February My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #2 + Giveaway

Michelle Short

It's time for our second February countdown peek of this month's My Monthly Hero Kit! The kit will be available on Monday, February 4th at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Now let’s join Michelle, who is sharing another look at this wonderful kit!

Cheers by Michelle Short for Hero Arts

What a fabulous kit! I love the Art Deco feel to it and I think its great for lots of different occasions. For my card, I took the lady in the hat holding a martini image from the main stamp set and stamped this on to a panel of white cardstock with Intense Black Ink. I coloured her with Copic Markers, adding some shading around her for added interest. 

Cheers by Michelle Short for Hero Arts

I then took the 'cheers!' sentiment from the Deco Celebration set, which is an add-on set this month, and stamped this beside the image with the same black ink. To ground the image, I took a thin black strip of black cardstock and cut the end at an angle. This was added to the panel with liquid glue and then the panel was added to an A2 white card base. 

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, February 4th, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!

Good luck!


  • Rebecca J Hackett-Leas

    Nifty! Very original. HA can be counted on to to set trends that other stamp companies follow.

  • K. Eley

    Wow! Another stunning card! Simply love this image and your coloring is amazing!!! Can’t wait!!!!

  • HeatherDG

    Michelle you always amaze me with your clean and simple techniques!! Love this card and so excited for the kit…my wedding included a 20’s theme and this would be so fun to incorporate into the album!

  • Kim Johnson

    Loving these sneak peeks! Getting excited!

  • Sherry Olson

    The coloring on this card is amazing!

400 Responses

Swati Jain

Swati Jain

Feb 02, 2019

Love it !!! Can’t wait to get my kit and start stamping

Kati

Kati

Feb 02, 2019

Wow!! That’s a beautiful Art Deco die!! You don’t see something like that very often!! Gold on black is sooo elegant!! My mom was born in 1922 and she is still alive — 97 years old!! She’ll get a kick out of this kit!!!

Kati

Kati

Feb 02, 2019

Such a lovely, elegant, clean and simple card. The shading around the elegant lady is just perfect!! Love the font on the word “Cheers” — perfect for the 20’s era! My mom was born in 1922 and she is still alive — 97 years old!! She’ll get a kick out of this kit!!!

Rowena

Rowena

Feb 02, 2019

Your kits are so innovative and original – only thing stopping me from subscribing is the international shipping cost. Would love to win this kit for sure with its 1920’s art deco vibes …

Leslie

Leslie

Feb 02, 2019

Wonderful!! Can’t wait to see therest.

NCDonna

NCDonna

Feb 02, 2019

Twenty two skidoo! Loving the whole Art Deco 1920’s flapper vibe!

Debbie Rumpza

Debbie Rumpza

Feb 02, 2019

Gorgeous card!

Florie

Florie

Feb 02, 2019

I ‘m so excited with this peek and know that I Will make so many different cards for most ocasions. I love the scenario because it’s a simple yet eye catching to anyone. The shadow around her it’s the light that bring the scene to live. I love it, thank you for sharing.

Karthikha Uday

Karthikha Uday

Feb 02, 2019

Fantastic CAS card!! The lady is so beautiful!

Lillian Conradi

Lillian Conradi

Feb 02, 2019

I am going to love this! The font for “Cheers” is art deco! Love it, thanks, L. Conradi

Dianne Guilinger

Dianne Guilinger

Feb 01, 2019

so beautiful! I love the martini!

Linda Thornton

Linda Thornton

Feb 01, 2019

Have enjoyed every monthly kit I’ve received. Looking forward to the new kit!!

Shannon Howell

Shannon Howell

Feb 01, 2019

Such a fun card, Michelle! This is going to be another great kit!!

Helen

Helen

Feb 01, 2019

A simple and beautiful card Michelle. The kit looks fabulous.

Kim

Kim

Feb 01, 2019

I really love this

Felicity McFerrin

Felicity McFerrin

Feb 01, 2019

Looks like a very useful set. Will be appropriate for lots of different occasions.

Patti R

Patti R

Feb 01, 2019

Let the Good Times roll!!!

