Good afternoon! It’s the first Monday of the month which means it’s release time for the June My Monthly Hero kit from Hero Arts!! And this is, hands-down, my most favorite kit ever!! The June kit is now available for purchase at Hero Arts but once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good so make sure to head over and shop soon!
Remember you can also subscribe to the kit so you’ll never miss one again! Plus you can add other items to your order and take advantage of the free kit shipping!! 😉
The June kit contains:
- 6″ x 8″ Clear Stamp Set
- 12 Coordinating Frame Cuts4
- Ink Cubes (Deep Ocean, Summer Sky, Soft Sky, Soft Granite)
- Sand Embossing Powder 0.5 oz
- Sea Foam Shimmer Spray 1 fl oz
- Beach Enamel Stickers
The kit value is nearly $72, an amazing deal at $34.99!
And there are several optional add-on items this month including one MUST-HAVE gorgeous frame die! Here’s a closer look at the add-ons:
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I shared two cards this weekend on the Hero Arts blog using kit items and add-on items and you can find more information on them here and here.
As you can see my first cards were pretty involved so I decided to go in a very CAS direction for today’s cards. I loved the versatility of this kit and that you can easily go from hello greetings to sympathy cards. I love kits that offer lots of options!
I started by blending soft sky ink onto a piece of white cardstock. Then I added a little summer sky ink blending to the top of the panel. I trimmed it down and adhered it to a white card base.
Next I stamped the solid cloud layer with white pigment ink. Then I stamped the second layer over it with soft sky ink. Finally I added the sea birds and the sentiment with soft granite ink.
My second card just features some simple stamping! I stamped the solid cloud layer onto white cardstock with soft sky ink and then stamped the second layer with summer sky. Without reinking I immediately stamped the layer onto the highest cloud for second generation stamping. I reinked the layer, stamped it once on scratch paper, and then stamped the cloud on the right. I love how it looks like the lighter clouds are highlighted with hints of the darker ink!
To finish the card I stamped the sea birds and sentiment again in soft granite ink. Again a very CAS card but perfect for a sympathy card.
This kit is amazing and I’m guessing it will be a sell-out for sure! Head over to Hero Arts and snag yours now!!
To celebrate the release Hero Arts is giving away one kit as a prize to one blog reader selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop so make sure you leave a comment at each hop stop for the most chances to win! If you win and have already purchased the kit you will be reimbursed! Please your comments before 11:59PM EST on Sunday, June 10th! Here’s a list of all the stops on the hop:
- The Hero Arts Blog
- Jennifer McGuire
- Jenn Shurkus
- Laurie Willison
- Lydia Fiedler
- Nichol Spohr
- Wanda Guess
- Amy Tsuruta
- Clare Prezzia
- Emily Midgett
- Ilina Crouse
- Janette Kausen
- Jessica Frost-Ballas –> You are here!
- Libby Hickson
- Yana Smakula
- Michelle Short
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Beautiful cards, love the CAS style and that sand embossing powder, those clouds …. love this kit!
Beautiful cards and such a lovely colors.
Hi Jessica,
Your cards are so cute!
What a great kit and beautiful cards.
I love all your cards with this kit, Jess, but would not have thought to use it for sympathy cards. The two you made are so beautiful though and so perfect! TFS!
All of these cards are beautiful. This is a great kit!
the sympathy card was fantastic.
My two favorites are the Waving Hello, and first of the sympathy cards. AMAZING!
Wonderful cards! And a wonderful kit! I live by the shore, and I’m always trying to make realistic looking waves on cards and layouts – these stamps are perfect!
Really pretty! I love the sky – so gorgeous with the softness of the birds flying
Those are beautiful, this kit is wonderful. I need to get myself over to the beach soon.
Beautiful cards, the sympathy ones are always ones you wish you didn’t need, but those are beautiful and serene.
I love your cards, especially the sympathy ones. Those can be so difficult to make. Thanks for the great examples!
This is my favorite Hero Arts kit EVER! I have already placed an order for myself and my daughter. I can’t wait to get my hands on it and play with it. The kit contents seem so well thought out. Looking forward to trying out the sand embossing powder. I love all the sentiments too!
Beautiful cards! 🙂 I really like that sand embossing powder!
Great ideas bwith these stamps.
Love your cards, I would never have thought to use this kit for sympathy cards, but they are just perfect!
Jess, I always look forward to seeing what you have created. And as always, I love all your cards. They are stunning. I too love the way you created the Sympathy card. TFS 🙂
Nice work! The sympathy card is beautiful! I love your artistic talent, thanks for sharing!
Your cards are amazing; you are so talented. This kit is right up my alley; I love summertime.
Beautiful cards–I especially love the sympathy cards so serene and lovely!
I really love your CAS cards! So beautiful and we need that simplicity! They bring an understated elegance. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us!!
I loved the cards you shared this weekend, so I made sure to check your blog today.
I would certainly never wish anybody dead, but if they were going to get those sympathy cards… I just don’t know. They are beautiful!
Your cards are beautiful. so happy to see a sympathy card featured.