February My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #3 + Giveaway

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Hello and welcome back to the countdown to the release of the February My Monthly Hero kit! Mark you calendars -- release day is coming up on Monday, February 3 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Now let's join Caly for another lovely sneak peek!

Hi, Friends! Welcome to today's countdown to the next My Monthly Hero kit! This month's theme is birthdays and we've got festive images to celebrate anyone's big day.  

There is a background stamp to fill a page, but I decided to only color a few and use coordinating die cuts to create my scene today. I stamped the background stamp included in the kit and colored the images I wanted to use with Copic markers (BG11, BG13, BV00, BV02, BV04, BV08, RV10, RV11, RV13, RV14, Y18, YR16, YG07, YG09, E35).

To create my background, I masked off a section in the lower 1/3 of a blank card panel to ink-blend with Pool Party and Blue Raspberry Reactive Inks.  Then I splattered the section with water for interest and texture. Once the panel was dry, I removed the mask and began adhering my images.

After adhering my images, I added some white gel highlights and then stamped th sentiment in black. To finish, I trimmed my panel to mat my top-folding cardbase.

I hope you enjoyed today's project and are excited for the release of this kit on Monday! Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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

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  • Elaine H.

    I like the lovely simplicity.

  • SueB

    Love your colors to this sophisticated card.

  • Machele Evans

    Beautifully clean and simple look.

  • Christy Wagner

    Love the offset placement of the theme. Very pretty!

  • Barbara

    Caly,
    You knocked this one out of the park! So detailed, yet still sparse

326 Responses

Elaine H.

Elaine H.

Feb 03, 2020

I like the lovely simplicity.

SueB

SueB

Feb 03, 2020

Love your colors to this sophisticated card.

Machele Evans

Machele Evans

Feb 03, 2020

Beautifully clean and simple look.

Christy Wagner

Christy Wagner

Feb 03, 2020

Love the offset placement of the theme. Very pretty!

Barbara

Barbara

Feb 03, 2020

Caly,
You knocked this one out of the park! So detailed, yet still sparse

Charly

Charly

Feb 03, 2020

That blend is seamless! Beautiful work.

Luana Wilson

Luana Wilson

Feb 03, 2020

Lovely card.

Claudia Gatti

Claudia Gatti

Feb 03, 2020

I love and excited to see the whole kit. Hero arts is my favorite!

catharina

catharina

Feb 03, 2020

New food for thought. I loved the way you spent more time with the background vs coloring the cake. awesome!!

terri

terri

Feb 03, 2020

This kits is stunning! The flowers are beautiful and can be used for so many occasions.

Gail Fort

Gail Fort

Feb 03, 2020

Absolutely lovely card!

Toni F

Toni F

Feb 03, 2020

Love the background for the cake. Puts a special highlight for the subject.

Stephanie Zilmer

Stephanie Zilmer

Feb 03, 2020

A different look using the same stamps – always great to see what you can do with stamps :)

Patsy Armstead

Patsy Armstead

Feb 03, 2020

Another lovely creation. Thanks for sharing.

Hilde Larsen aka. Tindaloo

Hilde Larsen aka. Tindaloo

Feb 03, 2020

So very pretty this card! ♥

Cassie

Cassie

Feb 03, 2020

The light and soft colors really make this card beautiful!

tina z.

tina z.

Feb 03, 2020

perfect combination!

Karen L K

Karen L K

Feb 03, 2020

Very nice! The colors are really pretty and I like that background. The flowers look great with that cake.

Ann K.

Ann K.

Feb 03, 2020

Wow, looking forward to a versatile birthday set!

Joyce Soo Hoo

Joyce Soo Hoo

Feb 03, 2020

Clean and simple card. Nice. Love birthdays.

Anne ODonnell

Anne ODonnell

Feb 03, 2020

This card is so pretty and is a classic one layer card.

Anne ODonnell

Anne ODonnell

Feb 03, 2020

This card is so pretty and is a classic one layer card.

Vikki H

Vikki H

Feb 03, 2020

Such a sweet and delightful card!

Krystal Showalter

Krystal Showalter

Feb 03, 2020

Your card is so bright and cheery! Sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.

Joan Lighty

Joan Lighty

Feb 03, 2020

Love the card. Cake, balloons, flowers. What fun!

Joan Lighty

Joan Lighty

Feb 03, 2020

So exited to see the February card kit. The stamps and beautiful Copic markers will be just in time to do cards for my sister, granddaughter, stepdaughter, and son that all have birthdays in Feb. and March

Stacey Kowbel

Stacey Kowbel

Feb 03, 2020

Fabulous card! This kit looks fantastic!

Joan Lighty

Joan Lighty

Feb 03, 2020

So exited to see the February card kit. The stamps and beautiful Copic markers will be just in time to do cards for my sister, granddaughter, stepdaughter, and son that all have birthdays in Feb. and March

Joan Lighty

Joan Lighty

Feb 03, 2020

I am new to the Hero Arts monthly card kits and loved January. I have very few Copic markers and love love love the beautiful colors in the February kit.

Susan Prisbrey

Susan Prisbrey

Feb 03, 2020

This is such a fun clean card. I love how you did the background panel with the reactive inks. It really makes a statement and makes the cake, balloons and flowers stand out.

