Welcome to the Hero Arts September 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit Blog Hop. If you came from the amazing llina’s blog, you are right on track! To celebrate a release of September 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit, I created two cards with a stamped background.
For my first card, I created my own stamped background using the sunflower images from the main kit. I only used the bottom layer with non-traditional sunflower color to create my own unique look of the floral background.
FYI, I used the following ink colors: Raspberry Jam, Soft Pink, and Limestone. To add some details, I added some white dots on the center of each flower using a white gel pen. Then I filled in the gaps with some tiny dots using the Grapevine marker from Altenew Artist Markers Set A.
I stamped the sentiment from Hero Arts Thanksgiving Table Stamp Set on a piece of white cardstock with black ink then I drew some square frame around the sentiment with a black pen. I finished off my card by cutting out my sentiment and popped it up on the card front using foam tape.
For the second card, I stamped the vine image from Hero Arts Vine Pattern Bold Prints Stamp with Soft Brown ink on an A2 sized Earth Layering Paper.
Then I stamped the leaves from Hero Arts Color Layering Squirrel Stamp Set in soft brown. After adding some dots between the images, I added the sentiment to finish off my card.
September 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit (Shop at Hero Arts)
September 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit
The September 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit is available in limited quantities for a limited time – once it’s gone, it’s gone. So grab yours right HERE, before they are gone! The kit value is $70, and Hero Arts has an amazing deal at $34.99.
This month’s kit includes:
- 1 6″ x 8″ Color Layering Clear Stamp Set
- 8 Coordinating Frame cuts
- 5 Ink cubes (Butter Bar, Cup O’ Joe, Orange Soda, Pumpkin Pie and Tangerine)
- 3 Brass sunflower charms
- 2 Brass leaf charms
- 2 5.5″ x 8.5″ Pumpkin Vellum 30lb
- 2 5.5″ x 8.5″ Moonrock Cardstock 80lb
Giveaway
Hero Arts is giving away one September 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit as a prize to one blog reader. Leave your comments across all of the blogs in the hop by Monday 9/11 at 11:59 PM and the winner will be announced the following week.
Add-on Products (See more at Hero Arts)
Add-on Collection
There are several optional Add-on products – they are also available for purchase on Simon Says Stamp and Ellen Hutson.
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to the amazing Michelle’s blog to see what creation she has to inspire you all. That’s all for today. Happy crafting!
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.
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Hero Arts White Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Wagner Embossing Heat Tool Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Versamark Watermark Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Hero Arts Soft Pink Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Teflon Bone Folder Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Altenew Artist Markers Set A Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 3M Foam Tape 1/2 Inch Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Hero Arts Black Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Hero Arts Soft Brown Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Altenew Glue Tape Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Original MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Hero Arts Ultra Clean Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Hero Arts Earth Layering Paper Shop at: SSS | HA |
 T-Square Ruler Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Vine Pattern Bold Prints Stamp Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Color Layering Squirrel Stamp Set Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Thanksgiving Table Stamp Set Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Raspberry Jam Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Hero Arts Snow Layering Papers Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Altenew Limestone Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Uni-Ball White Gel Pen Shop at: SSS | C9 | EH |
Ann K.
Very nice pink floral background! Thank you…
Sep . 08 . 2017Karen L K
Very nice cards! I like that you creatively made the sunflowers non traditional colors, they look great. That vine looks super nice too. The more I see it used the more I like it.
Sep . 08 . 2017Dawn Jones
I love the background stamp. It is way to pretty to hide in the back, thanks for making it a focal point.
Sep . 08 . 2017Marie Siler
I love that you used non-traditional colors for the sunflowers. It shows the flexibility of this kit.
Sep . 08 . 2017Brandy Duncan
Love your designs, especially your pink sunflowers. TFS your gorgeous designs.
Sep . 08 . 2017Joanne Milano
Love the untraditional colors on the pink card
Sep . 08 . 2017Kathy Mc
May, both cards are just lovely, but I’m really in love with the color combo on your first one. Your dotting technique really adds to the design.
Sep . 07 . 2017Martha Berry
Ahhhh, love May’s signature dotty background! I wish I had enough courage to try it, but I don’t know if I could get the spacing so even. Both cards are just terrific and I can’t possibly choose a favorite!
Sep . 07 . 2017Katy
Love the background stamps. They just make the card more interesting. Love this release.
Sep . 07 . 2017Terri
I love the pink card!! Wow!! So many options with this set!!
Sep . 07 . 2017Carol Casavant
Love your cards and the Sunflower stamp…!!😊😊
Sep . 07 . 2017Gin K.
Lovely cards, I like your style! thanks for sharing.
Sep . 07 . 2017~Gin K,~
Ann Eslinger
VERY different use of the sunflowers. I really like it, and I always appreciate seeing how stamp sets can be made to be even more versatile. Thanks
Sep . 06 . 2017Kris Reeves
I love the cat add on set!
Sep . 06 . 2017Leena Björk
Ooooo…… I love your cards! Really beautiful!
Sep . 06 . 2017MelissaF
Beautiful cards, love the unusual pink sunflower stamped background, and the pretty vines background is such a pretty pattern too.
Sep . 06 . 2017Gail Anderson
Love the backgrounds of both cards!
Sep . 06 . 2017Joyce Soo Hoo
May, you are so taleted. You make such beautiful cards.
Sep . 06 . 2017Denise Bryant
Beautiful cards! Love your color combos!
Sep . 06 . 2017Renee C
I love this kit!
Sep . 06 . 2017Greta H
Beautiful cards from this wonderful kit!
Sep . 06 . 2017Berina
Beautiful cards May. I love the vine pattern card. Such pretty colors.
Sep . 06 . 2017pam
nice cards
Sep . 06 . 2017dpglasser
Beautiful cards!
Sep . 06 . 2017tsurutadesigns1
WOW!!! Love both of your cards but that first one…super LOVE.
Sep . 06 . 2017