January My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #6 + Giveaway
We are one sleep away from the release of the January My Monthly Hero Kit! The kit will be available Monday, January 6 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Now let’s join Ilina, who is sharing the final look at this fabulous kit!
Hi everyone! Ilina here sharing another peek of the new My Monthly Hero kit. This month features stand alone dies which are very detailed and amazing along with a 4x6 stamp set with many sentiments for all occasions. Also there is a pink sparkle embossing powder and Aqua Glimmer Metallic Ink in the kit!
I started with what supposed to be one card and ended up with six. To make the cards you will need to use the newsprint block background stamp from the set and stamp it in Soft Granite and Intens-ified Black inks onto Dove White cardstock pieces measuring 4" x 5 1/4".
Once stamped, die cut a bunch of the elements from the die set from Dove White, Peony, Cherry, Paradise and Pesto cardstock. Using the Aqua Glimmer Metallic Ink, color the butterfly, and using Clear Embossing and Watermark ink, apply the pink sparkle embossing powder on the butterfly and flower.
I used Moss, Red Royal and Soft Pink to apply some ink onto the other die cuts to get little bit more depth.
Once you have all the die cut elements adhere to the previously stamped panels.
Stamp sentiments onto Pitch Black cardstock using Clear Embossing and Watermark ink and emboss in white. Die cut with the strip die that comes in the kit. Adhere to panels. Adhere panels to Pitch Black top folding note cards and add some enamel dots for added interest.
Thank you for stopping by and hope you are inspired!
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, January 6, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!
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201 Responses
Cindy Wilson
January 15, 2020
Love the effect of one item per card.
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January 13, 2020
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Debby
January 07, 2020
Beautiful flowers and I love the simplicity of one focal image in front of the newsprint!
Michelle
January 07, 2020
What an amazing kit, once again. I love all of the creative possibilities! LOVE!
Nicola Lubbe
January 06, 2020
Love you MMH kits. Have bought several and play with them frequently. Keep up the great job!
Jane Rappleyea
January 06, 2020
I’ve always like Hero Arts and the simple creative cards.
Quick and easy to make.
Thank you Ilina for your talent in cardmaking.
Debbie Wilson
January 06, 2020
These cards are great. Love the idea with the newsprint stamp. Thanks for your creativity. I think I could do this.
Kathy Lane
January 06, 2020
Your cards look like they could be shown as a set. Very inventive!
Carol McCready
January 06, 2020
These cards are so pretty they can be framed and wall mounted for art pieces.
Jessica Kerr
January 06, 2020
Wow that looks so cool against the newsprint-like sentiments
Patricia Wilson
January 06, 2020
Love the test background on these cards. Looks very classy and special.
Leslie Spring
January 06, 2020
I cards! Great products! Thank you!
Debbi Smith
January 06, 2020
Beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing your inspiration!
Tanna Lohouse
January 06, 2020
These are some truly beautiful cards)!! Stunning!!
P Wilson
January 06, 2020
These cards make me really anticipate spring. And, I am so in love with white sentiments on black card
stock. Very pretty.
Julia M
January 06, 2020
Spring is coming! Beautiful flowers! You can smell their fragrance!
Cheryl Sager
January 06, 2020
These cards are stunning – - look as if they are framed prints to be hung up!
Julie Gastelum
January 06, 2020
Wow, these are just gorgeous. I love that newsprint stamp. Will have to look into that one. Thank you for the inspiration.
Mary
January 06, 2020
Can’t wait to try these beautiful dies!
Jessica Haines
January 06, 2020
I like how you’ve shown how to use these floral dies as the main focus on the card. Very pretty.
jill allard
January 06, 2020
i really like these cards the butterfly stamp is so pretty .. i would be so happy if i won so many ideas in my head
rachel duong
January 06, 2020
I love these cards. They are so neat with the background being the newsprint image.
