Monday 2 May 2016

Hero Arts My Monthly Hero May Kit Launch Blog Hop

Hi!
Today I am joining in a blog hope to showcase the May My Monthly Hero kit from Hero Arts.This month's kit contains fabulous products designed by talented Kelly Rasmussen and is inspired by Jennifer McGuire's Share Handmade Kindness campaign. 
I decided to make a matching card and gift card envelope for my daughter's teacher using the main kit, and the Thank You Pair Fancy Dies add on
You Make a Difference Set 1 by Lucy Abrams
To create my card, I first stamped the 'You Make a Difference' message repeatedly on some of the blue card in the kit using Tide Pool Ink. I added hearts in the gaps, then die cut the Thank You from the centre of the panel. Next, I stitched the side of the panel before flicking it with shimmery spray and adding some tiny star confetti. I adhered to a Snow Folded Card, then added the tiny bits from the centre of the letters on top.
You Make a Difference Set 2 by Lucy Abrams
To make my envelope, I die cut the envelope from the same blue card in the kit, then assembled it, stitching the edges together to create a pocket. I stamped the sentiment using more Tide Pool ink, then again added mist and stars. Finally, I die cut the word 'You' three times from white card and adhered together. I added this to my envelope then coated with Star Dust Stickles for even more sparkle.

------------------GIVEAWAY------------------ 
Her Arts are giving away one kit chosen selected at random from all comments on all the blogs on the hop. Make sure you leave a comment here to be entered.

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Supplies

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~amy~ said...

Super FUN!!!!

Tami B. said...

I absolutely love what you did with the kit. (Makes me want it even more.)

eeknehans said...

Love your tone on tone stamping in the siguature share handmade kindness blue! This kit is incredible, definitely one of my favorites so far.

Tema said...

This card is simply stunning.The envelope too!

stampwithsandy said...

Fabulous card! I love your use of negative space.

Unknown said...

Beautiful, as always. Thanks for sharing.

Michelle said...

Love the tide pool and white color combo! Great inspiration again from Hero Arts!

Unknown said...

Love, love love this card! thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

This is so beautiful!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love the background you created with a bunch of the kit's images, Lucy! And your stitching adds the perfect touch!!

Chris :) said...

Love this kit! Love the stitching!

Anonymous said...

Love it! so clever

conil said...

This is really a wonderful use of the kit. Love your stamped background and the gift card holder is pefect.

CinnamonSally said...

Wow this is lovely Lucy, pool is such a beautiful colour for cards!

Jackie said...

These are gorgeous! I love your stitching on that little envelope and the was you created the background on the card.

Ilina Crouse said...

Such a fun card! I absolutely love it!

Leanne said...

Beautiful!! Love the background you created.

Kerry M said...

I love tone on tone you make a difference card with the thank you die cut out! Beautiful

liz said...

All these projects are so great! Love it!

Unknown said...

I adore the way you have made the background for this and then left the negative space for the sentiment, wonderful

Anonymous said...

I enjoy what you've done with this kit - now I need one of my own!

Jill said...

Beautiful card---love the colors!!!!!

Leelee said...

I love your card! Thank you for sharing.

Susie Sonnier said...

Love the fact that you used the positive die cut on the gift card. Clever!

Dottie said...

Bright and pretty! That's the way I like it!

Rose said...

Like this Hero Arts kit and your very simple, pretty Thank You card.

Beth said...

I love how you adhered the "you" solo to the flap, unexpected mirroring of the "thank you!" So thank you.

Patt H. said...

Awesome projects! I love this whole kit! The colors for your projects are wonderful & I love the stacked YOU on the gift pack.

Connie Hinkle said...

Love the card!!!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Kristie Maynard said...

Lovely card and I really love that little envelope. Thanks!

Amy McCue said...

I love the background you created!

Unknown said...

Great background on youur lovely thank you card!

diana said...

Great cards and a fun hop! :)

Unknown said...

What a beautiful card!!!

Tammy Paul said...

love the color of your card. great idea for this design. thanks for sharing it.

Unknown said...

beautiful work. I need to get this kit

catherine brown said...

lovely work. thank you

Unknown said...

I love this card!

Unknown said...

I love the card!

Unknown said...

I love this card!!!!

paperpicnic (Jayne) said...

Both projects are so beautiful, Lucy! I love that you stitched the edges of the envelope to secure a gift card! So many great ideas!

Myrle Chisholm said...

