July My Monthly Hero Countdown + Giveaway: Day 1
A new month is here and today we are excited to kick off the countdown to the release of the July My Monthly Hero Kits! One bit of housekeeping before we begin: please note that release day will be two days later than usual this month, due to Independence Day here in the US. Hero Arts will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. You will be able to purchase the new kits and add-ons on Wednesday, July 5 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. In the meantime, the Creative Team will be right here, sharing lots of inspiration before the launch.
Let's jump right in with four wonderful cards! Who's up for some fresh air and a visit to the park?
Project #1 created by Jayne Nelson (Premium Kit)
Project #2 created by Dana Joy (Classic Kit)
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Project #3 created by Michelle Short (Premium Kit)
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Project #4 created by Jennifer Kotas (Classic Kit)
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Eager to see even more? Join us again tomorrow for the next round of peeks! We will be here the next two days to share inspiration leading up to Wednesday's launch.
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 Wednesday morning, July 5, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win. Good luck!
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177 Responses
Debbie P
July 05, 2023
So many possibilities with these sets!
Colleen Jo Howell
July 05, 2023
Great kit, I m loving the add on kit the best. So many great cards you can make and that ant background stamp is precious
Anna Seniw
July 05, 2023
Oh boy……love that relaxing scene by the water!
Helen F
July 05, 2023
What wonderful cards created by the team!! I love these fun picnic dies – such super fun and the floral stamp is so beautiful and elegant. A great new release!!
Melissa Dare
July 05, 2023
I love all of the cards and cannot wait to see the kit options! Premium is what I will be opting for and hope it doesn’t sell out before I can get my hands on it. Or perhaps I would be blessed enough to win one. You never know. Have a happy and safe 4th!
Amy O
July 04, 2023
Such relaxing images!
Thanks for the chance.
Debra Capps
July 04, 2023
The picnic basket is adorable! Cant wait to see the rest!
Debbie Snyder-Puder
July 04, 2023
Love so much about this kit. The picnic, the food, nature. Also love Jayne’s card although they’re all wonderful. 😍
Karen Kemplin
July 04, 2023
Love the Beautiful Day card by Jayne. It’s so relaxing to look at. I want the Premium Kit now!
Geneviève Milot
July 04, 2023
That first card has me wanting premium. Amazing inspirations
Drena Putz
July 04, 2023
Oh my goodness, the picnic pieces are too cute! They are definitely something different than anything we’ve seen in a while. Can’t wait to see the rest!
Kelly Santi
July 04, 2023
SUCH an gorgeous new release! I love the colors, designs and versatility of these fabulous cards! Thanks for sharing!
Karin Wrasman
July 04, 2023
What a wonderful theme of picnics, water and wildflowers!
Marcie Bagley
July 04, 2023
love the ombre effects. Cannot wait to see the kit!
Karen L Kirkman
July 04, 2023
Such summer fun in this release! Love the flowers especially done in rainbow colors!
Emily
July 04, 2023
Love the picnic stuff!
Patsy Armstead
July 03, 2023
The picnic scenes always appeal to me. All they need now is some bread, cold cuts and fruit. No ants please!
Tracy Rivera
July 03, 2023
What fun cards! The kit looks like it will be a lot of fun too!
Connie Johnson
July 03, 2023
Love! Love! Lovin’ all the texture on these cards!!! A great new release! Really like that new picnic basket :)
Virginia Ellison
July 03, 2023
Looks like a summery kit…. these projects are so cute….
Dawn N.
July 03, 2023
Can’t wait to see the full reveal!
Roberta Sadler
July 03, 2023
These projects are beautiful. The theme say summertime to me.
Barb Adams
July 03, 2023
That picnic basket is wonderful. I just might have to have it.
Mary Moisan
July 03, 2023
I’m sold on the basket and those flowers are lovely.
Karen J
July 03, 2023
Love the picnic basket!
Brenda Meilak
July 03, 2023
OOH looks like a new floral stamp in the classic kit – can’t wait to see it because it’s calling my name!
Jessica Hay
July 03, 2023
So fun!