Karen Brown
January 06, 2020
Such a beautiful trio of cards!
Bweh Merrill
January 06, 2020
I love the simplistic elegance to these cards. What a great way to incorporate so many elements of this card kit.
Beth Canary-Lee
January 06, 2020
Your cards are great! So simple but very eye-catching. Thanks for sharing your creative card idea with us.
Lynn
January 06, 2020
I am very much inspired by your cards. These would be perfect for your stash to have on hand for last minute card giving. The design is classic & with the appropriate sentiment, could work for any occasion. I will definitely be making a few cards inspired by yours.
ESTELLE PALUMBO
January 06, 2020
COOOOL. An other style, i love too. This set is very versatile, it is made for all.I can’t wait for this evening (in FRANCE).
Carol H
January 06, 2020
What a great idea. So versatile! Love these.
Seema Raja
January 06, 2020
Nature in all it’s glory – such lovely cards!
Elaine Wood
January 06, 2020
How fabulous really looking forward to this kit
K. Eley
January 06, 2020
Love when you can sit down and create multiple beautiful cards like this!! It doesn’t happen often enough for me lol. Can’t wait to get my kit and give it a try though! Thanks for sharing and I can’t wait to see the full release tomorrow!
kiyomi
January 06, 2020
I love that each die has such presence. The black frame works great with the newspaper print !
Karen L K
January 06, 2020
What a great design! I love that newsprint behind each image. Each image pops with color and is a very nice look.
Allie
January 06, 2020
A very pretty CAS card Illina. So looking forward to this kit! May the countdown begin!
Di Brown
January 06, 2020
A beautiful collection, love the black and white with the splash of colour,
Neha Mahajan
January 06, 2020
Pretty & elegant CAS cards.
Alanna P.
January 06, 2020
These cards are so pretty that I could see them being used as framed artwork! Can’t wait to get this kit!
Debbie McKelvey
January 05, 2020
I love the simple yet elegant look to these cards. What a fabulous idea for giving as a gift to someone who could use cards for any occasion.
Samantha Collins
January 05, 2020
I’m loving the design of these cards! They look simple and elegant! I do love the newspaper look to the backgrounds!
Amy Peyton
January 05, 2020
That newsprint background stamp looks AMAZING! And I can totally relate to the struggle of sitting down to make one card and ending up with six… Thanks for sharing your lovely cards, I can’t wait to see the full kit release tomorrow!
tina z. treebug
January 05, 2020
so beautiful and amazing design!
karenajo
January 05, 2020
The newsprint makes a great background for your cards! Love the pretty butterfly and all the flowers in this kit – wonderful cards!
Julie Busch
January 05, 2020
Love the color against the newsprint background!
Eva
January 05, 2020
This cards are so beautiful – I love the background newspaper stamp! Can‘t wait to see the whole kit!!
Angie O'Dell
January 05, 2020
What a beautiful design!
Laurie Brown
January 05, 2020
Oh gorgeous set of cards!! Love the design and the newsprint element a lot. The flowers butterfly and sentiments are awesome!! Can’t wait to see the kit!
Carrie Carver
January 05, 2020
Oh I love these! Beautifully designed!
KatiC
January 05, 2020
These cards are so pretty, I thought they were framed art!!! My favorite is the pink butterfly. I can’t wait for the full reveal of this kit!!!
Amy Dienes
January 05, 2020
Great ideas with the backgrounds!
Amy Cooley
January 05, 2020
Beautiful, clean designs. This looks like an awesome new kit.
Sharon Gullikson
January 05, 2020
The text backgrounds are classic. Nice images, too. Just a bit of color.
Michele W
January 05, 2020
Love the clean and simple look of these cards. This set of cards would make a great gift. Thanks for the inspiration! Looking forward to see the full kit reveal tomorrow!
Nicole Rinaldi
January 05, 2020
Beautiful cards! I’m really excited for this kit!