Jen Petersen

Jen Petersen

Feb 03, 2020

Beautiful card! I love the way you masked off a section to create it.

Susan Thompson

Susan Thompson

Feb 02, 2020

I would love to have this set in my group of heroarts stamps! I am an avid supporter of heroarts and I could do a lot with this set.

Judy Inukai

Judy Inukai

Feb 02, 2020

Super card. Thanks for the great details and including the Copics used.

valerie linn

valerie linn

Feb 02, 2020

Like the colors and script. Looking forward to the release!

Louise R.

Louise R.

Feb 02, 2020

Nice simple and clean look. Very lovely.

Amy Peyton

Amy Peyton

Feb 02, 2020

This looks like it’s going to be a super fun and versatile set! I can’t wait to see the whole kit and I absolutely love the aqua color you used for the background of this card.

Becky Hackett-Leas

Becky Hackett-Leas

Feb 02, 2020

Fantastic Birthday card! I’m very excited for the release tomorrow.

Carol Wortman

Carol Wortman

Feb 02, 2020

Simple yet elegant card, very pretty. The balloons seem to be floating off of the card. Very nice

Barbara Drake

Barbara Drake

Feb 02, 2020

Using water splash marks on backgrounds make it that much more lively! This kit looks amazing and so fun to work with!

Laura

Laura

Feb 02, 2020

Cute card

Nancy K

Nancy K

Feb 02, 2020

Turquoise color is great. I love your use of white space

Katie Coggins

Katie Coggins

Feb 02, 2020

Lovely card. I am excited for the mix of florals and birthday images

Kara Donato

Kara Donato

Feb 02, 2020

Love the cake!

Shannon

Shannon

Feb 02, 2020

Stunning!

Kelsey Thomas

Kelsey Thomas

Feb 02, 2020

This is so pretty!

Susy Ramirez

Susy Ramirez

Feb 02, 2020

Lovely birthday card! Beautiful ink blending background and coloring.

Kaylene

Kaylene

Feb 02, 2020

Such a pretty card. Love the blending and coloring.

Jodi Warren

Jodi Warren

Feb 02, 2020

Great Card and simple too. Love the layout. Can’t wait to see this kit.

Amy Saxon

Amy Saxon

Feb 02, 2020

I love the colors you used for your card, very beautiful 😊

Heather Mills

Heather Mills

Feb 02, 2020

Simple and beautiful! Love the adorable little balloons!

Marisela Delgado

Marisela Delgado

Feb 02, 2020

Lovely Caly, lovely card.

Janet Swanlady21

Janet Swanlady21

Feb 02, 2020

Beautiful and CAS. I love it!

Susan Petersen

Susan Petersen

Feb 02, 2020

Lovely

Cyndee S

Cyndee S

Feb 02, 2020

This looks like it will be a really versatile set. You always need birthday cards and it looks like you have cake, flowers, balloons, cupcakes. Looking forward to seeing the whole kit.

Denise Dolder

Denise Dolder

Feb 02, 2020

So pretty! I don’t think I’ve seen many (or any) birthday sets with florals. I love them put together!

Heidi Rees

Heidi Rees

Feb 02, 2020

Such a beautiful card Caly! I love the colors you used and the design!

Jennifer L.

Jennifer L.

Feb 02, 2020

Lovely card! I like the soft colors.

Lynn Gauthier

Lynn Gauthier

Feb 02, 2020

Awesome Card. Love the blending and that you can die cut individual pieces. Awesome!!!

Beth Merrill

Beth Merrill

Feb 02, 2020

I love the color palette in this card.I am excited to see the whole kit when it is released on Monday!

Florie Vega

Florie Vega

Feb 02, 2020

One of the cards I like the most because it’s simple, but well combinated and as most of the other cards that can be sent to either male or females.

Jessica Kerr

Jessica Kerr

Feb 02, 2020

Beautiful, clean, elegant design!

Crystal

Crystal

Feb 02, 2020

I really like all the florals we are seeing in the previews…so pretty!

Julia Grubel

Julia Grubel

Feb 02, 2020

The shading in those pink flowers are just perfect! I like the half white clean look

LaNell Taylor

LaNell Taylor

Feb 02, 2020

Simple but very eye catching card! Colors are lovely.

Joan

Joan

Feb 02, 2020

My kind of card! Beautifully designed. Thanks for sharing your talent.

Joanne Travis

Joanne Travis

Feb 02, 2020

Love this clean, crisp design. Such lovely stamps!

Kimberly Dorval

Kimberly Dorval

Feb 02, 2020

I love the way these colors go together. Simple but elegant.

Paula Haller

Paula Haller

Feb 02, 2020

Love the negative/white space design…really allows your beautifully blended section to pop.

Phoebe

Phoebe

Feb 02, 2020

Love your card. Nice color choices and great design!

Michele W

Michele W

Feb 02, 2020

Such a sweet card. I like the way you made the cake stand the same color as the background. Thanks for sharing!

Marilee DeMars

Marilee DeMars

Feb 02, 2020

That’s so lovely — the colors are amazing!

Tammy L Davis

Tammy L Davis

Feb 02, 2020

This card is gorgeous!

Maria

Maria

Feb 02, 2020

I Love Hero Arts. This card is just so beautiful. Thank You.

