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

Hi Stampers!

Happy Monday! And welcome to another My Monthly Hero release. This may be my favorite kit, as it's all about coffee (and tea), so let's take a closer look at this month's kit.
This month's kit includes:
6" x 8" Clear Stamp Set
1 3.5" x 4.5" Window Fancy Die
11 Coordinating Frame Cuts
Crystal Clear Lacquer Pen 0.5 fl. oz.
White Puff Embossing Powder 0.5 oz.
2 5.5" x 8.5" Sheets of Coffee & Tea Hand Dyed Decorative Paper
This kit is valued at $70, but is an incredible deal at $34.99. It is available in limited quantities - grab yours before they are gone!


We also have several optional add-on products this month three clear stamp sets, three coordinating Frame Cut sets, one Stamp and Cut set, one Frame FamcyDie, two Bold Prints background cling stamp, one wood block (AMAZING one) stamp and another new addition to our Liquid Watercolors line - Cocoa! You can also purchase all of the add-ons as a bundle, at a savings to you.



I have few cards for you today and videos using the main kit. For my first card I used my MISTI and the coffee cup from the kit to stamp it several times on white panel, I colored the cup using Warm Gray Copic markers and using Reverse Masking technique I ink blended the coffee using Cup O'Joe and Caramel ink pads and the "Life Changing" Blending brushes I recently discovered. Stamped the foam images using Unicorn white craft ink. Watch the video below to see how this card came to be.


For my second card I used the fancy die that comes in the kit and cut it out from Canson Mi Tientes paper and colored with Prismacolor pencils. Next created the background using Antiqua, Tide Pool and Soft Pool inks. Watch the video below to see how I created the background




For this card I did bunch of masking using my MISTI and kept it simple. Again, watch the video below to see how all the masking was done. 




Last but not the least, the highlight of this card is the latte foam I created using the Lacquer Pen and white puff embossing powder. After I stamped the foam in Caramel, I added lacquer pen and then white puff embossing powder. Then heat it up with my heat tool until it creates the foam effect. I will have video tonight! 





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 hop. The giveaway closes Sunday, August 12th 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 August 10th

