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October 2024 Hero Studio Release & Blog Hop | Hero Arts

Hello Crafty friends I am so excited to join Hero Arts this month for their release of the Hero Arts October 2024 Card Kit of the Month, Monthly Minis, as well as Extraordinary Extras This month’s release is amazing and it is all about the holidays. I am excited to be hopping this month, you will find all the details for the hop listed below. So let’s get started!

For my first project I am sharing a holiday project using the October Card Kit of the Month! I had a lot of fun creating a vintage inspired card using items in the kit! I used the Washi Sticker pack as the main images for my project! I started by choosing the washi stickers and placing them onto scrap card stock. I then fussy cut the images. Once the images were fussy cut I inked the edges using Core Ink in Caramel and Espresso.

I then created additional ephemera using the stamp and die set included in the kit. I stamped the images using Onyx Pigment Ink and then heat them using Clear Embossing powder. I then colored the images using my Zig markers. Once they were die cut, I inked the edges for an added vintage feel using Caramel and Espresso Core Ink.

Next I created the background. I started with a piece of Luxe White watercolor paper. I used 2 colors of Reactive inks, including a new Reactive Glitz Ink. I love the added shine! I used: Root Beer and Byzantine Green Glitz Reactive Inks. I ink smooshed the background building layers of color. Once I was happy with the colors, I allowed the background to dry.

Once the background was dry, I used the included Cling Stamp from the kit – Holiday Treat Words to add additional texture. I stamped the image along the background using Sand and Espresso Core Ink. I then die cut the background using Nesting Postage Dies.

Next I adhered all the layers together using a combination of foam adhesive, as well as liquid glue. I added additional texture using White Acrylic Spray. I used the spray to create splatters. I also applied Olive Hero Wax for additional texture along parts of the edge. I completed the card with a sentiment from the card kit. I stamped the image using White Pigment Ink and heat embossed the sentiment using White embossing powder. I stamped the image onto Palm card stock. I die cut additional layers for added dimension. I added a piece of lace from my stash as well.

I love this card kit and I know you will too! It is the perfect addition for all your holiday makes!

For my next project I used 2 items from the October Monthly Mini Release! I used the Gingerbread Town Cling background stamp, as well as the Clear Stamp and Die of the Month. I prepped a piece of hot press watercolor paper with my anti-static powder tool. I then stamped the image using White Pigment Ink and Heat embossed using white powder. I then colored the background using my Karin markers.

I worked in layers while coloring. Once everything was complete I chose a holiday sentiment from the new Holiday Messages stamp set. I stamped the sentiment onto Pitch Black card stock using white pigment ink and heat embossed using white embossing powder. I used the coordinating die to cut the sentiment. I die cut 2 additional layers for added dimension as well.

I trimmed the panel using my Nesting Rectangle dies, then adhered the panel to an A2 card base! This card was super fun and relaxing to put together!

Introducing the reimagined Hero Arts monthly subscription program, now with six original options each month. Subscribe by the 1st of the month to guarantee you get the product. Free (US) shipping on all Hero Studio subscriptions. You can add extra product to your order by Thursday of launch week and they will ship with no extra shipping charges.
Hero Studio products are also available for purchase without a subscription at full price, while supplies last. Once they sell out, they are gone for good!

Hero Arts Card Kit of the Month: Christmas

KIT INCLUDES:
• Clear Stamp Set, 6″ x 8″
• 16 Coordinating Dies
• Hole Punch Die
• Tree Window Die
• Holiday Treats Words Cling Stamp, 6″ x 6″
• Washi Sticker Pack, 22 pieces
• Embossing & Watermark Ink Cube
• 5 Sheets Each of Kraft, White & Red Cardstock, 5.5″ x 8.5″
• Gold Embossing Powder, 0.5 oz
• White Embossing Powder, 0.5 oz
• Peppermint Clay Embellishments

$46 with Subscription + FREE SHIPPING
$49.99 One-Time Purchase
While Supplies Last

The Whole Studio: The Whole Studio includes ALL 5 of the monthly subscriptions in one glorious and discounted buy. Includes: Cling of the Month, Clear + Dies of the Month, Layering Stencil of the Month, Fancy Dies of the Month, and the Card Kit of the Month.

