December My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #3 + Giveaway
Hello! We are continuing the countdown to the release of the December My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, December 2 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Our Creative Team will be here throughout the weekend, sharing inspiration before the launch. Now let's join Caly for another look at this fabulous kit!
Hi, Friends! Welcome to another countdown to the next My Monthly Hero release! The theme is “One World” and I decided to make a fun spinner card to share with you today. Because the image I used is small, I decided to create a 4-bar sized card. The finished card is 3.5” x 5”. It’s the perfect proportion for my globe and galaxy.
I created a galaxy background using Distress Oxide Inks. On a white piece of cardstock, I first added spots of color using Wilted Violet, Peacock Feathers, and Picked Raspberry. Then I filled in the white areas with Blueprint Sketch and darkened the outer edges with Black Soot. After ink-blending, I layered my panel over a card base and used a small circle – slighter bigger than the one for the images in the card kit to die-cut through both my galaxy panel and the cardbase to create my spinner.
Once the circle was cut through both panels, I took the galaxy panel and splattered it with some white ink to mimic stars. Once dry, I sealed it all in place with Distress Micro Glaze. This not only creates a waterproof seal, it also intensifies the colors of the Distress Oxide Inks by adding shine to the chalky finish that reactive inks often leave.
I stamped the globe and the sentiment and die-cut them with the circle die from this month’s kit – because they’re they can be adhered together back to back, this makes it the perfect element for a spinner card. I colored the globe with Copic markers (G03, G09, B12, B24, B26) before turning it over to add some strong adhesive. Before sandwiching it with the sentiment piece, I added a clear/invisible string. Then prior to adding my galaxy panel to my cardbase, I added strong adhesive to the card base – adding my spinner and securing the invisible string onto the adhesive before adding my galaxy panel.
This creates such a fun card for recipients. To activate the spinner, you simply give your spinner piece a few turns before closing the card. When it is opened, it frees the spinning element and allows it to loosen its tension and spin. I hope you enjoyed this card!
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170 Responses
Bunny Drummond-Bellacicco
December 05, 2019
What a stunning little card! I can’t sleep, now I want to make this at 5 am! The elements work together to draw your eyes across the entire card. Wow!!
Cindy Loman
December 04, 2019
I love the background of your card. I need to try the oxide inks sometime.
Lisa DeLong
December 02, 2019
Love the vivid colors of the galaxy background. A great idea to make this a spinner card, so fun to receive in the mail.
Georgann Smith
December 02, 2019
Two of my favorites – galaxy and spinner cards – all in one! Beautiful!
Anushree Vaish
December 02, 2019
Such Meaningful inspirations…Thanks Hero arts for taking it up…Thanks Caly for beautiful card!!
Thuy Le
December 02, 2019
Beautiful work with the galaxy panel. Thank you for showing us how to do it.
Helen Potter
December 02, 2019
This card is absolutely stunning, Caly. Love the background. Love the spinner.
Nanette Leiker
December 02, 2019
Your spinner card is so inspirational!Thank you for sharing your techniques with us!
Tanna lohouse
December 02, 2019
The background on this card is absolutely stunning… love spinner cards!!
Valerija
December 02, 2019
Very beautiful.
Michelle Hendrix
December 01, 2019
This kit is wonderful and a must have! The background is stunning and the message is meaningful. Thanks for sharing!
Nancy Tolan
December 01, 2019
I love the whole galaxy look. The earth in the center is beautiful.
Margaret T.
December 01, 2019
Far out!
Francine
December 01, 2019
Absolutely beautiful! I am loving this months sneak peeks!
Jessica Kerr
December 01, 2019
Very fun interactive card idea and gour galaxy looks amazing
Teri S.
December 01, 2019
Caly, I am “over the moon” with your card! Wow! A spinner with such an important sentiment tucked under the earth. Love the colours you used to create your galaxy background. I’m sure enjoying these sneak peeks & can’t wait to see the whole kit.
Shannon Howell
December 01, 2019
What a cool idea, Caly! Thanks for sharing!!
Juana Vega
December 01, 2019
Very nice galaxy and the colors worked great.
Yolanda F
December 01, 2019
It’s like looking at the Earth from space. That’s a gorgeous card.
tina z.
December 01, 2019
simply amazing, I love galaxy background!
Hilde Larsen aka. Tindaloo
December 01, 2019
Cool earth spinner card! Love the galaxy background ♥
Michele W
December 01, 2019
Great spinner card and the message is perfect for today when we are all worried about climate change.
Sandy Small
December 01, 2019
The galaxy background on your card is beautiful, and the earth as the spinner looks wonderful! Nice!
Martha Berry
December 01, 2019
This is such a pretty galaxy background! Love how the earth was made into a spinner card. I have never made a spinner card, but this looks very do-able!
