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

Hello there! Today we are celebrating the release of the June 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit from Hero Arts. It is a wonderful kit with a beach theme that is especially great for summer cards but I think can be used for other occasions too. If you are following along in the hop, you should have arrived here from the fabulous Yana, but if you get lost along the way, the full list of participants is below.

 

I wanted to do something a little different from my card than create a beach scene, so I went for a sunset scene instead. I love palm trees and as soon as I saw one in the main kit stamp set, I knew I wanted to use it. I started off by creating the sunset background. I took a piece of Bristol paper and added a circle mask that was cut using one of the Nesting Circle Infinity Dies. I then applied Hero Arts Inks to the panel with a blending tool. I used Dandelion, Tangerine, Strawberry, Orchid and Grape Juice inks. I removed the mask and blended over more inks to create the sun.

 

 

I took the palm tree image from the stamp set and stamped this repeatedly on the panel using black ink. I set the piece aside to dry for a little while and then extended the tree trunks with a black pen to get the height that I wanted. This panel was then added to a black A2 card base with tape runner. I took a panel of black cardstock and stamped one of the sentiments from the set on to it using Versamark Ink. I applied white detail embossing powder and heat set. The panel was then added to the card base with black foam sheet and DST.

 

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 June 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit contains a 6" x 8" clear stamp set, 12 coordinating frame cuts, 4 ink cubes (Deep Ocean, Summer Sky, Soft Sky, Soft Granite), sand embossing powder, Sea Foam shimmer spray and beach enamel stickers. The kit contents value at $72 but you can get it for an amazing $34.99 (approx. £27 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. There are also some fabulous add-on products this month too. These are not limited edition and can be purchased either from the Hero Arts store, or from your favourite Hero Arts retailer. Here is a look at the add-on products:

 

 

BLOG HOP:

 

Here is the full list of participants in the hop:

 

Hero Arts Blog

Jennifer McGuire

Jenn Shurkus

Laurie Willison

Lydia Fiedler

Nichol Spohr

Wanda Guess

Amy Tsuruta

Clare Prezzia

Emily Midgett

Ilina Crouse

Janette Kausen

Jessica Frost-Ballas

Libby Hickson

Yana Smakula

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 stops in the hop. The giveaway closes Sunday June 10th at 11.59pm EST. The winner will be announced the following week on the Hero Arts Blog. Good Luck!

 

Thank you so much for visiting me today. As you can see, I am the last stop in the hop but I hope you have had a fabulous time looking at all of the wonderful inspiration. Have a great day!