Welcome to the Hero Arts "My Monthly Hero" November 2017 Card Kit Blog Hop! Yippeeee! As always, I'm happy to see you today and happy to share some holiday cheer with you! this month's kit is chock full of happy, cute, fun and festive items for all the Winter holidays! I know there is something for everyone in the kit, and the add-ons. I think that we are now going head on into holiday mode. I could tell this weekend that the traffic was a little heavier and people seemed a bit more rushed....and the Christmas carols are playing in all the stores. There's no going back now! The MMH kit this month will help you make your holiday cards, tags, and whatever else you need! I made two retro themed cards to share today. Reminding me of Christmas in the 60's and 70's.
You may have arrived here from Laurie's amazing blog! 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 VERY FAST (usually the first day) so if you like it, don't hesitate! I know I say that every time, but it's true! Get it while you can! They are such a great value. Each kit is $34.99 and this month's kit has a value of $72.00. Ink pads, dies, stamps....it's all good!
My first card for today was made with the SUPER cute Santa Claus Die Cut. I LOVE him! I die cut it out of crisp white paper and then quickly colored the die cut with a water pen and Distress Inks. Fast and Fun - no muss or fuss.
This card started with a dark grey A2 card base. Then I layered red, and then white. I stamped the small circular snowflake image onto the white layer to create a background for old Santa! I stamped the beautiful sentiment in red ink and die cut it out with a circle die (supplies at the bottom of my post).
When I mounted the Santa die cut to the card I used foam tape. I used a double layer of foam tape under the brim of his had so it would stick out further. I gently lifted up his mustache and beard pieces with my fingers. SO cute! I added Stickles glitter glue to his hat for a bit of shine.
I used a few Distress Inks and a very light, loose watercolor for coloring the die cut. I added pink cheeks too!
For this next card I used the main card kit and a fun, cool, retro color palette! I LOVE the font on the sentiments that come with the main kit. Cheer! Simple and perfect. This is a one layer stamping card. I overlapped the ornaments slightly when I stamped them. The strings were drawn on with a black pen and a ruler. I added some Enamel Dots at the tops of the ornaments.
This perfect oval die is part of the main kit and fits the sentiment just right. I stamped in rich black ink to offset the soft colors.
The kit is available NOW! Yippeeeee! Below is a photo of THE ENTIRE CARD KIT CONTENTS! Beautiful images for Christmas and Winter crafting, fun tags, stamps, dies, ink and more! This is a great value for $34.99! The items sold separately retail for $72.00 or more! Hero Arts is VERY generous with their beautiful kits! The other supplies I used are listed below in my links.
SUPPLIES FOR TODAY!
Gorgeous cards. I especially love the ornaments. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: F. Andre | 11/07/2017 at 05:15 AM
I love the colouring and dimension on Santa. And the ornaments are just gorgeous.
Posted by: Aroa | 11/07/2017 at 05:11 AM
Super awesome kit and such great examples on how to use it! 💞
Posted by: Janet Trapp | 11/07/2017 at 05:08 AM
I am completely in love wiht the ornament int this kit and also with the gorgeous card you made wiht it in non-holiday colours. So great!
Posted by: Henriëtte | 11/07/2017 at 05:06 AM
As usual, Wanda, you have a fun take with the new release.
Posted by: Laura Buehler | 11/07/2017 at 04:50 AM
I love this new set, Santa is so cute!
Posted by: Dawn Jones | 11/07/2017 at 03:27 AM
Nice job with Santa!
Posted by: Judy Crook | 11/07/2017 at 03:13 AM
I really like the Santa card. Thanks for sharing your cards.
Posted by: Cindy Thick | 11/07/2017 at 03:00 AM
Great job!! This November Hero Arts kit really has it all. It's gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing 😀
Posted by: AutismMommy | 11/06/2017 at 10:32 PM
Beautiful Santa and love the retro vibe of the ornament card and the colors used. Thank you for the opportunity.
Posted by: Teresa S | 11/06/2017 at 10:32 PM
Your Santa is so cute ! And the ornament card is so pretty !
Posted by: Melody_W | 11/06/2017 at 10:28 PM
I loved how delicate and pretty your ornament card turned out, and you Santa card is darling. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kathy Ferguson | 11/06/2017 at 10:05 PM
Your cards are great! Especially love the Santa
Posted by: Cheryl Robertson | 11/06/2017 at 09:46 PM
Beautiful holiday cards! So much dimension on the retro Santa and I love the gray base. The non traditional color combo on the pretty ornaments is so festive too!
Posted by: MelissaF | 11/06/2017 at 09:35 PM
I love the Paper Layering Santa card. The retro look is great.
