December 2025 Hero Studio: Card Kit Video + Blog Hop

We’re excited to share a fresh wave of cozy creativity and feel-good inspiration with our December Hero Studio release!

If you haven’t subscribed yet, now’s the perfect time—this month’s collection is full of inspiring and versatile designs to spark your creativity.

Watch the December Card Kit of the Month video!

Join Channin as she walks you through everything included in the kit, shares expert tips and techniques, and creates cozy, soup-spired projects that are equal parts playful and heartfelt. She’ll show how to make a coordinating card and a sweet soup jar gift with a matching recipe tag. Her video is packed with clever ideas to create comfort-filled cards that will brighten anyone’s day!

Here is what Channin has to say about this card: 

The moment I saw the soup theme of this month’s Card Kit I knew I wanted to create a soup gift bundle. I used the wonderful images from the You’re Souper Stamp Set to create all the fun images for my card and tag.

The layering stamps made the creating the pot of soup super fast and easy. The Big Squishy Hugs Die Set is such a versatile panel die set. I used just the arms and sleeves to create the cute arms holding the soup.

Of course I had to get a little splatter in there so I used the beautiful Brown Acrylic Speckle for the background. Once I finished my card and tag I used a bit of ribbon and twine to tie the tag to my soup mix (instructions for soup mix at the bottom of this post).

SUPPLIES:

• December Hero Studio Card Kit
• Alabaster Cardstock (included in Card Kit)
• Beeswax Cardstock (included in Card Kit)
• Tuscan Cardstock (included in Card Kit)
• Terra Cotta Cardstock (included in Card Kit)
• Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock
• Classic White Cardstock
• INTENS-ified Black Ink
• Pumpkin Core Ink
• Cranberry Core Ink
• Sand Core Ink
• Butter Bar Core Ink
• Brown Acrylic Speckle (included in Card Kit)
• Tag Infinity Dies
• Die-cutting Machine
• Stamp Positioning Tool
• Alcohol markers
• Paint Brush
• Heat Tool
• Press N’ Seal
• Scissors
• Adhesives: Tape Runner, Precision Glue & Foam Adhesive
• Stamp Positioning Tool

Now it’s time to join our Blog Hop and celebrate this exciting release with 15 amazing artists!

Hop along and visit each of their inspiring blogs to see the creative ways they’ve used the December Hero Studio release. Be sure to leave a comment at every stop — each one counts as an entry into our $50 Hero Arts shopping spree giveaway!

How to Enter:

• Leave a comment on any (or all!) of the participating blogs.

• Every comment increases your chances to win!

• Entries close on Sunday, December 7th at 11:59pm PT.

The lucky winner will be announced on the Hero Arts Blog the following week — so check back to see if it’s you!

Seeka
Rosie Lopez
Rachel Kleinman
Nichol Spohr
Natasha Polite
Mindy Eggen
Michelle Short
Michelle Lupton
Lisa Tilson
Karen Brown

Jennifer Kotas
Jeannie Lieu
Charlene Madrid
Channin Pelletier
Anna Mahtani

Be sure to catch Channin’s live unboxing video of this month’s release for loads of creative tips and inspiration. If you aren't available to join live, you can always catch the replay!

Stir up some cozy crafty goodness and subscribe to Hero Studio today and keep the cozy creativity simmering all month long!

Soup Mix Recipe

Ingredients for Friendship Soup (Dry Soup Mix):

• 1 cup dried split peas
• 1 cup dried lentils
• ½ cup pearl barley
• ⅓ cup beef granules
• ¼ cup dried minced onion
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• ¼ cup uncooked white rice
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ cup uncooked small pasta, like Ditalini

Add ingredients to a 32 oz glass jar in the following order:

• Onion
• ½ cup split peas
• Rice
• ½ cup lentils
• Beef granules
• ½ cup split peas
• Barley
• ½ cup lentils
• Italian seasoning
• Bay Leaves
• Finish off with the pasta.

Instructions for Friendship Soup (place on the back of the tag and attach to jar)

You will need:

• 1lb grd turkey or beef, browned and drained
• 1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes
• 3 quarts water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or ½ t. garlic powder
• 1 (15oz) can tomato sauce
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Carefully remove the pasta form the jar and set aside. In a large stock pot pour the remaining soup mix as well as the browned meat, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water and garlic. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover with a lid and simmer for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves from soup and add pasta. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Optional: Add 2 T. red wine vinegar for an extra kick.