Kelly W.

Kelly W.

Feb 02, 2020

So, so pretty! Caly, this is such a beautiful card. Lovely colors, texture, and perfect design. The two balloons flying above are cute as ever!

Mateja M

Mateja M

Feb 02, 2020

Beautiful background for your focal point. Love that blue colour.

Joann N Barros

Joann N Barros

Feb 02, 2020

Fun technique!

Penny Klie

Penny Klie

Feb 02, 2020

Clean, simple and beautiful… like the band you created.

Robin Keith

Robin Keith

Feb 02, 2020

Love this card and I know I will love this kit!

Crystal Snedegar

Crystal Snedegar

Feb 02, 2020

I am loving the birthday cake stamp! It is adorable! Such a cool, clean card. Simple, and striking.

Beverly Lewis

Beverly Lewis

Feb 02, 2020

So cute how you inked the band and cut out images from the background stamp. It made for a really interesting card.

Cathy Sammis

Cathy Sammis

Feb 02, 2020

I like the simple, elegant design. The speckles on the background are pretty.

Golda

Golda

Feb 02, 2020

Oh, this is beautiful! Love the reactive inks and all the fun that can be had using them.

LBSue

LBSue

Feb 02, 2020

So dainty and pretty! Very nice!

Kellie Fernandez

Kellie Fernandez

Feb 02, 2020

Love Hero Arts!!!

Josmary Flores

Josmary Flores

Feb 02, 2020

This is very pretty.

Paula Schuessler

Paula Schuessler

Feb 02, 2020

Nice clean card. Love the reactive background.

Anna Sigga

Anna Sigga

Feb 02, 2020

Love it – the background is so pretty.

joyce mcintosh

joyce mcintosh

Feb 02, 2020

Beautiful card! Looks like another must have kit!

Susanbcards

Susanbcards

Feb 02, 2020

Beautiful birthday card!

Michele Hogarth

Michele Hogarth

Feb 02, 2020

Great clean and simple card your design could be mass produced in different colors for both masculine and feminine cards. Thanks so much for sharing your talents.

CherriB

CherriB

Feb 02, 2020

Wow – your colors just pop on this card! Very cute!

Patt H.

Patt H.

Feb 02, 2020

Love this card! The placement of the cake is unusual & interesting! Awesomeness!!

Arianna Barbara

Arianna Barbara

Feb 02, 2020

Beautiful birthday card!!!

Tracee McCallum

Tracee McCallum

Feb 02, 2020

love this, love how the cake is left pale while everything else is bright, really draws the eye right to it

Cindy White Bear

Cindy White Bear

Feb 02, 2020

I like that the background stamp has coordinating dies. I love background stamps but adding a coordinating die opens up so many opportunities.

Jaya More

Jaya More

Feb 02, 2020

Beautiful ink blending 💙 background…
It looks simple n elegant 😍😊

Ana

Ana

Feb 02, 2020

What a beautiful card! Can’t wait to see the whole kit

Jenny K

Jenny K

Feb 02, 2020

Love the bright fun colours! It’s very interesting to look at but still simple and stylish. Beautiful!

Patricia Brown

Patricia Brown

Feb 02, 2020

Very pretty! Thanks for the chance to win.

Lisa

Lisa

Feb 02, 2020

Pretty Birthday cards! can’t wait to see the card kit on Feb 3rd.

Kristine Reeves

Kristine Reeves

Feb 02, 2020

I’m a bit of a balloon-a-holic… just a bit…

Sherryl

Sherryl

Feb 01, 2020

A great job at coloring this card. Very nice card!

Zolane

Zolane

Feb 01, 2020

What a great card! I love the versatility of this kit ❤️

Rema DeLeeuw

Rema DeLeeuw

Feb 01, 2020

Love this card!

Ro

Ro

Feb 01, 2020

Beautiful, simple design. Love the color selections Classy and clean look.

3 Happy Critters

3 Happy Critters

Feb 01, 2020

Lovely card – clean and elegant. The colors are very pretty too.

Diane Zalusky

Diane Zalusky

Feb 01, 2020

Love how the background makes the stamped images pop.

Branka

Branka

Feb 01, 2020

Cake and flowers for someone’s birthday is always super cute combination. Classy and gorgeous!

Flo

Flo

Feb 01, 2020

Pretty card. Anyone would love to receive a card like it.

karenajo

karenajo

Feb 01, 2020

I like your very pretty and elegant card! Looks like a great kit!

Jackie S

Jackie S

Feb 01, 2020

Love the inked background, which makes the stamps pop. Great card!

Gail Anderson

Gail Anderson

Feb 01, 2020

Pretty card! Can always use another birthday set.

Sonja

Sonja

Feb 01, 2020

Love 💕 your card, loved the colors you used

Andrea B

Andrea B

Feb 01, 2020

Fantastic card! I’m always in need of new birthday stamps, and this kit looks like it will be great!

Nan Brown

Nan Brown

Feb 01, 2020

Super cute!

Janet Trapp

Janet Trapp

Feb 01, 2020

Very pretty! Love the way you used the reactive inks…
God bless!

Stef Perry

Stef Perry

Feb 01, 2020

Such a sweet card! Pretty birthday card design! I’m so looking forward to this release!

