January 2019 My Monthly Hero is Here + GIVEAWAY!
It's My Monthly Hero release day!
This month's kit transports you to the delightful window of a flower shop, complete with hanging baskets and various containers full of beautiful blooms. A bicycle complements the scene perfectly. A unique die is included for creating an easel-style sign. This kit is perfect for romantic Valentine's cards, friendly "Galentine's" messages to share with your besties, or can be used to send wishes for a lovely day throughout the year! The kit is rounded out with a tube of pink lacquer, as well as cardstock, vellum envelopes and adorable envelope seal stickers, perfect for putting together and sending your special cards.
This month's kit includes:
- 6" x 8" Clear Stamp Set
- 21 Coordinating Frame Cuts
- 1 Easel Die with Inner Board Cut
- 10 Vellum Envelopes (Size A2)
- 20 1.5" Circle Envelope Seals (2 designs)
- 10 5.5" x 8.5" Sheets of Cardstock (5 Red, 5 Pink)
- 1 Pink Glimmer Lacquer
The kit is valued at $79, but is an incredible deal at $34.99. It is available in limited quantities - grab yours before they are gone!
We also have several fabulous optional add-on products this month - let's take a look!
First of all, how deliciously fun is this Color Layering Waffles and coordinating Color Layering Waffles Frame Cuts? The thought of sending waffle brunch-themed cards to my gal pals is just too much fun!
Let's keep the Galentine's brunch theme going with Gal Pal Brunch and Gal Pal Brunch Frame Cuts. Mimosas, anyone?
To capture the more traditional Valentine's look, we've created All My Love Decorative Hearts. These are great for romantic cards! (But we're sure your Galentine's friends would love these, too!).
The versatile You Are Loved Flourish Messages set will be one you turn to again and again - from Valentine's messages to just saying hello, the fun font on this one makes it an instant classic.
Inspired by the bicycle theme of the main kit, we've created the Bicycle with Basket Fancy Die. This is a larger-sized bicycle (measuring approximately 4" x 2.5"), and will be fun for a variety of cards and projects!
Two new 6x6 background cling stamps round out the collection. First is Bursting with Love Bold Prints - the name says it all, the fun arrangement of hearts makes this one simply bursting with love!
And finally, the beautiful Hearts & Flowers Bold Prints. This detailed design will be a great backdrop to your cards throughout the year.
A note for our kit subscribers: You have the opportunity to shop and add items this month without any additional shipping charges. Simply log in to your account and place your order by Thursday, January 10th at 11:59am PT in order to take advantage of this offer. Your kit may ship in a separate box than any extras and add-ons, but no additional shipping costs will apply. Kit shipping begins Friday, January 11th and continues throughout the following week. There is a reduced shipping rate of $9.99 for our kit subscribers when shipping to international destinations.
Throughout this past weekend, our talented Creative Team shared inspiration and ideas for using the kit, including examples with the window and easel. Be sure the check out our Countdown posts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 if you haven't already! Now let's take a look at a project created by Ilina with this month's kit. Take it away, Ilina!
I hope you enjoyed all the sneak peeks during the weekend using this kit. I must say, it's one of my most favorite My Monthly Hero kits so far and I have another idea using this kit. For my card today, I used the bike image and the coordinating die. I love how the die cuts out the bike's wheels.
To make my card I started by stamping the images from the kit on white alcohol marker friendly card stock with Intense Black ink. Next using Copic markers I colored them, then die cut.
I cut a white card stock panel measuring 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" and adhered the images to it, then stamped "Be Mine" sentiment from the kit using again Intense Black ink. I adhered it to a red note card and added some thin glitter washi tape from my stash on the sides to finish it off.
For more ideas, we've asked our talented Creative Team as well as some crafty friends to help us introduce this kit. Please be sure to visit all of their blogs – and leave a comment at every stop along the way. One reader will be randomly selected to receive a free January kit (or reimbursement if you have already purchased your kit!). Leave your comments on all of these blogs by Sunday, January 13th at 11:59pm Pacific, then look for the winner announcement here on the blog the following week.
