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Hero Arts November My Monthly Hero Blog Hop

7 Nov

Busy day on the blog today!  For the new Lawnscaping Challenge please click here!  For the Chibitronics and Lawn Fawn Collaboration please scroll down or click here!

Good afternoon!  Today is the release day for the Hero Arts November 2016 My Monthly Hero and I am so honored and excited to be celebrating the release with the Hero Arts Creative team and other special guests!  You should have arrived from Heather but if not, you can head to the Hero Arts Blog to start at the beginning!  The November kit is now available for purchase at Hero Arts and once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good so make sure to head over and shop soon!

The kit contains:

  • A 4″x6″ clear stamp set
  • A set of 13 dies for creating diamond-shaped ornaments and embellishments
  • A VersaMark ink cube
  • White Puff embossing powder
  • 10 half sheets of vellum cardstock
  • 2 half sheets of each cardstock: metallic red, metallic blue and patterned
  • Ornament hooks and more!
The kit value is $60, an amazing deal at $34.99.
There are several optional add-on items:
  • DC200 Little Messages Stamp & Cut
  • DC201 Number It Stamp & Cut
  • SA087 Holiday Words Stencil
  • CM122 Mini Christmas

This ornament die is so clever!  I had a lot of fun using it with the accompanying stamps and dies!  And I made a few cards using the stamps! 😉  Don’t forget to check out the bottom of my post for details on how to win a kit!  Here’s what I created:

The die is perfect for hiding little candy treats or gifts for the holiday!

And I love how you can customize the look of the box with the stamps and dies!  On my second box I used the dies on each triangular panel and lined it with a second vellum box for a more frosted look.

Finally I used the snowflake stamp to make two Christmas cards, a CAS design and a peaceful snowy evening scene!

Love LOVE the versatility of this kit!

You will have endless options for gift holders, tags, and cards with this kit!

giveawayTo 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:
The Hero Arts Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Yana Smakula
Mariana Grigsby
May Park
Amy Tsuruta
Clare Prezzia
Ilina Crouse
Laura Bassen
Heather Ruwe
Jessica Frost-Ballas —> You are here!
Shari Carroll at Simon Says Stamp
Julie Ebersole at Ellen Hutson’s CLASSroom
Libby Hickson

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a fantastic day!

supplies

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 MMH kit
AF244 Soft Sky Shadow Ink
AF235 Cornflower Mid-tone Shadow Ink
AF234 Navy Mid-tone Shadow Ink
Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# SOFT NAVY Blue SN23
Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80# Cover 8.5
Classic Crest Cover Solar White 8-1/2×11 110lb 250/pkg
Essentials by Ellen 40 lb. Vellum, 25 pk
Powder Tool Adhesive Deactivator
VersaMark Ink Pad
WOW Embossing Glitter METALLIC SILVER SPARKLE REGULAR WS09R
PW101 Silver Embossing Powder
PW110 White Embossing Powder
WAGNER HT 400 650-Degree Heat Gun
Sizzix 660340 Big Shot Plus Cutting/Embossing Machine, White/Gray
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Comments

  1. Carla Hundley says

    November 7, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    Wonderful ways to use
    the stamps and die. Your
    ornaments are so pretty,
    love the vellum.
    Carla from Utah

    Reply
  2. Bonnie E says

    November 7, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    Wonderful use of the stamps on the cards. I love your embossed vellum ornament – it is just such an elegant take on it!

    Reply
  3. tsurutadesigns1 says

    November 7, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    Jess, these are all fabulous!

    Reply
  4. DebSelby says

    November 7, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    Beautiful showing the elegant possibilities!

    Reply
  5. Marci Snee says

    November 7, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    I am in love! Beautiful Jess! It’s a must have for sure!

    Reply
  6. Janet Trapp says

    November 7, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    Awesome Projects! Great kit and inspiration! Thanks for the chance to win!
    ~God bless~

    Reply
  7. jengd says

    November 7, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    Lovely projects! I’m not sure I would have thought to make a vellum package but it’s gorgeous with the snowflakes!

    Reply
  8. Sue LD says

    November 7, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    Love the little treat boxes and your cards are very clever.

    Reply
  9. mary ann says

    November 7, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    so beautiful

    Reply
  10. Nandini says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    Wow! Each and every creation is beautiful and elegant. I really love all the different ways that this kit can be used!

    Reply
  11. Melissa SunshineHoneyBee says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:08 pm

    The dies are wonderful for 3D favor boxes. The stamping on the cards has a wonderful artsy look.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

    Reply
  12. Diann :) says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous projects! I love love love the second card with the dark blue background 🙂

    Reply
  13. Ann D. says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    Love your ornaments and cards! Very clever ways of using triangles.

    Reply
  14. Gin K. says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    Love the beautiful blue stamped cards and your nice ornaments! thanks for giving us such great inspiration for using the items in the November kit!
    ~Gin K.~

    Reply
  15. Katherine says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    Gorgeous!!!!

    Reply
  16. paperpicnic says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    Jessica, these are wonderful treat boxes and cards! So pretty in blues and silvers – perfect for the holidays!

    Reply
  17. Troy Louise says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    So beautiful! Love everything you’ve done with these new dies & stamps. Thanks so much.

    Reply
  18. Linda Tupper says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    What beautiful ornament boxes! I just love them. I love your color choices, so pretty. I so love the trees on the dark background! I’m just in love with the new kit.

    Reply
  19. Sue Hain says

    November 7, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    Hi, Jessica! Just one question: is it just for US citizens or are international folks eligible too? Thanks for the info.

    Reply
  20. Isabela says

    November 7, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    Simple, yet sophisticate designs. I love them. So elegant! 🙂

    Reply
  21. luraanne says

    November 7, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    Love your color schemes and use of these great products!

    Reply
  22. lisa Herrera-Garcia says

    November 7, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    Such beautiful boxes and cards! This kit is just a absolute must have!

    Reply
  23. Leslie Davis says

    November 7, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    Really pretty done with the vellum and silver embossing. Well done.

    Reply
  24. Linda W (Scrappin Bari) says

    November 7, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    Gorgeous cards and treat boxes, Jessica! Just love the rich blues with silver!!

    Reply
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