December My Monthly Hero Countdown + Giveaway: Day 2
Welcome back to the December My Monthly Hero countdown! Release day is coming up on Monday, December 7 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Our Creative Team is here to share another batch of uplifting cards today. You'll find even more detail about these lovely projects on the designers' blogs - links provided below.
Project #5 created by Ilina Crouse
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Project #6 created by Michelle Short
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Project #7 created by Daniel West
Click HERE to visit his blog for more details.
Project #8 created by Pocono Pam
Click HERE to visit her blog for more details.
Weren't those a breath of fresh air? We can't wait to see what ideas you have for the kit this month!
WIN A KIT BEFORE YOU CAN BUY IT: Just leave a comment on this (and every) Countdown to Creativity post. We’ll randomly draw one lucky winner from comments left across all countdown posts on the Hero Arts blog. The winner will be announced first thing Monday morning, December 7, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win. Good luck!
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177 Responses
Arlene Plastine
December 07, 2020
Lovely examples from this kit shown on today’s blog. This kit is a winner!
Nicole Bourgeault Spann
December 07, 2020
I just love this kit! So much goodness and positivity!! Great HA! Beautiful samples too ;)
alice turak
December 07, 2020
wonderful colors you used. thank you!
Laura Hale
December 07, 2020
Really pretty cards
Karen L K
December 07, 2020
Nice cards and this kit seems like such a great one for the times!
Valerija Jakolič
December 07, 2020
So wonderful cards. So full of possitivity. Love them all!
Laurie Brown
December 07, 2020
Love the projects with this kit!! So pretty and peaceful!
Teresa Rew
December 07, 2020
This kit looks amazing
Teresa Rew
December 07, 2020
This kit looks amazing
Kelly Wentling
December 07, 2020
Every card shown today is incredible! The design team is on fire and so very inspirational. Looks like a must have kit!
Claudia Noriega
December 07, 2020
Beautiful cards! Such positive sentiments and such great inspiration
Laura Sweitzer
December 06, 2020
Beautiful examples using this months kit. Fancy dies and layering stamps. A true winner!!!
Shelly D Scott
December 06, 2020
Beautiful card. I love the scenic colors and the encouraging positivity that the words offer in our times of need.
K. Eley
December 06, 2020
This is probably my favorite Heroscape so far and that’s really hard because they have all been amazing! Can’t wait for the release tomorrow!
Michelle Hackett
December 06, 2020
Love the bright colors and the encouraging messages.
Barbara Moore
December 06, 2020
What a beautiful way to start the new year.
tina zapusek
December 06, 2020
such gorgeous inspirations!!
Stephanie Zilmer
December 06, 2020
Love the look of this kit :)
Becky Moore
December 06, 2020
Such a beautiful kit. Very calm and peaceful. Just what the world needs.
Angela McArthur
December 06, 2020
Loving the colours and the sentiments!
Susan Carlson
December 06, 2020
Not sure if I’m to leave comments here each day in addition to each blog – so just in case! Superlative examples & inspiration! Looking forward to this release!!!Mateja Močnik
December 06, 2020
Such a beautiful break from Christmas cards. Love the inspiration 😎
Rosa P
December 06, 2020
The colors are spectacular!
Janine Kittleson
December 06, 2020
Wow! Love the inspiration for this kit. Can’t wait to see it all!
Janet Durbin
December 06, 2020
The wonderful die that Daniel West is amazing! All of the cards to day were fantastic!
Sudhamathi Muthu
December 06, 2020
This kit is packed with awesomeness…. what a gorgeous kit… total joy to look at the rising sun…😍😍 love this kit soooooooooooooooooooo much
karenajo
December 06, 2020
Wonderful inspiration – spectacular cards!
Nina S
December 06, 2020
The warm colors are so cheerful! These cards are so beautiful; can’t wait to see the full kit.
Sadia Ashraf
December 06, 2020
This cards are stunning, I literally love this release.
Marie T
December 06, 2020
Absolutely love ALL the color combinations used in these cards, especially project 5, Ilana’s! All the cards look so pretty displayed next to each other too!
Sara Wright
December 06, 2020
This kit is really wetting my appetite for that HOPE die. I’m wondering what else comes with that amazing opener!
