Hi creative friends! Welcome to the Hero Arts "My Monthly Hero" September 2017 Card Kit blog hop! As usual, I'm so happy to see you today and share a fun Fall card with you and loads of new stamping products from Hero Arts! Happy September! How was your Labor Day Weekend? Ours was hot! Still hot here in Sacramento and we stayed inside most of the weekend because of the heat and smoke from wildfires. Oh, how I am longing for cool Autumn breezes… But I have to wait a bit longer I guess. But, the new Hero Arts Kit is ALL FALL! The kit this month is packed with pumpkins and sunflowers and beautiful fall colors of inks….really to get us in the mood for the change of season! I used the stamps and dies from the main kit for my card today – the stamp set is so lovely, I couldn't resist! I had fun making the card shabby chic too, and with lots of color.
You may have arrived her from the wonderful blog of my friend Amy Kolling!! If you want to start at the beginning of the hop, CLICK HERE to go to the Hero Arts Blog. So much fun and inspiration for you today from lovely fellow crafters. I'm always grateful to join the other ladies in this monthly hop. If you're new to my blog today – welcome! Have fun! Enjoy the hop today! I will always warn you, these kits sell out FAST so if you like it, don't hesitate! I know I say that every time, but it's true! The last one sold out before the day was over. Get it while it's hot! Alrighty….here's my card for today!
As soon as I saw the layering pumpkins in the stamp set, I knew that was what I wanted to use as my focal point. I started with an A2 card base made from woodgrain paper from my personal crafty stash. (you could also use Kraft paper). I layered some gingham and then some pretty orange paper onto the woodgrain card base. The top layer is made from cream cardstock. To make it look worn and weathered is a fun technique! Cut the paper to size and then spritz it with some water from a spray bottle – not too much though. Then gently crumple the paper up in your hand to make the wrinkles. After you flatten it back out, sprinkle it with distress ink mixed with water from a paint brush. Then ink the edges with more Distress Inks and a sponge. I also curled the corners up with my fingers.
Here is a close up of the crumpled paper and the smaller pumpkin image. I stamped and die cut four pumpkins, stems and some leaves. The matching dies make this step a breeze! I used my stampamajig to line up all the layering stamps for the images. Sooooo pretty!
I used the Hero Arts Ovals dies to cut an oval for the sentiment, and then stamped the sentiment in rich brown ink. The oval is mounted on the card with foam tape.
The pumpkins, leaves and stems are all affixed with foam tape to add dimension t the card. I tried a few different layouts of the images, but ended up liking it this way the best. Lots of texture and color on this one!
The kit is available NOW! Yippeeeee! Below is a photo of THE ENTIRE CARD KIT CONTENTS! Beautiful images for Autumn, pumpkins, sunflowers, several ink pads, paper and more! This is a great value for $34.99! The items sold separately retail for $70.00 or more! Hero Arts is VERY generous with their beautiful kits!
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144 responses to “My Monthly Hero – September Card Kit – Autumn Greetings!”
Gorgeous card! I love the layering and how the pumpkins are really the focal point. TFS.
Bold and bright card! Love it!!
These pumpkins are so pretty! Awesome new kit!
Super gorgeous card Wanda!
You have created such a lovely piece of art to complement this awesome kit. thanks for the inspiration:)
Sweet card, love those pretty layers!!
Great card! Could be used for any fall event or birthday or anniversary!
Beautiful card ! Even if the colors are autumnal, they are very bright and happy, really awesome.
Beautiful card! Love the gorgeous Fall colors.
I love Fall, Pumpkins and your card!
Wanda–I just love your card! I especially like how you “made” the distressed paper for the background–so wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing!
Love your card Wanda!!! Those pumpkins are wonderful!
What a prefectly coordinated card with the pumpkins!
Beautiful card, love how you made the “weathered” paper.
Love the layered pumpkins!
Gorgeous card! Fabulous kit!
Love Sunflowers – This kit is a must
Lovely card! The gingham sets off the colour of the pumpkins perfectly.
Wonderful interpretation of this month’s kit.
Really great card. Love the coloring of the pumpkins.
I love the pumpkins! Can’t wait to play with it myself!
Great cards!
Lovely card–I love the use of gingham and an oval for the sentiment!
You really showed how lovely those images are with this gorgeous card!
