July My Monthly Hero Countdown + Giveaway: Day 1

July 2, 2021

Hero Arts

Happy Friday, friends! Today we get to kick off the countdown to the release of the July My Monthly Hero Kit and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you! A bit of housekeeping before we begin: release day will be one day later than usual this month, due to Independence Day here in the US. Hero Arts will be closed on Monday, July 5. You will be able to purchase the kit on Tuesday, July 6 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. In the meantime, the Creative Team will be right here, sharing heaps of inspiration before the launch.

Now let's jump right in with four fantastic cards! Be sure to visit each blog (linked below the photos), where you can find more project details.

Project #1 created by Debi Adams
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Project #2 created by Channin Pelletier
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Project #3 created by Jessica Frost-Ballas
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Project #4 created by Maria Willis
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We hope you enjoyed this walk through the magical woodland forest! As you can already see, this kit is filled with lots of fun images and messages that you'll be able to combine in countless ways to create smile-inducing cards. Eager to see more? Join us again tomorrow for the next four peeks!

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 comments left across all countdown posts on the Hero Arts blog. The winner will be announced first thing Tuesday morning, July 6, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win. Good luck!

Happy stamping,

Elaine Wood Jul 06, 2021

Oh this kit could be my favorite
Madeline Littman Jul 06, 2021

Cute cards. Gnomes are so in right now!
Sharon Young Jul 06, 2021

Gnomes and fairies come sprinkle your love and magic on me!
Janelle B Jul 06, 2021

The mushroom looks amazing!
Melissa Mcfaddin Jul 06, 2021

It may seem odd but after 25+ years of stamping I don’t have any gnome stamps. My only mushroom stamps are from a MMH kit a few years ago.
It’s about time I add a magical forest to my stash!

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153 Responses

Elaine Wood

Jul 06, 2021

Oh this kit could be my favorite

Madeline Littman

Jul 06, 2021

Cute cards. Gnomes are so in right now!

Sharon Young

Jul 06, 2021

Gnomes and fairies come sprinkle your love and magic on me!

Janelle B

Jul 06, 2021

The mushroom looks amazing!

Melissa Mcfaddin

Jul 06, 2021

It may seem odd but after 25+ years of stamping I don’t have any gnome stamps. My only mushroom stamps are from a MMH kit a few years ago.
It’s about time I add a magical forest to my stash!

Carrie K

Jul 06, 2021

OOoooooo! This kit is SO cute!! It’s a must-have for sure!

Teena Perine

Jul 05, 2021

Magical forest? I’m all in for a little magic!

Andrea B

Jul 05, 2021

These are the cutest images, and I love the different styles of the samples. This looks like it will be an amazing kit!

Stephanie Mayer

Jul 05, 2021

Love these sneak peaks.

Jean Goodrich

Jul 05, 2021

These cards are adorable, can’t wait to see more of this set.

Cass Darwin

Jul 05, 2021

The design team is revealing some great details from this kit! Can’t wait to see the whole reveal. And Channin’s project today is clean and simple perfection. I love it! 😍

Deborah Mattingly

Jul 05, 2021

I love gnomes. This release will be very exciting.

Karen Kirkman

Jul 05, 2021

Oh no gnomes! I mean that in a good way. Love gnomes and I can’t wait to see it all! Such fun cards by the creative team.

Mary Lou Ni Maire

Jul 05, 2021

Pixies can be tricksie! But adorable!

Bernadette LaGory

Jul 05, 2021

Oh Gnome! Gnomes are making a comeback this year WooHoo (not that they ever go out of style lol). I’m super excited about July’s MMH, can’t wait. These cards are all great! I don’t usually pick a favorite, but All the Sparkle’s card created such a gorgeous background and that’s silhouette stamping is really great. Thanks for reminding us we can do more with our stamps.

Hannah Parnell

Jul 05, 2021

I love the Gnomes theme. I can’t wait to see more of this kit.

Melynda Cleveland

Jul 05, 2021

Gnomes are sooo my favorite!! Thank you HA…Yay

Linda Clark

Jul 05, 2021

I an loving this kit. I love fairies, gnomes and flowers, so cute. I would love a chance to win this kit. Thank you for all of the great ideas.

