June My Monthly Hero Countdown + Giveaway: Day 2

June 3, 2023

Hero Arts

Happy Saturday! We're back with more gorgeous inspiration from the Creative Team today as the June My Monthly Hero countdown rolls on. Launch is coming up on Monday, June 5 at at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. As you'll soon see, both the Classic and Premium kits are filled with products that provide an ocean of possibilities for scene-building. Take a peek at these four beautiful cards that offer a glimpse into the varied looks you can achieve with Color Layering – both stamps and stencils!

Project # 5 created by Channin Pelletier (Classic)
Click HERE to visit her blog for more details.

Project #6 created by Dana Joy (Premium)
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Project #7 created by Seeka (Classic)
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Project #8 created by Lydia Fiedler (Premium)
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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 Monday morning, June 5, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win. Good luck!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,

Tammy Shaw Jun 05, 2023

Day #2 – Samples are awesome!! Counting down for sure.
Kim Corrigan Jun 05, 2023

My countdown clock has been set for Monday’s MMH release of what looks like a beautiful package full of beach fun just in time for summer!
Vivian Chiu Jun 05, 2023

Oh… the night sky by the sea is just stunning. I also love the sunset so much💕
Miriam Prantner Jun 05, 2023

Super excited about this new kit, these cards are absolutely stunning!
Jennifer L. Jun 05, 2023

Love the stencil that creates the reflection the water. Looking forward to the full reveal!

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180 Responses

Tammy Shaw

Jun 05, 2023

Day #2 – Samples are awesome!! Counting down for sure.

Kim Corrigan

Jun 05, 2023

My countdown clock has been set for Monday’s MMH release of what looks like a beautiful package full of beach fun just in time for summer!

Vivian Chiu

Jun 05, 2023

Oh… the night sky by the sea is just stunning. I also love the sunset so much💕

Miriam Prantner

Jun 05, 2023

Super excited about this new kit, these cards are absolutely stunning!

Jennifer L.

Jun 05, 2023

Love the stencil that creates the reflection the water. Looking forward to the full reveal!

Nancy Knapp

Jun 05, 2023

I love the sunset cards! I’m looking forward to getting this month’s MMH kit!

Bonnie King

Jun 05, 2023

I really like Channin’s moonlit scene. Another great kit here!

Sara Nieuwenhuis

Jun 05, 2023

Living for the Blending on these! Love the different takes on sunsets/moon rises. Hats off to the creators!

Stacy Tiffin

Jun 05, 2023

That new Heroscape is gorgeous! Can’t wait to see this whole kit!

Janet Wright

Jun 05, 2023

Loving the bright colors and the summer vibe!

Sharon Suske

Jun 05, 2023

The DT knocked this out of the park! Thanks for the chance to win!

Stacey Kowbel

Jun 05, 2023

Fabulous cards! Channin’s card is gorgeous! Such an amazing kit!

Rachel Kleinman

Jun 05, 2023

These ocean scenes are stunning! Love all these cards!

Katy Jessup

Jun 05, 2023

Wow! That water in those cards is amazing! It looks like someone took a picture…especially in the moonlit card!

Ann Hefner-Gravink

Jun 05, 2023

Seeka, I just love the bold bright colors in your card!

Stephanie VR Burns

Jun 05, 2023

What a great kit! The water will be useful in so many cards, not just beach scenes. It would look great paired with so many of the layering stamps from previous kits. Clouds, mountains, dock, weeping willow, meadow…looking forward to seeing everyone’s creations!

Becky Moore

Jun 04, 2023

Every card has been gorgeous. I can’t wait for the release!

Helen F

Jun 04, 2023

What wonderful inspiration from the team! I just love the ocean / beach theme of this new release.

Heather Reese

Jun 04, 2023

I love Channin’s blue card! So beautiful.

tina ZAPUSEK

Jun 04, 2023

I love the moonlight card!

Kim R.

Jun 04, 2023

I can’t get enough of these shells! The Design Team has done so many fun, colorful & creative things with them!

Kimberly McField

Jun 04, 2023

I’m loving all of these sneak peeks. Gorgeous samples from the design team!

Susie S

Jun 04, 2023

Such pretty cards! So colorful! Love the beach theme.

Valerija Jakolic

Jun 04, 2023

Amazing cards. Love them all. Love this kit too.
Valerija xx

Michelle Hackett

Jun 04, 2023

The water scenes on these cards are just beautiful. I can’t wait to see the full kit.

