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!
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, March 2, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!
Good luck!
Click HERE to sign up if you don't have an account.
100 Responses
Leann Duff
I ❤❤❤ trees!
Deekshita
Wow !! Beautiful ❤️ I wish I could sit under that tree n enjoy the picnic 😍 Jess it’s amazing !! Thanks for the chance to win :)
Jen
Love this card! So beautiful and excited for this kit!
Helen
Such a lovely scene…can’t wait to see more!
Subhashini S
Oh my gosh!! Such a beautiful scene, love those amazing stamps!! Thanks for the opportunity to win
Sue Mackowey
I think that I am going to love this set..This card is so pretty and springlike. Gives me a scene even when I can’t draw.
Rebecca Ednie
How gorgeous! I love layering sets! Can’t wait!
Sharon Gullikson
I just love the pink…it is so unusual. I like the full look of the tree….
Lindarub
Cute card!
Claudia
Love all your kits I would be honored to win one!
Thank you for helping to make our winters sweeter with creativity.
Sue D
Very pretty cherry blossom tree scene.
Julie Krehbiel
Love this kit!
Toni
Loved the whole scene. Spring is here.
lisa-marie jordan
This is beautiful!! I’m in love with this kit already!
Donna Schestopol
I love Cherry Blossom time in Washington DC. It is so magical! This card is a perfect reflection of that! Thank you!
KellyG
Very pretty cards. Love the colors×
Katie
This is stunning!
Anouk Plas
I am very excited for this kit. This card is so pretty!!
Susanbcards
Gorgeous color combo! Love the tree!
Jean Reinemann
Your card is so lovely; reminds me of a trip to Japan a few years ago. It’ll be fun to try re-creating scenes from that trip. Thank you, Hero Arts!
Karen Lingel
Oooh, this looks like a versatile set! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Zolane
This is stunning!
Leanne in Cali
Oh this is beautiful Jess! I love the HeroScapes idea and can’t wait to see more of this kit!!
karenajo
Beautiful card – does look like a cherry tree in the spring! Thanks for sharing!
Mylene
Wow! That card is awesome! Those vibrant colors are beautiful! I’m going to love this kit! Thanks for the sneak peek.
Barbara-Jean
Beautiful card! I lived in Japan for a year and I, too, love the scenery! Can hardly wait to see more of the kit!
Anne
Jess this is stunning!
Thanks!
Jackie S
Love this card! Great kit so far
Joyce Foose
There is nothing lovely as a free and Jess, you nailed it with this card. Makes you want sit in the grass and smell the blossoms.
Vicki D
This reminds me of the cherry blossoms in Washington DC – we were so fortunate to see them when we were there for a visit. You sure captured the beauty of these trees!
Teresa
Beautiful card. The colors are amazing. Can’t wait to see what other goodies are in the kit.
Deborah Cooper
I absolutely love your card. I loved Japan and the cherry blossoms.
Veronique
This looks so beautiful! Looking forward to the full reveal!
Brenda
WOW this kit looks amazing! I am absolutely in love with this stamp set and sentiment!!
Susan Cocjin
This will be perfect for scrapbooking our trip to Japan!
Rema DeLeeuw
Lovely card. Love scene builder kits.
Lyn Archibald
Very versatile set with a beautiful layering effect to make a stunning card. Love it.
nikki cochran
This is beautiful.
Ginni DelPiano
Beautiful spring card, Jessica. Colors are so refreshing and reminds me of cherry blossom time.
Kimmer
I live the design and the colors top it off!
Cindy WB
I love this kit. I live in Japan so it’s perfect.
Jaycee Cooper
Oh, how lovely!. Such a refreshing, spring scene. I bet the kit is amazing!
Donna Rohwer
This card is so beautiful! I can’t wait for the full reveal.
Linda
I love this kit. Can’t wait to get my hands on one of them..
Katharine Rothaar
Love the card! Can’t wait to see this kit.
Deborah Mattingly
This is absolutely beautiful. I am excited to see what else is in the kit.
Cheryl
This is stunning
Nicole S.
So beautiful! Can’t wait for the release!
Karen Jordan
I’m speechless, it’s beautiful! While I haven’t been to Japan (even though my son was stationed there for 2 years), I have been to Washington DC in Cherry Blossom season and it’s breathtaking! You definitely make me want to pull out out my pics and reminisce!
Kimberly
Beautiful! Love the variations in color.
Ana Cordoba
Beautiful card! Can’t wait for the kit reveal.
Kenzie Higdon
I think I am going to be in LOVE with this kit, but I am having a surgical procedure Monday, I don’t want to miss out, it looks so pretty!!!!!!!!!!!!
