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My Monthly Hero Kit, September

09/4/2018

My Monthly Hero Kit, Hero Arts

Hello everyone! You probably already know I am dreading Fall in a BIG way… but if it has to come, at least I have fun new products to play with like the September My Monthly Hero Kit.

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Hero Arts, My Monthly Hero Kit September 2018

The My Monthly Hero Kit tends to sell out FAST – so run.. don’t walk to get yours because once the kit is gone, it is… gone for good!

The value of the kit is $73.00 but only costs $34.99!  It includes:

  • 6″ x 8″ Clear Stamp Set
  • 18 Coordinating Frame Cuts
  • 1 Window Fancy Die with Frame
  • 1 Daniel Smith Watercolor Dot Card (6 Autumnal colors)
  • 5 Mini Watercolor Brushes
  • 30 Translucent Leaf Sticky Notes

Kits begin shipping from Hero Arts on September 7th.

There are some awesome add-ons that should hop into your cart too 🙂 

Ok, now onto some inspiration!

Happy Harvest

For this card, I used the Orange Liquid Watercolor, and did a wash over a piece of Distress Watercolor Cardstock. Then I took a dark brown piece of cardstock and die cut out the new Cloudy Moon Fancy Die. I used this die as a more ornate window- which I think is a fun idea! On some more watercolor cardstock, I stamped the new Autumn Bounty images. I watercolored them with the Daniel Smith Watercolor Dot Card that comes as part of the kit. The colors were perfect for the pumpkin, ghourds and harvest corn.

Hero Arts, Autumn Bounty Stamp & CutHero Arts, Cloudy Moon Fancy Die

Once I die cut out the images I layered them onto the card. To finish it off  I stamped the sentiment.

Happy Autumn

For this card, I started off with the Ornate Floral Stencil, and I inked Black Soot Distress Ink with a Distress Blending Brush.

Hero Arts, Ornate Floral StencilHero Arts, Textured Leaves

I then stamped a bunch of the Textured Leaves stamps with Distress Oxide Ink on cardstock. I started by inking the whole leaf in the lightest color, then dabbing more colors in layers, and then stamping it. Distress Oxide colors I used: Mustard Seed, Fossilized Amer, Wild Honey, Ripe Persimmon, Barn Door, Crushed Olive, Vintage Photo. Once all the leaves were stamped and die cut out I inked the edges with regular Distress Ink in Vintage Photo. I then spread a layer of Crazing Distress Collage Medium. Once dry there was a bit of sheen onto the leaves and a subtle crackle.

To finish off this I used the sentiment “Happy Autumn” from the main kit and stamped it on a scrap of cardstock that had the orange watercolor wash. I cut it out by hand, I call this “word fetti”.

I hope these cards really inspired you and got your creative juices flowing! More importantly, I hope it really got you in the mood for fall! Remember the kit is going to sell out fast, so go get yours here: September My Monthly Hero Kit.
My Monthly Hero Kit, Hero Arts

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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, September 9th at 11:59pm, and the winner will be announced the following week on the Hero Arts blog

Next on the hop is Yana Smakula!!

The full hop list is:

The Hero Arts Blog
Ilina Crouse
Lydia Fiedler
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Libby Hickson
Janette Kausen
Amy Kolling
Kelly Latevola
Jennifer McGuire
Emily Midgett
Caly Person
Michelle Short
Jenn Shurkus
Yana Smakula
Nichol Spohr
Julee Tilman

Supplies Used

Supplies I used are linked throughout the post. Click on the picture and you will be taken to the product. I use affiliate links when available which means if you make a purchase I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

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Hero Arts, Autumn Bounty Stamp & Cut
Hero Arts, Autumn Bounty Stamp & Cut
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Hero Arts, Cloudy Moon Fancy Die
Hero Arts, Cloudy Moon Fancy Die
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Hero Arts, Orange Liquid Watercolor
Hero Arts, Orange Liquid Watercolor
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Hero Arts, My Monthly Hero Kit September 2018
Hero Arts, My Monthly Hero Kit September 2018
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Hero Arts, Ornate Floral Stencil
Hero Arts, Ornate Floral Stencil
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Hero Arts, Textured Leaves
Hero Arts, Textured Leaves
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Tim Holtz, Distress Collage Medium Crazing
Tim Holtz, Distress Collage Medium Crazing
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Tim Holtz, Distress Collage Brush Set
Tim Holtz, Distress Collage Brush Set
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Lawn Fawn, 80 LB WHITE 8.5 x 11 Inch Cardstock
Lawn Fawn, 80 LB WHITE 8.5 x 11 Inch Cardstock
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Lawn Fawn Jet Black Premium Ink Pad Lf1302
Lawn Fawn Jet Black Premium Ink Pad Lf1302
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxides Set of 12
Tim Holtz Distress Oxides Set of 12
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad Set Of 12 Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad Set Of 12 Ranger
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Original Misti
Original Misti
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3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent

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Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
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3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 0.25 Inch Adhesive Glue Gun
3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 0.25 Inch Adhesive Glue Gun
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Fiskars Microtip Scissors
Fiskars Microtip Scissors
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  1. Lagene says

    September 10, 2018 at 1:12 pm

    Awesome cards, I especially love the Happy Autumn leaves card!

