July My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #4 + Giveaway

Janette Kausen

Hiya friends! We are continuing the countdown to the release of the July My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, July 1 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. We will be here for one more day sharing inspiration before Monday's launch. Now let's join Janette for another look at this lake day kit!

We are well into summer here in Central California and our lakes are brimming from all the of rainfall and snowpack we've had this last winter. We live just off the main road, about 20 minutes below the local lake, which is quite reminiscent of this scene. In the early morning and early evening we often see fisherman headed up to the lake to take in moments just like I am sharing with today's card.
Almost everything needed to recreate this twilight scene is included in the July My Monthly Hero Kit. Previous kit subscribers likely have any additional items in their creative stashes!

Begin by blending the kit included Dusty Blue ink over a scant kit included Lapis blue A2 cardstock panel from the horizon line up to just peek above the mountains and horizon line down to just below the sentiment area for a subtle evening glow effect. (And that's right, friends - cardstock and inks are included in the kit this month!)

Use the same Dusty Blue cube to ink up only the upper edges of the mountains and stamp on Dove White cardstock. Soften bottom of inked area by dabbing with a paper towel to take away any harsh edges. Emboss snow caps in white and die cut image. Ink up trees with kit included Forest and Lime Green by utilizing a sharp edge of the pad creating vertical lines. Stamp one tree line image on Dove White and the other on kit included Meadow cardstock. Then die cut. Die cut dunes and then emboss with Sand embossing powder.

Adhere layers together and over horizon line on Lapis ink blended panel.

Stamp several cattails and the dock on Dove White cardstock with kit included Forest, Lime Green, Sand Stone and Cocoa inks. Die cut images. Dry fit images on panel for placement and then stamp fish, fisherman and buoy line in Cocoa ink. Use a black fine tip marker to connect fish to rod. Replace die cuts and adhere in place popping a few for dimension. Heat emboss sentiment. Adhere completed panel to folded card base to complete.

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. The winner will be announced first thing Monday morning, July 1st, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!
Good luck and we'll see you again soon!

  • Hege-Annie Simonsen

    I absolutely love this!
    Fishing is fun and brings tranquility and closeness to nature.

  • Rebecca Ednie

    I’m so excited to find out we get new colors of ink! And all ones I don’t have. Love the card, adding the lines on the trees is a great idea!

  • Josline

    Yea it’s really my birthday today, will be relaxing and enjoying the day , and awaiting for my first ordered HeroArt kit ☺️

  • Twylia

    Your card is great and really resonates with members of family who love to fish on lakes and are surrounded by beautiful scenery. I like the use of the sand embossing powder too! Can’t wait to give your design a try!

  • K. Eley

    Janette, you never disappoint ;), beautiful card! Thanks for more info about what’s included.

326 Responses

Cheri Johnston

Cheri Johnston

Jun 29, 2019

What a peaceful scene! Can’t wait for the full reveal❤

Bessie Phillips

Bessie Phillips

Jun 29, 2019

This is one of the best kits! We are always on the lookout for great masculine cards. Thank you!

Lana

Lana

Jun 29, 2019

Great masculine card!

karenajo

karenajo

Jun 29, 2019

Beautiful scene – love what I have seen of this new release!

Gail Anderson

Gail Anderson

Jun 29, 2019

I love the scene you made. I live in Northern California and this looks very familiar! I’mvery excited about this kit!

Jackie S

Jackie S

Jun 29, 2019

This is another lovely card – the mountain/lake combo is beautiful and brings back happy memories of mountain vacations

Stephanie Vittorio

Stephanie Vittorio

Jun 29, 2019

Looks like it’s going to be a great kit!!!! And those cards are awesome!

Carla Hundley

Carla Hundley

Jun 29, 2019

This looks like a scene
I’d love to be in! Lovely
work.
Carla from Utah

Mindy Eggen

Mindy Eggen

Jun 29, 2019

The sky is the limit with blending combinations for backgrounds for this amazing set!

Michele W

Michele W

Jun 29, 2019

What a great masculine birthday card! There are fishermen in my family that will enjoy cards made with this kit. Can hardly wait to play. Thanks for sharing this wonderful card!

Pamela Shea

Pamela Shea

Jun 29, 2019

Perfect masculine card. Can’t wait for the kit.

