Hero Arts April My Monthly Hero + Giveaway!

Hi Stampers!  
Happy Monday! And welcome to another My Monthly Hero release. Hope you are following the blog hop and finding a lot of inspiration, as well as enjoying all the ideas. If you are following the hop along, you have probably arrived from Nichol's blog and your next stop will be the amazing Kathy (you don't want to miss either of their creations!)

Let's take a look at this months kit. The kit this month is called Fiesta! 


This month's kit includes:
6" x 8" Clear Stamp Set
20 Coordinating Frame Cuts Dies
1 Ornate Floral Border Die
3 Reactive Ink Cubes (Fiesta Red, Fiesta Teal and Fiesta Yellow
3 6"x18" Sheets Unryu Paper (Assorder Colors)
This kit is valued at $70, but is an incredible deal at $34.99.
Also, there are some terrific, optional add-on products this month - Three new stamp sets with coordinating frame cuts, one background bold print, one Confetti die, one border die, two fancy dies, one paper layering die and one new liquid watercolor color
I had so much fun making the card and playing with the main kit and all the little things in it (paper and reactive ink cubes).  
For my first card I used the Pinata, stamped with Intense black, colored with Copics and cut it out. Then cut strips from the paper in the kit and created fringes, then adhered to my white panel. Stamped the sentiment and adhered the Pinata. Then assembled the card. 





For my next card, I again used the main kit. I stamped the images (the cactus is two stamps and some masking) colored with Copics and cut them out. I drew eyes and mouth on the cactus with black pen.
On piece of white card stock I masked off a circle and used the reactive ink cubes from the kit to do some ink blending. Sprinkled some water and lifted it up with paper towel.  I stamped the sentiment and assembled my card. 



For my next card I created a scene and colored the background again with my copics, stamped the sentiment and adhered the frame die cut (from the kit) 


For my next card I used the Paper Layering Pinata die and the main kit (for the sentiment) using sticky notes I masked parts of the Pinata and did ink blending with the reactive ink cubes from the main kit. To get green, orange and purple/blue I blended two colors on top of each other. I applied some Crystal Lacquer pen to add more interest. 




And I couldn't resist using the Cinco de Meow and It's Fiesta Time. I stamped the cat and colored with copics. I created ink blended background using the inks from the main kit. Created window using the Circle Frame cuts. Stamped the sentiment from "It's Fiesta Time" set and assembled my card.



And last but not . the least, Another card using "It's Fiesta Time" I stamped the dog and colored with copics then cut him out. Next I used sentiment from the main kit and stamped it with Versamark on black  card stock and embossed with detail white embossing powder. I cut the Papel Picado die from white and adhered on white card base. I assembled my card by using vellum circle under the main image. Added Champagne sequins for extra interest 



Giveaway: Hero Arts is giving away one kit as a prize to one blog reader - selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. (Hero Arts will reimburse you if you have already bought the kit) Giveaway closes Sunday, April 8th, at 11:59pm, and the winner will be announced the following week.
Kit availability and shipping: The main kit is available for a limited time only - once it's gone, it's gone. Kits begin shipping from Hero Arts on Friday April 6th. 



