Happy Monday! I am absolutely thrilled to be guesting with Hero Arts today for the August My Monthly Hero Card Kit release!
The August My Monthly Hero Kit and Add Ons are now available in the Hero Arts Online Store HERE. The kit is valued at $77, an amazing deal at $34.99!
KIT INCLUDES:
- 6" x 8" Clear Stamp Set
- 11 Coordinating Frame Cuts
- 1 Fancy Window Cut Die
- 1.5 oz Celestial Sequins
- 1 Metallic Blueberry Mist
- 1 Gold Shimmer Mist
- 1 Stencil 5.25" x 6.5"
- 3 5" x 7" Assorted Patterned Celestial Paper
The kit is available for a limited time only - once it's gone, it's gone. Kits begin shipping from Hero Arts on Friday August 11.
SUBSCRIBE NOW to receive the kit monthly and never miss one!
To build the night sky background, I first applied Peacock Feathers, Faded Jeans, and Black Soot Distress Oxide Inks. Once the Distress Oxides are blended well, I spritzed the backgrounds with the Metallic Blueberry Mist and the Gold Shimmer Mist from the kit. I think you get the best results with the distress inks when you let the mists sit for about a minute and then blot dry with a paper towel.
Once the background is completely dry, I flicked white opaque paint over the backgrounds with a small paintbrush.
When the paint is completely dry I stamped the silhouette images from the card kit 6" x 8" stamp set included in the kit on the inked backgrounds using black dye ink. Stardust images and greetings from the stamp set were stamped with Versamark Ink and heat embossed with Platinum Embossing Powder or White Embossing Powder. The embossed areas add another layer of dimension and interest to these night skies!
Clouds from the stamp set were stamped on vellum using Versamark Ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder before being die cut with the coordinating die and adhered to the cards as shown.
Each background was trimmed to 4" x 5 1/4" and adhered to a white top fold card base to finish the design.
V I D E O T U T O R I A L
To watch the creation of these night sky cards with silhouette images from start to finish, click HERE or watch below:
S U P P L I E S
Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this project. Click the icon for the store underneath the thumbnails to start shopping. Where available I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and videos. Thank you!
S H O P M M H & A D D O N S
Add ons also available at Simon Says Stamp!
G I V E A W A Y
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. (Hero Arts will reimburse you if you've already bought the kit).
Giveaway closes Sunday, August 13th at 11:59pm, and the winner will be announced the following week.
K E E P H O P P I N G
Lovely cards, and thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Aash B | August 07, 2017 at 12:20 PM
Another beautiful background! Love the card!
Posted by: Tami Barnes | August 07, 2017 at 12:24 PM
This kit looks awesome, I love the backgrounds you've created! Thanks so much for the chance to win and for the inspiration:)
Posted by: Barbara B | August 07, 2017 at 12:31 PM
Love the backgrounds you did with the kit! Thanks for the inspiration :)
Posted by: Shelly L | August 07, 2017 at 12:34 PM
Wow! Such beautiful cards. What a gorgeous kit with so many possibilities.
Posted by: Kathy Jo | August 07, 2017 at 12:38 PM
Wow--love the night sky backgrounds you created for these cards.
Posted by: Sue LD | August 07, 2017 at 12:48 PM
Love love love your cards very nice.
Have a blessed day!
Kimberly
Posted by: Kim | August 07, 2017 at 12:51 PM
Pretty cards and congrats on guest hosting for Hero Arts!
Posted by: Joy J. | August 07, 2017 at 12:56 PM
I love the dimensional quality of your sky! I bet it is even more beautiful in person. Just lovely.
Posted by: Cindy Hanson | August 07, 2017 at 12:58 PM
Wow! Great images! I especially love the flying girl.
Posted by: Dori Garbutt | August 07, 2017 at 01:04 PM
I am loving the different galaxy backgrounds for this kit. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Roberta S. | August 07, 2017 at 01:06 PM
OMG! These cards are out of this world AMAZING! Totally in love with all three of them! The backgrounds are stunning! Love this kit to the moon and back! TFS! 🤞🤞🤞🤞
Posted by: Barb macaskill | August 07, 2017 at 01:09 PM
Just beautiful, Nichol!
Posted by: Barb C | August 07, 2017 at 01:16 PM
Beautiful cards
Posted by: Steffany | August 07, 2017 at 01:31 PM
Awesome cards ! It's a great card kit and I will have plenty inspiration for galaxy background : I need to improve my technique - LOL !
Posted by: Isabelle | August 07, 2017 at 01:32 PM
These cards are absolutely phenomenal! Love the beautiful backgrounds that you've created!
Posted by: Jean Sokolofski | August 07, 2017 at 01:38 PM
What a great kit and fabulous cards!
Posted by: Deborah Kaye | August 07, 2017 at 01:49 PM
What gorgeous cards! The backgrounds are just amazing.
Posted by: annheidel | August 07, 2017 at 01:51 PM
Beautiful background, Nichol! I always enjoy watching your work! You are so pleasant and talented! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Monica | August 07, 2017 at 01:51 PM
What wonderful cars an such a neat kit! Thanks for sharing .
~Gin K.~
Posted by: Gin K | August 07, 2017 at 01:52 PM
Love your cards! The backgrounds are awesome!
Posted by: Allene Frederick | August 07, 2017 at 01:52 PM
Oh my word!! These cards are FANTASTIC!! I love the background you created and the silhouette images rock!! Breathtaking design.
Posted by: Nora | August 07, 2017 at 02:02 PM
I love the stardust look. Great cards!
Posted by: Valerie DeWitt | August 07, 2017 at 02:07 PM
What a clever way to use the kid - love the cards!
Posted by: Angela | August 07, 2017 at 02:07 PM
Wow! These are absolutely stunning! I can't wait to get my kit!
Posted by: Celeste C | August 07, 2017 at 02:10 PM