Welcome to the Hero Arts January 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit Blog Hop. If you came from the amazing Laurie Willison’s blog, you are right on track!
To celebrate a release of January 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit, I created a fun Valentine’s day card using the Love Bandit stamp set and Window on Love Confetti fancy die.
I started by ink blending around the edge of a piece of A2 paper out of Hero Arts Blush Mix Layering Paper with Hero Arts Inks: Dark Quartz and Orange Soda. Then I die cut a frame using Window on Love Confetti Fancy Die out of white paper, and mounted it on the inked panel using 3M foam tape.
Next, I stamped the raccoon image from the Love Bandit stamp set with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink, colored it with Copic markers and fussy cut the image with scissors.
I heat embossed the sentiment from the Love Bandit stamp set with Hero Arts white embossing powder on a piece of Altenew Lagoon Paper, and cut the sentiment into a thin strip, and mounted it on the card front along with my raccoon image.
I finished off my card by adding black gemstones on the love frame die cut to give some interest. Don’t you just love the shadow under the frame?
January 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit (Shop at Hero Arts)
January 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit
The January 2018 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 nearly $62, and Hero Arts has an amazing deal at $34.99.
This month’s kit includes:
- 4″ x 6″ Layered on Love Clear Stamp Set
- Four Coordinating dies
- 4 ink cubes (Passion Flower, Navy, Red Royal and Mulled Wine)
- 2 5″x7″ Shizen decorative paper
- 1 5.5″x8.5″ Stardream Coral Cardstock
- 1 5.5″x8.5″ Stardream Rose Quartz Cardstock
- 1 5.5″x8.5″ Stardream Kunzite Cardstock
- Heart Sequins Mix 1.5 oz
- Pink Prisma Embossing Powder 0.5 oz
Giveaway
Hero Arts is giving away one January 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit as a prize to one blog reader. Leave your comments across all of the blogs in the hop by Sunday, January 14th 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 items – they are also available for purchase on Simon Says Stamp and Ellen Hutson. Click HERE to buy all of the add-on products to enjoy savings.
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to the amazing Janette Kausen’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.
 Hero Arts Love Bandit Stamp Set Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Window on Love Confetti Fancy Die Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Dark Quartz Ink Shop at: HA | SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts Butter Bar to Orange Soda Ink Shop at: HA | SSS | EH |
 Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 EK Success Cutter Bee Scissors Shop at: SSS | EH |
 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 |
 Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Powder Bag Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts Snow Layering Papers Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Copic Sketch Markers Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Hero Arts Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Uni-Ball White Gel Pen Shop at: SSS | PS | EH |
 Hero Arts Blush Mix Layering Papers Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Spellbinders Platinum Diecut Machine Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 3M Foam Tape 1/2 Inch Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Altenew Lagoon Cardstock Shop at: AN |
Mandy Emerton
Such a happy card.
Jan . 08 . 2018barbara lassiter
Your card is so cute and adorable. This raccoon is much cuter than the one’s that used to raid our trash. 🙂
Jan . 08 . 2018Karen Hale
Splendid card design and colors and so fun with that little love bandit!
Jan . 08 . 2018Chrissy
Oh, May! This is too cute!!! Beautiful, fun, and cheerful design – thanks so much for sharing a smile!
Jan . 08 . 2018Connie
I just said,”Ahhhh” when I saw this. I love it.
Jan . 08 . 2018Tara Prince
Such a beautiful background!
Jan . 08 . 2018Isabelle
Your card is fantastic ! I love the soft color of the background making the heart in the raccoon’s paws pop-up. It’s really a great card.
Jan . 08 . 2018Billie A
Oh I love the look of your card. The raccoon is just too cute and perfect for the heart die. I love this card.
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Jan . 08 . 2018Karen Arana
I Love all the pieces on this set and the add-ons. I can’t decided for only one. I’m excited to get my kit asap. Your card is beautiful, that background is really lovely.
Jan . 08 . 2018Marlene Twilley
That raccoon on the heart background is so darn cute.
Jan . 08 . 2018SarahC
Cute. Love that raccoon and the heart background is beautiful.
Jan . 08 . 2018Sue D
I like the cut out heart background for this cute raccoon.
Jan . 08 . 2018Joy
Love your card! The soft colors are so pretty, and that die is fabulous!
Jan . 08 . 2018Donna Ligon
Love the colors and the card is adorable!
Jan . 08 . 2018Julie
Fun hop! I love the layering rose add-on stamp set in this release.
Jan . 08 . 2018Jennifer Forster
So, so cute! Love the way you backed the hearts with pink – the raccoon is adorable!
Jan . 08 . 2018Cristina (@cristinascrap)
I love the intricate die cut! Such a pretty card!
Jan . 08 . 2018Kati Caprara
Love your sweet little raccoon card and the background is just gorgeous!! Thanks for the inspiration! And thanks for sharing!
Jan . 08 . 2018Dee Earnshaw
OOH this card is so cute – love the background and the cute critter
Jan . 08 . 2018Denise Kasbohm
So pretty! I love how you used the heart die as a background.
Jan . 08 . 2018Krystal Showalter
So adorable and perfect for so many different ages. Every single time I come to your blog, I have a million ideas bouncing around in my head after seeing your projects.
Jan . 08 . 2018Lady Gray
I love the colors you used and the ombré effect from the center outward. Beautiful card, love this’d!
Jan . 08 . 2018Marcia Scantlin
How quickly we forget about Christmas. Love that heart die.
Jan . 08 . 2018Isabelle
Your card is beautiful ! I love raccoons, they are so cute.
Jan . 08 . 2018