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Yana Smakula
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Debi Adams
Emily Loggans
Julee Tilman
Laurie Willison
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149 Responses
Debbie Schultz
January 13, 2019
Lov love the bundle and the cards are great…the coloring is magnificent.
Creativity is out of the box. Love them
Wendy Lambert
January 13, 2019
Very adorable kit. I love the Gal Pal Brunch set! I am not usually a fan of hearts but I really do love the background stamps and the All My Love Decorative hearts. The hearts are just so pretty and I can see them colored so many ways!
karenajo
January 13, 2019
Love this new kit and all the fun elements. There are so many occasions when his kit could be used for very special cards! Thanks for all the inspiration !
Cheryl Phillips
January 12, 2019
I love everything about this kit! I see lots of possibilities for diferent occasions. Can’t wait to get it!
Julie Erickstad
January 12, 2019
One of the most versatile and unique sets I have seen! The card and scrapbooking possibilities are endless. Love this set.❤️
Dawn Jones
January 12, 2019
What a beautiful kit. I love the versatility if this kit. While it works great for Valentine’s Day, it will be perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, birthdays and everything in between! Great kit!
Andre M.
January 11, 2019
The designers’ projects were fabulous and showed what a lovely kit this is. So many creative uses of the kit’s elements to create amazing cards. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Karrie Lasater
January 11, 2019
I have loved this blog hope! It is so fun and educational to see the different ways that each designer used this kit! So many fun possibilities! I can’t wait to get this kit! Thank you for sharing and supporting these talented designers!
Karen M
January 10, 2019
What a lovely kit! So many possibilities between the window, bicycle, flowers, etc!
Sharon Taylor
January 10, 2019
My daughter went to Europe about 18months ago and I’m still yet to scrap an album for her. This kit would be absolutely perfect to do this. This kit would do justice to all of the amazing scenery of the wonderful countries that she was lucky enough to visit. Thank you for the opportunity.
Sue SK
January 10, 2019
I can’t wait to get this kit and play with it. I see so many possibilities from shaker card shop windows to chalkboard table decorations to bike rack cards.
Bonnie Eng
January 10, 2019
I love the look of this kit – something about it has a Spring in France feel to me, and I love the add ons – those background stamps are so lovely! I can just see all those little hearts in a luscious red foil.
Cy Lee
January 10, 2019
Thank you for the giveaway. I am looking forward to seeing who wins this amazing set!
Nicole Nardi
January 09, 2019
Such a sweet release
Phoebe Karr
January 09, 2019
This kit is so cute! I bought many of the add-ons already!
D.Ann C
January 09, 2019
Such a sweet card! What a fabulous kit and so many terrific ideas on the hop! My wishlist is so big it’s gonna pop! lol!
Lisa Norstrom
January 09, 2019
Nice kit, great cards… love so much about this kit, but my favorite part is the easel.
Karrie Lasater
January 09, 2019
I like your use of the bike and cute heart balloons! I really like the look of this kit. It is so versatile! I can’t wait to get my kit!
Marisela Delgado
January 09, 2019
Great cards and super cute stamps.
Karen L K
January 09, 2019
Such a cute card with the bike, flowers and heart balloons! A great combination. I love the fact that there is a bike die in the set.
Anita Szokol
January 09, 2019
I love this kit and the background stamps, they are my favorite!
Nana Griffin
January 09, 2019
Looks like a fun kit!
Breina Burgin
January 09, 2019
I’m excited about this kit!
Jane
January 09, 2019
Great kit and inspiration!
Andrea F Walters
January 09, 2019
I saw this kit on Facebook and ordered immediately. I love it and especially all the cards and ideas on the blogs
Denise Terry
January 09, 2019
Loving everything I’m seeing in the kit and add ons! Can’t wait to see what everyone did with this release!
