Hello, and welcome to the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit Blog Hop. If you came from the fabulous Mariana’s blog, you are right on track! Today the creative team girls are sharing some amazing projects to celebrate the release of December My Monthly Hero Kit.
I created a new year card inspired by my Christmas card that I made in October. It was about waiting for Santa to come, and the clock on my card indcated 11:55pm on Christmas Eve.
This time it’s all about New Year’s countdown party – so the clock indicates 00:05 am on January 1st. Does that make sence to you?
How to Make a New Year’s Countdown Party Card using Heat Embossing & Die Cutting
- Stamp the images from the December My Monthly Hero Kit with Versamark Watermark Ink on blue metalic cardstock.
- Heat emboss the images with Ranger Liquid Platinum embossing powder.
- Die cut the images using the coordinating dies from the kit and Cuttlebug diecut machine.
- Die cut the circle out of 4.25″x5.5″ blue metalic cardstock using 3.25″ circle die and mount it on the 4.25″x5.5″ silver glitter cardstock using foam adhesive.
- Mount the die cut images on the bottom of card front using foam adhesive.
- Die cut cheers out of gold cardstock and adhere it on the cardfront using a glue pen.
- Heat emboss the sentiment with Liquid Platinum embossing powder on a piece of blue cardstock and pop it up on the card front using black foam square.
- Create the hands of a clock using gold cardstock and scissors and place them to indicate 00:05 AM.
- Finish off the card by adding some gold stripe on each side.
I just love the party-themed images against the dark blue metalic cardstock. They look so classic and festive at the same time. What do you think?
The December My Monthly Hero Kit is available in limited quantities, and I know they are going to go quickly. Grab yours right HERE, before they are gone! The kit value is $65, and Hero Arts has an amazing deal at $34.99.
This month’s kit includes:
- A 4″x6″ clear stamp set
- A set of 8 coordinating Frame Cuts dies that match the stamp set
- Two Fancy word dies – “cheers” and “party”
- A set of Paper Layering dies for adding a sunburst or sparkler effect
- Fun new gold glitter embossing powder
- Custom washi tape designed for the kit
- A gold Uni-ball Gel Pen
- 4 half sheets of gold foil cardstock
- 2 half sheets of each metallic cardstock: purple, pink, dark blue and antique gold
 Hero Arts Birthday Celebration Stamp Set Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Birthday Celebration Frame Cuts Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts New Year Stamp & Cut Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Cocktail Party Stamp & Cut Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Martini Fancy Die Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Pop The Cork Stencil Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Celebration Words Stencil Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Champagne Stencil Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Confetti Fancy Die Shop at: HA |
There are several optional ADD-ON products – they are also available for purchase on Simon Says Stamp and Ellen Hutson.
Giveaway
Hero Arts is giving away one December My Monthly Hero Kit to one lucky winner. Leave your comments across all of the blogs in the hop by Sunday, December 11 at 11:59pm PT, and the winner will be announced the following week.
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to the amazing Amy’s blog to see what creation she has to inspire you all. Thanks so much for stopping by. Happy hopping!
The Hero Arts Blog
Yana Smakula
Mariana Grigsby
May Park (you’re here!)
Amy Tsuruta
Clare Prezzia
Laura Bassen
Wanda Guess
Lydia Fiedler
Ilina Crouse
Julie Ebersole at Ellen Hutson’s CLASSroom
Shari Carroll at Simon Says Stamp
Libby Hickson
Supplies
I have listed the supplies I used below. I participate in several affiliate programs including Simon Says Stamp(SSS), Ellen Hutson(EH) and Hero Arts(HA). Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you where possible. Thank you so much for your support.
 Hero Arts December 2016 My Monthly Hero Kit Shop at: HA |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Hero Arts Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Versamark Watermark Ink Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Powder Bag Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Cuttlebug Die-Cut Machine Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Hero Arts Snow Layering Papers Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Be Creative Double Sided Tape Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts Circle Infinity Dies Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Scrapbook Adhesives Black Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Ranger Liquid Platinum Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | EH |
 DCWV Glitter Cardstock Shop at: AZ |
 EK Success Foam Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 ZIG Two Way Glue Pen Shop at: SSS | EH |
papertokens
Another splendid card, May. I hope you get to post more wonderful videos soon!!
Dec . 11 . 2016hilhashi
Thanks May! I love your work!
Dec . 10 . 2016Larina Miller
Beautiful card! I love the gold embossing on the dark blue! Thank You for sharing along in this awesome release hop and for a chance to win one of these fabulous kits it is filled with fun goodies!
Dec . 10 . 2016deb theisen
Awesome card! Love it!
Dec . 10 . 2016Adriana Bohusova
The clock idea is cool!
Dec . 10 . 2016Teresa Godines
Beautiful. Love all of your elements. TFS
Dec . 09 . 2016ambecoming
Lots of shimmery party goodness! Thanks so much.
Dec . 08 . 2016Roberta
Great composition elements for the card!
Dec . 08 . 2016Naama
Beautiful card! I love the whimsical images combined with the classy blue and gold. Thank you! 🙂
Dec . 08 . 2016renee milner
What a lovely card! I always want to make New Year cards, but struggle with a design. Yours is great!
Dec . 08 . 2016gretchen n.
What a great idea! And what a classy and fun card!
Dec . 08 . 2016Ina Nelson
Love the detail on your cards. And the card is just fun
Dec . 08 . 2016Shelly
Fabulous card, May!
Dec . 08 . 2016Birgit
What a fabulous card! Love the blue card stock you used.
Dec . 08 . 2016Marcela I. Alvarez
wow! you have so amazing creativity! very well done!
Dec . 08 . 2016Hsin-Yi
I love the clock on both Christmas card and New Year card! Great idea! Thank you for sharing!
Dec . 07 . 2016Kris in Alaska
That is a totally FABULOUS card!
Dec . 07 . 2016Tammy B
Great card! Love the clock idea.
Dec . 07 . 2016Carissa Brownlee
Didn’t catch the clock on first look, but on second look, wow interesting choice. And that glittery cardstock is just YUMMY.
Dec . 07 . 2016Linda
Stunning work! Really effective showcase of the new kit!
Dec . 07 . 2016Sandy Small
I thought your clock made sense!
Dec . 07 . 2016Marisela Delgado
Cute card! Love the clock detail.
Dec . 07 . 2016Johanna M
What a great card! I love the clock idea, and that shimmery cardstock looks gorgeous.
Dec . 07 . 2016Attard Judie
Love the clock dial! Beautiful card!
Dec . 07 . 2016Michele W
Neat clock and I love that blue sparkle cardstock. Perfect for a New Year’s card. Thanks for sharing!
Dec . 07 . 2016