February My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #6 +Giveaway

Jessica Frost-Ballas

We are one sleep away from the release of the February My Monthly Hero Kit! The kit will be available Monday, February 4th at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Now let’s join Jess, who is sharing the final look at this fabulous kit!

Hello! Jess here and I've created trendy black and gold birthday card using the gorgeous Fancy Die included in the kit as well as a sentiment from one of the add-ons for this month's kit!

To start I die-cut the Fancy Die from black cardstock. I poked out all the pieces except the large center piece. On that large center piece I stamped the birthday sentiment from the add-on set with Versamark and heat-embossed it with gold embossing powder.

Then I adhered the die-cut frame to a piece of gold cardstock using our new Precision Glue! It's perfect when you need adhesive in tiny spaces! (It'll be available February 15th.) I placed a few acrylic blocks on top of the panel just to hold the die in place while it dried. Once it was totally dry I popped the sentiment panel into place with the same liquid adhesive and finished the card with a little black and gold confetti included in the kit. And that's it, quick and easy and you can change out the sentiment for a variety of occasions! ;) 

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!


  • Nicole AMANT

    your card looks so simple and though it is wonderfull ! I really love the colors you used. Thanks for sharing it with us.

  • Nicole AMANT

    your card looks so simple and though it is wonderfull ! I really love the colors you used. Thanks for sharing it with us.

  • Karen F.

    Beautiful card that you were able to put together so quickly. Each example shows just how versatile this die is!

  • Dana Parker

    I love this card. I am a huge fan of all Art Deco. I wish I could afford all the items in this release.

  • Daria

    Love your card, the contrast of color so art deco!

158 Responses

Nicole AMANT

Nicole AMANT

Feb 21, 2019

your card looks so simple and though it is wonderfull ! I really love the colors you used. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Nicole AMANT

Nicole AMANT

Feb 21, 2019

your card looks so simple and though it is wonderfull ! I really love the colors you used. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Karen F.

Karen F.

Feb 05, 2019

Beautiful card that you were able to put together so quickly. Each example shows just how versatile this die is!

Dana Parker

Dana Parker

Feb 04, 2019

I love this card. I am a huge fan of all Art Deco. I wish I could afford all the items in this release.

Daria

Daria

Feb 04, 2019

Love your card, the contrast of color so art deco!

Kaylene

Kaylene

Feb 04, 2019

Such a beautiful card. Love the fancy cut, and yet it is still simple.

Kaylene

Kaylene

Feb 04, 2019

Such a beautiful card. Love the fancy cut, and yet it is still simple.

Deborah Bryant

Deborah Bryant

Feb 04, 2019

Just saw what Jennifer McGuire did with this set! Amazing ! I want it!

Gail Davidson

Gail Davidson

Feb 04, 2019

Ooh, I love that there’s a birthday sentiment in that gorgeous font!

nancy f

nancy f

Feb 04, 2019

Great card and a fun kit!

Heather G.

Heather G.

Feb 04, 2019

I am so ecstatic for the color possibilities with this die cut set!

Karthikha Uday

Karthikha Uday

Feb 04, 2019

Lovely card! :)

Aggie

Aggie

Feb 04, 2019

This card is gorgeous! Looking forward to this kit!

Pamela Toriello

Pamela Toriello

Feb 04, 2019

Just LOVE that die! Clean and Simple!

Charlene Cisler

Charlene Cisler

Feb 04, 2019

This background die is stunning. I really like the idea of keeping the center in place instead of popping it out along with the rest. Such a simple idea that I wouldn’t have thought to do!

Lara Mosby

Lara Mosby

Feb 04, 2019

The kit looks so fun!

AnitaR

AnitaR

Feb 04, 2019

Love all the looks of this die.

Shari Czerwinski

Shari Czerwinski

Feb 04, 2019

I am so in love with this background die! Thanks for the giveaway!

Cindi Lynch

Cindi Lynch

Feb 04, 2019

I love this die and this card!

Rebecca J Hackett-Leas

Rebecca J Hackett-Leas

Feb 04, 2019

Love the colors and the era this artwork reflects

Ana

Ana

Feb 04, 2019

so pretty

Henriétte

Henriétte

Feb 04, 2019

Wow Jess, this is gorgeous. I love this awesome Frame Die. I would never thought of letting the center piece in to the die cut, great idea.
Thank you so much for this gorgeous inspiration with this fabulous Kit.