Lovely card and gift card holder.

Vikki H said...

Sweet design and love that word die!

Kari-Lyn said...

Love how "You" really pops!

Unknown said...

I like your card. You did a great job.

Parker said...

I like your background stamping of sentiment and hearts. Great looking card.

Barbara said...

The envelope is so cute!

Leanne in Cali said...

Love the blue and white together---gorgeous with the great background. Thanks for sharing.

Judie said...

Love the stamped card background and the stitched edging takes your projects to another level! Stunning!

Elizabeth Terry said...

such a beautiful and clean and simple card!!

Char said...

I really like your card, and I LOVE the clever envelope. The paper color is so pretty, and your subtle use of bling is the perfect final touch. Lucky teacher!

Agata said...

Your card is so classy and beautiful!

K$ said...

LOVE the stitching! Thanks for sharing!

JudyH said...

What a good idea to decorate the envelope with the die cut. Thanks for sharing.

K$ said...

LOVE the stitching! Thanks for sharing! :)

Penny said...

Your card and envelope are so cute. Thanks for the chance to win.
Penny
redheadworking at earthlink dot net

Teresa said...

Great simple card. I like the style

Keely said...

Love your card, I could never get it spaced so perfectly.

Suzan Dorchik said...

Love this release. I really like the you die cut on the envelope.

nancy dempsey said...

Love your project, especially the color. Thanks for sharing!

Nanc said...

I love how you use the positive and the negative of the die.

Lorraine said...

What a great way to show your appreciation!

judy said...

I love the stamp background and the beautiful thank you die!

T Pham said...

Nice and simple.

craftjunkiesc said...

Gorgeous card. Love the color combo.

Bobbie Bluegill said...

Your tone on tone background is stunning. The teacher will cherish this card.

Unknown said...

Beautiful card and gift card. You did a wonderful job using this kit. Thank you for sharing and being part of this giveaway.

Unknown said...

Pretty card, pretty color! Love how you stamped the background and then used the die to close your envelope....fantastic!

Aegis said...

I like the stiched part! It almost looked like a hand bind notebook

Unknown said...

I like your background very nice card

Leslie said...

Nice work!! Thank you. Great new products too.

MelissaF said...

Love your pretty card, especially your background made with one of the fabulous sentiments!

Betsye Rose said...

I love the repeated stamping on the card, and the stitching really adds to it. Thank you for sharing.

Evelyn said...

What an amazing cards and envelope.

A Tad Bit Off said...

Your card is beautiful!

Late Blooming said...

Love the tone on tone effect. Thanks.

cosie said...

Lucy, you never disappoint with your adorable cards and love the matching envelope.

Unknown said...

These are such pretty projects. I love that you created a background from the stamps. I also always forget to use dies that way so thanks for the reminder.

Megan said...

Love your tone on tone background! Great way to use the stamp!

Anonymous said...

Great idea for this kit. Thanks.
Lisa M

Lydia Lee said...

Beautiful card! Love your background and use of die cuts.

Unknown said...

Love this kit!! The font is great and the colors are perfect. Great cards!!!

Denise F. said...

love your background, handmade backgrounds are more personal.

Craftykthy said...

Love the color cute card

Phyllis Nufer said...

Very nice card. I like what you did with stamping repeatedly on the background.

Maureen Morton said...

You sure did this cute kit up GREAT, Lucy! Love your colors and the coordination. Always get so much inspiration from you. Thanks!

NanW said...

Love this project.

Unknown said...

You ladies are my [S]heros!! I love your inspirations.

Unknown said...

Very pretty card!

Unknown said...

Lovely card!

Vickie said...

Love, love, love that cute little gift card envelope die from Hero Arts. What a great die!

Unknown said...

I love the tone on tone color of the card and gift card envelope.

Teresa Doyle said...

Oh Lucy, I love your card and gift card holder. Love how you used the sentiments for the background. A great idea, I must try that. Also I love that you stitched the sides of your gift card holder. Very pretty.

janmjax said...

I love the colour combo Lucy and both projects are gorgeous!

Marcie Lovett said...

What a sweet card! Love that stamped background!

BeckyR71 said...

I love your card and how you used the negative of the "thank you" die.

Katy said...

Absolutely love both! The color is fabulous!

HOLLEY DOWNS said...

Your work is beautiful! Love this card kit! TFS!

Unknown said...

I love your card. Thank you for sharing.