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Comments

Anonymous said…
I love the white card with the little dog!! Very creative!
Celeste said…
Love! Escpeciay the senorita mouse one!!!
Eve N said…
Darling cards! The one with the fringe behind the burro is so cute. Great idea!
Debbie Rumpza said…
Wow! Just Wow! So many amazing cards you made!
Marcia Rollins said…
I love your bright, vivid coloring; so festive and cheerful!
D.Ann C said…
Oh my goodness... that sunset card with the black frame is absolutely stunning! I love them all and this fab set!
Ellie said…
I have said it before...you have amazing coloring skills. All of your cards are so sweet. I have ordered the cat and dog sets...contemplating the kit...!!
Penny Hanuszak said…
Ilina I was totally blown away by your masterful colouring of these images from the April HA's kit. The first card with the fiesta paper and pinata is so awesome. Luv, luv, luv it. Then to scroll down and see card after card each topping the previous one, is unbelievable. You truly have amazing colouring skills and your designs and techniques are so inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing your many, many talents.
3kidmama said…
I'm trying to decide which card is my favorite and just can't. They are also so much fun. Genius idea to use the clear drops on the piƱata die cut - I was wondering how to make those lines in the face stand out just a bit more and you hit on a fantastic idea! Stopping here today is truly a FIESTA! Great job!
Barbara said…
How can you not smile from ear to ear? Loving your cards.
Linda Towill said…
Adorable cards! I love how you used the fringe!
Vikki H said…
Oh, I adore that llama and the floral cover plate!
Nicole said…
All your cards a fabulous! I love the backgrounds you made using the ink from the kit. So beautiful. Wonderful job, I'm so excited to get my kit this month!
Peggy M said…
Such awesome cards! Thank you for sharing!
Diane said…
Great cards. Everyone is making multiple cards. Thanks.
Unknown said…
such a great kit. I know im gonna have fun with it also.
bzyPTmom said…
Your cards are gorgeous--the kit is amazing! I love the kitty cat-and your backgrounds are gorgeous!
Shannon said…
Beautiful cards - love all the backgrounds!
Kathy M said…
I love your cute cards and Hero Arts! Thanks! The fringe is my favorite part.
Nikki said…
Wonderful cards, love the vibrant colors.
BobbisTreasure said…
What a fun kit!! Love how you showcased the different elements.
RuthJ said…
Terrific, bold and beautiful colored cards!
Beverly R said…
Your cards are awesome! You've given my some wonderful ideas for using elements in the kit, and I can't wait for mine to arrive.
MJ said…
All your cards are beautiful and so different. Thank you for all the wonderful ideas for this set.
Unknown said…
I like how you used the tissue paper behind the piƱata. Very cool
Deb Selby said…
Wow what a colorful lineup of amazing cards.
Suz said…
Great cards to inspire us. The deep vibrant colors are so eye catching
I love your color choices and the variety. Your cactus is my favorite one tho.
Lil T said…
Oh my goodness! The card with the mouse is stunning! I also really like the pinata with the fringe in the background. You have some really great ideas!
Unknown said…
ALL of your cards are wonderful! Love the vibrant colors. I think my favorite one is the cactus with the guitar..super cute!
Ciara Taylor said…
I love the way you use colour!! all of your cards are BEAUTIFUL
Shanna said…
I love all of the new ideas!
Purple Princess said…
Such fabulous cards!!
Brand6 Duncan said…
Gorgeous cards and fabulous designs. This is one of my favorite kits thus far. Love how you made the cactus playing an instrument. Such a clever idea. I can’t wait to play with this fun kit.
Karthikha said…
What an amazing array of gorgeous creations!! Each one is unique and so beautiful! <3
Arianna Barbara said…
Wow!!! Your cards are really gorgeous!!! Love the bright colors!!!

My goodness, you were busy! They were all cute cards, but I am loving the chihuahua stamps, so even though that card wasn't as colorful, I think it was my fav :-)
Cynthia Cole said…
Your cards are so adorable, love the pinata one the best!
Golda said…
These are such fun cards! Love the backgrounds.
Aileen said…
wow what a wonderful collection of cards, so much inspiration.
~amy~ said…
So fun + creative!
Sue D said…
Wonderful variety of festive and colorful cards.
abhoneyab said…
Awesome! Thank you for the inspiration!
All the cards you made are beautiful! Loving the fiesta theme!
Anonymous said…
Your cards look fantastic! I love that you made the fringed paper. It looks like a pinata. I'm loving the ink blending and the different elements and stamps.
That’s a fantastic variety of cards designs !
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Unknown said…
You did such an amazing job! That border card is gorgeous.
Jess said…
Absolutely loving your birth fun cards! I think the first fringe card is my favorite!
Kelsey Thomas said…
Awesome cards! Love the colors!
Lagene said…
WOWZERS! AWESOME cards! I especially love the dancing lady mouse!
Julia said…
So many amazing ideas! Love them!
Jackie said…
Wow, you've been a busy lady! You've created some beautiful cards! Too hard to choose a favourite as they all have something I love. Thanks for taking the time. It's always nice seeing the versatility of the kit.
Tindaloo said…
oooh! SO many wonderful cards! Love the bright colors and fab layouts, especially the little cactus, supercute! ♥
Valerija said…
What fun cards! Love the images and the colours.
Karen L K said…
Wow you were busy! Such fun cards! What cute critters. That dancing girl mouse is super nice. Love the background and the black floral frame.