Teri Wils
December 01, 2019
Gorgeous galaxy! Love the background!
Marianna
December 01, 2019
Love your galaxy background, looking forward to the full reveal!
Jana Yeager
December 01, 2019
Love the galaxy background!
Laurie Schlichter
December 01, 2019
I love 💕 the galaxy 🌌 background. The sentiment couldn’t be more true.
Lara Mosby
December 01, 2019
Beautiful galaxy background! Fun idea for a spinner card! MMH kits are always fun and versatile.
Angela
December 01, 2019
Cool card.
GLenda M Sultan
December 01, 2019
This kit is great to share the message to take care of our planet. Love the galaxy background.
Valerie G
December 01, 2019
Cool idea and such deep jewel colors!
Charly
December 01, 2019
What a beautiful interactive card. Love the background.
GLenda M Sultan
December 01, 2019
Your galaxy background is so nice. It came out so bright. Maybe you can show us how you made it in a video.
Kathy D.
December 01, 2019
This card is beautiful-I loved these colors. This kit helps to remind us that we are the caretakers of our planet. There is no planet B….
Michelle V
December 01, 2019
I love this card… That background is just perfect for our planet!
Emily Henry
December 01, 2019
How fun! I would not have thought of doing that.
Janet Mack
December 01, 2019
Perfect galaxy.
Jennifer Scull
December 01, 2019
Your solar system bg is fabulous, and I love that sentiment! Such a fun card and design! :)
jill allard
December 01, 2019
pretty .. thank you for the chance to win anything
Angela Self
December 01, 2019
I love this card! Your galaxy is absolutely phenomenal!!
Andre M.
December 01, 2019
Fantastic galaxy, the colours are beautiful.
Carlijn
December 01, 2019
Wow… your galaxy is absolutely gorgeous! Perfection! Can’t wait to use the kit! 😍
K. Eley
December 01, 2019
Oh my! Such a beautiful galaxy scene and a spinner! Such a fun card! I really need to try making a spinner card.
Laura
November 30, 2019
Nifty card
Rema B. DeLeeuw
November 30, 2019
Lovely background!
Karen L K
November 30, 2019
That is a clever card and so great looking with that rich background!
Jodi Warren
November 30, 2019
Love the galaxy background and the sentiment spinner is clever!
Rebecca Ednie
November 30, 2019
Gorgeous. Love the interactive idea.
Judi Diamant
November 30, 2019
Love the globe. And the mother earth. Are they both in the Dec kit? Missed the 28th deadline to order Dec kit…
Bethany M
November 30, 2019
I love your galaxy background!! :)
Claudia N
November 30, 2019
Love the galaxy background, makes planet earth pop!
Virginia Ellison
November 30, 2019
Caly, the spinner card is perfect….love your background….
Patsy Armstead
November 30, 2019
I’d never heard of a 4 bar card until the other day. I had to look it up and coincidentally you’ve made a card in that size. It makes sense because as you said, the image is small. I appreciate you sharing your artistic insights. I’ve never considered making a card smaller to suit an image. It makes perfect sense. Btw, the colors you used are beautiful. I especially like the background.
Sara Nieuwenhuis
November 30, 2019
Love the galaxy background! Inspires me to get messy with some blending! I hope to get brave one day and try spider cards. I wonder, how many more sentiments are in the kit?
Leanne in Cali
November 30, 2019
I love the background on this card! Beautiful!!
Stephanie B
November 30, 2019
Wow! I am in LOVE with your ink blending on this card! The earth stamp will definitely come in handy, I can’t wait to see the rest of this earth themed kit!
Pamela Shea
November 30, 2019
I love the colors in this card. Thanks for sharing.
jenny stratton
November 30, 2019
I absolutely love this card and kit
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Heather Mills
November 30, 2019
That background is fabulous!! And how fun is the spinner element!
karenajo
November 30, 2019
Your galaxy background is amazing and love that this is a spinner card ! Thanks for sharing!
Beth
November 30, 2019
Love this kit!
Frances A Thorpe
November 30, 2019
Wow.Love the background.Mother Earth looks so real.
Debbie McKelvey
November 30, 2019
Very cool card, love the galaxy! This is an interesting set can’t wait to see more.
Phoebe
November 30, 2019
This card is awesome!
Kimberly McField
November 30, 2019
This is a gorgeous card, and I love the message on the earth. I’m so excited to see the whole kit!
Karthikha Uday
November 30, 2019
Wow! What a gorgeous background! And the spinner is a fantastic idea! :)
Shannon
November 30, 2019
Beautiful galaxy!
Teddie Newhouse
November 30, 2019
Beautiful background. Loved your design.
Michele
November 30, 2019
Beautiful!!!
