Hero Studio October Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Hi crafty friends! Today, we are hopping along to introduce the October 2024 Hero Studio collection from Hero Arts and remember, there’s 6 subscription options: 1) Card Kit of the Month 2) Clear Set + Dies of the Month 3) Fancy Die of the Month 4) Layering Stencil Set of the Month 5) Cling of the Month and 6) Whole Studio (all 5 in one!).

Let’s start by taking a closer look at the October Card Kit of the Month.

Includes:

  • CK1024C Clear Stamp Set, 6” x 8”
  • CK1024D 16 Coordinating Dies & 1 Hole Punch Die
  • 1 Window Die
  • Holiday Treats Words Cling, 6″x 6″
  • Washi Sticker Pack, 22 Pieces
  • Embossing Ink Cube
  • 5 sheets each, Kraft, White & Red Cardstock, 5.5″ x 8.5″
  • Gold Embossing Powder, 1/2 oz.
  • White Embossing Powder, 1/2 oz.
  • Peppermint Embellishments

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There’s a ton of inspiration and the full blog lineup can be found on the Hero Arts blog. You should be coming from Jennifer Kotas‘s blog and your next stop will be Ilina Crouse. The full blog list will be updated below!

I have two cards to share with you today featuring this month’s kit and one of the Extraordinary Extras.

The first card focuses on the Card Kit of the Month. This was a really fun stamp set where I wanted to use all the images from the main stamp set and I did just that! I went ahead and arranged almost all the images onto a card panel along with one of the sentiments. I stamped my card panel with Intens-ified Black Ink. You definitely can use the coordinating die cuts in the set but I chose to stamp and mask off the images. I wanted to use the Holiday Treats Cling to stamp the background behind all the images. I stamped that with Moss ink. Then all I needed to do was color it up!  

My second project focuses on the Cling Stamp of the Month, which I paired with an older stamp set called Winter Town Cheer Stamps. Admittedly, this cling stamp has a lot going on, however, I really didn’t want to color up every last bit — imagine how many markers I would be using! I decided to first create a holiday rainbow card panel. The colors include Red, Orange, Yellow and Green, and I pulled out the cardstocks Kiwi, Canary, Papaya, and Cherry. I trimmed down some strips and adhered them to an A2 card panel. Then I went ahead an stamped the Cling Stamp with Intens-ified Black Ink. I used coordinating alcohol markers to color in the background, but made sure they were just a TAD darker so the images would pop. To finish off the card, I stamped and heat embossed the sentiment from Winter Town Cheer on Pitch Black Cardstock using White Embossing Powder.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you enjoyed the two cards I shared today using some of the new Hero Studio collection. Hope you were inspired to create!

ONE MORE THING!

Did you miss out on the previous releases? Or waiting for a Black Friday sale — wait no more! Use “CATCHUP20” for 20% off previous Hero Studio releases!

Giveaway:

Hero Arts will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, October 13th at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

Blog Hop Lineup:
Hero Arts

Hero Arts Creative Team:

Seeka
Rosie Lopez
Rachel Kleinman
Pocono Pam
Natasha Vacca
Natasha Polite
Michelle Short
Lydia Fiedler
Karen Brown
Kailash Naidoo
Jennifer Kotas
Jeannie Lieu
Ilina Crouse
Heather Ruwe
Charlene Madrid
Channin Pelletier

Special Guests:
Nichol Spohr
Emily Midgett
Kelly Taylor
Mindy Eggen

Supplies:

October Card Kit of the Month
Hero Arts – October Card Kit
—HA: https://bit.ly/4gOvViy
Hero Arts – Intens-ified Black Ink
—HA: https://bit.ly/3xvoATm
Hero Arts – Core Ink Moss
—HA: https://bit.ly/46PI5Dm

October Cling Stamp of the Month
Hero Arts – October Cling Stamp of the Month
—HA: https://bit.ly/3zWskOG
Hero Arts – Winter Town Cheer Stamps
—HA: https://bit.ly/4d0M959
Hero Arts – Intens-ified Black Ink
—HA: https://bit.ly/3xvoATm
Hero Arts – Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink
—HA: https://bit.ly/3yhFTru
Hero Arts – White Embossing Powder
—HA: https://bit.ly/46JDVN9
Hero Arts – Kiwi Cardstock
—HA: https://bit.ly/3WyByYJ
Hero Arts – Canary Cardstock
—HA: https://bit.ly/3TjTLIV
Hero Arts – Papaya Cardstock
—HA: https://bit.ly/47kTdIH
Hero Arts – Cherry Cardstock
—HA: https://bit.ly/3B4U3Nk
Hero Arts – Pitch Black Cardstock
—HA: https://bit.ly/4eyXr2s



