February My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #4 + Giveaway

Nichol Spohr

We are back for another countdown post, leading up to the release of the February My Monthly Hero kit! Release day is Monday, February 4 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. We'll be sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as new optional add-on products that will be available on Monday. Don't forget to leave a comment on this and every post for a chance to win a kit! Now let's join Nichol who is sharing another look at this fun kit...

Hello friends. Today I'm sharing a couple of card ideas with the February My Monthly Hero Kit. I love the 1920's Art Deco theme of the kit and add-ons and was inspired by the design of the die in the main kit to create these framed up designs.

I was able to get two cards out of the die cuts by creating inlay backgrounds. The die from the main kit was die cut from gold mirror cardstock twice to use as the frames for both cards. The die was then die cut again from both black mirror cardstock and champagne gold glitter cardstock. The black and glitter cardstock were used to create the inlays.

I used the line art images from the main kit and stamped them on smooth white cardstock with Intense Black Ink. The images were colored in with Copic Markers.

Copic Marker colors used:
Woman: E000, E00, E11, R21, BV31, BV34, E30, E31, E55, R000, R00, R30
Man: E000, E00, E11, R30, E55, E57, C00, C3, C6, C8, C9
A sentiment from the Deco Celebration add-on stamp set was stamped above the man and woman with Versamark Ink and heat embossed with gold embossing powder. Additional stamped greetings/images from the Deco Celebration set were stamped inside the wedding card and embossed with gold embossing powder to finish the design.

I love how the same design can be used for many different occasion cards. For the second card I used the same design but used the single female image holding the martini glass from the main kit along with a sentiment from the main kit to match the image.

Copic Markers used: E000, E00, E11, R21, E30, E55, R000, R00, R32, BV31, BV34, B00, B000, G82, R24

I hope this has given you some ideas on how to use the stamps, dies, and confetti from the February kit. I can't wait to see what you make with this awesome new kit and add-ons!

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 the countdown posts, and announce the winner first thing Monday morning, February 4, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific time. The more you comment, the more chances to win! Good luck!


  • Lara Mosby

    Great cards! Love the concept of the kit!

  • Cynthia M Lynch

    This die is perfect for the inlaid die technique!

  • Rebecca J Hackett-Leas

    The background die… Wow!

  • K. Eley

    I was hoping to see someone do some paper piecing with this frame and you definitely didn’t disappoint! Your colors are classic and beautiful! Love the wedding card but oh man the doll face one!!!!

  • HeatherDG

    Such elegant inspiration ! Loving everything we’re seeing so far for this months kit!!

296 Responses

Stephanie German

Stephanie German

Feb 02, 2019

Did I see a peek at some of those stamps? Really cool cards!

Sandy Small

Sandy Small

Feb 02, 2019

I love the sparkly black and champagne inlay with the gold die cut outline on your cards, and the way you made two. And it was exciting to get a glimpse of the MMH stamp set!

Shelley

Shelley

Feb 02, 2019

Great cards…thanks for sharing your ideas.

Diane

Diane

Feb 02, 2019

Great cards.

Elizabeth Dean

Elizabeth Dean

Feb 02, 2019

I truly love the images from this roaring 20’s inspired kit! Love the inlay on the background die! Thanks for the inspiration Nichol! Gorgeous cards!

Cheryl Phillips

Cheryl Phillips

Feb 02, 2019

Love the die cut inlay!! Thanks for sharing.

MarjR

MarjR

Feb 02, 2019

So beautiful—love the cards. Can’t wait until I get the kit!

Charlie McDowell

Charlie McDowell

Feb 02, 2019

I love the art deco look!

Charlie McDowell

Charlie McDowell

Feb 02, 2019

I love the art deco look!

Toni L

Toni L

Feb 02, 2019

WOW! These cards are gorgeous. Just love the die and how you used all of the cut pieces to create two cards. BRAVO!

Evette Rodriguez

Evette Rodriguez

Feb 02, 2019

Oh Lordy! My favorite card so far 💕 and, all those sentiments!!!

Bessie

Bessie

Feb 02, 2019

I love your rendition of this release. Very beautiful and the colors are so complimentary

Maria

Maria

Feb 02, 2019

Lovely cards!

Shannon

Shannon

Feb 02, 2019

Lovely work, thanks for sharing.

