June My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #3 + Giveaway
Hello! It's time for another look at the June My Monthly Hero Kit before the kit releases on Monday, June 3 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We will be here for the rest of the weekend, sharing inspiration before the launch. Now let's join Michelle for another look at this fabulous kit.
Another fantastic kit this month! I love jungle foliage and animals and this kit has it all! This kit lends itself to green hues but I wanted to do something a little different and work with purples for my card.
I first took the elephant from the main kit stamp set and stamped it on to white cardstock with Intense Black Ink. I coloured it with Copic Markers and die cut it out with the coordinating Frame Cuts, which are also in the kit. He was then set aside while I worked on the background.
I took a 5.25" x 4" panel of white cardstock and stamped the sentiment on to it using more Intense Black Ink. I then ran the cardstock through my die cutting machine with the stencil that comes in the kit and an embossing mat. This stencil gives a really lovely pattern to the cardstock.
I wanted to add a little colour behind the elephant, so I took Thistle Reactive Ink and blended this on to the panel with a blender brush. This gives a nice subtle glow around the elephant and helps it to pop off the card.
The panel was added to a top folding card base with foam tape and then the elephant added on top with more foam tape. A very simple card but I really love the texture and pattern that the stencil gives to it.
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284 Responses
Lynnette Flagler
June 03, 2019
Love this card. Would love to win this set.
Sharon Howell
June 03, 2019
Wow! I guess I didn’t know you could run a stencil through a die cutting machine. Very clever and I will be giving that a try.
Carolyn Pokorney
June 03, 2019
Love how used stencil for the subtle background but the elephant is my love and would love to add to collection l.
Marie
June 03, 2019
I’m very excited about this month’s kit as I’ve recently been searching for the perfect monkey design. I was also very excited to see the elephant (and stencil) included, having just watched “Soul of the Elephant” (orphans) last night on public tv Nature. Talk about timing. So I do have to agree with an earlier poster’s comment regarding the headdress, and appreciate her post. Maybe others can seek out the program and watch it while creating some cards which include an appropriately related note to the recipient! That’s how I still plan on enjoying my kit as always.
Shirley Qu
June 03, 2019
A wonderful card. I love the cute elephant an the amazing background.
BILLIE SUE WOOLLEY
June 03, 2019
Very nice card! That elephant is so cute
Jawandh
June 03, 2019
I love! I love! I love!
Elephants are my fav animal and I absolutely love this sentiment.
Michelle you’ve done a great job on this card! I love how you’ve done the background. I must try using my stencils with an embossing mat!
Jawandh
June 03, 2019
I love! I love! I love!
Elephants are my fav animal and I absolutely love this sentiment.
Michelle you’ve done a great job on this card! I love how you’ve done the background. I must try using my stencils with an embossing mat!
Vickie Hawkins
June 03, 2019
Love a purple elephant!
tina z.
June 03, 2019
amazing design!
Marianne
June 03, 2019
Gorgeous! Awesome background blending as well!
Stephanie Z
June 03, 2019
Just love the elephant :)
Karen L K
June 03, 2019
So cute! The more I see of this kit the more I want it.
Kristen Snoozy
June 03, 2019
I love the fresh, clean look of this. You put in just the right amount of decoration. Stunning!
Nancy Lake
June 03, 2019
Love this card. This elephant looks very regal.
Shannon
June 03, 2019
The elephant is fabulous!
Dori
June 03, 2019
Beautiful, Michelle! I think that is my favorite elephant stamp ever!
Kris Reeves
June 03, 2019
Love the stenciled background!
Anna Cullen
June 03, 2019
Ohhh this is a beautiful break from all the greenery cards, such a creative idea to use the stencil for the background. This is a must try idea!
Carla Hundley
June 03, 2019
Beautiful background
and darling elephant!
Carla from Utah
Sudhamathi Muthu
June 02, 2019
Michelle I just love this elephant… so brave and strong… the pattern on the elephant head looks so beautiful and elegant… love the dry embossing with the stencil.. love this card so much..
Ann K.
June 02, 2019
Oh my gosh, what a great elephant!! Looking forward to this release!
Cheryl Agresti
June 02, 2019
I would love to win this kit! Love Hero Arts Stamps & die sets!
