Hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero Kit.
The safari theme of this month kit completely stole my heart. I love all things tropical and there are many companies who have tropical products, but none (that I’ve seen) have a safari theme. I was very much excited to play with the kit as well as the add ons and I made quite a few projects. I am sharing one card in this post and will share additional projects I made later this month.
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CARD DETAILS
I started working on this card by stamping the new Tribal Stripes background in Butter Bar ink onto A2 top folding card base. I used my MISTI and stamped this image several images for perfect coverage. I love the design of this background and I think it’s going to be one of my most used stamps; I think it could work really well not just for tropical, but for everyday projects also.
Next, I used a tree image from the main kit and stamped it in several shades of green, I used Forever Green, Moss and Field Greens. I also stamped and die-cut several large animals – a giraffe (he is hidden amongst the trees) was stamped in Caramel; an elephant was stamped in Soft Granite and hippo was stamped first in Soft Olive and next in Charcoal for a green undertone.
I arranged all of my images on my card base and created a scene. I also heat embossed “Huge Thanks” sentiment from the main kit in white embossing powder onto black cardstock and foam mounted it onto my card.
To add a bit more black to my card I added simple bird silhouette stamping in the background above the trees.
MY MONTHLY HERO JUNE 2017 KIT
The kit is available for a limited time only – once it’s gone, it’s gone. If you love it – better grab it now!
The kit contains: 6″ x 8″ clear stamp set; 9 coordinating Frame Cuts; 1 Fancy Die; 3 ink cubes (Just Rust, Mulled Wine, Moss); 0.5 oz. black embossing powder; 2 4″ x “6” Portuguese eco-friendly cork sheets; 2 sheets of 5.5″ x 8.5″ metallic bronze paper (81 lb. text weight); 2 sheets of 5.5″ x 8.5″ metallic quartz cardstock (105 lb. cover weight).
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KIT & KIT ADD-ONS
There are several optional add-on items:
 Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June 2017 Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Tribal Stripes Bold Prints Cling Stamp Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Go On A Safari Stamp Set Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Mud Cloth Bold Prints Cling Stamp Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Coloring Layering Bengal Tigers Stamp set Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Color Layering Tiger Frame Cuts Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Coloring Layering Brave Lion Stamp set Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Color Layering Lion Frame Cuts Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Thorn Tree and Grasses Fancy Die Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts I Got Your Back stamp Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Tribal Shapes Stencil Shop at: HA | SSS |
 Hero Arts Ombre Serengeti Sunset ink Shop at: HA | SSS |
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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 My Monthly Hero June 2017 Shop at: HA |
Hero Arts Tribal Stripes Bold Prints Cling Stamp Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Butter Bar Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Hybrid Ink Pad Caramel Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Soft Olive Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Hybrid Ink Pad Moss Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Forever Green Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Field Greens Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Soft Granite Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Charcoal Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts White Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Tool ‘n One Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
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Very effective use of the kit!
What a fantastic card! I’m loving this kit and all the examples being shared!
Amazing! I’m in love with this month’s kit — such a clever and creative bunch of products. I’m originally from souta Africa, so this has definitely stolen my heart and reminded me of home. Love that tribal background stamp, too. Beautiful use of colour and design, as always, Yana.
Great card. I like the layers, colors and the background.
I love your safari card! There is so much life to it.
What a great job! I love the background!
Love the kit. Your layout was really interesting and original. Thanks for sharing.
I’m sold on the kit! Great card, am loving the background stamp.
This a great kit, and you showed off the products beautifully.
Already purchased! I’ve been fortunate to have taken an amazing African Safari trip with my mom (now deceased) and my sisters. Seeing this kit brings a flood of wonderful memories… since I don’t have an eye for design, your card will definitely be CASE’d.
Very cool safari card. Can’t wait to see what else you have created with the kit!
Gorgeous background that shows off the rhino and elephant and captures the adventure and excitement of African!
I love all the details in this card, and that background stamps is gorgeous! big hug from Norway!
I love how you layered the trees! Beautiful card design, as always! Thanks for sharing ^__^
I’m in love with the animals in this release. The background you chose is perfect. Wonderful card.
Great card! So much goodness in this HA monthly kit!
This kit is amazing once again. Love your card.
Love your card! You always have such beautiful inspiration… Thank you for sharing!
Love the background for this scene.
Fantastic design.
Makes a great setting for the
rest of the animals and greenery.
thanks for sharing.
Beautiful scene!!! Love all the animals in this kit!
I think the birds add so much to your card. Nice use of black to continue drawing the eye up to the clever message. Way to go!
Cute card, I love elephants.
Really love your card – the scenery is fantastic
This is terrific! I’m going to Kenya the end of June!
So many great animals and elements in this kit! Beautiful work by the designers!
This is a fabulous kit. Can’t wait for it to arrive!
What a great card! I love the new kit, and this background is so cool!
Great card. I love this kit especially after seeing all the cards on this blog hop!
Great card. Loving this month’s kit and all the extras.
You DEFINITELY captured the mood!
A great card! I am in love with this kit and most of the add-ons, too.
love the background. Beautiful work
Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing
Beautiful cards Yana, Love this kit with all the animals and they are really lifelike not cartoon animals, Well done Hero Arts.
I love this month’s kit and your colorful card!
I was excited to see what you did with the kit! Love your scene amongst the acacia trees. The birds were a great idea to tie in the black. Love it!
Looks like you found an oasis! Great card!
Love this kit and the great ways to use it
I love this kit so much!!! My dream is to go on an African safari!!!
cool kit. Love what you did.
Love the pop out look. of the trees and elephants. Thank for Sharing.
Love the way you layered trees such a beautiful card!
Fabulous card Yana – Love the cluster of trees!
What a stunningly striking card Yana! Love that amazing background!
Love this car kit and your wonderful cards .
The background is stunning. I never would have made that combination of colors and stamps. You are a genius!
These are beautiful!
I love how you showcased this month’s kit. That background looks spectacular. the design of the trees and animals is gorgeous. I didn’t see the giraffe until I read your post. It’s like a surprise.
I LOVE that background. Such wonderful color combinations!!
Love the layering; great use of the set!