February My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #1 + Giveaway
Hello and welcome as we begin the countdown to the release of the February My Monthly Hero kit! Release day is Monday, February 4 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We’ll be here for the next three days, sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as new optional add-on products that will be available on Monday. And don’t forget to comment on each and every post as we’ll be giving away a kit on Monday morning, before the kit launches! In this post Caly shares the first look at this fantastic kit!
This month's kit takes us back to the 1920s and I could only picture black and gold in my head along with Jazz music. I've created a card today using the Fancy Die from the kit and paired it with a fun sentiment.
I die cut the background fancy die using gold cardstock and before adhering it to a piece of black cardstock, I placed both in my MISTI to line up the sentiment to emboss in white.
I then added thin strips of foam tape all over the back before adhering it to a piece of black cardstock for some added dimension and interest. This month's kit also comes with some fun gold and black flat sequins so I used the gold sequins and added a few to the open window around the sentiment.
I hope you're excited for this kit! Lots of goodies provided to take you back to fun era! Stay tuned for lots more inspiration!
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. The winner will be announced first thing Monday morning, February 4, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!
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100 Responses
Carol Garske
Elegant fun theme that will showcase many cardnaking opportunities. Thank You. Beautiful!
Gwen S. Simmons
Great take of the Art Deco of that time, Carly! Tfs!
Kaylene
Such an elegant, simple card. Love this fancy die, makes the card look fancy without being over the top.
Mary Toutlian-Fleer
This card is so elegant and could be used in many occasions. love it
Lara Mosby
Love the art deco style. Would be fun with two colors or used as a stained glass look too.
Cindi Lynch
I am so excited about this kit!
KAREN TOMISATO KANDA
Love Jazz and this Hero Arts desugn! Definite Must have!
Rita V.
So beautiful and elegant! Love it.
K. Eley
Loving this kit already!!!! One of my favorite time periods for the fashion, music, etc.! Can’t wait to see what else is in store! Beautiful card!
HeatherDG
Such a lovely elegant use of the die!! As a lover of roaring 20’s I am so excited about this kit!!
Sherry Olson
What a beautiful card. I love how you added dimension
candgmom
I love this die. I have so many ideas for it, can’t wait for the release!
Aileen Ryan
Stunning, elegant, retro love the black and gold.
Barb Daily
This kit is amazing.
Mirella
I’m drooling over this card! Love the simple beauty!
Beverly Uhlmansiek
Oooo so excited for this!! Love the raised die cut!
Vicki Groe
The gold looks amazing against the black card stock.
karenajo
What a wonderful die, so very elegant! Am looking forward to seeing the rest of the kit!
Cha Lion
Love this simple card and the fancy die cut! This theme reminds me of The Great Gatsby! tfs
Darlene
Love the fancy die. Your color choices are so elegant.
Breina Burgin
Lovely card! Love the fancy die cut!
MaryAnn
Oooh, love the feel of this! So very pretty!
Teri S.
Caly, I love this! You’ve piqued my interest to see some more of the reveal.
Kristine Reeves
Very classy!
Margery C
Love the 20s feeling of the card. Simple and sweet.
Kerry from PA
Love that die. It is stunning.
Evelyn Larson
very nicely done. sweet looking card, very elegant.
Kimberly Dorval
Love the background die and the color combination
Dee Fisher
Love the die. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the Kit.
Sarita Salmon
Love the card, great die!
Fonda Rush
Love the fancy die cut!
Gretchen N
Love this card and this theme! Art deco is such a fun and unique style! I am so excited!
Ingrid Inman
I love the gold embossing powder on black card stock. Lovely card.
BrendaLea
I am going to need this kit. I absolutely love the vintage feel. This card is awesome!
Patty Eifert
Beautiful card with the gold layered on the black!!
James Mudd
This kit has the right die for using my gold card stock. HeroArts always has carefully put together fun kits.
Denise Terry
Love the boldness of the card! Black and gold is classic and the sequins add just the right amount of sparkle.
Tammy Hanson
This is such a striking card. So very elegant.
dloates2005
That cover plate die is so lovely. Love the black and gold together. Very classy.
Kimberly T.
I love the gold and black…so classy!
Marianne
Wow! Such a simple design with so much impact!
Dawn Sloboda
Love the art deco designs and color palette. Beautiful creation. Thank you for the chance to win.
Harriette Owens
Love the classic 20’s look!
Rebecca Hood
I love 1920’s style art! Your card is really beautiful!
Kim
Wow! This is stunning.
