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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…
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Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS…
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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. joyce lee says

    June 4, 2018 at 11:30 pm

    great ideas.. would love to win this

    Reply
  2. Karen @ MisplacedMojo.com says

    June 4, 2018 at 11:55 pm

    Beautiful and CAS sympathy cards! Love that they aren’t flashy or too arts & craftsy, if you know what I mean. Sympathy cards are not the time to look like you were just playing with your craft supplies. These are perfect!

    Reply
  3. kathleen dumpert says

    June 5, 2018 at 12:13 am

    I really liked your sympathy card you created using the new hero arts kit.

    Reply
  4. Debbie Walker says

    June 5, 2018 at 12:31 am

    Oh my, your sky is beautiful.

    Reply
  5. Dana M says

    June 5, 2018 at 1:10 am

    Beautiful cards Jessica! I love the simple and clean designs of the sympathy cards. Perfectly fabulous and understated.

    Reply
  6. Helen says

    June 5, 2018 at 1:14 am

    I love how you did the clouds, Jess. So simple and yet so powerful for sympathy cards xxx

    Reply
  7. Carla Hundley says

    June 5, 2018 at 1:35 am

    Such beautiful and
    charming cards!
    Carla from Utah

    Reply
  8. Dawn James says

    June 5, 2018 at 2:05 am

    Your sympathy card is breath taking and in its look of simplicity!

    Reply
  9. Jenny K says

    June 5, 2018 at 3:24 am

    Really beautiful cards. Love them!

    Reply
  10. hollyshandmadecards says

    June 5, 2018 at 3:41 am

    Beautiful cards!! Love all the color combinations!

    Reply
  11. Deb M says

    June 5, 2018 at 4:02 am

    Simple, but beautiful cards. Thank you for the inspiration! Love the variety of sayings in the kit

    Reply
  12. Tracey Magner says

    June 5, 2018 at 4:34 am

    Hi Jessica, AWESOME cards, just beautiful, I love the first one that sand looks so real it’s amazing and the water is so real you could jump right in, it is just STUNNING, wow. Thanks for an amazing post.

    Reply
  13. Katya says

    June 5, 2018 at 5:11 am

    LOVE your cards, thanks for sharing. The sympathy card is perfection.

    Reply
  14. raggiodiluce82 says

    June 5, 2018 at 6:34 am

    What amazing kit and new products!
    I’m totally in love for your breathless cards!!! Colors and details are simply amazing!!!

    Reply
  15. rhowell2 says

    June 5, 2018 at 7:23 am

    Great cards

    Reply
  16. Shanna says

    June 5, 2018 at 7:41 am

    I love all of the new Ideas! Everything is so beautiful!

    Reply
  17. Wendy Lambert says

    June 5, 2018 at 8:06 am

    Once again, your cards are beautiful. Even the simple ones have so much impact! Thank you for the inspiration.

    Reply
  18. Jessica S says

    June 5, 2018 at 8:17 am

    Beautiful cards! Love this card kit! Thank you for the opportunity to win this giveaway!

    Reply
  19. Patt H. says

    June 5, 2018 at 8:29 am

    Jess, these cards are so beautiful! Love the soft colors & clean simplicity. Perfect sympathy cards!

    Reply
  20. Crimson Owl Creations says

    June 5, 2018 at 8:37 am

    These are beautiful cards! The sympathy card is extra special too–sometimes it’s hard to find beautiful ways to create a sympathy card, and yours looks so caring and thoughtful too. Beautiful work!

    Reply
  21. Teri W says

    June 5, 2018 at 8:51 am

    Creative posting as always Jess!

    Reply
  22. Ann says

    June 5, 2018 at 8:52 am

    Beautiful cards!

    Reply
  23. Charlotte Deerborn says

    June 5, 2018 at 8:54 am

    Never would have thought to make a sympathy card with this kit, very meaningful.

    Reply
  24. Debbie Rumpza says

    June 5, 2018 at 9:00 am

    Great cards! I love the layered cloud stamps.

    Reply
  25. Heather L DePasquale says

    June 5, 2018 at 9:06 am

    Love this new kit…thanks for sharing your creative and beautiful cards! Thanks HA!

    Reply
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