June My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #3 + Giveaway
Hello! It's time for another look at the June My Monthly Hero Kit before the kit releases on Monday, June 3 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We will be here for the rest of the weekend, sharing inspiration before the launch. Now let's join Michelle for another look at this fabulous kit.
Another fantastic kit this month! I love jungle foliage and animals and this kit has it all! This kit lends itself to green hues but I wanted to do something a little different and work with purples for my card.
I first took the elephant from the main kit stamp set and stamped it on to white cardstock with Intense Black Ink. I coloured it with Copic Markers and die cut it out with the coordinating Frame Cuts, which are also in the kit. He was then set aside while I worked on the background.
I took a 5.25" x 4" panel of white cardstock and stamped the sentiment on to it using more Intense Black Ink. I then ran the cardstock through my die cutting machine with the stencil that comes in the kit and an embossing mat. This stencil gives a really lovely pattern to the cardstock.
I wanted to add a little colour behind the elephant, so I took Thistle Reactive Ink and blended this on to the panel with a blender brush. This gives a nice subtle glow around the elephant and helps it to pop off the card.
The panel was added to a top folding card base with foam tape and then the elephant added on top with more foam tape. A very simple card but I really love the texture and pattern that the stencil gives to it.
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100 Responses
Lynnette Flagler
Love this card. Would love to win this set.
Sharon Howell
Wow! I guess I didn’t know you could run a stencil through a die cutting machine. Very clever and I will be giving that a try.
Carolyn Pokorney
Love how used stencil for the subtle background but the elephant is my love and would love to add to collection l.
Marie
I’m very excited about this month’s kit as I’ve recently been searching for the perfect monkey design. I was also very excited to see the elephant (and stencil) included, having just watched “Soul of the Elephant” (orphans) last night on public tv Nature. Talk about timing. So I do have to agree with an earlier poster’s comment regarding the headdress, and appreciate her post. Maybe others can seek out the program and watch it while creating some cards which include an appropriately related note to the recipient! That’s how I still plan on enjoying my kit as always.
Shirley Qu
A wonderful card. I love the cute elephant an the amazing background.
BILLIE SUE WOOLLEY
Very nice card! That elephant is so cute
Jawandh
I love! I love! I love!
Elephants are my fav animal and I absolutely love this sentiment.
Michelle you’ve done a great job on this card! I love how you’ve done the background. I must try using my stencils with an embossing mat!
Jawandh
I love! I love! I love!
Elephants are my fav animal and I absolutely love this sentiment.
Michelle you’ve done a great job on this card! I love how you’ve done the background. I must try using my stencils with an embossing mat!
Vickie Hawkins
Love a purple elephant!
tina z.
amazing design!
Marianne
Gorgeous! Awesome background blending as well!
Stephanie Z
Just love the elephant :)
Karen L K
So cute! The more I see of this kit the more I want it.
Kristen Snoozy
I love the fresh, clean look of this. You put in just the right amount of decoration. Stunning!
Nancy Lake
Love this card. This elephant looks very regal.
Shannon
The elephant is fabulous!
Dori
Beautiful, Michelle! I think that is my favorite elephant stamp ever!
Kris Reeves
Love the stenciled background!
Anna Cullen
Ohhh this is a beautiful break from all the greenery cards, such a creative idea to use the stencil for the background. This is a must try idea!
Carla Hundley
Beautiful background
and darling elephant!
Carla from Utah
Sudhamathi Muthu
Michelle I just love this elephant… so brave and strong… the pattern on the elephant head looks so beautiful and elegant… love the dry embossing with the stencil.. love this card so much..
Ann K.
Oh my gosh, what a great elephant!! Looking forward to this release!
Cheryl Agresti
I would love to win this kit! Love Hero Arts Stamps & die sets!
Katie Coggins
Adorable – this kit is a must have and I am sure will sell out. Cant wait for the release
Kathie Powell
I can’t wait to play with the new kit. It already looks fun!
Francine
Love these count downs. Kit looks fabulous.
Debbi Smith
Loge the elephant! Fantastic coloring.
Diana
I’m super excited for this kit. Everything looks beautiful
Debbie Walter
Beautiful! I love he background and the elephant is adorable
Andre M.
The elephant makes quite a statement on this clean card, the minimal palette is lovely.
Michele W
Love your soft background with the embossing and the soft purple really looks good behind the gray elephant. Thanks for sharing!
Vikki H
Darling image and the stencil embossing features it nicely
Lori Lehnen
Love the Purple , and the embossing on this card! Great job, thanks for sharing!
Claudia N
Beautiful card! Very regal elephant.
candgmom
Great card, I love the elephant and the embossing idea.
Susan Carlson
Really enjoy the effects that stencil gives the background of this card! Love elephants!
Jana Yeager
Love the colors on your card!
Nancy Y
I love the simple background and how it makes the elephant pop!
Nancarrow Brown
Wow I had assumed the kit was jungle themed until I saw this fabulous elephant! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the kit and addons.
Heidi Macy
Very lovely design with the purple glow and embossing behind the elephant.
Stacey Kowbel
Wonderful card – such a great CAS design! I love your elephant!
Nancy Deffner
Love this elephant. Reason enough to get the kit. Your embossed and inked background is fabulous.
Mitzi
Thanks for sharing your great card & the opportunity to win.
Carmela Hubler
Great job on the coloring and shading of your elephant, Michelle!
Julia M.