NCDonna
November 30, 2019
What a gorgeous card! Love the sentiments I’ve seen so far! Can’t wait to see the full reveal!
rachel duong
November 30, 2019
Wow I love this spinner card. The background is amazing. I love this theme!!!
Lynne Gaudet
November 30, 2019
Wow! This kit is going to make the most amazing projects!!! I am loving it! Your background is just spectacular! Thanks for sharing.
Terri Bruin
November 30, 2019
Love the cards with interactive features.
Twylla Smith
November 30, 2019
Love the hint about Micro Glaze.
Katie
November 30, 2019
The Galaxy is gorgeous!
Judy Hernandez
November 30, 2019
Love the galaxy background! The spinner idea is brillant and can’t wait to try it myself. So excited for this kit!
Jenna Batik
November 30, 2019
I love the galaxy background on this card. The Earth appears as it is glowing. What an amazing effect. Thanks for sharing this beautiful card.
Marisela Delgado
November 30, 2019
So beautiful Great night sky. =)
Eva
November 30, 2019
This card is „out of this World“!!
Cindi Lynch
November 30, 2019
Great galaxy background. And I love the spinning earth.
Susanbcards
November 30, 2019
Beautiful! I love the spinner and the stamps!
Tanya Boser
November 30, 2019
Smart spinner, Caly! Love the whole theme :)
Jane A McBee
November 30, 2019
That background it lovely, the colors and celestial effects are magnificent.
Jessica Williams
November 30, 2019
This is such a great idea. Love it!
catharina worthington
November 30, 2019
YOUR combination of blue shadowing is beautiful.
Laurie Miller
November 30, 2019
I love the fun colors!
Lagene
November 30, 2019
Beautiful spinner galaxy card!
Louise Gustavsson
November 30, 2019
Love this 😊
Tamra Barnes
November 30, 2019
The colors are stunning!
Rachel
November 30, 2019
Love the Aurora!! Great colors and blending-this is a must.
Bertha
November 30, 2019
I love the galaxy backfground and the sentiment: protect the earth!
Sharon Gullikson
November 30, 2019
I like the surrounding environment. Looks great.
Becca Yahrling
November 30, 2019
Gorgeous ink blending!! Beautiful card.
America Cuevas
November 30, 2019
I’m really curious about this kit
Kendra
November 30, 2019
What a fabulous card!I can see many earth day card ideas here. I haven’t tried distress micro glaze yet. I’ll check it out.
Miriam
November 30, 2019
Gorg
Robin Keith
November 30, 2019
Love love love this card!
Donna
November 30, 2019
So pretty! Love the distress micro glaze tip. Didn’t know it intensifies color!
Gerlinde Townsley
November 30, 2019
OMG! Makes me feel like I’m in outer space looking in! Beautiful!
IRENE PAGE
November 30, 2019
excellent galaxy!
Janet Durbin
November 30, 2019
Amazing card with a great message!
Mary
November 30, 2019
Love the galaxy card.
Golda
November 30, 2019
Oh, I love your galaxy background! The spinner is perfect, too.
Steffi H.
November 30, 2019
I love the idea of crafting environmental protection cards.
Ashley Shaffer
November 30, 2019
what a lovely background. i wish i could make them like that but i just don’t have that kind of luck that is soooo pretty!
Maureen Reiss
November 30, 2019
Love this card!!!
Avra N Williams
November 30, 2019
I love this galaxy background!
Pamella Albright
November 30, 2019
I love the galaxy background and the spinner element!
Sheri K
November 30, 2019
I love your galaxy background on this card—can’t wait to see the entire kit!
Margaret R
November 30, 2019
I’ve been hoping for a globe stamp, and here it is! And with this beautiful background, this card is perfect!
Carla Hundley
November 30, 2019
How cool! Love
the spinner and
the lovely coloring.
Carla from Utah
Lindar C
November 30, 2019
Very pretty card, we do need to protect our home.
Susy Ramirez
November 30, 2019
I love this galaxy card 💖 especially the background. The spinner sentiment is wonderful
Schmidenkiwi
November 30, 2019
Great galaxy background. And wonderful idea to make a spinner card with planet and message.
Gail Anderson
November 30, 2019
I have family members who would love getting a card like this! This looks like a very interesting kit.
Joanne Coleman
November 30, 2019
spinner cards are so much fun!
I especially love the night sky effect!
Toni F
November 30, 2019
Beautiful galaxy background.
Linda
November 30, 2019
Beautiful galaxy, the colors are so vibrant!
GMC
November 30, 2019
The card is like looking at the earth from the space shuttle. Nice background work.
Lyndi
November 30, 2019
Love the colors
Cyndi Morris
November 30, 2019
Beautiful, fun spinner card. I’ve never made one, but you’ve inspired me. Your background is gorgeous.
Beverly Robinson
November 30, 2019
What a stunning galaxy background! Love the sentiment, too.
