Monday, January 7, 2019

Hero Arts / My Monthly Hero January Blog Hop / Giveaway

Valentine's Sign 

Hello and Welcome!  
I am so excited to be a part of the My Monthly Hero Blog Hop this month!  Hero Arts is one of my favorite companies so designing with the My Monthly Hero Kits is always an honor!   You are going to LOVE this month's kit (wink wink).  

This month's kit has some fabulous LOVE themed sets and dies!  The kit is available for a limited time only - once it's gone, it's gone. Kits begin shipping from Hero Arts on Friday, January 11. You can now subscribe to receive the kit monthly and never miss one!  The kit value is over $70......but only costs $34.99.  Once this kit is gone, it's gone!



The sign die included in the main kit makes the cutest SHAPED card!  I went with a chalkboard look with everything I added to it.  

I white heat embossed all the flowers and the containers onto black cardstock and die cut using the coordinating dies.  I added these to the bottom of the black "chalkboard" panel.  The sentiment was also white heat embossed left justified and a single heart was added as well.  All my images were colored with Prismacolor pencils onto the black cardstock.  My chalkboard sign was added to a woodgrain stand--LOVE!

Valentine's Sign2

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My second card is so "punny"!  I've used the Color Layering Waffles and coordinating dies.  I started with stamping my waffles in 3 tones of brown ink and die cut.  I layered my waffles onto a white standard circle die cut which was layered over a white stamped panel that was made using Bursting with Love Bold Prints cling background and red ink. 

Waffles1

I layered my heart panel onto a red panel.  I added a white heat embossed sentiment that was done on a black strip of cardstock.  Two red gems flank either side of my sentiment.  

Waffles2

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**GIVEAWAY**

What's a blog hop without a giveaway?  We are giving away one kit to one blog reader - selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. Giveaway closes Sunday, January 13 at 11:59pm EST, and the winner will be announced the following week on the Hero Arts Blog.  Hero Arts will reimburse if the winner already bought the kit!

**BLOG HOP**



101 comments:

Nicki said...

Such fun cards.

Christine Kiehl said...

What a cool easel card! So creative! This has been the funnest hop ever! Thanks for the great blog post!

D Walton said...

Love your use of the wood texture paper.
Beautiful cards.

Karen H said...

Lovely cards, Amy. Love the easel card and chalkboard look. Thanks for sharing your inspiration using this new kit.

Lieve said...

In both cards you used favourites of mine out of the kit (and add-ons) : the waffles, and the easel die ! That last one is so great and versatile; love it !
Thank you for sharing your creativity !

Kimberly McField said...

These cards are really fun, and that easel die is just WOW! Thank you for sharing!

Cindy C. said...

Charming cards, thanks for sharing!

Sam B said...

Love your cards, especially the one using the hearts background stammp! Just beautiful! TFS!

Beth Merrill said...

I can't wait to use the easel die when I get my kit!

Rose Mary Smalley said...

Such sweet cards....I loved the way you used the Heart background stamp with the waffles....so cute. Thank you so much for sharing. Happy New Year Hugs!!!

Shirley N said...

Especially love your easel card, beautifully done!

gabriella said...

What fun cards, I am loving the goodies in this kit

Cindi said...

Great cards! I love your designs and colorinsg.

Karthikha said...

Beautiful cards! I love the chalkboard effect! :)

Kelsey Thomas said...

Such cute cards!

Unknown said...

I love the chalkboard idea, simple colors but gorgeous looking.

BrendaLea, the Prpldy said...

OMG Amy! Your cards are so adorable. I love how you made the card with the sign frame. Just too cute using woodgrain textured cardstock. And the waffe card brought a smile to my face. Thank you.

Pamela Edwards said...

I think the chalkboard is such a cute touch.

sharon g said...

The chalkboard is such a cute idea!!! It reminds me of a cafe.

Cheriese said...

Super gorgeous chalk board card!!

Patti S said...

I love making cards and yours are pretty cool. I love the chalk board background. I'm new to card making and I think I could make some of these as your explanation is very good. Thanks for the opportunity!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Fabulous cards, Amy! I love that woodgrain on the easel.

Isabel Z said...

I was trying to resist this kit but after seeing all of the amazing creations by you talented artists, I had to have it.

judy said...

I especially love your woodgrain easel card!!

Avra Williams said...

Fabulous chalkboard card!

Barb H. said...

Great cards. I think I need to get the waffle stamps.

Helen said...

Delightful cards--the easel card is so cleverly designed, the waffles are pure fun. tfs

Natalie Winterstein said...

Gorgeous cards! The waffles are so realistic!! Gorgeous!

Karen said...

Love the white embossing and coloring on the black cardstock! Fabulous cards.

Talitha Wright said...

I like both of your cards, but the chalkboard is my favorite.

Violet said...

the chalkboard easel card looks so real!
Thanks for the cool idea,

Custom Crafty Lady said...

You're the first to use the easel. i like that look.
CC Lady

Melissa said...

LOVE your cards! The waffles look edible and the chalkboard easel is adorable!

Kandice J said...

Your cards are so sweet. Nice job! Thanks for sharing!

The Red Haired Lass said...

I love this kit so much, all of the cards and examples have been so lovely and this kit really can be used in so many ways.

Vivian C. said...

Thanks for sharing this lovely card.

TLI74 said...

Waffles are adorable

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Happy New Year! Super beautiful cards!! Love this kit!

Kathy Ferguson said...

Your easel card looks so authenicate using the woodgrain cardstock. The waffle card is adorable. I love the sentiment for you chose. Thanks for the inspiration. This card kit is sensational!

