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Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAY!)

3 Apr

Good afternoon!  Today is the release day for the Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero kit and it’s a must-have!!  You should have arrived from Yana but if not, you can head to the Hero Arts Blog to start at the beginning!  The April kit is now available for purchase at Hero Arts but once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good so make sure to head over and shop soon!

 The Kit contains:

  • 6″x8″ clear stamp set
  • 18 coordinating Frame Cuts dies
  • 1 bottle Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops (Duck Egg Blue)
  • 3 ink cubes (Lavender, Light Teal, Midnight)
  • 2 half sheets Onyx shimmer cardstock (5.5″ x 8.5″)
  • 2 half sheets Pink shimmer cardstock (5.5″ x 8.5″)
  • 2 half sheets Tiffany Blue cardstock (5.5″ x 8.5″)
  • 18″ long pearl string
  • Themed paper clips

The kit value is $70, an amazing deal at $34.99.

And there are several optional add-on items:
  • SA103 Diamond Stencil
  • CM159 You Are Fabulous
  • DC211 Dress Up Stamp and Cut
  • DI379 Paper Layering Eiffel Tower
  • DI378 Paper Layering Ballerina
  • DI375 3D Shopping Bag Fancy Die
Here’s what I created using the add-on set, You Are Fabulous:
Be Your Own Kind of Gorgeous by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts
I LOVE that classy Audrey Hepburn themed stamp set!  I wanted to keep it CAS and allow that sentiment and silhouette to speak for themselves!  I stamped Audrey’s signature updo and unmistakeable eyes onto white cardstock with intense black ink and then stamped the sentiment with versamark and heat-embossed it with silver sparkle embossing powder.  I trimmed the panel and adhered it to the Audrey Blue cardstock included in the kit and added a few gemstones to her tiara for a little extra sparkle!  Simple but gorgeous!
Be Your Own Kind of Gorgeous by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts
To celebrate the release 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 make sure you leave a comment at each hop stop for the most chances to win!  If you win and have already purchased the kit you will be reimbursed!  Here’s a list of all the stops on the hop:
  • The Hero Arts Blog
  • Jennifer McGuire
  • Wanda Guess
  • May Park
  • Yana Smakula
  • Jessica Frost-Ballas —> You are here!
  • Amy Tsuruta
  • Lydia Fiedler
  • Ilina Crouse
  • Heather Ruwe
  • Libby Hickson
  • Michelle Short

Thanks so much for visiting and enjoy the hop!

Interested in the products I used?  To make them easy for you to find, I have listed them below. (Affiliate disclosure can be found here). Your purchases help keep my blog running and I thank you for the support!!

April 2017 My Monthly Hero kit
You Are Fabulous
Diamond Stencil
Dress Up Stamp and Cut
Paper-Layering Eiffel Tower
Paper-Layering Ballerina
Shopping Bag Fancy die
Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets
CH117 Clear Gemstones
AF345 Intense Black
EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator 54-04002
VC250 Versamark Watermark Ink Pad
WOW Embossing Glitter METALLIC SILVER SPARKLE REGULAR WS09R
Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200 Wagner
3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 0.25 Inch Adhesive Glue Gun
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Comments

  1. Isabel Z says

    April 4, 2017 at 7:32 am

    You always create the most amazing art!

    Reply
  2. Tess Vogts says

    April 4, 2017 at 7:40 am

    This kit is AH-MAZE-ING! I love vintage fashion, and i love to sew as well as stamp and this brings all of those loves together. Thank you so much for sharing and i cant wait to give it a go!

    Reply
  3. Jeanne Thompson says

    April 4, 2017 at 8:01 am

    Very classy!

    Reply
  4. Danielle Dietz says

    April 4, 2017 at 8:04 am

    Ooh la la indeed. So pretty!

    Reply
  5. Robin P says

    April 4, 2017 at 8:12 am

    Very beautiful card. Classic and simple. I love it!

    Reply
  6. Alma D says

    April 4, 2017 at 8:35 am

    Jessica, what a stunning card! Thanks to Hero Arts for the opportunity to win a kit.

    Reply
  7. Tanja Souter says

    April 4, 2017 at 8:43 am

    Sophisticated and beautiful card 🙂

    Reply
  8. paperpicnic says

    April 4, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Perfectly elegant and so gorgeous, Jess! Love this beauty!

    Reply
  9. raggiodiluce82 says

    April 4, 2017 at 8:54 am

    Oh my goodness!!! I’m in love for your glamorous and classy card!!! Audrey Hepburn is top!!

    Reply
  10. Lindi says

    April 4, 2017 at 9:05 am

    Less is more …. Beautiful card, I am a huge Audrey Hepburn fan and you have honoured her beautifully, also love the little pop of colour.

    Reply
  11. Stanlee Runner says

    April 4, 2017 at 9:33 am

    Love the simplicity of your cards. They are beautiful.

    Reply
  12. Kris in Alaska says

    April 4, 2017 at 10:29 am

    CAS and Audrey Hepburn seem to go hand in hand! Fabulous!

    Reply
  13. shannon fisher says

    April 4, 2017 at 10:44 am

    Very simple… yet classy!

    Reply
  14. Mary says

    April 4, 2017 at 10:44 am

    I love your card. These stamps are fantastic!

    Reply
  15. Julie Haedtke says

    April 4, 2017 at 10:46 am

    Class Act! This kit looks like a lot of fun!!

    Reply
  16. Toni L says

    April 4, 2017 at 10:59 am

    Just love that “iconic” image..your card is terrific!

    Reply
  17. Linda S. says

    April 4, 2017 at 11:43 am

    I really like your card. I may have to borrow your design for gift tags for my (almost) daughter-in-law’s bridal shower. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  18. Tara Prince says

    April 4, 2017 at 11:51 am

    LOVE this card!!!

    Reply
  19. Beth Holt says

    April 4, 2017 at 11:58 am

    Love this! So encouraging!

    Reply
  20. Linda says

    April 4, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    Audrey Hepburn, awesome!

    Reply
  21. Angie G. says

    April 4, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    Sweet and simple 🙂

    Reply
  22. Lee Cockrum says

    April 4, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    Great card, fabulous sentiment!

    Reply
  23. Trudie says

    April 4, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    So Audrey Hepburn or should I say Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Love it. Thanks for sharing,

    Reply
  24. Jackie P. says

    April 4, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    Simple but beautiful!! The silver sparkle sentiment finishes it off perfectly!!

    Reply
  25. Annette S says

    April 4, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    I LOVE IT!!

    Reply
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