Patty Beers

Jul 05, 2021

Adorable. Such a cute kit. Can’t wait

Florence Stevens

Jul 05, 2021

Love the fairies and gnomes especially the silhouettes in black.

Nicole Rinaldi

Jul 05, 2021

what great projects! this kit looks super cute!

Rosemary D

Jul 05, 2021

beautiful projects! this kit looks so cute!

Susan A McDaniel

Jul 05, 2021

I love the whimsey of this new stamp set! How can you not smile when looking at these cards!

Teri Wilson

Jul 05, 2021

Gnomes! I have been wishing for a gnome themed set! Thanks Hero Arts!

Donna K

Jul 05, 2021

Gnome and home is adorable.

Valerija

Jul 05, 2021

Wow, this is so magical, wonderful and cute. Looking forward to seeing the full release! These cards are all so amazing.
Valerija xx

karen j

Jul 04, 2021

Looks like a fun kit – looking forward to seeing the full release!

Anna Rodgers

Jul 04, 2021

I am very excited about this kit! Gnomes and fairies make for the best daydreams!

Linda Price

Jul 04, 2021

I see gnomes in our future! Such a nice variety of cards using this set.

Stacey Kowbel

Jul 04, 2021

Looks like such a fun kit!

Lori Lehnen

Jul 04, 2021

Such cute Gnomes!
I know lots of Gnome fans who would love to get a card made with this wonderful new set!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Carol Celeste

Jul 04, 2021

Gnome my Goodness! Looking forward to this release.

Karen Talbot

Jul 04, 2021

Lots of cuteness here! Can’t wait to see more of what’s in store for this new kit!

Susan McRae

Jul 04, 2021

Eeek, cutie gnomes and their adorable homes! Must have!

Allie Fernandes

Jul 04, 2021

Absolutely magical! Gnomes & foxgloves! I so love them. Cant wait for the reveal on Tuesday!

Cindy Graham

Jul 04, 2021

Love love love the Fairy Kind (with mushroom) card – beautiful layout and colors!

Louise Gustavsson

Jul 04, 2021

Love this card :)

Kim Sharabba

Jul 04, 2021

OH! I LOVE MUSHROOMS AND GNOMES! YAY!

MaryAnn Somers

Jul 04, 2021

Oh my gosh….. so much cuteness!

Jeannette Gaidawirth

Jul 04, 2021

The “fairy kind” sample is my favorite so far! I can’t wait to see what else there is!

Aurora Caamano

Jul 04, 2021

Very beautiful, magical cards. I just love the colors.

Helen F

Jul 04, 2021

These little gnomes and woodland homes are so cute! What a great addition to the HA Goodies!! :)

Denise Barney

Jul 03, 2021

I see gnomes are making a comeback! And in time for “Christmas in July.”

Nancy Sue Valencia

Jul 03, 2021

Already this kit is looking amazing, in love with it already.

Jade C

Jul 03, 2021

loving the gnomes and their houses.

Donna Rohwer

Jul 03, 2021

Ohhhhh, all things gnome!

Randy Nguyen

Jul 03, 2021

I love gnomes so much, I am extremely excited for this kit!

Aurora Caamano

Jul 03, 2021

Very beautiful, magical cards. I just love all the colors.

Dorothy A

Jul 03, 2021

What darling cards! I just love the mushroom house and little flowers.

Denise Erin Allison

Jul 03, 2021

Love love love these cuties 💜🥰

Kimberly McField

Jul 03, 2021

Aww, I’m loving the little gnome and fairy houses!

El Ivens

Jul 03, 2021

I am such a sucker for gnome stamps. Can hardly wait to get this one in my hands. Love the samples. Looking forward to the next sneak peek.

Leticia Avila

Jul 03, 2021

yay! I love gnome/ garden themes.

Karen Lingel

Jul 03, 2021

What an adorable set! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Karen Lingel

Jul 03, 2021

This looks like a cute set. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Shirley Temmle

Jul 03, 2021

Oh my! I am absolutely in love! I have a weak spot for all things fairy and fantastical, and this is exactly it! I’m so excited to see the entire kit :D

Alanna P.