Lights at Night | Pear Blossom Press x Miss Ink Stamps

If you’ve been to Disneyland or DisneyWorld, you’ll know exactly which ride inspired this card… it’s one of my favorite rides to go on at dusk or night time. The lights make it so pretty and I think the card is a perfect reflection of that!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Miss Ink Stamps – Tea Cups Stamps
—MIS: https://collabs.shop/nhc7ay
Pear Blossom Press – Stamp and Die Bundle
—PBP: https://bit.ly/461AW2n
Pear Blossom Press – EZ-Lights
—PBP: https://bit.ly/466Cckw
Pear Blossom Press – EZ-Lights, 2 pack
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lwy7
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4lwy1
Pear Blossom Press – EZ-Lights, 3 pack
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lwy6
Pear Blossom Press – EZ-Lights, 5 pack
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lwy4
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4lwy3
Pear Blossom Press – World’s Best Foam Tape – Double Thick
—PBP: https://bit.ly/4f0kLGy
Picket Fence Studios – Black Hybrid Ink Pad
—PFS: https://shrsl.com/4f7y0
Eclipse Masking Paper
–AMZN: https://amzn.to/3cLPDwV
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbm9
Full Adhesive Post its

 –AMZN: https://amzn.to/36Rv3aP
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3odgr
Original (New) Misti 

–MSP: https://shrsl.com/4dxig
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1eomz
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/31ext
Mini Distress Ink – Mustard Seed
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wn
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmf
Mini Distress Ink – Picked Raspberry
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbl9
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epny
Mini Distress Ink – Seedless Preserves
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2rqcw
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epkq
Mini Distress Ink – Villainous Potion
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lvtp
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/4lvtr
Mini Distress Ink – Black Soot
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxsy
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epky
Mini Distress Ink – Chipped Sapphire
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxt2
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epke
Ranger Round Ink Blending Tool
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2ph07
–S.com: https://shrsl.com/2nh8v
–Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vqae

Image Arrangement | Pretty Pink Posh

Go sports! Happy Sunday — are you a sports person? I enjoy a ton of sports and honestly, it’s the best background noise for a day of crafting. Unless it’s an incredible game, my attention is always split. This card encompasses all the sports — so it works for many recipients.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – Sports Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4lcby
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lccb
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4lcc9
Pretty Pink Posh – Eyelet Ovals Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4lcc8
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lccc
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4lccd
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Mini Distress Ink – Peacock Feathers
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6p4&nbsp;
  –Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epmj&nbsp;
Trinity Stamps – Blending Buddy 
  —TS: https://shrsl.com/3oc75&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pm3k&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pm3l&nbsp;

Moving Elements | Honey Bee Stamps

I love to pull out some of my old Halloween tricks — just because it doesn’t get old. I love a moving element and this spider is too cute… it won’t spook you right?

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Lovely Layers: Scaredy Cat Dies
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/4nj4p
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/4o6df
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/4o6dg
Honey Bee Stamps – Tangled Web 3D Embossing Folder
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/4nj4q
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/4o6di
Honey Bee Stamps – Too Cute to Spook Dies
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/4o6e0
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/4o6e3
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/4o6e1
Sharpie Creative Markers, Bullet Tip, 12 Count
—Amzn: https://amzn.to/3TmX7uy

Partial Image Use | Trinity Stamps

Sometimes I look at an image and think sure it can be used as the main focal image — but everyone is going to do that — How do we change it up? Christmas trees are easily a focal image but I wanted to stamp it off the card panel for a different look! I also was in no mood to mask especially for these small little images so I chose to stamp them carefully or to color up the overlapped lines with a darker marker. Lazy stamping can work!


