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

4 Jun

Good afternoon!  It’s the first Monday of the month which means it’s release time for the June My Monthly Hero kit from Hero Arts!!  And this is, hands-down, my most favorite kit ever!!  The June 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!

Remember you can also subscribe to the kit so you’ll never miss one again!  Plus you can add other items to your order and take advantage of the free kit shipping!! 😉

The June kit contains:

  • 6″ x 8″ Clear Stamp Set
  • 12 Coordinating Frame Cuts4
  • Ink Cubes (Deep Ocean, Summer Sky, Soft Sky, Soft Granite)
  • Sand Embossing Powder 0.5 oz
  • Sea Foam Shimmer Spray 1 fl oz
  • Beach Enamel Stickers

The kit value is nearly $72, an amazing deal at $34.99!

And there are several optional add-on items this month including one MUST-HAVE gorgeous frame die!  Here’s a closer look at the add-ons:

Get Them All June Add-Ons
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Beach Frame Fancy Die
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Abstract Wave Bold Prints
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Seas the Day Seagulls
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Seas the Day Seagulls Frame Cuts
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Beach Bold Prints
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Wave Sea Confetti Die
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Seal of Approval
[ HA ]
Seal of Approval Frame Cuts
[ HA ]
You and Me By the Sea
[ HA ]
Beach Messages
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Beach Please Stamp & Cut
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Liquid Watercolor Dark Teal
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I shared two cards this weekend on the Hero Arts blog using kit items and add-on items and you can find more information on them here and here.

As you can see my first cards were pretty involved so I decided to go in a very CAS direction for today’s cards.  I loved the versatility of this kit and that you can easily go from hello greetings to sympathy cards.  I love kits that offer lots of options!

With Sympathy by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

I started by blending soft sky ink onto a piece of white cardstock.  Then I added a little summer sky ink blending to the top of the panel.  I trimmed it down and adhered it to a white card base.

With Sympathy by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

Next I stamped the solid cloud layer with white pigment ink.  Then I stamped the second layer over it with soft sky ink.  Finally I added the sea birds and the sentiment with soft granite ink.

With Sympathy by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

My second card just features some simple stamping!  I stamped the solid cloud layer onto white cardstock with soft sky ink and then stamped the second layer with summer sky.  Without reinking I immediately stamped the layer onto the highest cloud for second generation stamping.  I reinked the layer, stamped it once on scratch paper, and then stamped the cloud on the right.  I love how it looks like the lighter clouds are highlighted with hints of the darker ink!

With Sympathy by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

To finish the card I stamped the sea birds and sentiment again in soft granite ink.  Again a very CAS card but perfect for a sympathy card.

This kit is amazing and I’m guessing it will be a sell-out for sure!  Head over to Hero Arts and snag yours now!!

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!  Please your comments before 11:59PM EST on Sunday, June 10th!  Here’s a list of all the stops on the hop:

  • The Hero Arts Blog
  • Jennifer McGuire
  • Jenn Shurkus
  • Laurie Willison
  • Lydia Fiedler
  • Nichol Spohr
  • Wanda Guess
  • Amy Tsuruta
  • Clare Prezzia
  • Emily Midgett
  • Ilina Crouse
  • Janette Kausen
  • Jessica Frost-Ballas –> You are here!
  • Libby Hickson
  • Yana Smakula
  • 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!

My Monthly Hero Kit JUNE 2018
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Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad SOFT SKY AF244
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Hero Arts Hybrid Ink Pad SUMMER SKY…
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Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad SOFT GRANITE…
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Hero Arts Pigment Ink Pad UNICORN…
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Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH…
[ SSS ]
Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS…
[ SSS ]
Ranger MINI ROUND FOAM REFILLS IBT40972
[ SSS ]
MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool…
[ SSS ]
3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE…
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Tonic MAXI GUILLOTINE…
[ SSS ]

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Comments

  1. MelissaF says

    June 4, 2018 at 1:48 pm

    Beautiful cards, love the CAS style and that sand embossing powder, those clouds …. love this kit!