Katie Coggins
June 02, 2019
Adorable – this kit is a must have and I am sure will sell out. Cant wait for the release
Kathie Powell
June 02, 2019
I can’t wait to play with the new kit. It already looks fun!
Francine
June 02, 2019
Love these count downs. Kit looks fabulous.
Debbi Smith
June 02, 2019
Loge the elephant! Fantastic coloring.
Diana
June 02, 2019
I’m super excited for this kit. Everything looks beautiful
Debbie Walter
June 02, 2019
Beautiful! I love he background and the elephant is adorable
Andre M.
June 02, 2019
The elephant makes quite a statement on this clean card, the minimal palette is lovely.
Michele W
June 02, 2019
Love your soft background with the embossing and the soft purple really looks good behind the gray elephant. Thanks for sharing!
Vikki H
June 02, 2019
Darling image and the stencil embossing features it nicely
Lori Lehnen
June 02, 2019
Love the Purple , and the embossing on this card! Great job, thanks for sharing!
Claudia N
June 02, 2019
Beautiful card! Very regal elephant.
candgmom
June 02, 2019
Great card, I love the elephant and the embossing idea.
Susan Carlson
June 02, 2019
Really enjoy the effects that stencil gives the background of this card! Love elephants!
Jana Yeager
June 02, 2019
Love the colors on your card!
Nancy Y
June 02, 2019
I love the simple background and how it makes the elephant pop!
Nancarrow Brown
June 02, 2019
Wow I had assumed the kit was jungle themed until I saw this fabulous elephant! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the kit and addons.
Heidi Macy
June 02, 2019
Very lovely design with the purple glow and embossing behind the elephant.
Stacey Kowbel
June 02, 2019
Wonderful card – such a great CAS design! I love your elephant!
Nancy Deffner
June 02, 2019
Love this elephant. Reason enough to get the kit. Your embossed and inked background is fabulous.
Mitzi
June 02, 2019
Thanks for sharing your great card & the opportunity to win.
Carmela Hubler
June 02, 2019
Great job on the coloring and shading of your elephant, Michelle!
Julia M.
June 02, 2019
It’s a jungle out there! It’s a great stamp set, and a lovely card!
Maureen Reiss
June 02, 2019
Amazing!!! I love this elephant!!!
Thersha Lewis
June 02, 2019
Regal and majestic🤔yup that’s what i get from the elephant and purple hues. Super sophisticated!
Karthikha Uday
June 02, 2019
What an awesome card! The elephant looks lovely and the background is fantastic! :)
Amy Takeshima
June 02, 2019
Love the technique of blending around the elephant to give it a subtle glow.
Pamella Albright
June 02, 2019
Great card! I especially love the texture of the background 😊
Denise Bryant
June 02, 2019
Loving the jungle theme! Awesome elephant design! Pretty card!
Julie O'Neil
June 02, 2019
Love how you did this background, thanks for sharing!
Zureen Kazmi
June 02, 2019
Elephants are my favourite! The clean and simple look of this card is charming. This card would work for any occasion. I particularly like the embossed background. It adds beautiful but subtle texture.
Zureen Kazmi
June 02, 2019
Elephants are my favourite! The clean and simple look of this card is charming. This card would work for any occasion. I particularly like the embossed background. It adds beautiful but subtle texture.
GLenda M Sultan
June 02, 2019
This card reminds me of my trip to Pakistan. Nice subtle purple colors. This kit is different from your safari kit and I am sure you can combine elements from both sets.
Chantal Lowe-Norris
June 02, 2019
I think the Thistle Reactive Ink finished the project nicely and tied in your amazing colouring of your elephant perfectly. Beautiful card!
GLenda M Sultan
June 02, 2019
Great job with the purple shading around the elephant. I like the embossing folder circles in the background. Cute baby card.
Toni Morton
June 02, 2019
Looks like an awesome kit will be coming soon! Love the elephant!
Michelle Hackett
June 02, 2019
I’m loving the embossed stencil background on this card, and the elephant, and the purple. Ok, I just love the whole card. Can’t wait to see the full reveal of this months kit.
