Let's take a look at the main kit!
Here are the contents of this month's kit:
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
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
This kit is an incredible deal with so many goodies in it that the value is $70 but the cost to you is $34.99.
We also have wonderful, optional add-on products this month -- 3 stamp sets, coordinating dies, 2 Fancy Dies, 1 Paper Layering die, 2 Bold Print background stamps and a set of ink cubes. First we have the Color Layering Squirrel stamp set, coordinating Frame Cuts and a bundle that includes the stamps, dies and inks.
Now, you have probably arrived here from Wanda's blog, and trust me you don't want to miss her amazing projects. So go back to her blog or start from the beginning(the Hero Arts blog) and if you arrived here from her blog, then you are on the right track and your next stop will be May Park! (and you don't want to miss her project, either).
For my first 3 cards I used technique I showed you little while ago (about 2 months ago) using masking and sponging. You can see it here
Now, you have probably arrived here from Wanda's blog, and trust me you don't want to miss her amazing projects. So go back to her blog or start from the beginning(the Hero Arts blog) and if you arrived here from her blog, then you are on the right track and your next stop will be May Park! (and you don't want to miss her project, either).
For my first 3 cards I used technique I showed you little while ago (about 2 months ago) using masking and sponging. You can see it here
For my next set of tags and cards I stamped the images on snow paper and die cut, then assembled them on kraft panel or tags cut with the tags infinity dies, I stamped the sentiments using Versamark ink and embossed with white embossing powder. Then I added some twine on the tags.For the card bases I used the Moonrock card stock that comes in the kit.

For my next card I stamped the sunflowers the same way I did before, just added one extra step at the end. I stamped the last layer with versamark (on top of the ink) and embossed with clear embossing powder to give more dimension. I stamped the sentiment in Versamark and embossed with white embossing powder, then arranged my images and adhered to Sunshine note card.
I created the following card in similar way, I just used snow layering paper and inked it with Summer Sky bold ink to create the blue panel, next I stamped the 3rd layer of the sunflower with versamark (which is not visible on the pictures :()
Last but not the least (and I will have video for this card later this week), is a card using the add on set "Color Layering Squirrel". I stamped him using the Autumn ombre ink, then cup o'joe and cocoa. Next I overstamped the last layer with Versamark and embossed with ultra fine embossing powder. For the wood ground background, I used white woodgrain card stock and inked it with Cup O'joe ink to get custom colored wood grain card stock. I cut a circle with the circle infinity dies. Stamped sentiment on vellum and embossed in white embossing powder. I assembled my card and added few champagne sequins.
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Giveaway: We are giving away one kit as a prize to one blog reader - selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. (We will reimburse them if they have already bought the kit) Giveaway closes Monday, 9/11 at 11:59pm, and the winner will be announced the following week.Kit availability and shipping: The kit is available for a limited time only - once it's gone, it's gone. Kits begin shipping from Hero Arts on Friday Sept. 9/8. In order to not miss a kit, you can get a subscription (it's the way to go, trust me)
Fantastic creations! And such neat masking, so perfect!! Love each one of these :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! I love your creations. The masking and sponging is a fantastic way to display the focal points of the card. TFS.
ReplyDeleteOH my - your cards are just gorgeous - the Kraft card you used really them them POP!!!! thanks for the inspiration:)
ReplyDeleteOMG your squirrel is so beautiful!!!! And I love your inked skies! You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and inspiring projects!! Great Autumn theme kit!!
ReplyDeleteEveryone of these cards or tags is spectacular. I love the turquoise background in the first set and the embossing on the sunflower and the squirrel. Makes me really appreciate the beauty of fall colors.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards and tags. Plenty inspiration of colors and set-ups, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEach of your creations are beautiful. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWOW--have you been busy!!! Your cards are just amazing! Thank you for sharing so much inspiration! (Peg)
ReplyDeleteI like all your cards. I'm going to try your idea of using embossing ink for the last layer of layering stamps. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThose sunflowers just pop on the lovely light blue background you created.
ReplyDeleteLove your masking and the bright blue behind the sunflowers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I'm feeling cooler already!
ReplyDeleteLove Sunflowers - This kit is a must
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and tags! I especially love the one with the panel inked with Summer Sky. I can't believe I've managed to overlook that ink until now - it's just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYou have made so many wonderful cards from this autumn kit. I especially the blue added to the traditional oranges on some of your cards.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are tags are so beautiful! It is amazing how a different-colored background changes the look of the sunflowers! I am loving these layered stamps!
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty cards and tags. Love the sunflowers.