Jo Anne Malicoat
January 09, 2019
This kit is so gorgeous, just love it! Just looking at the wonderful cards that have been made makes me happy – thanks for such a great release!
Denise Bryant
January 09, 2019
It’s a beautiful kit and there are so many fabulous samples posted along the hop! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Martine Bykowski
January 08, 2019
Love the flower shop theme! Can’t wait for the kit so i can play!
This reminds me of France and special memories!
Amanda Rhodes
January 08, 2019
What a great hop!
Sue D
January 08, 2019
What a wonderful kit!
April
January 08, 2019
Love this kit!! It is so cute and versatile. You can do so much with it!!!
Farhana S
January 08, 2019
What a perfect release! not just for valentines but spring too!
Sue Smith
January 08, 2019
WOW!! You have hit this kit out of the ball park. It is absolutely fantastic. I love the store front stamp & die especially. Every product is to die for. Thanks for the opportunity to possibly win a kit. This would be a dream come true :)
Natalie s
January 08, 2019
Flowers and bicycles – you must have made this kit with me in mind!
Jeanne Beam
January 08, 2019
Such a great release! Love the cards.
Thanks so much for sharing…
Bonnie Eng
January 08, 2019
I love the hearts background stamp, and the cute bicycle and heart balloons – this set seems very fun and carefree!
Cheri
January 08, 2019
LOVE this Kit – I think it’s my favorite! So many ways to make versatile, fun cards! Am looking forward to seeing what everyone has made on the Hop -
I know they will be very inspiring!
Michelle Hackett
January 08, 2019
So very excited about this monthly kit. As soon as I saw the store window and easel I was sold. Looking forward to some inspiring designs.
Annette Gordon
January 08, 2019
Everything in the kit is amazing! And I love all the add on’s. My favourite is the bike! Everything goes so well together, and there is endless possibilities! Can’t wait to see all the creations using this kit!
Jean Marmo
January 08, 2019
Wow – absolutely amazing cards and inspiration! What a lovely kit!!!
Bethany
January 08, 2019
I love this kit!! These are such beautiful cards!!! :)
Marty Harris
January 08, 2019
Such a wonderful kit—valentines and beyond! I love it. And this card is really great—so simple and yet so lovely.
Cy Lee
January 08, 2019
I love the addition of the little red heart balloons. They add a nice splash of color. Amazing job on this card.
Cyn Doll
January 08, 2019
This is a beautiful design. I love your card.
Deanne
January 08, 2019
I love the blue bike. It is so pretty! Thank you for sharing.
Sobia
January 08, 2019
Such a beautiful kit!
Sue McRae
January 08, 2019
This is an amazing kit! The products are unique and creative and I love all the projects made by the designers!
Alycia
January 08, 2019
This kit is on my wish-list!
kipp
January 08, 2019
Awesome. Love the bike.
bri Kay
January 08, 2019
Another amazing job Illina.
Donna Sue
January 08, 2019
The garden shop is adorable! Thank you for the chance to win!
Sheri Kempke
January 08, 2019
This kit looks terrific! I especially love the bicycle stamp and die. Thanks for sharing!
Eileen
January 08, 2019
Love, Love, Love this set
Jennifer Petersen
January 08, 2019
Such a beautiful kit! Love all the different ways it can be used to create new beautiful designs. Lovely!
BrendaLea
January 08, 2019
What a great kit! I love the beat cycle stamp and die, but also love the sign/chalkboard, there is so much to love about this kit.
Gina McCarty
January 08, 2019
I’m so excited! Wish I had this new kit already, I can’t wait to put together some cards with these great pieces. Great add ons as well. Love your bicycle card.
Donna Oates
January 08, 2019
Lovely kit! And some great ideas for its use! Well done, Hero Arts!!!
Vicki Kroll
January 08, 2019
Wow! This is quite a kit and one to have. So many ideas and beautiful cards. Thank you for a chance to win.
Helen Gullett
January 08, 2019
What a sweet and adorable CAS card with this new MMH Kit. Love that bike.
