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.
Like this project? Pin it and save for later!
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 |
Super PRETTY Yana!
Lovely!
I love the new Ombré Dolphin ink. your card is great
Love it, thanks
Your card is beautiful! The colours you have used are so perfect for the ocean. That is a fabulous card with lots of gorgeous inkyness, right up my street, thanks for the fabulous hop Karen x
This kit is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! So many possibilities! And your card is stunning, thanks for the inspiration!!!!
I love the see scene that you create, is amazing!
Your card is so pretty! I wish I could afford to buy this kit right now because those color combinations are my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win the kit 🙂
What a beautiful shaker!!
Such beautiful colors!!
Beautiful colors – great idea to use for a shaker.
Love this! Who would think an octopus could be so cute! The sequins in the aquarium window are a lovely touch.
Your card is so cool – this is just a great kit release!
Very pretty shaker card!
Beautiful shaker card, Yana. Love the colors of the sequins you added to it:)
I love the “fish bowl” window in your design. Very clever and fun!!
What a great idea for a shaker card!
Absolutely awesome!
Beautiful cards ! I love the use of the octopus and the sequins! Very pretty!
Great card, Yana!!
I love the color combination.
Great card.
thanks for sharing.
Love the color palette you used for the shaker design. Beautiful card and would be perfect to send to my grandson who love sea creatures. Thank you.
Beautiful cards from the kit!
Such a pretty card!
I love this shaker card! The colors blend so well. I think I’m gonna have to pick this set up myself!
Awww!!! Definitely one of the most beautiful release! And your card is really breathless!!! <3
Great shaker card. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
I think this set is awesome, I LOVE that HERO ARTS is making so many layered stamps! They are easy and fun. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, the colors are so cool together.
Great Shaker card. I love an under the sea theme.
And again you made an awesome card Yana.
Like the colours you have chosen for it.
Oh, yay! Another shaker card! And it’s gorgeous! Thanks so much, Yana, for sharing with us and for being a part of this wonderful hop and giveaway.
Beautiful card the colors are lovly.
Thanks for inspiration I love to be by the ocean and relax and take pictures
Fun card! I like the white embossing with Distress Inks coloring. The July Kit looks fabulous.
What a beautiful shaker to complement the awesome octopus!
What a beautiful shaker card that enhances the gorgeous octopus!
Pretty shaker card!
Beautiful! I love your colors! TFS
You used all my favourite colours! Perfect shaker card!
The white color is great.
I really love the colors in the new ombre stamp pad. I also love the ocean. Thank you to Hero Arts for donating 10% to WWF. The octopus card you made is so cute!
Wonderful card!! What a great kit!!
What a dazzling shaker!! LOVE these beautiful colors and the fabulous sea creatures!!
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Oh my goodness.. just when I thought I had seen every beautiful shaker card out there I come to this! This is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful!!!!
Gorgeous!
Love the new kit!
Oh my, how utterly beautiful
Great shaker card! Love the design and colors
Lovely bright colours, great card
Super cute octopus shaker card and design!