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June 3, 2023

Who’s ready for a new Hero Arts My Monthly Hero? Think seasides and ocean waves with this release. It’s a very calming and serene release and I’m here for it.

With a summer vibe and bright colors, you will make fantastic cards with this month’s kits.

For beach shells to beach house, you will be inspired to create until your summer is complete.

Mix in the premium kit elements to step up your cardmaking.

See you back here on Monday June 5th for reveal day!

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Hero Arts April 2023 My Monthly Hero Kit

April 3, 2023

Welcome back. It’s release day for the Hero Arts April 2023 My Monthly Hero Kit release. You should have arrived here from Channin’s blog. Our release for April is a fun, eclectic mix of florals and mixed media! This Premium Kit includes a 6″ x 8″ stamp set full of elements to mix and match for creating flower clusters, vases filled with blooms, and interesting patterns – either in the background or right on the flowers and vases themselves! Two red rubber cling stamps add even more pattern options.

There are dies to cut out all of the elements, including the messages. An exclusive washi tape with a handwritten script pattern can be added to your design or on your envelopes, and four Core Ink cubes round out the items also available in the Classic version of this kit. The star of this upgraded Premium Kit are the Fancy Dies to cut out vases, greenery, and blooms. Optiona for die and color combinations are endless! Decorate the vases with the stamps, or use the fun doodle stencil included. For a final element, a great set of enamel stickers, which match the fun & funky collage theme of this kit release!

PREMIUM
• Clear Stamp Set, 6″ x 8″
• 20 Coordinating Dies
• 20 Flowers and Vases Fancy Dies
• Doodles Stencil, 6″ x 6″
• 2 Background Texture Cling Stamps, 2.25″ x 3″ each
• 4 Ink Cubes (Bermuda, Butter Bar, Green Apple, Crimson Core Ink)
• Fancy Script Washi Tape
• Enamel Stickers

Premium Kit: $107 Value for $49.99

Pre-order your kit today  – we estimate kit shipping will begin Friday, April 7th and continue throughout the following week. Also remember you can subscribe to the kit each month so you never miss it. 

For my card today I used the beautiful stencil included in the premium kit along with ink colors which are also in the premium kit. In the tutorial you will see just how easy it is to create with this stencil to get a beautiful background for your cards.

 

This is such a happy spring card. And let’s not forget about the enamel stickers included. How fun are those?

 

I really am smitten with how this card came out.  is the tutorial for this card. You can watch it here or over on my Youtube channel mzdanajoy.

Let’ not forget about my bonus card. I love using these transfer sheets from Hero Arts. They take your cardmaking to the next level. Now for this card, I ink blended Hero Arts Arctic, Paradise and Bermuda inks as a base for my transfer sheets. Transfer sheets are the Hero Arts Collage Backgrounds. Look how fantastic this background is and so easy. This transfer sheet looks like it was inspired by New York City street grid.

Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero Kit

 

To add interest to the card, I pulled out my Hero Arts Luggage Fancy Dies to use with my NY inspired card. I mean I love a good trip to the city. That adorable bottom suitcase has beautiful line details from the Hero Arts texture cling stamp included in the kit.

The adventure awaits sentiment is from the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit August 2022. That’s right, pull out your older kits and use them with newly released products.

Okay, let’s chat about giveaways. We will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, April 9th at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

Next on the hop is Emily. Good luck everyone and I’ll see you back here soon.

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Hero Arts April MMH Countdown

March 31, 2023

Hey everyone. It’s the Hero Arts April MMH Countdown.  This month’s kits are oh so super cute. Get ready for your spring and summer cards! With fabulous dies and wonderful stencils your cards are going to bloom.

 

Hero Arts April MMH Countdown

 

My Get Well Soon card is really going to brighten up someone’s day. Look at those lovely flowers.

 

And let’s not forget the sparkle. I mean all cards need a little sparkle don’t they?

Release day for the Hero Arts MMH Kits is Monday April 3rd at 1:00 PM EST. Make sure to come back to check out my cards for release day. Thanks for checking out my Hero Arts April MMH Countdown post.

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My Monthly Hero March 2023 – Eat Your Fruits and Veggies

March 6, 2023

Hey everyone. Welcome to the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero for March 2023. We are fruits and veggie inspired this month. You should have arrived here from Channin’s blog. Take a trip to the farmer’s market with our March My Monthly Hero release. We have fruits and veggies galore! Our Classic Kit includes a 6×8 stamp set loaded with various fruits that are fun to color, fruit-themed puns and some everyday messages as well. Use these stamps alone, or pair them with a fabulous fruit-themed 6×6 cling background stamp. Also included is a packet of the most adorable little clay fruit, great for shaker cards or to use as embellishments. The kit is rounded out with an ink cube and a generous amount of watercolor paper and cardstock.

 

CLASSIC
• Clear Stamp Set, 6″ x 8″
• 10 Coordinating Dies
• Fruit Cling Stamp, 6″ x 6″
• Intens-ified Black Ink Cube
• Clay Fruit Embellishments
• 2 Sheets each of Kiwi and Coral Cardstock, 5.5″ x 8.5″
• 5 Sheets of Watercolor Paper, 4.25″ x 5.5″

 

I have a tutorial for you sharing how this card came together. I REALLY love how it turned out in the rainbow colors. All products will be listed below for your shopping convenience.

 

Can you see those adorable clay fruit embellishments? Oh so darn fun!

Hero Arts My Monthly Hero March 2023

Here is the tutorial. You can watch it here or over on my Youtube channel mzdanajoy. Affiliate links have been used at no cost to you.