JBJ
June 02, 2019
Loving your beautiful coloring on the elephant! Great choice of adding the light color behind, too!
Rebecca Ednie
June 02, 2019
Oh wow! I can’t wait for the reveal! Love this card.
Carol H
June 02, 2019
Love the way you’ve done the background in this card. The elephant is so cute.
Lagene
June 02, 2019
Majestic elephant, love the purple shading!
Judy Behler
June 02, 2019
Absolutely love the opportunities this kit offers.
Gloria
June 02, 2019
This is a great image and I love the simplicity of this card.
Annette Gordon
June 02, 2019
I love that elephant Michelle! And I really like how your simple but textured background really makes it stand out. Did you stamp your saying before running the stencil through?
Denise Kitts-Wadlow
June 02, 2019
How fun! Love the stencil embossing-I’ll have to give that a try.
Laurie Schlichter
June 02, 2019
That elephant belongs in an Indian procession.
Gabriella Bell
June 02, 2019
Oh I love elephants. They are my favorite animal.
Bianca Wegner
June 02, 2019
sigh makes me think of traveling… far, far away…
Priscilla Bade
June 02, 2019
Cute elephant! Will have to try embossing with stencils
mirella
June 02, 2019
The headpiece on the elephant reminds me of the February monthly Hero kit. I think they would mix well. Looking forward to the full release!
Sandy
June 02, 2019
This is beautiful, I love that you changed it up and used purple!
Susan
June 02, 2019
Can’t wait to see what other critters might be in this set!
Robyn S
June 02, 2019
Loved the texture and colour in the background, the elephants eye looks like it is looking straight at me.
Henriétte
June 02, 2019
Absolute awesome card Michelle. I love the stunning background you created with the stencil and the use of purple on the card. Elephants are always awesome no matter how you use them. Thank you so much for your awesome inspiration.
Janet
June 02, 2019
Love that embossing folder / diecut embossed background!
Felicia C
June 02, 2019
What a sweet elephant! This is going to be another knock out kit. Thank you for the technique using the impressive stencil. Can’t wait!
Dee Ann Matthews
June 02, 2019
What an elegant Elephant!
Amy Lombardo
June 02, 2019
Michelle, I really like your card. The background dry embossing and the small amount of purple to pop that cute elephant, very neat!
Kimberly T.
June 02, 2019
I love this elephant! I like how this card is simple yet elegant. Great job!
Dianne Sims
June 02, 2019
Such a beautiful kit
And great cards!
Theresa P
June 02, 2019
Great elephant stamp! Great card design.
Lisa Byers
June 02, 2019
I love this simple card highlighting this cute elephant. The background is fabulous!!
Tracy Ackerley
June 02, 2019
I never thought to run a stencil through my big shot. What a good idea. Thanks.
MandaLJ
June 02, 2019
What a beautiful card – i love the hint of colour on the background to highlight the elephant
Karenajo
June 02, 2019
Love the elephant – so very regal looking. Your background is amazing, must try this with some of my stencils! Thanks for sharing!
Paula S.
June 02, 2019
Love the subtle stencil background. It really sets off the elephant image well.
Marijke van der Werf
June 02, 2019
What a beautifull card Michelle.
Valerija
June 02, 2019
Wow, a beautiful creation, love the colours and the cute image.
Valerija xx
K. Eley
June 02, 2019
I have to remember the stencil and embossing mat trick! With other stencils too. Looks like a beautiful technique. Gorgeous card! So excited to see more!!!
Debbie McKelvey
June 02, 2019
I love elephants and this card is fabulous.
Jenny Kihlberg
June 02, 2019
What a cute card! I love that you used purple instead of green and so creative to use the stencil to emboss. Beautiful!
Devra Joy
June 02, 2019
Love the sentiment….very fun card
Kenzie Higdon
June 02, 2019
I am so excited, I have never gotten a My Monthly Hero Kit before, I think this might be my first one, so far I am loving what I’m seeing, I’ll be setting a reminder so I don’t miss out!!!!!
Kirsty
June 02, 2019
Cute, fun card ❤️
Phoebe Karr
June 02, 2019
I love the subtle raised background with a slight purple pop of color and the elephant dimensional on top.
