January My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #6 + Giveaway
It's time for our final countdown peek before the release of the January My Monthly Hero Kit! The kit will be available tomorrow, Monday, January 7 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Now let’s join Nichol, who is sharing another look at this sweet kit!
I knew when I saw the kit that I wanted to create a flower shop window scene with the large window/awning and the planters, flower pots, hanging plants, and more. I am always a big fan of scene cards and the main kit stamps and images make creating incredible scenes so easy! I paired the images from the main kit with a sentiment and a large flourish from the You Are Loved Flourish Messages stamp set (an add-on this month) to round out the design.
The window image was stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with Versafine Onyx Black Ink and colored in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers (Turquoise Green, Green Shadow, Peach Pink, Sugared Almond Pink, Platinum Brown, and Blender). The window was die cut with the coordinating die from the main kit. The window insert was inked with Cracked Pistachio Distress Ink and stamped with the "hello" greeting from the You Are Loved Flourish Messages using Versamark Ink and heat embossed with White Detail Embossing Powder.
A 4" x 5 1/4" background panel was inked with a brick stencil and Hickory Smoke Distress Ink. The greeting square was adhered directly to the stenciled background. The flourish from the You Are Loved Flourish Messages was stamped on the background with Hickory Smoke Distress Ink. The window was adhered with foam adhesive for subtle dimension.
(Note: The stencil came from Nichol's supply stash, and is not an element included in this month's kit.)
The flower pots, crates, flowers, and watering can were all stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with Versafine Onyx Black Ink and colored in with the following Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker color combinations:
Purple Flowers/Crate: Violet, Light Violet, Light Green, Yellow Green, Brown, Light Brown, Vanilla
Red Flowers/Flower Pot: Carmine Red, Peach Pink, Sugared Almond Pink, Light Green, Yellow Green
Pink Roses/Crate: Deep Red, Pale Rose, Green, Light Green, Brown, Light Brown, Vanilla
Watering Can: Blue, Light Blue
Tulips/Bucket: Bright Yellow, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Purple, Pale Violet
Pink Flowers/Aqua Planter: Peach Pink, Sugared Almond Pink, Green, Light Green, Turquoise Green, Green Shadow
Hanging Planter: Blue, Light Blue, Green, Light Green
The images were die cut with the coordinating kit dies and adhered to the window scene. Some were adhered with foam adhesive to fill and fit the design better.
I hope this has given you some ideas on creating your own scene cards!
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!
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100 Responses
Barbara Burkhart
Awesome!
Barbara Burkhart
Awesome!
Cy Lee
I love the ombre of the back window. The card is so lovely.
Deanne
Beautiful card. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Cyn Doll
I love the coloring. It is so crisp and refreshing.
Kandice J
What a lovely card. Awesome job, thanks for sharing!
Christine Eldridge
Oh wow, just beautiful, thank you for sharing.
CCLady
Very nice coloring. You didn’t use red.
It’s a beautiful set. Always love flowers.
Jean Goehlen
These stamps are wonderful. Who wouldn’t like a flower shop window card? This could be used for all sorts of things.
Pam G.
I never look at Hero Arts . . . don’t know why . . . I guess I’m just unfamiliar with their products in general. But this card really perked my interest! Absolutely charming and so versatile! Love it!!
Leni
Love the flowershop! I always visit every flowershop I walk by, because I Simple love it to see flowers and flowerarrangements. So, great kit!
Margaret Wise
Awesome card, you make some beautiful cards.
Cheri
Always love your cards, Nichol…..this one is no exception! Can’t wait to receive my Kit!!
Susy Ramirez
Lovely card. Beautiful flower shop. Thanks for including the marker color combos you used.
Karen Brown
Gorgeous spring scene card!
Barbara Howell
Your window scene is just great. The brick wall just makes the realistic look.
Jeanne Beam
Such an adorable card! Love your flower shop scene!
Thanks so much for sharing…
Florie
Lovely, so different, but very lovely. It’s full of life and fun. Tfs
Vicki Kroll
This cards layout is perfect. Your eyes are drawn to every corner and the colouring is great. Thanks for sharing.
Beth Canary-Lee
OMG love your card, so many things to look at! Thanks for sharing your creative idea with us!
Thersha Lewis
Thanks for sharing this beautiful card along with the color combos you used. Love it
Cristina
so lovely!
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Emily Henry
What a charming arrangement. I especially like the flourish over the window. It is just the right touch. Thanks for listing the zig colors. I’m sometimes confused where to begin with them.
Neeta Rancourt
Beautiful!
Dawn
Can’t wait to see this kit. Very cute card!
Purvi
Absolutely love the coloring, such a cheerful card. Can’t wait to get this kit!
Leanne S
Beautiful card!
MandaLJ
What a gorgeous flower shop window!
Anne Hudgens
What an outstanding scene!
Your choice of vibrant colors and sweet little finishes make this card extraordinary!
What a way to start the year!
Anne Snelgrove
The card is so lovely with the fresh flowers and shop window. It’s like a breath of spring during this dreary winter season. I know that I’ll make good use of this kit sending sunshine to my friends and family.
RoZee
Makes me want to take a trip to my local flower shop. Great Card!