Kellie

Kellie

Feb 04, 2019

Gorgeous elegant card Jessica. 💜🇦🇺

Rowena

Rowena

Feb 04, 2019

I just love the simplicity of making a card with that cover die! This is going to be another sold-out kit …

K. Eley

K. Eley

Feb 04, 2019

What a stunning last peek!! This has me so excited. I have papers that I can’t wait to use with this die!! So excited for the full reveal! Have a feeling I’m going to be drooling over the add-ons!

lee

lee

Feb 04, 2019

I love your fabulous card!

Beth Merrill

Beth Merrill

Feb 04, 2019

Simple equals elegant in my book! This is a beautiful card!

Dot Tucker

Dot Tucker

Feb 04, 2019

The color combination is so great, your sample helped me come up with new ideas. An avid paper crafter !

Dot Tucker

Dot Tucker

Feb 04, 2019

Your choice of placement, color is a great eye catcher. Just love paper crafting, relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you ! !

HeatherDG

HeatherDG

Feb 04, 2019

Such a fun and versatile card! Can’t wait to see the kit in its entirety!!

Kim Johnson

Kim Johnson

Feb 04, 2019

This background die is wonderful!

Jenny Kihlberg

Jenny Kihlberg

Feb 04, 2019

Gold and black are one of my favourite colour combos. I love how you kept the middle cut out to use as a centrepiece. It really shows how versatile this die is. Can’t wait for my kit!!

Kim Johnson

Kim Johnson

Feb 04, 2019

I love the Deco feel of these sneak peeks, can’t wait to see the kit!

Krystal Showalter

Krystal Showalter

Feb 04, 2019

Your card is so bold and striking. I just love it!

Leslie Birdsall

Leslie Birdsall

Feb 04, 2019

Love your card! I can’t wait to see the rest of the kit!

Sandy Small

Sandy Small

Feb 04, 2019

The gold and black used with the new background die is very eye-catching! I am excited to see the entire kit!

Phoebe Karr

Phoebe Karr

Feb 04, 2019

Such a nice clean card!

Sherry Olson

Sherry Olson

Feb 04, 2019

Love this card. Simple but elegant

Leanne in Cali

Leanne in Cali

Feb 04, 2019

Love the colors in this! Great new kit!!

Felicity McFerrin

Felicity McFerrin

Feb 04, 2019

Simple and graphic—any very adaptable.

Michele

Michele

Feb 04, 2019

Loved the color combination and simple card layout!

Marianna

Marianna

Feb 04, 2019

Elegant card. Looking forward to the full kit reveal!

Stacey Kowbel

Stacey Kowbel

Feb 03, 2019

Fabulous card! Such a great colour combo!

Diana Wearley

Diana Wearley

Feb 03, 2019

A fun and bright but easy card! Thank you for sharing!!

Miriam Prantner

Miriam Prantner

Feb 03, 2019

Just so bold and graphic. Love this!

candgmomb

candgmomb

Feb 03, 2019

Very elegant, I can’t wait to order this kit!

Debbie Rumpza

Debbie Rumpza

Feb 03, 2019

What a beautiful and bright card!

Janet Wise

Janet Wise

Feb 03, 2019

All these gorgeous sneak peaks!! Shows just how gorgeous and versitile these Hero Arts kits can be. From CAS to extravegant and alluring. Simply amazing and the design team nails it every time!!! Beautiful card Jessica!! Tfs

Claudia N

Claudia N

Feb 03, 2019

How classy!! Beautiful card!

Jodi Warren

Jodi Warren

Feb 03, 2019

Great card. Can’t wait to see the rest of this kit and the add ons. Come on Monday! Who really wants Mondays to hurry up?

Jackie S

Jackie S

Feb 03, 2019

Love the black and gold look you created. Can see myself using this idea! Thanks

Jessica Kerr

Jessica Kerr

Feb 03, 2019

This die is my fave!

Lori Poffenroth

Lori Poffenroth

Feb 03, 2019

Simple and stunning. I love this fancy die.

Karrie Lasater

Karrie Lasater

Feb 03, 2019

Beautiful card! Thank you for the pointer on the new adhesive. Looking forward to this release.

Elizabeth Dean

Elizabeth Dean

Feb 03, 2019

Great card! Can’t wait to see the reveal tomorrow!

Anne

Anne

Feb 03, 2019

Sophisticated simplicity! Great card..