Lauren T

Jun 04, 2023

Gorgeous scenes, can’t wait to see the full kit

Lisa Spiers

Jun 04, 2023

I love the layering stamps in this kit!

Liz gessner

Jun 04, 2023

Wow this looks great

Sheri Kempke

Jun 04, 2023

Gorgeous cards all-but I’m in love with Chanin’s card. I can’t wait to see the entire kit reveal!

SabineVDK

Jun 04, 2023

Fabulous creations using the kit!

Angela Walters

Jun 04, 2023

Today’s samples are gorgeous! This is a very pretty set!

Cynthia Stasiewski

Jun 04, 2023

More beautiful projects. Makes me dream of a shore vacation.

Patricia Maxson

Jun 04, 2023

Wonderful cards of inspiration! Love the moonlight reflection.

Terri Sandoval

Jun 04, 2023

What fun colors! Looking forward to seeing the kit.

Mary Heilner

Jun 04, 2023

Oh my gosh. Beautiful cards, but WOW, project #5 by Channin looks like real water. Amazing.

Von Marie

Jun 04, 2023

Such beautiful cards!!! I love how bright they too!!

Tricia

Jun 04, 2023

Absolutely love these

Michele Whalen

Jun 04, 2023

This new kit is making me long to be at the beach. The designers’ cards are amazing. Looking forward to seeing more.

Marie Ensley

Jun 04, 2023

Fun color choices in these samples!

Jan Vint

Jun 04, 2023

Beautiful tropical scenes. I can’t wait to see the full kit!

Gayle Chrvala

Jun 04, 2023

Amazing cards and anxious for the entire kit.

Debbie Br

Jun 04, 2023

I’m a sucker for anything nautical or beachy, so this kit is right up my alley.
Loving all the cards by the designers!

Dee Earnshaw

Jun 04, 2023

love the tranquil seas – gorgeous

Teresa Rogers

Jun 04, 2023

The cards are stunning loving the new release

Susan C

Jun 04, 2023

What lovely shells! I love the moon light card on the water!!

Shirley Stachowiak

Jun 04, 2023

Great summer images!

Andrea Vernot

Jun 04, 2023

Headed to the beach next week and all of this inspiration is perfect!! Would love to win this kit! Thanks for the opportunity1

Cyndi Morris

Jun 04, 2023

I’ve always been in awe of Hero Arts’ scene building sets. The color layering is amazing!

Bev Wilkinson

Jun 04, 2023

Love everything beachy! So would make me so happy to win this months kit!! Especially because I am vacationing on Cape Cod this summer!

Anita A.

Jun 04, 2023

Beautiful .. project no. 5 is breathtaking :-)

Karen Kirkman

Jun 04, 2023

Nice designs and a good variety of styles! Channin’s night ocean night sky really catches my eye.

Kathy Raker

Jun 04, 2023

Fun sneak peeks of new kit. I love the beach/ocean themed cards. Anxious to see the full kits. Expect loads of fun creating cards with these kits.

Manda Leong Johnston

Jun 04, 2023

I love this theme! Can’t wait to see more!

Michelle R Thompson

Jun 04, 2023

Love the sunset background!

Linda Gruber

Jun 04, 2023

These cards make me want to visit the beach. Lovely

Susan M Burrows

Jun 04, 2023

Particularly like the sea and sky images

Madeline Littman

Jun 04, 2023

Love all the summer cards!! Can’t wait to see the whole kit!

Betty Howell

Jun 04, 2023

Love the ocean themed products in this release!

Heidi Johnson

Jun 04, 2023

Love this sunset on the ocean look. Can’t wait to see the entire kit.

DONNA MIKASA

Jun 04, 2023

LOVE the summery colors on all of the wonderful projects!

Sharon Gullikson

Jun 04, 2023

I especially like the card with the shells in the sky sort of. It’s cool and different!

Melissa Leftrick

Jun 04, 2023

Oh my goodness the nighttime ocean scene is amazing!!!!

Natalie Williams

Jun 04, 2023

Transported by the realistic ocean waves. What fun!

Barbara Winters

Jun 04, 2023

Can’t wait to do summer scenes.

Dorothy Ayotte

Jun 04, 2023

Fabulous cards, especially the ocean scenes! Can’t wait to see this new MMH kit!

Karen Lingel

Jun 04, 2023

Oooh, the nighttime ones are good too! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Paula Moses

Jun 04, 2023

The water scenes are beautiful. I make a lot of fishing and mountain cards, and these stamps are perfect for them.