Tanna Lohouse
Reminds me of the café intricate guy that was in the coffee kit during the summer love this card!!
Diane T.
Such a pretty card! I love how you color with the zig markers.
Arianna Barbara
Oh wow! It’s pretty amazing! Love it!!!
Machell
I love the watering can!
Christi Conley
What a fun card – can’t wait for this kit!
Marti
Absolutely love the bright cheerful colors!
Kirsten
I love your florist window scene, Nichol. The bright colors are fantastic. I think the flourish you added to the top of the window is the perfect finishing touch. I’m excited to see the entire kit and the other cards you’ve made using it.
Jill Rice
What a versatile set! I can’t wait!
Donna Holloway
Gorgeous shop card. I love your use of the brick stencil, it really grounds the window. Great job.
mie
Love this kit!!!
mie
Love this kit!
Margery C
Fabulous card. I always love your style and this card brings the “wow” out.
Lisa
Cute fresh look to start the new year.
Karen L K
What a nice flower shop! Such fun colors!
Michelle S.
Your card is just beautiful, Nichol. The new monthly Hero Arts kit looks amazing and you have certainly made a lovely scene card using it!
Beth Merrill
This kit looks like it’s going to be another Hero Arts “scene stealer”!
Yvonne Stein
What a pretty spring card! I love the colors and can’t wait to see all of the add ons!
Vikki H
Your card reminds me of several florists shop windows in various cities of the world. Gorgeous coloring and design!
Leslie
Love the card!! Love the products!!!
NCDonna
Using the gray to show off the fresh clean colors was genius! Beautiful card!
Swati jain
Amazing
Swati Jain
Beautiful project..looking forward for this awesome kit. Thanks for inspiration
Swati Jain
Beautiful project..looking forward for this awesome kit. Thanks for inspiration
Lana
I absolutely adore the brick background, and that you used your Zig markers for the coloring.
Jessica Kerr
The scene building options here with this kit are incredible
Tawanna
I love this card! Nice, bright colors.
Bo
This kit is just adorable and very sweet.
Josmary
Omg such an adorable card. 😍 can’t hardly wait till tomorrow
Sharron Gregory
Awesome, Nichol! Love your wonderful flower shop scene! Can’t wait for the release!!
Nicole Rinaldi
So beautiful and colorful! Love your card!
Shannon
Stunning!
Erika
I am so excited for this kit. The window is adorable. Cute inspiration card.
Victoria Coyne
What a Pretty Card! Makes me want Spring to come quick. I would just love to have a kit like this. This is my first time visiting the Blog and the Shop. I really like the different selection of Images that Hero Arts Carry’s
karenajo
What a lovely scene – so colorful and and love all the elements! Thanks for sharing ! Looks like a great kit!
Leslie Birdsall
Such a wonderful card with amazing detail!
KARI L MANO
lovely
Amy Cooley
I love your beautiful, colorful card. I’m looking forward to this new kit.
Gina Mongenel
I absolutely love this card! Awesome job Nichol! Can’t wait to see the whole kit tomorrow!
Breina Burgin
Adorable! I can’t wait!
Lori Poffenroth
Love the details in this card and the colours are beautiful.
Sudhamathi Muthu
Love the cute flower shop scene… such a darling card..
Juana Vega
Love this card and how the scene complements all the items shown here. Great colors too.
Helen Gullett
WOW!!! That is so amazing! Love the scene and your coloring a lot.
Flo
Very pretty. Great kit.
Linda Reilly
The brick wall stencil makes a perfect background for the window. Really beautiful card.
Leslie pierson
This card is beautiful. Looks like sitting in an outside cafe looking at beautiful flowers.
Cheryl
Love everything about this!
Michelle Varol
Love Love Love everything about this!
Linda Tadlock
Super cute card!
Concepcion Diaz
Love, love, love!!
Karry
Once again I am floored by you card design, I love it, it
Is so cute and fresh. And now I must buy this kit!
Karrie Lasater
Beautiful card! Love the happy spring colors! So excited to see the whole release.
Sarah Mixon
Love all the details. Cute card!
Kimberly T.
Such a pretty card! Can’t wait too see this kit!
Janet Robson
What a gorgeous kit and a stunning card by Nichol. Can’t wait for the release.
Jane Mcbee
The coloring is superb. I love the pastels.
Cynthia Cole
Love this beautiful card!
Cindy C.
How delightful!!
Jodi Warren
Great Job. Cute store front window. Love the look of all the flowers.
Sarita Salmon
Beautiful card, love the colors!
Jeannie Kampa
Love this card!!
Kylie R Z
There is something special about these images.
Evelyn Larson
this is so beautiful, reminds me of the shops in my town.
Maria C F
With each sneak peak, I like this kit even more.
Danielle Dietz
Wow Nichol. The scene you created is so lovely. The zig markers give such a bright vibrant look to the flowers and pots. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
Myriam V
Very beautiful card, love the colors!
Glenna
Love the hanging plant idea. Great card.
Diane
This flower shop is the best. Love the look.
Laura Staley
Love the brick wall you stamped. Making a flower shop was a creative way to use the flower pots and flowers. And Hero Arts makes scene building so easy with their coordinating stamps and dies! Beautiful card!
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