Kathy Thisted said...

very nice card design . Love to see different ideas. thank you

Tammy said...

This is beautiful and I love the stitching!

Phyllis said...

Lucky teacher who is receiving this great gift. Love the color and the raised "thank you" message. Thanks for sharing.

Rosemary said...

your cards are always so gorgeous... love this!!

Mary W said...

Just beautiful! You are so talented, and inspiring!

Sue D said...

I like the elegance and the stitching.

Valgerdur R. said...

I love the fun and sparkle you used to express the great message of thanks inspired by this amazing new kit. Great use of contrast with negative space and stitching!

Rosy Newlun said...

Aqua, tone on tone, and sparkles! Yes, please!

Mary-Anne V said...

I love all the tone on tone and sparkle.

Geri S said...

I really like how you did the stitching on the envelope. TFS!

Sandy in Irvine, California said...

Wow Lucy - your card is really sensational! I love the cool calm look to it. The colors contrast well, yet don't hinder the overall concept. Thanks for sharing.

Marty said...

What a wonderful kit!--so many options for very useful cards! Love what you have created...

StampinLouie said...

Love the card and envelope. I'm sure the teacher. Will appreciate it.

Anonymous said...

Cute are. Thanks for sharing

Cathey said...

Nice job, I like the simplicity with a touch of pizzazz!

cindybearj said...

This is a lovely card. I love the background and the color is beautiful. I also love the way you did the "you." Oh, and the sparkles make it so pretty.

@JoyceCasaldi said...

Very fun card!

Unknown said...

Love the color and how you used the die thanks for sharing

Brenda said...

Lots of sparkle and shine. Thank you for sharing your creations and for the chance.

LDomroes said...

Nice card. I like that you used the negative for the "thank you".

Jacqueline said...

Love the idea of stamping the Thank you sentiment on the backfground of the card. The color looks vibrant too.

Rita said...

Beautiful card and gift card envelope! Loved the stitching detail!

GreenEyedGirl said...

I adore this card and this month's kit. Well done on the background, especially!

Mom and wife. said...

Nice great card, thanks for sharing.

Shelly Rasske said...

Your card is beautiful, thank you for sharing some inspiration for the kit!

Super Stick Chick said...

Love how you used the negative space to highlight the sentiment. Beautiful card.

Linda G said...

I love how you stamped the tone-on-tone sentiment all over the card - just lovely and simple!

Unknown said...

Cute set, simple but so pretty.

Linda T said...

What a beautiful card. I just love the new kit. Adorable.

JoAnneRIL said...

Love the matching set. So pretty. Thank you for sharing.

Unknown said...

Love your Tide Pool card & matching envelope. Very pretty!

Unknown said...

Love this set card set, simple but so pretty.

Gloria Westerman said...

Oh I love your card and envelope...tfs

FeM said...

I like the simplicity.

stampingbowd said...

Both projects are beautiful!!! I love how you made your own background for the card. I love the negative of the sentiment! Pretty envelope too!

Kathy Mc said...

Fabulous card, Lucy! Any teacher would be thrilled to receive a card and coordinating envelope like this. Love the stitching and background you created by repeatedly stamping "you make a difference."

Jeanie said...

LOVE this card !!!! Absolutely love this kit - especially the die.

cghundley said...

Very pretty card and
envelope. Love the
colors and the stamps.
Carla from Utah

Laura said...

Love the little envelope, such a great idea.

Unknown said...

I love this card! The color is so pretty and I like how you stamped the one image/saying all over the card. Great idea! I also like the hearts and the tiny stars, which I think I have. It really looks nice and classy. You go, girl!

Terribly Great said...

Love this card!

Unknown said...

Awesome! Love the stitching! It adds that extra special touch :)

Ericka Strange said...

Love this background and the envelope too. So pretty and the blue is gorgeous.

Heather DePasquale said...

Love the bright turquoise and how you used the thank you die. Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Lucy what a lovely card loved the simplicity. Dianne K.

Debbie Rumpza said...

Love your card!

Kim Anning said...

Love the background, great card

Unknown said...

I'm really in love with that card holder die and love that you stitched it! So pretty with the tone on tone inking.

Baroque duJour said...

Love your matching set, so inspired by how you used the sentiment stamp, really cool, thanks I'm loving this kit and the fab hop!!

bev p said...

I love how you created the background. Need to keep that idea in my bag of tricks! Especially now that I have my mini Misti and can't mess up the stamping on the next to last try! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

TracyM #6773 said...