Michelle
January 05, 2020
I love the newsprint stamp!! Can wait or this release!
Camala Aydelotte
January 05, 2020
Love this idea for beautiful notecard sets!!!
Ellen Fayard
January 05, 2020
I love the newsprint background! Hope I can get the kit before it sells out because it really looks amazing. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards.
Nonie
January 05, 2020
Love these, all so very pretty.
Wendy C
January 05, 2020
I love the simplicity of these cards! They are gorgeous!
Karin W
January 05, 2020
These are very classy cards!
Diane Zalusky
January 05, 2020
Love the way you used the newsprint background.
Susan B
January 05, 2020
Love the newsprint!
Jana Yeager
January 05, 2020
Love the background stamp and the large sentiments!
Shannon
January 05, 2020
I am blown away! The newsprint behind the focal die images is amazing! Beautifully done!
Claudia N
January 05, 2020
Beautiful trio of cards!! Perfect for mass producing and adding sentiments as needed for the occasion. Can’t wait to see the full kit reveal tomorrow.
Eva N
January 05, 2020
Great idea. The newsprint background is a perfect highlight for the flowers on your cards.
Beverly Robinson
January 05, 2020
Great ideas for card that come together quickly and look amazing.
Lindar C
January 05, 2020
wow! these are so nice!
Mary g
January 05, 2020
Such a sweet idea. It could be used for a pretty card set for a friend.
Madeline L
January 05, 2020
Love the background. It makes the images really standout.
Rebecca Ednie
January 05, 2020
Beautiful cards. Can’t wait for the kit!
JillT
January 05, 2020
Just beautiful! Love the bits of color with black and white
Kate
January 05, 2020
I put the release on my calendar! Looking forward to seeing it.
NWFlamingo
January 05, 2020
these would make a nifty gift! Very nice.
Denise Kitts-Wadlow
January 05, 2020
Love all of your cards—the clean lines and the simplicity of all of them, make them a great way to knock out some beautiful, quick cards when needed. Your coloring is also beautiful.Really looking forward to the release of this kit tomorrow. All of you who have designed for the 6 sneak peeks have done tremendous work in showcasing this months kit.
Gale Thompson
January 05, 2020
This is a nice out of the bouquet way to use this kit!
Andrea B
January 05, 2020
Oh, these are my favorite cards from all of the sneak peeks. They are gorgeous!
JoSi
January 05, 2020
I love the clean look of the black and white with just a pop of color.
Louise Horner
January 05, 2020
I can’t wait to try the ideas above! I am so excited to get a newsprint block in the kit!
Cristina Wu
January 05, 2020
OK, I’m sold. I love that one can make so many cards so easily with this kit. I also love seeing all the ideas shown over the past three days as each one was so unique, classy and beautiful. Thank you All ladies for the inspiration.
Lyndi
January 05, 2020
Cute cards.
Leigh Madison
January 05, 2020
Love these cards!
Jodi Warren
January 05, 2020
Great cards for mass producing to have Thank you or sympathy or Just a note cards. Great Idea.
Candi
January 05, 2020
Love the graphic design of these cards.
Kathy A
January 05, 2020
Nice seeing the dies used like that. Elegant and clean cards
Sherry
January 05, 2020
Simple and beautiful ❤️
Carol Wortman
January 05, 2020
Oh my Gosh, OMG, holy Moly these cards are STUNNING and would look beautiful as a design grouping on a wall. I will definitely recreate these!
Julia D.
January 05, 2020
Great cards! Love that background stamp. Can’t wait until tomorrow to see the whole kit! Thank you for the chance to win!!
Elaine Hawley
January 05, 2020
Using a background stamp makes the flower and butterfly really pop!
Kelsey Thomas
January 05, 2020
Love the design of these cards with the text in the background. :) Can’t wait to see the full reveal tomorrow.
