July 2018 My Monthly Hero is Here! + Giveaway!
Release day is here! And this month we're celebrating one of the joys of summer with our July My Monthly Hero kit and add-ons...
The carnival is coming to town! Come one, come all -- step right up to enjoy the festivities of the county fair, Hero Arts style. We have amusements and treats galore featured in our 6" x 8" clear set. Coordinating dies along with a background Fancy Die highlight the joyful summer theme. Add to that 3 vintage chipboard postcard backers and ink cubes in patriotic colors (Reactive Red, Reactive Blue, and Pigment White) and you've got a festival of fun.
This month's kit includes:
6" x 8" Clear Stamp Set
10 Coordinating Frame Cuts
1 4.25" x 5.5" Fancy Die
3 Ink Cubes (Red Reactive, Blue Reactive, Unicorn White Pigment)
3 4" x 6" Chipboard Postcards
This kit is valued at $70, but is an incredible deal at $34.99. It is available in limited quantities - grab yours before they are gone!
We also have several optional add-on products this month - let's take a look! First, a beautiful clear set that takes us right back to childhood - Ornate Carousel and the coordinating Ornate Carousel Frame Cuts (E).
If pigs could fly - we hope they'd do it attached to balloons, like the piggy in this adorable County Fair Pig clear set! There are matching County Fair Pig Frame Cuts (D), too.
The farm animals at the county fair are a favorite in our family - the animals in Hay Party Animals are prize-winning for sure. It also has matching Hay Party Animals Frame Cuts (D).
And of course it wouldn't be the county fair without the treats! You're Sweet As Pie is a delicious assortment of yummy fair foods, and has You're Sweet As Pie Frame Cuts (D), too.
Who wins the blue ribbon in your life? You can let them know on your cards and projects with this #1 Winner Stamp & Cut!
Next up is a gorgeous die, inspired by classic county fair posters - Marquee Frame Fancy Die (F).
Everything you love about the county fair is summarized on this fun background die - County Fair Bold Prints.
And last but certainly not least - a color we've had many requests for - Pink Liquid Watercolor!
Love all of these fabulous new add-ons? You can Get Them All in a bundle for roughly a 10% savings!
A note for our kit subscribers: You have the opportunity to shop and add items this month without any additional shipping charges. Simply log in to your account and place your order by Thursday, July 5th at 11:59am Pacific in order to take advantage of this offer. Your kit may ship in a separate box than any extras and add-ons, but no additional shipping costs will apply. Kit shipping begins Friday, July 6th and continues throughout the following week. There is a reduced shipping rate of $9.99 for our kit subscribers when shipping to international destinations.
Now let's take a look at some projects Clare created with this month's kit!
I could not stop making cards with this kit! These two cards were created one after another, using a background I blended using the colored inks from the kit and some washi tape.
The inks are reactive, so I could've added water for more interest, but I kept it pretty simple for these two cards.
I cut two strips from the background and added one to either side of the card base. Then I adhered a white panel on top, and stamped two clouds in the kit blue ink. I then stamped the cute little roller coaster in black on kraft paper, die-cut it, and adhered it to the white panel.
I topped the card off with a sentiment I heat embossed in white on black cardstock, and then trimmed down for the card.
For the second card, I used the last background strip to adhere to the bottom of the card.
I then stamped the carnival skyline in black on a white panel, adding some additional black ink beneath for a bolder line. Then I stamped some cute little fireworks in the kit red ink, and adhered the panel to the card base.
I finished the card off with an adorable plane and message stamped in Versamark on black cardstock, and heat embossed in white.
I love how perfectly this kit works for summer and/or Fourth of July celebrations!
For more ideas, we've asked our talented Creative Team as well as some crafty friends to help us introduce this kit. Please be sure to visit all of their blogs – and leave a comment at every stop along the way. One reader will be randomly selected to receive a free July kit (or reimbursement if you have already purchased your kit!) Leave your comments on all of these blogs by Sunday, July 8th at 11:59pm Pacific, then look for the winner announcement here on the blog the following week.
