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Hero Arts July 2022 MMH Countdown

July 2, 2022

It’s countdown time to the Hero Arts My Monthly for July 2022. I really can’t even believe we are already in the month of July. Where did the time go?

This month’s kit is flamazing!! See what I did there? I can’ wait for you to see the cards from the creative team. We are killin’ it with creating cards for this release.

My card is very clean and simple with the focus on the flamingos. This is a layering stamp set that is so easy to use.

Don’t forget the release is on TUESDAY July 5th this month because of the July 4th holiday. See ya back here on release day.

Altenew July 2022 Summer Sunshine Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

July 1, 2022

Welcome to the Altenew July 2022 Summer Sunshine Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes). You should have arrived here from Laurie’s blog. The release has a great summer vibe and will make your summer cards look oh so fabulous.

Let’s get into my card. I used the Altenew Monsteras and Quotes Stamp Set, Monsteras and Quotes Simple Coloring Stencil and the Altenew Monsteras and Quotes Die Set. I love very graphic leaves and this stamp set has just that AND fantastic sentiment to go along with it.

I kept my card very clean and simple. Lots of white space along with black and white polka dot washi tape to frame out the sentiment panel. Stamping the leaves in Altenew Black ink and then using the stencil with Altenew Bamboo and Altenew Grass Fields inks really makes the leaves pop. Using the coordinating the dies helps to trim them out nicely.

The cleanness of just the three colors of black, white and green truly makes this card a stunner.

Altenew is running a free gift promotion to celebrate the release.

Get a FREE brand new Summer Sunshine Mini Inspiration Guide with every order from 07/01/2022 through 07/03/2022. Shop HERE!
Get a FREE brand new Summer Sunshine Stamp & Die Release Inspiration Guide Ebook (worth $5.99) with every order of high-value Sweet Moments Bundles. Shop HERE! *Exclusions apply.
Get a FREE brand new Online Cardmaking Class with every order from the new Summer Sunshine Stamp & Die Release Collection from 07/01/2022 through 07/07/2022. Shop HERE!

Oh and let’s not forget about giveaway.

Giveaway Prizes

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 07/17/2022 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 07/19/2022.

Next on the hop is Virginia. Have a wonderful time on the hop and good luck.

Altenew June 2022 Fine & Dandy Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

June 21, 2022

Hey everyone. Welcome to the Altenew June 2022 Fine & Dandy Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway. You should have arrived here from Reiko’s blog ***Note: Due to strict regulations in Japan, you might not be able to leave a comment on her blog post. Let’s get into the cards I have for you today.

My first card is featuring the new Freesia Die, Freesia Hot Foil Plate and coordinating Freesia Coloring Stencil. These coordinating products helped me create the beautiful card you see below.

I really enjoy working with products that make creating cards easy. When purchasing the Freesia Hot Foil/Die/Stencil bundle you have everything you need to start creating.

Add in a simple background element like the Altenew Scallops Cover Plate and a quick sentiment from the Altenew Bold Sentiments stamp set and your card is complete.

My next card is featuring the new Altenew Exquisite Marble Hot Foil Plate. My word this makes on gorgeous card. I used brown foil and the beautiful Altenew Brushed Rose Metallic Cardstock to create this background.

To be honest, the photo does not give this card justice.

Adding a simple thanks die and a few coordinating sequins and this card was ready for the mail.

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 06/27/2022 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 06/29/2022.

Next on the hop is Maryam. Thanks for joining us for the Altenew June 2022 Fine & Dandy Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway. Good luck on the giveaway.

Altenew June 2022 Marvelous Monthly Series Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

June 12, 2022

Welcome to the Altenew June 2022 Marvelous Monthly Series Release Blog Hop + Giveaway. You should have arrived here from Erum’s blog.Get ready to celebrate the start of summer with this collection of stamps, dies, stencils, and an embossing folder! See a fresh take on florals, outline images just waiting to be colored with your favorite mediums, AND a sweet little sentiment set that can go from birthdays to graduation celebrations! We can’t wait to see what you create.

My card today is made using the Craft Your Life Project Kit Silk Art. This kit is absolutely beautiful. By using the embossing folder and stencils I was able to create this stunning card.

I love how easy it was to create with this kit. I’m a HUGE fan of stencils that match stamp sets or embossing folder. Makes creating so much easier and you have more time to craft. LOL

I also have a tutorial for you sharing how this card came together. You can watch it here or over on my Youtube channel mzdanajoy.

All products are linked below for your shopping convenience. To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 06/18/2022 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 06/20/2022.

Next on the hop is Jenny. Thanks for joining us for the Altenew June 2022 Marvelous Monthly Series Release. Have a wonderful day everyone.

Hero Art My Monthly Hero June 2022

June 6, 2022

Hello everyone. Today is release day for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit for June 2022. You should have arrived here from Channin’s blog. This month’s kit is full of mermaid and underwater happiness. The large mermaid in the kit is so pretty and a dream to color.

Head under the sea with our June My Monthly Hero release. A beautiful mermaid greets you, with hair flowing and tail shimmering. She’s accompanied by a colorful fish and jelly, with seagrass and coral surrounding her. Pearls are an accent to this kit, with an image, messages, and embellishments uniting the theme. The kit is rounded out with a Reactive Ink palette and brush, perfect for watercoloring the images or creating gorgeous underwater backgrounds.

The kit will include:
• 6” x 8” Clear Stamp Set
• 8 Coordinating Frame Cuts
• Mermaid Reactive Palette Ink Pad
• Self Adhesive Pearl Gems
• Water Flow Brush
Kit Value: $72
Kit Cost: $34.99

Pre-order your kit today – we estimate kit shipping will begin Friday, June 10th and continue throughout the following week.

For today’s card I used a few of the Hero Arts Liquid Watercolors. You may have heard me mention before that I love watercoloring. It’s so peaceful for me. I also have a few tips to share with you on hot to create the clouds you see on my card above.

Let’s get into the tutorial. You can watch it here on my blog or over on my Youtube channel mzdanajoy.

We will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, June 12th at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week. Next on the hop is Daniel. Have a great hop everyone and I’ll see you back here soon.