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!
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- 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 |
Love this card! The colors for the water, the great coral, and the ombre octopus. Great colors and a great design! Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous card! I love the colors! I’d love to have this kit.
Love your card! The colors are amazing together.
Yana, I love your shaker card it’s soooo cool. Thanks for sharing.
What a gorgeous shaker card in super colours. Love what you made!!!
Thanks for such a cute card
I love your card design!
Such a pretty shaker card!
I love your shaker card, the colors are yummy, and I liked how you inked the octopus, TFS.
Love the colors! Love the sea creatures!
Fantastic shaker card Yana. Love the multicolored octopus… such pretty color hues.
Gorgeous card! Love this set! Hope my cards turn out this nice. Thanks for a chance to win it and thanks for sharing.
love that you used all the elements.
Beautiful colors, lovely layout AND it’s a SHAKER. Can’t get any better!
Your card is stunning and I love the shaker feature behind the cute octopus! Who knew an octopus could be so cute?
Love the colors in this card.
Love the shaker card and the colors are wonderful.
Great shaker card!!!!!!!!!
So cute and shaker cards are just plain fun! Love all the beautiful colours! The Octopus is so cute! Thanks for sharing!
beautiful really beautiful.
I love your shaker card! I just made an underwater shaker card myself – but with sharks hehe. This kit is amazing and I love your ombre stamping!
What a gorgeous card. I adore this kit!
Just gorgeous!!
This is such a fabulous kit. Super cute shaker card. tfs!
So beautiful and love the little touch of black you added.
Beautiful card and I love the colors!!! I love this new kit!!!
another absolutely amazing design!!
These colors are beautiful together.
Love this colorful shaker card!
Beautiful coral on this shaker card, love these colors and sea creatures in this kit!
I love your shaker card and the colours you have used.
I love the colors you chose. Awesome creation.
Love the card and the colors!
such lovely cards! You have amazing talent! TFS!
Love your shaker card, the colors are fantastic.
Lovely card. The coral colors gives a real feel of under water.
AWESOME Shaker card! Awesome new kit from Hero Arts!
What a beautiful shaker card–love this kit!
Yana, I am always amazed by your work. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.
The colors are so beautiful on this card! I love anything to do with the sea!
Gorgeous card! I love the new ombre pads, and these beautiful ocean-themed designs! Awesome colors and details on your fabulous card!
Love your card!
This is fantastic! Definitely making me want this kit more!!!
What a wonderful use of the kit materials! Very beautiful card. Just before I came to the blog hop, I ordered my MMHK plus the seahorse set. I live by the sea, so I love everything ocean-related.
Beautiful card,
loving this ombre
colors and cute
sea life!
Carla from Utah
Love your octopus shaker card. This kit and all the stamps are a must have.
They are awesome.
The white heat embossing and gorgeous colors make this card shine!
What a beautiful card! A shaker card is perfect for an underwater theme!
Beautiful Card ,so nice AND truthful oceans color
Beautiful card, Yana!! Love the shaker and thank you for explaining how you created it.