Hero Arts | Safari Huge Thanks Card. June My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate the launch of Hero Arts June My Monthly Hero Kit.
The safari theme of this month kit completely stole my heart. I love all things tropical and there are many companies who have tropical products, but none (that I’ve seen) have a safari theme. I was very much excited to play with the kit as well as the add ons and I made quite a few projects. I am sharing one card in this post and will share additional projects I made later this month.
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CARD DETAILS
I started working on this card by stamping the new Tribal Stripes background in Butter Bar ink onto A2 top folding card base. I used my MISTI and stamped this image several images for perfect coverage. I love the design of this background and I think it’s going to be one of my most used stamps; I think it could work really well not just for tropical, but for everyday projects also.
Next, I used a tree image from the main kit and stamped it in several shades of green, I used Forever Green, Moss and Field Greens. I also stamped and die-cut several large animals – a giraffe (he is hidden amongst the trees) was stamped in Caramel; an elephant was stamped in Soft Granite and hippo was stamped first in Soft Olive and next in Charcoal for a green undertone.
I arranged all of my images on my card base and created a scene. I also heat embossed “Huge Thanks” sentiment from the main kit in white embossing powder onto black cardstock and foam mounted it onto my card.
To add a bit more black to my card I added simple bird silhouette stamping in the background above the trees.
MY MONTHLY HERO JUNEÂ 2017 KIT
The kit is available for a limited time only – once it’s gone, it’s gone. If you love it – better grab it now!
The kit contains: 6″ x 8″ clear stamp set;Â 9 coordinating Frame Cuts;Â 1 Fancy Die;Â 3 ink cubes (Just Rust, Mulled Wine, Moss);Â 0.5 oz. black embossing powder;Â 2 4″ x “6” Portuguese eco-friendly cork sheets;Â 2 sheets of 5.5″ x 8.5″ metallic bronze paper (81 lb. text weight);Â 2 sheets of 5.5″ x 8.5″ metallic quartz cardstock (105 lb. cover weight).
You can now subscribe to receive the kit monthly and never miss one!
KIT & KIT ADD-ONS
There are several optional add-on items:
 Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June 2017 Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Tribal Stripes Bold Prints Cling Stamp Shop at: HAÂ | SSS |
 Hero Arts Go On A Safari Stamp Set Shop at: HAÂ | SSS |
 Hero Arts Mud Cloth Bold Prints Cling Stamp Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Coloring Layering Bengal Tigers Stamp set Shop at: HAÂ | SSS |
 Hero Arts Color Layering Tiger Frame Cuts Shop at: HAÂ | SSS |
 Hero Arts Coloring Layering Brave Lion Stamp set Shop at: HAÂ | SSS |
 Hero Arts Color Layering Lion Frame Cuts Shop at: HAÂ | SSS |
 Hero Arts Thorn Tree and Grasses Fancy Die Shop at: HAÂ | SSS |
 Hero Arts I Got Your Back stamp Shop at: HAÂ | SSS |
 Hero Arts Tribal Shapes Stencil Shop at: HAÂ | SSS |
 Hero Arts Ombre Serengeti Sunset ink Shop at: HAÂ | SSS |
HOP ALONG WITH US!
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Amy Tsuruta
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GIVEAWAY!
Hero Arts is giving away one kit as a prize to one blog reader – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop so be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June 2017 Shop at: HA |
Hero Arts Tribal Stripes Bold Prints Cling Stamp Shop at: HA |
 Hero Arts Butter Bar Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Hybrid Ink Pad Caramel Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Soft Olive Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Hybrid Ink Pad Moss Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Forever Green Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Field Greens Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Soft Granite Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Charcoal Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts White Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Tool ‘n One Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
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Debbie Fricke
June 5, 2017Great variety of safari (although not tropical) stamps from out of Africa. I’ll bet the layered Bengal Tiger stamp looks beautiful when layered up! Thanks, Yana. I so appreciate these blog hops. They can really help me decide whether and what to purchase. Stay cool!!
Debbie Barba
June 5, 2017LOVE your card Yana! This is an awesome new card kit! Hero Arts has an amazing Design team! They just keep coming up with amazing releases! I want it all! TFS!
Teri Smith
June 5, 2017Oh, this kit really appeals to me. If the exchange rate wasn’t so high I’d purchase it in a minute. Drat!
Your card is absolutely wonderful! The design team really outdid themselves. Thanks for your great
inspiration & for sharing your talent Yana. I am so glad I found your site & subscribed.
Jeanne Thompson
June 5, 2017I love your card! Thanks for the inspiration!
Carla Hundley
June 5, 2017Oh awesome card!
Looks like I’m right
there in the Safari.
