DECEMBER 2021 My Monthly Hero Kit | Hero Arts

Hello, my friends!

The December 2021 My Monthly Hero kit is live!  So I can finally share a couple of cards featuring the new kit. This month's kit is all about cities and neighborhoods. Perfect for those moving, traveling, missing you, thinking of you friendship cards, and many more themes. This month's theme also reminds me of how much I miss traveling and seeing different cities. 

For this card, I stamped the background using Unicorn Pigment Ink onto Pitch Black Cardstock and heat embossed the lines with White Detail Embossing Powder. I then fussy cut a roofline and attached this city scene to the ink blended card panel that I had blended out the sunrise using the inks included in the kit. The sentiment was stamped out using an Intens-ified Black Ink Pad with a few stamps from the included stamp set. To finish I added a few sparkly sequins.

For this next card, I made the entire background panel using the full stamped image that I cut to A2 size. I repeated the same process to stamp the background using Unicorn Pigment Ink onto Pitch Black Cardstock and heat embossed the lines with White Detail Embossing Powder. I then chose one of the little houses and stamped the house using a red piece of cardstock, fussy cut it, and glued it to a strip of paper that I had stamped out another sentiment from the included set.  I then used foam tape to add the house and sentiment onto the card panel. 

To finish, I added the hey! using the same Intens-ified Black Ink Pad and then used the coordinating bubble die from the included die set and popped it in place. Finally, trimmed down the entire panel and added it to the card base. 

Looking at this card now, I realized I forgot to add some bling😱! I never do that!!! Shhh, don't tell anyone... it's our secret!

Just a reminder for all My Monthly Hero subscribers. You have the opportunity to add extra items, including but not limited to add-ons, to your kit shipments with no additional shipping charges for those in the US. Simply log in to your Hero Arts store account and place your order by 11:59am PT on Thursday, December 9th to take advantage of this offer. International subscribers receive a discounted shipping rate for both the kit and any add-ons. If you are not subscribed already make sure you do so you don't miss out next time!

Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 💖

SUPPLIES

December 2021 MMH Shop at: HA	Pitch Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS | HA	Dove White Shop at: SSS | HA	Intens-ified Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA	Unicorn Pigment Ink Shop at: SSS | HBS | HA
White Detail Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | HA	Precision Glue Shop at: SSS | HA	Ink Blending Brushes Shop at: SSS | HA	Original Misti Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB | HBS	Magic Powder Bag Shop at: SSS
Embellishment Wand Shop at: SSS | SK	Black Triangle Tray Shop at: SSS | SK	Majestic Fusion Shop at: SSS | SK	Black Foam Dots 1/4" Shop at: HBS

To make supplies easy for you to find, I have linked them above. If something is no longer available I will link to a similar product. Affiliate links may be used depending on the product linked. Please help support my blog by using these links while shopping at no additional cost to you. For more information about the affiliates I use, please visit my disclaimer here. Thanks so much for all your support!

Merry Poinsettia Christmas Card | Hero Arts

Hello, my cardmaking friends! Today I am sharing this Merry Poinsettia Christmas Card created with the Merry Poinsettia Bunch Stamp and Dies from Hero Arts.

I have been wanting to experiment with watercolors on Black Watercolor cardstock for a while and thought these poinsettias were the perfect excuse. I used metallic watercolors as I thought they would pop off the black cardstock the best and add more shimmer and shine to the finished project.

To create this card, I stamped out the Poinsettia Bunches twice onto the Black Watercolor Paper using Versamark Ink. I then heat set the lines using Gold Emb. Pwd. Next, I colored in the images and then used the coordinating die to cut out both Poinsettia Bunches. To the back of the bunches, I added foam tape and popped them onto the front of an A2 Black Card Base, and trimmed off any pieces that hung over the edge.

For the sentiment, I heat embossed with the same Gold Emb. Pwd. and trimmed the banner to fit across the entire width of the card front. I then glued the banner to a layer of the gold Glitter Paper Holiday Sparkle paper that was then glued to the front of the card.

For some finishing touches, I added glossy accents to the flower centers and berries and added some gold pearls.

