Hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts September My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). I have several card ideas to share using this month kit and add-on items. This kit is all about Fall and beautiful Autumn traditions.
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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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CARD DETAILS – KIT ONLY
I started working on my first card using just the kit contents by stamping sentiment, Happy Autumn, in Crimson ink onto white 4 1/4 x 5 1/2″ cardstock panel. Next, I used alcohol marker friendly ink and stamped winter cherry images and maple leaves filling in the background and forming a pattern.
I used Copic markers for some quick and easy coloring. I used the following colors:
- R89, R27 and R24
- YR18, YR15 and Y15
- YG67, YG17 and YG03
I adhered my colored panel onto an A2 white card base and embellished this card using a little gold glitter enamel heart from my stash.
MY MONTHLY HERO SEPTEMBER 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
For my next card I used Textured Leaves stamp set to stamp the background and a sentiment You Bring Color to my World from the kit. I love to use Hero Arts ombre ink pads with solid images, so here I used 4 different ombre pads to create this background.
I used Ombre Green, Red, Autumn and Serengeti. All have fabulously rich colors, perfect for Autumn. Unlike my previous card, I overlapped a lot of my stamped images for fallen leaves look.
I heat embossed sentiment in white onto black paper, trimmed into a banner and foam mounted onto my stamped background which in turn was adhered onto an A2 white card base. Lastly, I added several drops in clear.
My next card idea combines both a background stamp and individual leaf stamp. I first heat embossed Patterned Lanterns Bold Prints background in Gold Glitter embossing powder onto kraft paper.
Next, using my mini MISTI tool I stamped leaves using ombre Autumn ink pad over the embossed background. I made sure to stamp each leaf multiple times for the best ink transfer and also heat embossed leaf images in Clear embossing powder.
To create a sentiment I gold heat embossed Autumn Greetings onto kraft paper and foam mounted sentiment strip onto my card (I trimmed my background to 4 x 5 1/4″ and adhered it onto an A2 white card base).
For my last card for today I used same Textured Leaves stamps and emboss resist technique. I clear heat embossed leaf images on kraft paper (I didn’t clean my stamps and therefore ended up having slight ink transfer).
Next, I used same ombre inks as before but this time blended the ink onto my panel. To create a sentiment I used 2 older sets from Hero – Holiday Messages and Tags and Thanksgiving Table.
KIT & KIT ADD-ONS
There are several optional add-on items this month:
 Hero Arts Patterned Lanterns Bold Prints Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Textured Leaves Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Ink Painting Scene Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Color Layering Red Panda Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Autumn Moon Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Autumn Bounty Stamp & Cut Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Cloudy Moon Fancy Die (C) Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Ink Painting Scene Frame Cuts (C) Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Textured Leaves Frame Cuts (E) Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Color Layering Red Panda Frame Cuts (B) Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Autumn Moon Frame Cuts (D) Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Orange Liquid Watercolor Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Red Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Ornate Floral Stencil 6×6 Shop at: SSS | HA |
BLOG HOP
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Ilina Crouse
Lydia Fiedler
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Libby Hickson
Janette Kausen
Amy Kolling
Kelly Latevola
Jennifer McGuire
Emily Midgett
Caly Person
Michelle Short
Jenn Shurkus
Yana Smakula – you are here
Nichol Spohr
Julee Tilman
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, September 9th at 11:59pm, and the winner will be announced the following week on the Hero Arts blog.
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!
 Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit September 2018 Shop at: HA |
Hero Arts Patterned Lanterns Bold Prints Shop at: SSS | HA |
Hero Arts Textured Leaves Shop at: SSS | HA |
Hero Arts Autumn Moon Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Thanksgiving Table Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Holiday Messages and Tags Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Holiday Tags Frame Cuts Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Holiday Tags Stamp+Die Combo Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ink Pad Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Crimson Hybrid Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ombre Lime to Forever Green Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ombre Light Ruby to Royal Red Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ombre Autumn Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ombre Serengeti Sunset ink Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Gold Glitter Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts White Detail Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ | WF |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Neenah Classic Crest 80 Lb Desert Storm Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Craft Stamp Platform Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Ranger Mini Round Foam Refils Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y15 Cadmium Yellow Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR15 Pumpkin Yellow Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR18 Sanguine Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker R24 Prawn Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker R27 Cadmium Red Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker R89 Dark Red Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG67 Moss Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG17 Grass Green Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares 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 |
SAVE ME/PIN ME TO PINTEREST
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Your cards are lovely and inspiring! I love all the fall themed HA stamp sets!!
Your cards are STUNNING!
Wow, extremely gorgeous cards–love all of them. This looks like a great kit, going to go check it out!
You make such stunning cards!
Absolutely stunning…every one! My favorite is the gold background. Already planning that for this year’s Thanksgiving card. Thankful for your creativity, Yana!
Beautiful cards! I am continually amazed with how creative you are. Thanks for inspiring me.
