Well the NEW My Monthly Hero Kit and Add-ons for March 2020 have arrived and Hero Arts has brought some fantastic Asian-inspired art to the creative table. Think cherry blossoms, koi fish, dragons and bamboo shoots and you have it! There are so many wonderful images to play with. Of course I had such a great time designing with all of them that I can’t help but think you will too! And speaking of making, we have a blog hop happening with so many talented designers who will give you even more ideas on what to create. There is a *GIVEAWAY* so make sure to leave a comment on the hop to be entered to win a $50.00 Hero Arts gift certificate. Enter by Sunday, March 8th, 11:59 p.m. The winner will be announced the following week on the Hero Arts Blog. And just so you know, all of the products used in my cards are located at the end of post. Blog hop line up is there too!
A quick note- Pre-order your kit today. For this month, we will start shipping our kits and add-ons on March 16 due to some supplier delays. We know you are excited to get your kit and we will work to ship earlier if possible. Thank you for your wonderful patronage and patience.
So here’s what’s in the My Monthly Hero Kit for March. There are lots of goodies for an incredible value! There is a limited quantity of this kit and once it’s sold out, it’s gone. Add-ons however, are replenished.
Kit Contents: Valued at $70.00 but priced at $34.99
6″ x 8″ Clear Stamp Set
5 Coordinating Frame Cuts
5 Ink Cubes (Green Hills, Field Greens, Dusty Blue, Rose Madder, Cotton Candy)
6-5.5″ x 8.5″ Sheets of Cardstock (2 each of Peony, Kiwi and Mist)
Pink Puff Embossing Powder 0.5 oz
With such a great kit, it was easy to get started!
First up is a black and white rendition of the My Monthly Hero Kit. I loved doing it in colors but I thought this might be a different idea. When I saw this set, I immediately envisioned a tri-fold wall or screen and so I created my card with this concept in mind, splitting the frame into three segments. I used Granite and Intense Black Ink with the MISTI Stamping Platform onto Dove White card stock.
But if it’s color you like, you got it! You can make this anyway you want. I happened to think that the cherry blossoms blowing off the tree could be a flock of birds so I stamped them in black to create that idea. What do you think?
Obviously, I love trying to figure out unique and different ways to make my cards, preferring that no two look the same. So for this next card that features the March add-on “Tranquility” set, I thought about items that remind me of Asia. I thought of fans and mats and came up with the background below. Can you guess what it is made from? 🙂 The stamped bamboo shoots on Dove White card stock using Intense Black Ink were watercolored using black watercolors and a water brush.
This last card ended up being my favorite because I struggled the most with coming up with an idea that had not been used before. Ever been there? You are so not alone. The “Soy Awesome” add-on set had such wonderful designs that, rather than feeling frustrated over my inability to do something new, I decided to go to my happy place of coloring with Copic Markers. It wasn’t long before things started to flow. (That is my tip for the day btw. If you get stuck, either take a breather or go back to your roots. 🙂 .) So my background consisted of the Soy Awesome set randomly stamped and colored. I stamped and embossed a frame using the Parasol Pattern Bold Prints stamp onto black cardstock with VersaMark™ and white embossing powder. I also stamped a few more images with Intense Black Ink onto Dove White cardstock and fussy cut them. I then adhered the white Parasols to the card base before setting the frame in place. I rarely have a favorite set because I like so many but this Parasol stamp is my absolute fav, well at least so far. It’s only March. Lol! (I will showcase another card later this week with the Parasol image again.) The design, the layout, the clean lines, all speak to me. Tip of the hat to the Hero Arts designer on this one.
Well that is just a few of the amazing stamps and dies in this launch. I’m sure I will be showcasing a few more this week. If you are interested in subscribing to my blog, just click the link in the sidebar. As always, I am grateful you stopped by. Next up is Emily Midgett. She always brings inspiring cards to the table.