Loti Poffenroth
June 02, 2019
What a great idea to emboss with the stencil. I love elephants!
Hilde Larsen aka Tindaloo
June 02, 2019
Lovely card! Such a cute elephant, love the stencil! ♥
Beverly
June 02, 2019
The sentiment, “sending a jungle of joy” is so unique! I love it. The coloring is beautiful, the realism is perfect and the subtle background sets them both off.
Andrea B
June 02, 2019
I really like the embossed background made with a stencil – it adds the perfect texture to this card. I can’t wait to see the kit!
Angela Castillo
June 02, 2019
Love the jungle theme! The elephant is so adorable. Looking forward to getting the kit.
Karen Dow
June 02, 2019
Your colouring is superb! Love the dimension you got!
Donna K
June 02, 2019
Looking forward to this kit. Love how you used the stencil with the pop of color.
Christa M
June 02, 2019
Love this elephant and subtle lavender back ground.
Tara Burke
June 02, 2019
This elephant stamp is so beautiful as is your card, Love the subtle purple paired w the gray. The stamps in this kit are so much fun!
Becky Moore
June 01, 2019
I love elephants and this one is especially cute!
Janet Trapp
June 01, 2019
This is so cute! Looks like a super fun kit❣️
Neha Mahajan
June 01, 2019
The subtle dry embossing with the stencil looks good. Love the shade created with the Thistle Reactive Ink. Perfectly complements the coloring on the elephant.
Cassie
June 01, 2019
I love the design of this elephant, and the lavender tones in the background really make it stand out.
Casimira Rodriguez
June 01, 2019
Love elephants, always wanted to ride on an elephant. But making cards will help.
Christi Conley
June 01, 2019
So pretty!!!
Stacy Tewari
June 01, 2019
The elephant is adorable. My husband is from India so this is perfect for cards
Shirley Wallen
June 01, 2019
What a cute elephant!
Sherry T
June 01, 2019
Hope I remember to check to see who won the kit…get it! Remember=Elephants always remember…LOL.
Beverly Robinson
June 01, 2019
Love the elephant’s expression. The stencil makes a beautiful background. Looking forward to this kit.
Lynn Wallick
June 01, 2019
FABULOUS kit!
Lana lowary
June 01, 2019
I love elephants!!! And thanks for the information on how to use the stencil to emboss!
Monica Wiechmann
June 01, 2019
It’s a bit of jungle and circus animal all rolled into one. Love it!
Pamela Shea
June 01, 2019
This is a great card. I love that stencil.
Cynthia O.
June 01, 2019
LOVE this clean and simple design, Michelle. Great use of the stencil and the elephant is perfect with lavender.
Audrey Peterson
June 01, 2019
Love the purple behind the elephant! Love the stencil background too!
Dominic Imperiale
June 01, 2019
Love the simplicity here and that background is awesome. I wonder how it would look using embossing ink and some green Perfect Pearls.
Vickie Hawkins
June 01, 2019
Really think this is a beautiful card!
Erika Hayes
June 01, 2019
So adorable!!! Elephant is awesome
Kathy Schuer
June 01, 2019
…think I am going to LOVE this Kit!!
Can’t wait, for Monday, to see it all!!
Amy Hanne
June 01, 2019
I love the little pop of purple behind the elephant! The use of the stencil to emboss the background is great, I’ll have to try that!
Cheri Johnston
June 01, 2019
Every time I see another post it just gets better and better! I am really looking forward to this MMH kit❗
Laura S.
June 01, 2019
A very pretty card. I love the elephant and the way you did the shadows behind her. This kit looks like pure fun.
Marisela Delgado
June 01, 2019
Great card
Sally M
June 01, 2019
Great simple card. Love jungle foliage.
Carla Hundley
June 01, 2019
So pretty and
love the purple
behind the elephant.
Carla from Utah
Kellie
June 01, 2019
Love the use the stencil and great to have one in the kit. ♥️
Gale Thompson
June 01, 2019
Cute! I don’t have any elephants in my stash…yet!
Charlene Arrington
June 01, 2019
LOVE that elephant!!!!! Elephants are one of my three favorite animals……beautiful card, love the touch of purple!!!!!
mary t
June 01, 2019
Love the simplicity with the extra details. Terrific card!
