Hero Arts: June My Monthly Hero Blog Hop, Video and Giveaway!

Hi Stampers!
Happy Monday! And welcome to another My Monthly Hero release.
Let's take a closer look at this month's kit

Kit Contents:
6" x 8" Clear Stamp Set
12 Coordinating Frame Cuts
4 Ink Cubes (Deep Ocean, Summer Sky, Soft Sky, Soft Granite)
Sand Embossing Powder 0.5 oz
Sea Foam Shimmer Spray 1 fl oz
Beach Enamel Stickers
Kit Value: $72
Kit Cost:$34.99

We also have several optional add-on products this month four clear stamp sets, two coordinating Frame Cut sets, one Stamp and Cut set, one Confetti Die, one gorgeous new Frame Fancy Die, two Bold Prints background cling stamps, and another new addition to our Liquid Watercolors line - Dark Teal! You can also purchase all of the add-ons as a bundle, at a savings to you.
I wanted to start first with the card I had yesterday over on the Hero Arts Blog, using the main kit! The sand embossing powder in the kit is amazing and you will see it used again couple more times in the card below. 
Next are couple cards using the main kit along with the Beach Frame Fancy die (this die is to die for, no pun intended) and I have video below for both of the cards (one video) 






For my next card I used Seas the Day Seagulls along with the Wave Sea Confetti die. To make the card you will need to die cut the cover die from pool layering paper, and adhere to pool note card. Stamp the imaged on CP Designs premium white card stock with Intense Black ink and color with copics. Die cut. Die cut a circle from Vellum and apply sand embossing powder. Arrange and adhere your card. 




Last, but not the least is a card using the Seal of Approval set and coordinating dies. I decided to keep this one simple and have the Seal take the center stage. The background is ink blended using: Soft Pool, Tide Pool, Butter Bar and Orange Soda. Supplies are listed bellow. 


Blog Hop Details:
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 Emily's blog and your next stop will be the amazing Janette  (you don't want to miss either of their creations!)

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 hopThe giveaway closes Sunday, June 10th at 11:59pm, and the winner will be announced the following week on the Hero Arts blog

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 June 8th.