Jill Rauenhorst
December 06, 2020
Love everything!
Rema DeLeeuw
December 06, 2020
Loving all the beautiful inspiration!
KC Wong
December 06, 2020
The sentiments look so cool – very different. Love the embossed one with the colored gel (Hope)
Susy Ramirez
December 06, 2020
These are all beautiful cards! My favorite is project 5 by Ilina Crouse!
Claudia Hafner
December 06, 2020
Those colours sure mean hope. So pretty.
Teri S.
December 06, 2020
Michelle & Daniels cards are my favourites on this Day 2 Sneak Peek. I love the clouds die with the sun shining through which is a message in itself to those of us who live on the west coast of BC as we spend the winter with many cloudy grey days. A big thank you to all four crafters who created their wonderful cards for today.
Dee Earnshaw
December 06, 2020
stunning cards – love the creativity
Teri Wilson
December 06, 2020
Hero, you did it again! Amazing kit this time needed right now. Thank you.
Maria B
December 06, 2020
This new set looks intriguing. I enjoyed the colorful cards.
Allie Fernandes
December 06, 2020
Just beautiful … and so apt … not just for these present times … but also wonderful to make cards to send to people who are going through difficult times. We can never encourage enough … Thank you HA for such a thoughtful kit … can’t wait for Monday!
Janet Trapp
December 06, 2020
Wow! Such an awesome theme! So fitting for these times❣️ Fantastic inspiration…this is going to be a must have kit for my collection 💞
BECCA YAHRLING
December 06, 2020
Looking forward to seeing the whole kit & kaboodle. lol
So much pretty inspiration.
Leanne S
December 06, 2020
A perfect kit during this pandaemic.
Bertha P
December 06, 2020
Another great set of cards for Day 2! Lots of clouds, love it.
Cynthia Stasiewski
December 06, 2020
Beautiful samples! This is will a wonderful year long go to kit.
Felicia C.
December 06, 2020
What a beautiful collection of inspiration in today’s trying times! Great ideas in every way! Spectacular!
Miriam Prantner
December 06, 2020
Love the uplifting sentiments in this kit and I am so in love with the clouds and sun.
Kenzie Higdon
December 06, 2020
I’m intrigued, can’t wait to see what all is in this kit!!!!!
Debbie McKelvey
December 06, 2020
I can’t wait to play with this kit and send positive, hopeful cards to friends and family. I love it and I haven’t seen the whole kit.
Marisela Delgado
December 06, 2020
What beautiful cards! So stunning! 💜
sharon gullikson
December 06, 2020
The skies are just gorgeous. I am going to try new sky colors…
Janet Sisk
December 06, 2020
I just love what I see so far! Thanks for the inspiration. :D
Carla Hundley
December 06, 2020
Beautiful cards and
I love Daniel’s card!
Carla from Utah
Kris Reeves
December 06, 2020
These are so unique! Love the “new” ness of them!
Stacey Kowbel
December 06, 2020
Wow, such gorgeous inspiration from the team!
yvette van grieken
December 05, 2020
The samples of cards I have seen from this December kit, remind me of the glory of the Lord.
Stunningly beautiful. Blessings
Judy Sander
December 05, 2020
Awesome Gorgeous Beautiful!!! Love each and every one of these cards with those fantastic colors! As I said before, I never win anything, but always trying!!!!! Praying with HIGH HOPE for this one especially.
Angela Besch
December 05, 2020
Those cards are amazing!
Rachel Walton
December 05, 2020
I absolutely love the these clouds cards. The HOPE is great too, but I love the clouds. And the colors of Ilina’s card are gorgeous. I could watch a sunset like that every night. All I can say is WOW!
Jan jueckstock
December 05, 2020
I love sky, rainbows, and cloud stamps and this new release really is beautiful. The message of hope is truly what we need right now.
Kristina Gentle
December 05, 2020
This release. Seriously. Oh mmmmm g. So good
Holly Flores
December 05, 2020
These are all so fabulous, love them.
KerrynM
December 05, 2020
Wow, the DT have knocked it out of the park again. These cards are amazing. Can’t wait to see the whole kit and add-ons. This kit look fantastic.
