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 |
HOP ALONG WITH US!
The Hero Arts Blog
Yana Smakula – you are here
Mariana Grigsby – next stop
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 |
Never seen a Hero Arts kit before…this AMAZED me!!
Gorgeous card and kit! I love the way you used the die for the background… Thanks for the chance to win!
~God bless~
I love the kit and what you did with it to make your beautiful card. I hope you do a video with this kit soon.
Your card is beautiful and this is an amazing kit – thanks for sharing!
Absolutely stunning!
Very pretty, I especially love the rain drop effect!
This is so pretty. Love the soft blues.
Yana, blue shades color combo is perfect! This card is beautifill and love how you layer the fancy frame die and floral frame die. Thank You for the inspiration!
Very pretty! I love the way you layered the oval. And the blues are my favorite!
Beautiful! Just, BEAUTIFUL!!!
Beautiful kit!
Beautiful card. The die is gorgeous.
Beautiful card kit and beautiful card. Thanks.
Beautiful & enchanting card:)
Would love to win this.
Just love your projects! Another beautiful card, thanks for sharing!
Such a beautiful card!
This card is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
So Lovely Yana! Thanks for the Inspiration!
So gorgeous I believe fairies do exist! Love the colors thank you for the inspiration
Lovely card I can’t wait to make one myself! I have a niece that loves faires !
What an amazing kit!
Love love love all the cards!
These fairies are gorgeous. Love the kit and the price point.
wow, this is so beautiful, love how you used this kit the add on.
Your card is beautiful and so detailed with the help of the kit.
Beautiful card, and so detailed with the use of the kit and add ons.
Love it! I really like the idea of using the white embossing powder, then coloring the image! I am so glad you used the Stickles! I love me some iridescent sparkle and add it to so many things. All I need is an excuse! (I even used it on some Christmas gift wrap to make a gift more special for a friend! ) Thanks for your special take on this wonderful set.
Beautifully done! Love the sparkle!
Just beautiful!
I love that you used monochromatic colors here. This card feels so magical!! Love that fairy in ombré.
Absolutely love the way you did this card. The Hero Arts kit looks so amazing and love the idea of all the add-ons. Stunning!!!
Beautiful card!
This is a simple card, so pretty.
Love your card and how you used it. You were one of those who convinced me to buy the kit. Thanks.
Very pretty Yana! !
Love the combination of the soft blues with the woodgrain pattern paper.
Elegant card! Love the dies in this fabulous kit!
Such a lovely card and kit!
Seriously! You are one talented lady! Every time I see your projects, it makes me excited to get in my craft room and start creating.
So beautiful!
Hello Yana,
Your card is so delicate and beautiful, as always! I just wish I could jump inside your head and see all the creative stuff that is floating around in there!!! LOL
Once again thank you for this little masterpiece!!!!
What a beautiful card!
Love your card design especially the color choices you usrd. The white and blue combination gave the card a crisp and nautical feeling. Great job as usual.
oh I love the layered windows and the colors used. Gorgeous card.
I love this Hero Arts kit! And I love seeing Yana’s ideas and videos. A winning combination to inspire all of us! Many thanks for the opportunity to win this kit.
Very pretty card. I love the “pop of glittery goodness” on the wings – just perfect!! TFS!!
So enchanting!
How pretty!
What lovely whimsical designs. This month’s kit is enchanting
Such a beautiful card!! Love it and this new card kit:)