Full Hop List

Ilina Crouse  - That's ME

Comments

Beautiful cards. My favorite is the card with the black frond.
Sam B said…
Wonderful cards - love the "sealiest" and the card with the dolphin jumping and those gorgeous black/purple colors! Thank you for the video - always love to watch a talented designer's process!!
greenthumb said…
i really love your night scene!
judy said…
Stunning cards--I love this kit and the way you used it to create backgrounds and so many details on your cards!
sharon g said…
I LOVE the sea lion!!!!!! What a cute card. He makes me long for summer
Margaret said…
Wonderful cards! And a wonderful kit! I live by the shore, and I'm always trying to make realistic looking waves on cards and layouts - these stamps are perfect!
Jennifer said…
The seal card is SOOOOOOO fantastic! I just love it!
SMWhite said…
I love the ink blending on that last cards, those colors are beautiful.
Beth H. said…
I LOVE your cards! Who would have thought of using black for the outer portion of that evening scene...you! Totally awesome!
Nana Griffin said…
So very lovely, every one of them but the black one WOW!
Cyndee Scholet said…
This is my favorite Hero Arts kit EVER! I have already placed an order for myself and my daughter. I can't wait to get my hands on it and play with it. The kit contents seem so well thought out. Looking forward to trying out the sand embossing powder. I love all the sentiments too! Love all your card designs -they are so very striking!
Your dolphin �� card is gorgeous! Love all the cards, but that one was breathtaking! ��
Kelsey Thomas said…
These cards are so beautiful! :)
Jackie said…
I love these cards, they make me want to pack up and go to the beach right now!
Sue Smith said…
Simply stunning. WOW, such beautiful cards. I am really impressed with all the talent that I am seeing on this blog. Thanks for Sharing :)
Beautiful cards! My favorite is the black card with the fancy die and dolphin! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Isabel Z said…
Your cards are amazing; you are so talented. This kit is right up my alley; I love summertime.
Jenny Kihlberg said…
Wow! I love all of the cards but especially the one with the black frame die and that purple colour behind it! Absolutely stunning!
Leanne in Cali said…
Oh my gosh, thank you for your awesome video showing your beautiful cards! I love all of the nice touches and details. Amazing!!
Rosemary said…
oh my goodness... your cards are just fabulous!
MelissaF said…
Beautiful beach-y cards, love the details especially the sand embossing powder!
justasiam said…
I am liking all the different coloured backgrounds you used in your cards. Pity that the kit has already sold out!
BD said…
Love the black frame and the colors you chose for Rae dolphin background!
Peggy M said…
Beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing!
Natasha said…
Wow! These cards are all amazing! Love them all, everyone has really made this kit shine!
All great cards. I like that you did a range of colours and designs. You really showcased the flexibility of the kit well.
Pat k said…
Wow beautiful!
Unknown said…
thank you for sharing these lovly cards
Rachelle Oltean said…
I love the beach scene card - this was one of the cards that made me want to purchase the kit! Thanks!
Dana said…
Amazing cards!! Really love this kit!!
Megan said…
I love the pool shades on the pool paper... but the sunset colors are absolutely gorgeous, too! Finger crossed to win a kit since I missed out on them!!
Pssequimages said…
Just wonderful. I'm in love with that frame, and just about every little grain of sand in the GREAT Monthly. Thank you for all the ideas and for sharing your beautiful cards.
Barbara said…
Beautiful cards from a beautiful kit. Thank goodness there will be some add-ons that will be available.
Jodi Warren said…
Wow that dolphin card was so gorgeous. All the cards were great. Thanks for sharing all the ideas. Can't for this kit to come to my door.
Eve N said…
After seeing your Hero Arts sneak peek card I knew I had to have this kit. These new cards show that the kit makes great "cute" cards, too!
Cheriese said…
Your pink sunset is gorgeous!!
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Oanh said…
What an amazing kit! I I was unable to purchase my own as it sold out, but there are so many great ideas. I would love to get my hands on this while I’m deployed out at sea. Much love from a girl in the military Hero Arts! <3
Kirsty Vittetoe said…
Work beautifully done!
Unknown said…
wow.. would love to win this...
Beckiejo said…
These are all gorgeous! I am thinking I should have gotten the beach frame die...
Debbie Walker said…
Omgoodness! Love the dolphin with the pink. The gulls are cute too. Oh, heck, they are all cute.
Unknown said…
I saw the sample of this beach shore card, as a preview to this kit, and KNEW I wanted it! Hope to get the chance to play with this kit, because your card creations are definitely inspiring!!
Unknown said…
Great mixture of color combinations in your cards. I think the dolphin is my favorite. The kit is wonderful...sad it's sold out already.
Arianna Barbara said…
What amazing kit!
I'm totally in love for your breathless cards!!! Colors and details are simply amazing!!!
Teresa Doyle said…
WOW Ilina, your work is always a jaw dropper for me. These are simply wonderful. I LOVE the beach and I have to say, your cards are making me crave it! LOL
Colleen said…
Wow so many great cards, but the dolphin with black cardstock, is amazing
Shanna said…
I love all of the new Ideas! Everything is so beautiful!
I just LOVE all of the amazing beach scenes that you have created! The colors are so beautiful and blend together so well! They all look fantastic!