Stacy K
June 01, 2019
This kit looks like so much fun! I like that subtle bit of purple behind the elephant.
see mary stamp
June 01, 2019
Love the stencil embossed background and the clean and simple layout.
Krystal Showalter
June 01, 2019
I love everything about this card because it is so simple and yet so eye catching at the same time.
Becca Yahrling
June 01, 2019
Oh, I just love this elephant!! Gorgeous card.
Kathleen
June 01, 2019
I really like the look of this elephant.
Lourdes
June 01, 2019
Elephants! Love!
Dianna Hasson
June 01, 2019
I’m an elephant lover.
This looks great!
Sue Manning
June 01, 2019
Thanks for such a clean and whimsical card. Nice job!
Sue Manning
Helen Potter
June 01, 2019
Love the elephant. Love the stencil. Love the card, Michelle xo
marylouh
June 01, 2019
Elephants are my “thing”. Love seeing this one with
the pretty head-dress. thanks for sharing
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Artconquers
June 01, 2019
Love the sentiment so much.. Thanks Hero arts for the great release again..
Anne-Laure B
June 01, 2019
Really nice card, very subtle. I’m so happy that there are several animals in this kit. Jungle theme is a good one !
Sandy
June 01, 2019
Embossing the stencil really adds a nice texture to the background. I’m looking forward to trying distress oxides with it.
Toni F
June 01, 2019
I can’t wait to see what other amazing animals are in the kit.
Gail Anderson
June 01, 2019
I love the simplicity of this card! Using the stencil as to emboss is a great idea and adds great texture.
Robin Buchholz
June 01, 2019
I love elephants and this is such a cute card! I love the textured background and pop of purple.
Denise from New Zealand
June 01, 2019
wow could use this with so many other Hero Art sets love how the stencil was used to give dimension.
Alysia Albrecht
June 01, 2019
I love this card the elephant is just perfect.
Rebecca
June 01, 2019
My father loves elephants, so this kit would be very useful!
Kerry A.
June 01, 2019
He’s sooo cute! Love this!!
Barbara Lambe
June 01, 2019
I like the elephant in purple, thanks.
Bonnie King
June 01, 2019
Love that subtle background – thanks for sharing this idea!
Kathy J in Ellicott City
June 01, 2019
I love the elephant.
Barbara Patrick
June 01, 2019
Love the elephant!
Joanne W
June 01, 2019
Sneak peek of elements I love. Animals and tropical foliage. Can’t wait to see complete kit.
Donna Somogyi
June 01, 2019
I love elephants almost as much as flying pigs! I love this card!
Dot Norman
June 01, 2019
I have been wanting some zoo type animals and the elephant is a great start.
3 Happy Critters
June 01, 2019
This month’s kit looks better & better. I love the elephant!
Melissa Keller
June 01, 2019
Looks like a fun set of products…thanks for your inspiration!
Roni Kamm
June 01, 2019
Great idea of purple for the elephant. Color of royalty!
Eva
June 01, 2019
Wow! I love this card, I love elephants and I love this Kit and I‘m happy that it‘s already Saturday!
Monica Tozier-Brown
June 01, 2019
Beautiful! Love the elephant!
Nancy Tolan
June 01, 2019
Purple is my favorite color and I love how you incorporated it into the the background. This card is simply lovely.
Sally dorgan
June 01, 2019
Love this set!!!!!!!
Seema Raja
June 01, 2019
Love the elephant and it looks beautiful on that background! Can’t wait to see what else is in the kit!
Betty Dean
June 01, 2019
Love the background you created. Great card!
Erica Loscalzo
June 01, 2019
Beautiful card
Amy Martin
June 01, 2019
Fantastic card!! Love the background, it adds so much.
Kelly Kennedy
June 01, 2019
Love this regal looking elephant and sentiment! A very clean and classy looking card!
Golda
June 01, 2019
This is lovely and using the stencil to emboss for the background was perfect. I love the purples you used.
Teri Franklin
June 01, 2019
Love the colors on this.
Anna
June 01, 2019
Sweet Elephant, and that color is gorgeous
Rachel W
June 01, 2019
Thank you for the design ideas. I like the effect of the stencil embossing. Its subtle but gives the card dimension. Looking forward to more ideas.