Julie Osuch

Julie Osuch

Feb 02, 2019

Love the colors, design and sentiments. Also like the simplicity.

Becca Neeley

Becca Neeley

Feb 02, 2019

Wow! Your die cut inlay is stunning. Loved these cards.

Margaret R

Margaret R

Feb 02, 2019

The release gets better by the minute!

Rachel Walton

Rachel Walton

Feb 02, 2019

These cards are so elegant and beautiful.

Jodi

Jodi

Feb 02, 2019

The font on these cards is just perfect.

marylouh

marylouh

Feb 02, 2019

Fantastic die. So elegant and vintage.
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Kati

Kati

Feb 02, 2019

As always, you have knocked it out of the ballpark!! I love how you surrounded these images with the Art Deco frames. These are sooo elegant!! I showed some samples of this kit to my mother who was born in the Roaring 20’s and she said it did indeed look familiar but she mostly saw these things in the movies!! Great job!!

Tina

Tina

Feb 02, 2019

OH come on! HeroArts you need to stop! I can’t help but want this kit too! ARGH!

Karen Berry

Karen Berry

Feb 02, 2019

Two cards in one! Love these ideas! Thanks for sharing! Also thanks for the opportunity.

Gloria

Gloria

Feb 02, 2019

Great Cards! I love this kit!

Helen Potter

Helen Potter

Feb 02, 2019

Oh my gosh, Nichol, these cards are simply stunning. I’m visualising Gatsby and Daisy gliding over the dance floor.

Lindar C

Lindar C

Feb 02, 2019

Very classy cards, looks to be a very nostalgic kit.

Jodi Warren

Jodi Warren

Feb 02, 2019

I love this kit. Those are great cards. Love the look of the inlaid background look. Great Job Nicole.

Cyndee

Cyndee

Feb 02, 2019

I love how you did the different colored backgrounds with the different colored inlays. Also enjoyed the sneak peak of some of the sentiments. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the kit.

Sherry W

Sherry W

Feb 02, 2019

Oh, golly. I LOVE these cards! So beautiful.

Maureen

Maureen

Feb 02, 2019

I think the mirror paper is fantastic and I love the font! Art Deco is beautiful and so unlike any stamps I’ve seen!

Leslie Birdsall

Leslie Birdsall

Feb 02, 2019

I love the inlay diecuts… getting two cards is fabulous!

Leah D'Auria

Leah D'Auria

Feb 02, 2019

These cards are gorgeous and I love the soft pink coloring. Thanks for the little sneak peek of the stamps too! I’ve never been so eager for Monday before. ☺️

Barb Ford

Barb Ford

Feb 02, 2019

I love this 20’s theme. Your cards are great!

Jane Mcbee

Jane Mcbee

Feb 02, 2019

Great idea with the diecut filler pieces.

Vikki Hein

Vikki Hein

Feb 02, 2019

Very chic with all the gold, shimmer and black mirror effects.

Shannon Howell

Shannon Howell

Feb 02, 2019

How fun! Love the inlay backgrounds and colors!!

GabriellaB

GabriellaB

Feb 02, 2019

Wowza, stunning cards

Roberta K Lathrop

Roberta K Lathrop

Feb 02, 2019

Wow awesome cards this background can be used so many interesting ways I can see it now WOW

Jackie

Jackie

Feb 02, 2019

Wow, so elegant, can’t wait!

Lauren Z

Lauren Z

Feb 02, 2019

Wow. These cards are stunning. The glitter cardstock adds a beautiful touch.

Deb Selby

Deb Selby

Feb 02, 2019

This kit is going to be totally amazing. I am already looking forward to the add ons reveal as well.

Marianna

Marianna

Feb 02, 2019

Love the color combinations of these cards. Great copic coloring!

jessica kerr

jessica kerr

Feb 02, 2019

I love the style of this period and am very excited to see the full release!

Janna Doyscher

Janna Doyscher

Feb 02, 2019

Great cards! This kit is going to be amazing.

Kailash

Kailash

Feb 02, 2019

Oh these cards are so lovely, gorgeous die cut pattern!

Jennie C

Jennie C

Feb 02, 2019

I love both of your cards; you are so talented. I’m so excited for February’s MMH KIT. TFS.