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

5 Nov

Good afternoon!  It’s the first Monday of the month which means it’s release time for the November My Monthly Hero kit from Hero Arts!!  The November 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 kit contains:

  • 4″ x 6″ Clear Stamp Set
  • 4.25″ x 5.5″ Ornament Flap Fancy Die
  • 4.25″ x 5.5″ Ornament Background Cling Stamp
  • Green-gold Embossing Powder 0.5 oz.
  • Gold Embossing Powder 0.5 oz.

The kit value is nearly $60, an amazing deal at $34.99!

And there are several fabulous holiday add-on sets that you can see below:

Hero Arts Get Them All November Add-Ons
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Hero Arts Cling Stamp PRESENTS…
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Hero Arts Fancy Die PEEK A BOO DOORS…
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Hero Arts Clear Stamps WINTER WREATH…
[ SSS | HA ]
Hero Arts Frame Cuts Dies WINTER…
[ SSS | HA ]
Hero Arts Clear Stamps WARM ANIMALS…
[ SSS | HA ]
Hero Arts Frame Cuts Dies WARM…
[ SSS | HA ]
Hero Arts Clear Stamps IN FOR THE…
[ SSS | HA ]
Hero Arts Frame Cuts Dies IN FOR THE…
[ SSS | HA ]
Hero Arts DIY ORNAMENT KIT SK102 at…
[ SSS | HA ]
Hero Arts SNOW AND FROTH Technique…
[ SSS | HA ]

I created and shared this elegant black and gold holiday card earlier this weekend and today I’m sharing a more traditional Christmas card!

'Tis the Season by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

To start I stamped the pretty Presents Background cling stamp onto white cardstock with versamark and heat-embossed it with clear embossing powder.  I stamped the gift box from In for the Holidays onto white cardstock, colored it with copics, and then die-cut it with the coordinating die.  I also stamped the sentiment from In for the Holidays onto black cardstock with versamark and heat-embossed it with white embossing powder.

'Tis the Season by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

I figured out where I wanted to place the gift box and blended a little strawberry ink over the embossed background.  Then I added the gift box and sentiment banner with foam mounting tape.   Finally, I added a layer of clear lacquer over the ribbon and a few sequins from the Poinsettia mix to finish the card!

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, November 11th at 11:59pm!  Here’s a list of all the stops on the hop:

Thanks so much for visiting and enjoy the hop!
  • The Hero Arts Blog
  • Amy Kolling
  • Debi Adams
  • Emily Midgett
  • Ilina Crouse
  • Janette Kausen
  • Jessica Frost-Ballas –> You are here!
  • Julee Tilman
  • Laurie Willison
  • Lydia Fiedler
  • Michelle Short
  • Nichol Spohr
  • Yana Smakula
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 November 2018 My Monthly…
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Hero Arts Get Them All November Add-Ons
[ HA ]
Hero Arts Cling Stamp PRESENTS…
[ SSS | HA ]
Hero Arts Clear Stamps IN FOR THE…
[ SSS | HA ]
Hero Arts Frame Cuts Dies IN FOR THE…
[ SSS | HA ]
Hero Arts Hybrid Ink Pad STRAWBERRY…
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Picket Fence Studios LIFE CHANGING…
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Picket Fence Studios LIFE CHANGING…
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Hero Arts POINSETTIA Sequin Mix CH309
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#…
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Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH…
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Strathmore BRISTOL SMOOTH 9 x 12…
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Inkadinkado EMBOSSING MAGIC Powder…
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Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD…
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Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink…
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Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER…
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Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER…
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Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun…
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Copic Markers
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Crafter’s Companion CLEAR OVERLAY…
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Hero Arts CRYSTAL CLEAR LACQUER PEN…
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3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE…
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3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE…
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MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping…
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MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool…
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Tonic MAXI GUILLOTINE…
[ SSS ]
Crafter’s Companion GEMINI JUNIOR…
[ SSS ]

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Comments

  1. Lee says

    November 5, 2018 at 6:37 pm

    Very soft and pretty, lovely ribbon.

    Reply
  2. Tracy says

    November 5, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    I love the simplicity of this design, but it has a big punch! Great basic design that can be used with so many different stamps and ocassions…

    Reply
  3. Mary Smith says

    November 5, 2018 at 8:01 pm

    Great card! I love the little bit of color!

    Reply
  4. Dawn Jones says

    November 5, 2018 at 8:33 pm

    What a pretty “surprise” card. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Marty Harris says

    November 5, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    Such a lovely, uncomplicated card! I love how you’ve used just a bit of the background stamp.

    Reply
  6. Margie says

    November 5, 2018 at 10:26 pm

    I love how simple and pretty your card is!

    Reply
  7. Laurie VanDerLinden says

    November 5, 2018 at 11:04 pm

    Such a cute card – love this kit!

    Reply
  8. Danielle Gibson says

    November 5, 2018 at 11:42 pm

    Nice choice to make a focal point. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us!

    Reply
  9. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    November 6, 2018 at 12:01 am

    Very cute and fun card!!!

    Reply
  10. Amy Peyton says

    November 6, 2018 at 12:08 am

    Such a cute card! I love how you just brought out the subtle white embossing on the background.

    Reply
  11. Ashley Shaffer says

    November 6, 2018 at 3:28 am

    what a great job you did with the background stamp using it so subtly but bringing out the design with the focal image being a gift also. i just love it!

    Reply
  12. raggiodiluce82 says

    November 6, 2018 at 6:33 am

    What adorable card!!!

    Reply
  13. Stacey f says

    November 6, 2018 at 7:26 am

    I enjoyed this card Jessica. It’s not too busy and I love the bright white card with the flash of red! Great work as always Jessica!❤️

    Reply
  14. jackie nelson says

    November 6, 2018 at 8:05 am

    So beautiful. Very creative.

    Reply
  15. suetomcrafts says

    November 6, 2018 at 8:29 am

    One of my Favorites! TFS

    Reply
  16. hsmom24kids says

    November 6, 2018 at 9:01 am

    I love your technique here! Just blending a bit over the white embossing is just so lovely!

    Reply
  17. Cynthia Cole says

    November 6, 2018 at 9:27 am

    Simply lovely card!

    Reply
  18. Denise Bryant says

    November 6, 2018 at 9:58 am

    What a fabulous kit! Pretty card!

    Reply
  19. Joy Meadows says

    November 6, 2018 at 10:22 am

    A very pretty card, Jessica! Love the tiny touch of color you did over the background.

    Reply
  20. Nana Griffin says

    November 6, 2018 at 10:51 am

    Love how you did this card. It is sweet and simple.

    Reply
  21. Teri S. says

    November 6, 2018 at 11:28 am

    Love the CAS design of this very pretty card. Thanks Jess!

    Reply
  22. mjmarmo says

    November 6, 2018 at 11:34 am

    A delightful card!

    Reply
  23. Tara Prince says

    November 6, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    Very nice!

    Reply
  24. Haejin says

    November 6, 2018 at 2:07 pm

    I love that spotlight ink blending over the embossed background! So striking~

    Reply
  25. Louanne Collins says

    November 6, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    The more inspiration I see from the designers, the more I want this kit! Great ideas from you all!

    Reply
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