Denise Kasbohm
Omg!! This is gorgeous! Love the soft blending and that pink. Makes me want to sit under a cherry tree too!!
SUSAN E FIRST
Lovely card. The layering grass stamp is beautiful. I imagine the tree stamp can be used for autumn cards too.
Rachel Eli
So gorgeous! First saw this card on Instagram and my mouth dropped. Went immediately to your website to see what I had to look forward to with my March kit. Can’t wait to seeing all the possibilities!
Frances
So beautiful, love all the layering
Barbara Drake
Love, love, love it!! The colors are beautiful and I think it’s so serene looking!! Beautiful job!
Aeyrah Suitos
Love cherry blossoms. Hope to win
Seema Raja
Love the create a scene stamps – so versatile!
September Wynne
So beautiful Jess! Love the pinks!
Kristina Gentle
Such an amazingly instant beautiful layering stamp set. Just stunning!!
Christine P
Beautiful set. Can’t wait to see the entire kit!
Denise Bryant
Gorgeous scene! Love the pink blooms!
Jackie McKnite
Your card is gorgeous and totally contributes to my anxiousness to have this kit.
Kimberly T.
I am already in love with this release just from this card!!!!! I can’t wait to see the whole kit!!!!
Linda K.
I love the new Heroscape stamp sets! Just beautiful….and your cherry blossoms are delightful!
Linda
Janet Trapp
Oh my gosh! I am so inspired by this what loveliness! Thanks for the chance to win it… God bless!
Loie Engle
So beautiful. and yes, evocative of cherry blossom season.
Lieschen
OMG! I am LOVING this kit!!! I love how Jessica used this stamp set to make such a beautiful card. I cannot wait to own this kit.
Marion Winall
Lovely…can’t wait for this one!
Sandy Dayhoff
This looks wonderful! Love that grass!
Holly L
OMG! It’s beautiful!! I love it! Love your design on this card, Jessica!! GORGEOUS!!
Kristy
Omg!! This is so pretty!! Kit looks amazing
Shannon
Beautiful card – love the scene you created!
Florie Vega
I am in love with this card, it’s amazingly beautiful and I am going to make sure I paid for my kit today so that I won’t stay out. This kit has me anxious to receive it. I am not currently subscribe to the monthly kits because I am very ill and in the worse case scenario, I could go living near the angels and my family would not know about my subscription, however, I buy my kits every month. I will go through a transplant next week and in the name of my Holly Father God Almighty, I will be ok and I can subscribe again. Tfs
Florie Vega
I am in love with this card, it’s amazingly beautiful and I am going to make sure I paid for my kit today so that I won’t stay out. This kit has me anxious to receive it. I am not currently subscribe to the monthly kits because I am very ill and in the worse case scenario, I could go living near the angels and my family would not know about my subscription, however, I buy my kits every month. I will go through a transplant next week and in the name of my Holly Father God Almighty, I will be ok and I can subscribe again. Tfs
Stefanie Eddings
Love Cherry Blossoms! Great card!
Concepcion Diaz
I love the card, can’t wait for the new kit!!
Paula Schuessler
Love it!
Karen Chupka
Love this tree and the Little Rock’s in the path. Beautiful pink color!
Debbie McKelvey
This card is just gorgeous! I love cherry blossoms and this kit would be awesome to have.
Teena
Love those pink blossoms!
Cheryl H
So pretty! Reminds me of the cherry blossom trees in DC. Beautiful …
Bo
Stunning card.
candy Hazzard
Love the card, that tree is lovely.
Michele
Beautiful card!! I love it
Marge Peila
Awesome! I need this!!
Karen Dow
Love the nice touch if the stones in grass for a hint of path and the falling petals! Perfect!
BOOKS_AND_SCRAPS
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PRETTY!
Helen Potter
Oh my goodness. This is fabulous. This kit looks awesome. You took me to Japan, Jess.
Deborah Smart
We have a huge cherry blossom festival every year here in Vancouver, BC! This card is a perfect depiction of that – I can’t wait to see the rest of the new release!
Melanie
What a gorgeous card!
Frances Sheegog
I am sansei and, like you, have an affinity for Japanese imagery, especially flowers. Your beautiful card captures your description of your springs in Japan. Thank you for sharing of yourself and your work!
Karen L K
So very nice! Looking forward to see what else is coming.
Tani K
This card is so gorgeous!. I love pink and the card shows it so beautifully.
Kathy Waxler
Ooooh. Love that tree. Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit.
Kendra
Beautiful card! I love the pink tree!
Mary
BEAUTIFUL! I am so excited to get this kit.
Nancy Deffner
Stunning! Love how you used pink for the sky too. The Hero scapes are amazing.
Heidi Macy
Oh wow, this is lovely! I hope I win!
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Author