Love your pumpkin card… those stamps are fabulous!
Gorgeous pumpkins!!
Beautiful card Wanda, thank you!
What a beautiful card! I love the dimension, gingham trim, and the distressed background. Great job.
The pumpkins look very real with the layering of the colors.
Love your card! The layering stamps make such a pretty impression. Thanks for the inspiration. 😀
Sweet. Those pumpkins are so realistic.
I LOVE your card! That orange gingham paper is the perfect touch. And love the background for your pumpkins. Thank you for the chance to win this great kit!
I love everything about your card! Especially the gingham! Those pumpkins are wonderful! Another awesome HA release for sure!!! I’m a big fan of Fall everything!
I like the weathered paper look. Good idea.
Those pumpkins are amazing! Thanks for sharing the details on making your wonderful card!!
Love this row of pumpkins.
Love the shabby chic look of this card.
Beautiful! I love the addition of the gingham background, too!!!
Beautiful card, love the textured background and the orange gingham paper! These layered pumpkins are gorgeous!
Looking forward getting my kit – love those layering pumpkins!
I love your pumpkin card. The colors are so realistic. Thank you for sharing.
I love autumn, and I love this new autumn kit, so pretty! Love your awesome creation too!
Love your card! Very seasonal.
I love your pumpkin card! Beautiful kit.
You can never have too many pumpkins! Great work.
Gorgeous card. This is the kind of card I would be delighted to receive a card like this in the mail.
Stunning card.
Love the pumpkins!! Your card is so pretty, Wanda. Thanks for the inspiration.
Such a fantastic autumn card!
This has to be my most favorite of the year! Beautiful inspiration!
Those pumpkins are just perfect…and I love that tiny checked orange and white matting! Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful pumpkin cards
Those pumpkins are georgeous! They go great with the antiqued look paper you made.
Lovely card and what amazing possibilities with this kit and the add-ons!
The pumpkins are so cute. Love the fall colors. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
I love the colors that you used. I also like how you layered the pumpkins. Beautiful card.
your pumpkins are just gorgeous – love fall cards and yours is beautiful
Love the pumpkin card. I caved and ordered this set!
Wanda, this pumpkin card is lovely and your coloring, cutting and added dimension adds so much to this element of the release. Thanks for sharing it on this blog hop.
Love your cards and ideas. Thanks for sharing
What a perfect fall card (and kit)! Loving this kit so much and hoping I win one (not quite in the budget at the moment)
Enjoyed your pumpkin card.
Yay!!! I love the pumpkins. Your card is great inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
There is so much going on in this amazing card. I love the layered pumpkins. So realistic. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful card!
Beautiful card. Love the pumpkin stamps. Thanks for sharing ….
those pumpkins just pop off the page …
What a great fall card! I love the distressed paper for the background.
Love the pumpkins!
Love your pumpkin card! !thanks for sharing!
Love your crumpled paper & your awesome pumpkin card!! Funny what you said about the releases going fast. I don’t have too many fall card stamp sets, so when I saw this wonderful one…I ordered it immediatley!!
Wonderful card. These layering pumpkins are awesome.
I cant wait to get this set. I love pumpkins!!!!
Love your card. What a fantastic kit.
Your card is pure awesomeness, Wanda! I love all those gorgeous pumpkins & the distressed background. Thanks for all the tips.
Your pumpkin patch is too cute!
Gorgeous pumpkins, putting in the mood for autumn. A nice breeze would be very welcomed right about now.
I’m longing for cooler weather, too–maybe tomorrow? I love the autumn icons die set in this release.
What beautiful pumpkins.
Great card. Thank You for sharing!
Awesome card! Love those beautiful pumpkins and your layers of paper. The weathered paper is the perfect backdrop for those pumpkins!
I simply adore pumpkins and this release did not disappoint! Your cards are gorgeous!
Thanks, Wanda…I’m really glad you seem to be in a group of crafters with such creative influence and appreciate your talents ! You have amazing talent and I hope you continue to show us what you have…I just bought the Hero Arts Sept kit because of you…so hello …Hero Arts…keep this lovely talented lady. She’s pretty awesome…..love from your Cape Cod friend, Mandy
Wanda – here we go again with your beautiful art and I must say beautiful – – love the pumpkins very much here on display – Autumn is my favorite time of year – beautiful!