Reminder! This is a stamp set that is part of Stamptember — once it’s gone it’s gone.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Trinity Stamps x Simon Says Stamp – Little Christmas Tree Stamp
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4o685
Trinity stamps x Simon Says Stamp – Little Christmas Tree Stamp & Die
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4o687
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt&nbsp;

Card Fronts | Pickle Fence Studios

Card fronts aren’t really my thing — I like to create my own but sometimes it’s a quick way to make a card. It works out well especially when it’s for holiday cards and you need quite a few. This card front set is really pretty though, it kinda encapsulates the beauty of holiday lights and I love it.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Picket Fence Studios – Freckle Friends: Jolly Holly Stamps
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/lsjdht
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4ofg8
Picket Fence Studios – Freckle Friends: Jolly Holly Dies
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/vfetud
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4ofg7
Picket Fence Studios – Freckle Friends: Jolly Holly Bundle
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/sljm4q
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4ofg6
Picket Fence Studios – Glitter Lights: Brilliance Card Fronts
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/tlwyzd
Picket Fence Studios – Black Hybrid Ink Pad
—PFS: https://shrsl.com/4f7y0

Dusty Fall Palette | Pretty Pink Posh

I love fall — the jewel tones are just cozy and up my alley but I also am digging this dusty fall palette that google inspired me with! I just love how I was able to incorporate it with the stencil and then the die cut word.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – Layered Mushrooms Layered Stencils
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4o6a6
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4o6af
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4o6au
Pretty Pink Posh – Mushroom Shaker Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4o6a9
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4o6ak
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4o6aw
Pretty Pink Posh – Fall Script Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4o6aa
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4o6an
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4o6ax
Pretty Pink Posh – Fall Harvest Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4o6ac
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4o6ao
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4o6az
Mini Distress Ink – Faded Jeans
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3odgv&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmn&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Dusty Concord
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2rqcv&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmp
Mini Distress Ink – Tea Dye
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmk&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3zgdj&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Victorian Velvet
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3jkhl&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkd&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Pumice Stone
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3niku&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmi
Pinkfresh Studio – Candy Violet
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4o3g9
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4o3ga

Magical Light Up Card | Pear Blossom Press x Popsiclesticks

Sometimes lights just really make a card magical and this card takes it a bit more literally. I love how this came together and it was relatively easy with a bit of scene building and ink blending.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Popsiclestick – Magic Transport Stamps
—P: https://bit.ly/3TtylZW
Pear Blossom Press – Stamp and Die Bundle
—PBP: https://bit.ly/461AW2n
Pear Blossom Press – EZ-Lights
—PBP: https://bit.ly/466Cckw
Pear Blossom Press – EZ-Lights, 2 pack
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lwy7
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4lwy1
Pear Blossom Press – EZ-Lights, 3 pack
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lwy6
Pear Blossom Press – EZ-Lights, 5 pack
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lwy4
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4lwy3
Pear Blossom Press – World’s Best Foam Tape – Double Thick
—PBP: https://bit.ly/4f0kLGy
Picket Fence Studio – Black Hybrid Ink Pad
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/2m4b00
Trinity Stamps – Blending Buddy 
  —TS: https://shrsl.com/3oc75&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pm3k&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pm3l
Mini Distress Ink – Pumice Stone
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3niku&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmi&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Black Soot
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxsy&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epky&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Chipped Sapphire
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxt2&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epke&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Dusty Concord
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2rqcv&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmp&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Villainous Potion 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lvtp&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/4lvtr&nbsp;
Eclipse Masking Paper
  –AMZN: https://amzn.to/3cLPDwV  
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbm9
Fiskars – Easy Change Fabric Knife (3 blades)
—AMZN: https://amzn.to/47tJGPB
Trinity Stamps – Soft White Vellum 
  –TS: https://shrsl.com/46cx9

