Welcome to the Hero Arts "My Monthly Hero - August 2018 Blog Hop!" Happy August! In my world August is just one month away from Autumn! Yippeee! I hope you're enjoying the lazy days of Summer and having fun. The new kit this month has a theme that is very near and dear to my heart...coffee! (and tea too!) Yummy stamps, dies, embossing powder and more! Do you love coffee as much as I do? You're gonna love this kit!
I'm happy to be here with you today launching the latest edition of the My Monthly Hero Kit. I hope you find some (many) things to inspire you. I have two cards to share today! One was made with the main kit, and the other one I made with some of the fun add-ons.
You may have arrived here from Nichol's Blog! If you want to start at the beginning of the hop CLICK HERE to go to the Hero Arts Blog! As always, lots of fun and inspiration for you today from my awesome fellow bloggers! I'm always grateful to be included in the Hero Arts lineup! If you're new to my blog today - welcome. 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 the value is double that, at least. Enjoy the hop today! Get your kit while they last!
My first card for today features the stamps and dies from the main kit... I love fall and I love Pumpkin Spice Lattes so I made a Fall card! I adore the sentiments that come in the main stamp set. They're so on point! Lots of different coffee mugs to mix and match together. It's practically perfect!
I started with an A2 card base in white cardstock. Then I layered kraft cardstock and some new patterned papers. The focal point are the cute coffee cuts and the sentiment. I stamped and die cut the two coffee cups and the whip cream and straw, and die cut them out. I colored them with my Copic Markers! NOTE: The tiny pumpkin stamp is from another Hero Arts stamp set!! (It's in my supplies at the bottom of my post)
I attached the cups to the card using foam tape for added dimension. I used aqua and orange, which are complementary colors so they look good together! I tried to match the papers too.
For my accents I used a bit of twine and some Nuvo Jewel Drops!
We're the PERFECT blend!! :-)
My next card was made using some of the beautiful add-ons for this month's theme! I made a watercolor tea pot card! This card was inspired by my own kitchen! Our kitchen has a French Country theme with blue, red, yellow...and roosters! I love that look! So I tried to re-create that in my next card. I used the awesome new Tea Pot Nesting Dies along with the brand new Spill The Tea stamps and dies. I watercolored everything and used my trademark gingham check to complete the look!
I chose to use bright red paper with crisp white embossing for the sentiment this time around! I kind of like this look! I'm going to try some different colors now! I used heat embossing and Hero Arts White Embossing Powder.
This card is an A2 horizontal card made with a Kraft card base. I layered gingham and white paper and then vellum as my foundation for the card. I die cut out the pretty tea pot die twice. (I used the second one to cut out the lid). I used Daniel Smith Watercolor Dots to color in my stamped images. I wanted it to look like a pretty teapot that would be in the kitchen! I stamped the lemons and flowers randomly onto the tea pot die cut (which was watercolor paper). I then stamped and die cut out the little chicken and colored her with the same watercolor dots palette! The Dot palettes are great for quick coloring or coloring on the go!! (supplies are listed at the bottom of my post)
I used one giant red enamel dot to be the top of the tea pot lid. I then added pretty twine to complete the look. I love these colors together!
My water coloring isn't fussy at all here. I used a water brush and quickly put the color on without analyzing it too much. SO easy - and fun!
The new kit is available NOW! Yippeeeee! Below is a photo of THE ENTIRE MAIN KIT CONTENTS! This is a great value for $34.99! Hero Arts is VERY generous with their beautiful kits! The other supplies I used are listed below in my links!
Love that fall look on the coffee card! Those two cups look great over the fall papers. And that teapot.. so creative and such nice colors.
Posted by: Karen L K | 08/12/2018 at 11:15 PM
I love coffee and this kit! I can’t wait to receive mine! Thank you HA and design team for sharing your creativity and inspiration!
Posted by: Gina Mongenel | 08/12/2018 at 09:00 PM
Pumpkin Spice...here we come! Great idea for bringing in the classic flavor of fall. I'm definitely going to bring in my pumpkin stamps to go with this set. Thanks for the idea.
Posted by: Linda Price | 08/12/2018 at 04:04 PM
Oh I love your fall card. Fall and coffee are my jam!! LOL! This kit is awesome!
Posted by: Kim Potts | 08/12/2018 at 01:51 PM
Love your sweet cards. And I agree - autumn is the best!!
Posted by: Libby Hickson | 08/12/2018 at 12:21 PM
These are just plain fun!! Can't wait til it's PSL time!!
Posted by: D.Ann C | 08/12/2018 at 12:14 PM
The dimension of your cards is amazing. Your coloring is wonderful - thanks for sharing!
Posted by: karenajo | 08/11/2018 at 08:46 PM
Such sweet cards!
Posted by: Kris Reeves | 08/10/2018 at 10:56 PM
I am now totally in love with this kit! Great idea going into fall colours and theme. Thx.
Posted by: JanM | 08/10/2018 at 09:27 PM
Wonderfully vibrant and festive cards! Beautiful compositions and layering.
Posted by: Dana M | 08/10/2018 at 04:06 PM
Love your cards and the pumpkin spice latte cup! Made me wonder how it tastes :)
Posted by: Hilde Larsen aka. Tindaloo | 08/10/2018 at 01:08 PM
Love the cards you made and also love the paper layering you did, I need to remember to mix patterns like that.