Full Hop List

Comments

Unknown said…
Hi, Ilina; thanks for sharing! How to pick a favorite! The coffee cup background is adorable. The colors with the frame are awesome. And the textured paper on the last card makes it perfect. šŸ˜Š
Elaine said…
You have been busy - love every idea but the cafe scene colouring is up there with my favourites although it is hard to decide . Thank you so much I am loving all this inspiration
Cynthia Cole said…
So many wonderful coffee cards, love them all!
Debbie Rumpza said…
Wow... I love your cafe scene. The colors are amazing. And your foam on your coffee! Whoo!
Karen H said…
Wow, all gorgeous cards! If I had to pick a favorite, I love the stacked coffee cups. Thanks for the wonderful tutorials.
mom2five said…
Your cards are amazing!!! I am so loving this kit! This would be an amazing kit to own... especially since I live in a coffee loving part
Carolina said…
nice cards! soo many ideas. this kit is great. tfs.
Lauren Z. said…
Love every one of your cards! This kit is so versatile, its amazing!
Toni L said…
All of your cards are spectacular! Very nice demonstration of the kit components. Thanks!
Becca Yahrling said…
Awesome array of cards. I love the 2nd one because I just love that die and the
many possibilities. I got my kit ordered - yay!
Unknown said…
Beautiful cards. I think the last card is my favorite.
cjs said…
Really amazing cards! Thank you for all the detailed tutorials!
Becky said…
Wow! I love all your cards. TFS.
Martha Herrera said…
Love the coffee cards! Thanks for so much for the inspiration.
sharon g said…
Your fancy coffees are gorgeous. I need one....Great job.
Marisa said…
I appreciate the detail you give to your cards, the corrugated paper is perfect!
You did such a fabulous job of showing different ways to use this kit! Thank you for including videos so we can see how to do each card and try our own hand at it.
karenb said…
All of these designs are awesome!
bkazoo said…
So many different ways to use this kit. Thanks for sharing
Barbara said…
I like this graphic design.
Boy oh boy, you were a busy lady....LOL....Loved that you also added a couple of YouTubes....nice to have that visual explanation of how you went about your creation. I loved them all...really liked the way you did the foam on that last card....so nice.....thank you so very much!
Cyndi said…
I really love these cards. As a coffee lover, this kit hits the spot.
Linnea S said…
luv your creations. luv the simplicity of your last card!
MadeByMeghanK said…
Such incredible cards! I love the one with the different cream shapes on top! So creative!
Janice Bryant said…
You're my monthly hero! Fantastic cards! Thanks for sharing!
_chevron2 said…
Awesome cards! Love the 'latte' examples :)
Sandy Small said…
Your cards are great! And your videos showing the process are helpful. Thanks for sharing!
Amanda Fitterer said…
i can’t even pick a fav... they’re all so adorable!! I had to watch the video to see how you did the first card with the little designs inside the coffee mugs. Excellent work. Seriously.
Cindy Holmes said…
OH WOW AMAZING CARDS! so many fun and different kinds! I love that! I also loved watching each of your videos too!
Kelsey Thomas said…
Love your cards! Great job. :)
Art Conquers said…
Beautiful cards! Love the foam on that coffee. Enjoyed watching your videos šŸ˜šŸ˜
Geri S said…
Wow! Amazing cards from an amazing kit! Thanks for the ideas!
The Lady Cage said…
Wow - All your cards are just amazing. This is a fabulous kit
Kirsty Vittetoe said…
I am STUNNED!!! SUPER IDEAS for this release!!!!
StampinLouie said…
WOW! Thanks for sharing all the videos of the process making the amazing cards!
Unknown said…
OMG great card ideas! I love the fancy die cut and the one with the corrugated craft paper! Love it!
Christine said…
What a wonderful collection of very creative cards. Thanks so much for the video instructions. I learn so much from creative, thoughtful artists like you!
Kathy M said…
Thank you for sharing your cards! I love loved love the whipped cream puff froth!!
Carmen O. said…
What great inspiration! The design foam is so fun and all of your cards are amazing. Well done.
Anna Rodgers said…
All your cards are beautiful! I love your attention to detail!
Leanne in Cali said…
Great cards and videos! Thanks so much for sharing your talent and fun ideas with us!!
Allie said…
All of your cards are really beautiful but I think the first one is definitely my fave of the entire hop so far! Thank you for sharing such great details about your techniques too, I enjoyed your videos!
fabulousfeline said…
So creative especially the last one!
Unknown said…
Stunning, creative cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
Arianna Barbara said…
Gorgeous cards!!! Beautiful colours!!!
Stef Perry said…
I love the variety of cards you shared today, giving us a good taste of the kit contents. Lovely cards, thanks so much for all the inspiration!
Lucy E. said…
So many fabulous cards!
Great techniques and videos-
thanks!
CarlavdM said…
Ooohhh what a wonderfull bunch of cards you made with this stamp-set.
Really like the Latte-art card and thank you for showing how you made it in your video.
Dawn J said…
Love these cards. I like how you stamped the foam in color before adding the puff to give it a look like it was dusted with cinnamon.
~amy~ said…
YES. I knew that you'd have a bunch of caffeinated goodness...love them ALL!
Cindi said…
Great cards! You made so many, but it can't be hard with such a great kit.
gabriella said…
I love the stacked cups best
Andrea Hastilow said…
OMG, you've had major fun creating with this kit & no wonder why, amazing kit. Love how all the cards are all so colourful, clean & fun, thanks for not only the cards but informative, inspiring videos.
You are so creative and I just finished watching your Youtube video! Love your sweet card!! Great idea with the corrugated for the cozies and the card!! Am loving ALL of your amazing cards and creativity!
