March My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #1 + Giveaway
Hello and welcome as we begin the countdown to the release of the March My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, March 2 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We will be here all weekend long, sharing inspiration before the launch on Monday. In case you didn't see yesterday's message, this month we will start shipping our kits and add-ons on March 16 due some supplier delays. We know you are excited to get your kit and we will work to ship earlier if possible. Thank you for your wonderful patronage and patience.
Now here's Jess for the first look at this beautiful "HeroScapes in Bloom" kit!
Hello, Jess here and I am so excited to share this month's kit with you!! I am Japanese so when I saw the theme of the kit I fell head over heels! :)
I lived in Japan for several years of my childhood and I distinctly remember cherry blossom season and the beautiful pink blossoms that fell like snow for days! So I kept my card pretty traditional and tried to recreate that! To start I stamped the grass layers onto Hero Hues Dove White cardstock using Lime Green and Fresh Lawn ink. The set is designed to leave those little rocks among the grass! Then I stamped my tree trunk and the sentiment using Intens-ified Black ink.
Next I stamped the tree layers using Ultra Pink and Rose Madder ink. Then I inked the petals with the lighter ink and rolled the edges of the stamp in the darker ink for some variation in the petals. I stamped them once and stamped them again to get that lighter second generation stamping. Next I blended around the edges of the panel with Cotton Candy and Ultra Pink ink. Finally I trimmed the panel down to 4" by 5.25" and adhered it to a Hero Hues Dove White Top-Folded card base to finish the card! I love this scene so much! I just want to hop on a plane and go sit underneath a cherry tree with a picnic lunch! :)
Thanks so much for stopping by today and have an amazing day!
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100 Responses
D.L.
Memories of cherry blossoms! Beautiful! Thank you.
Evette Rodriguez
Hi Jessica. I love your traditional take on this card kit and of course all of the pink!
Joanne W
The cherry blossoms are really lovely!
Bor Her
I have a weak spot when it comes to anything with cherry blossoms, so when I saw this card I just fell in love! I love how you stuck with a traditional scene! Def one of my favorites!
Linda Johnson
I love the colors! This is beautiful, and the sentiment goes with the image perfectly.
kat
So pretty…love the cherry blossom on this card…
Peggy Rohan
This reminds me of My Uncles cottage in spring. W everything coming alive and vibrant. Makes me smile at all the great memories. This stamp set looks amazing!. I am new to this site. There cards are the reason why I stopped scrolling and followed. Thanks so much for the inspiration
Marisela Delgado
awesome card and colors.
Carolyn
This kit looks gorgeous. Lovely card!
Becky Hackett-Leas
Beautiful card. Another amazing kit by HA.
Diane Zalusky
Love your card, makes make think of spring.
Anne Kristin Aschehoug
Love the shape of the tree trunk. Reminds me of bonzai trees,
Angela
I love this card. The pink is so pretty!!
Amy Wazwaz
Ooh. This months kit looks so amazing. I can’t wait to see the full reveal.
JeanMarie
Beautiful card. Yes a perfect place for a picnic. Great job.
Patt H.
So beautiful, Jess! I love your gorgeous cherry blossoms floating in the breeze!
Becky Moore
This is absolutely beautiful!
Kimberly Dorval
I live this card. The tree is so beautiful.
Beverly
So lovely! Wow! Such an amazing card!!
Can’t wait to receive my kit!!
Bonnie King
Beautiful! You achieved the cherry blossom look perfectly.
Dawn Louro
This card instantly made me think of spring time in Japan. I thought before I even read the caption! Beautiful!
Sheri Kempke
These is nothing as lovely as a tree—in full spring bloom! So pretty!
Tanna Lohouse
I loved that tree, just gorgeous!! A must have!!
Lisa m
Absolutely stunning! I love cherry blossoms:)
Sarah Kate
Your background blend colors are soooo pretty! I am so inspired and am excited for using this kit in all seasons!
Virginia Ellison
Beautiful colors…. love it….
Conniecrafter
Such a beautiful springy scene!!
Karriane Goodwill
What a beautiful card. Makes me think spring and warmer temperatures. The winter has been long and gray. Thanks for sharing this springy, fun card.
Kelsey Thomas
This is a beautiful card! I love all of that stamp layering. :)
Paula Haller
Oh, I think the Cherry Blossom has to be the prettiest blossoming tree. I hope to see them some day in person! Your card is so lovely…love the beautiful colors.
Maureen
I loved the pink background instead of the ordinary blue sky! Great color selection and design!
Carole R
Spring is around the corner. Oh Boy, and a spring kit to prove it. I can hardly wait.
Linda Price
Sweet! Love your color choices-reminds me of the cherry blossoms in Washington DC.
Sheila P.
Simply beautiful! Love the colors!
Nancy Tolan
I love love love this card
Elizabeth Nichols
Beautiful card! Can’t wait to see the whole kit 😊
GLenda M Sultan
Beautiful pink blossoms on your cherry tree. I hope to see them sometime.
Teri Wilson
So pretty Jess. Can’t wait to see the entire release!
Susan Lang
That kit looks like a big winner. Absolutely beautiful stamping and the colors, OMG!