ReplyDeleteAs usual, I love all your cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and tags!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous projects!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all this wonderful inspiration! So many beautiful cards and tags!
ReplyDeleteWOOZER!!!! What stunning, gorgeous, beautiful, vibrant, out of this world cards and tags!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW have you ever even busy! I love all your cards and tags. I especially like the pumpkins and sunflower and the sunflowers on black. Keep up the good work
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration in many ways Ilina. I love all of the cards you created with the kit and would be hard pressed to pick a favorite.
ReplyDeleteLove everyone of your cards. Can't wait to play with this kit.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! LOVE every single one of your projects! I especially like the first card because turquoise is my favorite color and I love the ombre look, but they're all really stunning. Thank you for the chance to win this great kit!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Cards! I especially like the embossed sunflowers on black card stock! Striking! You do wonderful work! Another awesome release by Hero Arts! They are amazing!
ReplyDeleteEmbossing for added dimension on the flower is a good idea.
ReplyDeleteAwesome projects! This kit looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteWow everything you created and shared is amazing. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful Autumn creations. It is my favorite time of year.
ReplyDeleteYou have a new fan in me! WOW! You did an AMAZING job with this kit!
ReplyDeleteWow, you've been busy, love all of the cards and tags, love the embossing on the center layers of the sunflowers. I'm new to all this card making and stamping stuff, there sure are some talented crafters out there
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJust one word for this blog post Wow!just wow so pretty each one of the examples you have made. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Cards! Love this new autumn kit!
ReplyDeleteWow, you've really outdone yourself! Your cards are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI am feeling much happier after viewing the sunflower cards. Great work.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and tags! Terrific kit this month.
ReplyDeleteLove your tags. They are pretty as is or could be added to a card.
ReplyDeleteWow. You were productive. Stunning cards and tags.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Ilina.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love your take on this fabulous kit. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards - so many examples with so many products from the kit and add-ons! So much creativity.
ReplyDeleteThis has to be my most favorite of the year! Beautiful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects, I love seeing all the ways the kit and add ons can be used!
ReplyDeleteWow -- you are outrageously talented!! This entire collection of cards and tags are beautiful. I know I will be chasing the mailman down to get this kit in my craft room. Thanks for sharing (and working on so many examples of this awesome kit!)
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm so impressed with all your creations! This is a fantastic kit!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and I love your tags.
ReplyDeleteLove the blue background masked edges. I need to do that technique
ReplyDeletefantastic cards, Ilina - love the turquoise with the sunflowers and pumpkins - the clear embossing on the sunflower adds so much
ReplyDeleteIlina, this is a great collection of cards and tags using the new release. I like them all, especially the pumpkin design with the shades of teal background. The colors contrast so well together. Thanks for sharing these many creations as part of the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteWOW so much creativity!! I love all of your cards & tags but my favorite is the sunflower card with the black background. Thank you so much for sharing all of your beautiful creations!!
ReplyDeleteWOW ... The Sunflowers and Pumpkins loved all the cards you designed using Septembers product release just amazing what you did with color.
ReplyDeleteWow your cards are amazing. I like the color combos and the techniques used for them. Thank you for sharing your great cards.
ReplyDeleteI love the sunflower cards. So cute. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a plethora of awesomeness! Your cards & tags are all so beautiful. You are a true artist!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the black and blue backgrounds with the Sunflowers. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are beautiful in their simplicity. The colors used are fantastic and allow for the stamping and die cuts to really shine. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful fall cards..love all of them. Thanks for sharing....
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are beautiful! I really like how you embossed the last layer to add dimension.
ReplyDeleteLove the I Am Grateful sunflower card. I love the way it is going off the edge of the center panel.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your awesome inspiration!! I have already ordered the kit & am looking forward to trying your masking & sponging technique!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how many wonderful cards you created. Thanks for all the beautiful inspiration.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the embossing you did on the sunflower
ReplyDeleteI love the accents on the squirrel, gives him such nice dimension!
ReplyDeleteSuch great projects! Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and tags. Thank You for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and tags...the black background really makes those gorgeous sunflowers pop!
ReplyDeleteGees you outdid yourself! What gorgeous cards and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis release is a home run! I love the fall feel of these stamps and dies and your cards are absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo loving your art work here - love the squirrel pumpkins and sunflower stamp and dies - tFS
ReplyDeleteWow, you made so many beautiful cards with this kit. I love the shiny embossed sunflowers and the squirrel is fantastic. I can't wait to see the video for that.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, so much inspiration and ideas!
ReplyDeleteLove the masked panel on your first cards, and especially how the sunflower was offset. Hope when I try this it turns out half as good as yours!