Sharon Gullikson

Sharon Gullikson

Feb 01, 2020

what a pretty cake. I like the piped icing!!

Bonnie M

Bonnie M

Feb 01, 2020

I love your card, it’s very pretty!

Debbie

Debbie

Feb 01, 2020

Love background stamps and dies. Can’t wait to see the kit.

Linda

Linda

Feb 01, 2020

This card is beautiful, love the simple flowers and the colors used.

Marlene Manzella

Marlene Manzella

Feb 01, 2020

Birthdays are my favorite way to celebrate everyone I love!

Kathryn Ladra

Kathryn Ladra

Feb 01, 2020

Such a sweet card. Great use of a variety of techniques

Sandra

Sandra

Feb 01, 2020

Wow, amazing! TFS

Michelle Montemurro

Michelle Montemurro

Feb 01, 2020

Another adorable card. So cute pretty colors.

Terrie D.

Terrie D.

Feb 01, 2020

What a pretty card! I love how you added the images over the pretty ink blended section of the background. :)

Jana Yeager

Jana Yeager

Feb 01, 2020

Love the simplicity of this card and the colors are beautiful and subtle!

JC

JC

Feb 01, 2020

This is so nice and dainty…and sweet. Lovely card.

Michelle Peckham

Michelle Peckham

Feb 01, 2020

So very pretty!

Pam Foy

Pam Foy

Feb 01, 2020

Such a great kit with wonderful versatility. Love the card!

Catherine

Catherine

Feb 01, 2020

Lovely composition – simple and elegant. Would be a delight to receive a card like this one.

KerrynM

KerrynM

Feb 01, 2020

Stunning card. Can’t wait to see the kit and add-ons

Stefanie

Stefanie

Feb 01, 2020

Those stamped images are beautiful!

Marianna

Marianna

Feb 01, 2020

So pretty! Can’t wait to see the full reveal

Mary in Wausau WI

Mary in Wausau WI

Feb 01, 2020

What a smile-invoking card! Looks like a great kit HA!

Jennifer  Rasnick

Jennifer Rasnick

Feb 01, 2020

Such a cheerful Birthday card! This is going to be an awesome kit!

Val

Val

Feb 01, 2020

What a great card. Love the little flowers. They really add to the card!

barbara lassiter

barbara lassiter

Feb 01, 2020

This is another beautiful card! I love the background and the white space you left, making the images pop out!

Dorothea Prouty

Dorothea Prouty

Feb 01, 2020

The cake looks good enough to eat!
Thank you the inspiration.

Jane Elliott

Jane Elliott

Feb 01, 2020

Very cute card, looks like I will finally have to purchase some Copic Markers

Lindarub

Lindarub

Feb 01, 2020

Beautiful card!

Martha Berry

Martha Berry

Feb 01, 2020

Love the soft look of this card! The reactive ink background is such a lovely color. The cake could be for anniversaries and weddings, too.

Stephanie B

Stephanie B

Feb 01, 2020

Such a pretty and light design. This kit looks like it will be a real workhorse, looking forward to the release on Monday!

Catherine L

Catherine L

Feb 01, 2020

Can’t wait to see the full kit! I love the pretty turquoise in this card.

Nikki S

Nikki S

Feb 01, 2020

That teal strip draws your eyes right in! I just adore this card. I have a hard time with clean and simple but I do admire that style!

Melissa Dingerson

Melissa Dingerson

Feb 01, 2020

Love ideas. Can’t wait to see the full kit.

Gil Vollrath

Gil Vollrath

Feb 01, 2020

I am a newbie to card making and so grateful for blogs like this to help expand my knowledge base (and stash). This card is gorgeous. Thank you for the share.

Anne-Laure B

Anne-Laure B

Feb 01, 2020

Simple and nice card for a birthday ! I like it ;)

Karen Chester

Karen Chester

Feb 01, 2020

The flowers and the cake are beautiful. Can’t wait to see the rest of my kit!!!

Sandy Small

Sandy Small

Feb 01, 2020

Nice card, I like the colors and how you created a panel to ground your images.

Deborah Cooper

Deborah Cooper

Feb 01, 2020

Lovely card! I can’t wait to see the full kit!

JoAnn Girimonte

JoAnn Girimonte

Feb 01, 2020

Love all the images. Beautiful card💕

Helen

Helen

Feb 01, 2020

Oooo! Your splotchy background is lovely! Very nice. Thank you for sharing the instructions, too. =)

Lyndi

Lyndi

Feb 01, 2020

Cute card, love the colors.

Erika Rusch

Erika Rusch

Feb 01, 2020

A simple but elegant card.

Susan Goodrow

Susan Goodrow

Feb 01, 2020

The card is so elegant your imagination can go wild with this months kit!

Patti Killen

Patti Killen

Feb 01, 2020

Who doesn’t love cake and flowers!! Can’t wait to see the new kit!

Melissa Martin

Melissa Martin

Feb 01, 2020

I love the masked off background and how the design pops because of its placement. Thanks for the inspiration!