Carla from Utah
Alex
June 5, 2017Seeing your creations makes me even more excited to get my kit! 😀
Dee Earnshaw
June 5, 2017Wow your card is stunning. LOVE all the wonderful dimension you have achieved:)
aasheeta
June 5, 2017Love the layered animals!
Kristen
June 5, 2017Love the “simple complexity” of your card! Wonderful on your background too!
Valerija
June 5, 2017Fabulos safari card. Love the animals and your beautiful background.
ssonnier2015
June 5, 2017What a great kit!
boilermom27
June 5, 2017Love your card, and that fabric in the background is perfect!
Julie Haedtke
June 5, 2017Love that background, awesome kit this month!
Jackie Mantanona
June 5, 2017I just love the variety of stamps they have included in this kit. It’s going to make it so easy to make a TON of cards!!!
pamboe
June 5, 2017Your yellow tribal background stamp is just perfect with the other colors you’ve chosen. I’m trying to resist buying this set but I don’t think I can!
Helen
June 5, 2017Your card captures the safari theme so well, Yana. The background creates an authentic woven design. Thanks for sharing it on this blog hop!
Rae H.
June 5, 2017Love the scene you created. Beautiful ombre colors. Loved the Lion King and am totally feeling this new kit! Have been anxiously awaiting it. Am new to stamping so am looking forward to getting my hands on it and having fun! Am loving the awesome colors and scene potential. My eyes are glazed over just envisioning the possibilities…………………..
Ellen Cooper
June 5, 2017The color combination you used in this card is very striking. It really catches the eye 🙂
Freedomdeep
June 5, 2017Howdy, Yana! I like the 3D layered style of your card.
macimbalo
June 5, 2017Great card, great kit! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Tasha Dawson
June 5, 2017Your card is amazing! The hero arts kit is so awesome this month!
Lynda
June 5, 2017This kit is amazing. I am especially intrigued by the tiny critters, the birds really finish your piece.
Melanie ott
June 5, 2017Love this kit! Definetly a must have!
kartelene531
June 5, 2017Really pretty card thank you for sharing your design with us love your background too
Lynnea Hollendonner
June 5, 2017This background is gorgeous! I love the yellow!!
rhowell2
June 5, 2017Great masculine card for my family
Janis Litynsky
June 5, 2017LOVE HERO ARTS. Always have. OHHHH and I YANA of course Lolollloo….
This set is SOMETHING to get EXCITED about. I have not been excited about a stamp set for a very long time. And a die set as well Yippppie…I would Love be a o make my GrandBaby this card for Elliott,s Birthday. .l
Thanks for the he chance for the give-a-way. Ayana and Hero Arts.
Have a Blessed Day,
Gabriella B
June 5, 2017I like your background. It looks like a fun stamp to play around with
Tara Prince
June 5, 2017Amazing card!!
Sharon O
June 5, 2017Yana, a beautiful card, as always!
Julia D.
June 5, 2017Love the scene you created! The background is stunning, too. Thank you and Hero Arts for the chance to win!!
Carolyn S
June 5, 2017What a wonderful, unique kit from HA. I love that you made a scene and incorporated many different elements from the kit. Such a beautiful card. Can’t wait to see the others
amyscardobsession
June 5, 2017Love this! Your designs are always the highlight of any blog hop. Thanks!
Beverly Jordan
June 5, 2017Love this kit and all the add ons which really takes it to the next level! Love your multilayering of all the perfect African images and die cuts! The tribal stripes is so perfect for the background too
fragkopouloukhotmailcom
June 5, 2017Very unique design and great layering!Thank you for sharing!
Marsha S
June 5, 2017Love your use of layers on this card. Thanks for sharing
Holly Saveur
June 5, 2017Gorgeous!!
Mary M
June 5, 2017I love how you layered all these different stamped images – they make such a great scene! Also I’ve never thought about stamping with two different colors like you did with the hippo. I am definitely going to try that! =)
Kailash
June 5, 2017Love all the dimension!!!
Leslie
June 5, 2017Love these cards!! Thanks all.
Christine
June 5, 2017Great card. Thanks.
Vickie D.
June 5, 2017Love all the layers to your card!
Diana Johnson
June 5, 2017Great card and love the kit!
Alma Hughes
June 5, 2017This kit is just amazing! So beautiful!
Anna K.
June 5, 2017Beautiful card!
karen farris
June 5, 2017What an eye catching card! Just gorgeous.
cassied17
June 5, 2017Awesome card, Yana! I think that background stamp is a must have for me.
Teresa
June 5, 2017Such a wonderful card kit. I’m hooked.
sheron egolf
June 5, 2017Such a pretty card! Love the color choices.
Cindy
June 5, 2017Pretty colors! Thanks for sharing 🙂