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

3 Dec

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

  • 6″ x 8″ Clear Stamp Set
  • 18 Coordinating Frame Cuts
  • 8 5.5″ x 8.5″ Sheets of Shimmer Cardstock (Misty Rose, Lime Gold, Breeze, History)
  • Moonshine Confetti Mix
  • Sakura Gelly Roll Stardust Clear Glitter Pen

The kit value is nearly $65, an amazing deal at $34.99!

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

Hero Arts Get Them All December Add-Ons
[ HA ]
Hero Arts Star Light Star Bright Bold…
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Blowing in the Wind Bold…
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Fairy Window Fancy Die
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Paper Layering Dandelion
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Dandelion Leaves Fancy Die
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Fairy Queen
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Dream Wish Do
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Lucky Star
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Lucky Star Frame Cuts
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Wish I Might
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Wish I Might Frame Cuts
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Wish I May Stamp & Cut
[ HA | SSS ]


I created and shared this whimsical card earlier this weekend using the kit and today I’m sharing a card using two of the amazing add-ons!

Shine Bright by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

I thought that Fairy Window Fancy die and Star Light Star Bright background stamp were just meant for each other!!  First I inked the background stamp with pale tomato, fresh peach, soft apricot, and butter bar ink and then used my MISTI to stamp it on a piece of white cardstock.  Then I pressed a versamark pad over the entire panel and heat-embossed it with sparkle embossing powder.

Shine Bright by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

Next I die-cut the Fairy Window Fancy die from white glitter cardstock.  I placed a piece of vellum over the back of the die cut and traced inside the wings of the fairy and butterfly.  Then I fussy cut the vellum and adhered it behind the wings of the die.  I applied a thick layer of spectrum noir clear sparkle over the vellum so that the wings would be super sparkly!  Then I adhered the die over the inked background.  Finally I stamped a sentiment from Lucky Star on white cardstock with versafine and heat-embossed it with clear embossing powder.  I trimmed it down to a thin label and adhered it to the card with foam mounting tape.  Pictures don’t do it justice but this card practically glows when it catches the light! Just the way a fairy should! 😉

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, December 9th at 11:59pm!  Here’s a list of all the stops on the hop:

  • The Hero Arts Blog
  • Caly Person
  • Emily Midgett
  • Ilina Crouse
  • Janette Kausen
  • Jessica Frost-Ballas –> You are here!
  • Michelle Short
  • Nichol Spohr
  • Yana Smakula
  • Kathy Racoosin
  • Debi Adams
  • Lydia Fiedler
  • Julee Tilman
  • Emily Loggan
  • Libby Hickson
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 December 2018 My Monthly…
[ HA ]
Hero Arts Star Light Star Bright Bold…
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Fairy Window Fancy Die
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Lucky Star
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad BUTTER BAR…
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts SHADOW Ink Pad SOFT APRICOT…
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad FRESH PEACH…
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad PALE TOMATO…
[ SSS ]
Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH…
[ SSS ]
Tonic SUGAR CRYSTAL 8.5 x 11 Glitter…
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts CLASSIC VELLUM LAYERING…
[ SSS ]
Crafter’s Companion CLEAR OVERLAY…
[ SSS ]
Inkadinkado EMBOSSING MAGIC Powder…
[ SSS ]
Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD…
[ SSS ]
Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER…
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts EMBOSS SPARKLE EMBOSSING…
[ SSS ]
Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun…
[ SSS ]
Ranger GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue…
[ SSS ]
Plus VELLUM ADHESIVE Double Sided…
[ 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

  1. Savannagh says

    December 3, 2018 at 7:03 pm

    So cool to see how different artists interpret the same kit! Your fairy card is gorgeous.

    Reply
  2. Rosemary D says

    December 3, 2018 at 7:05 pm

    gorgeous! love all the glitter!

    Reply
  3. Amy Lombardo says

    December 3, 2018 at 7:07 pm

    Beautiful card!!!! I love it!

    Reply
  4. maxine says

    December 3, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    Simple. Lovely.

    Reply
  5. Denise Lassiter says

    December 3, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  6. Kailash says

    December 3, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    A bright and beautiful card!

    Reply
  7. Pamella Albright says

    December 3, 2018 at 9:13 pm

    Such wonderful ideas, such a beautiful kit. You are sure helping me decide on some add ins!

    Reply
  8. Wendy Lambert says

    December 3, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    I am in love with this kit. The fairies and the little mouse are so sweet. Your card is just so gorgeous! I love the sparkly look!

    Reply
  9. regina6 says

    December 3, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    A super fun kit! The extras are super enticing too💞 Loving all the projects.❣️🥰

    Reply
  10. n56leiker says

    December 3, 2018 at 9:43 pm

    I don’t usually have a bright color palette but your fancy fairy framed card is so beautiful! Thank you for inspiring me!!

    Reply
  11. Bella says

    December 3, 2018 at 9:48 pm

    Very beautiful blended background. I have always wanted a fairy stamp set, I just finally bought an Angel set and now all that is left is the fairies. Thank you for sharing, I can always use inspiration from you, because you are sooo creative

    Reply
  12. Bella says

    December 3, 2018 at 9:59 pm

    Thank you for sharing and your creativity. I love your blended background. I would love to have these adorable fairies as I don’t have one fairy stamp and Hero Arts kits are sooo beautiful as always… and they still offer red rubber stamps and are a green company. Thank you again!

    Reply
  13. pinkheelscreative says

    December 3, 2018 at 10:00 pm

    Your color blending is so gorgeous and the addition of the sparkle embossing powder took it to another level. I love this card!

    Reply
  14. Debbie Rumpza says

    December 3, 2018 at 10:17 pm

    Gorgeous! Love your beautiful backdrops for the die cuts. Such pretty silhouettes!

    Reply
  15. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    December 3, 2018 at 11:37 pm

    Love it! Love the sparkle as well as colors!

    Reply
  16. laurie2cats says

    December 4, 2018 at 12:01 am

    Gorgeous card – the colors and sparkles are perfect for this collection

    Reply
  17. Carla Hundley says

    December 4, 2018 at 12:14 am

    I love the Fairy window
    fancy die, just gorgeous.
    Lovely card.
    Carla from Utah

    Reply
  18. Kati Caprara says

    December 4, 2018 at 1:26 am

    Such a beautiful, bright take on the fairy window background die!! Great job!! Love this kit!! Love fairies and mice and dandelions!!

    Reply
  19. Anita Hansdatter says

    December 4, 2018 at 4:31 am

    So many beautiful cards, and this kit is fantastic, i love the teams with elves and
    fairies

    Reply
  20. raggiodiluce82 says

    December 4, 2018 at 5:01 am

    Wow! I’m totally in love for your stunning colouring! This card is really magical!!!

    Reply
  21. Monia Lisa says

    December 4, 2018 at 5:44 am

    Beautiful card! Amazing background :))

    Reply
  22. Lisa A creations says

    December 4, 2018 at 7:37 am

    Love the sparkle on your card! Very magical!

    Reply
  23. Crimson Owl Creations says

    December 4, 2018 at 7:41 am

    This magical faerie is really sweet! Love that glittery background!

    Reply
  24. Kelsey Thomas says

    December 4, 2018 at 8:01 am

    This is beautiful! 🙂 I love the sparkle and shine!

    Reply
  25. Dj Doss says

    December 4, 2018 at 8:04 am

    What a beautiful card! I love your background. TFS!

    Reply
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