NCDonna
June 01, 2019
Awww, Love this! What a great job you did highlighting the gorgeous elephant!
Laura
June 01, 2019
Michelle, Your Elephant Is Awesome. Love The Purple. Can’t Wait For This Kit It Reminds Me Of Visiting The Zoo. It’s Going To Be A Stomping Hit.
Sue D
June 01, 2019
Great background for this pretty elephant. My mom collected elephants.
Lynn C
June 01, 2019
This is going to be a great kit. I love elephants. Also, a very good background tip using the stencil and the embossing mat. I did not know about doing that and I will try it when I get this month’s kit.
Tamra Barnes
June 01, 2019
Gorgeous, I love the elephant and the stencil looks like it’s going to be my new favorite.
Bertha
June 01, 2019
Love the subtle touches of the colour behind the elephant and the embossed background!
Josmary
June 01, 2019
What a lovely card. That stencil looks very pretty.
Sara Nieuwenhuis
June 01, 2019
Is there some circus themed add on? 🎪
Arianna Barbara
June 01, 2019
Wow! Great background! Love so much this sweet elephant!
Debbie F.
June 01, 2019
Love the background!!! And I LOVE elephants!!
SHERI B
June 01, 2019
I literally gasped when I saw this elephant—so gorgeous! And it never crossed my mind to use a stencil as an embossing tool. That’s very clever.
Barbara-Jean
June 01, 2019
Michelle, your card is great. The use of the embossing folder did make for an interesting background as did the purple touch!
Melba Johnson
June 01, 2019
Before I comment I would like to say that I know Hero Arts is a business to sell things and I don’t have anything against that. I really love Hero Arts and always have and always will in the future. And this is not an offense against the designer of the stamps. With that being said I would like to say that I do not think the elephant stamp needed the head dress to make it look “regal” like so many have stated. Those headdress items are used on the elephants that are in the circus or in Asia where people have elephants as “money makers”, giving rides to people etc. These elephants in people’s homes are chained up and most of the time are not cared for properly. Thailand and other asian countries have set up sanctuary’s for these elephants to live the rest of their lives free. Personally I think an elephant is already elegant, regal and majestic without the headdress. If we stop showing animals in this kind of light then maybe we will still have some roaming the jungle 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 years from now. This is just my personal opinion and I don’t expect anyone to like it or agree with it. So many of our majestic animals are on the brink of extinction now and when they are gone our world will become a very different place. That all being said I look forward to my monthly kit as usual and will stay a member despite the headdress on the beautiful elephant stamp.
Janet Sisk
June 01, 2019
My daughter loves elephants! I could make her some cute cards with it. Thanks for the inspiration. :D
Cindy Johnson
June 01, 2019
So crazy excited!!!!
Sheri Kempke
June 01, 2019
Oh, this kit looks fantastic! I love the elephant, can’t wait to see what other jungle animals star in this kit!
Colleen Causley
June 01, 2019
Oh, it looks so cute! Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit!
Judy
June 01, 2019
I love the elephant and the use of the stencil to emboss the background on Michelle’s lovely card!
Stephanie B
June 01, 2019
Cute card! I’ve been meaning to get an embossing mat. Your card may be the final push I needed!
Yvonne Stein
June 01, 2019
This is cute but I don’t think I’ll ever use it :(
SHARI CZERWINSKI
June 01, 2019
Love the purple background and embossing that mirrors the elephant’s headpiece. Lovely!
Anne Furth Snelgrove
June 01, 2019
Love this jungle theme with the animals and the foliage. So many cute cards swirling through my brain already! The stencil looks like it will be very useful for many different applications.
Margaret R
June 01, 2019
Ah, elephants… gentle giants. This is a lovely card!
Jodi Warren
June 01, 2019
Thanks for the great idea of embossing with the stencil. I didn’t know we could do that. Love this card.
Linda S,
June 01, 2019
Purple is my favorite color and I really like how you used it on your elephant card. The stencil really makes a beautiful background.
Barbara Kaszuba
June 01, 2019
Love your card, Michelle. Very elegant!
