Hi creative friends! Welcome to the Hero Arts "My Monthly Hero" September 2017 Card Kit blog hop! As usual, I'm so happy to see you today and share a fun Fall card with you and loads of new stamping products from Hero Arts! Happy September! How was your Labor Day Weekend? Ours was hot! Still hot here in Sacramento and we stayed inside most of the weekend because of the heat and smoke from wildfires. Oh, how I am longing for cool Autumn breezes... But I have to wait a bit longer I guess. But, the new Hero Arts Kit is ALL FALL! The kit this month is packed with pumpkins and sunflowers and beautiful fall colors of inks....really to get us in the mood for the change of season! I used the stamps and dies from the main kit for my card today - the stamp set is so lovely, I couldn't resist! I had fun making the card shabby chic too, and with lots of color.
You may have arrived her from the wonderful blog of my friend Amy Kolling!! If you want to start at the beginning of the hop, CLICK HERE to go to the Hero Arts Blog. So much fun and inspiration for you today from lovely fellow crafters. I'm always grateful to join the other ladies in this monthly hop. If you're new to my blog today - welcome! Have fun! Enjoy the hop today! I will always warn you, these kits sell out FAST so if you like it, don't hesitate! I know I say that every time, but it's true! The last one sold out before the day was over. Get it while it's hot! Alrighty....here's my card for today!
As soon as I saw the layering pumpkins in the stamp set, I knew that was what I wanted to use as my focal point. I started with an A2 card base made from woodgrain paper from my personal crafty stash. (you could also use Kraft paper). I layered some gingham and then some pretty orange paper onto the woodgrain card base. The top layer is made from cream cardstock. To make it look worn and weathered is a fun technique! Cut the paper to size and then spritz it with some water from a spray bottle - not too much though. Then gently crumple the paper up in your hand to make the wrinkles. After you flatten it back out, sprinkle it with distress ink mixed with water from a paint brush. Then ink the edges with more Distress Inks and a sponge. I also curled the corners up with my fingers.
Here is a close up of the crumpled paper and the smaller pumpkin image. I stamped and die cut four pumpkins, stems and some leaves. The matching dies make this step a breeze! I used my stampamajig to line up all the layering stamps for the images. Sooooo pretty!
I used the Hero Arts Ovals dies to cut an oval for the sentiment, and then stamped the sentiment in rich brown ink. The oval is mounted on the card with foam tape.
The pumpkins, leaves and stems are all affixed with foam tape to add dimension t the card. I tried a few different layouts of the images, but ended up liking it this way the best. Lots of texture and color on this one!
The kit is available NOW! Yippeeeee! Below is a photo of THE ENTIRE CARD KIT CONTENTS! Beautiful images for Autumn, pumpkins, sunflowers, several ink pads, paper and more! This is a great value for $34.99! The items sold separately retail for $70.00 or more! Hero Arts is VERY generous with their beautiful kits! The other supplies I used are listed below in my links.
Wanda, I always love your cards because we seem to have the same style! This card is wonderful for fall! Beautiful job, as always!
Posted by: Angela W | 09/10/2017 at 07:07 PM
Stunning card! Love the touch of gingham!
Posted by: Judie Attard | 09/10/2017 at 03:44 PM
Thank you Hero Arts! Cool kit! Love it!
Posted by: Daryl Wong | 09/10/2017 at 03:50 AM
A super sweet card!
Posted by: Kris in Alaska | 09/10/2017 at 12:31 AM
Oooooo, what you did with that paper by distressing it is lovely! Thank you for sharing the technique!
Posted by: Raven | 09/09/2017 at 04:26 PM
Love this! I can't wait to try and emulate your card!!
Posted by: Stefanie White | 09/09/2017 at 04:09 PM
I love pumpkins! Wish I could have gotten the main kit. Your card is beautiful.
Posted by: Althea Robles | 09/09/2017 at 10:38 AM
These pumpkins are the best..love them..yay for fall!
Posted by: Holly P | 09/09/2017 at 10:36 AM
Gorgeous card! I love the colors you used for the pumpkins.
Posted by: Lisa A creations | 09/09/2017 at 08:34 AM
Love the pumpkins, absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Janette Jepson | 09/09/2017 at 08:07 AM
Love the pumpkins!
Posted by: Pam Wells | 09/08/2017 at 06:48 PM
Thanks for sharing your card!
Posted by: Ann K. | 09/08/2017 at 04:29 PM
Love those pumpkins and your layered card!
Posted by: Karen L K | 09/08/2017 at 02:27 PM
These pumpkins are so pretty. I love how you layered them to show dimension.
Posted by: Dawn Jones | 09/08/2017 at 02:21 PM
This collection is fabulous. It has the perfect pumpkin stamp. Love your design.TFS
Posted by: Brandy Duncan | 09/08/2017 at 06:56 AM
Fall, pumpkins and gingham really are a great combination, and you nailed it with your design, Wanda. I, too, am patiently waiting for autumn breezes here in WA as I'm tired of staying inside with windows closed due smoke and ash. Stay safe!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | 09/07/2017 at 09:44 PM
I enjoyed reading your tips!
