Hero Arts July My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + Giveaway!




Today is the day!  The Hero Arts July My Monthly Hero is now AVAILABLE!

You should have arrived here from the awesome Lydia Fiedler's blog!  If not, you'll want to start at the beginning which is the Hero Arts Blog!



Kit Contents:

(Two) 4” X 6” Clear Stamp Sets 
17 Coordinating Frame Cuts
5 Recycled Paper Heart Large Confetti Pieces - Assorted Colors
Ranger Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Iced Spruce
Handmade, Professional Grade, Cold Press, 100% recycled Watercolor paper from Sari Scraps:
·        1 6” X 6” Circle with Deckle Edge – 140 lb.
·        3 5” X 7” sheets – 140 lb.

The kit value is $74, an amazing deal at $34.99.  






CM194 Summer Garden


DC219 Daisy and Bugs Stamp & Cut


DI410 Paper Layering Basket






CG713 Any Trail Bold Prints


CG714 Picnic Blanket Bold Prints




REMEMBER, the MAIN KIT is available for a limited time only...when it's gone, it is GONE!  Kits begin shipping from Hero Arts on Friday, July 7th.  Remember that you can now SUBSCRIBE to receive the kit monthly and never miss one!  

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. (We will reimburse them if they have already bought the kit) Giveaway closes Sunday, July 9 at 11:59pm, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts Blog the following week!

Today my hop project focuses on one of the optional Add-On sets, DC219 Daisy and Bugs Stamp & Cut.



This set is adorable and filled with fun images and sentiments.  I used the large daisy and the hello sentiment.  The bloom has been stamped with Intense Black Ink and colored with Zig Clean Color Markers.  The hello has been heat embossed in white on black cardstock.  

The watercolor cardstock, from my stash, has a combo of Mustard Seed + Spiced Marmalade Distress ink that have been spritzed with water.  I used the smooshing technique and used my heat gun to dry it and a dry baby wipe to fix any large puddling.


The watercolored panel has been adhered to a 3.5 x 5.5 inch Foliage panel.  The washi and twine are from my stash.

My card was inspired by Sunday Stamps:


In case you missed it, I was up on the Hero Arts blog yesterday with a card that uses stamps from the Main Kit only:


Those sugar pea blooms!  LOVE them!  All the images were stamped with Intense Black Ink.  Each bouquet was colored different with Zig Color Markers and both the watering can and boot were colored with Spectrum Aquas.


That 'sweet' sentiment was heat embossed in white and cut with one of the Circle Infinity Dies.  I love the entire Infinity Collection.  You can't go wrong with them, there is a size for any projects.  The rectangle panels are cut with the Rectangle Infinity Dies.


That's if from me...next up is the amazing Michelle Short!  In case you get lost along the way, here's the entire hop listing:

