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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
[ HA ]
Hero Arts Cling Stamp PRESENTS…
[ SSS | HA ]
Hero Arts Fancy Die PEEK A BOO DOORS…
[ SSS | HA ]
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…
[ HA ]
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…
[ SSS ]
Picket Fence Studios LIFE CHANGING…
[ SSS ]
Picket Fence Studios LIFE CHANGING…
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts POINSETTIA Sequin Mix CH309
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#…
[ SSS ]
Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH…
[ SSS ]
Strathmore BRISTOL SMOOTH 9 x 12…
[ SSS ]
Inkadinkado EMBOSSING MAGIC Powder…
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Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD…
[ SSS ]
Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER…
[ SSS ]
Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun…
[ SSS ]
Copic Markers
[ SSS ]
Crafter’s Companion CLEAR OVERLAY…
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts CRYSTAL CLEAR LACQUER PEN…
[ SSS ]
3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE…
[ SSS ]
3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE…
[ SSS ]
MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping…
[ SSS ]
MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool…
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Tonic MAXI GUILLOTINE…
[ SSS ]
Crafter’s Companion GEMINI JUNIOR…
[ SSS ]

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Comments:
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Comments

  1. Julieann says

    November 6, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    Awesome idea love it.

    Reply
  2. Pamella Albright says

    November 6, 2018 at 3:34 pm

    Subtle and beautiful! I am so excited to get my kit and create!

    Reply
  3. Barbara Smith says

    November 6, 2018 at 3:40 pm

    Super pretty card! I really love the background blending!

    Reply
  4. Sheri Kempke says

    November 6, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    Thanks for sharing your card, love the little touch of strawberry ink on the background, just “makes” it!

    Reply
  5. Sherry Butcher says

    November 6, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    great card, this kit is fun and I love the way you used it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  6. Jeanne Beam says

    November 6, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    Pretty card! Love how clean and simple.
    Thanks for sharing…

    Reply
  7. Karthikha Uday says

    November 6, 2018 at 8:37 pm

    Wow! Fantastic CAS card! Love it! <3

    Reply
  8. S R Kempff says

    November 6, 2018 at 9:53 pm

    Love this card design, so simple, clean and yet impressive. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  9. Jenn says

    November 6, 2018 at 11:50 pm

    Such a pretty card. TFS!

    Reply
  10. Cynthia Lynch says

    November 7, 2018 at 6:58 am

    What a great idea!

    Reply
  11. Anette Wennström says

    November 7, 2018 at 7:28 am

    Lovely cards! You are so talented🌷! Love following you on Instagram 😀
    Hugs 💕 from Sweden 🇸🇪

    Reply
  12. Bonnie Eng says

    November 7, 2018 at 8:04 am

    Very clean and elegant – a very different take on such small and busy patterns – very inspirational!

    Reply
  13. Hilde Larsen aka. Tindaloo says

    November 7, 2018 at 8:14 am

    Love the kit! Wonderful creations all thru the hop, and your gorgeous christmas card ♥

    Reply
  14. Janet says

    November 7, 2018 at 9:04 am

    Love this kit! The advent idea is so unique. Thanks for showing your ideas.

    Reply
  15. Steffany says

    November 7, 2018 at 9:46 am

    I love the subtle background. Great job.

    Reply
  16. memalagene says

    November 7, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    Awesome Kit, Awesome project! I especially love the idea of partial stamping to get a totally new look for the big background stamp!

    Reply
  17. MandaLJ says

    November 7, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    Lovely card! I really like how you highlighted a part of the background!

    Reply
  18. Marisela Delgado says

    November 7, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    Cute card!

    Reply
  19. Athena says

    November 8, 2018 at 4:00 am

    It’s great to see another creative possibility using the kit. Love the simplicity of your card!

    Reply
  20. Annette Gordon says

    November 8, 2018 at 9:46 am

    I just love the pop of colour for the background, and with the presents for the pattern.

    Reply
  21. Mary Holshouser says

    November 8, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    Slimple card but so pretty. You don’t need
    a lot of fluff to have a great card. thanks
    for sharing. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  22. Terrie D. says

    November 8, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    This is such a pretty card! I love how you stamped the Presents Background and heat embossed it in clear and only highlight a portion of it with ink. 🙂

    Reply
  23. Delphine Montano says

    November 8, 2018 at 4:07 pm

    Nice and simple God Bless you and your family

    Reply
  24. Karen L K says

    November 8, 2018 at 5:43 pm

    Very nice design! I like that little bit of color in the corner under the present!

    Reply
  25. Marisela Delgado says

    November 8, 2018 at 6:28 pm

    Cute card

    Reply
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