Geri S

Jun 04, 2023

Holy moly! Oceans of fun cards! Love them and can’t wait for the release!

Marty Harris

Jun 03, 2023

I am quite impressed how the sky can appear as any time of day or night!

Andre M.

Jun 03, 2023

Fun summer cards from the team, this is a fab kit for beach/ocean theme lovers!

Andre M.

Jun 03, 2023

Fun summer cards from the team, this is a fab kit for beach/ocean theme lovers!

Jeanne Beam

Jun 03, 2023

The water scenes are so gorgeous! I can’t wait to see the kit.
Thanks for sharing.

Sue D

Jun 03, 2023

Love the scenes and the colorful sea shells.

Judy Inukai

Jun 03, 2023

OMG I love everything I’ve seen so far. This kit is the closest I’ll get to the beach. So anxious to see the whole shell-bang.

Deborah Cartwright

Jun 03, 2023

Love the night scene!

Jodi Warren

Jun 03, 2023

These cards are a great variety to the first days sneek peaks. Can’t wait till Monday so I can see the full reveal.

Terrie D. (StarSpry)

Jun 03, 2023

I love the waterscape images! Such pretty cards :)

Carol W

Jun 03, 2023

Great cards! Love the night scene!

Cecilia Mohney

Jun 03, 2023

What beautiful cards! I love the layers that become your scene!

Christine Szekeres

Jun 03, 2023

Looks like a great kit!

Denise

Jun 03, 2023

Good morning from a lovely and cool morning in Darwin. I have been living in the tropics since 1978, and have been looking for a lovely kit that describes our lifestyle for a long time. This card, and the whole series, is stunning and I feel I can now show friends and family our lifestyle. Great cards.

Janet Lebeau

Jun 03, 2023

Oh wow those cards are gorgeous and I can’t wait to buy this kit! I do believe it’s time I resubscribe! Thank you for making kits each year that coordinated so well!

Anita

Jun 03, 2023

I can’t wait to see the kit!

Christina Nelson

Jun 03, 2023

This new kit looks amazing! I cannot wait to play with it.

Lyndi kummer

Jun 03, 2023

These are so beautiful. I see more money coming out of my account on Monday!

Carly Stein

Jun 03, 2023

The sea shells make me want to see them as chocolates in a box for Valentine’s Day!

Carolyn

Jun 03, 2023

Peaceful and summery vibes are what I’m getting from these projects, love it. Thanks for sharing.

Chrissy Eck

Jun 03, 2023

Wow!!! So fresh!

Barbara Schesser

Jun 03, 2023

June 5 can’t come too soon! What wonderful cards have been posted today. Can’t wait to get my hands on the kit. Nothing beats a “beachy card”.

Dianne Guilinger

Jun 03, 2023

This is such an awesome kit— I think I need it!

Joan Huffman

Jun 03, 2023

I cannot seem to stop buying ocean stuff!

Sue Thornton

Jun 03, 2023

Such fun kits. I think I’m going to want them all.

Theresa-Marie Wilson

Jun 03, 2023

Can’t wait to see the kit and the add ons. Always great inspiration.

Nancy Sue Valencia

Jun 03, 2023

Day 2 reveal and I’m loving it.

Shirley Temmle

Jun 03, 2023

Beautiful! Can’t wait! The water and seashells have so many possibilities!

Brenda Meilak

Jun 03, 2023

Love all of these cards but Channin’s is stunning and took my breath away!!

Margilyne Williamson

Jun 03, 2023

Beautiful cards

Karen K

Jun 03, 2023

I love anything with seashells, palm trees, ocean and beach. My happy place!!

Karin W

Jun 03, 2023

Loving all the ocean-themed inspiration for this kit!

DAnn Comer

Jun 03, 2023

I NEED this… the sun(or moon) on the water is SO realistic… swoon!!!

Florence Smith

Jun 03, 2023

Hero Arts has the best monthly kits of any of the stamp companies I have seen! This one is another winner!

Tabatha Ainsworth

Jun 03, 2023

The ocean looks amazing, so peaceful. I could sit on that beach and enjoy it for hours! Amazing!!

Dawn N.

Jun 03, 2023

I can’t wait to see the full reveal!

Moira Galarneau

Jun 03, 2023

Lovely kit and great sample cards!

Kristen Lail

Jun 03, 2023

This looks like another amazing kit!

Golda Peterson

Jun 03, 2023

I quite like the ocean and sky scenes.