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I hope you enjoyed today's Merry Poinsettia Christmas Card.  I have a busy week ahead but hopefully, I will be back to share more projects with you later this week! Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda💖

SUPPLIES

Merry Poinsettia Bunch Shop at: HA	Merry Poinsettia Bunch Dies Shop at: HA	Precision Glue Shop at: HA	Glitter Paper Holiday Sparkle Shop at: HA	Strathmore Black Mixed Media Shop at: SSS | AMZ
Original Misti Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB | HBS	Magic Powder Bag Shop at: AMZ	VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Gold Rush Emb. Pwd. Shop at: SSS | IO3	Metallic Watercolors Shop at: SSS | PIGM
Gemini Jr. Die-Cutter Shop at: SSS | SB	GUILLOTINE PAPER TRIMMER Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB	GOLD FOIL PEARLS Shop at: SSS | SK	Black Foam Dots 1/4" Shop at: HBS	Glossy Accents Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB | HBS

To make supplies easy for you to find, I have linked them above. If something is no longer available I will link to a similar product. Affiliate links may be used depending on the product linked. Please help support my blog by using these links while shopping at no additional cost to you. For more information about the affiliates I use, please visit my disclaimer here. Thanks so much for all your support!

Merry Christmas Ornament Card | Hero Arts

Hello, my sweet crafty friends.

Today I am sharing this beautiful Merry Christmas Ornament Card featuring a few sets from the Hero Arts Awesome Add-Ons that are still available. If you love heat embossing and a simple design this one is perfect for you.

I began by preparing the Pitch Black Cardstock panel by using an anti-static powder duster. I then stamped out the top and bottom using the first layer of the Color Layering Merry Christmas stamp set with Unicorn Pigment Ink. I then used white embossing powder to heat set the first layer. I repeated the previous step twice to get a good white embossed layer for the next step. Next, line up the top detail layer of the stamps, this time inked the stamp with Versamark ink and then heat set it using gold embossing powder.

Cut out the ornament using the Nesting Circle Infinity Dies. Stamp, heat emboss the top of the ornament, and fussy cut it out. Glue it to the top of the die-cut circle "ornament". Pierce a hole through the top to add the gold thread through later.

Stamp out the background panel using Versamark ink, and heat set it using gold embossing powder. Trim the panel. Attach it to another black panel to create a shadow and to tie the colors together. Now pop the ornament in the center of the panels using foam tape. Secure the gold thread behind the panels. Use foam tape to adhere the embossed panel to a gold piece of Glitter Paper Holiday Sparkle cardstock cut to A2 size and then attach it to the card base.

Finish off the card by adding a few gold pearls and a bow to the top of the ornament as a finishing touch. 

I hope you got some inspiration for your Holiday cards today. Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 😊

SUPPLIES

Color Layering Merry Christmas Shop at: HA	Candy Canes Bold Prints Shop at: HA	Nesting Circle Infinity Dies Shop at: HA	Pitch Black Cardstock Shop at: HA	Glitter Paper Holiday Sparkle Shop at: HA
Unicorn Pigment Ink Shop at: SSS | HA	Precision Glue Shop at: HA	Neenah Solar White 110lbs Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	Magic Powder Bag Shop at: AMZ	New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB
Gemini Jr. Die-Cutter Shop at: SSS | SB	GUILLOTINE PAPER TRIMMER Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB	GOLD RUSH EMB. PWD. Shop at: SSS | IO3	Arctic White Emb.Pwd. Shop at: SSS | IO3	GOLD FOIL PEARLS Shop at: SSS | SK

To make supplies easy for you to find, I have linked them above. If something is no longer available I will link to a similar product. Affiliate links may be used depending on the product linked. Please help support my blog by using these links while shopping at no additional cost to you. For more information about the affiliates I use, please visit my disclaimer here. Thanks so much for all your support!

Christmas Present Card Set | My Monthly Hero Kit for NOVEMBER 2021 | Hero Arts

Hello, my friends!

I am back again today with a second blog post, this time for my first post as an official team member of the Hero Arts Global Team! YAY!!!💃

My cards feature the My Monthly Hero Kit for NOVEMBER 2021 which is already SOLD OUT! What!?! Can you believe it?! Wow, that went fast, so I hope you were one of the lucky ones to get your hands on one. Also, remember there are the Awesome Add-Ons that are still available! I will be sharing a few more cards throughout the month using them as well. So let's get on with sharing these fun cards.

The idea behind this card set was to make the cards look like Christmas presents. All the cards came together using the same process, I will explain the first card and then share the differences along the way so I am not repeating myself.

For this first card, I pieced together the Santa. 

• To his hat, I used pieces of white glitter paper. 
• Stamped the sentiment on his hat using Intensified Black Ink. 
• Added color to his nose and cheeks using RV10 Copic marker.
• Added white gel pen details, and drew tiny eyelashes with a black detail pen.
• Tied the Holiday Twine onto the Hat Loop.

