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Have you been enjoying the beach/nautical theme from this month's release? I have always enjoyed all things nautical. Today I'm featuring the CG743 Beachy Bold Prints. This is a color combo I haven't used in a bit and I'm loving it! Let's start from the bottom and work our way up. I used a panel from the Blush Mix Layering Paper pack and teamed it...

Hi there! As we head into the long and hot days of summer, many head for the water. Today, I am sharing about making waves at home, in a stay-crafty-cation of sorts! Alcohol inks are a great way to create a watery background. I liberally applied several drops of an aqua color, along with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to an alcohol ink cardstock panel. I tilted...

Good morning! Jess here with a bright and sparkly tropical card using the beautiful Beach Frame Fancy Die add-on from our June My Monthly Hero release! The die was super popular on release day and is already sold out but it WILL be restocked! I absolutely adore using Sparkle Embossing Powder over ink blended backgrounds.  The sparkle really amps up the beautiful colors and gives a...

Hi stampers, it’s time for this month’s Awesome Add-ons feature! Before we dive into the project inspiration, here’s a look at all of the add-on products that were introduced along with the June kit -- 4 clear stamp sets, 2 with coordinating Frame Cuts, 1 Stamp & Cut set, 1 Confetti Die, 1 Frame Fancy Die, 2 Bold Prints background stamps, and a beautiful Dark...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card to share that uses subtle colouring with Copic Markers and the new You & Me By The Sea Stamp Set.  I first took a panel of white cardstock slightly smaller than my finished card base of 3 1/2" x 5 7/8" which is known as 4 Bar size. I stamped the anchor image from the...

Welcome to the release of the June My Monthly Hero kit and add-ons! Our June release takes you away for a relaxing day at the seashore - all from the comfort of your craft room! Welcome summer with our dual Color Layering sea and sky kit. Settle into an adirondack chair, watch the rolling waves and contemplate the vast sailboat dotted horizon. Write a fleeting...

We are back for the final countdown post leading up to the release of the June My Monthly Hero kit! Release day is Monday, June 4th at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. We have been sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as new optional add-on products that will be available on Monday. Don't forget to leave a comment on this and every post as we...

Hello and welcome to day 3 of the countdown to the release of the June My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is tomorrow, Monday, June 4th at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Join us as we continue sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as the new optional add-on products that will also be available on Monday. Now let's join Ilina who is sharing another peek into...

We are back for another countdown post, leading up to the release of the June My Monthly Hero kit!. Release day is Monday, June 4th at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. We'll be sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as new optional add-on products that will be available on Monday. And don't forget to leave a comment on this and every post as we will...

Hello friends! We are interrupting this weekend's regularly scheduled Countdown to Creativity just briefly to join our friend Kathy's The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge blog hop! Kathy is a great friend of Hero Arts, and we are so very proud of her for inspiring the crafting community to just relax a bit and COLOR. It really is good for the soul! Jessica has...

Hello and welcome to day 2 of the countdown to the release of the June My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, June 4th at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Join us as we continue sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as the new optional add-on products that will also be available on Monday. Now let's join Amy who is sharing another peek into this fun...

We are back for another countdown post, leading up to the release of the June My Monthly Hero kit!. Release day is Monday, June 4th at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. We'll be sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as new optional add-on products that will be available on Monday. And don't forget to leave a comment on this and every post as we will...

Hello and welcome as we begin the countdown to the release of the June My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, June 4th at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. We will be here for the next three days, sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as the new optional add-on products that will also be available on Monday. Stay tuned for more inspiration all...