Myriam V

Myriam V

Feb 03, 2019

Simple and elegant.

Valerie

Valerie

Feb 03, 2019

This die is just so elegant and versatile!!! I can’t wait!

Aileen Ryan

Aileen Ryan

Feb 03, 2019

Just love this card in yellow and black. Can see so much potential for this die cut design. Stunning creation Jessica.

Pamella Albright

Pamella Albright

Feb 03, 2019

Just love the art deco background: it looks great with the sentiment!

Karen Berry

Karen Berry

Feb 03, 2019

That die is so awesome! Can’t wait to see the whole card kit. Thanks for the opportunity!

Geri Stuart

Geri Stuart

Feb 03, 2019

Love how you changed just one small part to make a totally different look! I don’t know if I should go to bed or wait for tomorrow to arrive to see the whole thing!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari)

Linda W. (ScrappinBari)

Feb 03, 2019

Just love what you did with that die cut – gorgeous in the rich black on the gold!!

Marsha Stehle

Marsha Stehle

Feb 03, 2019

Fabulous card! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the kit.

Thersha Lewis

Thersha Lewis

Feb 03, 2019

This is stunning.Love how simple the construction reads but it looks so elegant and time consuming.

Celeste Cassino

Celeste Cassino

Feb 03, 2019

Very nice!! All the possible color combos using this die are running through my head. You could go glamorous, tropical, classical…etc…

SarahC

SarahC

Feb 03, 2019

That die is so eye catching and versatile. Striking card!

Leslie McDermott

Leslie McDermott

Feb 03, 2019

Another beauty! The die makes such a bold statement!

Robin McGhee

Robin McGhee

Feb 03, 2019

This is a beautiful card! Love the die & the emblishments used to make this card from the February kit!

Kirsty Vittetoe

Kirsty Vittetoe

Feb 03, 2019

Fabulous design! Love the stunning colors!

Dee Earnshaw

Dee Earnshaw

Feb 03, 2019

Gorgeous work😊

Helen

Helen

Feb 03, 2019

Love the simple black and gold of this. Beautiful card Jess

Amy Lombardo

Amy Lombardo

Feb 03, 2019

I really like this card. I’m always looking for masculine ideas

Julie L

Julie L

Feb 03, 2019

Beautiful card. The font designs on these sentiments are well-designed.

Jodi

Jodi

Feb 03, 2019

Black and gold, how roaring twenties apropos!

Beverly Robinson

Beverly Robinson

Feb 03, 2019

Simple and stunning card. The die lends itself to so many different designs. Can’t wait to play.

Michelle Varol

Michelle Varol

Feb 03, 2019

Oooh.. nice

Denise Terry

Denise Terry

Feb 03, 2019

I love the fonts used for the Happy birthday sentiment. Gorgeous combination and great card Jess!

GLenda M Sultan

GLenda M Sultan

Feb 03, 2019

Precision glue? That’ may be the answer to my wishes. No matter which glue I try,. I make a mess especially with black paper. That die pops with your choice of gold & black.

Cecilia Mohney

Cecilia Mohney

Feb 03, 2019

I love the simple elegance of this card! So beautiful. I love that frame so much!

Becca Yahrling

Becca Yahrling

Feb 03, 2019

Very nice! And perfect for a guy or gal, which I like.

Kathy A

Kathy A

Feb 03, 2019

Just the big die alone gives a lot towards a card. Very nice.

Mirella

Mirella

Feb 03, 2019

I’m always on the lookout for a good birthday stamp. I can’t wait to see the kit and equally excited for the add-ons! Something tells me this one is going to sell out fast.

Golda

Golda

Feb 03, 2019

This is very nice.

Teddie Newhouse

Teddie Newhouse

Feb 03, 2019

Such a simple and elegant card. Thank you Jess!

Martha Berry

Martha Berry

Feb 03, 2019

Such an elegant card in black and gold! This would make a smashing 50th wedding anniversary card, too. So many wonderful ideas from the design team. So excited to receive my kit.

Cheryl Phillips

Cheryl Phillips

Feb 03, 2019

Can’t wait to use that die! Lovely card.

Mindy Drummond

Mindy Drummond

Feb 03, 2019

Gorgeous card Jess!! This amazing kit, add-ons, AND new Precision Glue??!! My February “craft budget” is all going to #HeroArts lol and I love it :)
(mardy14@bellsouth.net)

Cha Lion

Cha Lion

Feb 03, 2019

Simple and remarkable card! Thanks for sharing!