Barbara Roberts
July 03, 2023
Love that picnic basket with all the goodies.
Lisa Bloker
July 03, 2023
Love #2
Tracy Ross
July 03, 2023
Wow this kit looks amazing. Can’t wait to see the whole thing
Erica loscalzo
July 03, 2023
Great kit
Suzanne Hue
July 03, 2023
I love when die cuts can be used to make a great card! Love these examples. I can’t wait to see the full kit offerings.
Tammy Joyce
July 03, 2023
I really like the Find your Bliss card and the Hello friend. So pretty. TFS
Becky Partan
July 03, 2023
I can see lots of possibilities with this kit. I would love to win it.
BECCA YAHRLING
July 03, 2023
Loving everything I see. Gorgeous inspiration.
linda mei
July 03, 2023
Wish I was on a picnic right now! Beautiful cards
Karen adams
July 03, 2023
This card kit looks like fun! Great cards!
Lorena
July 03, 2023
I am loving how these dies look inlaid together.
Debbie Frank
July 03, 2023
So far the Inspirations are fabulous! loving the picnic basket, so fun!
Linda H.
July 03, 2023
The cards are wonderful. Love the picnic basket.
Christine Szekeres
July 03, 2023
I love this inspiration. Some lovely cards here! Would be so excited to win a kit!
Judith
July 03, 2023
Lovely cards—I love the picnic basket and the wildflowers!!
Paula Portelli
July 03, 2023
Oh my goodness, you all have outdone yourselves and this is only the the first peek!
Lorraine Buttner
July 03, 2023
Loving everything I see in this reveal. Can’t wait to see it all!
Lynnette Crowe
July 03, 2023
The picnic images are fantastic!
Viv
July 03, 2023
Always excited to see what’s coming up. Love some of the simplicity we can create
Cindy Graham
July 03, 2023
Can’t wait to see more. Loving the flower image; it can be used as a silhouette, or multi-colored and more!
Rebecca
July 03, 2023
Ooh, looks fun!
Jennifer Lubbock
July 03, 2023
Lovely cards! I really like the wildflower silhouette stamp. Looking forward to seeing the full kit!
Anne Marie Davis
July 03, 2023
Pretty florals and great dies. The premium kit looks like a winner.
Stacy Tiffin
July 03, 2023
Love the picnic!! This looks like it’s going to be such a fun release!!!
Michele
July 03, 2023
Your picnic basket looks like my Longaberger Picnic and Market Basket!❤️
Margery C
July 03, 2023
Who doesn’t love a picnic?! Excited to see the whole set & dies.
Joni
July 03, 2023
What a fun kit, great cards
Vicki Robe
July 03, 2023
What a fantastic kit. Great for nice detailed scene backgrounds and like everyone else I love the picnic basket! Keep up the awesome work Hero Arts.
Kathy Leitch
July 03, 2023
This is so cute! I can’t wait to get started!14
Darlene Renshaw-Busch
July 03, 2023
This kit is awesome. I love the botanicals and the picnic basket, picnic set, etc. so cool for summer 🥰
Marjorie Peila
July 03, 2023
Love the picnic theme!
Carol Matsumoto
July 03, 2023
Lovely summer cards! Love Love the sentiment font! :)
Patty Hart
July 03, 2023
This looks like a fun kit. Love the picnic basket.
Bonnie King
July 03, 2023
This looks like a good one! Love what Dana and Jennifer did with the silhouette wildflowers – so pretty!
Beth Merrill
July 03, 2023
The picnic basket is just so precious!
Georgie D’Alessandro
July 03, 2023
I L-O-V-E summer card kits. They are always so bright and cheerful. I look forward to this time of year and creating fun cards for my friends and family. This kit really looks great. Love the picnic theme and I have the ants to go with it. Hope I win.
Nancy Roth
July 03, 2023
I love the silhouette cards. Simple but striking.
Laura Hanson
July 03, 2023
Love the picnic theme.
Kim Heath
July 03, 2023
Love the cards! I would love to win the kit! Thank for giving me the chance.
Bart Cost
July 03, 2023
Great looking set!
