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:Â 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 AUGUSTÂ 2016Â 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:Â A 4×6 clear stamp set;Â Three matching Frame Cuts dies;Â An oval border with frame Fancy Die set;Â Pretty Pink Posh Droplets;Â Ranger Star Dust Stickles;Â Three ink cubes in Bubble Gum, Orchid and Green Apple;Â Woodgrain Cardstock and Vellum;Â 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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Clare Prezzia
May Park
Jennifer McGuire
Kathy Racoosin
Laura Bassen
Lydia Fiedler
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Pretty Pink Posh
Debbie Olson
Cheiron Brandon
Alice Wertz
Helen Gullett
Libby Hickson
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 |
Such an absolutely gorgeous card. So inspiring. 🙂
Lovely card…but then all your cards are! 🙂 The kit theme is unique and I especially love the add-on featuring quotes from Shakespeare.
love the creative monochromatic take!
Love the use of both oval diecuts
I love the blue you used, it’s a very ‘delicate’ effect!
Yikes Yana – this is sublime, love it 🙂
Love your card, the colour and it’s fresh look!
Your card is adorable! I love the layered detail oval cutouts!
Very pretty card and love the color.
Such a beautiful kit! Love your colors and embellishments! So lovely!
Your card is so beautiful! I just love the soft blue color!
what an enchanting card. . . love the blue. . .
Love, love the embossing and color of the card! So pretty!
Your card is gorgeous. What a beautiful kit. Thanks for sharing.
Love your card & love this set!! 🙂
Very nice.
She is just tooooo sweet!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
The two layer cut out is beautiful.
A fabulous card Yana!
Great card design! The simple color scheme is clean and vibrant.
Really love this new die set and fairies. Love the idea of the layered window, and the way you colored it.
This is beautiful, Yana! I really love the die that comes in this kit!
I love love love the fairies – and with die cuts, awesome!
The cutout window looks so delicate. Beautiful card.
Beautiful card. Very unique.
Stunning card! I love all your creations Yana 🙂
Gorgeous! Love your color choice.
Gorgeous 3D effect you created with the dies.
Your card is beautiful. love the colors. Can’t wait to make my own.
Your card is beautiful, the colors are great. I can’t wait to try to make one of my own.
So very beautiful. The layered forest is magical.
Gorgeous card! I love the depth of the layers and the monochromatic scheme!
I love your card and the colors you used! The layering really sets everything off. Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow this is a stunning card. Love the double ‘frame’.
love the card and kit
Love your card ❤️
Love the layering and subtle colouring – beautiful!
Beautiful card! Really like the color combination:)
Loved this ‘dream card’ makes me believe in fairy wishes. Thank you Yana and Hero Arts.
Love the subtle colours in this 🙂
I love the Dreams are Made sentiment set and the stencil.
Your card is so gorgeous! Love the soft blues!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the fairies!! Such a beautiful card Yana! I love everything you make!
This card kit is so beautiful and different. I can see using the die for fall and winter themes too! Love it! Yana, you are my favorite!
Oh wow how cool is this. Love your card. Love the fairies.
I love how simple yet elegant your card looks!
Fabulous, the card makes me smile.
Oh how beautuful! Love the aqua color!
Such a lovely card! Very special!
lovely card…