4 May 2020

VIDEO | Hero Arts May 2020 My Monthly Hero Kit Release + Giveaway

Hello there and welcome as we celebrate the release of the Hero Arts May 2020 My Monthly Hero Kit. This month has a wonderful happy mail feel to it - perfect for cards and for envelope art, too. If you are following along with the hop, you should have arrived here from the amazing Lydia, but if you get lost along the way, I will have the full list of participants listed below.
 
 
The first projects I am sharing with you today are the envelopes that I created for the Hero Arts Blog. I thought it would be fun to use the dies from the kit, as well as two add-on products to decorate the backs of the envelopes to help spread some cheer! For more details on how I made them, please head over to the blog post here.
 
 
For my project today, I thought it would be fun to create a circle shaped card. I stamped the plane and the hearts from the main kit stamp set on to white cardstock with Hero Arts Intens-ified Black Ink. They were then coloured using Copic Markers (the colours that I used are listed below the supplies area for reference). I then cut them out using the coordinating die for the plane and fussy cut out the hearts using scissors.
 
 
For the background, I die cut circles from white cardstock using the Hero Arts Nesting Circle Infinity Dies. On one of them, I placed the Hero Arts Sun Background Stencil (an add-on this month) on top and blended Hero Arts Lemon Drop and Creamsicle Reactive Inks for sun rays. The other circles were then further cut down using Hero Arts Cloudy Sky Scene Dies (another add-on) and then adhered on top of the sun rays piece with tape runner.
 
 
I took the sentiment from the Hero Arts Prayers Stamp & Cut and stamped it on to Hero Hues Pitch Black Cardstock with Hero Arts Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink. I applied Hero Arts White Detail Embossing Powder, heat set and cut in to a strip. This along with the plane and hearts were added to the panel with foam tape. The panel was then added to a circle shaped card made using Hero Hues Paradise Cardstock, with more foam tape. To finish off, I added Hero Hues Enamel Dots and Aqua Shimmer Pen to the hearts.
 

VIDEO:
 
Here is the video showing how I made the card:
 


If you are viewing this post via email subscription, you can watch the video HERE on YouTube.
 

THE KIT:
 
The Hero Arts May 2020 My Monthly Hero Kit contains a 6" x 8" clear stamp set, 7 Coordinating Frame Cuts, 7 Envelope Icon Fancy Dies, 3 Karin DecoBrush Metallic Markers (Pink, Gold & Blue), 5 A7 envelopes and 5 A2 envelopes. The kit values at $79.99 but you can get it for $34.99 (approximately £28 depending on exchange rate). The kits are limited edition and often sell out quickly. You can subscribe here so that you never miss a kit. International subscribers get a discount off shipping too.
 

A MESSAGE FROM HERO ARTS:
 
Hero Arts remains closed due to the shelter-in-place order. We have only limited capabilities at this time. Currently we estimate that shipping will begin on May 15, and continue until all boxes have shipped. We are so appreciative that so many have continued to order despite knowing we have long delays. Thank you for your patience, support, and kind wishes. It means the world to us, and we send love and appreciation your way.
 

ADD-ONS:
 
There are lots of fabulous add-on products available to purchase this month. These are not limited edition and can be purchased alongside your kit from Hero Arts or separately from you favourite Hero Arts retailer. Here is a look at them:
 
 
BLOG HOP:
 
Here is the full list of participants in the hop today:
 
Michelle Short - you are here!
 
 
GIVEAWAY:
 
Hero Arts are giving away one $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, May 10th at 11:59pm PDT, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.  
 
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. All products were personally purchased except those from Clearly Besotted, Hero Arts or those marked with an asterisk (*) which were kindly sent to me to use. You can read my full disclosure here.
 
 
COPIC MARKERS: Plane - BG49, BG15, BG13, BG11, B00, B000, C7, C5, C3, C1. Hearts - BG49, BG15, BG13, BG11, R85, R83, R81.
 
Next on the hop is the wonderful Nichol. Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope you enjoy the rest of the hop and have a wonderful rest of the day!

59 comments:

  1. These fabulous cards brighten the day!

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  2. I like the idea for envelope flap decoration.

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  3. These are so cute! I love them! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!

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  4. Such a fun new kit, I love decorating my envelopes! Love the mailbox and cloud dies

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  5. Cheerful circle card and envelope flaps!

