March My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #4 + Giveaway

Ilina Crouse

We're back for another post as we count down to the release of the March My Monthly Hero Kit on Monday, March 4 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Let's join Ilina, who's sharing a fun and colorful card using the kit!

Hi everyone! Ilina here with you today sharing some inspiration using the new March My Monthly Hero kit. I love the ocean, beach and everything that has to do with water and swimming, so this kit is right up my alley. The kit is full of images and sentiments, coordinating dies and one Fancy Die. Also included in the kit are three Reactive Ink cubes. 

To make today's card I used the Hero Arts Neon inks (Purple, Pink, Red, Green, Orange, Blue, Yellow.) I stamped the images and die cut them. I used Soft Apricot for the castle and sea horses. I cut a panel from Dove White card stock measuring 2 1/2" x 5 1/2" and ink blended the Reactive Inks, then sprayed some water to create an ocean like look. 

I took a Side Folded Dove White Card and trimmed at 1 1/4" from the fold. Then the left over piece I trimmed to 3/4" wide. To make the window, I cut a piece of acetate measuring 3" x 5 1/2". I folded my card down and lined the 3/4" strip on the right edge. This will create the window in the middle. Added some strong adhesive and adhered the acetate making sure that the white strip on the right hand side is aligned with the bottom layer of the card. 

I cut two more panels from Dove White cardstock measuring 7/8" x 5 1/2" and 1 3/8" x 5 1/2". Adhered them on top of the acetate. This way the acetate sheet is sandwiched between two pieces of card stock and the adhesive is not visible. Once I created my note card I adhered the ink blended strip on the inside of the card, then arranged all the elements and adhered to the card.

I stamped the sentiment onto Pitch Black cardstock using Versamark and embossed in white. Trimmed to size and adhered to the card. Added some of the droplets that come in the kit as finishing touch! 

Thank you so much for joining me today and have wonderful weekend.

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 4, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!


  • Lynn

    Nice idea with the acetate window. Pretty card.

  • Kathy r

    A great whimsical card. So colorful.

  • Shari James

    I lived in Hawaii when I was 9 years old. Luckily for me we lived right on the ocean. I spent most of my days snorkeling. Love thes underwater cards! Reminds me of my wonderful time in Hawaii. 🤗❤️🌺🐠🐟🐬🐡🦀

  • Cori moses

    Wow I love the colours used in this card just amazing. I love this because I can use all of my inks I don’t get around to use.

  • Donna Thielker

    Beautiful card, like the bright colors and gems!

347 Responses

Kris Reeves

Kris Reeves

Mar 02, 2019

This kit is FABULOUS!

Leanne in Cali

Leanne in Cali

Mar 02, 2019

Such a fun and colorful card! Thanks for sharing!!

Karin W

Karin W

Mar 02, 2019

What a beautiful card!

Tami P

Tami P

Mar 02, 2019

Pretty colors! Would sure love to be at the beach right now!

Toni L

Toni L

Mar 02, 2019

Love the bright colors of this acetate panelled card—so realistic!

Denise

Denise

Mar 02, 2019

I love all the colors of this card. So fun! This kit sounds amazing because you get those cute droplets and ink pads too!

Janet Wise

Janet Wise

Mar 02, 2019

Love it!! Looks like a sneak peek into the deep blue sea! Stunning!! Tfs

Aimee Gill

Aimee Gill

Mar 02, 2019

I love those neon inks. Beatiful card. I can’t wait to get this kit.

Stacy L

Stacy L

Mar 02, 2019

Those neon colors are so much fun, It makes me wish for warmer weather.

Diane Bakehouse

Diane Bakehouse

Mar 02, 2019

I love anything ocean themed. You made this card very colorful and cheerful. It would brighten anyone’s day. Can’t wait for the full reveal.

Kellie

Kellie

Mar 02, 2019

Loving the use of acetate in all the cards. Very cool effect. 💜🇦🇺👍🏻

Tess Redel

Tess Redel

Mar 02, 2019

Beautiful card Ilina! I love all of the vibrant colors you used on this card. Great job!

Mary in Wausau WI

Mary in Wausau WI

Mar 02, 2019

Such a vibrant – yet peaceful scene.
This looks like a fun kit!

Evelyn Koll

Evelyn Koll

Mar 02, 2019

Oh this sentiment cracks me up 😂 as I love “Finding Nemo” so much and Dorie was always my fave ( her sense of orientation challenges mine :) ). Great card !

SarahC

SarahC

Mar 02, 2019

Lovely, lovely card! You did a great job creating and underwater scene that is very colorful reminding me of warm waters to scuba dive in. TFS.

Nika Ward

Nika Ward

Mar 02, 2019

Beautiful card! I love their clear panel!

Jodi Warren

Jodi Warren

Mar 02, 2019

That is a great card and a cute way to do acetate. Love it.

Krystal Showalter

Krystal Showalter

Mar 02, 2019

What a great idea to switch it up and make it a little bit different! I really like the white against the bright colors.

