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 |
Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
I love this kit so much, all of the cards and examples have been so lovely and this kit really can be used in so many ways.
Your videos are some of the best and the projects are gorgeous! It helped me decide to purchase this kit! thanks
All three cards are very amazing. The snow effect using stickles is adding a lot to the cards. Thanks for sharing.
Woww Love, the My hearts all yours one.
Happy new year! I’m looking forward to a fun and crafty 2019! Lovely work as always!
Gorgeous cards. I loved how you cut the flower shop in half to make it appear that there are two buildings. Very clever. Thanks for the inspiration. This is a terrific kit!
I like the dark background on your card. It reminds me of a chalkboard.
Thank You for sharing your talents!
Your cards are gorgeous Yana! I can picture the flower shop ready for Valentine’s Day! (Just not the snow!) The glitter adds something extra! Thanks so much for the all the wonderful inspiration and the chance to win!
Great job, Yana! Lovely card designs and my favorite is definitely the second one! I just picked up the card kit earlier and can’t wait to play with it too.
I love all of the new ideas!
What a beautiful fresh kit, and I LOVE all of your stunning cards!
I’m totally in love for your gorgeous set of cards!!! Awesome colouring!!!
Wow! This kit is fabulous and your cards simply amazing!!!
Beautiful scenes and colouring technique!!!
I’m loving all of your cards and need to get this wonderful kit!
As always, your cards are wonderful! I love the use of color – so bright and spring-y!
Thanks for sharing. Your cards are awesome! I love the different use of the storefront stamped in part on the sides of the card.
I subscribe to your newsletter and really love the way you create beautiful cards. These are the best. Love that you added bunches of flowers. So cool.
These cards are so bright and cheerful! What a delightful kit to inspire them!
Beautiful cards. My heart’s all yours is my inspiration.
Love the half storefronts next to each other.
Fantastic creativity! Love the sparkle – the woodgrain background!
beautiful layering
Oh! I love what you did with the blue window shop. I haven’t seen anyone do this before. It looks amazing!
I love the little newspaper you added. So cute!
Your cards are so bright and colorful. Absolutely fantastic.
I love the card where you have two half shops. Typical shopping street. I would like to try it with complementary colours and two different shops. Lovely.
Lovely cards with beautiful coloring! This kit is so very versatile and useful.
Wow gorgeous cards! Such wonderful inspiration! Lovely kit!
You made such beautiful cards!
You do such a beautiful job with your cards! This months awesome kit is giving me so many ideas.
Yana I just love watching your videos and recreating the designs you make. You have inspired me more than you know. These are great designs.
Love the snow on the cards.
I love the florist shop. Especially the newspaper.
The third card is really nice, especially like the blues.
Gorgeous cards Yana–love this new Hero Arts card kit.
Yana – once again your beautiful cards are so inspiring! I love that you have shown three wonderfully colorful versions, and also love those ‘wintery’ touches….in my area we have snow into April, before Spring finally arrives. Your cards uplift with that ‘Springy’/sparkly look!
Gorgeous scene on your pretty card, Yana! Love the florist shop!
Oh my gosh girlfriend !! You have created some out of this world cards. I absolutely love watching your videos and always learn so much from you. Thanks for the chance to maybe win one of these terrific kits 🙂
That was very ingenious to cut the storefront to make 2 stores! I will have to remember that for the future.
Your cards are fabulous!! I love the scenes you have built with this kit!
I’m loving this not! Great colors.
Love what you’ve done with this kit! Your work is always meticulous and so lovely.
Such beautiful cards! Love the scenes you created.
Thanks for sharing…
like the black background!! on your card!!!
Beautiful! Love the “snowy” accents ♥️
Lovely projects. This is such a great kit.
Beautiful cards!
Adorable cards! Love this pretty window scenes and your fabulous coloring! What a fabulous kit with these charming designs!
This kit is so gorgeous, just love it! Just looking at the wonderful cards that have been made makes me happy!