Bird Card

3 charming Folk Art stamped and die cut scene cards featuring Hero Arts April 2024 My Monthly Hero Kit.

Greetings, fellow crafting enthusiasts! I am thrilled to unveil Hero Arts latest My Monthly Hero offering to the world of cardmaking: a delightful new kit that celebrates the timeless beauty of folk art and is sure to captivate your heart and ignite your creativity.

Today, I am sharing two cards created with the Premium kit + an additional card featuring the Add-On Folk Animals Bundle.

Embracing Tradition with a Modern Twist

Folk art has long been cherished for its warmth, simplicity, and universal appeal. Rooted in heritage and passed down through generations, folk art motifs are infused with meaning, symbolism, and a deep sense of community. With the April kit, we pay homage to this cherished tradition while infusing it with a fresh, modern twist.

2 floral bird scene cards framed with infinity die cut frames in a pink, blue and white color scheme.

What’s Inside the Kit?

Curious to know what treasures await you in this cardmaking kit? Let’s take a peek inside the Premium Kit:

Premium Kit

Charming Folk Art stamp and die cut scene with soaring bird and pink floral elements with a vellum insert.

Celebrate the whimsical charm and timeless tradition of folk art with our April My Monthly Hero kit. This kit features three Color Layering Stencils with butterflies and flowers that are perfect for Spring cardmaking. Also included are sixteen coordinating dies and a Cover Plate die that partially cuts the design to allow for elements to pop up. A clear message stamp set with nine everyday messages and three beautiful Reactive Ink Cubes complete this enchanting kit. The Premium kit also includes a 4″ x 6″ Bird and Flower Clear Stamp set in a lovely hand-drawn style that comes with thirteen coordinating dies. Also included are sixteen colorful washi stickers that are perfect for quick cardmaking or using in planners.

• 3 Color Layering Floral Butterfly Stencils, 5.25”x 6.5“
• Birds & Flowers Clear Stamp Set, 4”x 6”
• Coordinating Cover Plate Die
• 16 Coordinating Frame Cuts
• 13 Coordinating Dies
• Clear Stamp Message Set, 4”x 6”
• 3 Reactive Ink Cubes (Blue Hawaii, Splash, and Taffy)
• 16 Washi Stickers

KIT VALUES
Classic Kit: $74 Value for $36.99
Premium Kit: $109 Value for $49.99 (The Premium Elements are in Bold text above)

Get Your Hands on the Kit Today: Subscription Options

Pink folk art scene card with a unique rounded Jewel frame created with Hero Arts April 2024 Premium kit.

Products Used on Premium Kit Cards:

My Monthly Hero Premium Kit
Rounded Jewel Infinity Dies
Nesting Circle Infinity Dies
Peony Cardstock
Vellum (insert in the circle for the hello card)
Deluxe Smooth Cardstock
Precision Glue
Snippers
Copic Markers
Craft Foam and Foam Adhesive Squares

Folk Animals Stamp and Die Bundle

I love this darling little Folk Art Animal scene! My white background is 4 1/2 x 4 1/2″ and the Peony card base is 5″ x 5″.

Products Used on My Folk Arts Animal Card:

April Add-On Products

If you love all the fabulous Add-On products, you can Get Them All in a bundle at a discounted price, while supplies last.

A note to My Monthly Hero 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 11:59am PT on April 4th, in order to take advantage of this offer. Your kit may ship in a separate box than any other extras and add-ons, but no additional shipping costs will apply.

Blog Hop and Giveaway:

Hero Arts will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, April 7th at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

Hero Arts

Hero Arts Creative Team:

Special Guests:

Nichol Spohr
Emily Midgett
Essie

Bringing Folk Art to Life

With our Folk Art cardmaking kit, the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re crafting a heartfelt birthday card for a loved one, sending warm wishes for a special occasion, or simply brightening someone’s day just because, our kit allows you to infuse your creations with the timeless charm of folk art.

Join us as we celebrate tradition, community, and the joy of handmade with our “Folk Art” My Monthly Hero cardmaking kit. Happy crafting!

Altenew Bird of the Woods Mother's Day Card combined with Majestic 3D Embossing Folder background

I am getting ready for Mother’s Day and am so excited about this whimsical yet elegant card. I used Altenew’s Bird of the Woods layering stamp and dies.

Altenew Bird of the Wood Layering Stamp and Die Bundle handmade card

I used an assembly line method which I write about below. For my Mother’s Day card I used the following:

Bird of the Woods Bundle
Majestic 3 D Embossing Folder (I used Neenah 80 lb. cardstock to emboss)
48 Ink Cube Set

My Process:

I wanted to make a bunch of cards so I set up an assembly line. I cut cardstock panels to fit in my Misti Stamping Tool and stamped one bird on the left, rotated the panel upside down, reinserted the panel and then stamped a second bird on the clean half.
I stamped my outlines with Pigment Ink for a nice dark outline and let them dry overnight so there was no risk of smearing. You could also heat set to speed up the process.
I then positioned the layering stamps in two Mistis. I was careful to line up the stamps so I could then stamp quickly. I put the first layering stamp on the left in Misti 1, the second layering stamp went on the right in Misti 1 and the third layer went in Misti #2. This way I was able to stamp all the cards in assembly line fashion.
I repeated this technique with the two layering stamps for the bird’s head.

Ink Color Combinations for Altenew Bird of the Woods Layering Stamp set. — 7 ink color combinations

While I had my supplies out, I made a companion birthday card.

Colors used for stamping the birthday card: Peach Perfect, Orange Crush, Brown Paper Bag, Mountain Mist, Volcano Lake.
I made a sparkly custom background by mixing Volcano Lake ink with Shimmer Spray. I applied three layers to wet watercolor paper. You can’t see the shimmer in the photos but it is beautiful in person.
Altenew Essential Sentiment Strips