ReplyDeleteLove the blue background which really makes the colours pop and the embossed sunflowers. Stunning projects!
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards and tags... you showcased the new kit to perfection!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is a lot of inspiration! I am really drawn to the sunflowers on the black background - STRIKING! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the embossed sunflowers! I am ready to try this--such beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection of cards using this awesome new kit! Hard to pick a favorite, but the "autumn greetings" card with the final layer of clear embossing on the sunflowers really adds that special something. What a great idea. TFS.
ReplyDeleteLove the tags. I make all of my tags
ReplyDeleteso I'm always glad to get ideas.
thanks for sharing some wonderful
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These are all wonderful cards! I am in love with tide pool blue and the autumn shades. Think my Thanksgiving cards are going to have those colors in them this year. Thank you for the great color combo idea!
ReplyDeleteVery Striking cards. I really can't pick a favorite. I'll have to try them all.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, glad I don't have to pick a favorite.
ReplyDeleteDolores
All of your cards are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteOh my!!! Love your stunning sunflowers and the beautiful colors of all your AWESOME creations!!! Great kit!!!
ReplyDeleteLike how you have shown the variety of versatility of the stamps/dies in the Sept Kit.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Looks like you were having too much fun making all those beautiful cards and tags! Thanks for all the ideas!!
ReplyDeleteLove the squirrel and the sunflowers against the black background!Thank you for sharing all these beautiful and creative ideas!
ReplyDeleteGreat examples! Love the blues with the autumn colors.
ReplyDeleteSo many great creations!!! You're really an artist ! Some of your color combos are very unique and that's interesting.
ReplyDeleteWow great cards! Loving the aqua combo on those cards too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your cards with us - I can't wait until the kit shows up in my mailbox! Clear embossing those sunflowers really made a difference and looks great (I need to remember that I can do stuff like that🙂). Thanks again...
ReplyDeleteI love how your cards turned out. The colours are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely cards, I particularly adore the yellow sunflower with the blue background!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing so many wonderful ideas and designs! You are very creative!
ReplyDeleteOMG, the sunflower on the black is breathtaking. I never would have used that... but now
ReplyDeleteI love all your cards but I really LOVE the squirrel card. I'm going to have to add the shadow ink to my "want" list. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSooooo wonderful! I'm always in awe...you make the most fabulous cards and tons of them. So much inspiration!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with the versa mark on the flowers.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteLoved how you used the woodgrain paper.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the embossed layer of the sunflower and the black background...very striking!
ReplyDeleteAwesome colors! Love the sunflower, pumpkins and squirrel! Fabulous designs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and tags, love them all, especially the sunflowers on blue.
ReplyDeleteI love your cards! So beautiful! I also love how you added green pumpkins. 🎃
ReplyDeleteI always appreciate it when you show multiple uses for the same images. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI love the simple but elegant style of your cards!!
ReplyDeleteLove all the cards, especially the sunflowers. Love this release.
ReplyDeleteLove your one layer cards! The masking technique is beautiful. I like how it leaves a small white outline around the images.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, how can anyone pick a favorite? Three projects really catch my eye-the sunflowers on a black background, the lovely tags, and the squirrel framed by the woodgrain paper. So many beautiful ideas!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I'm loving that sunflower stamp. Love the stamp with the Tide Pool background. It's stunning!
ReplyDeleteWOW, Ilina, your masking and sponging is perfect on that first card. Such a great variety of cards with your gorgeous sunflowers and pumpkins...and that squirrel is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove all of your designs. So much inspiration. Your green pumpkins really inspired me. How cool would they look white and gold embossed. TFS
ReplyDeleteWow, what an assortment of wonderful cards and ideas. I'm ready for fall just so I can use these new products.
ReplyDeleteSuch nice looking cards! I like that you used something different such as green for some pumpkins.
ReplyDeleteLove the final clear embossed layer on the sunflowers...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love seeing all the different ways to use this kit.
ReplyDeleteSo much inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove this kit and all the add-ons! Your creations are superb - thanks for sharing !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! This is a great autumn kit.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful ideas! Love the blue background, makes me think of a field of sunflowers!
ReplyDeleteI just adore those sunflowers!
ReplyDeleteThank you Hero Arts! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful cards! I think I love the squirrel the best.
ReplyDeleteWow so many stunning creations!! Love the tags!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards look wonderful, Iliana! Congratulations on becoming a member of the Hero Arts design team. I've seen you working towards that goal for years. I'm glad to see you finally accomplished it!
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