----> Click here to see the kit, and the two add ons. <----
(I also have pics of the kit, etc. below)
(I also have pics of the kit, etc. below)
This is the perfect kit for spreading love, thanks, kindness, etc. with a card or a gift card (or both). And you know how the Hero Arts kits work, once the kit is sold out, it's out! It's $29.99, which is a good deal for a full size stamp set, large die, and, as my husband would say, "assorted accoutrements" (see pic at end of post).
The kit was inspired by Jennifer McGuire and her wonderful Share Handmade Kindness campaign. The so very talented Kelly Rasmussen designed the stamps and the gift card holder die.
For my project, I chose to make a card, coordinating envelope liner, and gift card holder for a teacher. After all, it is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Love that the gift card holder fits perfectly in a vertical or horizontal A2 card.
The circle on the card is made from Hero Arts acetate cardstock, stamped with StazOn. The
card opens up to a vellum gift card holder made with the die in the kit, which contains a gift card (I inserted a white piece of cardstock in front of the gift card so that the contents would be a surprise and it would look pretty.)
I don't have a child with a teacher anymore, but I do have a friend who is a teacher and I'm going to surprise her with this. Talk about overworked and underpaid!
Here's the full list of the fantastic bloggers (I snuck in!) participating in the hop. One commenter will win the kit. Good luck!
Hero Arts Blog
Joan Bardee (you are here)
The kit, add ons, and even the cool backer card!
MOOD WHEN DONE = Happy!
SUPER pretty Joan! Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! We can never thank teachers enough. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJust love all the random little hearts on your card, Joan, and so fun to do a vellum gift card envelope for the inside!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet with the little hearts! Great inspiration again from Hero Arts!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful, soft colors!
ReplyDeleteLove this card and the vellum envelop!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you used on these cards and the acetate circle! That little vellum envelope is delightful.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and nice way to give a gift card.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. I think that the sealer for the gift card holder came out really nice!
ReplyDeleteLove what you've done with this out. TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove what you've done with this out. TFS!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this card! Perfect for teacher's appreciation week. I wish the kit was available sooner, as we have teacher's appreciation week now over here.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, am I ever loving your clean vibe. Both the card and card holder are love.y
ReplyDeleteLove your projects.
ReplyDeleteOK, that colored vellum is perfection!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore the envelope die cut from vellum, wonderful
ReplyDeleteGreat card and surprise for your friend!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is PERFECT! I love the colors in the new kit. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really Happy card!
ReplyDeleteLove the blue card - my favorite color!
ReplyDeleteI like that the gift card envelope can be slipped into a regular card or used as a stand alone card. Awesome die.
ReplyDeleteAwesome project! Love the design & this wonderful kit!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome project! Love the design & this wonderful kit!!
ReplyDeleteOh, gorgeous - you so did *not* sneak in!
ReplyDeleteWonderful work!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great kit and you did a beautiful job with it. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I like the way you did the inside of the envelope.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card and envelope!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and a fun hop! :)
ReplyDeletegreat card, fabulous ideas. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletegreat kit
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea. So nice to support your friend!
ReplyDeletelike. nice and simple
ReplyDeleteVery nice stamp set and you used great colors, thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove the vellum!
ReplyDeleteI love to see decorated or coordinating envelopes, so you get a big thumbs-up from me.
ReplyDeleteOh so cute! I love this card and the use of new amazing products.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Can't wait to get the products and have my kids make some cards for their teachers. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love that thank you die set. It's so useful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is my absolute favorite idea from the card kit so far!!!! Love it love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the tiny hearts!
ReplyDeleteSweet! I love your use of acetate on the front and the vellum for the gift card holder. Thank you.
ReplyDeletelove this elegant card. the new release if fabulous.
ReplyDeletePerfect for the teacher at the end of the year.
ReplyDeleteLove your card and matching envelope.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card. So thoughtful of you to recognize your friend's hard work. Truly blessed.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week and certainly to honor any teacher at the end of the year. Wonderfully done!
ReplyDeleteI love the lined envelope--perfect gift!
ReplyDeleteReally soft card. I love it!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty,, great color! My daughter is a Teacher, she would LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteLove your pretty card and envelope, beautiful elegant design and colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card. I have 3 grandkids of school age and their teacher would love getting a like this. Thank you for sharing and being part of this giveaway
ReplyDeleteLove this kit
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour teacher friend will be so blessed to receive this.
ReplyDeleteLoved your matching envelope lining!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! The card is beautiful and the gift card is a bonus!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! The card is beautiful and the gift card is a bonus!
ReplyDeleteGreat colours on your pretty card and envelope. She will love this.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your friend will love this!