Amy Tsuruta 💚


Comments

Debbie Rumpza said…
Adorable cards! How fun to use an alternative color for the daisy! So whimsical.
Sue D said…
Very pretty colors on both cards. Love that boot.
Unknown said…
Love the cheerful colors!
Unknown said…
Love the Daisy card the colors are beautiful
Andrea said…
Really like the dimension on the watercan and boot card! Beautiful coloring!
Unknown said…
Saw these cards in the Hero Art Blog. They are really good....
Teri Frank said…
Very happy cards! Love them - thank you for inspiring.
Unknown said…
Very nice designs!!!
Beverly Chester said…
Thank you for sharing the entire kit and extras, but I really enjoyed seeing your designs! I love the colors you chose and such beautiful cards!!
Tanya said…
I saw this on instagram and thought that the two panels side by side was a clever idea!
SMWhite said…
Such cute cards!
SabineV said…
Very pretty cards!!! Love the yellow and green combo!
Ann K said…
Such pretty examples- the new kit is so fun and summery. And the add-ons are great too.
sharon g said…
The background of the yellow one is very cool and splotchy. I like the look!!
Kailash said…
I love the yellow and green together, so pretty!!
Lindar C said…
There are so many amazing things in this months kit! Your card is beautiful!
Barbara M. said…
This is such a great kit! Your cards are beautiful!
liz said…
This is a sweet kit. Love the containers
nonnacindy said…
I like how your popped up the containers. Cute and sweet cards.
Sandra said…
Your yellow and green daisy card is so happy. Thanks.
Anonymous said…
Love the black on your green and yellow daisy card
Crazy Lady said…
I like the different way that you saw these stamps.
Teri S. said…
Such pretty cards with the soft watercolours. Sweet peas are the best!
Anonymous said…
I love this kit! It's so cute.
Love the colours, so pretty!
Rebecca Ednie said…
Very pretty colours choices. Lovely card.
Diane said…
Beautiful cards, love the colors.
Kerry M said…
Your daisy is a big cheerful card!!
Nana711 said…
Great cards, especially like the large daisy card using the smooshing technique.
FD91354 said…
Love the designs of these cards. Just lovely.
Patt H. said…
Love that big fat daisy! Your cards are both awesome. Great job!
Carol Henderson said…
Very cute cards. This blog has something for everyone. Thank you for sharing your creative talents. I love seeing what everyone will come up with in this blogs.
Unknown said…
What a kit! There are many different flower stamps!
Julia said…
<3 the flowers!
Indy's Designs said…
Fabulous kit! Great inspiration!
Teresa said…
Nice summer cards. Thank you for sharing.
Sharon said…
What an amazing release and thank you for your lovely cards and inspiration. This is what I love about blog hops ... all the inspiration. Thanks again.
Unknown said…
I am so very glad that you shared your inspiration as the skinny card some of us don't think of something like that as inspiration and your cards are so lovely.
Betty said…
you certainly have used these new stamps beautifully, Amy!!
Unknown said…
Great kit, the bottles, vases, buckets are so useable, many possibilities
Unknown said…
So many possibilities to work together, just have so many ideas for the
containers, love it.
Michelle said…
Beautiful cards, Amy! I'm loving your watercolour background on the first card, gorgeous!
Debra said…
This is one of my favorite kits. Love your cards!
Tami said…
The containers are so cute. I love the colors in your card.
Windy said…
Love the colors and that daisy!
Janet D. said…
Wonderful cards, love your color combos!
Debbie B said…
Love that background on your daisy card! Beautiful colors! Another great HA release! Loving this hop with all it's talent and inspiration! Thanks for sharing yours!
Deeps said…
The green and yellow combination make me smile. Love it.
Suzan Dorchik said…
Cute cards, so bright and sunny.
Stef Perry said…
Such pretty cards! Thanks fornthe wonderful inspiration !
Becca Yahrling said…
This is really an awesome kit this month. I love everything about it. Love your green flower - so you! :-)
Unknown said…
Beautiful shades of green. Can hardly wait for my kit.
ginni said…
Think I may need this Kit after all.
kathy s said…
Love today's and yesterday's card. Such bright summertime colours to brighten a cold winters day down under. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration. Also thanks for the chance to win such a fantastic set
stampwithsandy said…
Gorgeous creations; you are really making me wish for this kit!
SmilynStef said…
Your yellow boot is so fun
Cindy C. said…
Both so delightful!!
Lee said…
I agree, the sweet pea stamp is terrific.
Unknown said…
Like your cards, made with the Hero Arts kit.
Rae Hunter said…
Lovely cards. Sweet and artsy kit. Thanks for sharing.
Casie W said…
Love those sweet peas! Really beautiful
Love the cards.. Some great new stuff too.
Ann K. said…
That daisy card just works... very nice!
What beautiful projects! Love how you colored the images. Thank you for the chance to win!
judy said…
I especially love your daisy card!
Kym Maxwell said…
Such cute cards!! The daisy card is unique. I love them all though! TFS!
Cute cards! Your first card is my favorite because it is bright and sunny! I need that today! Thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!
Kelley said…
I like the single daisy bloom on your first card! The yellow background makes it pop.
AnnEsling3r said…
Looks very simple, but beautiful, because of its simplicity
smoot77 said…
I adore the simplicity of these cards and I am always drawn to watercolor! Thanks for sharing.😊
Kathy H said…
Love the background on the daisy card!
Unknown said…
Your cards are elegant in their simplicity. I especially liked the daisy card, really inspiring.
Cari Poscente said…
Love your cards, you are an amazing water colorist!!!
Thank you for sharing your inspirations
Loly Borda said…
Beautiful cards Amy! I love the background on the first one and the colors on the second one! TFS
Unknown said…
I would never have thought to colored a Daisy green but I really like it!! Love your color choices!!
AussiDi said…
Lovely work with these stamps. Thank you
Billie A said…
Your cards are beautiful. I love the look and coloring. Stunning. What fun stamps.
bev p said…
Lovely. I really like your take on the inspiration sketch. Might have to add that to the idea file! Thanks.
Me said…
Love your cards! So clean and simple. And they remind me of natures.
Josmary flores said…
This kit keep getting better and better love the cards you made with it
Arianna Barbara said…
Wow Amy!!! Love so much how you used this darling kit!!! Your cards are simply stunning! My fav is the first one!!! As always, your colouring is amazing!!!
Michelle Brown said…
Very pretty cards! I love the yellow and green colors you used.
Hetty said…
Great kit with lots of goodies and your cards are so sweet.
Unknown said…
beautifull card graet kit
Peculiaris said…
So pretty! Love these project so much, thanks for sharing!
rush said…
Love your watercolor technique on the first card. I have to get back to basics and try this again!
Maxine M. said…
Sweet cards. Thank you for sharing.
Teresa Doyle said…
Super cute cards Amy, and boy, do I love these add ons!
mtscrapgal said…
Thanks for 2 terrific cards. The floral images in this kit and add-ons is wonderful. There is no limit to the different style cards they will make.
Unknown said…
Amazing how you used the black!!
Teri Ann said…
Now, THAT is "Happy Mail"!!!
Cherri B said…
Your cards are just beautiful! And thank you for the great tip about the baby wipe - smooshing is one of my Go To techniques but I do get puddles - appreciate the tip!
Loveeeeeeeeeeee these!! LOVING those soft colors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kim Heggins said…
Simply adorable...so in love with those flowers in that sweet rain boot.
Miranda's Place said…
Lovely cards. Love how versatile this kit is, you all make such lovely cards with it in so many different styles
MelissaF said…
Beautiful cards, I love the color switch - green Daisy with gorgeous watercolored yellow background!
Audrey Pettit said…
Beautiful cards, Amy! I am loving all the florals in this month's kit... so fun and versatile for so many occasions. Love your watercoloring and inked background. And the split panel design with the two bouquets is so, so sweet!
Lori said…
your cards are lovely. I love the idea with flowers in a boot. thanks for sharing
Kleri said…
Nice cards!The first one is super cute!Thank you for sharing.
Deb Selby said…
Lovely cards. Not a yellow fan usually but your card is so appealing.
Susan King said…
Amy such nice sugar peas and I love how you incorporated the boot! It is amazing how much we can obtain with the use of a baby wipe! Thank you for sharing you art!
Cyndi said…
Very sweet cards. I love this release, and your coloring is beautiful.
flip said…
Great cards! And a great kit! I love the boot with the flowers. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us!
Cindi said…
So pretty - I love the yellow and green color combo.
Jeanne Beam said…