Karen P
Jessica you card is gorgeous!!! Love the colors. A must have kit!
Jean Marmo
I love this! Well done!
sandra hall
a beautiful and peaceful scene. I love making scene cards.
Michelle Hendrix
Just lovely, I cant wait to see the rest of the kit!
Marianne
So pretty. Cannot wait to see more of this kit.
Cindy C.
So beautiful and Springy!! I love it.
Lynn C
So lovely and springlike!
Janetb
Beautiful! One of my favorite color combinations!
Sheri Weems
Love the colors. So vibrant!
Sarbani Bera
Spring spring spring.. looks like some gorgeous release is coming up 😍❤️❤️
Marty Harris
I am thrilled that you are offering this new style of layering stamps in a card kit!
Tonya Byrd
Beautiful, vibrant colors!
Linh
Wow, that cherry blossom tree is gorgeous!!
JG
I am new to stamping and Hero Arts products is new to me as well. This card looks amazing and great addition to my collection.
Marilee D
Another beautiful card from Jessica! And another beautiful MMH kit!
Essie
Oooh I can wait to get my hands on this new kit! Beautiful creation, Jess!!
Kim S.
This is just beautiful. I think I"m going to love this kit!!!
Danny
This kit is going to be amazing.
Evan
This is stunning!
Carol H
Love the colours on this card. Great idea :-)
Joanne Williams
Beautiful card! The pink & green combo is very striking. Thanks for sharing.
Cristina Wu
Cherry blossoms are my favorite trees and I love that I live in a city where we have lots of them. Your card looks like a real life scene and I love it. Well done!
Holly
This card is absolutely gorgeous! 😍
Helen K
Wow Jess, this is gorgeous, blown away…
Rebecca Attwood
Wow – so beautiful! Love all that layering detail. Can’t wait to see more from this kit.
Allie
As always a beautiful kick start to the March Sneaks. Thank you for sharing your art Jessica.
Sandee Lunneborg
Your card turned out stunning! It’s beautiful!! It really caught my eye when I saw it on fb!!
Leslie Birdsall
Wow! Beautiful card!
Linda Tucker
I, too, spent my early childhood in Japan and have fond memories of the cherry blossoms! This card warms my heart and makes me smile so much. 🥰
Joyce Soo Hoo
What beautiful colors. I love Asian theme stamps.
Neha Mahajan
A very nice and serene card. Lovely!
Geri S
I love it! Just what we get to see in a couple weeks around the city – perfect!
Nancy P
I just told someone today that I love pink and green together. This card is so pretty.
Jane Elliott
Wow the possibilities with this kit are endless. Reminds me of The cherry blossom trees in Washington DC
Pat Gessner
I love this already! Can hardly wait to see the rest of the kit!
Irena Grilc
It’s gorgeous card. I love all the shades of pink. It’s such a full card. It’s simple, but it looks so hard. I love it.
Charlotte Adams
I Love Love cherry blossoms !!!! They remind me of all things good!!!
Karin
Absolutely love this!!!
Leah D'Auria
This is so gorgeous! What a brilliant introduction to what looks to be an amazing kit!
Melanie Ayers
It’s like a detailed painting only without all the work!!! Gorgeous.
Lauren Z
Wow! Such a stunning card. I love it. Visiting Japan during cherry blossom season is on my bucket list!
Pauline Abeysekera
I love cherry blossoms – we have so many trees in Vancouver! Your choice of pinks for this card is beautiful.
Kendra
I am so excited for this kit! I love the one Heroscapes I have and this one is lovely!
Janet Sisk
Love your card! So beautiful with the blooms blowing in the wind. Thanks for the inspiration. :D
Marilyn P
A peaceful & serene card.
Hannah Joy
Wow, what a gorgeous card! I love your color choices as well as composition. It flows nicely and feels very peaceful.
Andrea B
This is such a beautiful card! I love the vibrant pinks and greens. It looks like this will be a wonderful kit!
Susan Beane
Oh! Cherry Blossoms, I can’t wait – we had a cherry blossom festival every year in my hometown, one of the best parts of growing up in my little town!
MandaLJ
Beautiful card! I’m exciting to see the rest of the kit. I also love the idea of a Japanese-themed kit!
Joan
Gorgeous card! I want to go sit under that cherry tree, too! The colors are beautiful.
Tracee McCallum
so soft and peaceful, your colours are stunning
Linda Sodano
Beautiful card! I am going to love this kit!
Judy Inukai
What a stunning design. I can’t wait to see the rest of the kit.
Phyllis Freese
Beautiful card. I’ve never seen cherry blossoms except in pictures, so your card helps me visualize how pretty they must be.
Judy
Lovely card and I am excited for this kit!!
Sarita
WOW I love it can’t wait to see it.
Jo
Love the shading of the pinks…you are right with those cherry blossoms…very peaceful card
Jo
Love the shading of the pinks…you are right with those cherry blossoms…very peaceful card
KerrynM
Stunning card. Love the pink background
Kellie
You have created such a wistful and peaceful scene. 💖
Brenda
Love this set
Jessica Frost-Ballas
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