Doyle Wasa
Beautiful card
Rheanna Hoffman
This is such a sexy card!! I love the gold and black contrast!! Veey nice job!! Beautiful card!
Gail Davidson
I absolutely adore this card! Anything Art Deco is right up my alley. And the font is perfect.
Charlene Cisler
Very classy art deco card.
Terry Zouzounis
Cab’t wait to get this kit and I love your card ideas!
Julia Wilson
I love Art Deco designs. Thanks for the sneak peek.
Beth Merrill
This is a bold and beautiful card. The flat sequins are interesting!
Aggie
Love this he Roaring 20s – what a great theme!
Michele
Black, gold and timeless- beautiful combinations.
Wendy Lambert
Beautiful, elegant card. Can’t wait to see the full release.
Tanya Howard
I love this pattern so much! Love the black and gold… and the white embossing looks amazing on the card! <3
Karrie Lasater
Beautiful care! Great looking kit! I am excited to see more!
Annette Gordon
What an amazing card! I love the colours and the design of the die! Can’t wait to see more.
Phoebe Karr
This looks so beautiful!
Shari Czerwinski
Beautiful! Thank you for the chance to win!
Alicia
So simple and beautiful! Love the gold diecut adds lots of class.
Donna
Beautiful. Love the Art Deco!
Donna
Beautiful. Love the Art Deco!
Geri Stuart
Cool! How Art Déco looking! Can’t wait to see the rest!
Cindy Daversa
Just adoring this kit and your card! Is it crazy that i want to emboss this in my house??? LOL
Liz O
I absolutely love that cover plate! The gold and black color combo is one of my all time faves. Thanks for the inspiration and for the giveaway!
Angela Finch
I love the classic style of this very Art Deco card it’s simple but packs a punch
Renee Heib
Nice! very elegant
Kelly Kennedy
This is fantastic! Shades of old Hollywood!
Vicki D
Love, love, love the black and gold! Stunning
Maryjo Monterosso
I am very interested in seeing this kit and more inspiration. I love art deco. Great card.
Gale Thompson
Just lovely and classy!!😍
Natalie
Gorgeous!!
tanya Perrin
Hmmmm….I’m not quite sure what to expect with the description of this month’s theme BUT I do love the diversity that Hero Arts offers in their monthly kits so I eagerly await the big reveal.
Karen P
Kit looks exciting
Sharaine Cone
I love Art Deco, can’t wait to get the February kit…
Judie Attard
Stunning card! Love the gold over black!
Betty Valento
I love this die!! I can’t wait to see the entire release.
Mindy Drummond
I love the 1920’s era so I am very excited about this kit!! Caly your card is stunning, I do love black and gold together, very elegant and fun. (mardy14@bellsouth.net)
Tracey A
This looks like such an amazing kit and my favourite art deco. Just love those lines. Looking forward to seeing the full kit.
Tracey.x
Sandy Small
I love the gold and black together! That die and sentiment are great at evoking a ’20’s feel; I am excited to see more of the kit!
Charlie McDowell
I am anxiously awaiting to see the kit; I love the die
Maria
Can’t wait to see the kit.
Marcy G
Love the art decor design. It just screams for gold! Beautiful
Jodi
I love the 1920’s style and art!
Becca Neeley
Ohh I’m loving this months theme! The dimension you got on the background is beautiful.
Sherry W
Oh, dear. I need this kit.
Cyndee
I think you could get even more looks with this die with some creative cutting and layering. Looking forward to the full reveal of the kit…
Leslie Birdsall
I love the sentiment! Can’t wait to see more of this kit!
Barb Ford
I love the black and gold combo. Can’t wait to get the kit!
Roberta K Lathrop
Love this so very much OMG I can’t wait for my kit
jessica kerr
This die is amazing – I can’t get it fast enough!
Jennie C
Each kit has endless possibilities; I love your design for this month’s kit. Thank you for the inspiration.
Flip Dunn
Oh dear, I might be in trouble with this kit! I’m a sucker for the ‘20s and I don’t have anything like this in my stash.(Yet!)
Georgette A
Very dramatic and high impact card. So fun!
Julie Osuch
Love the look of roaring 20s with the black and gold. Anxious to see more.
Erica B.
Striking! I can’t wait to see what else is with the kit!
Arlene Plastine
Lovin the idea of a roaring 20’s kit.
Joanne
So pretty, love the elegance of the black and gold. Looking forward to another fantastic release!
Dibjot Kaur
Hello,
Totally new to this art world and trying me hands on it and loving it. Wish me luck!
Thanks
Regards
Dibjot Kaur
India
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