For the card base and panel.

• Stamp the Merry Christmas Sentiment on the card panel using Versamark Ink.
• Then rub the surface of the card using perfect pearls confetti white to give it a hint of shine.
• Trim a couple of pieces of white glitter paper cardstock to create the illusion of the ribbon tied onto the present (whatever width you like). 
• Trim panel. 
• Pop Santa over where the area the "ribbon" crosses on the bow.
• Attach to the card base using a foam tape layer.

For the Snowman, the only unique difference here is that I used the inside earpiece of the deer antler die-cut to create a nose for "Frosty".

To the background, I used the lined stamp to stamp out the line on a green piece of cardstock using the Green Apple Mini Reactive Ink. 

For the Reindeer Card, I stamped the background again with the Dots stamp with Versmark Ink and added the Perfect Pearls over top. For the "ribbon" I used silver glitter cardstock.

To the nose, I added some Glossy Accents and then sprinkled Fine Glitter over the top while it was still wet. The antlers also have a layer of glitter using the Sparkle Clear Lacquer Pen.

And finally last Elf Card. The difference here is in the background as I used both stamps and two different colors.

Added details include gold and silver gelly pen details, and white gem stickers to the points on the hat.

I hope this set of Christmas Present Card Set featuring the My Monthly Hero Kit inspired you. There are so many possibilities for these darling dies. I can't wait to see what you all make with this kit! Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions. I am always happy to help!

Also, a reminder for all My Monthly Hero subscribers. You have the opportunity to add extra items, including but not limited to add-ons, to your kit shipments with no additional shipping charges. Simply log in to your Hero Arts store account and place your order by 11:59am PT on Thursday, November 4 to take advantage of this offer. If you are not subscribed already make sure you do so you don't miss out next time!

To make supplies easy for you to find, I have linked them above. If something is no longer available I will link to a similar product. Affiliate links may be used depending on the product linked. Please help support my blog by using these links while shopping at no additional cost to you. For more information about the affiliates I use, please visit my disclaimer here. Thanks so much for all your support!

Dogwood Thank You Card - using Zig Clean Color Brushes + Stamping

Hello everyone!

Today I want to show you how easy it was to create this beautiful watercolored  Dogwood Thank You Card. Recently received some Zig Clean Clean Color Brushes and thought I would experiment with them and this is the result!

I was very please with how easy it was to do and wanted to share with you how you could obtain the same or similar results. As you will see my water colouring isn't perfect, and that is totally OK with me, but I still think the results are beautiful! ;)

To show you how I have recorded a really short process video.

To watch it on You Tube click → HERE!

Hope you were inspired today by my quick Dogwood Thank You Card using Zig Clean Color Brushes and Stamping Technique! Once you give this a try you will see what I mean. Oh and just one more important thing make sure you use WATER COLOUR paper or you maybe disappointed!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

SUPPLIES

To make supplies easy to find, I have linked them below. If something I used is no longer available I will link to a similar product. Affiliate links may be used depending on the product. Your purchases help keep my blog running, so thanks in advance for the support!

Hero Arts Dogwood Woodblock Stamp Shop at: AMZ	Hero Arts Stamp And Cuts THANKS Coordinating Set Shop at: SSS	Canson XL WATERCOLOR PAPER 9x12 140lb Pad Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Vellum Value Pack 8.5"X11" 50/Pkg Shop at: AMZ	Kuretake Zig CLEAN COLOR 60+ 80 SET Real Brush Shop at: SSS | AMZ
Hero Arts Water MIST SPRAY BOTTLE Mister Shop at: SSS	Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Shop at: SSS | AMZ	VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad Shop at: SSS | AMZ	WOW Embossing Powder GOLD RICH ULTRA HIGH Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Black & Decker HG1300 Dual Temperature Heat Gun Shop at: AMZ
Sizzix Big Shot Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Sizzix Big Shot Kick STANDARD CUTTING PADS Shop at: SSS	Sizzix Big Shot Magnetic Platform Shop at: AMZ	3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Pretty Pink Posh 6MM METALLIC GOLD CUPPED Sequins PPP027 Shop at: SSS
EK Success Craft Tweezers Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Silhouette Pick Me Up Tool Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Elmers X-Acto 12” Base Guillotine Shop at: AMZ	Martha Stewart Crafts Scoring Board 12x12 Shop at: AMZ