January My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #2 + Giveaway!

Janette Kausen

Hello and welcome as we continue the countdown to the release of the January My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, January 7th at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We will be here through the weekend, sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as the new optional add-on products that will also be available on Monday. Stay tuned for more inspiration all weekend long! Now let's join Janette for another look at this sweet kit.

This month's kit is so cheerful, it can't help but make you smile! Of course it can be used to create Valentine's projects, but the delightful spring feel is just darling and can be used for so much more. Is there ever a bad time to say I love you?

Begin by stamping the shop front in Cup O' Joe Mid-Tone Shadow ink for a dark, but more vintage feel than black, image on Kraft Layering Paper. Fussy cut center window or use kit included die. Color image, except awning, with colored pencils.

Stamp additional shop front in the same way and color awning with colored pencils. Fussy cut awning and adhere with dimensional adhesive over main image.

Stamp accessories in black and color simply with Copic markers, or again with colored pencils, if you prefer. Die cut images and adhere in place, some with dimensional adhesive, some without. Heat emboss kit included sentiment in white.

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 7th, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!

I can't wait to see what you create! Happy crafting and we'll see you soon!


  • Lana

    I really like the vintagey look of this scene, with the kraft cardstock and pencil coloring!

  • Shannon

    The kraft paper and colored pencil combo is amazing – beautiful card!

  • Nicole Rinaldi

    I love the dimension with the awning and the red on kraft!

  • Jeanette Y

    Beautiful image and lovely coloring on kraft paper!
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  • Bessie Phillips

    I live this on the kraft paper

524 Responses

Bo

Bo

Jan 04, 2019

Adorable! Love the choice of color’s so soft and soothing.

Susan McRae

Susan McRae

Jan 04, 2019

What a charming little scene! love the coloring of your awning and how the pink pops against the kraft!

Vivian Lea Carlen

Vivian Lea Carlen

Jan 04, 2019

Love it!!! Can’t wait for my new January kit.
The overflowing buckets of flowers are the perfect cure for the “winter doldrums” … very cheerful and inspiring!
I am fairly new to cardmaking and LOVE the artistic products you pull together for your kits. It’s always a delight to untie your ribbon and play with my new monthly kit … thank you for the care and love you put into them!

Tabitha Kelley

Tabitha Kelley

Jan 04, 2019

This is so cute.

Susan R K

Susan R K

Jan 04, 2019

What a wonderful store front – feel I could walk right in. Love all the flowers, containers, and the inviting colorful awning.

Sara Wright

Sara Wright

Jan 04, 2019

This is beautiful and exciting! I’m reminded on another kit we had with a sweet cafe die that would coordinate beautifully with this kit, from what I’ve seen. Can’t wait!

Becca Yahrling

Becca Yahrling

Jan 04, 2019

Wow, that’s a stunner! Love the dimension and just the overall design of this beauty.

Helen

Helen

Jan 04, 2019

Beautiful card, Janette. The colouring is fabulous!!

teresa

teresa

Jan 04, 2019

What a sweet card!. Love the Kraft and white colors.

AJ Wong

AJ Wong

Jan 04, 2019

What a charming scene! The awning is amazing! Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit!

Rosie

Rosie

Jan 04, 2019

Another oh so sweet card! I particularly love the pop of color the awning gives. This kit promises to be another amazing MMH kit.

Kailash

Kailash

Jan 04, 2019

This is one snazzy card, love the shopfront. This kit looks fabulous!

Betty

Betty

Jan 04, 2019

Another beautiful card Janette. Loving this kit! Can’t wait to see more.

Celeste C.

Celeste C.

Jan 04, 2019

Oh isn’t that fun?!? It’s like a flower shop!!!

Karin W

Karin W

Jan 04, 2019

Wow! I adore this shop window card. This is going to be so much fun!!

Purvi

Purvi

Jan 04, 2019

Love the card, fabulous coloring. Who wouldn’t like to see such wonderful flower shop!

shirley payne

shirley payne

Jan 04, 2019

So cute, can’t wait to try this out.

Darlene

Darlene

Jan 04, 2019

This is lovely Janette. While my mind is stuck in winter I could easily imagine the window decorated with Christmas toys and decorations. Thanks

Arianna Barbara

Arianna Barbara

Jan 04, 2019

What a lovely scene!!! Too cute!!!

GabriellaB

GabriellaB

Jan 04, 2019

I love the look of the colored pencil on colored cardstock. I need to try that more often because it really is eye catching

Sue Manning

Sue Manning

Jan 04, 2019

I love this kit already!
The card is so sweet and reminiscent of a romantic flower shop.
Great job!
Sue Manning

Judy

Judy

Jan 04, 2019

I love Janette’s coloring on kraft with these charming images!

Wendy Denietolis

Wendy Denietolis

Jan 04, 2019

I am always so happy when I can use a kit in many different ways throughout the year. I am especially happy that I didn’t go out and buy Valentine stamps or dies. I had a feeling that Hero Arts would come out with something I could use! Always love your products and your blog posts and videos are wonderful!

Aileen Ryan

Aileen Ryan

Jan 04, 2019

Looks amazing done on Kraft card stock, love the store hangover in pink. Fabulous.