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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 |
Beautiful card, Yana! Love all these ombré colors!
Lovely colors and a beautiful scene. The sequins are great!
Love the kit and your card! So pretty!
Cute shaker card!
Wow, you nailed the color scheme of the sequins! Cute card 🙂
I saw a sneak of this card on Instagram and it stopped me in my tracks. Absolutely beautiful colors, layout and fantastic results. N
This is such a beautiful card. I love how the colours are so at peace with each other. It’s almost calming!
Your card is absolutely stunning! Love how you made the octopus hold the sentiment.
Love the awesome colors & the shaker element! You nailed it with this one!!
Very exciting release and love they are giving money for a great cause! You sold me on my first kit from Hero Arts. Thanks for sharing!
I love all the colors in your card! I also love that you made it a shaker card! I love shaker cards and I have to learn how to make one! I know my family and friends would love to receive a shaker card. You did a nice job, Yana!
Love the colors of this beautiful shaker card…makes me feel like I am at the aquarium. ☺️
So talented! Thank you for sharing…
Trendy stamps, blue ink and blue sequins combined to create this fun shaker. Love it AND the kit. Keeping my fingers crossed I might actually win this kit.
very pretty! love the colours!
Love your shaker cards!
Love, Love, Love these Ocean themed stamps by HA. Great Card, Yana! 😉
Your card makes me want to jump right in!! Lovely!
Wonderful shaker card. Love this kit. Thanks for sharing.
Just gorgeous!
Beautiful yet peaceful card, Yana!
So lovely! I love the use of sequin mix here.
Wow … Amazing! I love your shaker and so bright colors <3!!
Your card is so sweet and serene looking. Love the soft colors. Thanks and God bless! ILuvTheEucharist (at) aol.com
Beautiful shaker! Love this kit ♥
Beautiful shaker card! Love the rich colours.
Love this kit. so sorry I didn’t order in time
Love love love everything you do, Yana!!! I watch your videos at least three times each. Love your use of color!
Wish I had ordered this kit, it’s gone
Love this design and the colors! Gorgeous!
Love your white embossing on the corner with the coral! So pretty, great card!
Very pretty card. Love the set
Gorgeous card!! I love the colors you used!
I really love this kit. I just saw Finding Dory so I’m all about the ocean right now!
Amazing coloring. You always makes me drool over your card creations, so fun and creative as always
Love everything about this!!!