Kelly Fusco
July 03, 2023
I really like the wildflowers stamp. Looks like a fun kit!
Tabatha Ainsworth
July 03, 2023
Perfect set for summer!
Melissa Leftrick
July 03, 2023
Awesome inspiration! Love this kit!
Stacey Kowbel
July 03, 2023
This looks like such a great kit! Fantastic inspiration!
Jessica Kerr
July 03, 2023
OMG how cute us that picnic set! Another outbof the park kt!
Jessica Kerr
July 03, 2023
OMG how cute us that picnic set! Another outbof the park kt!
Nancy Weger
July 03, 2023
These are beautiful. Love the flowers – both the rainbows, and the beautiful blues.
Elaine H
July 03, 2023
I like what I’m seeing so far!14
Mary Ann Reilly
July 03, 2023
Gorgeous cards! I really love the first card. That scene looks like you could walk into it and enjoy your day.
Virginia Lawton
July 03, 2023
Such a peaceful setting, love the picnic basket. I can imagine myself sitting there !
Judy S
July 03, 2023
Love the picnic basket! Can’t wait to see the other components!
Denise Canales
July 03, 2023
Love this new collection, beautiful cards
Carrie Sheridan
July 03, 2023
I love that picnic basket! Lovely cards!
Sue Stout
July 03, 2023
So cute! Love the picnic basket!
Andrea V
July 03, 2023
Love all the peeks! The ones with the wild flowers really speak to me because of the colors, love the picnic basket and wine bottle, and the relaxing summer scene reminds me of vacation. Another awesome kit for sure!
Lauren T
July 03, 2023
Love the picnic blanket
Jan Vint
July 03, 2023
Loving everything I’m seeing about this kit – the summer vibe, the colours, the happy feeling of all of the cards. I can’t wait to see the full kit!
Janet
July 02, 2023
These cards are so pretty! I love the picnic basket.
Linda Hardy
July 02, 2023
That picnic basket!!!!!!
Joan VanCourt
July 02, 2023
Love both the elements of both kits! These cards are so colorful and summery! Love those dies from the Premier kit!
Laura Sherrick
July 02, 2023
Love the summery feel of this kit. Can’t wait to see more.
Susy Ramirez
July 02, 2023
Wow! I absolutely love this months kit! Perfect for summer! I especially love the unique picnic basket.
Janet Hinesley
July 02, 2023
This is so fun. Can’t wait to see the rest.
Janet Hickok
July 02, 2023
Love the picnic theme! Can’t wait to see the rest of the release.
Sharon Suske
July 02, 2023
This looks like a great kit! Thanks for the chance to win!
Christianne Fent
July 02, 2023
Love the picnic themed die cuts. Can’t wait to see more ideas on how to use them.
Kathy Fetting
July 02, 2023
This month looks just as good as previous months. Can’t wait to see more ideas!
sylvia vicari
July 02, 2023
Loving the picnic basket
Golda Peterson
July 02, 2023
This first peek is looking good! Excited to see more.
Beverly Wilkinson
July 02, 2023
Love the wildflower silhouette and picnic slide diecuts! So loving the summery feel!
Madeline Littman
July 02, 2023
Love both cards made from the premium kit. The beach scene and picnic basket are so fun!
Karen Saiewitz
July 02, 2023
I need this set! So many fun things!
Barbara-Jean Kubik
July 02, 2023
Lovely summer scenes!
Tracy Steinbach
July 02, 2023
This kit so far is really nice I can’t wait to see the whole thing! Thanks for the chance to win.
Eoin Kennedy
July 02, 2023
I love the wildflowers at the bottom of Project 4! Such a nice touch to the card.
Rachel W.
July 02, 2023
I absolutely love this months kit. It is the perfect summer theme! I especially love the wild flowers. Thanks to all the design team for the beautiful examples.
Irma Y-R
July 02, 2023
Love the floral inspiration & the sentiments!
Lauryne Cunningham
July 02, 2023
I love all the picnic dies! Can’t wait to see the kit!
Michele Whalen
July 02, 2023
Love the wildflower silhouettes and the font used for this month’s kit. Looking forward to seeing what else is in the kit!