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Amy Tsuruta
Clare Prezzia
Emily Midgett
Ilina Crouse
Jennifer McGuire
Kelly Latevola
Laurie Willison
Libby Hickson
Lydia Fiedler
May Sukyong Park
Michelle Short
Nichol Spohr
Yana Smakula
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157 Responses
Lauren
July 30, 2018
I’d love to win the July kit! It looks absolutely fab!
Gina Mongenel
July 09, 2018
I love this kit! Can’t wait to check out all the inspiration from the design team!
Suzanne
July 09, 2018
Perfectly done!
Karen
July 08, 2018
I am so excited to get my very first kit. I love all the beautiful bright colors, and the theme design reminds me of the yesterday’s of childhood going to the state fair. I just love it. Your team did a fantastic job. Thank you for bringing back great memories.💓
Karen L K
July 08, 2018
Such a fun kit! I like lot’s of the add-ons too. I am all about the food and baby animals so those two will be at the top of my list.
Kathy Cresswell
July 08, 2018
I got my order in on time this month and can’t wait to get the kit. And I love the carousel stamps!
Raquel zenteno
July 07, 2018
Is an amazing set for my daughter birthday .
Raquel zenteno
July 07, 2018
Is an amazing set for my daughter birthday .
Denise Bryant
July 07, 2018
Looks like a very fun kit! Love all the add-ons too!
Rebecca
July 07, 2018
Omgeeeeee love that stamp set in the kit and the back ground stamp
Kim Klinkovsky
July 07, 2018
Another stunning release. Love all the ideas and inspiration! So fun for so many occasions!
Renee Johnson
July 06, 2018
This is my childhood growing up. So many great memories, I love this set!
Kris Reeves
July 06, 2018
I love the bold graphic look!
Susan Guzy
July 06, 2018
awesome kit, awesome cards!
Hilde Larsen aka Tindaloo
July 05, 2018
absolutely fabulous samples by the creative team! loving this carnivale / county fair themed kit ♥
Lori
July 05, 2018
Such a cute kit with adorable add ons!
Peggy
July 05, 2018
Love the County Fair!! such cute cards.
Andrea Hastilow
July 05, 2018
What fabulous cards that have been made from this month’s fun kit. The o t does have a brilliant summer fun day out, it tem Mrs me when I used to go to our i cal carnival fair when I was a teenager. Spending the evening on all the rides with the bright lights & loud fun music, just need some candy go as it goldfish in a bag now . Thanks for being back great memories & the additional bits look fab, would definitely have to buy the food stamps x
Michele K. Henderson
July 05, 2018
You are SO right about this being a festival of fun! I love all of these amazing carnival and fair ideas! All of the designer inspiration is amazing!
Charly
July 05, 2018
So much fun! This is my first kit, can’t wait for it to arrive.
Susan Tucker
July 05, 2018
My head is spinning! Ideas are loop to loop in my head, I love this set and tried to purchase but was too late, so sad! Make more, PLEASE!
Shanna
July 05, 2018
I love all of the new ideas!
Cindi Lynch
July 05, 2018
I always look forward to the card kit release and to the blog hop!
Mary Holshouser
July 04, 2018
I have to have that carousel set. I needlepointed
a set of carousel horses years ago and this set
reminds me of them. Brings back happy
memories. Fantastic release.
thanks for having the hop
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Jeanne Beam
July 04, 2018
What a great kit this month!
Thanks for sharing…
Annette Reed
July 04, 2018
What a fun set! I love those carousel horses add-ons!
Jessi Waite
July 04, 2018
This kit is amazing! I love how versatile it is— and I love how many different ideas each blog was able to come up with. Everything is so cute!