Shelley

Shelley

Mar 02, 2019

Another pretty card made from this kit! I love your colors…a perfectly “tropical” card!

Andre M.

Andre M.

Mar 02, 2019

Such a fun blended panel and these bright images are perfect for a coral reef scene.

Kailash

Kailash

Mar 02, 2019

Such a cool design, fabulous neon colors too, love it!

Kelsey Thomas

Kelsey Thomas

Mar 02, 2019

Love all the fun colors on this card! :)

Leslie Birdsall

Leslie Birdsall

Mar 02, 2019

I love he card layout here! Beautiful card!

Brenda

Brenda

Mar 02, 2019

What a colorful and happy card!

kathleen dumpert

kathleen dumpert

Mar 02, 2019

Thanks for the inspiration and can’t wait to get my hands on the new kit!

Joanne W

Joanne W

Mar 02, 2019

Love the bold colors and card design. Can’t wait to see the whole kit and add ones.

Helen

Helen

Mar 02, 2019

Beautiful colourful card Ilina. Great kit and omg white reactive ink!!!!!!!!!!!

Lindar C

Lindar C

Mar 02, 2019

Love the look of the colored droplets!

Barbara W Howell

Barbara W Howell

Mar 02, 2019

Your card is beautiful. I think thae card with the acetate window makes it look like an ocean scene. Thanks for sharing.

Sarah Stewart McCorkle

Sarah Stewart McCorkle

Mar 02, 2019

I have always looked right over those neon inks before, but this is making me really like them!

Sandy Dayhoff

Sandy Dayhoff

Mar 02, 2019

Wow, cute! This kit is loaded with images!

Marsha Stehle

Marsha Stehle

Mar 02, 2019

Fabulous card! Love the colors and the layout!

Hilde Larsen aka Tindaloo

Hilde Larsen aka Tindaloo

Mar 02, 2019

Fantastic card and I’m so gonna love this kit, awesome dies n stamps ♥

Jenny Coles

Jenny Coles

Mar 02, 2019

This kit looks so fun! Wonder card!

Neha Mahajan

Neha Mahajan

Mar 02, 2019

Love this unique shaped card. The coral shades are so beautiful. Love them! The neon inks stand out and catch the eye. Pretty!!

Karen Lockard

Karen Lockard

Mar 02, 2019

I love this card and the neon colors!! Looking forward to this kit!!

Lourdes

Lourdes

Mar 02, 2019

Loving the neon colors! A nice BRIGHT idea!!

joan

joan

Mar 02, 2019

Beautiful vibrant colors and a great design!

Jeanette Butler

Jeanette Butler

Mar 02, 2019

Great card. Love how you’ve made the card to look like a window into an aquarium like at a SeaLife centre. This kit looks like so much fun to play with. Thanks for the inspiration, Ilina x

Erica Loscalzo

Erica Loscalzo

Mar 02, 2019

Love the card

Diana Wearley

Diana Wearley

Mar 02, 2019

I love this set and all these fun ideas! Thank you for the inspiration with this card! I am looking forward to trying out these ideas!

Angela

Angela

Mar 02, 2019

Love the scene you created!

Rita María Castillo

Rita María Castillo

Mar 02, 2019

I love Ilina’s creativity, such an ingenious design. The message she selected is encouraging and the overall design is so colorful!

Rebecca

Rebecca

Mar 02, 2019

The window gives this card so much depth!

Millie Watkins

Millie Watkins

Mar 02, 2019

This kit is awesome! Beautiful card.

Lana

Lana

Mar 02, 2019

I adore the bright colors of your fish against the beautiful blue. Makes me think of snorkeling in tropical waters!

jessica kerr

jessica kerr

Mar 02, 2019

From the sneaks so far, this set will be amazing!

Tina Dorrington

Tina Dorrington

Mar 02, 2019

Omg 😱😱😱

Beverly COLEMAN

Beverly COLEMAN

Mar 02, 2019

Very colorful card. Loved the droplets added to the card! Good job!

Josmary

Josmary

Mar 02, 2019

O wow this has to be my favorite card

GabriellaB

GabriellaB

Mar 02, 2019

I love the bright colors and another fun sentiment

LaNell Taylor

LaNell Taylor

Mar 02, 2019

What a cute card. I love the design idea.

beverly robinson

beverly robinson

Mar 02, 2019

These colors make me happy! I love how you used the acetate, and the droplets are gorgeous.

Gilda Brooms

Gilda Brooms

Mar 02, 2019

Oh how fun this is!! Love everything about it!

ANGIE A.

ANGIE A.

Mar 02, 2019

Wow! These just keep getting better! I love all the sea creatures.

Michele W

Michele W

Mar 02, 2019

Love your bright and cheerful ocean-themed card! Makes me feel like summer is right around the corner – rather than more snow that’s headed our way. :)

Mindy Drummond

Mindy Drummond

Mar 02, 2019

Very cool design for this card Ilina. The neon colors are so perfect for this salt water aquarium scene and the images are beautiful, I love this kit!! Thanks for the inspiration Ilina, I can’t wait to get this and get started playing :)
(mardy14@bellsouth.net)

Cassie

Cassie

Mar 02, 2019

This is a wonderfully vibrant card. There are so many options to play around with colors on these little sea creatures. The window in the middle is a nice touch, I can’t wait for this set to come out!