Posted by: Nikkico | 09/07/2017 at 08:50 PM
Wanda, I love this card! Your signature gingham really frames the pumpkins- which are beautifully colored in layers. This card is so richly textured with so much to enjoy.
Posted by: Martha Berry | 09/07/2017 at 09:36 AM
Love the pumpkins. The coloring is fantastic. Love this kit.
Posted by: Katy | 09/07/2017 at 06:02 AM
Very pretty!! I love this card
Posted by: Terri | 09/07/2017 at 05:43 AM
I love how the layered stamping makes the pumpkins look like you painted them all!
Posted by: Ann Eslinger | 09/06/2017 at 10:45 PM
I love how your cards turned out. Beautiful.
Posted by: Leena Björk | 09/06/2017 at 09:13 PM
Pretty pretty pumpkins on your gorgeous card! Love the crumpled paper background too
Posted by: MelissaF | 09/06/2017 at 08:35 PM
Beautiful layering, textures and dimension! Love these gorgeous pumpkins!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 09/06/2017 at 08:22 PM
Love this distressed card. The layering pumpkin stamps are so cool! I live in Sacramento, too, and spent the weekend inside, too...so hit and smoky!
Posted by: Gail Anderson | 09/06/2017 at 08:16 PM
Love the layering pumpkins stamps
Posted by: Joyce Soo Hoo | 09/06/2017 at 08:11 PM
Love your card AND this kit
Posted by: Renee C | 09/06/2017 at 07:34 PM
Artistic & beautiful! I so want this kit!
Posted by: Greta H | 09/06/2017 at 07:17 PM
Beautiful! I love this time of the year.
Posted by: Pennie | 09/06/2017 at 05:40 PM
I really like how you layered the pumpkins. Very nice card. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Penny Whitlock | 09/06/2017 at 05:19 PM
Awesome, I love the distressed paper!
Posted by: Linda Bostedt | 09/06/2017 at 05:18 PM
Great card, the layered pieces of card stock are all perfect choices!
Posted by: Janet | 09/06/2017 at 04:22 PM
Love your color choices and design layout! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Monica | 09/06/2017 at 03:57 PM
Love your gingham and those pumpkins are so gorgeous. Great kit this month....
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 09/06/2017 at 02:18 PM
I am not usually a fan of pumpkins, however these pumpkins are really cool!
Posted by: Melissa B. | 09/06/2017 at 02:14 PM
This is a great kit. I love your use of the layering pumpkins and they turned out beautiful.
Posted by: Franka M. | 09/06/2017 at 01:34 PM
PUMPKINS...my favorite thing about fall (aside from the gently warm days and cool evenings, the falling leaves, the hint of cinnamon and apple cider in the air, preparing for cold weather with sweater and scarves coming out of the storage chest...sorry, got carried away). So, pumpkins...I love them. I can't wait for this month's kit. Everything in it is so cute, but pumpkins...my favorite. Can't wait to make some really cute cards and party favors. Thank you Hero Arts and all the crafty artists.
Posted by: Christine Chapman | 09/06/2017 at 01:34 PM
Always love seeing your creations. You never disappoint! Love the papers and the curling of your paper and crinkles!
Posted by: Michelle Sullivan | 09/06/2017 at 01:31 PM
Oooh, I can't wait to get my hands on those little pumpkins! 🎃 Fall is truly on the way... Thanks for sharing your ideas and inspiring the rest of us.
Posted by: Crystal | 09/06/2017 at 01:21 PM
This is a great card with a perfect color combo!
Posted by: Marjorie Dumontier | 09/06/2017 at 01:06 PM
I love the crumpled paper idea-thanks for sharing that technique! And the pumpkins are colored beautifully.
Posted by: Jeanette D. | 09/06/2017 at 12:50 PM
Love your layering. Great card.
Posted by: Golda | 09/06/2017 at 12:34 PM
Beautiful fall card!Love these pumpkins!Thank you for sharing :)
Posted by: Kleri F | 09/06/2017 at 12:02 PM
Perfect fall card!!
Posted by: geri S. | 09/06/2017 at 11:43 AM
Autumn means pumpkins & you have done a wonderful job of coloring them in Autumn colors.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Posted by: Melissa SunshineHoneyBee | 09/06/2017 at 11:29 AM
Oh my!!! Love your stunning Fall card and its beautiful colors!!! Great kit!!!
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | 09/06/2017 at 11:22 AM
Just wonderful!!
Posted by: Tara Prince | 09/06/2017 at 11:09 AM
Beautiful card, just ordered the kit.
Posted by: Dolores | 09/06/2017 at 10:18 AM
Pumpkins have been my favorite ever since we visited a pumpkin patch with my red-headed grandsons.
Posted by: Lonnie | 09/06/2017 at 09:58 AM
This is a great card! I love the country feel to it. It reminds me of home and Thanksgiving and all the family gathered together.
Posted by: Carol Henderson | 09/06/2017 at 09:54 AM