Jan
January 08, 2019
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this kit! I already ordered it and can’t wait to receive it. I wish I could buy all of the add-ons! Thanks for another wonderful kit!
Cynthia Cole
January 08, 2019
Loving all the cards the design team has made using this fabulous kit and the optional add-on products! I’m sure hoping to win it! Fingers crossed and toes too and eyes pinched closed while repeating, Pick Me, Pick Me.
Arianna Barbara
January 08, 2019
This is one of my fave kit ever!!!
It’s really versatile!
Love this adorable card!!!
susie sonnier
January 08, 2019
What a great kit!
Jane Normile
January 08, 2019
I love the simplicity and elegance of the card above!
Shanna
January 08, 2019
I love all of the new ideas!
Birgit
January 08, 2019
It´s a wonderful spring kit. I hope it is available in Germany too.
Liz Ford
January 08, 2019
A great release and looking forward to my kit! I am really digging the 🚲 and the sandwich board sign!!! So cool and works well for so many idea 💡s - I am thinking of France and 💘!
Helen Finlay
January 07, 2019
Wow! This new kit is just amazing! I love all the detailed images that make up lovely scenes or are great on their own. Thanks so much for the all the wonderful inspiration and the chance to win!
Kathy Ferguson
January 07, 2019
What a great January kit. A good way to start the new year with a kit that is versatile and can be used for many occasions. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win this kit. It’s fabulous!
Deb Selby
January 07, 2019
Another wonderful kit that just makes me smile
Teri Ives
January 07, 2019
Whattt!! MY mouth dropped seeing these amazing projects. Awesome give away
Kirsty Vittetoe
January 07, 2019
Very charming kit and lovely creations!!!!
Nicole
January 07, 2019
I love this kit so much, all of the cards and examples have been so lovely and this kit really can be used in so many ways.
Vivian C
January 07, 2019
What a great release! I love the easel die cut.
Buffy
January 07, 2019
So adorable! I’m in love with the bicycle! And the flower pots! This kit is a “must have”.
Liz Ford
January 07, 2019
Such a wonderful collection and filled with so many fantastic treats! Love it and 💘 it is just in time for I ❤ you day!!!!
mary ann
January 07, 2019
i hope someone uses the glimmer lacquer so we can see it!
Sarah ta
January 07, 2019
im having such an emotional week witht the death iod my dad and my mom is so down. the minute i saw this from Yana, I knew i could make a card to cheer up my mom and bring some sunlight into my gloomy day. i love this kit. thank you.
Mrs nellie
January 07, 2019
The January 2019 MMH kit is fabulous, It is so unique as it is not full of Hearts for Valentine’s Day. You are thinking out of the box Hero Arts. I like it. The easel die looks like it will be fun to creat with. I can’t wait to get my kit. Happy New Year Crafty Friends
Louise R.
January 07, 2019
Another fabulous kit. The easel die is so clever.
Sandra Bonagura
January 07, 2019
What a fun release – loving the hop inspiration!
Karen Walker
January 07, 2019
I’m in love with this kit . . . the second month in a row! The inspiration is fabulous from all the wonderful creators on the hop!
lee
January 07, 2019
I am so excited to see what everyone creates! What a fabulous kit!!
Rachel Walton
January 07, 2019
Love this months kit. Can’t wait for mine to arrive!
Natalie Winterstein
January 07, 2019
I LOVE this kit so much! It’s absolutely adorable! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Christine Eldridge
January 07, 2019
Just love your card. and oh what a super new kit to start the year off. I keep saying this is my last kit, as I have way too much stuff, then you throw me a curve and I just have to have the latest kit. So versatile and stunning, thank you.
Sheila Portal
January 07, 2019
Love the January kit! Hope I win it for my January birthday!❤️❤️❤️
Helen
January 07, 2019
Love this kit…The card you’ve created is a delightful example all the possibilities. tfs
Teresa C
January 07, 2019
Great set! Love the bike!