Lisa Wise
December 05, 2020
I love the pink and orange sky! These are all amazing.
Kimberly McField
December 05, 2020
I already love this kit! All of the project samples are so joyful, and that’s what we need right now. Sadly, I think 2021 will just be 2020-Version 2.0, so we’ll need a lot of cheer and happy thoughts to get through the year.
Lonya Mathys
December 05, 2020
The bright colors have me all excited to see what’s next! Hope I win!
Cindi Johnson
December 05, 2020
The cloud window is just beautiful!
Iris Esther López
December 05, 2020
Wonderful projects. Can’t wait to see the whole kit.
Carolyn Shiery
December 05, 2020
I have been having a great time with the layering dies and I think some may be in this kit! So excited for Monday’s release.
Patt H.
December 05, 2020
This new kit is my favorite one ever! Great examples too!
Joyce Soo Hoo
December 05, 2020
Can’t wait to get this kit. It is very interesting.
Lucy Torres
December 05, 2020
This kit is definitely inspirational. I think I will like it so much.
Lisa Clark
December 05, 2020
I’m so excited for the new heroscape! Love the clouds and sunshine
Marilee DeMars
December 05, 2020
Yes, they certainly are a breath of fresh air — this kit looks amazing!
Lyndi Kummer
December 05, 2020
This looks like another great kit.
Judy Inukai
December 05, 2020
What beautiful, uplifting cards. Looks like an amazing kit.
Donna Bullington
December 05, 2020
So, serene looking! Great job on the ideas! Can’t wait to see the full reveal!
Debi Walton
December 05, 2020
These cards are beautiful and full of inspiration. Can’t wait for this kit.
Theresa Chew
December 05, 2020
Very inspirational. We all needs this now!
Deb Zuehlk
December 05, 2020
A wonderful kit and beautiful cards! I cant wait to make them and send them to friends and family during this COVID nightmare. They will definitely make them smile!
Janet Carter
December 05, 2020
Each card is so unique, using the different elements of the set. The messages are so inspiring, just what we all need right now.
Mary Gillmarten
December 05, 2020
This kit is absolutely stunning! The samples by the design team are gorgeous, the message is perfect for this time and I need it. thank you Hero Arts for another wonderful kit.
Glenna Raidt
December 05, 2020
I am so in love with what I see of the new December kit!! These ideas are so great and cheerful!! Thanks to you all for the ideas
SarahC
December 05, 2020
Gorgeous cards and the sunshine in them is truly a sign of hope. TFS
Linda Crowley
December 05, 2020
The large HOPE word die is amazing!
Judith O'Brien
December 05, 2020
I would really have a better tomorrow if I win the December MMH kit.
Dawn N.
December 05, 2020
The whole world needs this set right now. 🙂
Audrey Riche
December 05, 2020
This card is beautiful and so uplifting! I can’t wait to see the whole kit!! What a terrific subject for this time in our lives!
Michelle Wilwand
December 05, 2020
Gorgeous!! Love all of these cards. This kit is already a must have without even seeing it in entirety.
Barbara-Jean Kubik
December 05, 2020
I am really looking forward to seeing the whole kit.
Margaret Roberts
December 05, 2020
Another gorgeous set of cards with wonderful uplifting messages! I think these would be the perfect new year cards, but also could work for many occasions throughout the year.
Anirudh Kashyap
December 05, 2020
Wow! This is going to be an awesome kit for sure. What could be better than ending the year with a burst of positivity and cheerful hopes… Loved the cards especially that of Daniel, great details. Can’t wait to try the kit!
Mary Hansen
December 05, 2020
What an encouraging set! Great artwork from your team, can’t wait for this kit.
Cindy L Johnson
December 05, 2020
Oh Wow…this is going to be an amazing kit! Exactly the cards I’ve been wanting to make! I’m so excited! Can’t wait to see that beautiful box in my mailbox!!!
Miriam Perry
December 05, 2020
This is one of the most beautiful kits ever!
dori leslie
December 05, 2020
I really look forward all month to the “countdown”, and what gorgeous cards all your folks create!
Sandy Koca
December 05, 2020
This kit is gorgeous! I love sunsets.
