Welcome, friends! I’m so excited to share some fresh inspiration featuring the July 2025 Hero Studio Kit from Hero Arts. Let’s dive into the creative possibilities this month’s release has to offer!
First let’s take a look at the card kit which is always so packed!
It includes one of my favorite types of stamps: Heroscapes!!
VIDEO
I have a video walking you through how I created a fun eclipse technique on my card. You can check that out down below or HERE on my Youtube channel.
I walk through everything in the video so down below I will list the main supplies used. I have a visual supply list linked at the end of this post and also a supply list in the video description on Youtube.
Stick around til the end because I have more inspiration to share using a few other clubs AND we are having a giveaway!
SUPPLIES
- July 2025 Card Kit
- July 2025 Stamp & Cut
- Nested Postage Label & Tag Die
- Hammermill Cardstock
- Cinnamon Cardstock
- Seaside Cardstock
The eclipse technique involves die cutting a sentiment or shape from a stamped background, then popping it up with foam adhesive for a subtle, dimensional effect.
In my video, I share a few helpful tips I discovered while working with this technique that made the process much easier.
I had fun creating two different takes on the scene: one with warm desert tones and another with vibrant green fields.
Kind of has that vintage travel postcard vibe, right? One stop in the desert, the next in the countryside!
Now for some more inspiration from the July 2025 Hero Studio.
Kicking things off with the Die Set of the Month: Mix Tape. I gave it some playful retro vibes for a fun, nostalgic twist!
What I love about this set is all the fun customizable details—from tiny labels to layered elements, it’s full of creative possibilities.
Up next is the layering stencil, designed to create a dimensional sentiment for your focal point. With each layer, you add another piece of the word—bringing it to life step by step.
To complement the stencil sentiment, I included a die-cut image from the Card Kit that adds a relaxed, easygoing feel to the sentiment.
Don’t forget, when you sign up for the Hero Studio which includes all the club kits, you get a bonus item!
Now let’s take a look at that giveaway!
GIVEAWAY
Hero Arts will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Saturday, July 5th at 11:59pm PT, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week. Leave a comment on all stops for more chances to win!
BLOG HOP
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Hero Arts
Hero Arts Creative Team:
Anna Mahtani
Channin Pelletier
Charlene Madrid
Jeannie Lieu
Jennifer Kotas
Karen Brown
Lisa Tilson
Michelle Lupton
Michelle Short
Mindy Eggen ** YOU ARE HERE **
Natasha Polite ** Next Stop **
Rachel Kleinman
Rosie Lopez
Seeka
Special Guests:
Nichol Spohr
Lea Lawson
Sheri Gilson
Thanks for stopping by!
SUPPLIES
I live in Arizona and absolutely love the stamp & die cut this month! Might just be my Christmas card this year!!!
These are fantastic! I LOVE the shoes and the postcards with the lettering!!!
These are all amazing!
This kit and your cards are fabulous! I love how the eclipse technique looks on the landscape designs!
Lovely cards! I love the chosen colors and the eclipse cards are such fun.
Your landscape scenes are SO pretty. I love how they look different depending on the colors used. SO PRETTY. Sharon Gullikson
Beautiful cards! Love how the change in the color (green/brown) made it seem so much different. I also love how you added the legs to the stencil card.
I love the landscape cards! The eclipse technique is a great choice for this combination of products.
Awesome cards! I especially love the postcard style scenes, and the one with the legs and shoes!
Mindy – I had to buy the Studio set after I saw your video. You inspired so many creative ideas. Thank you!
Fantastic cards! Thanks for sharing the video showing the eclipse technique. I’m going to have to try doing this technique sometime soon.
Fantastic cards! Thanks for sharing the video showing how to create an eclipse card!
Love the cards. My favorite is the first and last card. Love the colors.
Awesome cards. The big sentiments are fab for the eclipse technique. Hugz