Kimberly Dorval
June 01, 2019
I love this elephant. This card is simple and very pretty.
JL
June 01, 2019
Yeah! I was hoping there’d be an elephant in there. This may be my favorite kit this yr. I like your background.
Madeline L
June 01, 2019
I like the way your background. I need to try that technique!
Lindar C
June 01, 2019
Very nice card! I really like that stencil too!
Nicole S
June 01, 2019
I like the purple blending you did behind the elephant. Great card!
Linda
June 01, 2019
So cute, CAS is perfect for a large majestic animal!
Jan Elmore
June 01, 2019
The kit wasn’t that appealing to me…at first. Now I love it!
Teri S.
June 01, 2019
I really like the colour of the Thistle reactive ink you used & the colouring of the elephant is superb. Love your CAS style. Thanks for the sneak peek of what looks to be a kit filled with fun images & sentiments.
Celeste Cassino
June 01, 2019
This elephant! Love it!
Barbara Smith
June 01, 2019
Love the stencil idea, can’t wait to try it!
Dee Earnshaw
June 01, 2019
Love this sweet card
Marlene Twilley
June 01, 2019
Wonderful job with the shading and coloring. Thanks for showing us how to make a pretty card.
Stef Perry
June 01, 2019
Another fantastic image! What a beautiful elephant and card!
Joyce Soo Hoo
June 01, 2019
I love the background. Beautiful card.
Alice T
June 01, 2019
Wonderful card. Love the simplicity.
Thank you.
Tonya Byrd
June 01, 2019
I love the background texture of this card. The subtle purple blending behind the elephant makes the image pop!
Lynn
June 01, 2019
This kit just keeps looking better & better.Elephants are such awesome animals and I am excited to add this one to my collection. I really enjoy my monthly Hero kits!
Stephanie German
June 01, 2019
Such a pretty card! I love that beautiful elephant! Also really excited about that stencil.😍
Beverlee S
June 01, 2019
This Elephant card is Simple Elegance. Love it.
Maureen Sheehan
June 01, 2019
Always elegant! Beautiful card.
Angie McA
June 01, 2019
Love love love the purple and the stencil pattern 😊
Cyndi Morris
June 01, 2019
Sweet, fun card. I love that elephant and you’ve colored it beautifully.
Louise Horner
June 01, 2019
Love the background and it’s color…your design is deliciously subtle and yet, striking! I am going to love this kit!
Kelsey Thomas
June 01, 2019
I love this card. :)
Jessica Williams
June 01, 2019
I just love what you’ve done with the background! This card is just beautiful.
joyce willy
June 01, 2019
Ah the elephant is so cute with her little ‘head dress.’
Mary Jane Grutzmacher
June 01, 2019
The bandana on the elephant is just priceless! Love, love, love, elephants.
nancy f
June 01, 2019
This is going to be one great kit!
CaroleRenn
June 01, 2019
Awesome elephant and I love the stenciled background.Looks like a real gem of a kit. I can hardly wait to see it all.
Kailash
June 01, 2019
Love the elegant background and the coloring of the elephant is beautiful!
Ellie S.
June 01, 2019
Just beautiful, Michelle. Love how your coloring turned out and fantastic background!
Jo Dryden
June 01, 2019
How cute is that!
Valerie
June 01, 2019
I’m really enjoying seeing all these animals as I don’t have any in my stash. Once again a very clean and pretty design. Such a cute sentiment too!
Jackie S
June 01, 2019
That background is subtle but really sets off the elephant. Love it!
Susan Lang
June 01, 2019
It is so fun to use stencils to emboss. Great card. I agree, that light purple behind the elephant just makes the setting perfect.
Debbie Rumpza
June 01, 2019
How fun is that elephant? Loving this kit!!
PHYLLIS DUNN
June 01, 2019
Great card! I can’t wait to see this whole kit. So far, I’m loving all the sneak peeks!
Meghan Kennihan
June 01, 2019
I love this CAS card! Great Elephant!!! Beautiful coloring!
Cyndee Scholet
June 01, 2019
Looks like this elephant would work well for an Aladdin theme when you pair it with the June 2018 MMH kit (sold out). It has a carpet, a lamp, and figures that could be Aladdin and Jasmine. Not sure if that’s what Hero Arts was going for, but what a serendipitous tie-in with the new release of the Aladdin movie.