I love the parchment background. It gives an old world charm.
That crumpled, distressed layer adds so much depth and texture. And it works so well with the autumn theme!
Stunning autumn card!
Wanda you are very talented. I enjoy your creations very much.
totally gorgeous… love those pumpkins!!
Love those pumpkins! Thanks for the inspirational design!
Lovely card!
Love the pumpkins! Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful autumn card!! Love the layered background you created. It has a great “country” look to it; perfect for fall festivities. TFS your talent and inspiration.
Love the shading on the pumpkins.
The layering of the papers is very
pretty.
Great card.
thanks for sharing.
This is a great card! I love the country feel to it. It reminds me of home and Thanksgiving and all the family gathered together.
Pumpkins have been my favorite ever since we visited a pumpkin patch with my red-headed grandsons.
Beautiful card, just ordered the kit.
Just wonderful!!
Oh my!!! Love your stunning Fall card and its beautiful colors!!! Great kit!!!
Autumn means pumpkins & you have done a wonderful job of coloring them in Autumn colors.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Perfect fall card!!
Beautiful fall card!Love these pumpkins!Thank you for sharing 🙂
Love your layering. Great card.
I love the crumpled paper idea-thanks for sharing that technique! And the pumpkins are colored beautifully.
This is a great card with a perfect color combo!
Oooh, I can’t wait to get my hands on those little pumpkins! 🎃 Fall is truly on the way… Thanks for sharing your ideas and inspiring the rest of us.
Always love seeing your creations. You never disappoint! Love the papers and the curling of your paper and crinkles!
PUMPKINS…my favorite thing about fall (aside from the gently warm days and cool evenings, the falling leaves, the hint of cinnamon and apple cider in the air, preparing for cold weather with sweater and scarves coming out of the storage chest…sorry, got carried away). So, pumpkins…I love them. I can’t wait for this month’s kit. Everything in it is so cute, but pumpkins…my favorite. Can’t wait to make some really cute cards and party favors. Thank you Hero Arts and all the crafty artists.
This is a great kit. I love your use of the layering pumpkins and they turned out beautiful.
I am not usually a fan of pumpkins, however these pumpkins are really cool!
Love your gingham and those pumpkins are so gorgeous. Great kit this month….
Love your color choices and design layout! Thanks for sharing!
Great card, the layered pieces of card stock are all perfect choices!
Awesome, I love the distressed paper!
I really like how you layered the pumpkins. Very nice card. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful! I love this time of the year.
Artistic & beautiful! I so want this kit!
Love your card AND this kit
Love the layering pumpkins stamps
Love this distressed card. The layering pumpkin stamps are so cool! I live in Sacramento, too, and spent the weekend inside, too…so hit and smoky!
Beautiful layering, textures and dimension! Love these gorgeous pumpkins!
Pretty pretty pumpkins on your gorgeous card! Love the crumpled paper background too
I love how your cards turned out. Beautiful.
I love how the layered stamping makes the pumpkins look like you painted them all!
Very pretty!! I love this card
Love the pumpkins. The coloring is fantastic. Love this kit.
Wanda, I love this card! Your signature gingham really frames the pumpkins- which are beautifully colored in layers. This card is so richly textured with so much to enjoy.
I enjoyed reading your tips!
Fall, pumpkins and gingham really are a great combination, and you nailed it with your design, Wanda. I, too, am patiently waiting for autumn breezes here in WA as I’m tired of staying inside with windows closed due smoke and ash. Stay safe!
This collection is fabulous. It has the perfect pumpkin stamp. Love your design.TFS
These pumpkins are so pretty. I love how you layered them to show dimension.
Love those pumpkins and your layered card!
Thanks for sharing your card!
Love the pumpkins!
Love the pumpkins, absolutely beautiful!
Gorgeous card! I love the colors you used for the pumpkins.
These pumpkins are the best..love them..yay for fall!
I love pumpkins! Wish I could have gotten the main kit. Your card is beautiful.
Love this! I can’t wait to try and emulate your card!!
Oooooo, what you did with that paper by distressing it is lovely! Thank you for sharing the technique!
A super sweet card!
Thank you Hero Arts! Cool kit! Love it!
Stunning card! Love the touch of gingham!
Wanda, I always love your cards because we seem to have the same style! This card is wonderful for fall! Beautiful job, as always!