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  2. Karen L K says

    September 10, 2018 at 2:03 am

    Nicely done! Those Textured Leaves are a favorite of mine and they look great crackled. The happy harvest card is really pretty with those fab colors.

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  3. Andre M. says

    September 9, 2018 at 8:48 pm

    Thanks for sharing these pretty fall cards.

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  4. Marjorie DUMONTIER says

    September 9, 2018 at 4:38 pm

    I love the strong color combos you used for your cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

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  5. Kelsey Thomas says

    September 8, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    These are really pretty! 🙂

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  6. Patt H. says

    September 8, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    Absolutely beautiful cards, Jenn! Love these new goodies!

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  7. Laurie Black says

    September 8, 2018 at 5:09 pm

    Beautiful cards, love the rich colors

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  8. Lauren Z. says

    September 8, 2018 at 11:35 am

    Lovely cards! The crazing makes the leaves on your Hello Autumn card look real. Thanks for the idea!

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  9. Cristina Wu says

    September 8, 2018 at 1:55 am

    These are beautiful harvest theme cards.

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  10. Erika Rusch says

    September 8, 2018 at 12:15 am

    Beautiful cards! Your blog title suits you!

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  11. Nancy says

    September 7, 2018 at 10:39 am

    Beautiful cards! Love the details…

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  12. Amy says

    September 7, 2018 at 1:56 am

    Thank you for sharing your designs.

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  13. Gayle Bartholomew says

    September 6, 2018 at 6:22 pm

    This is a wonderful kit and your cards are stunning. thanks for sharing.

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  14. Missus Wookie says

    September 6, 2018 at 4:40 pm

    The glaze on the textured leaves makes such a difference! Thanks for your inspiration 🙂

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  15. Barbara Walborn says

    September 6, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    Every piece of this kit is fabulous. Such wonderful cards!

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  16. Diane Stricker says

    September 6, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    Stunning cards.

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  17. Mary Holshouser says

    September 6, 2018 at 11:22 am

    The cards are beautiful.
    the colors are rich and intense.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  18. Shanna says

    September 6, 2018 at 8:39 am

    I love the new set and all of the creative ideas!

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  19. Cindi Lynch says

    September 6, 2018 at 7:13 am

    Stunning Cards!

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  20. Sue D says

    September 5, 2018 at 11:10 pm

    Your cards are gorgeous. My fave is the Harvest one.

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  21. Cynthia Cole says

    September 5, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    Such lovely cards!

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  22. Sue says

    September 5, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    Your leaves are so beautiful !

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  23. Jeanne Beam says

    September 5, 2018 at 8:57 pm

    Such beautiful cards!
    Thanks so much for sharing…

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  24. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    September 5, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    What a beautiful combination of products and colors!

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  25. Gayle says

    September 5, 2018 at 7:28 pm

    Rich colors and textures. Absolutely stunning!

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  26. Lynne Wilcox says

    September 5, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    Nice! I need to rethink how often I use black in a background!

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  27. Marisela Delgado says

    September 5, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    AWESOME cards!!

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  28. Cindy G. says

    September 5, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    Beautiful cards! Really love the Happy Autumn card! Great job

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  29. Dee Earnshaw says

    September 5, 2018 at 4:03 pm

    Your cards are stunning – love the layouts and colors:)

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  30. cyndi morris says

    September 5, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    Both cards are so beautiful. I particularly love the Happy Harvest card.

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  31. Riecy says

    September 5, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    Beautiful cards, especially love the autumn leaf one!

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  32. Dana M says

    September 5, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    Such beautiful cards! Fantastic designs and textures. Wonderful rich colors.

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  33. D.Ann C says

    September 5, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    These ssre so cool! I especially love those leaves!!

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  34. Peggy M says

    September 5, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    Lovely cards! Thank you for sharing!

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  35. Jennifer Foust says

    September 5, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    Love the texture of the leaves you created! Beautiful card

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  36. Arianna Barbara says

    September 5, 2018 at 11:58 am

    Wow!!! Fabulous cards!! Love so much your wonderful colouring technique!!!

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  37. Michele W says

    September 5, 2018 at 10:44 am

    Great cards! Love the way you used the cloudy mood die as a frame rather than as a “moon”. It works so well, especially with the leaves hanging from it. Your leaves are beautiful. Love the colors you chose and that little bit of crackling adds just the right touch. You’ve given me some great ideas. Thanks!

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  38. Lauryne Cunningham says

    September 5, 2018 at 8:59 am

    Beautiful cards! I love the Happy Harvest colors against the black background- very striking!

