projects!! Love the stamp combo you’ve used!
I love all the cup patterns and coloring, what wonderful cards! Thanks for sharing!
Like all the wonderful creations. Especially like how you used a napkin. I ordered the kit and add-ons. Looking forward to receiving.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Stunning cards again Yana, I love how different your ideas are on each card, I also enjoy all the tiny details yo uve added to your cups. The blue floral teacups looks very vintage & reminds me lots of Catherine Kitson patterns. Thank you for so many idea’s & all your enthusiasm too.
stunning work – great job!!!
Love the way you used the bandana background to make a tablecloth under the cup – super clever as always. Your work is so inspiring – thanks! Love this kit!
Such beautiful cards Yana! Love the one with the gold embossing!
Fantastic cards. Love the newsprint at
the background. Coffee and a paper seem
to do together so that combination worked
well. The teacup and the sugar cubes
are darling. Great cards. thanks for
sharing. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thanks, love the newspaper background, perfect companion for coffee!
Love the pretty varity of cards you created. I will definitely be trying this masking technique when my kit arrives.
Oh my goodness. Such lovely cards. I’m so glad I am a subscriber of yours! I love this kit, too.
Yana, your cards are beautiful. You have great talent. The card with the tea and coffee cups, mugs is just perfect for love tea and coffee, especially “Starbucks”.
love your take on this kit
Fabulous cards! I thoroughly enjoyed your video and plan to try some of those techniques myself.
Amazing cards! I love coffee or tea theme sets! I love how you decorated the cups, TFS
Awesome cards! The newspaper print is a perfect backdrop for coffee themed cards. And I like the way you gave the top of your tablecloth a folded edge. It really softens the look and makes it seem more realistic. And all the masking ideas. Wow. Thanks for all the great inspiration!
Looks like a great kit. I seem to be as addicted to coffee stamp sets as I am to coffee itself! Thanks for sharing a creative way to use this kit! Love the patterned cups!
Such a pretty group of cards, Yana – thanks for all the inspiration!
Great cards!
All your cards are just lovely! Really like the one with the cup on the folded bandana 🙂
Super cute cards! Love this technique to decorate the mugs and cups!
Fabulous cards!! You are so creative, I’m totally in love with the table cloth! Perfect! Thank you for the inspirations! 🙂
Oh! Your tea card is so pretty! I like the “napkin” the tea cup sits upon. Well designed card.
I really like the unique way you customized your coffee cups…so many great ideas!
The newspaper and tea/coffee are just perfect together! Love those!
Love your beautiful cards.
Thanks for sharing…
Absolutely stunning Yana. I always enjoy seeing your take on the MMH kits. This kit has so many options anso much potential.
Gorgeous Ideas!! Can’t wait to get my kit and watch your tutorial again!!! Beautiful ideas to give me inspiration!!!
Love all the patterns on your cups. I really love that newsprint background too!
What beautiful cards, love how you made them so elegant with the gold embossing.
I always love how creative you are with whatever medium you use. These are all stunning.
Your beautiful “Let’s catch up & have a cup” card reminds me of a traditional English high tea. Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful creations.