Posted by: Sheri Kempke | 08/10/2018 at 11:00 AM
I just love the way you use patterned paper to create these lovely colorful cards
Posted by: Elizabeth Motyka | 08/10/2018 at 09:16 AM
Love your cards, they are so joyful! Love this kit!
Posted by: Marisa Jesus | 08/10/2018 at 07:04 AM
Beautiful job. I love how this set fits so many different styles. I can't wait for it to arrive.
Posted by: Dorcas | 08/09/2018 at 02:47 PM
I've been ready for fall since spring, so I love your pumpkin spice latte card. The teapot card came out really cute too.
Posted by: Lisa Hicks | 08/09/2018 at 11:02 AM
These are so good <3
Posted by: Eleanor Wilson | 08/09/2018 at 05:10 AM
Nice cards!
Posted by: Erika Rusch | 08/08/2018 at 09:06 PM
Looks like my favorite Pumpkin spice would look fab in your mug! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Kathy McCreary | 08/08/2018 at 08:18 PM
Awesome cards, Wanda! Love your colorful teapot!
Posted by: Patt H. | 08/08/2018 at 08:08 PM
Oh my - the orange in your first card just pops so much - I love it! Beautiful job! :)
Posted by: Jenine | 08/08/2018 at 08:07 PM
What a unique and creative twist on the featured coffee/tea set by turning it into a fall greeting card!
Posted by: Ste | 08/08/2018 at 07:23 PM
Great attention to detail! I really enjoyed seeing your cards!
Posted by: Angela | 08/08/2018 at 05:50 PM
What great cards!
Posted by: Marisela Delgado | 08/08/2018 at 03:21 PM
Love the colors and the teapot and the flowers and bird is lovely.
Posted by: Nana Griffin | 08/08/2018 at 12:59 PM
Wanda, your coloring work is amazing on each of those beautiful cards. I love them a lot. Thank you for the inspirations!
Posted by: Helen Gullett | 08/08/2018 at 12:09 PM
I love my coffe, love this kit and love your cards! My favorite is absolutely the first one, what a great colours, I love that orange it's sparking off the card. Thank you Wanda for these great examples.
Posted by: Henriëtte | 08/08/2018 at 10:56 AM
Yes a women after my own heart! I just love pumpkin spice lattes, well anything pumpkin actually. So for me the first card is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Robin P | 08/08/2018 at 08:31 AM
So fun and cute, love your cards. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: sherry butcher | 08/08/2018 at 04:45 AM
Such cute cards! Love how you've used the new products!
Posted by: Alanna P | 08/08/2018 at 04:01 AM
wow...the layering is awesome. beautiful combination of patterned paper with the stamps.
Posted by: Asawari | 08/08/2018 at 03:50 AM
Your cards are so intricate - love them!
Posted by: Rose | 08/08/2018 at 03:16 AM
Oh my gosh, as soon as I saw the pumpkin and your name on the list of artists.... I thought of you!! It’s just SO cute, just like you 😊
Posted by: Michelle Brown | 08/07/2018 at 10:26 PM
Your cards are so cute and I love the bright colors you used.
Posted by: Lori Proulx | 08/07/2018 at 09:24 PM
What fun autumn cards!
Posted by: Golda | 08/07/2018 at 09:07 PM
I am SO in love with your PSL card...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
Posted by: Lea Lawson | 08/07/2018 at 09:05 PM
Great reminder that this kit is great for all times of the year including fall!! Loved the French country tea pot especially!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | 08/07/2018 at 08:51 PM
LOVE your fall card!! Super cute papers and accents!
Posted by: Cheriese H | 08/07/2018 at 06:46 PM
Both cards are so cute but the cup with the pumpkin on the first card is my favorite! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Brianna Jackson | 08/07/2018 at 06:23 PM
These cards just made me smile.
Posted by: Michelle Hackett | 08/07/2018 at 05:57 PM
Love how you cut the kit the tea pot and decorated it so funky.
Posted by: Dawn Jones | 08/07/2018 at 05:09 PM
Your creations are wonderful. I really love the "We're The perfect blend" card. It is a perfect card for the fall!
Posted by: Lauren Z. | 08/07/2018 at 05:05 PM
Pumpkin spice latte! Yum!
Posted by: Barb H. | 08/07/2018 at 04:19 PM
Both cards are fantastic!
Thanks for sharing...
Posted by: Jeanne Beam | 08/07/2018 at 03:32 PM
There's that pumpkin spice everyone loves! You're cards are lovely!
Posted by: Julissa Padilla | 08/07/2018 at 02:41 PM
Festive fall cards. You are the first to use patterned paper on this stamp release. Well done!
Posted by: Sherri | 08/07/2018 at 01:43 PM
I just love this new kit and your card creations. The fall themed card is my favorite. I'm so ready for all that fall brings!
Posted by: Amy Cooley | 08/07/2018 at 01:41 PM
Awe, sweet are these! The little pumpkin for the pumpkin spice is just perfect. I’m loving the gingham with the hen. This kit is a must have for all the coffee and tea drinkers out there.
Posted by: Brandy Duncan | 08/07/2018 at 01:21 PM
Wonderful set of cards! The first one is my fav! :)
Posted by: Karthikha Uday | 08/07/2018 at 12:58 PM
How cute! Love the cards AND this kit!
Posted by: Stacey | 08/07/2018 at 12:35 PM