December My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #1 + Giveaway!
Hello and welcome as we begin the countdown to the release of the December My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, December 3rd at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We will be here for the next three days, sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as the new optional add-on products that will also be available on Monday. Stay tuned for more inspiration all weekend long! Now let's join Janette for the first look at this enchanted kit!
All your fairy wishes have come true within the December My Monthly Hero Kit! This month's kit includes darling fairies, critters and botanical elements. I'm featuring just a few for you today!
I began by ink blending an A2 Snow Layering Paper panel with Green Apple and Aegean inks. I stamped the images in Intense Black ink and Copic colored them.
Tip: when die cutting elements with thin areas like the stem of dandelions, place the die cut side up and the stamp face down so that they nest. Then pick up the stamp with an acrylic block or MISTI lid. This will ensure quick and easy accurate die cuts.
Stretch your Stamps: Take advantage of stamps that can have their shape manipulated to bend beyond their design to make an arch or wreath. Look outside the obvious uses for a stamp. A fairy could be laying down, sitting up blowing a seed, or even whispering into the wind or to a fairy friend.
The fairy's wings were masked and then ink blended with Green Apple, Aegean, Orchid and Bubble Gum. I added a layer of shimmer with the kit included Stardust Gelly Roll pen.
After die cutting a circle into the blended panel, I stamped the sentiment in Intense Black. I adhered the inner circle flat to the card base and popped the rectangle frame for dimension. I then die cut each kit element and arranged them in and around the circle.
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 all the comments left across all countdown posts, and announce the winner first thing Monday morning, December 3rd, before the kit launches at 1pm Eastern. The more you comment, the more chances to win!
I can't wait to see what you create! Happy crafting and we'll see you soon!
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100 Responses
Sherry
Great kit and lovely fairy with fantastic wings.
Nana Griffin
I like the kit and the card made with it. So pretty.
Krystal Showalter
Your card is stunning and this month’s kit looks gorgeous so far!
Daniel West
Sooo peaceful Janette!! 🌞
Deneen Wilson
Simply beautiful.
Deborah Ziadie
I love that the fairies can be used for cards for both kids and adults.
Lana Lau
Thanks for the great tips to go with your beautiful card!
Debbie McKelvey
I love the lady bugs, fairy, toadstool and dandelions…oh heck, I love this card! LOL I cannot wait to play when my kit comes. Great job your card is lovely.
Dianne Cramer
Lovely colors and beautifully done cards! Live the magical fairies!
DeniseP
So pretty! Can’t wait to see the full kit!
Twylia Bell
So creative. I like the cut out circle that gives emphasis on the card. These stamps are so cute. Can’t wait to get mine.
Victoria Wu
love this!
Rhonda Roumph
Beautiful card, I love the detail of the stamped images.
SarahC
Lovely and I adore fairies.
Brianna Jackson
Loving the toadstool and this fairy! Gorgeous card!
Evelyn Larson
Wow so beautiful.
Lisa Jacobs
Beatiful card. Thank you for the very useful tips as well.
Kellie Whitmire
I love the way you did the wings.
Brandy Moore
I can’t wait to see this kit!!! Love the fairy.
Juana Vega
Nice way to point out the fairy position here. Love all the options and the ladybug, do cute.
Claudia N
Beautiful card! Really looking forward to seeing the full kit
Breina Burgin
This looks so awesome! My kids love fairies!
Janis Litynsky
The Colours are Absolutely Amazing… Thanks so much ….
Katrina Espejo
The release of this kit is coming! Hurry already and be released. Omg! Ssooo cannot wait!😇
Hilde Larsen aka Tindaloo
Gorgeous card Janette! I love the looks of the December kit ♥
Nicole
So cute, I can’t wait to see the entire set
Ruth
I love the dandelions!
Ana Korban
Very pretty card! Looks like it’s going to be a very popular kit!
Amy Lombardo
I LOVE fairies!!! How lucky are hero arts kit friends!!! Dandelions too? Fantastic! I love this card too!
Liz Ford
Janette, once again you have created a magical and enchanted, elegant card! This fairy looks like she is fixing her hair and also being pensive at the same time! You gave us some wonderful suggestions on how to manipulate the ease of cutting the stems easier and how to utilize our stamps more-so! Always an awesome idea. Thank you so much for this wonderful card and tips!
Cha Lion
Beautiful card! Can’t wait to see the kit! Thank you.
Samantha O
Gorgeous card! Love the fairy theme, can’t wait to see the kit!
Rachel Walton
Love the dandelions, mushroom and ladybugs on this card.
Brian Poteraj
The reds are so vibrant—just the right color for the mushroom and ladybug. You are quite the artist.
Jenny Kihlberg
So Cute! Great tips and tricks, I can’t wait to try them out.
Rosemary D
so very pretty… love the ink blending!
Mateja P
Love her wings. Such beautiful colours :)
Norah Jarman
I’m excited to see the kit!
Sarina Cheung
I have been waiting for a fairy stamp/die set for so long. This set seems the perfect set to get. Love it!
