Hello all and thank you for stopping by today to help celebrate the launch of August My Monthly Hero Kit from Hero Arts (more about the kit and blog hop below).
If you are a fan of Shakespeare and whimsical images, this is a perfect kit for you. Delicate fairies, forest imagery, fantastic frame dies, timeless quotes – you will find this and a lot more in August kit from Hero Arts.
A few words from Hero Arts: This month’s kit was inspired by “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and features a gorgeous forest fairy theme. There are add-on stamps with Shakespeare quotes.
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I started working on this card by die cutting two frame images (one from the main kit and another from an add-on) out of smooth blue and white woodgrain cardstock. I guess I shouldn’t be saying “frames” as I actually did not use the outer die that cuts the oval out and turns these designs into frames, instead I only used inner dies to create windows in my panels.
I used glue and adhered both die cut panels together keeping the woodgrain one on the top (I just adore this type of paper and I’m very happy to see it included in the kit).
I didn’t want to do any coloring for this card, yet I wanted to add color to the fairy. I heat embossed one of the fairy images in white embossing powder onto a piece of white cardstock and blended 3 colors of ink from the Pool to Navy ombre ink pad. There are dies included in the kit to help you die cut the fairies out so I used a matching die and cut mine out in my die cutting machine.
I created an A2 top folding card base and blended a bit of ink onto the bottom part of the front panel, I used the same ink I used for the fairy. Next I foam mounted my two die cut panels that were glued together and also foam mounted the fairy, although I used a double layer of foam adhesive to pop her up on this card.
I wanted a very simple sentiment (although there are some fantastic quotes included in the add-on stamp set), so I stamped “You Sparkle” in Pool ink onto a piece of white cardstock and also foam mounted it onto the card.
To embellish this project I used sequins and tiny beads from my stash as well as clear droplets from the kit. The fairy wings were decorated with clear stickles for a pop of glittery goodness.
MY MONTHLY HERO AUGUST 2016 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!
The kit contains: A 4×6 clear stamp set; Three matching Frame Cuts dies; An oval border with frame Fancy Die set; Pretty Pink Posh Droplets; Ranger Star Dust Stickles; Three ink cubes in Bubble Gum, Orchid and Green Apple; Woodgrain Cardstock and Vellum; Other gems and cardstock.
The kit value is over $50, and Hero Arts is selling this one for $34.99.
You can now subscribe to receive the kit monthly and never miss one!
KIT & KIT ADD-ONS
There are four optional add-on items:
Hero Arts August 2016 My Monthly Hero Kit Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Floral Border with Frame Fancy Die DI320 Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Dreamy Nights Stencil SA082 Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Dreams Are Made Stamp Set CM105 Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Shakespearean Poetry Stamp Set CM106 Shop at: 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!
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 August 2016 My Monthly Hero Kit Shop at: HA |
Hero Arts Floral Border with Frame Fancy Die DI320 Shop at: HA |
 Spellbinders Artisan X-plorer Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Hero Arts Snow Layering Papers PS610 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Ombre Pool To Navy Ink AF308 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts White Embossing Powder PW110 Shop at: SSS | HA |
 ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sea Glass Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Ranger Mini Round Foam Refils Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Ranger Glossy Accents Glue Dimensional Adhesive Shop at: SSS | SC | PPP |
Your card is beautiful! I absolutely love this kit. I think it may be my favorite so far. That “frame” die is stunning and the sentiments and fairies are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing!
Love the fairy! Such a pretty card.
The card looks so delicate. It’s just so amazing how talented you are. Always love your inspiration.
Fantastic card. Thank you for sharing your ideas and being part of the giveaway
Very pretty and delicate.
Yana, your card is dreamy! I love the white with those gorgeous ink colors. Very wonderful design and coloring. Thanks for sharing with us your ideas for using this kit.
Beautiful card, Yana. Love the colors you used. The stamps and dies are wonderful.
Beautiful Card!
Gorgeous monochromatic look with those wonderful new stamps.
I just love this! Your choice of colours are amazing. So ethereal!
Your card is beautiful, Yana. I always enjoy seeing your creations and learning and being inspired by you. Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this yet another fun hop and giveaway.
Your card is just lovely – what a wonderful kit!
I love your fairy card, colours are stunning. Would soon love to win this kit. Fairies are my favourite
Love what you did with this kit – it is super!
Very lovely card Yana. Your colors are so pretty and soft. Thanks for sharing.
Those colors are so beautiful with these elements – soft and ethereal!
Beautiful card, Yana!!
OMG! I love the delicate and soft colours you chose for this ethereal card!!! The fairy is absolutely amazing!!!
Looks great! That fairy is just precious!
Very pretty card. Love the color and the dies used.
They are so lovely . Very elegent as usual.
Even though you didn’t want to color, the colors you used are perfect.
Lovely card, and I love the little!
Lovely card, Yana!! What a fun new kit!!
This is a beautiful card, very “magical” !!!!
Gorgeous!
Your card is so soft and pretty. This is a wonderful kit!
I love how you created your card it’s breathtaking!
Love your beautiful card!
Beautiful card!!
Your work is lovely. I like the new kit.
Beautiful card…..love the colors
your cards are always so beautiful and this one is no exception… gorgeous!
This is beautiful. Love the blue color and the white embossing.
Love, love this! The blues are so beautiful, well done!
As usual Yana, “BEAUTIFUL” card.
I love your card. the colors are so peaceful. This is such a great kit! I cant wait to play with it!
Such a beautiful card, love your design!
Your card has such a beautiful, dreamy quality to it! I love how you layered those die-cut pieces.
Beautiful card, love this release.
Beautiful! Soft and lovely!
Delicate and beautiful card! TFS!
I love your creativity beautiful cards thanks for sharing
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I like how you combined the die cut for added dimension and color. This card kit can only produce beautiful cards.
such a pretty color you’ve used-and love the wood grain!
Very pretty colors. I love your card.
Your card is gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win!
Lovely Kit!
Such pretty colors for such a magical kit!
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing & inspiring!