Posted by Hero Arts on January 15, 2024

January MMH Blog Hop Winner

Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our January My Monthly Hero Release Day Blog Hop. Big thanks to everyone who participated, checked out the cards on the designers’ blogs, and shared kind comments! If you haven't had a chance to grab your kit yet, we do still have a limited quantity available – choose the Premium or Classic version, while supplies last.

Our randomly selected winner will receive a $50 gift card to use in the Hero Arts online store. And the winner is...

Meredith Smith who left this comment on Dana's blog: "Your cards are gorgeous! I love the ink blending and colors of the heart card! The second card is so pretty with the shimmer spray!"

Congratulations, Meredith! Please send an email to info@heroarts.com to claim your gift card. Enjoy!

Click on products to shop:

MH0124 My Monthly Hero Classic... HA ]	MHP0124 My Monthly Hero Premium... HA ]	MHPC0124 My Monthly Hero Premium... HA ]
WS1054 2024 January Accessory Bundle... HA ]	WB1150 Get Them All January \| Hero Arts HA ]	CG933 Ode to Andy Warhol Script Bold... HA ]
SB396 Skunk Love Bundle (E) \| Hero Arts HA ]	CM752 Skunk Love \| Hero Arts HA ]	SB397 Valentine Wreath Bundle (E) \|... HA ]
CM753 Valentine Wreath \| Hero Arts HA ]	SB398 Love Bird & Friends Bundle (E)... HA ]	CM754 Love Bird & Friends \| Hero Arts HA ]
DC310 I Love U Stamp & Cut XL \| Hero... HA ]	DF188 Love You So Much Cover Plate... HA ]	DF189 Flower and Hearts Cover Plate... HA ]
DF190 Vintage Birdcage Fancy Dies (C)... HA ]	DF191 Chandelier Fancy Die (D) \| Hero... HA ]	SA271 Heart Burst Stencil \| Hero Arts HA ]
HD151 Swirl Valentine Digital Kit \|... HA ]

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