Posted by: Tracy A | 11/06/2017 at 08:21 PM
Great design elements on these cards! Impatiently waiting for my kit to arrive!
Posted by: Donna Appelquist | 11/06/2017 at 08:18 PM
Such neat examples & color choices! This kit is looking amazing!!
Posted by: _chevron2 | 11/06/2017 at 08:17 PM
Oh, how I love that Santa! Bet he sells out quickly
Posted by: Vikki H | 11/06/2017 at 08:07 PM
Hey Wanda! Happy Belated :) Hope you had a great day. I too just love this Santa die cut it is so cute and I really love your coloring, it's perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Michelle Brown | 11/06/2017 at 08:01 PM
Love the ornament image, in particular the overlay design!
Posted by: SherylH | 11/06/2017 at 07:52 PM
All your cards are great, but I must admit Santa really caught my heart. I just love tbe way you colored him.
Posted by: Susan Gosman | 11/06/2017 at 07:48 PM
Great cards! Beautiful colors!
Posted by: Katy | 11/06/2017 at 07:44 PM
I think I'm going to have to go back and order the cute Santa! The designers are killin' it with him! Just too cute.
Posted by: Martha Berry | 11/06/2017 at 07:43 PM
Love your Santa card. Can't wait to get this die. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Heather Lynn | 11/06/2017 at 07:05 PM
I think I neeeeeed the santa
Posted by: Ginni Berg | 11/06/2017 at 06:59 PM
The ornament card is very pretty!
Posted by: Robin Gasser | 11/06/2017 at 06:30 PM
I love bright and pastel Christmas cards! Great job!
Posted by: eliza d | 11/06/2017 at 06:25 PM
I love your creativity! Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Kathy Crosby | 11/06/2017 at 06:22 PM
I love your bright ornaments, and your smiling Santa makes me smile.
Posted by: Steffi H. | 11/06/2017 at 06:10 PM
Stunning card thank you for sharing
Posted by: Starr Patrick | 11/06/2017 at 06:08 PM
I gotta have that adorable Santa! The ornaments are beautiful and I love both your cards.
Posted by: Cynthia Johnson | 11/06/2017 at 06:00 PM
beautiful!
Posted by: Carol K | 11/06/2017 at 05:51 PM
Really nice cards. Love the ornament card. Thanks for sharing...
Posted by: Jeanne Beam | 11/06/2017 at 05:48 PM
Beautiful...I love them all.
Posted by: Gail D | 11/06/2017 at 05:40 PM
Lovely cards! I really like the way you popped up parts of Santa.
Posted by: Sharon L. | 11/06/2017 at 05:39 PM
Your cards are so fun! Love how you colored Santa, such an adorable image!
Posted by: Stef Perry | 11/06/2017 at 05:18 PM
Gorgeous cards, Wanda! I'm such a fan of your beautiful designs, especially all of the thoughtful details that you always include.
Posted by: paperpicnic | 11/06/2017 at 05:17 PM
Wanda, your cards are wonderful! That Santa is adorable & I absolutely love the ornaments card is perfect!
Posted by: Patt H. | 11/06/2017 at 05:12 PM
As always, I love your cards. Those retro ornaments are very cool, and you played that Santa die all the way! Wonderful!
Posted by: Janelle H. | 11/06/2017 at 05:12 PM
Two fabulous cards Wanda! I absolutely love that Santa card...too cute and whimsical!
Posted by: Celeste Goff | 11/06/2017 at 05:10 PM
I appreciate the non traditional colors on your second card. Thank you for a chance to win.
Posted by: Teresa Adams | 11/06/2017 at 04:57 PM
Pretty ornaments and a fun Santa! Delightful cards!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 11/06/2017 at 04:51 PM
The Santa die is my favorite!
Posted by: Mary | 11/06/2017 at 04:37 PM
Lovely cards! I really liked your blog, definitely a new follower! Excited about the giveaway as well!
Posted by: Catrina | 11/06/2017 at 04:29 PM
That Santa is so cute, and I love the colors you use for the ornaments.
Posted by: Janetb | 11/06/2017 at 04:09 PM
Such cute cards.
Posted by: Lytona | 11/06/2017 at 04:03 PM
Simply never get tired of Santa! This is a super kit at the perfect time of year. Love how you arranged and used the pastel tones on the ornaments.
Posted by: Meralyn | 11/06/2017 at 03:44 PM
The Santa die is adorable
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Posted by: Liz mcallister | 11/06/2017 at 03:44 PM
These are so stunning. The layering and coloring to Santa is so...so....beautiful (but that's not the word cause it's more then that....). Nice cards. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kristina gentle | 11/06/2017 at 03:43 PM
Love Santa card. He is a really cute Santa. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kelley Freeman | 11/06/2017 at 03:41 PM