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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. Lisa A creations says

    April 4, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    I love that classic Audrey Hepburn look. Cute card!

    Reply
  2. Sharon Tate says

    April 4, 2017 at 1:22 pm

    I love the simple elegance of the card, just like Audrey Hepburn.

    Reply
  3. Sharon Tate says

    April 4, 2017 at 1:27 pm

    I love the simple elegance of your card, just like Audrey Hepburn herself.

    Reply
  4. Golda says

    April 4, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    I love how you only used part of the image and made a gorgeous card with that fun, sparkly sentiment. Love the idea.

    Reply
  5. Michelle Hackett says

    April 4, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    Such a beautifully elegant card.

    Reply
  6. Susi says

    April 4, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    Such a classy card!

    Reply
  7. Katie Bolinger says

    April 4, 2017 at 2:41 pm

    I absolutely loved your card. It’s simple and elegant just like Audrey Hepburn. This is the add on stamp set I want most from this kit. Thanks for the chance to win it.

    Reply
  8. Tracy Welham says

    April 4, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    So classy! Creative Blessings, Tracy x

    Reply
  9. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    April 4, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    Very lovely release and you did a brilliant job here!

    Reply
  10. Monica says

    April 4, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    Love the Audrey Hepburn look! What a simply elegant card! Thanks for sharing your talent!

    Reply
  11. Barbara-Jean says

    April 4, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    Like the “open endedness ” of this card, and really like your blog image, “what if you fly?”

    Reply
  12. Cynthia Cole says

    April 4, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    Sweet card!

    Reply
  13. Naama E says

    April 4, 2017 at 5:17 pm

    Such a stylish kit and your card is just fabulous 🙂
    Thanks for the inspiration! xx

    Reply
  14. Christine Strong says

    April 4, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    I love this simple elegant card.

    Reply
  15. rhowell2 says

    April 4, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    Great card and it really made me think of her as well, the hair is perfect

    Reply
  16. Laura says

    April 4, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    So classy! Love I!!

    Reply
  17. Judyt says

    April 4, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    Love Audrey and her sparkly tiara.

    Reply
  18. Carol Ann says

    April 4, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    Your card matches Audrey perfectly…simply elegant!

    Reply
  19. Susan R K says

    April 4, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    Classic! Love your design & sentiment. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  20. momrc says

    April 5, 2017 at 1:42 am

    Fabulous card and a great example of the new products in the kit.

    Reply
  21. Denise Bryant says

    April 5, 2017 at 1:51 am

    Love your pretty card! Very classy!

    Reply
  22. Sandy Small says

    April 5, 2017 at 2:37 am

    Fabulous, those eyes do speak well!

    Reply
  23. macy says

    April 5, 2017 at 3:49 am

    Love how everything matches and conveys the idea of Audrey. Very simple but classy.

    Reply
  24. samanthacoleman16 says

    April 5, 2017 at 8:27 am

    Definitely reminds me of Audrey Hepburn!!! Great card.

    Reply
  25. Gin K. says

    April 5, 2017 at 8:39 am

    What an elegant CAS card. What a neat monthly kit!

    ~Gin K.~

    Reply
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