Susy Ramirez

Jun 03, 2023

Wow! Love all the designs! My absolute favorite one is the moonlight beach scene card from Channin Pelletier! Love all the summer inspiration!

Shirley Robelotto

Jun 03, 2023

What a beautifsunset! Can’t wait to see the entire release.

BECCA YAHRLING

Jun 03, 2023

Gorgeous inspiration using this kit.

Sally Campbell

Jun 03, 2023

I lovethe water scenes. So much texture & perspective!

Anne Marie Davis

Jun 03, 2023

Beautiful, summery cards. Looks like there’s a lot to this kit!

Jade C.

Jun 03, 2023

I love seeing the inspiration from these awesome creators. The last post showed a moonlight scene and this one shows a beautiful sunset. It’s really helpful when we are deciding.

Jemette C

Jun 03, 2023

Looking forward to this one!

Gail Anderson

Jun 03, 2023

Great cards with beautiful ocean scenes! Unfortunately, I couldn’t comment on Lydia’s card as the link kept taking me to Dana’s blog.

Cindy Graham

Jun 03, 2023

Love all of these – can’t wait to see the entire reveal.

Rebecca Ednie

Jun 03, 2023

Oh my goodness I’m so excited! The ocean is my favourite place to be. I can’t wait for this release.

Colleen Foelker

Jun 03, 2023

Your designers have done an amazing job of showing off this kit, just love summer so much and love all your inspiration for summer cards!

Stephanie Jager

Jun 03, 2023

Have a number of beach/coast stamps but this one is drawing me in like no other.

Penny Pynnonen

Jun 03, 2023

Love Love Love Channin’s card! The others show how versatile the kit is.

Lori Mach

Jun 03, 2023

Can’t wait for Monday to see the kits!

Marge P.

Jun 03, 2023

What awesome shoreline cards could be created with this kit!

Barbara Benson

Jun 03, 2023

This is on my must have list

Nancy Roth

Jun 03, 2023

Gorgeous cards! I can’t wait to see the whole kit.

Carol Coots

Jun 03, 2023

Love your water scenes. Very beautiful!

Noreen Patterson

Jun 03, 2023

I love the water sunsets – we live on one of the Great Lakes. I really enjoy the look of all these lovely water cards! Thank you!

Ellen McPhate

Jun 03, 2023

I LOVE anything ocean, sea, underwater and beach themed! This is going to be an amazing release, I’m certain! Can’t wait to see it!

Cynthia Olheiser

Jun 03, 2023

Beautiful inspiration from the Designers! Love the layered ocean and the clouds are yummy! Calendar marked for Monday 9:00 am Alaska time. :)

Marlene Chlebowski

Jun 03, 2023

Absolutely love project #5. Gorgeous! Love this kit.

Leslie Birdsall

Jun 03, 2023

The beach is absolutely gorgeous! It looks so realistic and I’m excited to see more!

Tracy Ross

Jun 03, 2023

I am really loving the sneak peeks – can’t wait to see the kit. I love what I have seen so far!

Christy Roberts

Jun 03, 2023

I love the ocean and can hardly wait for this kit!

Shirley Faber

Jun 03, 2023

Always intrigued with the beautiful blending and balanced backgrounds.

TK Stephens

Jun 03, 2023

Love your beach theme kit, it is my happy place. The cards are all amazing especially the starry night. One of your best kits that I have seen.

Phyllis Freese

Jun 03, 2023

These cards are all so pretty with such vibrant colors and beach theme.

Amanda Pina

Jun 03, 2023

Wow!! Gorgeous! I might have to get one of these 😃

Harriet Skelly

Jun 03, 2023

I love those gorgeous sunset cards!

Janeen Baird

Jun 03, 2023

Can’t wait to play w/this kit to create Great Lakes (from MI) scenes! Love the layering options!

Maddy Adolf

Jun 03, 2023

I love love love project #5!

Shirley S

Jun 03, 2023

Really beautiful cards I just love the sunsets and a great idea putting the seashells in the background.
Thank you.

Nancy Haugen

Jun 03, 2023

Just visited the Oregon coast and these make me want to go back. Beautiful colors!

Susan Linda Miller

Jun 03, 2023

The samples are gorgeous!

Deborah Crivello

Jun 03, 2023

More luscious beach cards. Beautiful layering stamps look so realistic!

Margo Columbus

Jun 03, 2023

These cards are amazing! The colors are so vibrant and fun!

Nancy

Jun 03, 2023

Very beautiful designs!

Kim Taylor

Jun 03, 2023

These cards are so cute! I have no doubt that Hero Arts will knock this one out of the park as usual!