Carol Thelen
July 02, 2023
I live the silhouette stamps—beautiful and useful!
Carrie Ross
July 02, 2023
This looks like another amazing kit perfect for summer cards. Love the picnic basket! Adorable!
Avra Williams
July 02, 2023
Looks like a versatile summery kit!
Marilee DeMars
July 02, 2023
This kit looks like it could be a lot of fun, I love all the ideas.
Patricia E Wilson
July 02, 2023
Looks like a very interesting kit. Love the beach scene and the picnic basket. Great ideas.
Becky Moore
July 02, 2023
This looks like such a fun, happy kit! Just looking at the samples made me smile.
Nancy Knapp
July 02, 2023
Wow! I love what I am seeing! I love the wild flowers!
Laura P.
July 02, 2023
This looks like a terrific kit! The dies and fonts are fabulous. Great design team samples!
Chris Handy
July 02, 2023
I love Hero Arts kits. This one looks like it contains fun products.
Jordan Kanouse
July 02, 2023
That picnic basket is the cutest!! Can’t wait to see more!
Cindy C Oliphant
July 02, 2023
I think the little cloud dies are the cutest things I’ve seen in a while!
Kelsey Thomas
July 02, 2023
These are beautiful cards! I really love those wildflowers!
Donna Phelan
July 02, 2023
Nothing better than a picnic by the sea! Can’t wait to see this FAB Kit!
Cheryl Agresti
July 02, 2023
Summer is my favorite time of the year! Can’t wait for the July Kit!
Samantha Pfrimmer
July 02, 2023
I am so excited about the latest kit. The inspiration from the design team is incredible!
Shawn Harcrow
July 02, 2023
Its always exciting to try to figure out each month’s kit by the snack peeks. I never guess right. I do like what appears to be die cutting as well as stamping to create unique and different cards
Shelice Walker
July 02, 2023
I love the idea of having a kit involving picnics in the park.
Jennifer Smith
July 02, 2023
I love the flower border!! Really pretty. Can’t wait to see more!
Geri S
July 02, 2023
I’d happily visit the park with these terrific cards! Looks like a great kit!
Mary Holshouser
July 02, 2023
Love the picnic basket and contents.
The picnic scene is relaxing and warm.
Great cards. thanks for sharing.
Janet Sisk
July 01, 2023
I just love the solid flower border stamp! The picnic basket is spot on, too. Thanks for the inspiration!
Pai C Meng
July 01, 2023
Lovely samples!
Gretchen Moore
July 01, 2023
What a relaxing release for the summer !!
Lori Lehnen
July 01, 2023
Love what I see on today’s sneak peek and am anxiously awaiting to see more!
Grace Hahn
July 01, 2023
Lovelovelove the summer vibe
Cynthia Poritz
July 01, 2023
I just visited some National Parks, so this should come in handy for my scrapbooking.
Michelle Hackett
July 01, 2023
I’m sensing a summer theme. Great sneak peek!!!
Robin Keith
July 01, 2023
Oh, I am loving this kit already!!!
Phyllis Freese
July 01, 2023
What cute scenic cards from a picnic to relaxing by the water. Love all the detail that goes in to these dies.
Gail Spresser
July 01, 2023
These wonderful cards have me anxious to see the whole kit! Thanks for sharing!😊
Lisa-Marie
July 01, 2023
Such pretty cards! They make me want to go on a picnic!
Von Marie
July 01, 2023
What a fun kit!!! It looks so relaxing and just what I need to make cards for everyone and all Occasions.
Katy Jessup
July 01, 2023
The little picnic blanket is adorable! Loving the wildflowers in those different colors too! Can’t wait to see the whole release!
Sheri Kempke
July 01, 2023
Lovely cards—can’t wait to see the entire reveal of this kit!
Christy Malone
July 01, 2023
This looks like a fun one! I love all the little picnic elements!
Alma Dirpaul
July 01, 2023
Another amazing kit!
Marty Harris
July 01, 2023
Wow! Great cards! Love the clever summer dies in the premium kit.