Jul 03, 2021

I’m already obsessed with this month’s kit! Gnomes are my favourite theme to stamp, and these cards are adorable.

Allison Denny

Jul 03, 2021

So far, so good!! Promises to be a great release!

Margaret T.

Jul 03, 2021

Love these. Nifty gnome climbing a ladder!

Gayle Chrvala

Jul 03, 2021

Looks super cute and am very anxious to see more of the new kit.

Francine

Jul 03, 2021

Loving the kit so far!

Amy Cooley

Jul 03, 2021

This looks like such a sweet new kit! I love all the samples!

Ava Bellon

Jul 03, 2021

ooooooh love this like gnome other!!!

Lauryne Cunningham

Jul 03, 2021

These cards are so cute! I can’t wait to see the rest of the kit!

ELAINE STEFANACCI

Jul 03, 2021

The gnome, mushroom, tree stump, etc. are all very cute. Can’t wait to see what else is in the set. I look forward to this every month. Thanks for all your creativeness.

Marie Ensley

Jul 03, 2021

Oh my – the timing! I just purchased some other gnome and mushroom dies this past week, so as a subscriber I guess these little guys are going to be moving in to my gnome neighborhood too! Needless to say, I especially like Jessica’ project #3 – gorgeous way to use those images! That will be my inspiration when the kit arrives!

Jen K.

Jul 03, 2021

Yes! I love gnomes! Perfect!

Lillian Prost

Jul 03, 2021

love me a gnome!

Jessie Y

Jul 03, 2021

So much fun! I can’t wait to play with this set.

Sharon Gullikson

Jul 03, 2021

Oh my gosh, these cards are SO CUTE. I especially like the gnome on the ladder :)

Beth Canary-Lee

Jul 03, 2021

Yippee! Can’t wait for this kit. I have been thinking of all the creative ways to use this kit. You can’t help smiling with gnomes!

Eva Wagner

Jul 03, 2021

That‘s so cute! Can‘t wait to see the all of this Kit!

Viv Jones

Jul 03, 2021

I used to have a book about gnomes when I was younger and living in Holland. It had a cardboard 3-D room you could make with lots of things like tables and chairs and the characters. This just so reminds me of that. Fab set.

D. Wilson

Jul 03, 2021

Adorable; whimsical; sooooooooo freaking cute!!!

PALUMBO Estelle

Jul 03, 2021

Oh noooooooo, this kit seems to be so great, beautiful, amazing and cute to. I love mushrooms and gnomes so i do with your kits.

Debbie McKelvey

Jul 03, 2021

Cute little gnomes! Can’t wait to see the rest of the sneak peeks.

Leslie Birdsall

Jul 03, 2021

Love the gnomes… so cute!

Karin W

Jul 03, 2021

Oh my goodness!! Everything I have seen so far is adorable. Gnomes are so cute. I cannot wait to see more of this kit!

Lori Anderson

Jul 03, 2021

I’m looking forward to this kit. I don’t have any gnome stamps yet. They look adorable.

Wendy Dillon

Jul 03, 2021

Can’t wait until these little gnomies make their appearance! Anxious to see all that is included in the kit!

Denise Bryant

Jul 03, 2021

Such delightful cards! I love the little gnomes!

Janet Hayes

Jul 03, 2021

So nice to catch up with the gnomes to see how they spend their summers!

Melissa Leftrick

Jul 02, 2021

Oh my so excited for this!! I love gnomes!

Nancy Osborn

Jul 02, 2021

I’m totally here for this one!! I’m OBSESSED with gnome stamps and dies! I LOVE making scenes with them! I can already tell I’ll use this one again and again! Woohoo! ❤️
OH MY HERO!!! 🙌

Alice Turak

Jul 02, 2021

Gnomes! What fun. Looks like a great kit.

Iris Esther López

Jul 02, 2021

Looks like this will be a great kit as always. So much inspiration.

Leslie Spring

Jul 02, 2021

Love this new kit. Can’t wait to see the rest of it. Thanks for all you do Hero Arts!!