The leaf notes are an interesting embellishment.
Love these cards! I could see the last two as good all purpose masculine cards using different sentiments.
Beautiful cards and a wonderful kit and add-ons!
You are the queen of background designs! They are all lovely.
These are some beautiful cards for fall. Looks like a great new kit from Hero Arts!
Such gorgeous cards Yana! I love the colours across all of them!
The last card is so beautiful – love how the card pulled together!
Absolutely love your autumn colours. Sensational! ! Heading into spring here but autumn will be back next year. Thanks for the inspiration xx
Beautiful cards! Love those textured leaves!
I love your background stamping ideas! The colors are so fresh and that textured background is amazing. Thanks for sharing your creativity and such a wonderful product!
All of your cards are amazing love the colors you used. Great job!
Oh my goodness, these cards are beautiful! I love fall colors and leaves! Great video!!
Yana, I love all of your cards. I thought the second one was my favourite, until I got to the fourth one – oh my goodness! To die for!
WOW WOW WOW Yana! I can’ t pick a favorite as they are all so gorgeous! Thank you for the inspiration
It’s always fun to see the variety of ideas you get from a set. I love your color sensibilities!
i love how different all these cards are, but using similar technique. a good reminder of how versatile stamps and color really are. thanks
Super beautiful and perfect fall cards!! Love them all! <3
Love all your cards and techniques! I really like the bonus card- the colors are gorgeous! And, yes, it’s always fun to hear about what’s going on in your life.
Striking, gorgeous fall cards. I always enjoy watching your creative process and your backgrounds are amazing. Love this new HA kit.
I have been watching your videos for quite some time now and finally decided to subscribe. Thank you so much for sharing your talent. This one is very beautiful, I especially love the last card sample using the textured leaves set. And I also enjoyed seeing your pictures from your recent trip…and others you have shared. Thanks!
Oh my gosh, these are absolutely beautiful! I love all of your backgrounds and that beautiful embossing!! Thanks for your awesome video and yes, please continue to share little bits of your life—your trip sounds amazing!
These are STUNNING! Thank you for the video! I can’t pick a favorite! All are so rich in fall colors!
Stunning projects indeed! Love the vibrant and bright colors!!
Oh my! All of your cards are absolutely gorgeous! I always love when you do stamped backgrounds! I love hearing about your life Yana and it looks like you had a fabulous vacation! Thank you so much for all the wonderful inspiration!
Your cards and your style and your sharing make my heart beat faster! I love, Love, Love them. You are amazing and this kit is wonderful. I love what you have done with it, I learned a lot from your video!
I couldn’t edit my reply but I do love your comments at the end and the fact that you share your life with us!
Beautiful cards as always! I appreciate the video:) My favorite is the Textured Leaves stamp set and the Autumn Leaves Oval Frame looks like it would be lovely too.
Cards are gorgeous! They always are. I love your little life update at the end, please keep adding them!
Your cards are always so beautiful and creative. Love the “Ombre” inks, and you reminded us about how nice they look. And yes, I really like seeing photos of your trips or crafting area. I’d love to see a picture of typical neighborhood where you live to see houses and scenery. Thank you!
I love all of your techniques. They are all stunning.
I LOVE these beautiful autumn cards! The first one especially is so vivid and bright and colorful! Your coloring technique is amazing too! Thats for some fun inspiration today!
What stunning cards!! I love the way you stamped over the patterned stamp and the last card with the shading!! Great designs!!
Gorgeous coloring, color choice and pattern stamping!
Stunning cards!!!
Love these!!!
Wow, this has to be one of your best. All the cards are gorgeous — my favorite is the first because I love white space in backgrounds but every single one is fabulous. (Yes little bits and pieces of your life is fun to hear). : )
All your cards are so beautiful – the colours are so evocative of autumn!
Stunning cards! The colors and patterns are so beautiful. They all evoke the splendour of autumn.
Love these patterns!
These are very stunning cards! Great fall colors!
These cards are outstanding! I remember fall in upstate NY when the leaves looked just like yours on the card.
You’ve done justice to all the sets you’ve used. I watched the video and it helps me, tremendously, to know I can do the unique techniques. You’ve sold me on the sets and on the gorgeous ombre inks. I’m thankful for your creative talent.
Oh my goodness Yana…..your cards were just gorgeous….I love how much I learn when I watch your videos….great job…..love the textures…colors and smart layouts….who wouldn’t want to receive one of these lovely cards….this kit is just awesome…as are the add ons…..
And yes!!! I love hearing about you and the family…..your photos were great..but..hey…what was that guard wearing on his feet? Huge shoes…..lol
Loved being here….thank you so much…big hugs…
Beautiful cards! I am definitely going to try pattern stamping with some of the sets in this new release….thanks for the ideas.