2 November 2020

VIDEO | Hero Arts November 2020 My Monthly Hero Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello there and welcome as we celebrate the release of the Hero Arts November 2020 My Monthly Hero Kit. This kit has a fabulous winter feel to it and I think that the way the images are drawn/designed look like Lino cuts. Something new and fun to the market! I have already shared two cards using the kit, which you can see here but for today, I thought I would use the masking dies in the kit for some simple scene masking. More info on the hop below. 

As mentioned, the dies in the kit can be used in a few different ways. You can use them to cut out the images in the stamp set (without the white border), you can use them as simple die cut shapes (as I did for my other cards), or you can use them as intended, which is for masking. No fussy cutting out masks in this kit! Yay! 

I started off my card by taking a panel of Hero Arts Dove White Cardstock and stamping the snowman from the kit stamp set in the bottom right hand corner using Hero Arts Intens-ified Black Ink. I then cut the snowman mask from mask paper and placed that over the image. I took a sheet of Mylar and cut a simple snow bank from it to create a mask/stencil. 

This was placed over the panel and using an ink blending brush, I blended Hero Arts Thistle Reactive Ink above. I moved the stencil up to create another and then blended more ink on to the bottom of the panel to help ground the snowman. The stencil and mask were then removed and the snowman coloured using Copic Markers (the colours I used are listed below the supplies area for reference). 

I stamped three snowflakes from the kit stamp set in the top left hand corner using more Thistle Reactive Ink. The panel was adhered to an A2 white card base with foam tape. I then stamped the sentiment from the kit stamp set on to Hero Arts Pitch Black Cardstock with Hero Arts Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink. I applied Hero Arts White Embossing Powder and heat set. It was cut in to strips and added to the card with more foam tape. To finish off,  added Lucy's Iridescent Jewels to the centres of the snowflakes (adhering with Precision Glue) and Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pen to the snowman's scarf. 

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. 

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: Snowman - BG11, BG10, BG0000, 0. Scarf - V17, V15, V12, V01. Nose - YR16, YR15, YR12. Buttons - C9, C6. 

THE KIT:


The Hero Arts November 2020 My Monthly Hero Kit contains a 6" x 8" Clear Stamp Set, 5 Coordinating Frame Cuts, 6 coordinating Masking Cuts, Winter Sky Reactive Ombre Ink Pad, Red Vine Washi Tape and Winter Forest Sequins.

The kit is valued at $86 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 kit subscribers get a discount off shipping too! Kits begin shipping on 6th November 2020.

ADD-ONS:

There are lots of fabulous add-on products this month. These products are not limited edition and can be purchased alongside the kit from Hero Arts, or from your favourite retailer. Here is a look at them:

BLOG HOP:

For the hop, you should have arrived here from my wonderful teamie Maria. Next on the hop is my other fabulous teamie Mindy. For the full list of participants, or if you get lost, please head over to the Hero Arts Blog

GIVEAWAY:

Hero arts are giving away a $50 shopping spree to one luck blog hop reader. To enter, leave a comment on the stops in the hop. The more you comment, the more chances to win. The giveaway closes 8th November 2020 at 11.59pm PT and the winner will be announced the following week over on the Hero Arts Blog. Good luck!

Thank you so much for stopping by to see me today. I really do appreciate it. I hope you have a lovely time on the hop and a great rest of the day! Take care.

59 comments:

  1. Super cute card. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Cute card with my favorite color - great idea btw, Thanks!

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  3. This is a darling card, love having a video to watch.

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  4. This is a darling card, love having a video to watch.

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  5. Hi, there -
    Love your card! It's sweet, simple and stylish. It would be feasible to mass produce this design and get Xmas cards ready in a few days. Thanks for sharing your talents!
    Lori S in PA

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  6. Like the wonderful lavender snow bank background. Ordered kit.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  7. Love the uniqueness of how you used purple in your fun snowman card.

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  8. Just love the pinky, purply background. Lets the sentiment and snowman pop. Great kit!

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  9. I LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! your card and video too! I love that you chose purple to create such a gorgeous card too!

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  10. Your card is wonderful, love the background, the subtle purple...

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  11. I like the snow drift background for this cute snowman.

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  12. Love your card, and the fact that the dies cut a mask as well!

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  13. love the purple snowflakes!!! such a sweet card!!!

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  14. Love your card and the use of non traditional colors!

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  15. Thanks for sharing an easy, effective Hero card.

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  16. Ooo I love how you did the subtle purple in the snow!

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  17. Enjoying your cards and I love your color choices on the snowman card..

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  18. Such a sweet snow card! I lovd the little wonky saying placement,, adds a bit of whimsy! The colors are warm and fun and the color choice is perfect!

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  19. I love the entire set but the snowman is my favorite!

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  20. Love watching your video creating the adorable snowman card, love the subtle shade of purple, so fun!

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  21. I loved the video Michelle and what a sweet scene you have created. The masking dies are a really great idea, especially as they can be used 2 ways. Gorgeoys card 💜💜💜

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  22. What wonderful card ideas!! That snowman is so cute!! I am so intrigued with the masking dies and how incredible they are!! Your color palette and card design is so pretty!!

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  23. I really love the style of the stamp set. Especially the snowman with the lines drawn into it, love it!

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  24. Gorgeous card! Such a great kit.
    Thanks for sharing...

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  25. Gorgeous card! Such a great kit.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Gorgeous card! Such a great kit.
    Thanks for sharing...

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  27. I really like the thistle color ink..and how it blends in the cardstock. Makes for a unique design.

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  28. Gorgeous cards!
    Thanks for sharing

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  29. SO happy to see you and others making cards with non-traditional colors! I am going to try and make some cards with purple! Love your snow results with it!

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  30. Such an adorable scene on your card Michelle. Thanks for the video showing how the dies can be used to create masks. What a brilliant (& overdue) idea that is!

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  31. Such a sweet card, I love that little snowman.

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  32. Gorgeous card!
    Thanks for sharing

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  33. Hi, I love this card. One question, what is Mylar?

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    1. Hi Nancy, thank you so much! It is the plastic type material that stencils are made out of. You can buy it in sheets to either cut freehand like I did in the video, or you can die cut it too to create your own masks or stencils.

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  34. Adorable card! I do love that the dies cut without the white halo!

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  35. What an awesome cards..love the light wash of the color!

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  36. Love that look! Simple, but so pretty.

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  37. I love this card! The snowman is absolutely adorable!

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  38. Pretty colors and snowman! Wonderful.

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  39. perfect background blending on the hills behind your snowman! love it!!

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  40. Such a cute card! I love your background with the snow hills!

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  41. I love your cards! The light purple background really makes the snowman pop!

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  42. Michelle, such a fun and pretty card! Thanks for the inspiration! What a fun and versatile new set from HA.

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  43. This is such a great release! I love your use of purple too :)

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  44. Such a cute card, Michelle! Love this little snowman! Thanks so much for the inspiration! Take care! :)

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  45. So cute! I love this kit with the masking dies!

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  46. What a delightful card! I love the soft purple of the background. Can't wait to get my kit - so much inspiration on this hop!

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  47. I like the combination. Great look to the snow.

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  48. What a nice card! I love how you did the inking on the hills.

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  49. Awesome creation, love your stenciling!

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  50. Hi Michelle :) What a fun snowman card!!! Delightful! TFS :)

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