Hero Arts March 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello there, today we are celebrating the release of the March My Monthly Hero Kit from Hero Arts. It is wonderful! It can be used for so many occasions. If you are following along in the hop, you should have arrived here from the fabulous Jessica, but if you get lost along the way, the full list of participants is below.

 

For my card, I started off by cutting the 'thank' die from the kit three times from white cardstock. I layered these up with liquid glue to create a thicker piece. I love the fonts on these word dies! I then created a base for my die-cut to sit on.

 

I took a piece of Yupo paper and first added on a layer of Cool Peri and Shell Pink Alcohol Inks. I spritzed air on to the piece with the Distress Spritzer and then added a layer of Raspberry and Purple Twilight Alcohol Inks. To finish off, I added in a few drops of Silver Mixative and blended this in with the Alcohol Ink Blending Solution and the Spritzer. This piece was set aside to dry.

 

 

Once dry, I cut it down in to a strip. I applied a generous coating of ant-static powder to it and then stamped the 'you' from the main kit stamp set using Versamark Ink. I applied white embossing powder and heat set. This was added to a white A2 card base with tape runner. I took a panel of white cardstock and ran this through my die cutting machine with the Bold Graphic Confetti Fancy Die, which is available as an add-on this month. I decided to emboss the die instead of cut it and it gave a lovely pattern on to the panel. I cut it down and added one piece above the alcohol ink strip and one piece below. The 'thank' piece was then added with more liquid glue.

 

SUPPLIES:

Here are the links to what I have used on the card. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the logo below the product to shop at your favourite store. Products marked with an asterisk (*) were kindly sent to me to use.
 

 

THE KIT:

 

The March 2018 MMH Kit contains a 6" x 8" stamp set, 4 fancy word dies, 7 fancy shape dies, 4 sheets of black cardstock, 4 sheets of kraft cardstock, 4 sheets of white cardstock, sparkly sequins, Silver Sparkle embossing powder and a Unicorn White ink cube.

 

The value of the kit is $70 but you can get it for an amazing $34.99 (approx. £27 depending on exchange rate). Remember the kits are limited edition and often sell out quickly. You can subscribe here so that you never miss a kit. International subscribers get a discount off shipping too!

 

There are lots of wonderful add-on products this month. These are not limited and can be purchased from the Hero Arts Shop and also from your favourite Hero Arts retailer. Here is a look at them:

 

 

BLOG HOP:

 

Here is the full list of participants in the hop:

 

Hero Arts Blog

Jennifer McGuire

Yana Smakula

Emily Midgett
Wanda Guess
Janette Kausen
Ilina Crouse
Lydia Fiedler
Jessica Frost-Ballas

Michelle Short- you are here :)

Laurie Willison
Jana Millen
Clare Prezzia
May Park

Amy Tsuruta

Libby Hickson

 

GIVEAWAY:

 

Hero Arts are giving away one kit to one lucky winner, selected from all the comments from all the blogs in the hop. The giveaway closes Sunday, 11th March at 11.59 EST and the winner will be announced the following week. If the winner has already purchased the kit, they will be reimbursed for it.

 

The next person on the hop is the fabulous and amazing Laurie. Thank you so much for visiting me today. I hope you have a wonderful time on the rest of the hop and a great rest of the day too!