XO,
Debi
Missing anyone on the blog hop trail? Look here…
Hero Arts
Michelle Short
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Caly Person
Channin Pelletier
Debi Adams
Emily Midgett
Ilina Crouse
Janette Kausen
Yana Smakula
Daniel West
Jennifer McGuire
Nichol Spohr
Laurie Willison
Lydia Fiedler
Julee Tilman
Mariana Grigsby
Amy Kolling
Maria Willis
Seeka
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Amazing cards! The first is my favorite followed by the one with the mat made from toothpicks. Clever. You’ve given me some great inspiration for when my kit arrives. Thanks for sharing!
I love that black and white card! Very elegant! Will definitely try something like that too.
Wow – your cards are amazing. I love the black and white one. It really caught my eye when I first looked at the kit.
Adding the fan to the Asian inspired card is so cute. And I especially love the sushi card.
Your goal of creating unique cards came to fruition in inspiring proportions. My favorites are the B/W tryptich, and the greyscale bamboo shoot, which by the way, has me intrigued. What is the red mat/background made of? Is it mulberry paper or tissue paper? Whatever the case, I love anything mixed media–yours is a stunning card. Thank you for the inspiration, Debi.
I’m a fan of your black and white triptych, and love that you looked for ways to create unique cards. I suppose I did think those were birds, as they didn’t jump out at me for not belonging, so well done!
So pretty with soft colored sky and the addition of toothpicks was a great idea.
I love that first card using black / white / grey! Wonderful idea!
Debi, you have a great creative mind! Beautiful card inspirations! Thanks for sharing your talent.
I love your trifold screen card idea! So creative.
Your cards are fantastic. I love the three panel one!
Such creative designs, love your cards!
I really love the card with the gray seen. Very lovely
Great cards. The 2nd one is gorgeous, but I am in love with the cherry blossom stamp, obsessed really lol. Your another cards are a fun new style different from any others on the hop so far, nice to see another take on the release. Thank you for sharing!
Bravo Debi ! You always amaze me with your cards and ideas. You find some originality (in a great way) to make different things that other people. Your cards are very beautiful ! The third one is my favourite but I love them all. Thank you for sharing your talent 🙂
PS : I love the wood sticks in the 3rd card and is it crinkle-cut paper you made for the background ? Love it so much ! 🙂
Oh your cards are just beautiful, Debi. Thank you so much.
I truly love all of your cards. The variation is great. You gave me tons of inspiration and I am excited for the release. Thank you!
So beautiful! I can’t wait to get my kit!
What wonderful cards,Debi.
WOW! These cards are simply stunning work! So creative! I like your style! I am digging this kit too for sure! I love all things Hero Arts!
I like the mini origami fan, it’s a great touch!
All are beautiful! But my favorite is the first one black and white, so elegant and I love the way you did the 3 panels. It’s an awesome idea (the tooth picks on the mat) I’ll have to remember that one. Thanks for all the inspiration.
wow you have showed some incredible creativity – LOVE how you used the tooth picks – awesome ideas
I love the black & white one, reminds me of an ink wash painting! So creative!
Such beautiful cards! So creative…
Thanks so much for sharing.
AHHHH so many awesome cards! Beautiful designs and colors! I LOVE the SOY one!
Very elegant, I like,your designs
I love your creativity in all your cards! Can’t decide if I like the Tranquility or the trifold card the best! This kit really rocks!
Seeing the great ideas using the additional stamps available was awesome!
Wow Debbi all your cards are so amazing and inspirational. Love the entire release — and you seem to as well. Thank you for sharing your talents and ideas with us. <3
Great cards! Thanks for sharing.
I really like that you see things in a different way, as I do. Yes I could see the falling blossoms as birds, and love putting birds in my scenery cards I make. Love this set!
I like all of your cards but the black & white one is very soothing, very zen.
What a nice variety of different looks on your cards! The black and white scene is nice. Making the falling petals into birds works just fine.
Such a fan of your work, Debi! So wonderful!
Stunning cards! I especially like the first one and the silhouette scene. Thank you for the inspiration.
