
Hi there! Today’s the day…. it’s (almost) the first Monday of the new month, so we have the newest My Monthly Hero release and blog hop to share with you today! This month’s kit is perfect for those difficult-to-create masculine cards. Let’s get started with some of the details!

This month’s My Monthly Hero kit features another of the super popular peekaboo die sets, this time with a “Cabinet of Curiosities” theme just in time for Halloween! The kit features a 6×8 stamp set, cover plate die, three word dies, some fabulous specialty card stocks, little bee and key charms, and some Bronze Silk ink. The contents of this kit values at over $75, but the price is only $34.99! These kits frequently sell out, and once they’re gone, they’re gone… so don’t wait and miss out! You can also subscribe to make sure that you get first dibs every month. The kits will begin shipping from the warehouse on Friday, September 6, 2019. I have two projects to share with you today, so let’s get started with the details!

For my first project, I wanted to show you a different way to use the contents of the kit’s stamp set, so I decided to create a little framed collection of “rarities.” I stamped several of the botanical jars on some white card stock with Intensified Black Ink, then used my Copic markers to add color and fussy cut them.

I die cut a frame from some of the olive green woodgrain card stock from the kit using the Woodgrain Infinity Dies. I layered it on some of the shimmery brown card stock from the kit and popped it up with some foam tape. The final touch was to add a bit of color with some yellow enamel dots!

For my second project, I wanted to use one of the pretty add-ons: Sacred Florals. I heat embossed one of the main images and some of the bubbles using silver embossing powder on some watercolor cardstock. I used my Daniel Smith watercolors in a pretty, summery color scheme with a lovely coral peony in the center. I die cut the images using the coordinating frame cuts.

I used the same shades of watercolors to create a watercolor wash panel for the background. I added the die cut pieces to the front using foam and liquid adhesive. For the greeting, I heat embossed a white sentiment from the Sacred Florals stamp set on a small rectangle of Lapis cardstock. The final touch was to add some blue and aqua enamel dots for a bit of texture!
Well, that’s all for my project today! Now, for some fun giveaway information!
Hero Arts is giving away one kit to a lucky commenter (and if you’ve already purchased one, they will reimburse you!). All you have to do to be eligible is leave a comment on each stop on the blog hop. The more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win!
Your next stop on the hop is Ilina Crouse. Thanks so much for stopping by today, and happy hopping!
The Hero Arts Blog Amy Kolling Caly Person Debi Adams Emily Midgett Ilina Crouse Janette Kausen Julee Tilman Laurie Willison Libby Hickson Lydia Fiedler Mariana Grigsby Michelle Short Nichol Spohr
Pretty cards!
Very nice watercoloring and designs.
lovely cards – the fun water color background on the second card is very inspirational
awesome cards
Beautiful cards! Love your watercoloring:)
Very pretty watercoloring!
so great
Beautiful cards! Both are different and awesome! 🙂
I love the wishing you well one! Great colors and background!
The tiny jars look very cute. I am loving this.
Your watercoloring looks really nice. Nice colors.
Love your cards!!
The water colored card is beautiful!
love that wood grain texture
Beautiful cards! Love the first one with the flower vases.
These are so beautiful!
Beautiful cards…I especially love the watercolor one
I like what you did with the kit contents on that first card!
Beautiful cards.
Gorgeous watercoloring. I love how vibrant it came out.
Great cards. I really like the way you used those tiny jars from the kit to make a small focal point. Thanks for sharing!
Lovely inspiration.
What an amazing card kit idea!!
Beautiful and I love your watercoloring.
So pretty , love the image
Thanks for doing a different take with the kit that is always great ideas. Love the look of the both cards though.
Dear Emily
I fell in love with the first card that has tiny jars and your interpretation is great. The tiny enamel dots has added the sparkle to the card.love and hugs.
Lovely! I like the one with the little kabinet most!
Sweet cards. I love the treasure box. TFS!
Awesome cards.
Love this months kit and the ideas presented.
Great cards! I like the loose background colours on the second so much.
AWESOME HA Kit!!! Awesome creations!!!! I especially love the lovely flower add on embossed in silver card!
Beautiful cards! I especially like the second card with the watercoloring.
Love your cards! The Sacred Florals card is a beauty!
The specimens in the bottles is
fun. Love the framing for a
shelf for them. Fun projects.
thanks for sharing
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Great cards from a great kit–love the water coloring and “cabinet” card.
Your watercoloring is gorgeous!!
Great frame idea for this treasure of a kit!
Amazing kit and great cards!
Such lovely cards to show the diverse possibilities of this kit and the add ons. tfs
Lovely cards!
Lovely, lovely cards, Emily. And your watercolored background is gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful cards
Pretty cards!
Beautiful cards.
Tiny jars – love them! This is a great release!
Lovely inspiration.
I love that metallic cardstock and the woodgrain frame looks fabulous against it!
Great cards and loved the watercolour background.
I love the appothecary jars.
The “You are a Rare Find” card is so pretty and I love the sentiment. The paper is really natural and organic.
Love the fresh look of your cards and the silhouette die set!
I love the background of that second card. These both look fantastic! The frame really sets off the bottles and the sentiment is great.
Two very lovely and artistic cards!
I really love your second card! 🙂 So pretty.
So many pretty things in this kit, and the add-ons. Really lovely cards.
Super cards, Emily! I love your creative twist on this new release! Thanks so much for the wonderful inspiration!
Beautiful cards! I love the dark, earthy colors on your first card- the images really pop!
Great cards. This is a great set!
Very nice cards! That first one really catches my eye and is very creative. Pretty colors on the wishing you well card.
Amazing kit, love your cards!
amazing cards!
A fun kit and darling cards!