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Hero Arts December My Monthly Hero Release Hop (+GIVEAWAYS!)

6 Dec

Good afternoon!  Today is release day for the December My Monthly Hero kit from Hero Arts and I’m sharing two projects using the kit and add-ons!  This charming kit is now available for purchase at Hero Arts; but remember, once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good so make sure to head over and shop soon!  And don’t forget that you can subscribe to the kits so that you never have to worry about missing one!

The December kit contains:

  • 4″ x 6″ Clear Stamp Set
  • 11 Coordinating Frame Cuts
  • Fancy Cover Plate Die (4.25″ x 5.5″)
  • City Cling Stamp (6″ x 6″)
  • 4 Sheets of Black Cardstock (5.5″ x 8.5″)
  • 3 Reactive Ink Cubes (Berry Smoothie, Fruit Punch, Lemon Drop)
  • 10 Clothespins

I decided to use a rainbow of reactive inks two ways to show their versatility!  My first project uses them with simple ink-blending!

First I stamped the cling stamp from the kit onto a panel of white cardstock with versafine and heat-embossed it with clear embossing powder.  Then I blended taffy, fruit punch, creamsicle, lemon drop, key lime fizz, pool party, splash, and thistle onto the panel.

I added a panel of vellum to soften the design and then die-cut the kit coverplate die from black cardstock.  I adhered that to the vellum and then added a sentiment.  Finally I added yellow enamel dots to create the string lights to add a little pop of color and dimension to my card!

For my second card I stamped the Geometric City bold prints onto a panel of watercolor paper with embossing ink and heat-embossed it with clear embossing powder.  Then I smooshed the same reactive inks onto a craft mat, spritzed them with water and shimmer spray, and dipped my panel into the inks.  I repeated the smooshing a few times until I got a softly blended rainbow and then set it aside to dry completely.

While it was drying I stamped a sentiment from the City Park Heroscape set with embossing ink and heat-embossed it on black cardstock with white embossing powder.  I trimmed it to a thin label and adhered it to the smooshed panel with foam tape and a tangle of black thread.  I finished the card with a few enamel dots!

And that’s it for me! Head over and pick up your December My Monthly Hero kit and add-ons today before the kit sells out!  And, as always, thank you so much for shopping via my links!  I greatly appreciate your continued support!

To celebrate the kit release Hero Arts is giving away a $50 gift card 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!  Please comment before 11:59PM EST on Sunday, December 12th!  You should have arrived from Ilina and Lydia is your next stop!

Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more Hero Arts inspiration!  Thanks so much for visiting and enjoy the hop!!

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Comments

  1. Dee Earnshaw says

    December 6, 2021 at 1:19 pm

    gorgeous cards – LOVE the background glow on the first card

    Reply
  2. Sharon Gullikson says

    December 6, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    What a good idea for the background—I really like the first one.

    Reply
  3. Lieve S says

    December 6, 2021 at 1:53 pm

    Two great cards !
    I love the detail of the yellow enamel dots on the first card !

    Reply
  4. Aisha Roberts says

    December 6, 2021 at 2:17 pm

    I’m in love with the geometric city background stamp. I can’t wait to get my hands it. Love your cards so much

    Reply
  5. Meghan Kennihan says

    December 6, 2021 at 2:30 pm

    Gorgeous backgrounds! What a fun kit!

    Reply
  6. spilor says

    December 6, 2021 at 2:55 pm

    Love your cards, Jessica… I saw another by you w/ the kitties prominently featured. You’re super-talented. TFS – Love those enamel dots to look like bright yellow lights.
    Lori S in PA

    Reply
  7. Myla A says

    December 6, 2021 at 3:03 pm

    Love that first card, lovely ink blending and such detail especially the yellow lights! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  8. Denise Bryant says

    December 6, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    Love the scene and colors! Beautiful cards!

    Reply
  9. Jeanne Beam says

    December 6, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    Gorgeous cards! Love your colorful backgrounds…
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  10. Barbara Moore says

    December 6, 2021 at 7:11 pm

    Beautiful cards. Love the little yellow dots on light string.

    Reply
  11. Marisela Delgado says

    December 6, 2021 at 9:32 pm

    Fabulous colors!

    Reply
  12. Carol Wortman says

    December 6, 2021 at 11:07 pm

    I never get tired of your beautiful blending.

    Reply
  13. dorothyayotte says

    December 6, 2021 at 11:11 pm

    Creative cards with this fun new set! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  14. er says

    December 7, 2021 at 1:02 am

    Nice soft colors and good use with the vellum. Thanks for the good info and for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Cat L says

    December 7, 2021 at 8:32 am

    WOW! I love that geometric city Good Luck card! Gorgeous!

    Reply
  16. sunshinehoneybee says

    December 7, 2021 at 10:59 am

    The added yellow enamel dots are wonderful.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

    Reply
  17. Alexandra Young says

    December 7, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    Wow! That ink smooshed background is so stunning!!!

    Reply
  18. mandalj says

    December 7, 2021 at 8:16 pm

    Love the theme of this kit! Your cards are both beautiful!

    Reply
  19. Amy Cooley says

    December 7, 2021 at 10:41 pm

    Your two cards are so pretty! This month’s kit is so unique and fun.

    Reply
  20. Maribel says

    December 8, 2021 at 1:35 am

    Love the colors you chose for the city background!

    Reply
  21. nancy f says

    December 8, 2021 at 8:40 am

    Great cards.

    Reply
  22. Lauryne Cunningham says

    December 8, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    Love these colorful backgrounds! So pretty!

    Reply
  23. Debbie Frank says

    December 11, 2021 at 1:51 am

    Well, the geometric city background is fun!

    Reply
  24. Sue D says

    December 11, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    Love the backgrounds on your cards.

    Reply
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