Sue Manning

Sue Manning

Jun 29, 2019

A nice masculine card for the outdoor man.
I am anxious to see the rest of the kit
Susan Manning

Leslie F

Leslie F

Jun 29, 2019

This kit looks like fun! I love the mountains. And being on a lake is so relaxing

Marisela Delgado

Marisela Delgado

Jun 29, 2019

such pretty colors

Marisela Delgado

Marisela Delgado

Jun 29, 2019

Awesome card and kit

Hilde Larsen aka Tindaloo

Hilde Larsen aka Tindaloo

Jun 29, 2019

Amazing card Janette! Love the colors, and the sandy embossed dunes ♥ getting more and more exited about the kit!

Pam Nichols

Pam Nichols

Jun 29, 2019

Great kit especially for summer or even a great masculine card!

Leigh Gardner

Leigh Gardner

Jun 29, 2019

This one reminds me of fishing with my dog – he always wanted to go after the lure or the fish. Made it challenging.

Beverly Coleman

Beverly Coleman

Jun 29, 2019

So relaxing and serene. A very lovely card. Love the pier, fisherman and dog. Nice colors.

Lee Owens

Lee Owens

Jun 29, 2019

The more I see the more I know one of these kits needs to be mine

jane

jane

Jun 29, 2019

I can’t wait to get this one! I just love it.

Della Cluff

Della Cluff

Jun 29, 2019

I’m loving the silhouettes

jane

jane

Jun 29, 2019

Oh my gosh. A fishing trip. Looks like just what I need. Fantastic

Jenny K.

Jenny K.

Jun 29, 2019

I love that this kit is geared toward masculine cards – yay! Thank you HA!

Karen walters

Karen walters

Jun 29, 2019

Looking forward to this kit!!!

Kimberly T.

Kimberly T.

Jun 29, 2019

Love the fishing scene!!! Great card! I’m loving this kit!

Nicole S

Nicole S

Jun 29, 2019

Great outdoorsy card! Can’t wait to see the whole kit and caboodle! Lol

Rachel W

Rachel W

Jun 29, 2019

Great card design.

Kathy A

Kathy A

Jun 29, 2019

Wow! The kit can make a lot of lake front views. So nice.

Leslie Birdsall

Leslie Birdsall

Jun 29, 2019

Wow! Fantastic card!

Cheyenne Oliva

Cheyenne Oliva

Jun 29, 2019

Positively gorgeous, Janette!

Ang

Ang

Jun 29, 2019

Live your layout for this card!

Lynn C

Lynn C

Jun 29, 2019

Ready nice card! I like putting pier off center. Nice composition.

Kristin Fredette

Kristin Fredette

Jun 29, 2019

Growing up in Colorado and loving the mountains, this is the perfect set!

Deneen Wilson

Deneen Wilson

Jun 29, 2019

Loving ALL the details in this card. Great card

Kelly

Kelly

Jun 29, 2019

Love this kit, my Dad is a fisherman and this would be great for his Birthday Card.

Jenny Kihlberg

Jenny Kihlberg

Jun 29, 2019

Beautiful rich colours and a beautiful scenery! Well done! I can’t wait to get my hands on this kit.

Judith Totten

Judith Totten

Jun 29, 2019

Love the layering! Can’t wait to see the rest of this already fantastic kit!

Kim S.

Kim S.

Jun 29, 2019

I am loving this month’s kit more than I can even say. I can’t wait to see the extras (sigh).

Gail O'Keefe

Gail O'Keefe

Jun 29, 2019

This scene sure looks like Central California! This will be a fun kit to share our Sierra views with friends

Nancarrow Brown

Nancarrow Brown

Jun 29, 2019

This is awesome! Love the fisherman relaxing in his boat.

Ang

Ang

Jun 29, 2019

already in love with this kit! can’t wait to see it all.
Ang

Beulah Bee

Beulah Bee

Jun 29, 2019

Terrific design perfect for a fisherman!

Alysia Albrecht

Alysia Albrecht

Jun 29, 2019

This is beautiful. It looks like a fun kit and reminds me of my childhood.

Janna Doyscher

Janna Doyscher

Jun 29, 2019

Love this card! This looks like a great kit.