Cindy C. said…
Clever and amazing cards!! Thanks for sharing the inspirations!
Like the variety of your creations. Like the multi-stamping for background with different swirl patterns in the coffee. Like the scene with the die. Like the use of the corrugated Kraft paper.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Dee Earnshaw said…
Awesome kit - love these samples:)
LittleSher said…
Great card! The foam adhesive, metallic thread, and glitter/gloss make all the difference!
Krock said…
Love this kit. It is so versatile. Love the puffy embossing powder. Your cards are gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration!
Mary Holshouser said…
Love the stacked coffee cups.
The die cut is fabulous. Makes
a fantastic background. thanks
for sharing. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Celeste Goff said…
Gorgeous cards! I loved your videos and had to subscribe!
Sherrie J. said…
Oh...my...goodness! I love every single one of these cards! I will be viewing the videos later today! You have truly inspired me with all you've done.
Eve N said…
Wonderful set of cards. With these cute stamps and your instructions, I feel like I can also make some really fun creations.
Lizzie said…
great cards and tutorials...thank you
Emagine said…
the corrugated cardboard is perfect for the last card! But my favorite was the first card with the swirl designs I just love that look!
Brand6 Duncan said…
Gorgeous card designs. I love all the different looks you can get with the same kit. This is a coffee lovers dream kit.
Kari Hansen said…
Looks like a great kit. I seem to be as addicted to coffee stamp sets as I am to coffee itself! Thanks for sharing a creative way to use this kit!
SMWhite said…
wow, lots of great cards with this kit!
Stephanie said…
Liked all your cards especially the stacked cups! Great videos :)
Karen Day said…
What a fabulous group of cards, Ilina! Thanks for all the inspiration :o)
Robin P said…
Great set of cards and videos. Thanks for sharing.
Karthikha said…
Wonderful set of cards!! :)
JanM said…
You are very talented. All great cards and fresh ideas. Thx.
Lea Lawson said…
Wow! So many great creations!! Wonderful job!
Jeanne Beam said…
What a wonderful set of cards!
Thanks so much for sharing...
I love when a stamp set is full of great ideas! You did such a great variety of cards and each is amazing! Bravo!!
Michelle H said…
I love the use of the corrugated paper for the last card. Great idea.
bzyPTmom said…
Wow, very impressive the number of cards you made with this wonderful kit!
Kim Potts said…
All wonderful coffee cards! This kit has so many possibilities. Enjoyed watching your videos.
Brianna J said…
The first and fourth card were my favorites but they were all great. I love the different latte patterns on the first card. Fantastic!
Cheriese said…
Super cute cafe card!! Awesome new release!!
Michelle Brown said…
Wow, these are all very nice cards!! This is really going to be one of my FAV kits this year!! Thanks for sharing all your creativity.
Alanna said…
Love the variety of cards! Can't wait to get this release!
Jenine said…
So many beautiful cards! I love how you've made a variety using a lot of different aspects of the new kit and add-ons!
Stef Perry said…
Thank you for sharing a wide variety of cards, really showcasing the kit and add ons as well!
Sherry Butcher said…
Wonderful, love the cards so many things that can be done with this set & kit. thanks for sharing.
sawarisbliss said…
awesome ink blending. love your colors. the foam effect with lacquer pen and embossing powder is a must try for me...when I get these products ;)
Laurie said…
Love the “birds eye” view card! That was very original. The foam designs remind me of cruising when I get designer coffees with designs made of foam. Yummy!
What a great cards you made Ilina, I love them all from first one with the gorgeous colours you used, to the last with the great foam on top of the coffee. Thank you for all the time and effort to make also the tutorial videos, I learned a lot from them.
Lagene said…
Awesome release! I love your projects! I especially love the sweet cafe scene!
Sue D said…
Wonderful variety of coffee themed cards.
Unknown said…
These cards are all beautiful!! This kit is going to be SO much fun!
Helen Gullett said…
Ilina, they are super adorable and amazing cards. LOVE each design!
Karen L K said…
All of your cards look great! I really love the colors on the cafe scene. So many different looks for the fun coffee theme!
Erika said…
I love your cards. With every stop on this blog hop I get more excited for the kit.
karenajo said…
Amazing creations and thanks for taking the time to create videos for all the cards!
Dorcas said…
Wow. All of your ideas are fantastic! This is a great set! Can't wait to receive mine.
DJ said…
Well done! The coloring and the masking are wonderful, both techniques I'm trying to improve for myself. Thanks for sharing your lovely cards!
Tindaloo said…
awesome cards and such a great inspiration with this kit, love it! ♥
D.Ann C said…
My goodness, so many cool projects! I'm swooning over that cool coffee shop die and the scene you created! Also love the addition of the hearts to the sweet background of lattes!!
Marisa said…
Gorgeous cards! Can't decide which one is my favorite.
Dana M said…
Wonderful cards! Beautifully balanced card designs and gorgeous color combinations.
Kris in Alaska said…
You are the masking queen!
JudyK said…
Love your style!!! I watched every one of your videos for this kit at least once and a few more then once. Thank you
gmongenel said…
I love coffee and this kit! I can’t wait to receive mine! Thank you HA and design team for sharing your creativity and inspiration!
Your set of cards is very efficient !
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