Beverly Jordan
July 04, 2018
Congratulations for this fabulous kit and ad on’s!! Simply beautiful!!! Makes me giddy with excitement like going to a fair!
Brenda Rohlfing Simpson
July 04, 2018
The release is fabulous!! All of the images and dies bring back so many memories of going to the MN State Fair with my parents & sisters when we were young! Everything is to die for! You hit it out of the park with this one Hero Arts!
Gayle
July 04, 2018
This kit is fabulous! Brings back such fond childhood memories and sets the stage to create new ones. Just the thought of using this kit makes me smile. Can’t wait to share that joy!
pamboe
July 04, 2018
I love the airplane pulling the sentiment. Great idea!
Lia
July 04, 2018
Honestly; I wasn’t that excited when I first saw the kit; but after watching Jennifer’s video ( and a bunch of others’ blogs); I am so looking forward to get mine… :) think it will be a unique yet versatile set!
Ramya (Artconquers)
July 04, 2018
Love this kit so much and looks very cute!
Ramya
July 04, 2018
Cute kit with wonderful inspiration cards!
Arianna Barbara
July 04, 2018
Wow! Awesome release!!! I love so much amusement parks and Carousels!!! Fingers crossed!!!
Peggy Kerr
July 04, 2018
As soon as I saw this set on Jen McGuires blog, I knew I HAD to have it!
Amante del Papel
July 04, 2018
This Monthly hero is stunning! I love it and the creations from your team are awesome!
Amante del Papel
July 04, 2018
This Monthly hero is stunning! I love it and the creations from your team are awesome!
Lynnea Hollendonner
July 04, 2018
I’m so excited to finally see this whole kit! And even more excited that I am one of the lucky ones who was able to purchase it! All the cards everyone has made are incredible!
Michele W
July 04, 2018
I know this kit is about fairs but it also reminds me of the carnivals that came to town when I was growing up. Great kit!
karenladd
July 04, 2018
This is just the perfect kit for summertime! There are several fairs going on around here this month and last, and I love the exhibits and animals the most.
Alison Heikkila
July 04, 2018
What a joyful set!!! I’m drooling over those carousel animals! I just love them. The whole main kit is fantastic.
LaNell Taylor
July 04, 2018
What a fun kit. I look forward to playing with it.
Valerie Pass
July 04, 2018
I love this kit, especially the sunburst die! I would love to win.
Marisela Delgado
July 03, 2018
Great kit!
Marisela Delgado
July 03, 2018
What a great kit!
Suzi Metcalfe
July 03, 2018
I see so many possibilities now, after viewing the inspiration completed by the pros! Great stuff!
KCC Matt
July 03, 2018
Red, white, and blue just in time for the 4th. 💕 the sets!!
Lorie hulbert
July 03, 2018
What a great release. Super cute cards.
Julie B
July 03, 2018
What a cute little kit! I’m excited to buy this one!
MK
July 03, 2018
Really cute kit. The add ones are adorable as well!
Laurie
July 03, 2018
I love the light hearted feel and look of this months kit. I’m heading to an annual ice cream party and I will definitely send the hostess a thank you card using the add on features!
Lynne
July 03, 2018
Love the vibrant colors!
Christy Howell
July 03, 2018
I ordered my kit yesterday. It’s going to be a long week if waiting! 😉
books_and_scraps
July 03, 2018
I HOPPED AND LEFT
A COMMENT FOR EVERYONE
LOVE ALL THE WONDERFUL CREATIONS
LOVE THIS KIT
I HATE THAT THE CAROUSEL STAMP IS SOLD OUT
I REALLY WANTED THAT!
Miriam Baker
July 03, 2018
Love the roller coaster.
Lynn Kaufman
July 03, 2018
I love this kit…….so wonderful…..all the possibilities……
Terrie D.
July 03, 2018
This looks like such a fun kit! Brings back memories from my childhood :) These cards are great!