Karin

Karin

Feb 01, 2019

Oh my goodness! What a fun image she is! And, the font from the deco sentiments stamps looks so classy!

Charlene Arrington

Charlene Arrington

Feb 01, 2019

What a lovely lady!!!!!! Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit!!!!

Michele Lourenço

Michele Lourenço

Feb 01, 2019

So very swanky! Can’t wait for the full reveal.

Cindy Johnson

Cindy Johnson

Feb 01, 2019

Just lovely!

Cecilia Mohney

Cecilia Mohney

Feb 01, 2019

I have never been so excited about a kit! I love this Art Deco look and love the colors you chose for your pretty lady!

Nicole Nardi

Nicole Nardi

Feb 01, 2019

Beautiful and elegant.

Sharon Young

Sharon Young

Feb 01, 2019

Stunning!

Leah D'Auria

Leah D'Auria

Feb 01, 2019

Oooh, I’m so intrigued by this kit and can’t wait for the full reveal. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous card!

Diane K McCracken

Diane K McCracken

Feb 01, 2019

Lovely card! Can’t wait to get this kit!! Love Hero Arts!

Jesusa Tan

Jesusa Tan

Feb 01, 2019

wow roaring 20s… how exciting i can’t wait…

Joyce Soo Hoo

Joyce Soo Hoo

Feb 01, 2019

A clean and simple card. Fabulous.

JoAnneR

JoAnneR

Feb 01, 2019

Everything about this card is stunning. I am so excited about the new kit this Monday.

Kathy Wills

Kathy Wills

Feb 01, 2019

Very nice, I’m looking forward to seeing the kit.

Juana Vega

Juana Vega

Feb 01, 2019

Nice looking lady, so elegant in blue. Love the look.

Lonya Mathys

Lonya Mathys

Feb 01, 2019

very nice card. The lady is beautiful and the black line really draws your attention to her.

BLUE STANLEY

BLUE STANLEY

Feb 01, 2019

What a beautiful elegant lady. This is a great stamp. I have ideas already for a great card for my group of friends. Can’t wait.

Lynn

Lynn

Feb 01, 2019

This was meant to be……..my favorite alcoholic beverage…..dirty vodka martini!!

Michelle Varol

Michelle Varol

Feb 01, 2019

Wow… stunning – I can’t wait for this kit!

Mandi Chau

Mandi Chau

Feb 01, 2019

Very clean and beautiful card! Thank you for sharing.

Maureen Murphy

Maureen Murphy

Feb 01, 2019

This reminds me of a scene out of a F. Scott Fitzgerald novel!

Lynn O'Sullivan

Lynn O'Sullivan

Feb 01, 2019

The lady has style. An era of style that is my style. Looking so forward to this kit.

Evette Rodriguez

Evette Rodriguez

Feb 01, 2019

The fur is fantastic! How did you get this effect?

Angela Jennings

Angela Jennings

Feb 01, 2019

I just adore all things “deco” from a time that I feel I have lived!

Amy H

Amy H

Feb 01, 2019

Classy!

Janet Dand

Janet Dand

Feb 01, 2019

I just love the theme of this kit! Can’t wait for the full reveal!

Abby

Abby

Feb 01, 2019

Absolutely love it already!! Excited to see what the rest of the kit entails!!

Joan Bardee

Joan Bardee

Feb 01, 2019

you colored this image beautifully!!!

Leanne in Cali

Leanne in Cali

Feb 01, 2019

So fun! Love this lady, great card!!

Machell

Machell

Feb 01, 2019

I’m excited for this months kit!

Diana Wearley

Diana Wearley

Feb 01, 2019

Beautiful card! I am so excited to see the rest of the kit!

KerrynM

KerrynM

Feb 01, 2019

Absolutely stunning.

Yanil A.

Yanil A.

Feb 01, 2019

I love it! #SoClassy

Sherri Lang

Sherri Lang

Feb 01, 2019

Beautiful card. Love the simple elegance of this card. Can’t wait to see the whole kit.

Lorna Tyndall

Lorna Tyndall

Feb 01, 2019

Love the image! I can think a number of cards I would like to make with this.