Carolyn
November 30, 2019
What a gorgeous card and a very timely message.
April foss
November 30, 2019
Wow love the background and the message
Toni L
November 30, 2019
Love the spinner effect of your card—what a great foreground!
Renee Fallon
November 30, 2019
I love the galaxy background for this card.
Judy V.
November 30, 2019
Prettiest background ever! There’s so much you can do with this…add a moon, love you to the moon and back.
Kailash
November 30, 2019
Gorgeous background with a fun element of surprise with the spinner!
Mary Holshouser
November 30, 2019
Spectacular backgrounds.
Always wanted to play in outer space.
thanks for sharing
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Melissa K
November 30, 2019
Thanks for all the neat tips for making a cool card. How you created the background is especially helpful.
Sue D
November 30, 2019
Beautiful cards with the galaxy background.
Dee Earnshaw
November 30, 2019
Oh my, Caly – this card is amazing – LOVE how you colored the galaxy – what a fun spinner card idea
LaNell Taylor
November 30, 2019
What a beautiful fun card.
Lonya H Mathys
November 30, 2019
I haven’t done a spinner card in awhile and this looks amazing. Thanks for the inspiration.
PHYLLIS FREESE
November 30, 2019
I love galaxy backgrounds, but need more practice in making them look as good as this one. Looks like a great December kit so far.
Meghan Kennihan
November 30, 2019
GORGEOUS BACKGROUND! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deborah Cooper
November 30, 2019
Your card is fabulous! And that background! Wow!
Jackie S
November 30, 2019
This is a gorgeous card. Thanks for sharing
Mary Beth
November 30, 2019
Wonderful card! Almost out of this world!
Dorothy Mutafopulos
November 30, 2019
Truly beautiful and amazing Galaxy , it’s out of this world.
Helen
November 30, 2019
What a great design, Caly! Our planet against the cosmic background is a winner. tfs
Sharron Gregory
November 30, 2019
Your background is gorgeous! And the spinner design is perfect for this inspiring theme!
Cynthia Cole
November 30, 2019
What a cool spinner card!
Cindy Johnson
November 30, 2019
Stunning! What else can you say?! Wow.
Bonnie Darroch-Dean
November 30, 2019
What a fun interactive card! Love your galaxy background! Looking forward to the kit. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Michelle Hackett
November 30, 2019
Caly, you did such a good job with this galaxy sky, and I love the message.
Cindy C.
November 30, 2019
What fun spinner card!! Love that amazing sky!!
Nan Brown
November 30, 2019
Beautiful, I like that you reduced your card size to make the earth more of a focal.
Jeanne Beam
November 30, 2019
Gorgeous galaxy card! Love your amazing background…
Thanks for sharing.
Seema Raja
November 30, 2019
The background is simply gorgeous! Love it!!!
Barbara-Jean
November 30, 2019
Beautiful card, sentiment and theme!
Engeline
November 30, 2019
Beautiful card Caly, nice to see the world in such a beautiful galaxy.
Bonnie Reyes
November 30, 2019
Great card for all of us to remember Mother Earth
Lisa Byers
November 30, 2019
I love your background!! It’s gorgeous!! I’m loving this theme, it’s perfect!!!
Carol Krup
November 30, 2019
Caly, these cards are beautiful and make a statement I can support. I think this kit may be mine soon!
Kelsey Thomas
November 30, 2019
I love your card! Your galaxy background is awesome. :)
SarahC
November 30, 2019
Love it!!! Such a neat interactive card with an important message. Your galaxy is fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing.
Cyndee S.
November 30, 2019
Huh… I thought the kit was going to be mermaid themed when I saw the first sneak peek. Now I am curious to see how it comes together.
Beth Harple
November 30, 2019
I love the galaxy panel
Theresa P
November 30, 2019
Great spinner card. Anxious to see the new kit.
Linda S.
November 30, 2019
I love the idea of using the earth element as a spinner and I think your card is both pretty and clever. I’ve never used micro glaze over oxide inks but I’m definitely going to try that.
Felicia C.
November 30, 2019
Just leave it to Hero Arts to create a new kit with the sign of the times. I just love the details of this technique. Just wonderful! Thank you, Caly!
Catherine N
November 30, 2019
Beautiful card showing new (to me) techniques.
Kathy A
November 30, 2019
I love your galaxy background. Also the spinner idea for the card was very clever.
nancy f
November 30, 2019
This is a great kit to have. Love the card!
Cindy White Bear
November 30, 2019
This card is great. I love the colors of the galaxy.
GLenda M Sultan
November 30, 2019
I love this card!
I love this card! How clever to make a spinner card. So many sentiments could be used with it. Peace on earth?
you
Swati jain
November 30, 2019
Love love love the night sky
Allie
November 30, 2019
Love your colour combos ❤️