Stacey Kowbel
July 03, 2018
Such a fabulous kit and so many great add-ons!
Lisa Moline
July 03, 2018
Great summer collection! Lots of different products, I don’t think I’ve ever seen another carnival stamp set! Love when you create new items that not everybody is producing!
Henriëtte
July 03, 2018
Oh wow, I thought the Kit was already awesome but the add-on products are also stunning especially the Ornate Carousel stamp with matching die, I love those! Thank you designers for all the great examples and inspiration!
Marianne
July 03, 2018
I look forward to seeing your monthly kits and all the creative ways to use them. This one is a winner!!!
candgmom
July 03, 2018
What could be better than a country fair theme in July. I love this set
cyndi morris
July 03, 2018
I really love this month’s carnival themed kit. All these examples are wonderful and show so many possibilities for these stamps. The kits just keep getting more original and exciting.
Karthikha Uday
July 03, 2018
This is such a lovely release! I’m in love with all the silhouette creations! The fair theme is just amazing!
Andrea H
July 03, 2018
I’m loving this new release. I think it’s 100% FUN.
Andrea H
July 03, 2018
I’m loving this new release. I think it’s 100% FUN.
Melissa SunshineHoneyBee
July 03, 2018
Like the carnival theme. Need to get this kit & add-ons. Wish there was a Pegasus Carousel horse instead of unicorn or seahorse.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Lauryne Cunningham
July 03, 2018
I love these unique stamps and dies! My husband and I are headed to the Texas State Fair this year for the first time and I will be able to use these products on my scrapbook pages! I love the red, white and blue touch on these cards!
Isabelle
July 03, 2018
Beautiful kit ! The blog hop will be surely be inspiring.
Boryana Yankova
July 03, 2018
This kit is awesome!
Dee Ann
July 03, 2018
Best Carnival set ever!
Colleen Howell
July 03, 2018
Great kit this month, I really enjoyed all the cards by the ladies.
Laura Buehler
July 03, 2018
I’m pretty sure I’m addicted to Hero Arts products. Every set you come out with is amazing!
Bea Swere
July 03, 2018
Love the theme
Jackie A
July 03, 2018
This is one of your best. The images are so fun and nostalgic!!
Theres Nilsson
July 03, 2018
WOW!! Looooove it all!! It world be a super birthday present for me!! ❤️❤️❤️
Loly Borda
July 03, 2018
I love this kit! And the fabulous add ons! Thans for all the inspiration to use them!
Tina Collins
July 03, 2018
I love this kit! It is so unique and fun!
Meagan Walter
July 03, 2018
Super cute cards!!!!!!
Karenajo
July 03, 2018
Great kit – the fair theme and elements are spectacular!
Clara Timmoms chan
July 03, 2018
great cards. perfect for 4th July. love
pam edwards
July 03, 2018
I love the stamps. Nothing like a county fair to get you excited.
Rose Mary Smalley
July 03, 2018
Such a cute kit. I love the cards…there are wonderful…Off to start this blog hop….
Karen H
July 03, 2018
What an amazing card kit! My head is spinning with ideas! Can’t wait to get my kit!
Dana M
July 03, 2018
What wonderfully fun, festive and summery products! Gorgeous inspiration projects.
Nina S
July 03, 2018
Such a fun theme! So many different card ideas, too.
Andrea
July 03, 2018
So excited for this kit!! Will be great for kid cards and gender neutral cards. Love it!!
Crystal Muirhead
July 03, 2018
Great kit and you’ve done lovely things with it!
Cyndee
July 02, 2018
What a cute release! I really like the samples that I have seen so far and I am trying to convince my daughter to buy the set too so that we can get free shipping!
Bonnie M
July 02, 2018
Super cute card kit that is perfect for summer cards!
Stacey
July 02, 2018
Such an awesome release!
Julia L
July 02, 2018
I love this kit! It is so cute!
Susan G.
