Monday, March 8, 2021

VIDEO: Hero Arts My Monthly Hero March 2021 Release, Blog Hop and a Giveaway!

Hey everybody! The My Monthly Hero release is finally here and this month we've got a super fun book themed kit. If you aren't familiar with the My Monthly Hero kit, it's a kit that is released by Hero Arts on the first Monday of every month. It always has a fun, themed collection of stamps, dies and other goodies. The cost is just $34.99/month and the value is always much greater. This month's kit is valued at $73! You have the option to subscribe (subscribing now means your first kit will be the April release), or, to buy your favorite kits as one-off purchases. Be aware that once these kits sell out they are gone for good. If you see a kit you like make sure to snatch it up quickly! Oh! Also, don't forget to check out the add-ons! Every month there is an offering of add-on products that coordinate with the monthly kit theme. You can check out this month's add-ons here.

Today's post is part of an amazing blog hop with tons of inspiration. So if you'd like to see some really great projects please make sure you check out everybody on the hop. There's also a great giveaway from Hero Arts! Details for both the blog hop and giveaway are at the bottom of my post so make sure to check that out.

Today I've got a mixed media card and video to share with you. I used images from the main kit as well as stamps from some of the add-on sets to create my card...

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If you'd like to watch how I made this card here's the video I made for you...

 
If you are having trouble watching this video click HERE to view it now.


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I started out by using my copic markers to color the focal point of my card which is the girl sitting in the chair. I show how I like to color and share some tips for adding shadow and texture in my video. I also have all of the colors that I used listed in a graphic at the end of my video.


After I colored the main image I worked on my background. I started with a base of Dina Wakley gloss sprays. Then, I added ink, acrylic paint, embossing powder and gilding flakes.
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I stamped out some extra images from the following add-on stamp sets: Novel Prose Bold Prints, Bookworm Messages, Literally the Best and Library Card Stamp & Cut XL. Then I heat embossed a sentiment from the Literary Quotes stamp set and put my card together using foam adhesive for some good dimension.
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My second card is the one I shared for day two of the countdown on Saturday. To create this card I started out with a piece of watercolor cardstock. I stamped the tree image from the main kit using the rainbow ink pad that also comes with the kit.
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After I stamped the tree I swiped the ink pad across my glass mat. I used this ink and a paint brush to water color the image.
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For some extra detail I used my colored pencils and added shading to the image (but most of the color is from the watercoloring I did using ink from the ink pad). I added a heat embossed sentiment and that was it for this card!
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Here's a look at this month's kit. It's packed full of fun goodies! Here's what is included:
-6" x 8" Clear Stamp Set
-7 Coordinating Frame Cuts
-Reactive Palette Ink Pad
-Water Flow Brush
-6 Bookmarks, Pure White Cardstock
-Rainbow Hemp Cord, 6 meters



Ok, you guys! That is all I've got for today. I hope you enjoyed my video and this fun look at this month's Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit. I hope you'll keep on going with the blog hop and remember to check out the giveaway details below.

Have an awesome day!
Maria




GIVEAWAY:
Hero Arts will give away one $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, March 14th at 11:59pm pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.


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38 comments:

  1. Wonderful artsy look to the mixed media creation with so much to look at and take in, like a book does. Tree coloring is pretty amazing. I've been practicing my coloring & watercoloring. Looking fwd to kit subscription along with bundle and few other items ordered.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  2. Gorgeous cards!! Love what you did.

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  3. Your rainbow tree is so pretty! I wound not have thought to stamp the outline in multi tones. It looks great.

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  4. Thanks for the video. I really enjoyed watching how that background came together. These cards look fantastic!

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  5. Oh my gosh I LOVED watching your process. Mixed media is very intimidating me but I am definitely going to try it. Amazing cards!

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  6. I love your CAS one and that background on the first one is incredible!

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  7. I only ordered the main kit, to make sure I didn't miss it this month... but I may have to go back and shop some of the add ons after seeing what you do with them.

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  8. loved your background, very different.

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  9. Wow! I love that background! I love the DW gloss sprays too. Beautiful cards!

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  10. Interesting card. So colorful.

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  11. Your cards are great and that mixed media background is amazing!! Great video!

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  12. Glorious tree- thanks for telling us how you achieved that look. And - mixed media background on the first card! Don’t do mixed media - but I might try after this video! Thanks again!

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  13. Marisela Delgado said: What beautiful cards! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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  14. Love your cards; the first one combines so many elements of the release in such a fun way!

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  15. So pretty! I got the bookworm stamps! The background on the first card is just brilliant.

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  16. Really imaginative and creative samples. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

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  17. Fantastic cards Maria and a great video. Thank you for the inspiration and for sharing! ❤️

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  18. The bookworm is such a cute touch. I also love the background....nice

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  19. Wowsers, I love that rainbow tree! Thanks for sharing such wonderful projects.

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  20. I love your "miss you" card and the grunge background on the lead card! So different, but each so beautiful in their own way! :)

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  21. Awesome cards! I loved watching you create the background on your video!

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  22. Loved both your cards - so beautiful, but I LOOOOVE this little bookworm with the huge glasses. He is so cute!

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  23. Beautiful cards, Maria! I love the beautiful background on the first one & the little bookworm is adorable! Your rainbow tree is absolutely gorgeous too!!

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  24. Beautiful cards! I love all the texture and interest on the background of your first card.

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  25. Gorgeous cards! Love the mixed media background...
    Thanks for sharing.

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  26. There have been so many good ideas for using this set. I was unsure about it, but after seeing your ideas and others, I am convinced that I will have lots to do!

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  27. Oh Ms. Maria, your mixed media, colors, textures and story interpretation is always fantastic and I learn so much from you. This is gorgeous. The depth and texture is beyond wonderful imagination! Wonderful set.

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  28. Pretty background with that awesome scene, and I love the way you colored the tree! Fabulous cards!

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  29. Great cards you made with this kit.

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  30. Very clever cards and so colourful. Nice.

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  31. Your coloring is awesome. I love the texture you added to the chair. It was such fun watching how your card came together. Thanks for the great inspiration.

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  32. Love how you combined the bookworm set with the main images. That background is amazing!!!

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  33. Great idea shares. I like the layers and background of the fist card.

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  34. So much detail. I love these cards!

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