  • $120 with Subscription
  • $138.95 One-Time Purchase, While Supplies Last

Hero Studio Monthly Minis

Clear Set + Dies of the Month

  • $27.50 with Subscription & FREE SHIPPING
  • $29.99 One-Time Purchase, While Supplies Last

Cling Stamp of the Month

  • $15 with Subscription & FREE SHIPPING
  • $15.99 One-Time Purchase, While Supplies Last

Fancy Dies of the Month

  • $25 with Subscription & FREE SHIPPING
  • $26.99 One-Time Purchase, While Supplies Last

Layering Stencil of the Month

  • $15 with Subscription & FREE SHIPPING
  • $15.99 One-Time Purchase, While Supplies Last

EXTRAS: There are amazing extras which release each month. The extras work well with your kit, as well as on their own, and with all your favorite Hero Arts Products! You can purchase these from Hero Arts when you purchase a kit, as well as on their own. Here is this month’s extras:

Blog Hop/Giveaway – I am so excited to be hoping, there is so much inspiration, be sure to check out all of the stops and comment along the way! You should have arrived here from the AMAZING Pocono Pam , the next stop is Natasha Polite . If you get lost along the way you can start from the beginning at the Hero Arts Blog.

Hop Order

Hero Arts is giving away a $50 gift card to the Hero Arts store, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, October 13th at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

Supplies Used: Product links for today’s cards are listed below. I appreciate your support, if you shop through these links I earn a small commission with no extra cost to you. Have a great week! Please feel free to shop through my Hero Arts Affiliate Link as well. I truly appreciate your support!

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September 2024 Hero Studio Release & Blog Hop | Hero Arts

Hello Crafty friends I am so excited to join Hero Arts this month for their release of the Hero Arts September 2024 Card Kit of the Month, Monthly Minis, as well as Extraordinary Extras. This month’s release is amazing and it is all about Halloween. So many amazing fall and spooky goodies to choose from, I had so much fun! I am excited to be hopping this month, you will find all the details for the hop listed below. So let’s get started!

For my first project I am using the September Card Kit of the Month! I started with a piece of Bristol Smooth paper. I then created the backgrounds for each tag using Hero Arts Sprays. I used Two Tone Sprays in: Bright Yellow & Copper, Spring Green & Gold, Royal Purple & Gold, and Ocean Blue & Gold. I also used Tone on Tone Spray in: Orange Shimmer. I applied the spray directly to the panel, then lightly misted each panel using water from my spray bottle. I apply the water once I spray to allow the ink to move and create more texture. I then dry the panel with my heat tool, spritz with water and water droplets, then remove the color with a paper towel. I repeat this process with each panel until I have the color and texture I am looking for.

Once each panel was complete, I die cut the panels using the Tag Infinity Dies. Next I stamped onto each tag using a variety of stamps from the Card Kit. I stamped the images using Hero Arts Intens-ified-Black Ink. I also stamped the sentiments for each tag, then trimmed them using the coordinating die, as well as my paper trimmer (yellow tag).

Once the tags were stamped, I added splatters to each tag using Acrylic Spray. I then darkened the edges of each tag using Pitch Black Core Ink. At the bottom of each tag, I adhered a thin strip of the ink blended background. These are scraps from the tags once they were die cut! I love keeping these for additional texture and layers. I completed the tags with twine at the top, then adhered the sentiments. I had a lot of fun creating these tags using this month’s kit! I hope you enjoyed them!

For my second card I am using the new Halloween Words Stencil! I started with a piece of Luxe White Watercolor paper. I used sprays to create my background. I used Tone on Tone Sprays: Black Shimmer, Orange Shimmer, and Green Shimmer, as well as Two Tone Sprays in Bright Yellow & Copper, Spring Green & Gold, and Royal Purple & Gold. I sprayed one color at a time and continued to build color until I had the colors and texture I was looking for.