Wonderful cards. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing...
Debi Vintinner said…
Such pretty cards!! Love the flowers!! Great kits!!
Stacey Kowbel said…
Wonderful cards! I love the shades of yellow and green you used.
dianemdb said…
Love the daisy card... bright and cheerful.
Lisa Moline said…
Sweet cards! Thank you for sharing!
funkycrafter said…
the green daisy is so cool.
Unknown said…
I love your ideas for these cards. It gave me something to think about. I can't wait for my kit to get here, now.
Marty B said…
Wonderful cards, loving this release!
donna mikasa said…
Awesome blossom card! LOVE that "green" daisy!
Jill L said…
Love your beautiful cards! You can create with these supplies year round, and for all occasions. Thanks for the inspiration :)
MaggieB1983 said…
Hi Amy ~ Your cards are elegant and timeless and I love the watercoloring you've done. Thanks for the inspiration and I hope you had an awesome weekend. ~HUGS~
#kindnessmatters
goksmurf said…
Love your beautiful cards!
Mary Holshouser said…
When I finish the hop I'm going to try
the smooshing technique. It looks
like fun and makes a wonderful background.
thanks for sharing.
Farley said…
Such cute cards!
very sweet and I love that yellow watercolor wash on the first card!
Noreen said…
I love how you used the Sugar Pea Bloom Bouquets!

