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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
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Seal of Approval Frame Cuts
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You and Me By the Sea
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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. Valerija says

    June 7, 2018 at 5:12 am

    Gorgeous cards and super colours.

    Reply
  2. tsurutadesigns1 says

    June 7, 2018 at 7:43 am

    Such gorgeous projects Jess!

    Reply
  3. Susan Green says

    June 7, 2018 at 8:47 am

    Such beautiful cards.

    Reply
  4. Terrie D. says

    June 7, 2018 at 11:27 am

    Your cards are beautiful! I really love the simplicity of your sympathy card 🙂 This looks like an awesome kit!

    Reply
  5. Mary Holshouser says

    June 7, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    The sympathy card is fantastic.
    It is calming and gives the idea that the loved
    one is being taken to the heavens.
    Great cards.
    thanks for sharing.
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  6. Amy B says

    June 7, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    I LOVE this kit! Tried to buy it, but it’s gone.

    Reply
  7. Becs Attwood says

    June 8, 2018 at 6:22 am

    Wow – your cards really demonstrate the versatility of this kit, so beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  8. itstrulyanoriginal says

    June 8, 2018 at 8:37 am

    Another great release from Hero Arts. I love this kit..

    Reply
  9. Pam R says

    June 8, 2018 at 8:47 am

    Love the June Kit. Wish I didn’t miss out on ordering it. Love the cards you made with it.

    Reply
  10. M Strach says

    June 8, 2018 at 2:52 pm

    Wonderful cards!

    Reply
  11. Kelsey H says

    June 8, 2018 at 4:25 pm

    These look so amazing. This kit looks fantastic

    Reply
  12. Denise Bryant says

    June 9, 2018 at 12:04 am

    Beautiful cards! What an awesome kit! Love this beach themed kit!

    Reply
  13. Hilde Larsen aka. Tindaloo says

    June 9, 2018 at 1:13 am

    Amazing cards, and such beautiful sympathy layout ♥

    Reply
  14. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä says

    June 9, 2018 at 8:23 am

    Stunning cards!

    Reply
  15. polkadotorchard says

    June 9, 2018 at 10:56 am

    Absolutely wonderful and beautiful.

    Have a great day,
    Jessica

    Reply
  16. Sherrie Johnson says

    June 9, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    These cards are so lovely. Love this kit…oh…and that “sand” embossing powder? Amazing!

    Reply
  17. Kris Reeves says

    June 10, 2018 at 1:50 am

    Love the sympathy cards… simple and lovely!

    Reply
  18. Yaneth Mondragon says

    June 10, 2018 at 1:51 am

    My favorite are the blue clouds. They look so real.

    Reply
  19. Tanja S. says

    June 10, 2018 at 8:54 am

    Very lovely cards.

    Reply
  20. Rebecca Brewer says

    June 10, 2018 at 10:29 am

    Very nice sympathy cards, love how you kept it simple yet very elegant.

    Reply
  21. Anne says

    June 10, 2018 at 10:46 am

    Wow your cards are beautiful The sympathy cards are especially stunning, very thoughtful and just perfect.

    Reply
  22. Anne says

    June 10, 2018 at 10:47 am

    Wow your cards are beautiful The sympathy cards are especially stunning, very thoughtful and just perfect.

    Reply
  23. Samantha VanArnhem says

    June 10, 2018 at 4:19 pm

    So beautiful! Love this kit!

    Reply
  24. F. Andre says

    June 10, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    This kit is so lovely, so many wonderful elements to create fab cards such as yours. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
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