Hero Arts May 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello there, today we are celebrating the release of the May 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit from Hero Arts. It is a fabulous kit this month that can be used for lots of occasions. Trees feature heavily in the main kit and also the add-ons and they are really beautiful. If you are following along in the hop, you should have arrived here from the amazing Ilina, but if you get lost along the way, the full list of participants are below.

 

For my card today, I started off with a panel of white cardstock. I took a sheet of mask paper and cut an oval from it using the Nesting Oval Infinity Dies. This was placed over the cardstock panel and then I blended Distress Oxide Inks on the oval, using an ink blending tool. I decided to create a rainbow background to give a fun look.

 

 

I carefully cut the mask so that it was removed from the right side of the oval but still intact on the left side. I then took one of the branch images from the main kit stamp set and stamped this across the top with black ink. I could then remove the rest of the mask. I took the girl on the swing image and stamped this to fit below the branch. Finally, I stamped the sentiment to the right. The panel was then simply adhered to a white A2 card base with foam tape.

 

 

In case you missed it, I wanted to share my countdown card with you too. I used the new Ombre Reactive Spring Day Ink Pad, which is an add-on this month, and blended the three colours from the ink pad on to a piece of watercolour paper. I then splattered on some water to get the reaction from the ink. I used the frame die from the kit (it is so beautiful!) and cut this from white cardstock. This was added on top with foam tape and adhered to a white A2 card base. The sentiment was embossed with white on to black cardstock. To finish off, I added a few clear jewels.

 

SUPPLIES:

Here are the links to what I have used on the card. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the logo below the product to shop at your favourite store. Products marked with an asterisk (*) were kindly sent to me to use.
 

 

 

THE KIT:

 

 

The May 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit contains a 6" x 8" clear stamp set, 13 coordinating Frame Cuts dies, 2 leaf dies, 1 Window Fancy Die with Frame, 1 roll of leaf patterned washi tape (assorted designs), 5 ivory skeleton leaves, 4 5" x 7" sheets of 100% recycled handmade hot pressed watercolour paper (140lb) and 1 5.25" x 6.5" Tree Swirl stencil.

 

The value of the kit is $74 but you can get it for an amazing $34.99 (approximately £27.00 depending on exchange rate). Remember that the kits are limited edition and often sell out quickly. You can subscribe here so that you never miss a kit (if you subscribe now, your subscription will start with the June kit). International subscribers get a discount off shipping too!

 

In addition to the main kit, there are lots of wonderful add-on products available to purchase this month too. These are not limited edition and can be purchased from your favourite Hero Arts retailer. Here is a look at them:

 

 

BLOG HOP:

 

Here is the full list of participants taking part in the hop today:

 

Hero Arts Blog

Jennifer McGuire

Nichol Spohr

Wanda Guess

Janette Kausen

Laurie Willison

Ilina Crouse

Michelle Short - you are here!

Amy Kolling

Clare Prezzia

Lydia Fiedler

Jessica Frost-Ballas
Amy Tsuruta

Emily Midgett

May Sukyong Park

Libby Hickson

Yana Smakula

 

GIVEAWAY:

 

Hero Arts are giving away one kit to one lucky blog reader - selected from the comments left across all of the blogs in the hop. The giveaway closes Sunday, May 13th at 11.59pm EST and the winner will be announced the following week on the Hero Arts Blog. Good luck!

 

The next person in the hop is the amazing Amy Kolling. Thank you so much for visiting me today, I hope you have a great time on the rest of the hop and a fabulous day!