Kelsey Thomas
December 05, 2020
Beautiful cards! I really like that cloud die! :)
Marina
December 05, 2020
How beautiful is this, I love that sun with the sunrays and then those clouds, awesome!
Donna Rohwer
December 05, 2020
I love the cloud window, can’t wait to see the whole kit.
Teresa Ryan
December 05, 2020
Yep! I want this kit!
MaryG Zell
December 05, 2020
These are perfect to send as inspiring notes for the new year. I’d love to win a set!
Marty Harris
December 05, 2020
Everything is so bright and beautiful in these samples—this kit is perfect way to encourage looking ahead to better times!
Mary Swearengin
December 05, 2020
I absolutely love the clouds in this kit. Have wanted to be able to shade them like this for a long time. You hit it out of the ball park. Thank you!
Kimmer M
December 05, 2020
I can’t wait to create with this amazing kit and start sending!
Cathye Dendy
December 05, 2020
Love all the different takes on using this kit.
Heidi
December 05, 2020
I love the samples from this new kit! I am so excited to see the reveal!
Elise Rutherford
December 05, 2020
Ooh! These look so lovely, too! Really looking forward to seeing the whole kit.
Nancy Knapp
December 05, 2020
Such lovely sky scenes! I especially love the window die! This kit will work well with several other MMH kits from this past year!
Karen Lingel
December 05, 2020
I love the clouds! Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Patsy Armstead
December 05, 2020
Wow! I can’t decide which one I like best. These are all such impressive cards. I definitely have to visit the blog for details on how these were created. The bright colors are amazing!
Sue Brunton
December 05, 2020
Can’t wait to see more sneak peeks!
Michele Whalen
December 05, 2020
The more cards I see made with this new kit the more I want the kit! I look forward to making inspiring cards to send to those who need a bit of hope during this pandemic.
Charlotte G
December 05, 2020
These card are beautiful and make me feel hopeful. They inspire me to think this day will be better than any other. I can hardly wait to receive the kit. Thanks for sharing.Rebecca Ednie
December 05, 2020
Beautiful! Love the pink sky.
Janet Castle
December 05, 2020
Wonderful cards that convey HOPE!!!! So needed during this season.
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Geri S
December 05, 2020
Oooo, wonderful cards! What a great looking kit! Hurry up and deliver it please.
Madeline Littman
December 05, 2020
Looks like there are some really nice large dies in this kit! Loving the sentiment too!
Patricia Wilson
December 05, 2020
This looks like a very interesting kit. Love the sunburst and this die that makes a window. Another great kit from Hero Arts.
Denise Bryant
December 05, 2020
Gorgeous cards! Love the colors and details on these lovely creations! Awesome kit!
Joyce
December 05, 2020
Stunning projects today.
Cyndi Morris
December 05, 2020
These projects are absolutely gorgeous. I especially love the first one — the sky is stunning.
Linda C Kepler
December 05, 2020
Simply beautiful!
Rae Culak
December 05, 2020
I am really excited for this kit, I love all the clouds and can’t wait to start creating.
Sue D
December 05, 2020
These are beautiful—full of hope.
Debra Archer
December 05, 2020
Layering stamps are my new favorite. Love the dimensional look!
Cynthia Olheiser
December 05, 2020
Wowsers! LOVE the layered sky. Fabulous inspiration from the DT!
Christy Malone
December 05, 2020
These designs are beautiful!
Je Kot
December 05, 2020
I really, truly cannot wait for the full reveal on Monday!
Julia Dvorak
December 05, 2020
This kit looks amazing! Just what we need right now – hope. Thank you for the chance to win!!
Eva N
December 05, 2020
Looking forward to this new kit. I often need encouragement cards and this looks like it will help me make different versions for any recipient.
Yvonne Wood
December 05, 2020
These cards are all so beautiful! I am really excited for this kit. Can’t wait to get it!
Linda Dinwiddie
December 05, 2020
This kit is amazing! Thank you Hero Arts! All the cards I’ve seen are amazing…thank you contributors!
Beverly Robinson
December 05, 2020
Such stunning cards! The window die is really special. Love the vibrant colors and the sentiments.
Nan Brown
December 05, 2020
I’m looking forward to seeing more sneak peaks! Love what Daniel did with the window die.