Cindi Lynch
January 05, 2020
This is really nice way to use the newsprint stamp
Tamra Barnes
January 05, 2020
Very nice, I think they would be amazing framed and hung in a group. Thanks for the inspiration,
Lindarub
January 05, 2020
Love the cards!
Kortney Wilson
January 05, 2020
These would make a beautiful set of cards to give as a gift! 💗
Deborah Cooper
January 05, 2020
Your cards are wonderful! This looks like a great kit!
Anne B
January 05, 2020
Love these. Thought they were home decor items to start with and I think they’d display beautifully.
Sherry
January 05, 2020
Hi Ilina,
You’re card creations using Jan 2020 MMH are brilliant! I love that you could make so many cards at once using the same idea from one kit.
KT Fit Kitty
January 05, 2020
These cards are beautiful! I’m getting excited about this kit!
Marty Harris
January 05, 2020
This kit keeps surprising me. Now, newsprint background on top of everything else. Oh my, I love it!! Great cards, Ilina.
Natalie Winterstein
January 05, 2020
Wow, these are beautiful! I love the graphic look of the text in the background and then the pops of color or the flowers, etc.
Sherry Shelton
January 05, 2020
These cards look so nice. I can’t wait to see the kit.
Mylene
January 05, 2020
I love the newsprint behind the stamps. I really thought they were hanging pieces and not cards. Well, I guess you CAN hang them. Nice work!
Cynthia Cole
January 05, 2020
Beautiful set of cards!
Leanne in Cali
January 05, 2020
Very nice cards and great ideas to use these products! Thanks for sharing with us!!
Aimee Gill
January 05, 2020
Simple and elegant, I love them.
Marie T
January 05, 2020
Really like the classic black and white used in these cards which makes the flowers pop and would make a nice all occasion stationary gift set!
Wendy Dillon
January 05, 2020
This would be a great idea for some mass production! Superb idea!
Sue Manning
January 05, 2020
A lovely set of cards.
These are simple and elegant.
candy Hazzard
January 05, 2020
Wow, I love that newsprint stamp!
Phoebe
January 05, 2020
Love the design you came up with!
Laura
January 05, 2020
Neat cards
Karen Hale
January 05, 2020
Fabulous cards! Can’t wait to see the entire kit, the hints have me impatiently waiting!!
Linda
January 05, 2020
Those are beautiful! Love the CAS design!
SheilaW
January 05, 2020
This is such a different take on this kit but I really like it….when I first saw them I thought they were pictures to hang and the black color was a frame (so there’s another idea).
Juana Vega
January 05, 2020
Love these parts of the kit and how they were used in cards that look like mini framed art.
Marisela Delgado
January 05, 2020
Pretty butterflies.
Sue D
January 05, 2020
I like this wonderful card design.
Anne
January 05, 2020
Always love your cards, ILINA!
Just simple but fancy at the same time!
Kathryn Ingram
January 05, 2020
Very pretty! Easy to duplicate and I can see why you ended up with six…lol
Margie
January 05, 2020
Clean and simple…
REBECCA YAHRLING
January 05, 2020
These are sooo pretty! I love a texty BG like these have. Well done.
Rebecca Attwood
January 05, 2020
Beautiful cards – the text makes a great backdrop for the fabulous die-cuts.
Nanette Leiker
January 05, 2020
I loved your cards! Thank you for the inspiration and sharing of your techniques with us!
Marcela Alvarez
January 05, 2020
Ohhh they are so beautiful! Simple and gorgeous! Great job!
Zuleima Sullivan
January 05, 2020
Wow! Love this! I thought I didn’t need another set with flowers, but the newsprint background stamp has sold me; I can’t wait to get my kit. Thank you. Ilina, for such simple but elegant inspiration.
Rosemary D
January 05, 2020
this card set is just gorgeous!
Kailash
January 05, 2020
Such a pretty CAS design set of cards, really elegant too!
Anushree Vaish
January 05, 2020
Now this one is my favorite of all…Thanks for sharing…all three looks awesome!!
