• Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

all the sparkle

jessica frost-ballas

  • home
  • about me
    • about
    • creative resume
    • disclosure
    • house tour
  • Disclosure
  • craftroom
  • video tutorials
  • patreon
  • contact

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

1 May

Lots happening on the blog today!  For the Lil’ Inker Designs Mini Release and giveaway please click here!  For the Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #4 Black/White & Bright please scroll down or click here! 

Good afternoon!  Today is the release day for the Hero Arts May My Monthly Hero kit and it’s a must-have!!  You should have arrived from Wanda but if not, you can head to the Hero Arts Blog to start at the beginning!  The May 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:

  • 1 4” x 6” clear stamp set
  • 18 coordinating dies (5 Fancy Dies & 13 Frame Cuts)
  • 1 6” x 6” stencil
  • More than 2.5 teaspoons cyrene sequins
  • 3 ink cubes (Deep Blue, Aqua, Amethyst)
  • 5 5” x 6” acetate sheets
  • 1 bottle of turquoise silk liquid ink (iridescent)
  • 3 sheets of 6” x 6” lightweight paper (Ice blue, Marble Tissue and Swirl Tissue)

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

And there are several optional add-on items:
  • K6299 Mermaid
  • DI393 Mermaid Frame Cuts
  • DI385 Reef Border and Frame Fancy Dies
  • DI381 Shell Confetti Fancy Die
  • DI374 Paper Layering Merman with Frame
  • DI373 Paper Layering Mermaid with Frame
  • DC207 Manatee Stamp & Cut
  • CM174 Mer-mazing Messages
Here’s what I created:
You Are Wonderful by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts
I used lots of kit items and one of the add-on dies for my shaker card.  I started by laying the kit stencil over the ice blue paper that’s included in the kit and applied pure platinum embellishment mousse over the stencil in a thin layer.  Then I removed the stencil (washed it quickly) and let the mousse dry completely.  While that was drying I die-cut the Reef Border from white cardstock and then stamped the sentiment from the kit onto the panel with pool ink.  Then I adhered one of the acetate sheets behind the panel and built up a shaker frame with a double layer of foam mounting tape.  I filled the shaker with sequins and then sealed it with the stenciled background.  Finally I adhered it to a card base and gave it a good shake to make sure everything was sealed tightly!
You Are Wonderful by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts
I think this might just be my most favorite kit yet.  The reef border…those gorgeous mermaids…the sentiments and papers!  LOVE!!  Here’s a look at the other cards I created with this kit!  I love the variety of styles and looks you can achieve! 🙂
An Ocean Full of Thanks by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts
Sending Mermaid Kisses by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts
An Ocean Full of Thanks 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
  • Jessica Frost-Ballas —> You are here!
  • May Park
  • Heather Ruwe
  • Yana Smakula
  • Amy Tsuruta
  • Lydia Fiedler
  • Libby Hickson
  • Michelle Short
  • Ilina Crouse
  • Clare Prezzia
 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!!

Hero Arts May 2017 My Monthly Hero kit
Mermaid Wood Mounted Stamp
Mermaid Frame Cut
Reef Border and Frame Cuts
Shell Confetti Fancy Die
Paper Layering Merman
Paper Layering Mermaid
Manatee Stamp and Cut
Mer-mazing Messages
PS610 Snow Layering Papers (10)
AF212 Pool Mid-tone Shadow Ink
Hero Arts Ombre Sequins OCEAN CH300
Hero Arts Ombre Sequins BLUE CH302
Tonic PURE PLATINUM Nuvo Embellishment Mousse 803N
3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent 4016
3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 0.25 Inch Adhesive Glue Gun
InLinkz.com


Share This:
Share on pinterest
Pinterest
Share on facebook
Facebook
Share on twitter
Twitter
Share on email
Email

You May Also Enjoy:

  • Hero Arts Winter 2016 Release Blog Hop
  • Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Countdown
    Sending Love by Jessica Frost-Ballas
  • Hero Arts November My Monthly Hero Blog Hop

Comments:
225 Comments
Categories:
bloghop, card-making, crafting, design team, hero arts
Tags:
hero arts, mmh, shaker card

« Lawn Fawnatics: Challenge 4 – Black/White & Bright
Studio Katia 1st Birthday Celebration Blog Hop! (+GIVEAWAYS!) »

Comments

  1. Kimberly Cervantes says

    May 1, 2017 at 1:12 pm

    Look how pretty the purple and blues come together with the added sequence… Adore

    Reply
  2. make.create.repeat says

    May 1, 2017 at 1:16 pm

    Beautiful card! 😍 Thanks for the giveaways and inspiration! 😘❤️

    Reply
  3. Tami Babcock says

    May 1, 2017 at 1:16 pm

    Wow – the cards being made with this kit just amaze me! This one is fabulous! I had to just stare at it a minute before I read how you created it. Beautiful!