I have a bonus card for you today. This card was made using the Hero arts Produce Labels Stamp & Cut XL. For a berry cute card, the perfect colors for the entire card were Hero Arts Cherry, Pale Tomato and Crimson. By adding just a touch of dimension with the Hero Arts Cobblestone Stencil along with Hero Arts Sand Core ink.

Hero Arts Produce Labels Stamp & Cut XL

 

Let’s talk giveaways.We will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, March 12th at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week. The Hero Arts My Monthly Hero for March 2023 release is a perfect for all your spring and summer cards. Next on the hop is Emily. I can’t wait for you to see what she has created.

 

 


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Hero Arts My Monthly Hero March 2023 Countdown

March 4, 2023

Hey everyone. It’s countdown time for the new Hero Art My Monthly Hero. Not sure if you have seen the new neon watercolors from Hero Arts! WOW WOW WOW they are beautiful. My 80’s heart is loving these watercolors.

 

Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Countdown

Pair these watercolors up with the March My Monthly Hero and you will be making cards that POP!

 

I mean, check out how bright and beautiful these colors are.

Make sure to swing back by here on Monday March 6th at 1:00 PM EST to see another card made with the kit plus a bonus card.

For a chance to win a March 2023 My Monthly Hero Kit before you can buy it, leave a comment here and every Countdown to Creativity post to be entered to win!

First thing Monday morning, one lucky winner randomly drawn from comments left across all countdown posts, will be announced on the Hero Arts blog. The more you comment, the more chances to win. Good luck!

 

21 Comments CATEGORIES // Hero Arts, watercolor

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It’s countdown day for the next @heroarts My Mon It’s countdown day for the next @heroarts My Monthly Hero kits. Both the classic and premium kit will be available this Monday!! Set your alarm to grab yours. 

Or even better, start a subscription! You will receive your kit automatically each month. You will never have to worry about missing out. 

See you back here Monday! 

#heroarts #heroartsmymonthlyhero #cardmakingideas #cardmakers #cardkit
I'm so EXCITED!!! It's release day for the new @he I'm so EXCITED!!! It's release day for the new @heroarts Summer Catalog for 2023 and it's AWESOME!! There are new products in the CommUNITY line that I'm super happy about and even more amazing products to play with.

The blog hop is now live so join us and hop around. There really is so much inspiration for this release that you don't want to miss. And let's not forget the giveaway. So make sure to head on over to my blog where the hop has started. I also have links to all the products.

Thanks @heroarts for making my heart happy with your amazing releases. So proud to be a part of the family.

#heroarts #cardmaking #heroartsstamps #cardmakers #cardmakersofinstgram  #sharehandmadecards #sharehandmadehappiness #newrelease
Sweet treats are on the blog. I loved using this g Sweet treats are on the blog. I loved using this gum ball machine die from @heroarts. My husband have this same type of gum ball machine in his office. I used to have it in my office when I worked. 

Head on over to my blog for all the details. Have a great Saturday everyone! 

#heroarts #diecutting #gumballmachine #cardmaking #cardmakingismysuperpower #cardmakerofinstagram
Happy Friday everyone! I'm back with a tutorial sh Happy Friday everyone! I'm back with a tutorial showing how to make fast and easy cards when you already have images colored. These cards were so fun to make and making multiples would be a breeze.

The link for the tutorial is in my bio. Please leave any comments under the tutorial if you would like me to make more cards like this or to share fast and easy backgrounds for your next card. 

#cardmaking #cardmakingfun #cardmakingideas #cardmakinghobby #cardmakingvideo #cardmakingismysuperpower #heroarts #heroartsink #heroartsstamps #heroartsdies
I’m so pleased to have @carrie_ingram_triner as I’m so pleased to have @carrie_ingram_triner as this month’s @heroarts CommUNITY guest. Carrie is such a light in this crafting community and her talent is endless. 

Please check out her cards and her bio on the Hero Arts blog. You will be glad you did. 

Thanks Carrie for your amazing work. Keep doing great things!! 

#heroarts #heroartsunitycollection #heroartsstamps #cardmaking #cardmakers
Hey everyone. Today is an exciting day. I’m on t Hey everyone. Today is an exciting day. I’m on the @heroarts blog today with a tutorial. I’ll work you through the steps to creat this rainbow z-fold card as well as showing you how to stretch your stamps.

Head on over to the Hero Arts blog for the link to the tutorial. Also I have the list of supplies I used on the blog an the Hero Arts YouTube channel. The link to the tutorial is in my bio.

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Morning everyone. I have a card for you today. Thi Morning everyone. I have a card for you today. This adorable image is from @heroarts called You’re Dynamite Bundle. These roller skates remind me of my childhood for sure. The Starlight Rays stencil also from Hero Arts was the perfect background for my skates.

To switch thing up on your cards, try stenciling onto sand or kraft cardstock. It really does give your card a different look. I have all the products used for this card over on my blog. You can find the link in my bio

Have a wonderful day everyone.

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Completed the Clever Poppy Home Sweet Home embroid Completed the Clever Poppy Home Sweet Home embroidery piece. This piece was so relaxing to complete. The stitches are for beginner embroiders and were easy to complete. 

One of my favorite stitches is the french knot and there were plenty to practice with on this piece. Thanks again Julie for your energy and guidance on completing this piece. 

DMC floss colors were 368, 470, 26, 155, 727, 963, 957, 3032 and Iris floss 228. 

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