Monica Wiechmann
January 05, 2020
I really want this kit. So versatile.
Marsha Stehle
January 05, 2020
Lovely cards! Love the news print background stamp.
Karen P
January 05, 2020
Very beautiful cards. Love the Newsprint background.
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January 05, 2020
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Gail O'Keefe
January 05, 2020
Brilliant! I see I may need new ink colors.
Yolanda Gonzalez
January 05, 2020
Beautiful CAS look.
Kaylene
January 05, 2020
So many amazing ideas. I can’t wait to see the full kit. Love the simplicity of the focal points, with the written background.
Fionna Wheatley
January 05, 2020
Hi iliana, I really love the red flower thank you card! It’s really effective! But all of them are lovely! Thank you for sharing!
Fionna
Elizabeth Dean
January 05, 2020
Love the type print behind the die cuts!
Woendi Lindersmith
January 05, 2020
Great how so simple looks so great!!!
Susan McRae
January 05, 2020
Wonderful clean design good for so many occasions! Can’t wait for the reveal!
Susy Ramirez
January 05, 2020
Lovely set of cards 💖 This would make a nice gift too.
Shirley Wallen
January 05, 2020
This is such a versatile stamp set. I’m looking forward to getting it.
Paula S.
January 05, 2020
Well, there goes my budget.
I would love to win this kit, but if I don’t I will be placing my order because all of the sneak peeks on this MMH kit have been right up my alley.
Congrats to everyone on the design team for hitting it out of the park!
Bonnie King
January 05, 2020
I love these cards! The die cuts on the newsprint image are the perfect blend of simple and interesting. Getting excited to see the whole kit tomorrow!
Carolyn
January 05, 2020
These cards are just lovely.
Darla S
January 05, 2020
Love your beautiful trio of cards! This kit is looking pretty fabulous to me!
Golda
January 05, 2020
These are lovely! Great job on layering them and the layout.
Irene Kelly
January 05, 2020
This looks so different from the other card samples showing how beautiful and versatile this kit is. I can’t wait to play with it!
Karen Jordan
January 05, 2020
I love “mass producing” and I think it’s awesome you turned “one into six” and they all look amazing! I am really excited for this new kit!
Lorraine McKenzie-Binns
January 05, 2020
I’m certainly going to have fun with the newsprint block stamp! 😁
Gloria Gorby
January 05, 2020
Not only as a card but a combination of wall hangings. TYFS.
Mary Holshouser
January 05, 2020
Newsprint does make a wonderful background.
There’s a small design that really sets off anything
placed on top of it. The flowers are gorgeous.
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Heidi Macy
January 05, 2020
What a lovely card set!
Joan Bardee
January 05, 2020
Gorgeous set of cards! this looks like a fantastic kit.
dori leslie
January 05, 2020
I love them all, Ilina ! I can’t pick a favorite :)
Leslie Birdsall
January 05, 2020
I love the versatility of this kit, allowing any occasion cards to be created as well! Fabulous!
Bienchen Mittwollen
January 05, 2020
Love the idea of the newsprint behind the die cut elements!! Thank you for the amazing inspiration ❤️
Toni F
January 05, 2020
Love the black and white with the pop of color. Very elegant.
Toni F
January 05, 2020
What a great way to use the text stamp and the die cuts. Love the simplicity of the cards. Hi
Ana
January 05, 2020
This kit looks so versatile. Can’t wait!
Stephanie B
January 05, 2020
Three card bonus?! Love it! What a simple but sophisticated layout that’s easy and fun to crank out. I really love what you did here, Ilina!
Beth m
January 05, 2020
Awesome kit:) love the sentiments
Beth m
January 05, 2020
Awesome kit:) love the sentiments
Beth m
January 05, 2020
Awesome kit:) love the sentiments
Pamella Albright
January 05, 2020
The colors are so perfect with the black sentiments and backgrounds. Lovely! Looking forward to seeing the whole kit
Stephanie Severin
January 05, 2020
that texty background is fabulous
Jean R-T
January 05, 2020
Versatile kit and great cards!
