Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts January 2019 My Monthly Hero Kit (more about the kit, blog hop and giveaway below). I have several cards to share all using the kit! I have to say, this kit is my absolute favorite to date! I had a blast making all of these cards!
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
As always, I filmed a video tutorial showing how to create this project from start to finish. I’m hoping you’ll enjoy it. Watch it below or on my Youtube channel.
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CARD DETAILS – HUGS & KISSES
All of my cards feature a ton of Copic marker coloring. The images in this kit are all outline and great for coloring and hence you can use your favorite coloring method to color with.
Markers used: RV14, RV13, RV11 and RV10 to color the awning; E13, E15 and E79 colors facade. I kind of first envisioned this card as a shaped card and so I die-cut the facade, and also die-cut two additional shapes out of brown cardstock to make the actual card base. I did change my mind later and used my colored store front on a regular A2 card.
Next I used sentiment from one of the add on stamp set and white heat embossed Hugs & Kisses on the brown panel. At this time I had also stamped, colored and cut out additional images to decorate this window. I added some gray shading under the window (it’s kind of hard to see in the photo); I foam mounted a bike with lots of potted flowers and added a lot of clear glitter coating the awning, the base of the bike and watering can.
The glitter here actually signifies snow. I was picturing this as a Valentine’s day card and it still snows in my neck of the woods on Valentine’s day so I though it would look nice here.
CARD DETAILS – HUGS & KISSES
For my next card I had stamped a bunch more windows and a ton of plants and pots, used my coordinating dies to die-cut the the images out.
This handmade card uses Nuvo Drops to create flower centers. Want to see 4 other ways you can use Nuvo Drops from Tonic Studios in card making? Check out this article – 5 Ways to Use Nuvo Drops.
For this card I had envisioned a florist shop. I wanted to create beautiful display bursting with all sorts of spring flowers. I colored the awning in stylish black and white and also used black for all of the flower pots and containers. I colored these images using C9, C7 and C5 markers skipping the use of the actual black marker as I didn’t want it to be too black or dark on the card.
I had arranged the images to my linking, setting up rows and rows of gorgeous freshly cut flowers and bouquets and next worked on a sentiment for this card. I white heat embossed You’re Beautiful on a back panel, I cut it out using the coordinating die.
Next, I foam mounted my colored die cut on the black sentiment panel. I adhered my store front onto a piece of cream woodgrain cardstock cut to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2” and next foam mounted the flowers and planters onto the card. Another thing that I totally loved this on this card is a newspaper. I stamped a newspaper like image in black ink on thin printer paper and cut it out into a rectangle using scissors. I stamped it on printed paper instead of cardstock as the kind of paper the newspapers are printed on is very thin and I wanted my newspaper to look as real as possible.
Next I folded it as if one would fold a newspaper and tucked it into the store front. I think adding it to the display really pulled this card together and added a special touch. The newspaper here looks like it was left behind by an absent minded customer who was shopping for flowers for his loved one.
I used my Nuvo drops in white and purple to add dimensional accents to the flower centers and once again coated select images with clear stickers to add a feeing of snow and chilly winter to this card.
CARD DETAILS – MY HEART IS ALL YOURS
For my final card I wanted to have two windows and a little plaque, the sort of plaque you’d see on old buildings. I went with yet again a different color combo and used lots of blue on this card using B000, B00 and B02 markers for the most part.
I adhered my images onto the light gray woodgrain card front, foam mounted additional images and again embellished everything with clear stickles to look like glistening snow!
KIT & KIT ADD-ONS
There are several optional add-on items this month:
 My Monthly Hero Kit JANUARY 2018 Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts All My Love Decorative Hearts Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts You Are Loved Flourish Messages Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Bursting with Love Bold Prints Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hearts & Flowers Bold Prints Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Color Layering Waffles Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Gal Pal Brunch Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Color Layering Waffles Frame Cuts (B) Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Gal Pal Brunch Frame Cuts (C) Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Bicycle with Basket Fancy Die (C) Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
BLOG HOP
If you arrived from Nichol Spohr the next stop on this hop is Amy Kolling. You can also start over on the Hero Arts blog.
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! The giveaway closes Sunday, January 13th at 11:59pm, and the winner will be announced the following week on the Hero Arts blog.
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!