Kristy James

Kristy James

Feb 03, 2019

Beautiful card!,

karenajo

karenajo

Feb 03, 2019

This wonderful die is so versatile – love how you cut in black and left the center piece in place for the sentiment! Looks like a great kit! Thanks for sharing !

Melissa Ringnalda

Melissa Ringnalda

Feb 03, 2019

Love the black and good combo and using this as a birthday card.

Vicki Groe

Vicki Groe

Feb 03, 2019

Love this die! It can be used with so many types of cards.

Janet Dand

Janet Dand

Feb 03, 2019

Really beautiful Art Deco card. Someone will really enjoy this birthday card!

Sue D

Sue D

Feb 03, 2019

Very pretty in black and gold.

Juana Vega

Juana Vega

Feb 03, 2019

Nice and very elegant card. The die cut is looking very nice with this sentiment. Loving this kit!

Kelsey Thomas

Kelsey Thomas

Feb 03, 2019

Love the black and gold color combination.

Deb Selby

Deb Selby

Feb 03, 2019

This kit is going to be awesome

Kimberly T.

Kimberly T.

Feb 03, 2019

Nice card! Can’t wait to see the full kit!

Leslie pierson

Leslie pierson

Feb 03, 2019

The card is a stunner it jumps right off the page. BEAUTIFUL!!! Wow is all that can be said!

Anne Snelgrove

Anne Snelgrove

Feb 03, 2019

Beautiful card and right up my alley! Quick and easy but elegant. I think I will need to get the add on with the sentiments. That typeface for the birthday greeting is lovely and one can never have too many birthday greetings.

Joy Smith

Joy Smith

Feb 03, 2019

Nice layout……..good for any type of greeting card…..center is a nice place to place greeting….it will really stand out. Can’t wait til tomorrow to see the whole kit……keep those wonderful kits coming.

Kati

Kati

Feb 03, 2019

This is a gorgeous die and showcasing it with the golden yellow background really sets it off!!! This is a beautiful card — perhaps for my mother who was born in 1922!! Thanks for sharing!!

Cristina Wu

Cristina Wu

Feb 03, 2019

I am really liking the sentiments as well as the fonts of the sentiments. Very vibrant yellow as a contrast with black. Nice!

Bo

Bo

Feb 03, 2019

The design are just so versatile. Can dress it up or make it casual. Love it!

Barbara-Jean

Barbara-Jean

Feb 03, 2019

How clever to leave that center piece in! Simple to make, yet striking!

Laurie Meier

Laurie Meier

Feb 03, 2019

Beautiful birthday card! Can’t wait to see the full kit tomorrow!!

Lisa Says

Lisa Says

Feb 03, 2019

Beautiful card ! And I love the confettis !

Marianne

Marianne

Feb 03, 2019

Bold and beautiful!

Machell

Machell

Feb 03, 2019

Oh my!! I love this die so much!

Darlene

Darlene

Feb 03, 2019

Another beautiful card using the fancy die. Happy birthday font is awesome.

Karen Ba

Karen Ba

Feb 03, 2019

I love the black and gold!

Lauren Z.

Lauren Z.

Feb 03, 2019

Now that’s a birthday card I’d like to receive! I love the black and gold, so classy!

Lena Knutsson

Lena Knutsson

Feb 03, 2019

Love it!!

Joni Mastronardi

Joni Mastronardi

Feb 03, 2019

I love love love this die! Fabulous card.

Pai

Pai

Feb 03, 2019

Love this! so striking with the black and gold!

Ute

Ute

Feb 03, 2019

wow… how amazing… :) Thanks for sharing.

Dana

Dana

Feb 03, 2019

Awesome! I love the card! So many possibilities using this die!

Lisa Moline

Lisa Moline

Feb 03, 2019

Love the die cut background so much! It really looks great on gold (but what doesn’t)! Love the card!

Breina Burgin

Breina Burgin

Feb 03, 2019

Such a lovely card!

Madeline L

Madeline L

Feb 03, 2019

Cute card! Looking forward to trying the new glue.

Cynthia Cole

Cynthia Cole

Feb 03, 2019

Lovely card with this cool die!

Kathy Smullen

Kathy Smullen

Feb 03, 2019

This looks awesome, love the left in piece to add the greeting. I don’t think you could make a bad card with this set. Thanks for sharing.