Avra N Williams
January 07, 2019
I really like this kit – so many possibilities!
Sherry W
January 07, 2019
I LOVE the flower shop set. The easel die is unique – I can see a lot of cards with that one.
Isabel Z
January 07, 2019
This kit is so fabulous!
Julie L
January 07, 2019
Fun kit with lots of great ideas from the designers. I love the easel die cut and the cute embellishments for the storefront.
Debra Stevens
January 07, 2019
I love the beautiful simplicity of your card! It reflects a simpler way of life! Well done!!!
Rosemary D
January 07, 2019
oh this new kit is just beautiful! love ilina’s card!
Cheriese
January 07, 2019
Gorgeous kit!! What a fabulous shop window!!!
Patricia L Smith
January 07, 2019
I love making Valentine’s day cards and yours is a beauty. I’m new to card making and I think I could make this one!!! Thanks for the opportunity!
Brian Poteraj
January 07, 2019
This is a great collection of stamps. The background stamp is really great, and the shops
Sharon Gullikson
January 07, 2019
I especially like the different hearts. And I’m not usually into hearts!
Constance Williams
January 07, 2019
Love this new set. Can’t wait to try it.
Susan Bennett
January 07, 2019
I love and simple and pretty this card is
sharon l
January 07, 2019
I love this set. What a great way to start the new year! I am so glad I joined MMH kits.Everything is well thought out.
Barb H
January 07, 2019
One of the best kits yet! I wish I would have put a few add ons into my cart but I was seriously worried it would sell out and wanted to check out quickly during my lunch hour at work.
CCLady
January 07, 2019
The card is so simple but pretty. I like the brunch set with the waffles.
Nicki Wong
January 07, 2019
Hero Arts does one of the best jobs of creating kits and the designers showcase the kits wonderfully.
Cheyenne Oliva
January 07, 2019
Such a beautifully simple card! I love it so much!
Cristina Wu
January 07, 2019
I LOVE this month’s kit and I will surely get it. It reminds me of the July 2017 kit that I love and couldn’t get so now I feel like I have a second chance at getting it. I love all the cards from the blog hop and I have tons of ideas that I want to try. Thank you for the give away.
Kelsey Thomas
January 07, 2019
This kit is just as cute as I thought it would be from the sneak peeks! :) Love the card you made.
Pamela Edwards
January 07, 2019
Such a cute stamp and die set. I am looking forward to making my valentine cards.
Karthikha Uday
January 07, 2019
A lovely release with awesome inspirations from everyone! :)
Pai
January 07, 2019
I love the gal brunch add ons!
Lagene
January 07, 2019
Awesome Kit! Beautiful projects along the hop! I especially love the sweet shop window with awning stamp set!
Laurie Schlichter
January 07, 2019
I love the storefront stamp. It reminds me of the coffee collection die cut. I’m looking forward to playing with the new kit.
Barbara-Jean
January 07, 2019
This kit is super!
Cindi F
January 07, 2019
Love this kit! So much sweetness!
Lisa Moline
January 07, 2019
What a fantastic kit this month! I love the storefront and awning – and the bicycle is the cutest! You always come out with the greatest kits! Can’t wait to see what everyone does along the blog hop! I’m sure there’s going to be a lot of inspiration!
Talitha Wright
January 07, 2019
This is a great kit. Love the card.
Jen Forster
January 07, 2019
LOVE!!! This bicycle is adorable, I love this style of design!
Katherine DeLozier
January 07, 2019
Love the flower cart idea! Sweet for spring and Valentines Day.
Judy
January 07, 2019
I absolutely love this kit and Ilina’s CAS lovely card!
Shirley N
January 07, 2019
What a fabulous kit and what an amazing and beautiful job by your DT! Wonderful kit, so many possibilities!
Janet Trapp
January 07, 2019
What a fun kit to play with❣️ Loving this card idea💞
Pam
January 07, 2019
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite days to show my loved one’s I care with a handmade card. The January kit elements will be perfect to create a loving keepsake!