ReplyDeletesuch a sweet gift
ReplyDeleteAnother nice take on this kit. Love the envelope liner!
ReplyDeleteAnother nice take on this kit. Love the envelope liner!
ReplyDeleteLove the color choice and simplicity! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and beautiful kit!!
ReplyDeleteCute card
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use of this fun kit - love the vellum envelope for the gift card. So elegant. You make it look so easy.......thanks for this inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSweet card and colors
ReplyDeleteLovely card and envelope.
ReplyDeleteThis is a most wonderful stamp set. I love how you mentioned that the envelope fits perfectly in an A2 card.
ReplyDeleteVery cute card . Thanks
ReplyDeleteCute card for a teacher. I like the matching envelope and insert.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to make the envelope liner.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiration. I can't wait to get the new Hero Arts gift card envelope die.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card and I love that envelope liner!
ReplyDeleteLove your card, this card kit, and the envelope liner! Wow!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and so creative! Stay blessed!
ReplyDeleteLove this card kit. thanks for sharing your beautiful card
ReplyDeleteI can understand why you were happy. Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful Joan, a great job as always!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love, love, love this!
ReplyDeleteLove your and envelope and obviously loving the color. All the hearts bling etc. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your and envelope and obviously loving the color. All the hearts bling etc. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the teal vellum and how you used it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful kit!--so many options for very useful cards! And I love the card and envelope that you have created!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Teacher will love this!
ReplyDeleteVery cute, they will be thrilled to get this!
ReplyDeleteI love your card - the colors and simple design are great. As a retired teacher, I appreciate the sentiment and can use that for my teacher friends.
ReplyDeleteYou are funny! I thoroughly enjoyed your post! I absolutely love the gift card size die and the amazing message behind this kit! Your card and envelope was perfectly designed to bring out the Inspiration behind this set! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI like all the originality that everyone is displaying. Yours is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love this card and sentiment. Yes teachers are overworked and underpaid but they do appreciate when someone takes the time to thank them. Those little hearts do that.
ReplyDeleteI like that you included an envelope liner. It is a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteNice card and thoughtful for a teacher
ReplyDeleteWell I'm glad you snuck in because this is marvy esp with that gorgeous color vellum. Your teacher friend will adore this!
ReplyDeleteNice great card, the envelope is so pretty thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe vellum gift card envelope is very lovely. thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteCute card. I love this kit and all of the creative use of the kit.
ReplyDeleteTruly a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLove the silver enamels, so eye-catching.
ReplyDeleteReally adorable card!
ReplyDeleteI love how you included the envelope liner. And what a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteOooo!!! Super cute!
ReplyDeleteOH, I love that envie from the vellum!!! Both projects are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the matching teacher card and envelope. Super inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI love a good teacher card - lined envelopes too thanks for the ideas
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteThe gift card
holder is too
cute!
Carla from Utah
Great projects.
ReplyDeletePerfectly executed card, Joan! Love your heart background and acetate circle for your focal point with sentiment. Your teacher friend will be thrilled to be acknowledged with such an awesome project.
ReplyDeleteLove that the envelope liner matches the card.
ReplyDeleteCute projects! Love your card! :)
ReplyDeleteAww what a sweet card I'd like to make one for my son's teachers.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the colors and the little heart. So fun.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card! Love this kit!
ReplyDeleteAwesome envelope liner and perfect sentiment for your teacher friend!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, love it
ReplyDeleteYes teachers rock!! Loving the vellum - and the colours are amazing. I'm loving this kit and the fab hop!!
ReplyDeletePretty card, thanks for sharing it with us =)
ReplyDeleteLoving that colored vellum! It makes a beautiful envelope. If I had some, I'd have to hoard it. I am afraid there wouldn't be an occasion "worthy" of it!!! Are all paper people hoarders??? Thanks for a beautifully executed project, from start to finish.
ReplyDeletelove love to have this for our card ministry it is gorgeous and great idea
ReplyDeleteYou def did not sneak in! These are all wonderful projects. Love the blue!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! This set of stamps and dies looks great either using bright colors or soft colors, as you have. I just love it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Also love the add-on stamp set.
ReplyDeleteWonderful kit!
ReplyDeleteCristina
thehouseoftheblackbirds.blogspot.it
Your card is so soft and pretty. And, I like the way that you decorated the envelope. Such a nice touch. Great kit and add-ons!
ReplyDeleteYep, the colors are great, the die for the gift card is awesome and the huge talent pool using the kit is over the top!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful example of what you can do with this kit
ReplyDeleteI love this kit and your example!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty card! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove your projects:-)
ReplyDeleteOh that vellum is just yummy. Thanks for sharing your talents with us:)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love this shade of blue and white combination! Stunning thank you idea!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Michele
Great idea just using the You by it self.
