7 May 2018

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:
 
Michelle Short - you are here!
 
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!

91 comments:

  1. Gorgeous cards, Michelle! I love how you created a rainbow of colors on the first card and your subtle ink blending on the 2nd one is just beautiful!

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  2. Love the soft ink blended backgrounds. Lovely cards.

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  3. Your cards are so pretty, Michelle!

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  4. You did a wonderful job on your cards you made. The colors are really nice too. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week.

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  5. Your cards do this kit justice!! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. The first one really caught my eye. GORGEOUS!

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  7. such soft lovely cards!

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  8. the rainbow blended card is beautiful! i love it so

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  9. Oooh! Love that rainbow background! So pretty. And your soft blue/green one too. Great inspiration for the monthly kit.

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  10. Loved your countdown card and now I love the masking technique you used to create the second card. What great ideas!

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  11. Your cards are beautiful ! I love the colors.

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  12. Delicate and pretty cards. Love them both.

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  13. Such lovely cards! Really like the soft rainbow background you created. Can't wait to get my hands on this kit!

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  14. Love the rainbow effect with the girl on the swing. Sweet card.

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  15. Both cards are so pretty! I love the rainbow colors!!

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  16. So pretty! I love the rainbow blending!

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  17. I love your cards and the lovely ink blended backgrounds! This is a fantastic kit!

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  18. Wow. As always, amazing cards. I learn so much from you an this blog! I think the black rainbow card is my favourite!

    I really want to try the monthly kits but the shipping to the UK is so much that I haven't taken the plunge yet! This would be amazing.

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  19. I love the blended rainbow background!

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  20. Pretty cards. Thank you for sharing.

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  21. Stunning card! I love the soft colors and that leaf that peeks over the edge. thanks for the inspiration ❤

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  22. Both cards are beautiful. I love your blended backgrounds and the way you used the mask on the first one.

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  23. This kit is absolutely stunning!

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  24. These are both beautiful. I really like where you used the oval mask and did a rainbow inside.

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  25. I love the rainbow card and the one you used in the sneak peek so pretty.

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  26. I loved the multi layer colored card.

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  27. This would be a wonderful kit to win!!

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  28. Your creations are so very pretty!!

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  29. I really love the versatility in this kit. Your cards are beautiful.

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  30. Oh wow, these are beautiful! Your colors are wonderful and the designs are gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  31. Beautiful cards and such vibrant colors. Love this kit. Thank you.

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  32. I love your car with the frame die!

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  33. Love the splash of color! Fun cards!

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  34. Beautiful cards! The blending so perfectly enhances these images. Love the rainbow combination.

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  35. Your cards are so so pretty! You have really showcased the card kit!

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  36. Lovely cards made from a wonderful card kit. Thank you for sharing your talent.

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  37. Awesome cards! :) Love the rainbow look on the first one!

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  38. Your cards are very lovely! The rainbow background is a very nice touch!

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  39. Beautiful cards so many possibilities with the May kit! Thank you for sharing.

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  40. Lovely cards, especially the background coloring!

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  41. Lovely colors on these pretty scenes!

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  42. Such pretty color combos.

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  43. I love your rainbow background you added to your card. The Hero Art kit you used to design your card is sensational. I can't wait to get my hands on it.

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  44. Your cards are beautiful! Love the colors. This is such a great set.

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  45. Such wonderful cards, with lovely inky backgrounds

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  46. Love your cards. The gradation is so gradual that the colors blend seamlessly. Very well done!

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  47. I love your cards Michelle. I particularly like the branch extending out of the coloured frame. Looks sensational!!

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  48. Both cards are so lovely utilizing different elements from the kit. Love them both and this new kit!

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  49. Oh my, this is a beautiful card Michelle, in fact I love both your cards, this one and the countdown. This kit has gone right to the top of my list. I just love the rainbow effect on this card and that stunning die on the countdown card. Love love love xx

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  50. Beautiful Cards! I love that reactive ink!

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  51. Wow! Adorable scenes!!! Love so much your beautiful colouring!!!

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  52. Very pretty cards. Love the softness of the colors.

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  53. I love all of the new ideas!

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  54. Beautiful silhouette card! Love the way the branch is extended. Such a great kit!

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  55. Super beautiful cards!! Both are amazing!

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  56. Oh goodness! That background is so lovely! Perfection with the silhouette on top. One day I'll maybe try this kit. They always do look lovely! xx

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  57. So pretty, always love your clean + crisp designs.

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  58. Awesome HA kit and awesome cards, I especially love the swinging girl!

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  59. I love your cards! Looking forward to my HA Kit and all the possibilities!

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  60. Love your cards!!! Excited to receive my HA Kit and all the possibilities!

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  61. Your backgrounds are pretty & amazing. So lovely cards!

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  62. Love this kit! Beautiful cards!

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  63. Gorgeous backgrounds!!! So pretty!

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  64. Oh my !! This rainbow background on your first card is so amazing !!
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  65. Michelle such beautiful ink blending! Love this sweet card!

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  66. Beautiful cards! I love that first background, it's so pretty! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  67. Great kit, great two cards. Loving the very pretty, subtle rainbow card and the thinking of you card with another brilliant use of colour has given me an idea for a difficult card I need to make, thank you x

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  68. Your rainbow-blended background reminds me of a beautiful sunset on a warm summer evening. Your cards are gorgeous Michelle. Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you're having a wonderful week. ~HUGS~
    #kindnessmatters

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  69. This kit and all the cards you've done with it are amazing!

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  70. Your cards are gorgeous. Love the backgrounds.
    Thanks so much for sharing...

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  71. Love your cards! This kit has some really awesome stamps and dies in it and I'm excited for mine to ship/arrive!
    Welcome back, haven't seen you in a while.

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  72. Stunning examples, especially the second in the soft colors.

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  73. The soft combination of colors are beautiful! I love your cards

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  74. Gorgeous! Such a smooth color blending on your cards Michelle! Cannot wait to play with theese new stamps n dies ♥

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  75. Your cards are beautiful. I love the soft coloring you used for the backgrounds.

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  76. Really lovely designs with fabulous backgrounds.

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  77. The rainbow background on the first card is one I hope I can achieve!

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  78. Sweet cards! Love the rainbow background. Yeah HA!

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  79. Sweet cards. I like the colorful backgrounds.

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  80. Fabulous cards! Love the backgrounds!

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  81. Stunningly beautiful backgrounds!

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  82. I absolutely love this Hero Arts kit and the cards you've made using it. :)

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  83. VERY lovely backgrounds on your fun cards - love the trees, branches and the swings!

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  84. Love your pretty backgrounds for your fun cards. The trees, branches, swings and silhouettes are super!


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  85. So many wonderful variations with the tree oval die - am loving all the super ideas. Thanks for sharing.

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