Muriel
Janette, I’m always amazed how given the same starting blocks, artists like you can create so many different forms of beautiful. For me, the opening with objects coming in and out an opening, gives a card the feel of a real window into another world. Thank you for sharing your creation.
REBECCA H.
Fairies, dandelions and ladybugs what a cute kit this is to have fun with. I don’t have any dandelion stamps looking forward to making projects with these stamps and dies.Beautiful colors on this card.
Crystal Jensen
I think of all the cards this one is my favorite one!
dianna
this is so pretty I love fairies
Debbie Selby
Very pretty card with lovely ink blending.
Trisha
Lovely card :) Thank you for sharing!
Sharon Dolan
Fantastic job on the blended background! Love this card!
Katrina Espejo
Love the simplicity of this card. Thank you for inspiration.😇
Katrina Espejo
Can’t wait for this kit to come out! Ssooo love fairies.😇💜
Marianne
So sweet, and I love the ink-blended background!
Ana del Rio Aguilar
I already love this kit!!!! Can’t wait to have mine <3
Lauren Z.
Love your sweet card. Thanks for the great tips! This months kit looks wonderful!
Marja
What a lovely card! Love dandelions and fairies!
Doris Moore
What a great way to get more from the stamps you already have! Thanks for the great tip!!!
Pamella Albright
Oh how pretty! This fairy will be perfect for my granddaughters cards
Laura Litzinger
Fairies!!! I love it. This card is beautiful.
Melinda
Love the blended panel and the the wings are amazing.
Jessica Boyd
Classic layout and clear colours great choice!
Debbie Siddle
The Enchanted kit looks amazing x
Sara Jara Rosales
One of my favorites stampa… love fairies
Jumi Baek
So exciting! Sooo Beautiful Card!
Gerlinde Townsley
Beautiful! Love the blessing of the background and those adorable ladybugs
lee
Such a pretty card and lovely set! thank you!
Margery C
Lovely card. Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit.
Nancy Deffner
Fabulous card! Love how you did the fairy wings.
Carla Hundley
This card is lovely
and the fairy is so
pretty.
Carla from Utah
Kathy
This is such an adorable card! I can’t wait to see more!
Purvi
Nice color combo and coloring! the fairy looks wonderful. Beautiful card and nice theme for the kit.
Mic
Fairies! These are fabulous.
Yuliya Mostoufi
I just love the magical fairy theme! What a beautiful kit! I can’t wait to create so many cards with it!
Di Wong
Beautiful card. The dandelions and mushrooms are wonderful. Great kit!
Abby
Absolutely love this kit. Perfect!! I know several people I can give as a gift!!!
Laura Staley
How exciting! I’ve been hoping a kit would have a fairy! I love the way you put the fairy on the mushroom. Beautiful card!
Jodi Warren
Thanks for the great ideas. I also love fairies. This is an adorable card with the cut out window and the pieces placed around it.
Kaaren P
Love the card. Looks like another amazing kit is coming our way!!!
Jessica Kerr
Beautiful staging of the scene and I love the background tones
Jessica
The colors in this card are amazing. Love this card
Candace Hubble
I’m so excited for this kit!
Cheryl
Gorgeous!
Kristine Reeves
I love those flowers!
PamR
Love these stamps!
Natalie Godfrey
Awesome prize giveaway!
Marianna
Love fairy’s, and your background on this card. Can’t wait for the full release.
Sherri Lang
I am so excited about the new kit. This card is so beautifully colored and is just wonderful!
Marisela Delgado
Lovely colors
Lisa
The blended background is beautiful and the stardust gelly roll pen on the wings is just perfect
Audrey R
Such a pretty card!! The fairy and mushroom are lovely!!
Kendra
How adorable are those little flowers with the ladybug. I love the ombre look.
Sue Manning
Very pretty card with circular cut out.
It is inspiring!
Thanks for all the fun!
Sue Manning
Deborah345
Such a sweet card. Love that background.
Jean Forster
What a charming card!
Kim
This is really going to be a fun kit.
Teresa Dougan
So calm and beautiful
Teresa Dougan
So calm and beautiful
Janie Sirak
Wouldn’t you know I just canceled my kid after about two years. This one looks great I’m already having regrets. I especially love those flowers images they kind a look like dandelions but I really like them, and I know I’ve only seen just a smidgen so far. Just to point out I did not cancel the kids because it wasn’t wonderful it was I was just getting to have too much stuff as if that’s even possible ?! Well maybe when starts to take over your whole house …’ It sure would be just incredible if I could win one…….
Elizabeth Dean
I am so happy to see the fairies! I missed getting the previous set! Beautiful card Janette as always!
Mirjam Fidder
Love the coloring of the fairy. The ladybugs are so cute. Beautiful card
Kimberly McField
All of the sneak peeks make me so excited to see the whole kit! I love fairies and dandelions.
Rose
Love the colours and thank you for the great tips!💕🧚♀️💕
Leslie Birdsall
This is a beautiful card! I love the ink blending and the fairy is so much fun! Can’t wait to see more!
Beverly U
Love your coloring and such a great idea to have the circle cut for dimension!!
Janette Kausen
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