My Monthly Hero Kit JANUARY 2018 Shop at: HA |
Hero Arts All My Love Decorative Hearts Shop at: SSS | HA |
Hero Arts You Are Loved Flourish Messages Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Clear Stamps Headline Message Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Snow Layering Papers Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ink Pad Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts White Detail Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Spellbinders Magnetic Handy Mat Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 Spellbinders Tool ‘n One Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Small Teflon Bone Folder Tool Shop at: SSS |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Tonic Gloss White Nuvo Drops Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ | TS |
 Ranger Stickles Frosted Lace Glitter Glue Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Altenew Woodgrain Powder Cardstock Shop at: AN |
 White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Tonic Violet Galaxy Nuvo Crystal Drops Shop at: SSS |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS | TS |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y08 Acid Yellow Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS | AZ |
Yana, these are wonderful cards! Love them all and the newspaper idea was a bonus! Thanks for your inspiration!
Such lovely cards!
Thanks for sharing.
Love the card- bicycle with flowers- jus lovely.
I always love to see your spin on the kits.
Love all the cards and the color combo on the Hugs and Kisses card.
Thanks, Yana, for another wonderful video. Always love your creations and inspiration. Love this new release.
3 great cards, with lots of colours and details. I love the newspaper you added, it drew my attention right away.
Thank you for the clear video and for sharing your talent.
This kit is to die for! I am so excited! I love the card you made with the two store fronts instead of one! So clever!
These cards are so lovely! I especially love the shop with tons of flowers out front – that’s the kind of store that would draw me in. Thank you for sharing!
Super pretty and super fun! That last one is so clever!!
I love all your cards. I especially liked the card with two windows. Thanks so much for sharing.
Lovely cards.
Great cards!!!! I especially loved your idea for splitting the die for the last card….awesome idea!!!
I cannot wait to receive this kit. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely cards. Happy New Year Hugs!!!
Always enjoy your videos – more often than not they are what push me over the decision ledge of buy or not to buy, as it did today! Loved all your projects, especially the last card!! TFS!
I love the your the best card. Beautiful arrangement of flowers
Beautiful cards! I love all your designs.
Beautiful cards! I love your designs.
Thanks for the detailed video. Your cards are great. Love them.
What a fun kit!!!!
WOW! I absolutely love all of your cards! The addition of “snow” is a cute idea cause it still is winter in Feb. some places! Also love the story of the newspaper being left behind! I’m glad I’m not the only one who makes up stories of what’s going on in my cards!! Thanks for all the fantastic inspiration!
Beautiful set of cards!! I love the woodgrain background that highlights the details and the stamp work!
All three store front scenes are so beautiful. Thank you for the ideas.
All three store front scenes are so beautiful. Thank you for the ideas and the video.
These are so pretty!
All of your cards are adorable. You have such a creative mind. Thanks for sharing them.
Oh my goodness, Yana what awesome cards. You showed so many ways to use this kit. It looks like a fabulous one.
I love how you cut the window frame apart to act as two different store front. Also, beautiful coloring
These cards are all just beautiful!!!
All these store fronts
are adorable and so
lifelike! Love the snow
glitter.
Carla from Utah
I adore how you colored your flowers. They have a lot of depth.
The awnings and flowers look wonderful. What a great scene.
wow wow wow, your cards are delightful! I’ve pinned too many ha!
I love making cards and yours are pretty cool. Your the best is my favorite. I’m new to card making and I think I could make some of these as your explanation is very good. Thanks for the opportunity!
Every single card is so spectacular!
The lime green bike makes me smile. Fun kit with lots of great ideas from the designers. I love the easel die cut and the cute embellishments for the storefront. I always enjoy your videos.
I love your beautifully colored, creative cards!!
I was trying to resist this kit but after seeing all of the amazing creations by you talented artists, I had to have it.
Wow, these turned out so gorgeous!!
Beautiful coloring. Great idea to cut the shop in half to make two next to each other
Love the addition of “snow”! All three cards are fabulous.
Beautiful cards!
Beautiful cards.
Yana, your cards are so lovely. This new kit is so versatile–glad I’ve ordered it before it sells out. tfs
Oh my goodness, your cards are stunning!!! Love them all!
I love the way you split the store in half for a different perspective. Can’t wait for my kit to arrive!
Absolutely fabulous cards! I enjoyed watching the video, and it gave me some great ideas for the process of creating multiple cards with this kit.
Really like your cards from the kit this month. The flower shop is such a fun idea & the color combinations from warm to cool can give you a lot of options & different looks. I think this would be perfect for girlfriends birthday cards!I always enjoy your color combinations & copic coloring. Seems even more amazing to me because you’re left handed. That’s silly I know, but to me it makes you even more talented!!
I love watching your videos Yana. The addition of the newspaper was brilliant and I love the tidbit you added about someone leaving it behind while purchasing flowers!
Your cards are gorgeous! I love the creativity of the added newspaper, and snow, and dividing the window into two to make it look like an older building! LOVE!
Wow your cards are so dynamic. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
So many beautiful cards! This kit spoke to you and to me! I’m going to have to have it! Thank you for the gorgeous examples.