Hello all and thank you for stopping by today to help celebrate the launch of June My Monthly Hero Kit from Hero Arts (more on that below).
Because my hubby and I enjoy traveling, this kit is probably my favorite one to date. I love the tag die, the journal, the stamp sets – everything! Its perfect for an avid traveler and I can already picture myself using it during our next vacation.
We are not traveling anywhere at the moment, but because I wanted to showcase the kit anyway I’ve created a travel tag. I can see myself using it as a bookmark in a book I’ll take on vacation or even as an embellishment on the journal cover.
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It took me about 4 attempts to make this one as the order in which certain things are done (like ink blending, die cutting etc) is important when making it. First I die cut the tag shape out of white cardstock, I only needed one tag, so I only die cut one (made a partial cut). Next I blended 3 colors of ink to create a sunset-type background – Dandelion, Butter Bar and Strawberry. I love this color combo, its great for creating warm backgrounds on small surfaces, if I am working on a card front I would typically add one or two more colors to this combo.
Next I die cut the Paper Layering Palm Tree die (I am loving it this Summer, check out additional inspiration using it HERE and HERE), dried my tag with a heat tool to make sure the ink was completely dry and double heat embossed Hello Adventure sentiment from the kit with the help of my mini MISTI tool. If you first emboss and than die cut, embossing powder tends to come off in the die cut sections and obviously the end result doesn’t look as nice. So its best to first die cut and than heat emboss.
I die cut another tag out of leather paper (this is seriously some awesome stuff – I loved that paper) and adhered my ink blended and die cut tag inside. To complete the travel look and feel I added a bit of airmail twine. I wanted the palm tree branches to expand beyond the tag, so I ink blended one more background and die cut the palm tree die one more time.
Using my scissors I trimmed the branches and adhered them in the center of the palm tree so they would overlap the leather die cut tag. To cover up the ends of the branches I added 3 yellow sequins in the center, they also mimic coconuts here.
MY MONTHLY HERO MAYÂ 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!
You can now subscribe to receive the kit monthly and never miss one!
The kit contains: A luggage tag die (die size 8 1/4″ x 2 5/8″, finished tag 4 1/8″ x 2 5/8″), seven accessory dies (heart, camera, sunglasses, sunshine, geotag, suitcase, airplane), 4×6 clear stamp set, two half sheets of Sizzix tan Paper Leather, three geotag clips, airmail stripe washi tape, journal, three map hearts, airmail twine, clear tag holders.
There is 1 optional add-on 4×6 clear stamp set – CL982 Luggage Tag Alphabet
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Great tag. I love the use of the palm tree.
I never would have thought to do what you did here! Such great inspiration! Thanks so much!
OMG, Yana, The tag is absolutely eye-catching ! I love the sunset background and the 2 layer palm tree is so clever !
love the palm tree
Yana, your tag is not only beautiful, but brilliant and practical! Talk about eye-catching! Thank you, again, for your wonderful inspiration!
~carol
I love how the palm fronds were pulled away from the tag. It is adorable.
Love this die set. The tag that opens is one I must have. Thank you.
This kit is my favorite too! I don’t travel too much unfortunately, but love travel theme. It make me squeak!
Your tropical tag is fenomenal!
Your red & blue airplane card is so cool, and your palm tree tag is just darling and very inventive!
Cute tag love the colors.
Love the tag! The palm tree is the best!
Such colorful tags! Love them!!
Very impressive tag. Love the palm tree embellishment.
Love the mini travel dies, so many options!
Love this tag!
wonderful tags, Yana!
What a great kit! I love what you’ve made!
Fun tag and I love this kit!
I cannot get enough of your website. Love all that you do.
The palm tree is perfect for a travel tag. Love the tag die. Cuteness here! 🙂
Yana, thank you for sharing your beautiful tags and cards. I love your ideas and how you used this wonderful kit.
That is a beautiful tag! Love the colours and how the palm tree sits outside the frame!
I’m in love with your work here–especially the colors!
Love the tag! This kit looks amazing.
Oh my gosh! This is gorgeous! I love the colors!
Really like your ideas thanks for sharing
Love your tag! I really like the bright colors you’ve used and the theme! Awesome!
You never disappoint, when you create!!!
Supercute use of the kit!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE these tags! They’re really cute and so colorful!
This turned out super neat,love it especially that ink blending.
Love your tag. The colors are awesome.
I love your travel tag! The palm tree really makes it come alive!
Awesome dimension and color on the tag.
Love the colors you used on the tag!
Thank you for sharing !
This tag makes me want a fun summer fruity drink, so cute!
Your tags are gorgeous. Love the tag die in this kit. Thanks for sharing.
wow.. what fabulous projects!!
I love what you’ve done with this kit.
I like what you’ve done with tthis kit.
I love what you’ve done with these kit elements!!! These are so creative! They are bold and beautiful! Isn’t this kit amazing?!?
Love the addition of the palm tree, looks so warm and sunny! Thanks for the chance to win!
I love the palm tree, so beautiful!
Love this tag. The palm tree die is fantastic.
OH MY!!! The colors are delightful! Makes me want to be on holiday under the palm trees 😉
Too cool for travel.
Beautiful tag! I love the ink-blended background, especially paired with the palm tree die.
Wow–love the vibrant colors.
Love your fun
tag! Very colorful.
Carla from Utah
FABULOUS tag and card Yana!!!
LOVE your palm tree in the inky window, LOVE your negative airplane panel too!!!
THANK YOU for sharing 🙂