Jo

Jo

Feb 01, 2020

The more I see of this kit the more I think I am going to love…. the colours are amazing. Love the flowers

Helen Potter

Helen Potter

Feb 01, 2020

Beautiful card. Love the images over the background

Sue Mackowey

Sue Mackowey

Feb 01, 2020

Love this card and directions. Can see me recreating it many times.

Rebecca

Rebecca

Feb 01, 2020

Lovely! There’s always another birthday that needs a card!

Virginia Ellison

Virginia Ellison

Feb 01, 2020

The birthday theme is going to be a good one. Always looking for good birthday stamps and die…. beautiful card….

Regina M Dziak

Regina M Dziak

Feb 01, 2020

I truly love this card! The layout and the colors are perfect for my eyes. I love that stamp set. The flowers are so simple and pretty, like wild wlowers.

Donna Hilker

Donna Hilker

Feb 01, 2020

Loving the Birthday theme! Can’t wait to see the kit.

Rebecca Attwood

Rebecca Attwood

Feb 01, 2020

Great card – love to see how to use the busy background image to make a more simple design.

Carolyn

Carolyn

Feb 01, 2020

Looking forward to the full kit reveal.Great card!

Kathy D.

Kathy D.

Feb 01, 2020

I always love anything birthday related! Can’t wait to see the entire kit!

Nanette Leiker

Nanette Leiker

Feb 01, 2020

Very nice birthday card. I especially like the way you brought the color about one third of the way onto the card! Thank you for sharing your techniques with us!

NCDonna

NCDonna

Feb 01, 2020

SO excited for this release! A background stamp? With dies for the elements on it? Can’t wait to see it!

Lynda L

Lynda L

Feb 01, 2020

gorgeous color combination- can’t wait to see rest of the kit!

Mary Holshouser

Mary Holshouser

Feb 01, 2020

No rule that says you have to use all of a stamp.
Looks great in a border. Wonderful card.
thanks for sharing
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Delores Oster

Delores Oster

Feb 01, 2020

Love the clean and simple card. This looks like the perfect kit for so many reasons.

Melissa Leftrick

Melissa Leftrick

Feb 01, 2020

Beautiful!!!

Michele

Michele

Feb 01, 2020

Awesome card!!!

Lindar C

Lindar C

Feb 01, 2020

Very pretty card, I need more birthday stash.

Amy Cooley

Amy Cooley

Feb 01, 2020

This is so pretty and feminine. Looks like a cute new kit.

Sharon Taylor

Sharon Taylor

Feb 01, 2020

Loving the colours you used for this card, especially the blue. Can’t wait to see more.

Rosemary D

Rosemary D

Feb 01, 2020

Love this clean and simple, but oh so sweet design!

cecilia mohney

cecilia mohney

Feb 01, 2020

I am so excited about this set! This card is simply beautiful!

Kimberly McField

Kimberly McField

Feb 01, 2020

This is such a beautiful and happy birthday card! I love the bright, blue stripe, too.

Kimberly T.

Kimberly T.

Feb 01, 2020

Very pretty card.

Toni L

Toni L

Feb 01, 2020

Love the reactive ink background—really sets off the images in the foreground. Terrific!

Becky Moore

Becky Moore

Feb 01, 2020

Such a sweet birthday card!

Tamra Barnes

Tamra Barnes

Feb 01, 2020

Looks amazing! Thanks for the inspiration!

Deneen Wilson

Deneen Wilson

Feb 01, 2020

Pretty on pink

Donna Rohwer

Donna Rohwer

Feb 01, 2020

I love the cake on it’s stand, so many creative ideas for that image.

Pamela Shea

Pamela Shea

Feb 01, 2020

This card is wonderful. I love the creative way you used the kit. TFS

Sharon

Sharon

Feb 01, 2020

Great color choice

Sharon Vincz

Sharon Vincz

Feb 01, 2020

Love the soft colors

Brenda

Brenda

Feb 01, 2020

Beautiful card! Thanks for the tip to cut out images from a background stamp and use them as stand alone images – great way to stretch a stamp!

Leslie Birdsall

Leslie Birdsall

Feb 01, 2020

I love the blue blending in the middle of the card! Adds grounding to the card is a very nice way.

Melissa Leftrick

Melissa Leftrick

Feb 01, 2020

Love this!!! So pretty! My birthday is 2/20 so it would be the perfect birthday present!!!

Marsha Stehle

Marsha Stehle

Feb 01, 2020

Fabulous card! Love the colors you used!

Lagene

Lagene

Feb 01, 2020

Beautiful creation, love the blended area on the card to highlight the cake & balloons!

Debbie McKelvey

Debbie McKelvey

Feb 01, 2020

So simple and elegant, I love it! This set will be invaluable for all types of celebrations.

Carol H

Carol H

Feb 01, 2020

I know there’s a fair bit of work in this card, but I love the simplicity of the look. Great Card. And I’m so looking forward to this kit :-)

Margaret R

Margaret R

Feb 01, 2020

Such a pretty card, Caly! Love that pool section!

Schmidenkiwi

Schmidenkiwi

Feb 01, 2020

A elegant and lovely card

Avra N Williams

Avra N Williams

Feb 01, 2020

Very pretty!

Viveca V.

Viveca V.

Feb 01, 2020

So glad you featured the Hero Arts Reactive inks. I purchased some a while ago, but I have not yet come around to use them on a project.
Love the birthday card you featured.

