Monday, May 4, 2026

Hero Arts | May 2026 My Monthly Hero & My Monthly Super Hero

 

Hero Arts has revealed the NEW May 2026 My Monthly Hero and My Monthly Super Hero Subscriptions. This months theme is all about celebration! they are filled with playful icons, festive details, and birthday sentiments designed to help you celebrate in style.

May 2026
 
  
 
 
 

 
I created three cards featuring items from both kits. These kits are perfect for creating cards to celebrate the recipient.
 
Card #1 - Happy Birthday
 (Infinity Shaker/Edge to Edge Shaker)
Featuring: Big Balloon Shaker Die Set (MSH0526D) and Birthday Icons Stamp & Cut (MH0526DC).
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
White Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"
Shaker Recycled Packaging: 4 1/2" x 5 1/2" 
Blush Big Balloon: 3" x 3 1/4"
Seaside Sentiment Die Cut: 1 1/2" x 5/8"
 
* To create an Infinity Shaker/Edge to Edge Shaker you create a background panel and then on the back put strong adhesive tape around all four sides close to the edge. Take the recycled packaging (from stamps/dies) and wrap it around the panel and use strong adhesive tape to close three sides so you can add shaker filling before sealing the last end. You can create these for any size card by having enough packaging to wrap around the desired sized panel. This type of shaker is also mail friendly.
 
Card #2 - Happy Birthday
Featuring: Big Present Die Set (MH0526D2), Birthday Icons Stamp & Cut (MH0526DC), Tiny Tags Die Set (MH0526D3) and Cascading Streamers (EOM-NOV24)/Retired.
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Seaside Embossed Panel: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Blush & Tutu Big Present: 3 5/16" x 4 3/8"
Seaside & Waterfall Tiny Tag: 1 7/8" x 1 5/8"
Blush & Tutu Sentiment Die Cut: 1 1/2" x 5/8"
 
Card #3 - H A P P Y Birthday 
 (Infinity Shaker/Edge to Edge Shaker)
Featuring: A Train Alpha Die Set (MSH0526D2), Birthday Icons Stamp & Cut (MH0526DC), Big Balloon Shaker Die Set (MSH0526D), Floating Balloons 3D Embossing Folder (E3D-062)/Retired, Nested Postage Labels & Tag (S5-635) and Stripe Right (S4-1450).
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
White Embossed Panel: 3 3/4" x 5" 
Tutu, Blush, Carrot, Coral & Seaside Stripes:  3 3/4" x 1/2"
Shaker Recycled Packaging: 4 1/2" x 5 1/2"  
White Stitched Rectangle: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"
Tutu "H":  13/16" x 15/16"
Blush "A": 7/8" x 1"
Carrot & Coral "P": 3/4" x 7/8"
Seaside "Y": 7/8" x 15/16"
Tutu Sentiment Strip: 1" x 5 1/16"  
 
* To create an Infinity Shaker/Edge to Edge Shaker you create a background panel and then on the back put strong adhesive tape around all four sides close to the edge. Take the recycled packaging (from stamps/dies) and wrap it around the panel and use strong adhesive tape to close three sides so you can add shaker filling before sealing the last end. You can create these for any size card by having enough packaging to wrap around the desired sized panel. This type of shaker is also mail friendly.
 
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* Also used Kat Scrappiness AB Solid Stars Shaker Bits (Retired) 
 
Hero Arts
May 2026 
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Happy Stamping!!
 

Friday, May 1, 2026

The Color Hues Challenge #132 | Spellbinders Classic Mouse Graduation Collection

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 It's time for us to share the next Hues of Color over at the Color Hues Challenge Blog! The colors that have been chosen for you to create with are Yellow and Blue for the next two weeks! We can't wait to see how you are inspired!
 
I was inspired to create a Graduation card with the colors as they happen to be one of our local schools colors. I used the NEW Classic Mouse Graduation Collection by Spellbinders. As an added bonus I created both a girl and boy version.
 