Noreen
Crafty Journal
Lady Fair said…
Very creative card designs, and surprising color choices! Nicely done.
Unknown said…
Beautiful cards. I especially love the daisy card.
stampwithamyk said…
Just beautiful! I love your daisy card, the colors are perfect and your watercoloring is amazing. Thanks for joining us at Sunday Stamps, hope to see you again soon!
Fikreta said…
those products are great!
your cards are so very nice!
hugs
Cecilia Hsieh said…
Gorgeous cards! Love your colouring!!
Kentucky Daisy said…
Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful designs!!! Really love what you've done with this new HA card kit!
Unknown said…
Really beautiful cards. Love the background on the first one.
cassie said…
the daisy set caught my eye as soon as I saw it. Now as I'm seeing all the projects with it, I definitely need that stamp set!!!
Awesome cards! My favorite set is the Little Florals! I love tiny images! TFS!
Beautiful cards. Love the daisy, great work.
jules said…
Sweet cards! Love the green daisy and the boot as a vase!
Helen F. said…
Great cards, Amy! Love the new HA kit too!
Valerie said…
So many choices. Lots of great product. Interesting how you brought your card together.
So cute, love the minis.
Denise Bryant said…
Awesome kit! Love that big daisy! Pretty cards!
Maria said…
Your green daisy card is very cheerful with its yellow background. And the geometric design of the washi tape adds interest. Thank you for your Hero Arts July 2017 Kit inspiration! :-)
mandalj said…
Lovely cards - they're so fresh and summery!
Unknown said…
Very nice! Cannot wait to get my kit
MJ said…
Sweet cards! Thank you for sharing.
Unknown said…
Your cards are very pretty and fresh!!
Karthikha said…
Lovely cards :) The first one gives such a fresh and pleasant feel :)
Unknown said…
So pretty. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day!
Dawn J said…
The flowers look so fresh and the simplicity of the cards are just as refreshing.
Taralu said…
Awesome cards, very inspiring and this kit is definitely one I NEED! Such versatility and add-ons are very tempting too! Thanks for sharing.
Anonymous said…
Especially love your first card - the colors are so pretty together ! Thanks for sharing.
Unknown said…
Great cards. Thanks for sharing.
Great kit! Love your yellows and greens together. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful designs! TFS! Anxious to get the kit.
D.Ann C said…
I tend to think of daisies in white and yellow and forget they come in green, too. This is LOVELY!!
Unknown said…
Lovely cards, as always. I love your style!
bzyPTmom said…
Lovely cards, this looks like a fabulous kit!
Dee Earnshaw said…
Love this kit - thanks for the inspiration:)
Golda said…
Great work on both. I love the pale green daisy on the yellow background.
Unknown said…
Your cards are beautiful.. The Yellow card with the daisy has to be my fave, So sunny and cheerful! Great work as always <3
Unknown said…
This is one of my favorite kits so far. Wonderful colors and composition on the cards.
Unknown said…
I see we are going to be good friends because you used a lot of my favorite color, yellow, in both of your cards. Not enough people use yellow in their cards but you sure did!
That flower with the yellow background is so pretty! I love flowers and I love flower stamps. I hope my flowers come up in my garden and the mutant ninja squirrels don't dig them up before they even have a chance to grow. Sometimes I make a green flower but usually I don't because the leaves are green but you don't have any leaves so the green flower works!
I love the pretty flowers in the watering can and the 'yellow' boot! Everything is so colorful and ready for someone to love them once they get them.
Thanks for letting us see your pretty, colorful cards and for giving us the chance to win this kit. I so want to win it! I hope that I do.
Anonymous said…
Great cards :)
Tindaloo said…
fab card samples! loving the new kit ♥
dligon said…
very cute. I love the colors!
Lagene said…
Great kit release! AWESOME cards! I especially love the daisy card!
Sarah M said…
Love your cards! This is a great release and I love seeing what you did with the new stamps.
Jill Lipscomb said…
I love how you used a sketch to create your card!
Monica said…
Love your colors! Thanks for the great ideas.
Monika Reeck said…
I come here cause I see your lovely card on Sunday Stamps Amy
great used our sketch and lovely Flower and washi tape added too
sweet CARD and I love the colors
many thanks to joining with us at Sunday Stamps this time
hugs
Monika (DT)
madhatter said…
Thank you for sharing, your designs are beautiful and the colouring is amazing. Watercolouring has been used a lot recently and something I need to play with a bit more. Think I need the kit to try.
Tracey.x
Tracy Hawkins said…
Your cards are wonderful! So beautifully coloured. The wellington boots and watering can remind me of my own garden planters . X
phlower said…
Love the colors in your cards. They make me happy!
I just adore the daisy card you created Amy!
Lieve said…
Both beautiful cards ! I love the background of your daisy-card !
Thank you for sharing your creativity.
Warm summergreetings from Belgium.
Annette Elliott said…
Wow to a beautiful card for Sunday Stamps! challenge this week! Thanks for playing along! :)
Marianne said…
Gorgeous cards. I particularly like the bright and happy yellow of your first card.
Karen L K said…
Nice cards! That sunflower looks very nice on that background!
berokke said…
Adorable - the daisy card is my favorite. Thank you!
Lorna C said…
Beautiful cards! Love the layouts!
Teresa Kline said…
hi amy! totally luv the background and bloom! I am so glad you played along with us at
sunday stamps!


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