July 02, 2018
what a great release. My grandchildren love the fair, actually just about everyone I know love the state and county fair s. The Ornate Carousel stamp/die set is so cute, and the pigs!!! This kit is such a great deal, wish I could buy it all!
Brenda Lubrant
July 02, 2018
I love the carnival theme and all of the great add ons which can be used to create some great projects.
jen forster
July 02, 2018
What a fun kit!
Julie
July 02, 2018
I love the Hay Party Animal stamp set and the Marquee Frame die.
Krystal Showalter
July 02, 2018
I just love your clean and classy cards so much. This kit is one of my favorites so far.
Diane
July 02, 2018
Wow, such a great kit.
Retta Lutte
July 02, 2018
Love that you put the roller coaster on kraft. Terrific cards!
Sue McRae
July 02, 2018
What a fun and unique kit!
Kathy S
July 02, 2018
As an oldie(but a goodie) this kit is a memory come true. I can’t ride all those wild rides except maybe the merry-go-round, but I sure do remember summers that I did ride them over and over again. The airplane with the banner gave me and idea I would use when giving this card and that is to have the plane puff out Morse Code. Since most people my age would know what it means and then it would give kids the opportunity to look it up on their computer. – …. .- . -. …
FD91354
July 02, 2018
Lovely kit! Well worth the wait through all those sneaks!
Debbie Rumpza
July 02, 2018
Wow…. I love the add ons for this month. Crazy cool!
Pam Klehm
July 02, 2018
This is such the quintessential kit for summer! I love all the food and state-fair type fun represented here! Love it!
Avra Williams
July 02, 2018
Love your pops of red and blue!
Dawn Jones
July 02, 2018
What a fun kit! Can’t wait to see what the artists create wi th these fun new products.
Cindy Holmes
July 02, 2018
OH MY GOODNESS! I am sooooo LOVING the new HERO ARTS CARNIVAL FUN goodies! All these new goodies would be so much fun to play with!!
Margaret
July 02, 2018
Fun cards! And looks like another great kit from Hero Arts!
Carolyn P
July 02, 2018
Thanks for the great ideas.
Michele Hogarth
July 02, 2018
Love the carnival theme. Can’t wait for mine to arrive.
Kelley
July 02, 2018
I love this kit! I love the designs that Hero Arts have now! I can’t wait to get the kit! Jennifer and Kelly’s blogs really sold me on it!
Mindy Drummond
July 02, 2018
Awesome kit this month (as usual LOL)! This one reminds me of being a kid and getting so excited when the fair came to town. Thanks for the memories :)
kel habicht
July 02, 2018
great kit! really puts one in the mood for summer and good times!
Kirsty Vittetoe
July 02, 2018
Love ….LOVE all of your Super Clever and Oh so Creative ideas for ways to use this new fabulous kit!
Lagene
July 02, 2018
Awesome Kit this month, I love the fair theme!
Charlotte Deerborn
July 02, 2018
Love the backgrounds made for these two cards.
Terri S
July 02, 2018
Thank You for the ispiration! I’m excited to try the kit!
Beth WHite
July 02, 2018
Love this month’s kit. It will be very useful as my daughter shows at the county fair.
Krystal Overby
July 02, 2018
I love this entire kit and all the add ons! I’d love to win this kit! I’ve never officially had to chance to own a hero arts monthly kit! But I do have some of hero arts older products and they are my absolute faves and go to stamps when I create! Amazing kit hero arts! They get more and more desirable each month!
Diane Stricker
July 02, 2018
So pretty, love the bright stripes.
Sherri Lang
July 02, 2018
I love this kit! Can’t wait to get it and to see all the great ways to use it.
Stephanie Zilmer
July 02, 2018
Cool looking cards – images remind me of going to the amusement park :)
Andrea Good
July 02, 2018
This kit is so cute! I love amusement parks and this kit is perfect!!