Kerry Nicholas

Kerry Nicholas

Feb 01, 2020

Love the font

Margaret T.

Margaret T.

Feb 01, 2020

So beautiful and elegant.

Mary

Mary

Feb 01, 2020

Lovely!

rachel duong

rachel duong

Feb 01, 2020

I love your card! The white gel highlights are great and I love that you could use a few images from a large stamp!

Juana Vega

Juana Vega

Feb 01, 2020

Great way to use a background stamp. Looks like a good stamp with many variants. So elegant. Love it.

Bonita Reyes

Bonita Reyes

Feb 01, 2020

Simplistically beautiful

Bonita Reyes

Bonita Reyes

Feb 01, 2020

Whimsical yet elegant 💕

Neha Mahajan

Neha Mahajan

Feb 01, 2020

This is such a beautiful birthday card. I love it.

Marie T

Marie T

Feb 01, 2020

Very nice layout and ink background!

Angela

Angela

Feb 01, 2020

Such a cute card!

PHYLLIS

PHYLLIS

Feb 01, 2020

Simple, elegant with a touch of whimsy, and clean. What more could you want from a card! Can’t wait to see the whole kit.

sandra hall

sandra hall

Feb 01, 2020

very pretty! i am intrigued that you can die cut images from the background stamp.

Frances Thorpe

Frances Thorpe

Feb 01, 2020

Very pretty.You are so talented. Thank you for sharing.

Cyndi Morris

Cyndi Morris

Feb 01, 2020

Beautiful card. I was so excited to learn this kit was birthday themed! I send more birthday cards than any other kind. This one would get a lot of use.

MaryAnn Somers

MaryAnn Somers

Feb 01, 2020

You can never have too many Birthday stamps and dies!

Carole

Carole

Feb 01, 2020

Lovely CAS card. It sure looks like a great birthday kit this month. Thanks for sharing.

Sheri Kempke

Sheri Kempke

Feb 01, 2020

Lovely Birthday card, can’t wait to see the entire kit!

Eileen

Eileen

Feb 01, 2020

I’m so excited to finally see a birthday card kit.
It’s a lovely card.

Nancy Dempsey

Nancy Dempsey

Feb 01, 2020

Pretty and simple card. Can’t wait to see the entire kit!

Wendy Bartschi

Wendy Bartschi

Feb 01, 2020

i love the florals along with the cake. besides birthday it would make a gorgeous wedding card as well

lisa-marie jordan

lisa-marie jordan

Feb 01, 2020

Such a pretty card! I love the flowers and cake!

Maureen Reiss

Maureen Reiss

Feb 01, 2020

Beautiful card!!!

Heidi Macy

Heidi Macy

Feb 01, 2020

Very pretty!

Laurelle

Laurelle

Feb 01, 2020

Beautiful -simple elegance

elaine

elaine

Feb 01, 2020

a great card with a simple design and message.

Emily Henry

Emily Henry

Feb 01, 2020

I am so ready for new birthday images. I have quite a collection so have not bought any in a couple of years. Love your colors.

Karen L Hetherington

Karen L Hetherington

Feb 01, 2020

I love the pastel colors and simplicity of design.
Holly Lau

Holly Lau

Feb 01, 2020

Such beautiful birthday card, love the design and the colors you used! So pretty!

Helen

Helen

Feb 01, 2020

Like the cake and flowers combo against the strip of color…great design, Caly. tfs

Beverly Robinson

Beverly Robinson

Feb 01, 2020

Love the dimension you created on this card, and the background makes the images pop.

Brandi Jo Thueringer

Brandi Jo Thueringer

Feb 01, 2020

I can’t wait to see the reveal on Monday!

Maureen Sheehan

Maureen Sheehan

Feb 01, 2020

Beautiful!Love the soft color

Shirley Wallen

Shirley Wallen

Feb 01, 2020

I like the flowers that you used. Very nice card.

Denise Melia

Denise Melia

Feb 01, 2020

Looking forward to this birthday themed set! Love the images!

Shelia Lewis

Shelia Lewis

Feb 01, 2020

This is such a lovely card with the soft color combo & CAS design.

Robin P

Robin P

Feb 01, 2020

Very sweet card. I love the simplicity of it! Thanks for sharing.

Denise Bryant

Denise Bryant

Feb 01, 2020

Pretty card! I love what I’m seeing from this kit!

Jane Rakonczay

Jane Rakonczay

Feb 01, 2020

I love the strip of blue that centers the cake and flowers. This will be a fun birthday kit.

Kim Heggins

Kim Heggins

Feb 01, 2020

such a sweet and beautiful birthday card!!! that cake looks so yummy!

Madeline L

Madeline L

Feb 01, 2020

Cute clean and simply card! Can’t wait till Monday to see the whole Feb. kit!

Twylla Smith

Twylla Smith

Feb 01, 2020

Lovely soft look to the card.

Kailash

Kailash

Feb 01, 2020

Such a beautiful CAS card design, love the colors too!

D. J. S.

D. J. S.

Feb 01, 2020

Love the layout and colors of this CA card!

Susan McRae

Susan McRae

Feb 01, 2020

Wonderful card design with the pretty flowers and yummy cake!

