Hello all and thank you for stopping by today to help celebrate the launch of July My Monthly Hero Kit from Hero Arts (more on that below).
Let me start by saying WOW! Octopi, tutrples, jelly fish, corals – this is what you can expect to find in the newest Hero Arts kit along with a fun new ombre ink pad that works beautifully for stamping these underwater images. I’ve already shared 3 projects using this kit HERE, be sure to take a look.
A few words from Hero Arts:Â This month’s kit features a gorgeous ocean theme, with jellyfish, octopus and sea turtles, and lots of coral. Octopus are very trendy right now – who knew? Hero Arts is going to donate 10% of profits for our July 2016 MMH Kit to ocean preservation through the World Wildlife Foundation.
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I started working on this card by heat embossing images of corals onto Distress Watercolor Cardstock in white embossing powder. I used images from both main stamp set and Color Layering Octopus add on. Next I blended several colors of distress inks (I have colors listed below) and added drops of water to activate it.
I wanted to make shaker card, so I die cut a circle opening in my panel and I used Simon’s Stitched Rectangle die. The shaker was created with the help of Clear Acetate from Hero as well as the sequins mix from the kit.
I also stamped and fussy cut the octopus from the main kit, I used the new ombre ink – Dolphin. This guy was foam mounted over the shaker and I also added a white heat embossed “Have a Beautiful Day” sentiment.
MY MONTHLY HERO JULY 2016Â KIT
The kit is available for a limited time only – once it’s gone, it’s gone so if love it- better grab it now!
The kit contains: a large 6×8 stamp set; matching Frame Cuts dies; Ombré Dolphin ink pad **; Lucy’s Sequins Mermaid mix, made exclusively for Hero Arts; 2 half sheets of Aqua Lagoon metallic cardstock; 2 half sheets of Silver Swirl text weight paper
** The Ombré Dolphin ink pad is brand new and inspired by the Pantone Color(s) of the Year, a pink to blue spectrum. It is exclusive to the kit through 2016.
With the large stamp set (equivalent to two 4×6 clear sets), dies and an ombre ink pad, the kit value is nearly $60! Hero is selling this one for $34.99.
You can now subscribe to receive the kit monthly and never miss one!
KIT ADD ONS
There are four optional add-on items:
  
 
 
 
- Color Layering Octopus Stamp Set
- Color Layering Octopus Frame Cuts
- Paper Layering Octopus Die
- Ombré Mermaid Ink Pad
HOP ALONG WITH US!
- The Hero Arts Blog
- Yana Smakula – you are here!
- Amy Tsuruta – next stop!
- Clare Prezzia
- May Park
- Laura Bassen
- Lydia Fiedler
- Jessica Frost-Ballas
- Justin Krieger
- Jennifer McGuire
- Jenn Shurkus
- Veronica Zalis
- Libby Hickson
- Joan Bardee
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 Acetate Folded Cards & White Envelopes PS454 Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Snow Layering Papers PS610 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 ScraPerfect Perfect Crafting Pouch Multi-Purpose Craft Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Spellbinders Artisan X-plorer Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Hero Arts White Embossing Powder PW110 Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Simon Says Stamp STITCHED CIRCLES Wafer Dies sssd111456 In Stitches Shop at: SSS |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Ranger Mini Round Foam Refils Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Peacock Feathers Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad TUMBLED GLASS Ranger TDP40248 Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad EVERGREEN BOUGH Ranger TDP39945 Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Crushed Olive Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Hero Arts Ombre Mermaid Ink Pad AF365 Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Color Layering Octopus Stamp Set CM104 Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Color Layering Octopus Frame Cuts DI304 Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Paper Layering Octopus Die DI305 Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts My Monthly Hero July 2016 Kit Shop at: HA |
The kit look like a great one. Nice card Yana. Thanks.
The coral reef is so pretty even without the critters!
delightful as always
Your octopus shaker is so pretty!
It looks like a scene from an aquarium 🙂
I love love love your cards. What a great kit this month…
Lovely card and yes it is amazing that octopuses (correct plural per the dictionary) are popular this summer. It is also amazing what you learn during these crafty adventures.
Wow that is one beautiful card. I am going to have to copy this!!!
Your card conveys the feeling of the expanse of being underwater with those incredible octopi and corals. These sea life stamps are fabulous! Being a former diver, these creatures are close to my heart. I would love to win them.
That shaker card is way too adorable! You did a lovely job with this card!
Love the colors on your card. TFS.
Great shaker card! Love the bold colors!
Great shaker card; love the new colors and the stamp set.
Love the shaker card, this kit is different and I like it!
Such a beautiful card!
Such a lovely shaker card. I’m in love with this kit!
Beautiful colors in your card and what a great kit from hero arts.
Such beautiful colors in this card and a great kit from hero arts, love it.
Love the colors and shaker card idea used here.
Great kit and such a beautiful shaker card!
Love the new sea set and love the card and colors you used. Thanks
WOW! Love your shaker card! The ombre color is fantastic!
beautiful ocean shaker card. . . . .colors are terrific!
Gorgeous card!! love the shaker behind the octopus!!!
I LOVE these. YOur work is so beautiful!
That is the most beautiful color for an octopus! I’m sure he(or she?) would be the env of the undersea world!
Great Shaker Card! The colors are so inviting.
Pretty shaker card!
I love shaker cards and yours is beautiful. The colors of the octopus are superb.
Really like the shaker card. I can imagine how much fun it would be to give it to give or get. Love the ombre ink pad!
Fantastic Shaker card!
Theresa
Love this set! Your card is so beautiful!
Totally awesome kit and card!
God bless!
You made a wonderful card from the July kit. The kit is great.
Yana, beautiful card and color scheme. What a fun and unique stamp set and add-one. I don’t have anything like it in my collection.
Beautiful card! I love shaker cards. Thanks for sharing your card.
Such nice colors and your octopus looks very nice overlapping the window!
Love the colors! Really love the coral stamps, the ombré ink and sequins!
I love this kit. I would type more but broke wrist
Just a beautiful shaker card. I just love the colors you used. I just adore the beautiful Ocean set.
A lovely card and great kit! Thanks for sharing the how-tos. I think it’s great that HA is donating to the foundation!
Your card is gorgeous, l love it. What a wonderful kit from Hero Arts.
I just love your beautiful shaker card. Just love the colors you used. Such a beautiful Ocean kit from Hero Arts.
I really like everything you’ve done on your shaker card, especially making the coral white which creates a great POP on the card. Great job.
Beautiful card!
I love what you’ve done with the kit. I’ve always liked shaker cards. I can’t wait to get the kit and play.
Love the shaker card. Colors are fantastic.
I just love this card and all that you make! You are so inspiring.
These colors and images are so wonderful. A shaker card is always so much fun and yours is fabulous. TFS! Hero Arts creates terrific products!
I really like the colors used in this kit. I especially love your shaker card.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!