    Reply
  4. Golda says

    May 1, 2017 at 1:22 pm

    This is gorgeous with your scattered sequins!

    Reply
  5. Janie T says

    May 1, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    Beautiful.

    Reply
  6. kartelene531 says

    May 1, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    Very original design love it thank you for sharing

    Reply
  7. Renee Thompson says

    May 1, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    Oooh what a lovely, gentle card!

    Reply
  8. mjmarmo says

    May 1, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    Such a lovely card.

    Reply
  9. Kari says

    May 1, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    looks just like a beautiful sea! Such pretty colors you used. Love your other cards also.

    Reply
  10. Patt H. says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:03 pm

    Truly beautiful! I love the gorgeous colors on this one. A great kit!

    Reply
  11. joy meadows says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:07 pm

    How pretty and serene this card is! Love the new kit.

    Reply
  12. Haejin Chung says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    Loving that reef border die! Beautiful card~~

    Reply
  13. Mary Hodges says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    Isn’t that a yummy die??? Love what you did with it.

    Reply
  14. Michelle D says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    Love the kit! My girls are really into mermaids, so I purchased just now!

    Reply
  15. craftychark says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:29 pm

    wow, wow, wow! that’s about I can say!

    Reply
  16. Rexenne Reeves says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:29 pm

    It’s like a whirlpool of awesomeness!

    Reply
  17. Stefanie White says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    Great card! I always love what you create. Wondering if you would consider doing a video for this card, I’d like to see some techniques!

    Reply
  18. Z Sullivan says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    Jessica, the fun you have had with this month’s release is inspiring. Your cards are evidence of how much you love it, and what’s not to love. I have a strong feeling it will be my favorite too; I love playing with blues, and the possibilities are endless with this gorgeous kit. Keep the inspiration coming!

    Reply
  19. Linda S. says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    That is so pretty and I love the sparkle.

    Reply
  20. Dayle S says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    Beautiful cards, especially the embossing powder over black card! Wow, what a striking card!

    Reply
  21. barbara lassiter says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    This is a beautiful card. I love all the cards you created using it! It’s a great kit! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Sue LD says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    Beautiful colors and I like the addition of the sequins.

    Reply
  23. Margaret says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    Oh my, that is beautiful! I especially like the Reef border frame.

    Reply
  24. Debbie Sherman says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    Gorgeous cards, so different from the others.

    Reply
    • Nana Griffin says

      May 2, 2017 at 3:14 pm

      The blue is so pretty.

      Reply
  25. Anita Falcone says

    May 3, 2017 at 2:29 am

    This is a pretty card. It reminds me of all the wonderful picture you see in magazines or the planet and its ocean. Thznks

    Reply
  26. Golda says

    May 3, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    The water background you created is amazing. Love the beautiful color of the paper and the platinum mousse is great with it.

    Reply
Newer Comments »

Trackbacks

  1. May My Monthly Hero is Here! + a Giveaway! | Hero Arts says:
    May 1, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    […] Hero Arts Blog Jennifer McGuire Wanda Guess Jessica Frost-Ballas May Park Heather Ruwe Yana Smakula Amy Tsuruta Lydia Fiedler Libby Hickson Michelle Short Ilina […]

    Reply

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! I read and appreciate all of your thoughts! :) Please know comments are moderated so it may take a few minutes for it to show up!Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Jessica About Me Photo
Hi, I'm Jess! Thanks for visiting my blog where I share my adventures in cardmaking and papercrafting! I hope I can inspire you to craft with a little extra sparkle!

Subscribe Via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email!

Join 3,248 other subscribers

Crafty Sales (updated regularly)

Favorite Crafty Shops

Previous Posts

Instagram

This error message is only visible to WordPress admins

Error: No connected account.

Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to connect an account.

Disclosure

I design for several companies because I truly love their products! Anything I recommend on my blog is something that I genuinely love and regularly use. I do not get paid for product reviews and I will never recommend a product that I do not like or would not use.

I am affiliated with several of my favorite crafty companies which means I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you!!) when you click on one of my links and make a purchase through the store.

You can find my full disclosure as well as a list of the companies I am affiliated with HERE. Thank you so much for supporting me!

Most Popular Posts

Zig Clean Color Real Brush Swatch Card Download and a revelation!
My Favorite Cards of 2016 (+GIVEAWAY!)
Nuvo Drop Swatch Chart (+printable!)
VIDEO: Distress Oxide Ink Blending Combos with Kitsch Flamingo
(VIDEO) Alcohol Ink Background in Real Time + Celebrating 10K Subscribers Video Hop WINNERS!
Cookbook Obsession
Seasons Givings Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAY!)
VIDEO: Distress Oxide Ink Blending Combinations and Swatch Book
Stamp Study #1: Altenew Painted Butterflies
Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #27: 3D Cards

Copyright

Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License.

Copyright © 2025 · Bloom theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2023 · All The Sparkle