Hero Arts | My Monthly Hero July Blog Hop. Underwater Shaker Card. Giveaway!
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: 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 2016 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 |
tsurutadesigns1
July 6, 2016Super PRETTY Yana!
Caroline Livermore
July 6, 2016Lovely!
Gayle
July 6, 2016I love the new Ombré Dolphin ink. your card is great
Gill
July 6, 2016Love it, thanks
Karen P
July 6, 2016Your 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
Judy Woodland
July 6, 2016This kit is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! So many possibilities! And your card is stunning, thanks for the inspiration!!!!
Amante del Papel
July 6, 2016I love the see scene that you create, is amazing!
Pam Watson
July 6, 2016Your 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 🙂
D.Ann C
July 6, 2016What a beautiful shaker!!
Tara Prince
July 6, 2016Such beautiful colors!!
Aimee B
July 6, 2016Beautiful colors – great idea to use for a shaker.
Joanne Travis
July 6, 2016Love this! Who would think an octopus could be so cute! The sequins in the aquarium window are a lovely touch.
Sandy D
July 6, 2016Your card is so cool – this is just a great kit release!
Sabrina Radican
July 6, 2016Very pretty shaker card!
Dee Earnshaw
July 6, 2016Beautiful shaker card, Yana. Love the colors of the sequins you added to it:)
Pat G
July 6, 2016I love the “fish bowl” window in your design. Very clever and fun!!
Crystal L
July 6, 2016What a great idea for a shaker card!
Harryette Whittlinger
July 6, 2016Absolutely awesome!
Saloni
July 6, 2016Beautiful cards ! I love the use of the octopus and the sequins! Very pretty!
Pauline A Mattson
July 6, 2016Great card, Yana!!
Mary Holshouser
July 6, 2016I love the color combination.
Great card.
thanks for sharing.
Aileene Fitzpatrick
July 6, 2016Love 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.
Michelle Young
July 6, 2016Beautiful cards from the kit!
CATHY GREEN
July 6, 2016Such a pretty card!
Rebecca Romines
July 6, 2016I love this shaker card! The colors blend so well. I think I’m gonna have to pick this set up myself!
raggiodiluce82
July 6, 2016Awww!!! Definitely one of the most beautiful release! And your card is really breathless!!! <3
Linda Duensing
July 6, 2016Great shaker card. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
John K
July 6, 2016I think this set is awesome, I LOVE that HERO ARTS is making so many layered stamps! They are easy and fun. Thanks for sharing!
Deepa Lakshman
July 6, 2016Wow, the colors are so cool together.
Denise Sayers
July 6, 2016Great Shaker card. I love an under the sea theme.
Carla vdM
July 6, 2016And again you made an awesome card Yana.
Like the colours you have chosen for it.
Debbie A.
July 6, 2016Oh, 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.
Dorothy Crosbee
July 6, 2016Beautiful card the colors are lovly.
Marianne
July 7, 2016Thanks for inspiration I love to be by the ocean and relax and take pictures
Jaycee
July 7, 2016Fun card! I like the white embossing with Distress Inks coloring. The July Kit looks fabulous.
Dee Ann Matthews
July 7, 2016What a beautiful shaker to complement the awesome octopus!
Dee Ann Matthews
July 7, 2016What a beautiful shaker card that enhances the gorgeous octopus!
Carolyn Gardner
July 7, 2016Pretty shaker card!
lolyborda43
July 7, 2016Beautiful! I love your colors! TFS
Judie Attard
July 7, 2016You used all my favourite colours! Perfect shaker card!
Maria
July 7, 2016The white color is great.
n56leiker
July 7, 2016I 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!
Colorado Crafter
July 7, 2016Wonderful card!! What a great kit!!
Janis in ID
July 7, 2016What a dazzling shaker!! LOVE these beautiful colors and the fabulous sea creatures!!
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Tina Riddle
July 7, 2016Oh my goodness.. just when I thought I had seen every beautiful shaker card out there I come to this! This is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful!!!!
Caren C.
July 7, 2016Gorgeous!
Melissa Edwards
July 7, 2016Love the new kit!
Debs
July 7, 2016Oh my, how utterly beautiful
Cassie D
July 7, 2016Great shaker card! Love the design and colors
Emma Rose
July 7, 2016Lovely bright colours, great card
melissaf123Melissa Friedrich
July 7, 2016Super cute octopus shaker card and design!