Stephanie Bowles

Stephanie Bowles

Feb 01, 2019

I’m so excited to get my first kit.

Anita Townsend

Anita Townsend

Feb 01, 2019

Elegant card. Very nice.

Kirsty Vittetoe

Kirsty Vittetoe

Feb 01, 2019

Beautiful card…love it!!!!

Bonnie Jean McKenzie

Bonnie Jean McKenzie

Feb 01, 2019

Beautiful, I love a variety of stamp and Dies. This card is simple and mostly elegant. I love this card.

Vikki H

Vikki H

Feb 01, 2019

Very pretty and unlike anything in my stash now.

Cheri

Cheri

Feb 01, 2019

Fantastic card! I love the Art Deco look…….very chic! I know lots of people who would love this card! Can’t wait to see the full Release!

Lore

Lore

Feb 01, 2019

Lovely! So elegant. Can’t wait for the kit.

Kimberly McField

Kimberly McField

Feb 01, 2019

This kit looks interesting and like it will be different than other products I own, which is wonderful!

Shari Britton

Shari Britton

Feb 01, 2019

i LOVE THE LADY IN THE HAT. I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT ELSE IS IN THE KIT.

Anne Furth Snelgrove

Anne Furth Snelgrove

Feb 01, 2019

Love, love, love this card. A group of my friends and I have a martini club and this IS going to be the invitation to our next meeting. The copic coloring is beautiful and the entire set seems intriguing. That 20s style is so classic.

Kirsten Freye Sykes

Kirsten Freye Sykes

Feb 01, 2019

Love the Art Deco theme. Nice clean card.

Bo

Bo

Feb 01, 2019

This kit looks like this will be so elegant and so much fun.

Carla Hundley

Carla Hundley

Feb 01, 2019

Lovely stamping and
love the inking behind
the stamp. The card is
so pretty
.
Carla from Utah

Robin Chartier

Robin Chartier

Feb 01, 2019

This is so elegant!

Deb Selby

Deb Selby

Feb 01, 2019

I am liking what I have seen so far!

Ann

Ann

Feb 01, 2019

Simply elegant.

Shelley

Shelley

Feb 01, 2019

Love the card…tres chic!

Deb

Deb

Feb 01, 2019

Lovely.

Casimira Rodriguez

Casimira Rodriguez

Feb 01, 2019

As a newcomer to the monthly kit I’ve enjoyed every kit. Every kit has been original, interesting, and fun. February ‘s kit “Deco Art” has me anticipating my creative imagination. I can’t wait!!😁

Samantha stone

Samantha stone

Feb 01, 2019

Simple elegance at its best. Love this card

Laurie Soffa

Laurie Soffa

Feb 01, 2019

Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit! Beautiful

Marsha Stehle

Marsha Stehle

Feb 01, 2019

Fabulous card! Simple but gorgeous!!

Katherine Briggs

Katherine Briggs

Feb 01, 2019

Love the clean look on this card. Beautiful. :)

Amy Lombardo

Amy Lombardo

Feb 01, 2019

This card is so elegant. Fun card to send to friends!

Bev Stantz

Bev Stantz

Feb 01, 2019

Love the simplicity.

Carolyn

Carolyn

Feb 01, 2019

Oh, this is such a classic. I love this!

Brandy Duncan

Brandy Duncan

Feb 01, 2019

Love this. I’m a sucker for stamps of people. This is so unique.

Judy meyer

Judy meyer

Feb 01, 2019

Beautiful! I love your coloring and the elegant simplicity of your card.

Linda Maxfield

Linda Maxfield

Feb 01, 2019

Nice card. Can’t wait to see the rest of the set!

Donna J Billingsley

Donna J Billingsley

Feb 01, 2019

OH…now this looks interesting. I’m in LOVE with this card as well as day 1’s card. Thanks for the peeks!

Yvonne Stein

Yvonne Stein

Feb 01, 2019

An Art Deco kit will be great! I love it!

Janie Sirak

Janie Sirak

Feb 01, 2019

This looks like a great kit. A new look at things. I adore this stamp of the woman
Enjoying a martini with olives!!

