June 2023 My Monthly Hero Blog Hop and Giveaway

Welcome to the June Hero Arts My Monthly Hero blog hop and giveaway! The kits and add ons this month are incredible! Read to the end for giveaway information and links to the other designers in the hop.

Our June release features a Color Layering stamp set that captures the magical play of light on the ocean at sunset. The Classic Kit includes a 6″ x 8″ stamp set featuring this HeroScape scene, including images to add embellishments, such a dock, a lighthouse and sea birds. There are coordinating dies, as well as a beautiful oval window die to set the beach scene. The Classic Kit is rounded out with four ink cubes in perfect sunset colors, and six sheets of watercolor paper.

Our June release features a Color Layering stamp set that captures the magical play of light on the ocean at sunset. This Premium Kit includes a 6″ x 8″ stamp set featuring this HeroScape scene, including images to add embellishments, such a dock, a lighthouse and sea birds. There are coordinating dies, as well as a beautiful oval window die to set the beach scene. The list of items also available in the Classic Kit is rounded out with four ink cubes in perfect sunset colors, and six sheets of watercolor paper. The highlight of our upgraded Premium Kit items is a fun three-piece stencil set for creating a seashell background. Or cut out the stenciled shells as individual project elements! There are embellishments galore, including both custom sequins and enamel stickers. The Premium Kit is capped off with a tub of a gorgeous, brand new iridescent embossing powder. Try this powder on both light and dark cardstocks for varying results!

1. Stamp the color layering stamp from the Classic Kit using Taffy Reactive Ink, Azalea Core Ink and Lemon Drop Reactive Ink.

Allow ink to dry and stamp over the reflection layer with Embossing and Watermark Ink. Add Sparkle Embossing Powder and Heat Set. Die cut the surf section and cut the horizon with a paper trimmer.

2. Stamp the clouds from the Classic Kit with Taffy Reactive Ink and the sun with Lemon Drop Reactive Ink. Cut out with coordinating dies.

3. Stamp the images from the Classic Kit with Intens-ified Black Ink and cut out.

4. Add Taffy Reactive Ink to the top part of a piece of white cardstock and Root Beer to the bottom. Splatter with white gouache.

5. Stamp and heat emboss the sentiment with White Detail Embossing Powder on Pitch Black cardstock. Cut into a strip.

6. Assemble the card using Precision Glue XL. Adhere the sentiment with foam strip.

Repeat as for the first card using Splash Reactive Ink and Nautical Core Ink.

Once dry, stamp the reflection layer with Embossing and Watermark Ink then add Perfect Pearl Powder over it. Stamp the moon with Granite Core Ink.

Die cut an Arches Infinity Die from white cardstock and layer over scene. Finish with some silver star confetti.

Repeat as for the first card using Lemon Drop and Creamsicle Reactive Ink and Azalea Core Ink. Add an Oval Infinity Die around scene.

The layered scene uses Splash and Lemon Drop Reactive Ink and Nautical Core Ink.

Die cut the Fancy Die twice and adhere together with Precision Glue XL. Color with Copic Markers. Adhere over scene. Stamp sentiment on a scrap of cardstock with Splash Reactive Ink blended on it.

1. Blend over the first layering stencil in the Premium Kit lightly with Paradise Core Ink.

2. Use a heavier hand to blend over the second stencil layer with Paradise Core Ink.

3. Apply Gold Hero Paste over the third stencil and set aside to dry.

4. Heat emboss the sentiment and image from the Classic Kit with Gold Embossing Powder. Cut out with coordinating dies. Cut two extras of each as well.

5. Die cut a rectangle and adhere die cut pieces to it. Adhere this to panel with thin foam squares. Place on an A2 card base.

Repeat as for previous card except use a rainbow of inks, add Pearl Hero Paste and stamp in Intens-ified Black ink. Add black star confetti.

Giveaway

Hero Arts will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, June 11th at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

Next up is Meg Brooks. The full list of designers can be found below. Thanks for visiting!

Hero Arts

Hero Arts Creative Team:

Channin Pelletier
Dana Joy
Emily Midgett
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Kelly Taylor
Lydia Fiedler
Michelle Short
Mindy Eggen
Pocono Pam
Seeka

Special Guests:

Essie
Jenn Shurkus
Jennifer Kotas
Meg Brooks
Nichol Spohr
Rebecca Keppel