Debi Walton

Debi Walton

Mar 02, 2019

Very creative! Love this card. Would like to see a tutorial on exactly how you made this card,

Carol Kelley

Carol Kelley

Mar 02, 2019

Love your card. The neon colors are awesome.

Rosemary D

Rosemary D

Mar 02, 2019

what a beautiful design!

Susan Carlson

Susan Carlson

Mar 02, 2019

OMG! So cute!

Anne Hudgens

Anne Hudgens

Mar 02, 2019

Such an easy way to make a colorful and creative shaker card!

Kimberly McField

Kimberly McField

Mar 02, 2019

I love how all of these sneak peeks are so colorful and vibrant. I’m looking forward to seeing the full kit.

Deb M

Deb M

Mar 02, 2019

Love this technique! So fun!

Elaine Wood

Elaine Wood

Mar 02, 2019

So a beautiful vibrant card love it 💕

Pamela McGillin

Pamela McGillin

Mar 02, 2019

Those droplets are really fantastic, nice addition to the card.

diana @ playing

diana @ playing

Mar 02, 2019

Love this kit. Can hardly wait to see the release.

Ro

Ro

Mar 02, 2019

Love the skinny look of this card, and those neon inks really make it pop

Carrie C.

Carrie C.

Mar 02, 2019

Love it! Great idea for an under the sea card!

MARIA

MARIA

Mar 02, 2019

Wonderful card!

Natalie Winterstein

Natalie Winterstein

Mar 02, 2019

Love the colors and the how the droplets add to the “water” feel of the card! So pretty!

Claudia A

Claudia A

Mar 02, 2019

So beautiful! I love the acetate window and the bright colors.

Melissa Ringnalda

Melissa Ringnalda

Mar 02, 2019

Love your design with making the window a different size. Excited for this kit.

TERRI

TERRI

Mar 02, 2019

YOU USED ONE OF MY FAVORITE SAYINGS. I HOPE THIS SAYING IS IN THE MAIN KIT. I LOVE YOUR COLOR SEA LIFE. BEAUTIFUL CARD. I CAN’T WAIT TO GET MINE.

Ang

Ang

Mar 02, 2019

I can’t wait to see the rest of this kit. I’m getting so many ideas from these sneaks.
Thanks

Louise Coviello

Louise Coviello

Mar 02, 2019

I love the images and sentiment on this card. I especially love the seahorse and sea turtles. Can’t wait to see the kit!

Wendy Lambert

Wendy Lambert

Mar 02, 2019

I love the bright neon colors! Such a sweet card!

Celeste Cassino

Celeste Cassino

Mar 02, 2019

What a fun card! I have to say, I am intrigued by the color “sea salt”. Looking forward to seeing the whole kit!

Christine H

Christine H

Mar 02, 2019

This is another interesting way to use the kit. I love all the colors and detail. The castle is a nice touch!

Debbie McKelvey

Debbie McKelvey

Mar 02, 2019

Great card idea. I love this set so much I can’t wait to play. Your card is gorgeous and bright and so fun!

Charly

Charly

Mar 02, 2019

This kit!! What a fun card.

Leslie Pierson

Leslie Pierson

Mar 02, 2019

I said this before, but this card reminds me of swimming in the Bahamas, the beautiful blue water and the colorful sea life. This card is beautiful. .

Joy Smith

Joy Smith

Mar 02, 2019

Very clever……beautiful, colorful and fun card…….

Patty McMurray

Patty McMurray

Mar 02, 2019

Love the ocean scene and all the colors!

Barbara-Jean

Barbara-Jean

Mar 02, 2019

Good advice! Great card!

Sue Manning

Sue Manning

Mar 02, 2019

This kit looks promising! So many possibilities.

Olga V.

Olga V.

Mar 02, 2019

I love the bright colours and the amazing take on an acetate use for the front panel!!! Thank you for inspiration, Ilina!

Karen M

Karen M

Mar 02, 2019

Love all the bright colors. This kit is a must!

Heather George

Heather George

Mar 02, 2019

The droplets are a good touch. Is the shadow made from the camera or were they intentional?

DeniseP

DeniseP

Mar 02, 2019

Love this card! I am so excited for launch of this kit!

Janet Durbin

Janet Durbin

Mar 02, 2019

This is so bright and colorful!

Rachel

Rachel

Mar 02, 2019

Love this card, it looks like the fish are having a party!

Hannah Joy

Hannah Joy

Mar 02, 2019

Love the fun colors!

Machell

Machell

Mar 02, 2019

I’m getting excited! This looks like a great kit! Thank you!

Alysia A

Alysia A

Mar 02, 2019

This is beautiful

Golda

Golda

Mar 02, 2019

I like the bright colors you used! This is looking to be a wonderful kit.