Elaine Harrison Lane

Elaine Harrison Lane

Feb 01, 2019

My gal pals will love the cards I make! Nice!

Toni L

Toni L

Feb 01, 2019

Like the idea of having some stamps and accessories that focus on the art deco period—lots of opportunities for some great cards and projects! Thanks.

Diane C

Diane C

Feb 01, 2019

Great card! I’m getting the 1920’s vibe!
Love it! Too excited for this kit!

Sheri D

Sheri D

Feb 01, 2019

Oh what a fun kit so far. I love the art deco look and will have fun playing with them. Loving the sneak peeks!!

Kim T

Kim T

Feb 01, 2019

Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit. Love Art Deco.

Lindar C

Lindar C

Feb 01, 2019

I sense a Roaring 20’s theme!

Becca Yahrling

Becca Yahrling

Feb 01, 2019

This is so lovely and elegant. This is going to be an elegant kit.

Diana Morrison

Diana Morrison

Feb 01, 2019

Love it so far, can’t wait to see the rest of the kit.

Diane

Diane

Feb 01, 2019

what a simple and elegant card.

Cheryl Fleetwood

Cheryl Fleetwood

Feb 01, 2019

You make me love Art Deco

Julia Piccard-Naughton

Julia Piccard-Naughton

Feb 01, 2019

I love the simplicity of this card!!! Gorgeous!!

Sheri Weems

Sheri Weems

Feb 01, 2019

That is one classy card! Just lovely!

Cristina Wu

Cristina Wu

Feb 01, 2019

I love this card and the lady image. Although it has been two cards so far, I am already liking the theme.

lee

lee

Feb 01, 2019

Stunning card!

Joni Mastronardi

Joni Mastronardi

Feb 01, 2019

Love this lovely lady, excited for the February kit.

leslie mcdermott

leslie mcdermott

Feb 01, 2019

Clean and simple…..cha ching!

Celeste Cassino

Celeste Cassino

Feb 01, 2019

I am so excited about an Art Deco themed kit. I can already think of several people I will make cards for!

Teddie Newhouse

Teddie Newhouse

Feb 01, 2019

I like the way you colored her. The angled black strip is just what it needed. Well done!

Amy Vitriani

Amy Vitriani

Feb 01, 2019

Adorable card! I’m loving what I’m seeing from the new kit!

Leslie Pierson

Leslie Pierson

Feb 01, 2019

This card is so classic. The women with the martini priceless. I love the color of the hat it pops off of the page.

Pamella Albright

Pamella Albright

Feb 01, 2019

So elegant! Looking forward to seeing the whole kit !

Jodi Warren

Jodi Warren

Feb 01, 2019

Very subtle but brilliant card, great job. Love the look of the word stamp. Fits perfectly with the theme of this description and ambiance.

Michelle Brown

Michelle Brown

Feb 01, 2019

Wow, what a cute card! I just love your coloring – so much texture in her fur wrap.

Barbara-Jean

Barbara-Jean

Feb 01, 2019

Quite dramatic! Great spirit there!

Brenda

Brenda

Feb 01, 2019

Cute card!

Karen L Hetherington

Karen L Hetherington

Feb 01, 2019

I love this card ! Lovely image.

Kathy A

Kathy A

Feb 01, 2019

Very elegant and clean.

Laurie Meier

Laurie Meier

Feb 01, 2019

Understated elegance! What a perfect card. Thanks for the inspiration.

Thersha Lewis

Thersha Lewis

Feb 01, 2019

Grown and sexy card! I love the Art Deco feel as well!!!

Deborah Kaye

Deborah Kaye

Feb 01, 2019

Beautiful card! Your coloring is fabulous!

GabriellaB

GabriellaB

Feb 01, 2019

Oh my gosh, I love the 20’s

Kailash

Kailash

Feb 01, 2019

Love this gorgeous CAS design!

Jo Ann Weiss

Jo Ann Weiss

Feb 01, 2019

This set looks like it’s going to be “the cat’s pajamas” ~ loving it so far, show me MORE!!!

