NEW Hero Studio April 2025!

Hey crafty friends! It’s the first of the month, which means it’s time for a brand-new Hero Studio release from Hero Arts! This month’s kit and add-ons are full of lush, leafy goodness—with whimsical terrarium scenes, tropical foliage, and bold textures that are perfect for spring and beyond.

Whether you’re creating magical mini worlds or layering vibrant rainforest leaves, this release has something for every nature-loving crafter!

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Card Kit of the Month

In case you’re new to Hero Studio, this is the monthly subscription program from Hero Arts, with new coordinating products released on the first of each month. The April 2025 Card Kit of the Month is called Terrarium, and it includes:

• 20 Terrarium Fancy Dies
• Terrarium Clear Stamp Set (6″ x 8″)
• 16 Terrarium Coordinating Dies
• Clear Hero Enamel Dots
• 3 Clear Card Panels (4.25″ x 5.5″)
• 9 Sheets of Cardstock (Poppy, Peridot, Rainforest, Fern, Alabaster, Fawn, Truffle, Fog, Anchor)

Monthly Minis

There are also four coordinating Hero Studio Monthly Minis:

• Stamp & Cut of the Month: Color Layering Rainforest Leaves
• Die Set of the Month: Hello Rainforest Leaves
• Layering Stencils of the Month: Jungle Background
• Cling Stamp of the Month: Raindrop Ripples

Let’s take a look at the projects I created!

Magical Mini World – Card Kit of the Month

I had so much fun building this little magical world using the Terrarium Fancy Dies from the April 2025 Card Kit of the Month. I started by die cutting all the elements using the cardstock included in the kit, which gives you a really beautiful mix of earthy and vibrant tones to play with.

For the terrarium background, I used Breeze Cardstock to create a soft sky-like feel, and added a few splatters of White Acrylic Spray and White Iridescent Shimmer Mist for extra texture. I layered in mushrooms, logs, leafy greens, and rocks to bring the scene to life. The monarch-style butterfly at the top is a favorite detail of mine—I used Carrot Cardstock for its base layer to make it pop.

To finish the card, I added the stamped sentiment “you are magical.” This was such a joy to create—every little die adds charm and character!

Tropical Mandala – Stamp & Cut of the Month

For this card, I used the Color Layering Rainforest Leaves Stamp & Cut set. These layering stamps make it so easy to build bold, dimensional designs, and I thought it would be fun to arrange the elements in a symmetrical, mandala-style pattern.

I stamped the leaves and floral accents using a mix of Green Apple, Fresh Lawn, Green Hills, Pine, Moss, Cotton Candy, Ultra Pink, and Intens-ified Black inks. The rich Fern Cardstock background makes all those vibrant greens and pinks really pop!

To finish off the card, I added the sentiment “It’s the little things” and a few white enamel dots for balance and a bit of texture. This one feels fresh and modern—great for birthdays, thinking-of-you cards, or just because.

Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hero Arts is giving away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the blog hop! You have until Sunday, April 6 at 11:59pm PST to enter. The winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week. Leave a comment at each stop along the hop to increase your chances to win!

The hop starts over on the Hero Arts blog.

If you arrived from Rosie’s blog, you are in the right place.

Your next stop is Michelle’s blog.

I hope these cards inspire you to get crafty with this month’s release. Whether you’re building your own little paper terrarium or layering up vibrant rainforest leaves, there’s something here for everyone.

Happy crafting, friends!
—Charlene 💚

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