Sheryl M.
January 07, 2019
Loving this kit! Very versatile and not just a one month use! That’s the kind if kits I really like! Thanks HA and designers, what a wonderful job you all have done!
Lindar C
January 07, 2019
This is such a sweet kit. I can see making invitations out of the chalkboard easel.
Neha Mahajan
January 07, 2019
This is a brilliant kit. Just ordered mine long with the add-ons. Yay :). Cant wait to receive it and start making wonderful cards.
Marjorie Estey
January 07, 2019
Very beautiful. This is such a great kit. Thanks for sharing.
Carla Hundley
January 07, 2019
Lots of glamorous goodies!
Love the bicycle card, so cute.
Carla from Utah
Kendra
January 07, 2019
I love the more complex bicycle die and the rest of the kit is so cute!
Janie Sirak
January 07, 2019
Has anyone mentioned the typo? It says leave your comments bySunday, July 13
I don’t know maybe you can’t change it? But I did think I would at least point it out ..I love this new kit. . . I can’t wait to go through the different blogs and see what all you’re talented designers have done with it. BTW. If you need anyone to do proofreading, I’m your girl.
Marjorie Estey
January 07, 2019
The kit is awesome. I love the bicycle and all the flowers that make a beautiful scene. The easel die also caught my eye.
Terrie D.
January 07, 2019
What a beautiful card! This looks like a great kit, and the add-on items are lovely. :)
Kimberly McField
January 07, 2019
What a beautiful kit! You could make a lot of different cards from this one, including Valentine’s and Mother’s Day. And that easel die… WOW! I can’t wait to receive mine!!
Ruth Anne
January 07, 2019
Such a cute. Full of spring and a bicycle
Sam Burnett
January 07, 2019
Love this month’s kit – especially the easel die! So many possibilities! Thanks for the chance to win a kit, H.A…although I already ordered it to be sure I didn’t miss out! :)
Cindy C.
January 07, 2019
A very pretty kit!! Great for many occasions!!
Debbie Rumpza
January 07, 2019
Oh my goodness! This kit just tickles me! I’m in love with the bicycle and the flower shop items! And the easel die, oh my! It’s in my cart!
Rose Mary Smalley
January 07, 2019
This new kit is soooooo versatile…I love that ….I can see so many different ways to use it….Can’t wait for it to arrive.
Thank you Hero Arts….and all of your great designers….Happy New Year to you all!!!
Barbra L
January 07, 2019
What a wonderful kit!! Love the bike!
Rose Mary Smalley
January 07, 2019
Pretty card Ilina…..I am very excited about this new MMH Jan 2019 Kit……beautiful. Thank you so much…Hope you have an awesome New Year!!
Kathryn S
January 07, 2019
Such a pretty and versatile kit – I’m in love with the add ons this month, too! Looking forward to seeing all the great inspiration from everyone on the hop!
Beth Merrill
January 07, 2019
Hero Arts, you are MY favorite valentine! You have knocked it out of the park once again!
Lieve S
January 07, 2019
This is a beautiful, “friendly” card, that puts a smile on my face.
What a great kit it is ! The easel-die is just great !
Thank you for the give-away; good luck to al of us.
Elaine D
January 07, 2019
I love this kit, the heart theme is so romantic and I can think of so many different kinds of cards I could make with this. I especially love the Bursting with Love bold print.
Debi Walton
January 07, 2019
This card is so fresh and airy feeling with a dose of love.
Love the colors too and love this kit.
GabriellaB
January 07, 2019
I just knew I was going to love this kit
Karen Hale
January 07, 2019
Love this month’s kit. It’s so full of fun designs perfect for Valentines Day or just to send that special person a bit of love! Thanks Hero Arts for another wonderful kit.
Christine Kiehl
January 07, 2019
yay. Super fun new Jan release! So loving the new store front and all the projects which await creation! Happy New year!