Carol

Carol

Feb 01, 2019

Oh this is looking like a good kit. Love the simplicity of the card. Very effective. X

Ana

Ana

Feb 01, 2019

Beautiful!!

Beth Canary-Lee

Beth Canary-Lee

Feb 01, 2019

Can’t wait to see the new monthly kit! Love your card, so simple but stunning! Thanks for sharing your creative card idea with us.

Darylene Foster

Darylene Foster

Feb 01, 2019

Love how you grounded the image with a piece of card stock. Beautiful work.

Susan King

Susan King

Feb 01, 2019

Oh la la! Fur, Martini and hats! So excited for this month’s MMHA!!!!

JANNA DOYSCHER

JANNA DOYSCHER

Feb 01, 2019

LOVING the art deco style of this set. Can’t wait to see all of it!

Debbie McKelvey

Debbie McKelvey

Feb 01, 2019

Great card, love it! I can’t wait to get this set!

Jacqueline Smith

Jacqueline Smith

Feb 01, 2019

Love the whole deco feeling, can’t wait to see the rest of the kit!

Dana

Dana

Feb 01, 2019

Interesting!

Tess Redel

Tess Redel

Feb 01, 2019

Awesome job Michelle! I love this 1920’s glam look. You colored it perfectly!

Cheryl Phillips

Cheryl Phillips

Feb 01, 2019

All I have seen so far is great!! I think I will be combining this kit with the last one!

Kathy S

Kathy S

Feb 01, 2019

She is so pretty. A CAS card with lots of class. Thanks for sharing.

Cindy C.

Cindy C.

Feb 01, 2019

Oh my, what an elegant CAS design!

Joy Smith

Joy Smith

Feb 01, 2019

A set I know I will be excited to have…….I love the art deco stamps

Margie Manis

Margie Manis

Feb 01, 2019

love, love, love it!

Darlene

Darlene

Feb 01, 2019

This card has a lot of class!! Thank you Michelle!

Natalie Winterstein

Natalie Winterstein

Feb 01, 2019

So elegant! Love it!

Debroh

Debroh

Feb 01, 2019

The Roaring Twenties are alive and well…. such an elegant time. Thank you!

Karen Berry

Karen Berry

Feb 01, 2019

Love the vintage look of this card. Just how simple it is colored too. Thank you for the opportunity. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Louise Horner

Louise Horner

Feb 01, 2019

Love the coloring on the lady! Wishing she wasn’t holding anything.

Kay Spangler

Kay Spangler

Feb 01, 2019

Just gorgeous!

Mateja P

Mateja P

Feb 01, 2019

Cheers, Michelle! Love her. It’s a fun, CAS and elegant card at the same time. Awesome!

Marcela

Marcela

Feb 01, 2019

I love it! It’s simple, elegant and chic. The coloring is perfect and I love how the blue ribbon on her hat stands out.

Jackie S

Jackie S

Feb 01, 2019

Your coloring is amazing! I love everything about this card. Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Elizabeth Dean

Elizabeth Dean

Feb 01, 2019

Love the vintage feel of this card.Beautiful card Michelle!

Claudia N

Claudia N

Feb 01, 2019

Stunning CAS card, the stippling on the wrap makes it look 3dimensional! Can’t wait for the full reveal.

Deneen Wilson

Deneen Wilson

Feb 01, 2019

Cant wait for the new set. My friends wiil love the Gatsby inspired cards on ours monthly Luncheons

Christine Hicks

Christine Hicks

Feb 01, 2019

Another beauty! I can’t wait to see this entire kit. Hero Arts kits are my favorite.

Myriam V

Myriam V

Feb 01, 2019

I love simple cards. Very well done!

Jessica

Jessica

Feb 01, 2019

Beautiful, crisp and clean design!

Karen Hale

Karen Hale

Feb 01, 2019

Beautiful, clean and classy!

CaroleRenn

CaroleRenn

Feb 01, 2019

Fantastic card! Looks like another fabulous kit!

Maureen Sheehan

Maureen Sheehan

Feb 01, 2019

Beautiful and stylish!

Jackie

Jackie

Feb 01, 2019

Wow, this will be an amazing kit! Thanks.