Debbie Edwards

Jul 02, 2021

Love gnomes cute and easy to do. Thanks for idea!

Geri S

Jul 02, 2021

Gnome body does kits like HA!

Janet Durbin

Jul 02, 2021

LOVE these, great kit!

Christy Malone

Jul 02, 2021

These are so much fun! I already know I’m going to love the kit!

Christine Eck

Jul 02, 2021

Very fun!

Joyce Mehrberg

Jul 02, 2021

This is beyond cute

Rachel Walton

Jul 02, 2021

Love the mushrooms. I don’t gnome how I’ll be able to wait for my kit, hahaha!

Teri Smith

Jul 02, 2021

I am so taken with these cards on day one of Sneak Peeks because I love mushroom stamps & cute little houses that are whimsical.

Phyllis Freese

Jul 02, 2021

Love gnomes so much. Glad to see there is one in the new kit.

Anne B

Jul 02, 2021

How cute is that kit! Look forward to seeing more.

Judith Frank

Jul 02, 2021

That is just too stinkin’ cute! I have to have it!

Debbie Birdsong

Jul 02, 2021

Love all the cards. My daughter is obsessed with gnomes. Great set

Lisa Clark

Jul 02, 2021

Yay gnomes! Can’t wait to see the whole kit.

jean marmo

Jul 02, 2021

These are all wonderful!

KC Wong

Jul 02, 2021

Very cute cards all!!! This kit looks like fun!

Judith Ferrell

Jul 02, 2021

Oh, I love gmones . I have been hoping you would do something with them.

Sheri Kempke

Jul 02, 2021

I love these gnome themed cards! Can’t wait to see the entire release!

Margery C

Jul 02, 2021

Looks like a cute kit. Great samples from all the designers.

Cyndi Morris

Jul 02, 2021

Such sweet, adorable cards. My oldest granddaughter loves fairies. She’s 17 now, but fanciful cards like these still make her smile.

Carole Renneker

Jul 02, 2021

Adorable!!! Gnome’s, fairies, tiny houses and flowers plus add-ons I can hardly wait to see everything.

Kathy Roller

Jul 02, 2021

I’ve developed a bit of a gnome addiction this year, so this kit really hits the spot!

Sue D

Jul 02, 2021

Cute and fanciful cards.

Nicole Redden

Jul 02, 2021

Oh my goodness, these are so cute!! The mushrooms are exactly what I have been looking for and my mother LOVES gnomes, so I know I will be buying this set!

Gramma Dee

Jul 02, 2021

I love gnomes and these are DEE-lightful! Love the little home with the leafy roof.

Heidi Macy

Jul 02, 2021

I have a feeling this one will sell out fast. I love it 🥰

Patricia Wilson

Jul 02, 2021

Loving the gnomes. Can’t wait to see the whole kit.

Cristina C.

Jul 02, 2021

This kit looks 100% adorable!!! Can’t wait to see more!

Stacy Tiffin

Jul 02, 2021

I am so excited about this kit! It’s so cute!!!

Jackie Smith

Jul 02, 2021

LOve all things gnome, so this one is a winner!

Sarah Stewart McCorkle

Jul 02, 2021

Oh, this is adorable.

Marilee DeMars

Jul 02, 2021

I love these hints – I love fairy gardens, and this will make some great cards!

Beverly Robinson

Jul 02, 2021

What adorable images! I can imagine lots of possibilities with this kit.

Carol E. Wortman

Jul 02, 2021

Awwwwe! Love this soooo mush!! The leafy house is precious. You’ll Never feel blue when ya have bluebells. SWOON!

Golda Peterson

Jul 02, 2021

Oh, these are adorable! I love gnomes, so I’m looking forward to seeing more.

BECCA YAHRLING

Jul 02, 2021

This kit is going to see out fast!! How adorable. Great inspiration!

Dee Earnshaw

Jul 02, 2021

I love these cards – they are jsut so beautiful and inspiring :)

Lyndi Kummer

Jul 02, 2021

Some people on the HA fan page are sure going to be happy as they requested gnomes1 they are adorable, and the design team of course has done a great job with them. Thanks HA, love you!

