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

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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:
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! 🙂
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:
 Thanks so much for visiting and enjoy the hop!

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Comments

  8. Barb in kazoo says

    This is the first kit I’ve ordered and I’m so excited. These look like so much fun. Glad I saw the preview and set an alarm in my calendar to place the order.

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  13. Liz Maitland says

    This is so pretty, Jessica! I love anything to do with the sea & this kit is right up my street! Would be amazing to win something – thank you for the opportunity & for all your inspiration.
    all the best,

    Liz M xx

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  16. francine says

    I’ve watched your blog and love all the cards you have made with this kit. It appear to be a winner to many, it is already sold out :).

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  25. Teri Smith says

    Your card is so pretty! This kit is amazing & I’d be over the moon to win it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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