    Reply
  2. Elly Booij says

    June 4, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    Beautiful cards and such a lovely colors.

    Reply
  3. Kathryn E Shea says

    June 4, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    Hi Jessica,
    Your cards are so cute!

    Reply
  4. susie sonnier says

    June 4, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    What a great kit and beautiful cards.

    Reply
  5. Sam Burnett says

    June 4, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    I love all your cards with this kit, Jess, but would not have thought to use it for sympathy cards. The two you made are so beautiful though and so perfect! TFS!

    Reply
  6. jayell1 says

    June 4, 2018 at 3:18 pm

    All of these cards are beautiful. This is a great kit!

    Reply
  7. mary ann says

    June 4, 2018 at 3:21 pm

    the sympathy card was fantastic.

    Reply
  8. Sharon Gullikson says

    June 4, 2018 at 3:32 pm

    My two favorites are the Waving Hello, and first of the sympathy cards. AMAZING!

    Reply
  9. Margaret says

    June 4, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    Wonderful cards! And a wonderful kit! I live by the shore, and I’m always trying to make realistic looking waves on cards and layouts – these stamps are perfect!

    Reply
  10. jen f says

    June 4, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    Really pretty! I love the sky – so gorgeous with the softness of the birds flying

    Reply
  11. Jackie says

    June 4, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    Those are beautiful, this kit is wonderful. I need to get myself over to the beach soon.

    Reply
  12. Stacey says

    June 4, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    Beautiful cards, the sympathy ones are always ones you wish you didn’t need, but those are beautiful and serene.

    Reply
  13. Beth Holt says

    June 4, 2018 at 3:53 pm

    I love your cards, especially the sympathy ones. Those can be so difficult to make. Thanks for the great examples!

    Reply
  14. Cyndee says

    June 4, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    This is my favorite Hero Arts kit EVER! I have already placed an order for myself and my daughter. I can’t wait to get my hands on it and play with it. The kit contents seem so well thought out. Looking forward to trying out the sand embossing powder. I love all the sentiments too!

    Reply
  15. Kelsey Thomas says

    June 4, 2018 at 4:15 pm

    Beautiful cards! 🙂 I really like that sand embossing powder!

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  16. Nana Griffin says

    June 4, 2018 at 4:33 pm

    Great ideas bwith these stamps.

    Reply
  17. Janet says

    June 4, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    Love your cards, I would never have thought to use this kit for sympathy cards, but they are just perfect!

    Reply
  18. Sue Smith says

    June 4, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    Jess, I always look forward to seeing what you have created. And as always, I love all your cards. They are stunning. I too love the way you created the Sympathy card. TFS 🙂

    Reply
  19. Michelle Hendrix says

    June 4, 2018 at 4:58 pm

    Nice work! The sympathy card is beautiful! I love your artistic talent, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  20. isabel z says

    June 4, 2018 at 5:03 pm

    Your cards are amazing; you are so talented. This kit is right up my alley; I love summertime.

    Reply
  21. Judy says

    June 4, 2018 at 5:12 pm

    Beautiful cards–I especially love the sympathy cards so serene and lovely!

    Reply
  22. Jennifer Archambault says

    June 4, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    I really love your CAS cards! So beautiful and we need that simplicity! They bring an understated elegance. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us!!

    Reply
  23. Julie says

    June 4, 2018 at 5:48 pm

    I loved the cards you shared this weekend, so I made sure to check your blog today.

    Reply
  24. Richard says

    June 4, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    I would certainly never wish anybody dead, but if they were going to get those sympathy cards… I just don’t know. They are beautiful!

    Reply
  25. Barbara-Jean says

    June 4, 2018 at 6:44 pm

    Your cards are beautiful. so happy to see a sympathy card featured.

    Reply
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