Greetings! Today I have a video that uses 2 of the Hero Studio Monthly Kits from Hero Arts. The theme this month is Sleepy Hollow, so we’ve got a fabulous Halloween theme happening! But stick around and watch even if Halloween isn’t your thing, because I’m going to make a cool mixed media background that you can adapt to suit your style.
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Here is the YouTube video. If it doesn’t play properly, please click HERE.
Supplies:
Hero Arts: August 2025 Card Kit of the Month
Hero Arts: August 2025 Cling Stamp of the Month
A Colorful Life Designs: Neuro Doodle Supernova Stencil (Use code AlFan10 to save 10%)
Ranger: Speckled Egg Distress Spray Stain
Ranger: Wild Honey Distress Oxide Spray
Ranger: Walnut Stain Distress Ink
Ranger: Black Soot Distress Ink
Ranger: Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Imagine: Ganache StazOn
Imagine: Midnight Blue StazOn
Bearly Arts Glue
Scrapbook.com: Medium Blending Brushes
Scrapbook.com: 1mm Black Foam Strips
Gel Press: 6×6 Plate (Optional)
Strathmore: Smooth Bristol Cardstock
Black and Copper Cardstock, Brown Paper
Copper Embossing Powder
Here are photos of my bonus card!
As I mentioned in the video, I heat embossed the spider webs all over the card with VersaMark Ink and Gold Embossing Powder. My frame has a gold detail layer instead of copper, and I added 2 of the layering pumpkins to the frame.
This has an elegant, yet creepy look and I just love it!
I hope you give some of these techniques a try. Please be sure to check out all of the latest releases from Hero Arts. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!
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