Hey there! Today I’m playing along in the Hero Arts August 2018 My Monthly Hero blog hop, with a card inspired by my favorite caffeinated beverage, using images and dies from the main kit.
CARD DEETS – Faux Coffee & Whipped Cream
This month is full of family coming into town, so I only have one card for you that I whipped up (no pun intended ;)) real quick before leaving for the newest nephews baptism.
I started out by recreating my favorite caffeinated drink (iced mocha), stamping the cup outline (from the kit) in Cup ‘O Joe, and then blending in Antique Linen and Gathered Twigs. I then took a small piece of foam, cut it into a square shape, and then did a bit of the rock ‘n roll ink technique to create the ice cubes in my drink. I heat embossed the cubes with clear embossing powder – I love how realistic this looks!
I don’t usually get whipped cream on my drinks now, but I couldn’t pass up the fun foam technique you’ve probably been seeing on this hop. I die-cut the whipped cream, and then went over with some clear lacquer. I then added White Puff embossing powder and heat set it. So neat! The lacquer pen and embossing powder are both included in this kit, but are also available for purchase separately.
I finished the drink off with a straw stamped in Red Royal on pink layering paper, and then trimmed it out.
I was thinking about what kind of background I wanted for the cup, when I thought of, you guessed it, Starbucks. The Hero Arts Emerald Green is the perfect shade for this! So I stamped the new Distressed Tile Bold Prints background in Emerald Green, and then blended some more ink for a richer look. I sprayed some white iridescent shimmer spray to finished the background, and die-cut it with a heart die.
The main panel was die-cut with the same heart as the background, and then adhered to the base with dimensional adhesive. I adhered the background die-cut and coffee, and then finished the card off with a sentiment (from the kit) heat embossed in white on black cardstock.
THE KIT
This month’s kit includes:
- 6″ x 8″ Clear Stamp Set
- 1 3.5″ x 4.5″ Window Fancy Die
- 11 Coordinating Frame Cuts Dies
- Crystal Clear Lacquer Pen 0.5 fl. oz.
- White Puff Embossing Powder 0.5 oz.
- 2 5.5″ x 8.5″ Sheets of Coffee & Tea Hand Dyed Decorative Paper
The value of the kit is $77, but it is sold at $34.99. You can purchase it HERE.
The kit is available for a limited time only – once it’s gone, it’s gone. However, you can subscribe to receive the kit monthly and never miss one!
ADD-ONS
There’s a lot of great add-ons this month too – I won’t link to each, but HERE’S the whole lot of them. If that’s not your jive, that’s fine! You can buy them separately as well – just check out THIS page.
You can also find them on EllenHutson.com and Scrapbook.com.
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. (Hero Arts will reimburse you if you have already bought the kit). Giveaway closes Sunday, August 12th at 11:59pm, and the winner will be announced the following week on the Hero Arts blog.
BLOG HOP
For a chance to win a kit and lots of cool ideas, follow along with the hop. You should have arrived from Amy Tsuruta, and your next stop is Emily Midgett. If you get lost, you can check the Hero Arts Blog for the full list of links.
SUPPLIES
Cardstock: Neenah, Bristol, Hero Arts Midnight and Blush layering paper
Stamps: Hero Arts August 2018 My Monthly Hero kit and Distressed Tile Bold Prints
Ink: Hero Arts Red Royal, Emerald Green and Cup ‘O Joe; Tim Holtz Antique Linen and Gathered Twigs; VersaMark
Other: Hero Arts Clear, white and White Puff embossing powder, white iridescent shimmer spray and clear lacquer pen
Tools: Embossing Gun, Cuttlebug, Blending Tool, Hero Arts Heart Infinity and August My Monthly Hero kit dies
The ice cubes and the foam!! Oh my. Your attention to detail is simply stunning, gorgeous card.
Gorgeous card! Awesome new release!!
So fun! Love everything in this release!
What a fun card! Love the background stamp and the look you got with it.
That is such a cute card!! I cannot wait to use my puffy embossing powder and the coffee set ❤️
Love it! That mid-tone emerald green ink really makes the coffee pop too!
Love the coffee mugs!
love your card, the background, the ice cubes and the stamps. thanks for sharing.
cool! (yes, no pun intended 😉 ) the ice cubes and the whipped cream do look realistic.
Wow,,, great card!!! I may try to see how white puffy paint will make the whipped cream stand out
Your coffee is very realistic.
Awesome card Clare and although I also don’t like cream on my drinks but for this whipped cream I like to make an exception! Thank you for showing.
Awesome release! I love your project! I especially love How you created the frothy foam!
This card is so cute! I just love your technique for the ice cubes. Brilliant!!
A great job on the details.
What a yummy card. I love ice coffee and whipping cream. Your card is wonderful. So real looking. Love it.
Oh I love love love your card a latte.
Beautiful colors and great design.
Thank you for the inspiration.
You’ve done a great job of using contrasting colors. It’s beautiful!
Awesome card!!
I love mochas too. I love your card. I passed on the distress bold tile print but may have to go back to order. I am liking it more now that I am seeing all the cards done with it.
Love the look of your coffee! I am way too excited to try out making that faux whipped cream.
You have some fantastic detail! This is such a great set and I like how you pulled it together.
Super cute card! Love the stamps and dies!
Your pretty background really makes the coffee cup pop! Great card and sentiment!
I’m in love with this set! I cannot wait to receive mine!!
These are so good <3
LOVE it! awesome new kit, this theme is just perfect for all coffe and tea lovers 🙂
LOVE the rock and roll technique, it really does look like ice! Loving this release, can’t wait to play with some of the puffy embossing powder. I love that effect. TFS!
That distressed tile stamp is so cool and your colors are fabulous!!
Pretty card!
Love it!
Beautiful card! I absolutely love the design and color combo.
I like this presentation! Thanks for the inspiration!
I love the green heart background made with the Distressed Tile Bold Prints stamp. That background stamp is definitely on my wishlist!
This is just superb in every way!
Love the heart addition to the card!! Thank you!
Love your background with the subtle tile background – very cool!
Fun card, and a great set! Thanks for sharing.
I love coffee and this kit! I can’t wait to receive mine! Thank you HA and design team for sharing your creativity and inspiration!
This is a very unique design !
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