Heather Reese
July 01, 2023
This looks like a fun kit! I love the picnic theme – perfect for summer!
Dianne Sims
July 01, 2023
Last month was my first Hero Arts Premium kit – and I Loved it!
Everything went together well and the quality is first rate!
So I’m gonna sign up for another
Michele Hogarth
July 01, 2023
Love all the examples so far especially Michelle’s I can envision that picnic basket and champagne bottle as wedding shower invitations.
Cynthia Olheiser
July 01, 2023
This set looks to be a fun summer themed kit. Looking forward to the full reveal!
Diana Shoaf
July 01, 2023
I just love silhouette florals – and love the great outdoors scene – sooo summer!
ANN D
July 01, 2023
I love all the textures happening in the cards, also the subtle shading. Take me away . . . . . !
Marie Ensley
July 01, 2023
This looks like a wonderful kit to mix and match with others! Looking forward to checking back for more fun sneak previews!
Shirley Temmle
July 01, 2023
This is so sweet! I love the sentiments. I can’t wait to see it all!
Maria B
July 01, 2023
I want to see more of what this kit has to offer.
Sandy Koca
July 01, 2023
My family had frequent picnics in a park. There was a stream that ran through it, and we always fed the ducks our crusts. So many happy memories coming back to me as I look at these cards!
Hannah Carnahan
July 01, 2023
Picnics are my favorite way to enjoy a meal. Can’t wait to see the full contents of the kit!
Susan Lang
July 01, 2023
OMG! So far I love what I sea!!! Looks like a great kit is on the way.
Denise Bryant
July 01, 2023
Wonderful cards! I love the tranquil scene, the picnic basket and the beautiful wildflower silhouette! Looks like some fabulous kits!
Teresa Rogers
July 01, 2023
Wow I am loving the floral silhouettes!
Marlene Chlebowski
July 01, 2023
These projects are amazing! Fun summer vibes. Can’t wait to see more.
Michelle Bethel
July 01, 2023
Beautiful cards
Kim Taylor
July 01, 2023
Looks like another fabulous MMH!!
Maddy Adolf
July 01, 2023
I love those wildflowers!!
Andrea Horabin
July 01, 2023
Forgot to mention I can’t get on to Jayne Nelson’s site to leave a comment. Sorry.
Margaret Montgomery
July 01, 2023
Looks like a wonderful ‘summer’ kit. I love the picnic basket.
Andrea Horabin
July 01, 2023
Really loved seeing the DT’s cards, although I love them all I think the last card that had silvery shadows was very cleverly done. I’d not seen a shadow done like this before. I’m looking forward to trying it myself . Thank you to all for the inspiration X X
Laura Verderame
July 01, 2023
Love this kit. It looks to me that the premium one will sell out quickly!
Natasha Vacca
July 01, 2023
Wow!!!! I love the wildflowers!!!! The picnic basket is AWESOME too! Can’t wait to see more!
Jeanne Beam
July 01, 2023
Looks like a wonderful kit. Love the picnic rug and basket. ❤️
Pamela McGillin
July 01, 2023
The stamping is so crisp.
Manda Leong Johnston
July 01, 2023
I love the picnic rug!
Manda Leong Johnston
July 01, 2023
I love the picnic rug!
Fionna Wheatley
July 01, 2023
Love love love what Jennifer and Dana did with the kit! Can’t wait to see more! Reminds me of spring( winter here in Western Australia… 0.4 degrees! ) cold!
Cyndee Scholet
July 01, 2023
I love the color gradations on the wildflowers. Love the texture on the basket! ANother interesting scene die set that looks like it may pair with others in your line.
Helen Budzik
July 01, 2023
What an amazing summer collection. Every sample on this countdown reveals a “must have” for my craftroom. Thanks!
Meghan Kennihan
July 01, 2023
Stunning scenes! I LOVE the little picnic basket!!!
Amy Cooley
July 01, 2023
I love these beautiful cards! It’s looking like another fun kit this month!
Sue D
July 01, 2023
I like these 4 wonderful cards and the fresh air and park visit.
Judy Gordon
July 01, 2023
Oh my. This kit looks like so much fun