Card #1 - You Did It (Classic Mouse Girl)
Featuring: Classic Mouse Graduation (S4-1533), Classic Mouse Graduations Sentiments Press + Foil Plate & Die (BP-358), Stripe Right (S4-1450).
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Beeswax Panel: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"
White Panel: 3 3/8" x 4 5/8"
Beeswax Stripe: 4 1/2" x 1/2"
Celestial Stripes: 4 1/4" x 1/4"
Mouse: 2 1/2" x 3 1/8" 
White Foiled You Did It Sentiment Die Cut: 7/8" x 1 1/4"
Beeswax & Cascade Numbers: 1/2" x 3/4" 
 
Card #1 - You Did It (Classic Mouse Boy)
Featuring: Classic Mouse Graduation (S4-1533), Classic Mouse Graduations Sentiments Press + Foil Plate & Die (BP-358), Stripe Right (S4-1450).
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Celestial Panel: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"
White Panel: 3 3/8" x 4 5/8"
Celestial Stripe: 4 1/2" x 1/2"
Beeswax Stripes: 4 1/4" x 1/4"
Mouse: 2 1/2" x 3 1/8" 
White Foiled You Did It Sentiment Die Cut: 7/8" x 1 1/4"
Celestial & Cascade Numbers: 1/2" x 3/4" 
 
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Make sure to head over to the Color Hues Challenge blog to join the fun and see what my talented teammates have created to inspire you! You can find the post HERE.
Happy Stamping!!
 

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Gina K Designs | April 2026 Release

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The Gina K. Designs April 2026 Release is NOW available! You can find the FULL release in the store HERE or direct links at the bottom of the post. 
 
I'm excited to be joining Gina K. Designs for the April 2026 Release! I created a few cards to share during tonight's LIVE Release Party over that you can find over on the Gina K. Designs YouTube Channel and Twitch.
 
Before we get started, make sure to check out the NEW Card Kit. It's called Sweet Celebrations Card Kit and it's jammed packed with goodies plus a FREE Gift!  
 
  
Plus the beautiful Peaceful Petals Collection that was originally released as a class kit at the Crop & Create Delivered Spring 2026 Event (except for the Poly-Glaze Sheets).
 

 Here's a peek at the 2 NEW Incentive Sets to pick from for all qualifying orders!
 
 
Make sure to select your FREE Incentive Set with your $75 purchase from the pop-up window in order to receive it. You may need to make sure your pop-up blocker is turned off. There are coordinating dies are available for purchase for both of the incentive stamp sets.
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Card #1 - Sending Love & Hugs
Featuring Time to Bloom stamp set illustrated by Hannah Drapinski. A coordinating die set is available. 
 
I started off with stamping one of the blooms onto an A2 Panel with Kraft ink using a Misti (don't remove stamp). I did this twice and then colored the blooms with Copic Markers. Next I placed the colored panels back into the Misti one at a time to stamp over the colored image with Black ink for a crisp black outline (make sure you line your image perfectly back into your Misti to ensure it stamps properly). For the background panel, stamp the bloom randomly to create your own black & white pattern paper. For finishing touches I added black splatter and white enamel dots.
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
White Stamped Panel: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Black Strip: - Master Layout #21
White Sentiment Die Cut: 3 1/8" x 3/8"

Copic Markers Used:
Pink: R81, R83, R85 
 
Card #2 - Sending Love
Featuring: Holding You Close Incentive Stamp Set, Holding You Close Die Set, Peaceful Petals Stamp Set (background texture), and a sentiment from the Time to Bloom stamp & Die Set, Master Layout #14 & Master Layout #21.
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
White Stitched Panel: 3 3/4" x 5" - Master Layout #14
Vellum Arch: 2 1/2" x 3 7/8" - Master Layout #21
White Arch: 2 1/4" x 3 5/8" - Master Layout #21
White Sentiment Die Cut: 2 1/8" x 3/8"
 
Copic Markers Used:
Blue: BG10, BG11, BG13
Green: G43, G46 
 
Card #2 - Sending Love
Featuring: Holding You Close Incentive Stamp Set, Holding You Close Die Set, Dainty Flower Field 3D Embossing Folder and Master Layout #21.
 
Card Measurements: 
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
White Embossed Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"
Vellum Arch: 2 1/2" x 3 7/8" - Master Layout #21
White Arch: 2 1/4" x 3 5/8" - Master Layout #21
White Sentiment Die Cut: 1 7/8" x 5/8"
 
Copic Markers:
Pink: R81, R83, R85
Green: YG93, YG95
 
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Gina K. Designs
April 2026 Release 
Compensated affiliate links used when available. If you place an order after clicking on one of my links, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Make sure to accept cookies. Thank you for your support!  
Happy Stamping!!