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  39. Mary MacFadyen says

    September 5, 2018 at 8:23 am

    Your happy harvest card is very eye catching. I think this was a very creative way to use the vegetable stamps.

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  40. Dee Ann Matthews says

    September 5, 2018 at 8:14 am

    Two beautiful cards that capture the season!

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  41. Twylia Bell says

    September 5, 2018 at 4:45 am

    Love your cards. Beautiful kit to work with.

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  42. Julia says

    September 5, 2018 at 2:56 am

    The colouring on those leaves makes them look so realistic. Love it!

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  43. Deb Hardy says

    September 5, 2018 at 1:43 am

    Dreading Autumn, you say?? Oh, no! It has become my favorite time of year. I love the colors against the black on your first card and the crazing looks great on the leaves. Thanks for inspiring me with your talent.

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  44. Kari Hansen says

    September 4, 2018 at 11:47 pm

    Beautiful kit! Thanks for showing many ways to use it.

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  45. Geri S says

    September 4, 2018 at 11:29 pm

    Great cards and kit!

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  46. Eva N says

    September 4, 2018 at 11:11 pm

    Beautiful cards! Your use of the Distressed Leaves makes this add-on a must have!

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  47. Rose Mary Smalley says

    September 4, 2018 at 10:18 pm

    Love your cards…..the one with those beautiful textured leaves was a stunner…..I couldn’t figure out how you got that texture to show up until I read the discription….duh….Great job…they looked like you picked them up from under a tree to put them on your card…aweseome job! Love it…..big hugs…..

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  48. Michele K. Henderson says

    September 4, 2018 at 9:54 pm

    The cards are beautiful! I love what you did to the leaves! They seem to have smooch texture and great fall color too! Very pretty!

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  49. Jas424 says

    September 4, 2018 at 9:19 pm

    Both of your creations are screaming Autumn with your amazing choice of colors and cut out placement. Thank you for being a part of this hop.

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  50. Stacey Kowbel says

    September 4, 2018 at 9:13 pm

    Gorgeous cards!

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  51. Christa N Hamilton says

    September 4, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    Love the crackle glaze effect. Beautiful cards!

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  52. Angie says

    September 4, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    Just love the Happy Autumn sentiment!

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  53. Judy says

    September 4, 2018 at 7:54 pm

    I love the kit and add-ons as well as your lovely cards!

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  54. Nora Noll says

    September 4, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    What STUNNING cards!! I Love the one with the dark blue and the lovely leaves. GREAT design!!

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  55. LIDA MINER says

    September 4, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    Love these cards and stamps. The use of the crackle glaze, so great!

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  56. Kim Salito says

    September 4, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    Beautiful cards.

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  57. Cary Lombardo says

    September 4, 2018 at 6:14 pm

    Gorgeous cards as always!

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  58. Maureen Reiss says

    September 4, 2018 at 5:45 pm

    Beautiful Fall cards!!

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  59. Jane Harrah says

    September 4, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    that black and orange card is great. I love them both but that one really stands out!

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  60. Cindy C. says

    September 4, 2018 at 5:15 pm

    Stunning projects!!

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  61. Meghan Kennihan says

    September 4, 2018 at 5:09 pm

    I love that Happy Autumn card! What a gorgeous background! Great coloring on both!

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  62. Lisa Moline says

    September 4, 2018 at 5:08 pm

    Beautiful cards! I love the stenciling on the background – it really makes the card! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  63. Leanne in Cali says

    September 4, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    Love your fall colors and cards! Thanks for sharing with us on this fun blog hop. The new Hero Arts kits looks amazing!!

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  64. Karen Hale says

    September 4, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    Beautiful fall cards, gorgeous backgrounds! Thanks, Jenn.

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  65. Karthikha Uday says

    September 4, 2018 at 4:23 pm

    Awesome cards! I love both of them! 🙂

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  66. Cindyellen Robinson says

    September 4, 2018 at 4:16 pm

    those leaves look EXACTLY like the frosted ones in the New England woods in October. Those are just such a reminder of home. They make me happy just to look at them. thank you.

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  67. gloria J kratz says

    September 4, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    Beautiful cards you would think the leaves would get lost in the bold background, but the color makes them stand out.

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  68. Teri S. says

    September 4, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    Whoa! Gorgeous cards with fabulous colours! Thanks for the inspiration you’ve provided.

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  69. Margaret says

    September 4, 2018 at 2:51 pm

    Beautiful cards and a wonderful kit and add-ons!

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  70. Miriam Baker says

    September 4, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    The leaf notes are an interesting embellishment.

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  71. Barbara Rodriguez says

    September 4, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    Great cards

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  72. Breina Burgin says

    September 4, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    Wonderful cards!

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  73. kReN@afourthlife says

    September 4, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    SO love these vibrant and bold colors in your projects! I am ready for fall! Thanks for sharing your creativity and such a wonderful product!

    Reply

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