Pamela McGillin
July 02, 2018
That unexpected pop of the color with the kraft or the pink really makes these cards stand out.
Carla Hundley
July 02, 2018
Love this carnival
stamp set and
darling card.
Carla from Utah
Debbie P
July 02, 2018
Love the kit. The add-on are great to. Your cards are fantastic.
Laura L.
July 02, 2018
Love this kit- really neat ideas!
Sue D
July 02, 2018
Love the carnival/fair theme!
AmyB
July 02, 2018
Luv, luv, luv the carnival theme. I can smell the popcorn and cotton candy from here.
Diane T.
July 02, 2018
Love the carousel stamp and die set! That flying pig die set is so cute too!
Eva N
July 02, 2018
Love how you used this kit to make red, white & blue cards that are great for the 4rth of July.
Janet
July 02, 2018
Fun kit, great cards!!
Kitty Tatman
July 02, 2018
Great idea using the kraft paper to enhance the roller coaster image. I think this might be my fave Monthly Hero since last year’s fairy kit!!
Karen Hale
July 02, 2018
WOW Hero Arts….you never disappoint. You’ve done it again…AWESOME KIT!
Debra Reed
July 02, 2018
I’m always looking for a 4th of July kit and this is perfect! Thanks Hero Arts.
Laura Eckford
July 02, 2018
What a gorgeous kit! I can’t wait to get my hands on one! I have so many ideas and thoughts on how to use it.
JEWELZB
July 02, 2018
I LOVE this month’s release! Reminds me of when I was a child & the fair came to town every summer! The red, white, and blue is the perfect color combo to top it off!
Sharon Gullikson
July 02, 2018
LOVE THE FAIR THEME!
Libby
July 02, 2018
Sarah T – be sure to visit Jennifer’s blog in the hop today, she shows the awesome background die from the kit in action!
Sarah T.
July 02, 2018
Can’t believe there aren’t any cards using the background fancy die – it’s the star of the kit for me. Was a bit on the fence about the kit from the sneak peeks but I LOVE it now I’ve seen it. all. Love the carousel embossed on vellum – going to have to try that.
Bessie
July 02, 2018
I really like your card! This is a fun and exciting release. Youdid a great job
Sopofran
July 02, 2018
Love this kit again! Can’t wait to received it
Anky21
July 02, 2018
Beautiful kit. How can one not have the kit!?
Wanda Radler
July 02, 2018
This is such a cool kit! I want one please!!
Becca Yahrling
July 02, 2018
Awesome kit! And I love the bold prints add on stamp.
Liron A
July 02, 2018
Great color combination for boys!
Marie Kennedy
July 02, 2018
It’s almost State Fair time where I live. I visit a couple of our county fairs as well as our state fair. It would be so much fun to give my kids cards with fair tickets inside of them as well as make scrape book pages filled with memories made from this fantastic collection. Thanks for another awesome product!
Michelle Hackett
July 02, 2018
Perfect time of the year for this fun, fair/carnival style set. I’m super excited to use this for cards, and am looking forward to seeing all the inspiration the designers have to share.
GabriellaB
July 02, 2018
Wow, what a great kit. I love the sentiments on the stamp set and the Fancy die look so cool
ashley shaffer
July 02, 2018
wow what a great kit
Amy Brown
July 02, 2018
WOW! What a fun kit, perfect for summer! :)
Rosa Ramirez
July 02, 2018
The background strips add a nice pop of color reminds me of forth of july, on the second card I really liked how the pink on the fireworks really draws you in really cute cards
Sheri K
July 02, 2018
What a great kit! Have to say I love the pigs fly stamp set as well-so cute!
Lauren Z.
July 02, 2018
Your cards are perfect for 4th of July celebrations. Love your red, white and blue ink borders! Great ideas. Thanks!
Betty Dean
July 02, 2018
Awesome kit again!
Kathleen Young
July 02, 2018
love love love this Hero Arts set!