Janet

Janet

Jun 29, 2019

Your card is amazing! I am so in love with this kit! It screams summer vacation!

Susan Carlson

Susan Carlson

Jun 29, 2019

Beautiful scene!

Doris

Doris

Jun 29, 2019

Really like these summer vacation card ideas.

Marilee DeMars

Marilee DeMars

Jun 29, 2019

That’s a great card — thanks for all the good ideas for this kit!

Clarelle Chevallier-Siclait

Clarelle Chevallier-Siclait

Jun 29, 2019

Such a perfectly serene scene! Love it! Definitely getting this kit!

Susan McRae

Susan McRae

Jun 29, 2019

Another delightful scene! Loving the texture that the sand embossing powder gives to the dunes!

Seema Raja

Seema Raja

Jun 29, 2019

Love the water related elements of this release! Thanks Hero Arts🙏

Joseph Bickerton

Joseph Bickerton

Jun 29, 2019

Lovely card. Reminds me of my late Grandfather, a keen fisherman

Janis

Janis

Jun 29, 2019

Looks like this is gonna be a fun kit!

Kristin D

Kristin D

Jun 29, 2019

Love this beautiful, idyllic scene … mountains are my favorite … much more so than the beach. Loving all that the DT is creating to whet our appetites!!!

Marie

Marie

Jun 29, 2019

What a great technique using the ink pad, and I’m glad to be reminded it’s OK to cut off part of the (dock) die! Another great use of sand embossing powder too!

Julia D.

Julia D.

Jun 29, 2019

Another amazing card! Love the sand embossing powder effect. Can’t wait to see the whole kit and get my hands on it! Thank you for the chance to win!!

Eva

Eva

Jun 29, 2019

What a wonderful card – today I had to make a card with Mountain scenery… now I‘m counting the hours to see the whole kit!!

DonnaA

DonnaA

Jun 29, 2019

Another great kit coming our way! The peacefulness of this card is amazing.

Amy Lombardo

Amy Lombardo

Jun 29, 2019

Janette, this card is perfect for men’s occasions, which I seem to never have cards for. Such a cool card! Thank you for sharing!

Joyce Foose

Joyce Foose

Jun 29, 2019

These cards are all about summer. Loving this kit; hurry up Monday for “big reveal”.

Jessica Haines

Jessica Haines

Jun 29, 2019

I’m always looking for masculine cards and this kit seems to be just the thing. Great card!

Toni F

Toni F

Jun 29, 2019

Love that a fisherman is involved. And all the die cuts. Wonderful kit.

Laurie Meier

Laurie Meier

Jun 29, 2019

Last summer, my husband took one of our grandsons fishing on a lake in Upstate New York. Your card reminds me of their adventure. I’m going to make our grandson a similar card for his upcoming birthday. Thanks for the inspection! Can’t wait to get the kit!

Joni Mastronardi

Joni Mastronardi

Jun 29, 2019

Awesome scene can’t wait to get this kit.

Michelle Peckham

Michelle Peckham

Jun 29, 2019

Such a beautiful scene you have created!! Nothing like fishing on the lake!!

Leanne in Cali

Leanne in Cali

Jun 29, 2019

I am in love with this kit! Thanks for sharing this amazing card!!

Margie

Margie

Jun 29, 2019

Love you can make lots of different scenes with this kit

megan andrews

megan andrews

Jun 29, 2019

Love the layering and embossing on this! So many textures.

Sherri Lang

Sherri Lang

Jun 29, 2019

Great card! Perfect for those masculine birthdays. Love it. Can’t wait to get my kit.

Amy Cooley

Amy Cooley

Jun 29, 2019

This is such a great outdoorsy scene. Perfect for all those guy cards.

Kailash

Kailash

Jun 29, 2019

This kit looks so versatile in creating beautiful scenes like the one on Janette’s card!

Nancy Cable

Nancy Cable

Jun 29, 2019

OMG I love the fisherman. I have a son who is fishing crazy.

Cindy Hanson

Cindy Hanson

Jun 29, 2019

I love the personal connection you make to this card. Just lovely!

Avra N Williams

Avra N Williams

Jun 29, 2019

Love this!

Maryanne Cristiani

Maryanne Cristiani

Jun 29, 2019

Love this kit! Reminds me of the beach and lighthouse set!!