WOW - WONDERFUL card and gift card holder Lucy!!!
LOVE your repeat stamping and ELEGANT designs, LOVE how you were INSPIRED to CREATE with this FABULOUS kit ... NOW I feel SO INSPIRED and ever so tempted to get the kit and all the addons too :)
THANK YOU for sharing!!!

Louise said...

Very pretty, love the background you have created

Marie said...

I love the aqua color scheme on your card and envelope =) TFS!

Daylene said...

So pretty! Love how you used different stamps for background. This reminds me of a princess. I know the recipient will feel special! Thanks for sharing!

Amber McGary said...

This card is simple but elegant-love it!

the Blackbird said...

Wonderful kit!
Cristina
thehouseoftheblackbirds.blogspot.it

Lynne said...

What a kit! It would just lead me astray....never mind the vacuuming, let me make something. Your card is super. My son has uni finals this week and your card would work well as a 'Good Luck' one. Thank you, Lucy.

Jan Elmore said...

I think the gift card die is just the best ever! It's my favorite way to say a great big thanks to someone!

Anonymous said...

Well done!

Deb Selby said...

This is a lovely card. Nice sentiments and accents.

Aileene said...

I love the choice of color for your cards and gift envelope. Can't wait to try and make them thank you!

Gab said...

Gorgeous card and gift card set

Sarah M said...

The more cards I see with the kit the more I like it. Wonderful card!

Carol McCready said...

Great projects!

Loving that "thank you" add on die.

Dee Earnshaw said...

Love the simplicity of this card and the cut out words on the beautiful teal background:)

Janie said...

Pretty card. Really liking this kit.

Oliev said...

Awesome card and envelope, gorgeous:-)

Michele K. Henderson said...

I love this pretty blue and white color combination! So pretty!
Take care!
Michele

Debra said...

I like how you used the kit components. The CAS style is stunning.

SusanME said...

Love the Thank You that looks almost debossed - and the background you created is wonderful! Thanks!!

Natalie said...

Awesome! Love the stitching along the edges.
natgodfrey4@gmail.com

Bianca said...

Gorgeous card! Great design! Thank you!

Carolina Kathy said...

Love your card! You used my favorite color which is great for spring and summer! Thanks for sharing!

Sissyc said...

So cute!

Lori said...

Really pretty colirs, and I love the stitched envelope, great idea! TFS!

Unknown said...

Cute card!!

Janet said...

Such an awesome kit and projects made with them! In love! 😍

Unknown said...

I like you idea to stitch the enveloppe!
I seems to be a shimmery project! Thank you for sharing.

Jes said...

May Monthly Hero Arts kit is so versatile, the sentiments are lovely and the colors are a perfect match. This kit is just another example of what kindness would look like as a card kit. A beautiful combination of card and envelope.

Anonymous said...

WOW WOW WOW....I love this card :-)

Julie H in MN

Karen S said...

The use of negative spacing is simple and beautiful.

Monika/Buzsy said...

Very pretty Lucy. Love the pretty blue hue... the stitching is a nice touch on the mini envelope.

Talitha said...

Pretty card. Love the color of the background.

charly30us said...

Looks fabulous! Need to knock the dust off my sewing machine and incorporate stitching in my cards, thanks!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful projects today!! Love the card kit:)

dazie said...

WOW love it!!!!

Cindy said...

Lovely card Lucy!

Purple Princess said...

such beautiful colors!!

Pen Sunshinepen said...

Great colour used here with our project, and the background is lovely

crafty hugs Pen x

Farida Rone said...

Lovely kit. Thanks!

Unknown said...

what a perfect "thank you" die!

vdoyle8 said...

I love how you used the stamps to make the background paper -- awesome card!

Brandi R said...

Love this! Love how you did the background ♥

Carolina Kathy said...

I really like your card, Lucy! The color is perfect for spring and summer! TFS!

Jan Barrie said...

I just love what you have done with this kit. Just beautiful.

Carolina Kathy said...

I really like you card, Lucy. The color is perfect for Spring and Summer! Thanks for sharing!

robiw said...

What a lovely card! I love the inset and the colors. Adorable envelope!

Mary Holshouser said...

Love the background paper.
I'm getting more confident in making
my own paper. I'll be using this
idea.
thanks for sharing a great card

George said...

I love the card--especially how you did the background.

Satori said...

Love the colour and use of negative space on your card! Great kit!

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