Lauri Bacalzo said...

The chalkboard card is darling!
Thank You for sharing your talents!

Helen said...

Love your fun cards, Amy! I love black and white on a card, so my favourite is the blackboard card! Thanks so much for the all the wonderful inspiration and the chance to win!

Shanna said...

I love all of the new ideas!

Susie Sonnier said...

Such cute cards

Joyce McIntosh said...

Love both your cards! The sign board is my favorite. Thanks for sharing with us.

Arianna Barbara said...

Gorgeous cards!!!

Cynthia Cole said...

Both cards are wonderful!

Janet said...

I love the use of the sign die to be the shape of the card! Great idea and great card.

Danielle Dietz said...

Love the easel card and who doesn’t love waffles?! Thanks for sharing!

red1979 said...

Thanks for sharing. Love your cards. This kit has so many great stamps and dies! Your waffle card is too cute!

V. K. said...

Great use of the new kit and very creative. This kit is so very versatile.

Jen P said...

Beautiful cards. Your easel card makes me miss the fresh flower markets in Europe when we lived there! So fun.

Eagle Rutherford said...

Love the easel card. Great inspiration here.

DonnaSue said...

Beautiful easel card... Love the design.
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Jennifer said...

Love your waffles - they are making me want this set for sure!

Sobi said...

love the easel card

Cyn Doll said...

I love the waffles. They are so pretty!

Jean said...

Great cards and inspiration! Lovely kit!

Deb Selby said...

Love both of these cards. a stamp of waffles on my must have list......who would have thunk it.

Lauren said...

This months kit is the best! The easel die is great, I love the card you made with it.

LmichelleH said...

Such great cards.

Bri Kay said...

Amazing I love the easel card!

Cheri said...

Lovely cards, Amy. I love the easel/billboard style. This is a fantastic Kit - so glad I am a subscriber....I can't wait to receive it.

Sue Smith said...

I really like your easel card. What a clever display you created. Both your cards are terrific. This is a kit that is one I would love to own. Here's keeping my fingers crossed :)

Natalie said...

Your cards are great! The more I go through the Blog Hop the more I want this kit.

Salnclts said...

I love your waffles card.

Jeanne Beam said...

Such cute cards!
Thanks for sharing...

jean said...

verynbeautiful cards love this set!!!

DisenosdelCorazon said...

Love your use of the stamps as chalk outlines. Very creative.

Lee said...

I love the waffle card! So fun!

Deanne H said...

I love the waffle card. It is so cool!

Denise Bryant said...

Adorable cards! Love the fun waffles and the chalkboard! What a fabulous kit with charming images and dies!

Jo Malicoat said...

This kit is so gorgeous, just love it! Just looking at the wonderful cards that have been made makes me happy!

Denise Terry said...

That waffle card is amazing! How can anyone not love waffles?

Cindy said...

Lovely cards!

Nana Griffin said...

Absolutely love that easel.

Alycia said...

I like that card a waffle-lot.

Kipp said...

I love the chalk you made.

Farhana S said...

love the chalkboard card! so pretty!

Rosemary said...

super fun set of cards!

Szokol Anita said...

Nice cards!

Cyn Doll said...

I love the waffle card. One of my favorite foods in a new set? I definitely need it! :)

D.Ann C said...

Oooo! I love those flowers colored in on black paper! I've gotta have those waffles and I love the heart background!!

Annette Gordon said...

I love how you used the frame to make a shape card. Those are my favourite type. Hero Arts has such amazing card kits, for a price that can't be beat! Love this kit.

Lisa Norstrom said...

Hi Amy - this is a nice kit with lots of options - but my favorite is the easel and my favorite add-on is the waffles - so of course I am in love with both of your cards!

Feebs said...

Such a cute card! I love this kit and the add-ons too!

NicoleN said...

What a cool card; turning it into an easle. Great creation!

LIZARD said...

Amy, I am really digging the heart background on your second card! Unfortunately that sold out before I could get my crafty hands upon it! It really does look spectacular on your card and in red! I also like the sandwich board card too. So cute! And a wonderful idea that you raised the images on the board, but just a smidge. Enough to give it more depth and intrigue! Great cards!!!!

TheCraftyRedhead said...

Amy your cards are amazing! I love how you added color to your sign, just like a real chalk board! !

Sue SK said...

Love this Chalk board die from Hero Arts. Thank you for sharing it!

Karrie L said...

I love your card designs! This is such a great kit!

Nox said...

The waffle card is so cute! I love the hearts background. I also really love the chalkboard look of the first card!

Sharon said...

My daughter went to Europe about 18months ago and I’m still yet to scrap an album for her. This kit would be absolutely perfect to do this. This kit would do justice to all of the amazing scenery of the wonderful countries that she was lucky enough to visit. Thank you for the opportunity.

Helen Gullett said...

Amy, your cards are so lovely and sweet. I love the easel one a lot. Thanks for the inspirations.

Sue D said...

So pretty and cute. Love the chalkboard look.

Andre M. said...

Fab cards that beautifully showcase the new products. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

Cheryl P said...

Love the easel card!

Dawn J said...

This is a beautiful kit. What great cards, thanks for sharing.

karenajo said...

Love your pretty chalkboard card and the very fun 'punny' waffle card. This is a great kit and am loving all the inspiration!

Wendy Lambert said...

Very cute cards. I love the chalkboard card, it's just so adorable. I also love that heart background stamp!

Mary-Anne V said...

Such sweet cards I really like the chalkboard look you created with this kit.

Karen Brown said...

I LOVE your blackboard easel card....so cute and creative!

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