Michelle Varol

Michelle Varol

Feb 01, 2020

I love this card.. I am still trying to decipher what the kit will look like…

Laurie

Laurie

Feb 01, 2020

I love the blues you used for the background, so pretty.

Janet Sisk

Janet Sisk

Feb 01, 2020

Love this card! Just my style. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. :D

Mary K. Buxbaum

Mary K. Buxbaum

Feb 01, 2020

Once again, Hero Arts hits it out of the park! Looks like I will need this kit! So many beautiful possibilities.

D. Wilson

D. Wilson

Feb 01, 2020

Sincerely,
I especially like how you used the pool party and blue raspberry colours with water splatter to create the background for the happy birthday card. It is both simple and versatile!

Brandy Duncan

Brandy Duncan

Feb 01, 2020

I’m guessing the images on the background stamp can be die cut and used as separate images. This is such a cool idea. I adore your design and color scheme.

Michelle Hackett

Michelle Hackett

Feb 01, 2020

I love your design. I think this kit is going to be very popular.

Dana M

Dana M

Feb 01, 2020

What a lovely card Caly! Beautiful coloring and design. Love the combination of florals with the birthday images.

Lisa K

Lisa K

Feb 01, 2020

Lovely card! So excited to see this kit.

Mary Jane Grutzmacher

Mary Jane Grutzmacher

Feb 01, 2020

You say the new kit has a background stamp which I always look forward to “playing” with. This card is lovely with the starkness of white at the bottom mixed with the beautiful blue at the top!

Nonie

Nonie

Feb 01, 2020

Cute, festive card.

Meghan Kennihan

Meghan Kennihan

Feb 01, 2020

What a darling birthday card! I love that little cake!

Stephanie German

Stephanie German

Feb 01, 2020

Simple, clean and beautiful! This is going to be a really versatile and useful kit Thank you!

Helena Frank

Helena Frank

Feb 01, 2020

What a stunning card!

Sue D

Sue D

Feb 01, 2020

Sweet birthday card design. I like the colors.

Chris S.

Chris S.

Feb 01, 2020

Nice card. I like what you did with the blue strip. It sets things off nicely. I can’t wait to see the full kit this month.

Barbara Woodard

Barbara Woodard

Feb 01, 2020

Such a pretty. Card!!!!

Gail O'Keefe

Gail O'Keefe

Feb 01, 2020

I love the soft yet bold pastel colors being used in this collection. This will be a refreshing change from browns and golds of autumn

PHYLLIS FREESE

PHYLLIS FREESE

Feb 01, 2020

I love the flowers with the cake used in creating this pretty birthday card.

PHYLLIS FREESE

PHYLLIS FREESE

Feb 01, 2020

I really love the flowers with the cake used in creating this pretty birthday card.

Kimberly

Kimberly

Feb 01, 2020

Thanks for sharing the copic marker colors! I love making birthday cards!

Gina McCarty

Gina McCarty

Feb 01, 2020

Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing your ideas for this new set.

Tam P

Tam P

Feb 01, 2020

I love the simple elegance. Looks like it’s going to be a great kit!

Dee Earnshaw

Dee Earnshaw

Feb 01, 2020

what a beautiful card

Sue Rodriguez

Sue Rodriguez

Feb 01, 2020

This is a very colorful and focused design. I love the bold color strip against all the white space. A simply great design with fun to color elements.

Jean K.

Jean K.

Feb 01, 2020

Love this card. The cake is really beautiful with the balloons

Patricia Wilson

Patricia Wilson

Feb 01, 2020

Oh, this one looks interesting. Love the two cards made with it. The cake is great and would be good for a wedding, also, eliminating any candles. Would love to win this!

Marylou Cotton

Marylou Cotton

Feb 01, 2020

Love the use of the colors

Denise Kitts-Wadlow

Denise Kitts-Wadlow

Feb 01, 2020

Love the clean simplicity of this beautiful card. The colors are festive and perfect for making anyone’s birthday feel very happy indeed!

Mary g

Mary g

Feb 01, 2020

Your color combinations are so beautiful. Thanks for giving the COPIC numbers that you used!

Karen Hale

Karen Hale

Feb 01, 2020

Love the clean lines and pop of color on the white card….very pretty!

Beth Harple

Beth Harple

Feb 01, 2020

Very nice card

Terri Bruin

Terri Bruin

Feb 01, 2020

Very cute, and February is my birthday month :-)

Julia D.

Julia D.

Feb 01, 2020

Lovely card! Great colors and I love the block of color for a background. Looks like another great kit! Thank you for the chance to win!!

Marilee DeMars

Marilee DeMars

Feb 01, 2020

So lovely — and the way you explained it makes it seem like something we all could do! Beautiful!

Rachel W

Rachel W

Feb 01, 2020

This is a beautiful birthday card. With a few changes it would make a beautiful wedding card. Thanks for the design ideas.

Laurie Meier

Laurie Meier

Feb 01, 2020

What a pretty card! I am usually terrified of white space… but, your design really balances all the elements, including the white space! So excited to see the rest of the kit!

Janine Gearhart

Janine Gearhart

Feb 01, 2020

This card is a elegant and vibrant . I like the clean look of white with the color in between. The balloons lifting off gives movement to the happy event. Great idea!