Noreen Grover
December 05, 2020
Absolutely beautiful cards.
Kailash
December 05, 2020
These cards are all amazing. Such beautiful inspiration with this fabulous kit!
Carol Wortman
December 05, 2020
Such lovely thoughts, gorgeous colors and peaceful images.. I cannot wait to see the entire set!
Andrea Cloutier
December 05, 2020
Wow! Such another day of beautiful samples!! I love the variety of color combos shown with the clouds!
Darlene Lambert
December 05, 2020
Absolutely beautiful cards!!!
So uplifting for the times we are in.
Denise Gutshall
December 05, 2020
Love the sentiments and the beautiful cards. Especially like the HOPE die in multicolors!
Sheri Kempke
December 05, 2020
These cards are so gorgeous—can’t wait to see the entire kit!
Anne Sturgeon
December 05, 2020
This new kit is so very inspirational. Something everyone needs right now. Thanks to all the designers who have created such wonderful examples.
Sandye Curry
December 05, 2020
Love this kit; love these cards!
Susan Lang
December 05, 2020
You have mastered the layering scenic stamps! Just love the hope die.
Meghan Kennihan
December 05, 2020
OH WOW! Just beautiful skies! I LOVE the HOPE die!
Martha Deines
December 05, 2020
Be still my heart. I am blown away by these cards and this month’s Hero kit.
Barbara Woodard
December 05, 2020
Love this kit so far!!!
Shir C
December 05, 2020
The sunrise is such a hopeful scene! Love all the inspirations.
Phyllis Freese
December 05, 2020
These stamps & dies are great for creating stunning cards. I love all your samples. Looks to be a great kit!
Marti Crockett
December 05, 2020
Beautiful sun with rays – I love the detail in the clouds. Each offers some great unique card designs.
Mary Holshouser
December 05, 2020
The rising sun is a ray of hope that things
will get better eventually – sooner rather
than later. The cards will bring a ray
of hope and love. Gorgeous.
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Jeanne Beam
December 05, 2020
Absolutely gorgeous cards! Can’t wait to see the release…
Thanks for sharing.
Lauryne Cunningham
December 05, 2020
Wow! These cards are gorgeous!
Joni Morrill
December 05, 2020
Oh so lovely!
Jackie Smith
December 05, 2020
This kit looks so uplifting. Love it.
Linda S.
December 05, 2020
The clouds and the sun image is just fabulous in this kit. I can’t wait to see more.
Avra Williams
December 05, 2020
Fantastic cards!
Lynne Kirby
December 05, 2020
The layering stamps and dies in this set are beautiful! Love these cards!
JoAnne Rebello
December 05, 2020
Hope. This kit is such a beautiful way to inspire hope.
Debbie Selby
December 05, 2020
Love the Hope die.
Flo Swinford
December 05, 2020
This is by far my fav.
Amy Cooley
December 05, 2020
These cards are so inspiring and gorgeous!
Jane McBee
December 05, 2020
The sunburst stamp is amazing and could be used on so many cards.
Melissa DeMonic Dorosh
December 05, 2020
Wonderful creations with framing & artsy colors.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Vizma Schlundt
December 05, 2020
WOW! Cannot wait for the MMH kit. These cards are gorgeous!
Vizma Schlundt
December 05, 2020
WOW! Cannot wait for the MMH kit. These cards are gorgeous!
Elaine Lozano
December 05, 2020
This release has such a positive message..what a great way to send someone hope.
Manda Leong Johnston
December 05, 2020
Love the clouds on Daniel’s card!
Karen Dow
December 05, 2020
Day 2 and I’m still excited! Your design team is so amazing.
Judith
December 05, 2020
Beautiful and inspiring cards by the design team—I love making encouragement cards and this kit looks perfect for that!
Sharon Brand
December 05, 2020
These projects are beautiful!
Great kit so far!
Sharon Brand
December 05, 2020
These projects are beautiful!
Great kit so far!
Bri Kay
December 05, 2020
Can’t wait for this release!
Eva B
December 05, 2020
Seeing all this beautiful cards it gets more and more difficult to wait!! The message of this kit is just in time!
Tanya Boser
December 05, 2020
So many inspiring projects! That HOPE die is just we need right now.