It’s a jungle out there! It’s a great stamp set, and a lovely card!
Maureen Reiss
Amazing!!! I love this elephant!!!
Thersha Lewis
Regal and majestic🤔yup that’s what i get from the elephant and purple hues. Super sophisticated!
Karthikha Uday
What an awesome card! The elephant looks lovely and the background is fantastic! :)
Amy Takeshima
Love the technique of blending around the elephant to give it a subtle glow.
Pamella Albright
Great card! I especially love the texture of the background 😊
Denise Bryant
Loving the jungle theme! Awesome elephant design! Pretty card!
Julie O'Neil
Love how you did this background, thanks for sharing!
Zureen Kazmi
Elephants are my favourite! The clean and simple look of this card is charming. This card would work for any occasion. I particularly like the embossed background. It adds beautiful but subtle texture.
Zureen Kazmi
Elephants are my favourite! The clean and simple look of this card is charming. This card would work for any occasion. I particularly like the embossed background. It adds beautiful but subtle texture.
GLenda M Sultan
This card reminds me of my trip to Pakistan. Nice subtle purple colors. This kit is different from your safari kit and I am sure you can combine elements from both sets.
Chantal Lowe-Norris
I think the Thistle Reactive Ink finished the project nicely and tied in your amazing colouring of your elephant perfectly. Beautiful card!
GLenda M Sultan
Great job with the purple shading around the elephant. I like the embossing folder circles in the background. Cute baby card.
Toni Morton
Looks like an awesome kit will be coming soon! Love the elephant!
Michelle Hackett
I’m loving the embossed stencil background on this card, and the elephant, and the purple. Ok, I just love the whole card. Can’t wait to see the full reveal of this months kit.
JBJ
Loving your beautiful coloring on the elephant! Great choice of adding the light color behind, too!
Rebecca Ednie
Oh wow! I can’t wait for the reveal! Love this card.
Carol H
Love the way you’ve done the background in this card. The elephant is so cute.
Lagene
Majestic elephant, love the purple shading!
Judy Behler
Absolutely love the opportunities this kit offers.
Gloria
This is a great image and I love the simplicity of this card.
Annette Gordon
I love that elephant Michelle! And I really like how your simple but textured background really makes it stand out. Did you stamp your saying before running the stencil through?
Denise Kitts-Wadlow
How fun! Love the stencil embossing-I’ll have to give that a try.
Laurie Schlichter
That elephant belongs in an Indian procession.
Gabriella Bell
Oh I love elephants. They are my favorite animal.
Bianca Wegner
sigh makes me think of traveling… far, far away…
Priscilla Bade
Cute elephant! Will have to try embossing with stencils
mirella
The headpiece on the elephant reminds me of the February monthly Hero kit. I think they would mix well. Looking forward to the full release!
Sandy
This is beautiful, I love that you changed it up and used purple!
Susan
Can’t wait to see what other critters might be in this set!
Robyn S
Loved the texture and colour in the background, the elephants eye looks like it is looking straight at me.
Henriétte
Absolute awesome card Michelle. I love the stunning background you created with the stencil and the use of purple on the card. Elephants are always awesome no matter how you use them. Thank you so much for your awesome inspiration.
Janet
Love that embossing folder / diecut embossed background!
Felicia C
What a sweet elephant! This is going to be another knock out kit. Thank you for the technique using the impressive stencil. Can’t wait!
Dee Ann Matthews
What an elegant Elephant!
Amy Lombardo
Michelle, I really like your card. The background dry embossing and the small amount of purple to pop that cute elephant, very neat!
Kimberly T.
I love this elephant! I like how this card is simple yet elegant. Great job!
Dianne Sims
Such a beautiful kit
And great cards!
Theresa P
Great elephant stamp! Great card design.
Lisa Byers
I love this simple card highlighting this cute elephant. The background is fabulous!!
Tracy Ackerley
I never thought to run a stencil through my big shot. What a good idea. Thanks.
MandaLJ
What a beautiful card – i love the hint of colour on the background to highlight the elephant
Karenajo
Love the elephant – so very regal looking. Your background is amazing, must try this with some of my stencils! Thanks for sharing!
Paula S.
Love the subtle stencil background. It really sets off the elephant image well.
Marijke van der Werf
What a beautifull card Michelle.
Valerija
Wow, a beautiful creation, love the colours and the cute image.
Valerija xx
K. Eley
I have to remember the stencil and embossing mat trick! With other stencils too. Looks like a beautiful technique. Gorgeous card! So excited to see more!!!
Debbie McKelvey
I love elephants and this card is fabulous.
Jenny Kihlberg
What a cute card! I love that you used purple instead of green and so creative to use the stencil to emboss. Beautiful!
Devra Joy
Love the sentiment….very fun card
Kenzie Higdon
I am so excited, I have never gotten a My Monthly Hero Kit before, I think this might be my first one, so far I am loving what I’m seeing, I’ll be setting a reminder so I don’t miss out!!!!!
Kirsty
Cute, fun card ❤️
Phoebe Karr
I love the subtle raised background with a slight purple pop of color and the elephant dimensional on top.
Loti Poffenroth
What a great idea to emboss with the stencil. I love elephants!
Hilde Larsen aka Tindaloo
Lovely card! Such a cute elephant, love the stencil! ♥
Beverly
The sentiment, “sending a jungle of joy” is so unique! I love it. The coloring is beautiful, the realism is perfect and the subtle background sets them both off.
Michelle Short
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