ReplyDeletenatgodfrey4@gmail.com
Love your card and those colors.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! Love your soft coloring!
ReplyDeleteThe more I see, the more I love this kit! Love your card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! Love your soft colors! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe hearts are adorable on your card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! I so love the beautiful kit and so would ude it alot as I love sending card just to say I'm thinking of you or have a great day. Something to cheer someone up.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the detail on the envelope!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! It is such a sweet way to give thanks.
ReplyDeleteNice cards and a great way to say thank you.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! Love the envelope liner idea!
ReplyDeleteOh Joan, such a lovely project. I had to buy the kit!!! This is the first one I was actually able to get before they sold out.
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome kit and projects made with them! In love! 😍
ReplyDeleteAdorable card and envelope. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is just a beautiful project love the colour you have used and the envelope is fantastic. Nice to meet you via the blog hope
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs Pen x
what a perfect "thank you" die!
ReplyDeleteLovely card and kit. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. Thank you. Love this kit!!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Your friend will be so pleased!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, and I love the vellum envelope...
ReplyDeleteCute card! Love the matching envelope ♥
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to line the envelope.
ReplyDeleteDarling projects.
thanks for sharing.
What a pretty card! And love the envelope.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in this kit!!
ReplyDeleteI like your CAS style but the layering gives it an added wow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card Joan. Love how your have the vellum envelope inside the card. Love the blue hue!
ReplyDeleteLove love love this set!! AND the add ons!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card! And a great kit to have. Would work on so many different cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat coordinating projects! Love the whole thing - kit, add-ons, blog hop, inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love using the vellum for the gift card holder- that's a great idea! This is so sweet and coordinated- loving this hop, and loving Hero Arts!
ReplyDeleteLove this card. I am so glad to see cards, especially for teachers. They deserve a big "thank you". Love this set.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, any teacher would love to receive!
ReplyDeleteLove the card and matching envelope liner!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely delightful!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me to decorate the inside of my envelopes. Haven't done that in awhile & it's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWonderful collection. Beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful projects I really like the colors in this kit.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the stamps and dies in this awesome kit!
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying seeing all the different projects made with this kit as I hop! I love this card- totally my style! I do need to remember to try decorating the inside of my envelopes!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that vellum envelope!!
ReplyDeleteIs that silver paint you used to make the raised dots? It really is the finishing touch on your card!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you teacher friend will love your projects. They are adorable.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! And those hearts inside the envelope? Too cute!
ReplyDeleteLovely and sweet idea and any teacher would love this(as a former teacher...I know this)! :) Great use of the kit!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the heart background!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card and I love the gift card envelope!
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of the card design and the color choice just popped. Also loved the gift card envelopes. Great stamp and die set.
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour friend would love your beautiful card and gift card. I love how you decorated the inside of the envelope also. TFS
ReplyDeleteThe acetate circle is a cool idea!
ReplyDeleteVery Nice!
ReplyDeleteMy husband has taught HS English for 26 years.
Retires this June!
He would enjoy receiving this card and I would enjoy sending it!
Such a lovely card and matching envelope. Your friend will by joyfully surprised and appreciate you more than ever!
ReplyDeleteI adore your envelope and card. Love the colors. Great surprise gift card idea. I will have to do that. TFS! P.S. I'm pretty certain you didn't sneak in ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Love your card and envelope the colors a perfect. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love this card kit. Yep, I don't have kids with teachers anymore but I have a kid who is a teacher. She is one of the hardest working people I know and she loves her 7th graders. She also coaches girls track and it working a talent show. Whew! And this is only her 2nd year of teaching. I am going to make her a card this week. Shhhhh, don't tell her. ;)
ReplyDeleteLovely card !!
ReplyDeleteSo soft and pretty! I know your friend will love it!
ReplyDeleteI,too love to line envelopes. So beautiful! thanks!
ReplyDeletePenny
redheadworking at earthlink dot net
It's teacher appreciation week, this week at school. This would work well for the end of the year...or any time throughout the year. Teachers can always use a little encouragement! :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove your envelope liner and this great CAS card, so many great sentiments in this set!
ReplyDeleteYay Yay Yay, they've done it again. I love this kit. T xx
ReplyDeleteGreat set.
ReplyDeleteI love how you made this card extra special by stamping the inside of the envelope.
ReplyDeletegreat work!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your card is awesome!!!! This new kit is really amazing!!!! I love so much the Happy Mail stamp set!
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