Wendy Lambert said…
I love all of your cards, but I really love the one with the black card stock. Just amazing.
I love the black framed card.
Debbie Rumpza said…
Fabulous cards, but my fave is the pink and black one with the jumping dolphin!
Wow! All your cards are amazing. I just love the fancy frame die...so many possibilities. Such a great kit this month! Thanks to all!
Cute cards! The first one simply makes me want to be at the beach in a chair sipping a piña colada.
Purple Princess said…
Very nice cards! I love the beach theme!
Jeanne Beam said…
Absolutely gorgeous cards. Love the one on the black frame.
Thanks for sharing...
Cynthia Cole said…
Your cards are amazing especially the dolphin, love the colors! I sure hope to win this kit since it sold out so fast!
Isabelle said…
Your cards are fantastic !
LittleSher said…
Great color choices on all of your cards! Inspiring!
Sue D said…
Wow--so many fabulous cards. Love the one with the dolphin.
Unknown said…
Beautiful cards, Great job!
D Walton said…
All your cards are great, but the Moonlight Dolphin card is breath taking.
Brenda M said…
Your cards are all so wonderful! Thanks for sharing them I am definitely inspired now. :)
Unknown said…
The beach scene is so lovely and the dolphin card brought a big happy smile to my face. Thank you for sharing.
luluvision said…
WOWZA!! All the cards are stunning but that black card with the dolphin just stands out to me! Gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing!!
Lindar C said…
Fantastic cards! Great release from HA
Golda said…
These are fantastic! I love the gorgeous colors you used.
abhoneyab said…
I love your backgrounds! Thank you for the inspiration!
Dana M said…
Gorgeous cards! Bright, fun and happy. Fantastic color combinations.
Shannon said…
Such fun cards to go with a fun kit! Can't wait for mine!
Cindi said…
Gorgeous cards! I love the dolphin one especially!
Danielle Dietz said…
Wow. Beautiful cards!
D Metzner said…
OMG I love the black card!!
I love all your cards but I feel the most magical is the beautiful pink and black scene.
The sand already looked realistic, but you managed to make it appear even more real. AMAZING!
Stacey Kowbel said…
Wow, fabulous cards! Your dolphin card is spectaular!
Cindi said…
So fun to see such different cards from the same kit.
Holly Jackson said…
Beautiful work Ilina! Always gorgeous! I love that purple background too! What a Sunset!
Anonymous said…
Omg...the dolphin card is spectacular! Love it! Thank you!
You’ve made such a wonderful set of cards !! Love them all !’
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maria f. said…
Oh my goodness. How I'd love to win this kit. I'm totally in love with all those stamps in it. Your beachy scene with the sand and teal tones is outta this world, as is the sunset scene with the dolphin. Fabulous creations.
Farhana S said…
so many many beautiful cards! Love them all <3
Karen H said…
Love the Beach Fancy Frame die and the awesome Sand EP. Your beach scenes are fabulous!
zehra said…
Wow, these cards are lovely. I love the one with the dolphin on the moon
Lisa Moline said…
Fantastic cards! I love all of them but my favorite is the dolphin at night! Really gorgeous! Thanks for the great inspiration!
Anonymous said…
Oh my goodness I just love these cards! That beach frame is gorgeous against the sea stamp, especially that black one. The seal is so cute and I love that background too! Beautiful job!
Monika/Buzsy said…
Amazing cards Ilina. Love the pretty colors you used with those super cool images and die-cuts. Especially love the black card with the dolphin... the colors are fantastic.
Kim Smart said…
Oh my word these are beautiful!!! I think my favorite is the black one with pink!!!
Valerija said…
Super cards. Love the colours and the designs. Especially love the black and pink card with the dolphin.
~amy~ said…
You're simply amazing. ALL of your projects are fabulous.
Pam R said…
The Beach Frame is to ‘die’ for! Love the black frame and bright pink sea and sky. Beautiful card.
Mary Holshouser said…
The black silhouette with the purple sky
is fantastic. Love it.
thanks for sharing
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bzyPTmom said…
Wow, gorgeous cards! Love them all, especially the purple sky one. Thanks for s haring.
FD91354 said…
Lovely cards.. I am so glad I'm a subscriber to get this kit.. But I did miss that frame and I love how you've used it!
I LOVE this kit! Tried to buy it, but it's gone.
Becs Attwood said…
What a fun batch of beautiful cards. Love what you did with the awesome frame die add-on - so glad I've ordered one of those for me. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great inspiration!! Love this kit ŁD
Unknown said…
Love the seal playing with the ball, and the bright colors of the sunset.
Very nice!!!!
Hero arts is Awesome for their kits.
Denise Bryant said…
Fabulous colors and textures! I love the scene with the black frame.... spectacular!
Tindaloo said…
Amazing cards showcasing this kit! Such gorgeous designs, love love love the black one with the dolphin ♥
Wow! These are absolutely amazing!
Oh my, these are all so pretty.

Have a wonderful day,
Jessica
Polka Dot Orchard
Sherrie J. said…
Oh my goodness! These cards are wonderful. And I love this kit!
Kris in Alaska said…
I'm so sad I missed this kit! Love your cards!
Unknown said…
Love the dolphin card. So bright.
Tanja said…
Great use of so many elements from the kit.
Samantha said…
Just beautiful!! Love the card with the black frame!
Andre M. said…
Your cards are just beautiful with these great products.