Catherine

Catherine

Feb 03, 2019

The die makes the complicated geometric design easy and so attractive. The font on HAPPY is so retro cool.

Mar-Lyn

Mar-Lyn

Feb 03, 2019

So beautiful in its simplicity!

Chrissy E

Chrissy E

Feb 03, 2019

Lovely, Jess!

Gail Davidson

Gail Davidson

Feb 03, 2019

Ooh, I love that there’s a birthday sentiment in that gorgeous font!

Vikki H

Vikki H

Feb 03, 2019

Love the drama of gold and black!

MaryAnn

MaryAnn

Feb 03, 2019

This kit looks like it’s gonna be so much fun! Love your card and the colors you used!

marylouh

marylouh

Feb 03, 2019

The colors are kind of spooky.
Good for halloween.
Love this die.
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Teri S.

Teri S.

Feb 03, 2019

So striking Jessica! This Art deco frame would be so versatile to own. I’m really loving what I see in this kit so far. I really like the dresses & hat styles of the 20’s.

Karen Nelson

Karen Nelson

Feb 03, 2019

I love the color combination of this card. Simple but elegant.

Kailash

Kailash

Feb 03, 2019

Elegant and beautiful card design!

Rachel Walton

Rachel Walton

Feb 03, 2019

I can see this kit will make lots of elegant cards.

Barb Ford

Barb Ford

Feb 03, 2019

Beautiful card!

Annette Gordon

Annette Gordon

Feb 03, 2019

I love how with 1 simple die and a stamp that you can create such a stunning look. Amazing Jess.

Natalie Winterstein

Natalie Winterstein

Feb 03, 2019

Lovely!

Leah D'Auria

Leah D'Auria

Feb 03, 2019

Gorgeous! Looks like this will be so versatile.

Sherri Lang

Sherri Lang

Feb 03, 2019

Love this fancy die. Makes a beautiful card. Can’t wait to see the kit!

Deneen wilson

Deneen wilson

Feb 03, 2019

SIT AND ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
Great presentation.

Bessie

Bessie

Feb 03, 2019

I love your subtle background and your color combination! I really love the dies!

Kristine Reeves

Kristine Reeves

Feb 03, 2019

Love the bold black on bright colors!

Shelley

Shelley

Feb 03, 2019

Another pretty card. I struggle with making cards suitable for men and this is another one in this Here Countdown that would do just nicely.

Arianna Barbara

Arianna Barbara

Feb 03, 2019

Beautiful layout!!! Great card!!!

Eleen

Eleen

Feb 03, 2019

Checking in before release day to get the timing right. Loving the die and what I can see of the stamps.

Toni L

Toni L

Feb 03, 2019

This card is stunning—the black and yellow with that die-cut is terrific. Can hardly wait for the rest of this kit to be revealed.

Toni L

Toni L

Feb 03, 2019

This card is stunning—the black and yellow with that die-cut is terrific. Can hardly wait for the rest of this kit to be revealed.

Kimberly McField

Kimberly McField

Feb 03, 2019

I love this fancy die and can think of many different ways to use it. I can’t wait to see the new kit!

Deneen wilson

Deneen wilson

Feb 03, 2019

Great presentation. The use of color and the die gives the anticipation of a show/movie to begin. Sit back and enjoy the show. Nice work!!!

Stephanie Z

Stephanie Z

Feb 03, 2019

This die has a great art deco look – love your card :)

Joyce Soo Hoo

Joyce Soo Hoo

Feb 03, 2019

I am glad you uses this die for birthday . Nice. Thanks Jessica.

Darlene

Darlene

Feb 03, 2019

Thanks Jess. That is one gorgeous die. The theme will pair nicely with fern botanical stamps – Great Gadsby it’s going to be fun!

Jane Mcbee

Jane Mcbee

Feb 03, 2019

I love the fancy die in this kit. The lettering is just gorgeous.

Margery C

Margery C

Feb 03, 2019

Love your card. Beautiful use of the background die.

Janna Doyscher

Janna Doyscher

Feb 03, 2019

Great card! This is shaping up to be an amazing kit.

Liz

Liz

Feb 03, 2019

Nicely done. The colors are great!

Karen Hale

Karen Hale

Feb 03, 2019

Stunning card design and so classy!

Jackie

Jackie

Feb 03, 2019

Can’t wait to see the new kit!