Absolutely love the black and white. You cards are stunning. Will have to try your ideas
I like the panels in black and white and the soft look of the cherry tree.
What creative, unique uses of the stamp set.
Wow! What a stunning collection of cards. Love ♥
Beautiful cards; really love the tranquility one!
Your creativity is outstanding! You’re right about sitting back and revisiting what feels comfy to get out of a block. These card embellishments are fantastic and so inspiring.
I love the 3 panel card done in grays. It reminds me of artwork that my aunt had in her home when I was a child. You are so creative using other items in your cards to complete the look in the other two cards.
Very creative…love the use of the frame in the last card! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Really like your So-y Awesome card colors.
Absolutely wonderful cards as always, Debi!!
I love your three panel card!
What sweet cards, well done!
Valerija xx
All of your cards are so pretty! The black and white scene is so striking too! My favorite is that beautiful tree in the pretty pastel shades against that lovely sky! Love it!
Warm Hugs,
Michele K. Henderson
crimsonowl@comcast.net
Wow, Debi! You certainly succeeded in creating a set of cards that were all totally different!! I love the clever use of ‘toothpicks’?? wonderfully creative and superb showcase of this amazing new release! Thanks so much for the inspiration! :):)
All of your cards are very beautiful. Great new kit this month.
Your cards are so incredibly creatively inspiring!! Beautiful cards!
all the cards are beautiful. I really like the one using the tea set add on.
Both of your tree cards are amazing. I especially like the pink tree….gorgeous
Your ideas are wonderful!
I’m really in love with these cards, they are so beautiful!
I love the 3 panel card!!
Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
The colours are gorgeous!
What an amazing collection of gorgeous cards! Your backgrounds are gorgeous. Your toothpick idea was genius. Thanks for all the inspiration.
These are all so gorgeous!!! I LOVE that first one, with how you split it into panels; so fabulous!
Love the asian themed cards – that gray scale is gorgeous!
Really like all the cards and think you’ve showcased the add-ones brilliantly. Some great ideas. Thank you.
Your cards are awesome! Really like the 3 pane of your 1st card and Love the tranquility feel of your second card.
Wow! I looked at that kit and thought I’d never be able to figure out what to do with it. You have done some beautiful cards with this kit. Thank you for sharing.
I don’t see a lot of black and white cards, so I really enjoy seeing you use them. I really like how you did the water on your card. Super!
Your cards are lovely and inspiring! All of the creative details really make a difference–the screen card in black and white, the fan embellishment and toothpicks for a mat!!
Great cards. The last two are stunning and so interesting!
Wonderful variety of cards.
Your cards are amazing! My favorite is the bamboo one.
love the toothpick card best!
Beautiful cards and your staging is top notch!
Wow! You’ve really highlighted the release in original ways. Eyecatching designs.
What beautiful & inspiring cards you’ve shared with us! Thank you so much-wow!
Wow! I enjoy your lay-outs and artistry. Beautiful coloring and love the toothpicks!
Beautiful cards. I really love the first one. I love the gray shades and the style is so unique.
All of your cards are so lovely. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for such beautiful inspiration!
Amazing cards! I love all of them, but I especially love the monochrome card using the stamps from the kit
Hi Debi,
It’s wonderful how you use the Hero Arts Monthly Hero set for March.
Your distinctive style, really makes your cards stand out. Keep up the good work!
From fellow-crafter,
Violet
Love your card designs using the kit and the add-ons.
Amazing projects! I love the various details you put on the cards, the paper fan, the tooth-picks and tassel! Just awesome!
I love how the grayscale card looks!
Love both of your tree cards. The gray and the pink are both very pretty! The other cards are great and SO unique! Nice!
What nice cards!
I love how simple these are
Awesome creations, awesome kit! I am amazed at how striking the black & white scene is!
Wonderful cards! I love how stunning they are. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing
Wow! You’ve really made some great cards featuring the new Hero Arts products!! Each one has its own distinct charm. It is hard to pick a favorite.