Next I placed the Halloween Words Stencil over my sprayed background. I applied Pitch Black Core Ink through the stencil using a stencil brush. I inked up sections of the stencil to create texture along the background.

Once the background was inked I trimmed the panel and distressed the edges using my scissors. I then applied Pitch Black Core Ink to the edge. I set the background aside. Next I die cut the bats using the Bat Infinity Dies. I die cut the bats from Pitch Black card stock. I then stamped a sentiment from the Halloween Messages stamp set onto Dove White cardstock. I trimmed the sentiment and then added foam tape behind the sentiment.

I completed the card by adding white splatters using Acrylic Spray. I then adhered the background panel onto a top folding card base. I then adhered the bats using a combination of foam tape and liquid glue. I added a piece of cheese cloth behind the bat. The sentiment completed my card! I had so much fun making today’s card!

Introducing the reimagined Hero Arts monthly subscription program, now with six original options each month. Subscribe by the 1st of the month to guarantee you get the product. Free (US) shipping on all Hero Studio subscriptions. You can add extra product to your order by Thursday of launch week and they will ship with no extra shipping charges.
Hero Studio products are also available for purchase without a subscription at full price, while supplies last. Once they sell out, they are gone for good!

Hero Arts Card Kit of the Month: Halloween

KIT INCLUDES:
• Haunted Scenic Clear Stamp Set, 6” x 8”
• Animal Eyes Clear Stamp Set, 3″ x 4″
• 20 Coordinating Dies
• Moon Window Die
• White Pumpkins Decorative Tape, 1 inch x 10 yards
• Black Crows Decorative Tape, 1 inch x 10 yards
• 2 Sheets Halloween Hero Transfers (Rub-ons), 6″ x 8″
• Glow-in-the-Dark Lacquer Pen
• Unicorn Pigment Ink Cube
• 10 Sheets Black Watercolor Paper, 5.5″ x 8.5″

  • $46 with Subscription
  • $49.99 One-Time Purchase
  • While Supplies Last

The Whole Studio: The Whole Studio includs ALL 5 of the monthly subscriptions in one glorious and discounted buy. Includes: Cling of the Month, Clear + Dies of the Month, Layering Stencil of the Month, Fancy Dies of the Month, and the Card Kit of the Month.

  • $120 with Subscription
  • $138.95 One-Time Purchase, While Supplies Last

Hero Studio Monthly Minis

Clear Set + Dies of the Month (Witch’s Kitchen)

  • $27.50 with Subscription
  • $29.99 One-Time Purchase, While Supplies Last

Cling Stamp of the Month (Chandelier and Spiderwebs)

  • $15 with Subscription
  • $15.99 One-Time Purchase, While Supplies Last

Fancy Dies of the Month (Mirror Portraits)

  • $25 with Subscription
  • $26.99 One-Time Purchase, While Supplies Last

Layering Stencil of the Month (Color Layering Manor)

  • $15 with Subscription
  • $15.99 One-Time Purchase, While Supplies Last

EXTRAS: There are so many amazing extras which release each month. The extras work well with your kit, as well as on their own, and with all your favorite Hero Arts Products! You can purchase these from Hero Arts when you purchase a kit, as well as on their own. Here is this month’s exrtas:

Blog Hop/Giveaway – I am so excited to be hoping, there is so much inspiration, be sure to check out all of the stops and comment along the way! You should have arrived here from the AMAZING Natasha Polite, the next stop is Pocono Pam. If you get lost along the way you can start from the beginning at the Hero Arts Blog.

Hop Order:

Hero Arts is giving away a $50 gift card to the Hero Arts store, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, September 18th at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

Supplies Used: Product links for today’s cards are listed below. I appreciate your support, if you shop through these links I earn a small commission with no extra cost to you. Have a great week! Please feel free to shop through my Hero Arts Affiliate Link as well. I truly appreciate your support!

Hero Studio – FAQ (Click Here)

Hero Studio – Subscribe

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