Ellie S.

Jul 02, 2021

What a fun stamp kit, loving all of these samples and can’t wait to see more!
Thank you for a chance to win!

Katherine Cartwright crafts

Jul 02, 2021

I can’t wait to get this kit!!! All these samples are amazing!

Renee Thompson

Jul 02, 2021

OMG I love these! And the ladder up to the lil ‘treehouse’ is the cutest!!

D Connolly

Jul 02, 2021

That little ladder is too cute!!!!

Lindar C

Jul 02, 2021

Such cute elements so far!

Gail Anderson

Jul 02, 2021

Gnomes are so popular right now, and it looks like this kit is going to really help to build gnome scenes. Can’t wait to see more ideas!

Jodi Warren

Jul 02, 2021

I can’t wait for this kit. I love the images so far and can’t wait to see the add ons. Keep the great ideas coming.

Mary Holshouser

Jul 02, 2021

Love the size of the gnomes. Cute cards.
thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

Michele Hogarth

Jul 02, 2021

Love what I have seen so far. Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit. Thanks for the sneak peek.

Kailash

Jul 02, 2021

I’m in love with this kit with those adorable gnomes. Absolutely adorable!

Tracey Hill

Jul 02, 2021

Another adorable collection from Hero Arts!! I’m so excited about this one! So many possibilities and Ive ony seen the first peek! I cant wait to see the rest of this kit and of course the add ons!!!

Meghan Kennihan

Jul 02, 2021

Oooooo this kit looks awesome so far! Love the mushrooms!

Kim Heggins

Jul 02, 2021

Adorable….love that sweet fairy!

Melissa SunshineHoneyBee

Jul 02, 2021

Gnomes are gaining popularity. I’m fond of Smurfs but on the fence about Gnomes.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”

Ann

Jul 02, 2021

Beautiful cards. I can’t wait to see the rest of the kit.

Evelyn Larson

Jul 02, 2021

Hello from Malta, New York. This month’s kit looks like another winner. Everyone loves a cute gnome. YAY.

Marty Harris

Jul 02, 2021

Such a variety of examples of ways to use the stamps in the kit! I like the sentiments, too.

Jeanne Beam

Jul 02, 2021

Such adorable cards! Love the gnomes…
Thanks for sharing.

Cindy L Johnson

Jul 02, 2021

Oh my! This kit looks adorable!! Can’t wait to see all the goodies!

Sharon Brand

Jul 02, 2021

Love all these “gnome” cards! They are so cute!

Dorothy Mutafopulos

Jul 02, 2021

Such a wonderful and adorable cards love the Gnomes and mushrooms. Love the new kit from Hero Arts !

Josmary flores

Jul 02, 2021

Omg this months kit is magucal. Love love jessica’s card. I bet tge addons are going to be amazing this month.

Avra Williams

Jul 02, 2021

Super cute!

Jessica Monte

Jul 02, 2021

Oh my what a great start to the release. I love mushroom houses I cant wait to see more.

Susan Eliot

Jul 02, 2021

Oh, dear, gnomes! I might be sunk… lol

Kathy Benjamin

Jul 02, 2021

Gnomes 😍😍 These cards are gorgeous. I can’t even pick a fave. They are all stunning.

Monica Tozier-Brown

Jul 02, 2021

Oh my goodness! I’m over the moon for this kit. I absolutely love these images. Who doesn’t love Gnomes and mushrooms! Can’t wait to get my kit!

Kelsey Thomas

Jul 02, 2021

This kit looks like it is going to be amazing! Love all of these cards! :)

Sandye Curry

Jul 02, 2021

All cards are SO cute!

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153 Responses

Elaine Wood

Madeline Littman

Sharon Young

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Melissa Mcfaddin

Carrie K

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Andrea B

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Cass Darwin

Deborah Mattingly

Karen Kirkman

Mary Lou Ni Maire

Bernadette LaGory

Hannah Parnell

Melynda Cleveland

Linda Clark

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Kim Sharabba

MaryAnn Somers

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Jade C

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Alanna P.

Allison Denny

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Francine

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ELAINE STEFANACCI

Marie Ensley

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