Karla Postell

Jun 03, 2023

Ocean products are always a win! Beautiful cards!

Denise Bryant

Jun 03, 2023

Gorgeous beach scenes, and I love the pretty shells! Beautiful cards!

Judith

Jun 03, 2023

The ocean scenes are beautiful!!

Richard Breaks

Jun 03, 2023

This makes my Floridian heart happy!

Sandy Koca

Jun 03, 2023

These cards are amazing! I love what I’ve seen so far. Can’t wait for more!

Linda Crowley

Jun 03, 2023

I really love the water scene, maybe a layering stencil? Great cards!

Carol McDavid

Jun 03, 2023

I can feel those ocean waves hitting against my calves, beautiful cards that evoke happy memories!

Phyllis Nufer

Jun 03, 2023

I WANT IT – I WANT IT – I WANT IT!!!! Looks like a fantastic kit this month!!!

Cunningham

Jun 03, 2023

Love these beautiful ocean scenes!

Erica Childs

Jun 03, 2023

Love the color combos used with these projects!

Gail Spresser

Jun 03, 2023

Beautiful cards made from a wonderful monthly kit! ☺️💕
Thanks for sharing!

Karen F.

Jun 03, 2023

The more examples I see, the more I am loving this MMH kit! Channin’s moonlit night over the water just made me sigh with peaceful contentment!😌

Kim Walters

Jun 03, 2023

Can’t wait to play with this set! It’s gorgeous!

Audrey Riche

Jun 03, 2023

This kit looks amazing! Hero Arts has outdone itself with this collection! I am inspired by the variety of stamp designs which interchange and coordinate beautifully together! Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit!

Joyce Mehrberg

Jun 03, 2023

What beautiful projects

Cyndee Scholet

Jun 03, 2023

This looks like it will be an amazing kit! It looks like it will be a very versatile kit and it comes just in time for summer. I love the scene builder stamps, especially for anything with the beach, shells, sunsets, and palm trees. It looks like a win-win combo for sure!

josmary

Jun 03, 2023

wow all projects are stunning. cant wait to see kits

Jodina York

Jun 03, 2023

I live at the ocean so I’m always looking for craft supplies related to the ocean.

Amy Cooley

Jun 03, 2023

Wow! These sunset scenes are so beautiful! Looks like a wonderful new kit.

Samantha Pfrimmer

Jun 03, 2023

This new kit seems so amazing! I love the examples from the amazing design team!

Mary Holshouser

Jun 03, 2023

Channin’s card takes me back to nights
at the Lake of the Ozarks. Love the
reflection in the water. thanks for sharing

Monique C.

Jun 03, 2023

I really love the layered looks and different color combos the DT used!

Michelle Montemurro

Jun 03, 2023

Beautiful water / sea stamp.

Linda Price

Jun 03, 2023

Great summer cards! I can’t wait to see what this kit brings.

Catherine

Jun 03, 2023

Love the brilliant blue and ocean vibes.

D Shoaf

Jun 03, 2023

Love love love this sneak peak. So calming with a nice visit to nature.

Iris Esther López

Jun 03, 2023

Love all the ocean scenes.

Eva N

Jun 03, 2023

Wow! I love scene-building & the great samples from this kit are giving me some great ideas.

Meghan Kennihan

Jun 03, 2023

oooo I LOVE the ocean scenes!!! Stunning! This kit looks awesome!

Donna Phelan

Jun 03, 2023

FUN Kit! These cards look like the perfect vacation!

Sandie Scott

Jun 03, 2023

Beautiful cards with both kits

Judy Gordon

Jun 03, 2023

Love seeing the creativity from this kit. Can’t wait to see the whole kit

Fionna Wheatley

Jun 03, 2023

This looks amazing! And seeka… never fails to amaze! And I love chenin’s card!

Cat Lail

Jun 03, 2023

OMG! That stencil! All the projects today ar15e great, but Lydia’s card is so GORG!

Williams

Jun 03, 2023

Lovely summer scenes!

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Tammy Shaw

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Miriam Prantner

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Janet Wright

Sharon Suske

Stacey Kowbel

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Katy Jessup

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Stephanie VR Burns

Becky Moore

Helen F

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tina ZAPUSEK

Kim R.

Kimberly McField

Susie S

Valerija Jakolic

Michelle Hackett

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Sheri Kempke

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Angela Walters

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Patricia Maxson

Terri Sandoval

Mary Heilner

Von Marie

Tricia

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