Jean R-T
January 05, 2020
Versatile kit and great cards!
Nancy Deffner
January 05, 2020
Simply beautiful!
Betty
January 05, 2020
love how the newsprint background gives such an interesting background to all your pretty die cuts!
Victoria
January 05, 2020
So pretty love these cards!!
Sue K
January 05, 2020
Great idea for making “simple” and quick cards. It will work great for making several “thank you” cards at once.
Kimberly McField
January 05, 2020
I love your beautiful CAS cards! This is a great idea for making several cards at once, and your recipients will love them.
Cindy WB
January 05, 2020
I like the idea of making a set of these.
Julie
January 05, 2020
Great cards! The newsprint stamp is do versatile!
Karthikha Uday
January 05, 2020
Simple and neat cards!! Beautiful :)
littlen
January 05, 2020
What a different looking card. Very nice. TFS.
Carole Renneker
January 05, 2020
Oh my, what a lovely set of cards. Thanks for sharing
Twylla Smith
January 05, 2020
Beautifully simple cards. Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit.
Barbara-Jean
January 05, 2020
Beautiful creations! When I first saw them, I thought they were prints in black frames! Another idea! This kit looks wonderful!Rachel
January 05, 2020
I love this card layout. The newspaper print highlights the focal elements perfectly. This would make a great hostess gift of different themed cards tied with a ribbon. Can’t wait for my kit!!!
Schmidenkiwi
January 05, 2020
For once I had the idea before seeing your inspiration 😀. I really like that clear look.
Tonia Sims
January 05, 2020
Unusual design creating striking cards. Lovely!
Barbara Kohn
January 05, 2020
Love the use of a newsprint stamp background for all the other stamps to pop off of! Clever and appealing!
Jan Thomas
January 05, 2020
Beautiful cards love all the colors
Kathy James
January 05, 2020
I can’t get over how versatile this kit is and your six cards illustrate that beautifully. This is an amazing kit!
Margaret R
January 05, 2020
Love these cards! I’ve wanted a good newsprint background stamp for a long time, and this one is perfect!
Andre M.
January 05, 2020
Fab spotlight technique with these gorgeous images! Can’t wait to see the full kit.
Michelle Montemurro
January 05, 2020
Oh how I love these cards. Black and white with the pop of bright color. Very pretty.
Nan Brown
January 05, 2020
Very pretty, I like that you used the kit in a non-card project.
Toni L
January 05, 2020
Love the scripted background. Makes the images just POP!
Darylene
January 05, 2020
Love how you can make simple but elegant cards with the kit. I will have to case these cards if I get the kit.
Diana Morrison
January 05, 2020
Love love love these. that background stamp is amazing.
Chloe Misevski
January 05, 2020
Beautiful! All of the sneak peeks show how versatile this kit will be, I can’t wait!
Judy
January 05, 2020
I love the flowers, and leaf dies as well as the newsprint background stamp from this kit. Ilina’s CAS set of cards are lovely!
Janna Doyscher
January 05, 2020
Love the simplicity of these cards. This kit will be awesome!
Geri S
January 05, 2020
Great cards showing the versatility of this kit. Love it!
Greta H
January 05, 2020
Just love your beautifully designed cards! I don’t buy kits, but this one may be an exception!
Kimberly T.
January 05, 2020
I love these cards!!!! So pretty!
Karen L Hetherington
January 05, 2020
Your cards are beautiful and they won’t be too difficult to make. I love your creative designs. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Helen Potter
January 05, 2020
Love the simplicity of these cards. The flowers and butterfly look awesome over the text background.
Cindy C.
January 05, 2020
Yay sentiments! We could always use more sentiment stamps!