Retta Lutte

Retta Lutte

Feb 01, 2020

HUMMM, wondering what is in this kit. A background stamp with matching dies. Show me more!:) Such a cute card!

Stephanie German

Stephanie German

Feb 01, 2020

Simple, clean and beautiful! This is going to be a really versatile and useful kit Thank you!

Michelle Hendrix

Michelle Hendrix

Feb 01, 2020

Nice card and coloring! You are so talented! Thanks for sharing! I can’t wait to see the complete kit!

littlen

littlen

Feb 01, 2020

Very pretty card. I like the simplicity and the color choices.

Jeanne Beam

Jeanne Beam

Feb 01, 2020

Such a pretty birthday card! Clean and simple…
Thanks so much for sharing.

Christy Malone

Christy Malone

Feb 01, 2020

What a pretty card. I’m looking forward to the kit this month.

Amy Mcacue

Amy Mcacue

Feb 01, 2020

I love the flowers and cake!

Jackie

Jackie

Feb 01, 2020

Clean and simple – beautiful!

Vickie Hawkins

Vickie Hawkins

Feb 01, 2020

Seems like it’s going to be such a sweet kit!

GLenda M Sultan

GLenda M Sultan

Feb 01, 2020

Such an elegant card. Not too cluttered with just enough color.

Danielle Dietz

Danielle Dietz

Feb 01, 2020

A very fun but elegant card Caly. I cannot wait for the full reveal of this month’s kit!

Theresa P

Theresa P

Feb 01, 2020

Love the cute birthday card! Great stamps!

Allie

Allie

Feb 01, 2020

Very pretty card Caly! So looking forward to this kit!!!

Judy Hall

Judy Hall

Feb 01, 2020

Such a cute card. Love the stamps.

Allie

Allie

Feb 01, 2020

Very pretty card Caly! So looking forward to this kit!!!

Marty Harris

Marty Harris

Feb 01, 2020

Now I’m getting a clearer picture of the contents—background stamp plus smaller die cuts. Sounds terrific! This card is lovely.

Patsy blunt

Patsy blunt

Feb 01, 2020

This release looks great

GLenda M Sultan

GLenda M Sultan

Feb 01, 2020

I like how you had the blue background only behind the cake. Anyone would love to receive this card.

Eva

Eva

Feb 01, 2020

How wonderful! I love the background colour and the perfect choice of die cuts!

Felicia C

Felicia C

Feb 01, 2020

What a neat card! I love the images. Can’t wait for this exciting kit!

Miriam

Miriam

Feb 01, 2020

The dimension on this card is just lovely! The reactive inks add a nice layer of subtle texture. What a great set!

Janet Durbin

Janet Durbin

Feb 01, 2020

Love the background you created. This kit looks fabulous!

Barbra L.

Barbra L.

Feb 01, 2020

Fabulous card! Can’t wait to see the kit!

Linda

Linda

Feb 01, 2020

This is a gorgeous card that could be easily adapted for a variety of occasions:-). I especially love the color selection. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!!

Brandi R

Brandi R

Feb 01, 2020

Wonderful card! LOVE the colors ♥

Janis

Janis

Feb 01, 2020

I cant wait to get my hands on this kit!

Pat Schwartz

Pat Schwartz

Feb 01, 2020

Love, love these birthday cards! Can’t wait for the release!!

Linda S.

Linda S.

Feb 01, 2020

I love the pretty tropical blues and pinks on your card and I can’t wait to see the rest of this birthday themed kit.

Celeste Cassino

Celeste Cassino

Feb 01, 2020

Colorful, clean and crisp. Very nice!

jayn converse

jayn converse

Feb 01, 2020

I like this card because it uses my mantra-Less is more- to get a simple but elegant card. Beautiful

Andre M.

Andre M.

Feb 01, 2020

The light colouring is just lovely!

Kathy J in Ellicott City

Kathy J in Ellicott City

Feb 01, 2020

What a great card!

Laurie Schlichter

Laurie Schlichter

Feb 01, 2020

I would love to receive this card for my birthday! Pool Party is my favorite color.

Lynn C

Lynn C

Feb 01, 2020

I am really looking forward to seeing this month’s full set. This is a lovely card.

Darlene

Darlene

Feb 01, 2020

Hi Caly, beautiful card and thanks for the different tip to use the background stamps. Thanks

Barbara-Jean

Barbara-Jean

Feb 01, 2020

Those balloons look like they are floating in air! Love the way you’ve designed this card, Caly!

Isabel

Isabel

Feb 01, 2020

What a lovely card.

Lisa Byers

Lisa Byers

Feb 01, 2020

Love this beautiful birthday card!! Can’t wait to see the whole kit!!!

Fionna Wheatley

Fionna Wheatley

Feb 01, 2020

Cute and happy card!

Theresa heath

Theresa heath

Feb 01, 2020

Beautiful

Carla Page

Carla Page

Feb 01, 2020

I’m always looking for great ideas an new stamps for birthday cards. This is great!

Pamella Albright

Pamella Albright

Feb 01, 2020

A full background stamp that you can die cut portions from: what a brilliant idea 🙂

Kellie

Kellie

Feb 01, 2020

A lovely use of white space to highlight the image and sentiment.