Layered Die Cuts | Honey Bee Stamps

It usually takes me a lot to pull out heavy die cut sets, mainly because I like to stamp and color. However, if you follow me, you know I color up my die cuts and usually that’s why I don’t use them too often — it’s a little too fussy for me but this set is amazing, the cat is so freaking adorable!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Lovely Layers: Scaredy Cat Dies
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/4nj4p
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/4o6df
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/4o6dg
Honey Bee Stamps – Tangled Web 3D Embossing Folder
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/4nj4q
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/4o6di
Honey Bee Stamps – Clear Ink
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6of&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6on
 –Scom: https://shrsl.com/3luj0
Wagner Heat Gun 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbls (new version)
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1esm6&nbsp;
Rabbit Hole Designs – Cottontail Embossing Tool
  –RH: https://shrsl.com/3ytuk&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ymkk&nbsp;
  –HBS: https://shrsl.com/3ytur&nbsp;
Hero Arts – White Detail Embossing Powder
  –HA: https://bit.ly/46JDVN9&nbsp;
  –Scom: http://shrsl.com/1yc1l&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/4a7hi
Scrapbook.com – Double Sided Adhesive (6 Inches x 81 feet)
  –S.com: https://shrsl.com/2tr93&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Wilted Violet
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2jnc2&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnb&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Black Soot
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxsy&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epky&nbsp;

Masked Ink Blending | Pretty Pink Posh

When you have simple images but they have a distinct shape, you can color them in for the silhouettes. It works so well for leaves and I decided to incorporate the colored versions as well as the silhouette version on the same card. You definitely can change it up based on what colors you want to use!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – Falling Leaves Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4ofgb
Scrapbookcom – Mint Tape, 1 inch Roll
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3icps &nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Dusty Concord
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2rqcv&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmp
Mini Distress Ink – Fired Brick
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2nxvg&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epni&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Wild Honey
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3dg7b&nbsp;
  –Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epne
Mini Distress Ink – Crackling Campfire 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nnq5&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/3nnq3
Ranger Round Ink Blending Tool
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2ph07
  –S.com: https://shrsl.com/2nh8v&nbsp;
  –Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vqae
Copic Sketch – 100
  –Blick: http://shrsl.com/1gsiz&nbsp;
  –EH: https://bit.ly/38JVNcV&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3odm7&nbsp;
Hero Arts – Pitch Black Cardstock
  –HA: https://bit.ly/4eyXr2s&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nb1t&nbsp;

Spooky Twinkle Lights | Pear Blossom Press x La-La Land Crafts

I’m not a big fan of patterned paper or paper generally, however, there’s some exceptions. I like the ones that can help set up a scene for me and this spooky one worked perfectly for this Halloween card. This card is also part of a collaboration instagram hop between Pear Blossom Press and La-La Land Crafts, so be sure to stop over instagram to leave a comment for a chance to win a gift card!

But in the meantime, this is the little video for the card — photos don’t do the Twinkle Lights justice!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pear Blossom Press – Twinkle Lights
—PBP: https://bit.ly/47mTHhd
Pear Blossom Press – Twinkle Lights (2 pack)
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4o3w9
La-La Land Crafts – Spooky House Die
—LLLC: https://bit.ly/3TlNvQT
La-La Land Crafts – Get Spooky Stamps
—LLLC: https://bit.ly/47fGXZT
La-La Land Crafts – Trick or Treat Paper Pack
—LLLC: https://bit.ly/4dOppq6
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt

Spray Backgrounds | Trinity Stamps

I always forget you can using heat embossing to “mask” your item and that’s what I did here with my sprays. I needed a little bit of help with Drawing Gum for the eyes and heart but it works the same and you can rub it off after you’re done! It’s a cool and quick background!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Trinity Stamps – Web Designer Stamps
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4o0rx
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4o0rw
Trinity Stamps – Web Designer Dies
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4o0s0
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4o0rz
Wagner Heat Gun 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbls (new version)
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1esm6&nbsp;
Rabbit Hole Designs – Cottontail Embossing Tool
  –RH: https://shrsl.com/3ytuk&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ymkk&nbsp;
  –HBS: https://shrsl.com/3ytur&nbsp;
Versafine Black Onyx 

  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2opz3&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/2d0v8
Hero Arts – Ultra Fine Embossing Powder 
  –HA: https://shrsl.com/3luc8&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3luc7&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/3luc6&nbsp;
Tim Holtz Distress Jack O Lantern Mica Stain
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4mgzu
Tim Holtz Distress Fortune Teller Mica Stain
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4mgzw
Tim Holtz Distress Wicked Elixier Mica Stain
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4n08j
Tim Holtz Distress Flickering Candle Mica Stain
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4n7sm
Pebeo  Drawing Gum 
   —Amzn: https://amzn.to/3UoiBbV