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  6. Love that soft aqua plane you made and the envelopes...oh my!! Just great creations.

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  7. Beautiful, fun projects. I never think to decorate my envelopes but you've inspired me to give it a try.

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  8. Great release. Great projects. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Beautiful envelopes and I love the circle card!

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  10. Your envelopes are wonderful AND that little circle card is precious! I like your colors and designs. Thank you!

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  11. Your countdown samples of envelope art (and those of others) inspired me to order the kit today! I also love your circle shaped card. Now I'm patiently awaiting my kit & add-ons. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Love your beautiful
    cards! Great colors.
    Carla from Utah

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  13. Love the round cards, so fun

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  14. I really love how you decorated your envelopes! I can't wait to give that a try when my kit shows up.

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  15. I love how you did your envelope flaps! HOW COOL! And great little circle card!

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  16. I love the little plane on the round card. You do a nice job coloring. I also like the art on the envelopes. Very nice. Thank you for new ideas.

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  17. I love the adorable scene on your shaped card, super fun!

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  18. I really love your card and envelopes. I never used to decorate the envelopes but it is such a nice touch that I have started decorating them as well. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. What a pretty circle card! And I love how you decorated your envelopes!

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  20. Your card is absolutely precious and I love how you decorated the BACK for the envelope instead of the front...FUN!

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  21. Michelle, these are amazing especially your circle card, I ADORE that.

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  22. Love your card. Thanks for showing how to create a circular card in your wonderful video, and thanks for all the tips and inspiration.

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  23. Love your envelope art! Thanks so much for sharing..

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  24. Wonderful projects! I love how bright and cheery this kit is!

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  25. Love your plane flying high in the clouds card. It reminded my of my first plane flight in a crop-duster. So fun!

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  26. Your envelopes are amazing. Thanks.

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  27. what an enjoyable video....great techniques....thx

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  28. Such a cute idea using the circles. I love the color scheme you used making this.

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  29. This is such a great kit this time.

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  30. Well, I am just in love with your envelope and then the little circle card.... goodness, I am so delighted with the happy, sunny vibes <3 Oh it is just all so cute and so timely ! JUST what we're all needing. Have a wonderful day :)

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  31. So bright! Love your card and the balloons on the envelope! TFS!

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  32. I am amazed at all of the wonderful ideas that can come from the same set of supplies. Every one that crafts, does it from the heart. It is a beautiful thing.

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  33. Great idea. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  34. So adorable, thanks for the video :-)

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  35. This looks so cute. I have never decorated my envelopes before. I will try it

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  36. Cool circle card and envelopes

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  37. 💌💌💌I Love circle cards!! When I saw that sun burst I thought circle!!!! Yuppers so stinking cute. Thanks for the inspiration and smile and please continue to stay safe!

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  38. Great layout for the circle card!

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  39. Aww these are so sweet! Love the circle shaped card :)

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  40. You get so much depth with your
    clouds. Great cards.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  41. Great idea using the stamps on the envelopes and your circle card is adorable.

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  42. Your envelopes are just awesome. TFS

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  43. Those envelopes are so fun!!! And that little circle card is so adorable!! Love the colors!

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  44. Love this fact that this is a shaped card, so cute!

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  45. Great idea to do a shaped card and love the envelopes. Thank you.

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  46. Great cards, Michelle! I love your cute little circle card and lovely delicate hot air balloon card and envelope! Thanks so much for the inspiration! Take care! :)

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  47. AWESOME kit, Awesome creations! I especially love the decorated envelopes!!!!

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  48. Fun envelope art, Michelle! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  49. Your card is adorable. Love the shape and design. Thank you for sharing the video.
    I can't wait for my HA kit to arrive.

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  50. Beautiful envelopes! And that round card is just too cute! I am so glad you shared a video showing how your created it! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  51. Pretty envelopes and I like the circle shape of the card. Great colors on all.

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  52. Well done. I just love that Paradise color.

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  53. The little airplane is so cute!

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  54. love this! thanks for the inspiration!

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  55. Oh my Michelle :) That circular card is 100% pure adorable!!! Love the envelopes too! Thanks for inspiring me :)

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  56. Very creative with your round card. I like the idea of decorating the flap of the envelope.

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  57. Beautiful...sweet images & the colours are gorgeous.
    Valerija xx

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  58. I love the card and envelopes! Thank you so much for sharing your talents and time with us, and giving us inspiration for our own creativity!

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