Margie
June 01, 2019
Like the stencil…anxious to see rest of kit…so far not thinking it will be a favorite
Amy Cooley
June 01, 2019
Beautiful background. I like the subtle purple shading behind the elephant.
Breina Burgin
June 01, 2019
So fun! I love the elephant! I love that you dry embossed with the stencil!
Vicki Kroll
June 01, 2019
A cute card with a stylish elephant that is nicely shaded. The background is nice. The message is very cute!
Laura P.
June 01, 2019
Hi Michelle, Beautiful, elegant card with a fabulous background! The purple pop of color behind the elephant is genius!
Nikki S
June 01, 2019
What a great clean and simple card. I admire those who can achieve that look. Thanks for the inspiration
Lisa K
June 01, 2019
I like how you used the stencil for the background. Lovely card.
Kathy Wong
June 01, 2019
Beautiful colors!! That stencil looks cool too.
Robin Keith
June 01, 2019
Ooh, I am going to be loving this new kit!
KT Fit Kitty
June 01, 2019
Super cute card! I like what I’m seeing so far! Thanks for the chance to win this kit!
Marilee DeMars
June 01, 2019
That is beautiful - great technique with the stencil, I love that idea! And the elephant is so regal! :)
Beulah Bee
June 01, 2019
Cute card, your techniques are great, can’t wait to see the entire kit!
Gina McCarty
June 01, 2019
Great card. The stencil made an awesome background with that purple shading for your elephant.
Melissa Ringnalda
June 01, 2019
Love the stencil background with the pop of color behind the elephant.
Jeanne Beam
June 01, 2019
Fantastic card! Great background and love the elephant.
Thanks for sharing…
Dorothy Mutafopulos
June 01, 2019
Love the Elephant and your layout is awesome too!
Bonita Reyes
June 01, 2019
It is so hard to find really black ink pads! I think you’vE nailed it!
Renee Vanepps
June 01, 2019
Super cute, love the subtle background!
Jane
June 01, 2019
That elephant is adorable
Cynthia Cole
June 01, 2019
Lovely CAS card!
Toni L
June 01, 2019
The purple really works with the gray of the elephant. Nice, clean card.
Phyllis
June 01, 2019
Can’t wait to make these fun cards!
Carol Krup
June 01, 2019
Love your shading on the elephant!
Yolanda
June 01, 2019
What an elegant elephant. The purple hat makes her look so regal.
Judy
June 01, 2019
I like the embossed background, it adds interest without detracting from the cutest elephant ever.
Jane Mcbee
June 01, 2019
I love the shading behind the elephant, it ties in so nicely with the head piece.
LaNell Taylor
June 01, 2019
Love elephants. Great way to use a stencil.
KerrynM
June 01, 2019
Gorgeous card Michelle. Loving this kit
ROSALIE JOHNSON
June 01, 2019
My daughter loves elephants! What an adorable card! Another great product from Hero Arts!
Susan King
June 01, 2019
Oh I just love the stencil in this kit and the Thistle reactive ink color just brings in such a welcoming touch of color! Once again another stunning kit!
Avra N Williams
June 01, 2019
Love elephants!
Susan Petersen
June 01, 2019
What an interesting way to use a stencil.
Joni52
June 01, 2019
Loving this elephant and super card, love the design!
Anirudh
June 01, 2019
Wow! What an amazing creation Michelle. Already loving the images in the kit. Craft on!
Claire N
June 01, 2019
This is a beautiful card and it looks like this is another fabulous kit from Hero Arts.
anne hudgens
June 01, 2019
What a warm and happy card! Love your use of color in all the right places, Pretty cool with the stencil background!
Aimee Gill
June 01, 2019
I love elephants. Just sold me on this kit. I’ll be waiting to order on Monday. Love the simplicity of this card.
Ute
June 01, 2019
What for a great CAS card Design… Love the Jungle theme… This elephants looks so surprised too :) Hugs Ute
Elaine Wood
June 01, 2019
OMG this is going to be so much fun
Vickie Hawkins
June 01, 2019
I adore your card! Love the hues of purple.