May My Monthly Hero Countdown + Giveaway: Day 1

MMH May 2023

Apr 28, 2023 Hero Arts

Hello and welcome to the May My Monthly Hero countdown! The new May Classic and Premium kits, along with lots of wonderful add-ons, will launch on Monday, May 1 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Don't miss a chance to win a kit before you can buy one – simply comment on this post and you're entered into the random drawing!

Now let the good times roll and check out the first four peeks from our Creative Team below! We invite you to visit each of their blogs (links are below the photos) for more details on their fabulous cards.

Project #1 created by Mindy Eggen (Classic)
Click HERE to visit her blog for more details.

Project #2 created by Michelle Short (Premium)
Click HERE to visit her blog for more details.

Project #3 created by Jennifer Kotas (Classic)
Click HERE to visit her blog for more details.

You may have noticed that some of the cards feature Premium kit elements, while others stick to the Classic kit. To make it easy for you to distinguish between the two, we've included a gold badge on any project that uses at least one Premium element. Keep an eye out this weekend to see more of the delightful May MMH creations the Creative Team has in store for you!

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, May 1, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win. Good luck!

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165 Responses

tina ZAPUSEK

May 01, 2023

such beautiful sccenes!

Jackie Smith

May 01, 2023

The bike is so cute! Love the cards.

Janelle Breson

April 30, 2023

This kit looks like summer. I can’t wait to create with all the elements!

Ingrid Aries

April 30, 2023

I love the beautful cards! I’m excited to see this beautiful kit!

Bertha Pilgrim

April 30, 2023

Two very different cards clearly showing that this kit has a lot of flexibility. I love to see that in a kit.

Yoo-Rah Lee

April 30, 2023

All three cards are amazing. So glad I’m a subscriber. Can’t wait to play with the May kit

Marilee DeMars

April 30, 2023

This kit is all summer – I love the stenciled sky background!

Kathleen J Leitch

April 30, 2023

I just love the simplicity of the white tree and bench card! It’s simple but it still provokes a feeling of summer and peacefulness.

Michelle R Thompson

April 30, 2023

Can’t wait to see the full kit!

Terrie D. (StarSpry)

April 30, 2023

These cards are so fun! I love Mindy’s pink bike :)

Alma Dirpaul

April 30, 2023

Looks like another amazing kit

Patsy Armstead

April 30, 2023

I especially like Mindy’s card. The background plus the soft and bright colors together are pleasing to the eye.

Janet LeBeau

April 30, 2023

Oh my goodness I’m in love! These cards are absolutely adorable! I love anything with a cute bicycle! I’m am acrylic artist and I think I’ve painted five different versions of vintage bikes. Thank you for the chance to win a kit!

Valerija Jakolic

April 30, 2023

Wow, wonderful cards. Love them all. Thi kit must be amazing too.
Valerija xx

Kathy Raker

April 30, 2023

The stenciled background and bicycle cards are adorable. The white tree and bench card is simple yet elegant. Both kits will make fun designs.

Janet

April 30, 2023

Lovin the possibilities with this new kit inspiration 💞 can’t wait for the full reveal!

Nan Griffin

April 30, 2023

Great cards using the kit.

Katy Jessup

April 29, 2023

Such a cute kit! Can’t wait to get mine!

Vicki Ruhlman

April 29, 2023

The kit looks very interesting. I love the bright colors that are in the cards so far.

Barbara-Jean Kubik

April 29, 2023

This new kit is fantastic!

Kelly

April 29, 2023

I love this set!

Jeanne Rice

April 29, 2023

Looks like another beautiful release. Very spring like theme. Love seeing all the inspiration.

Sheri Kempke

April 29, 2023

I love this new kit! I love that bicycle!

Theresa-Marie

April 29, 2023

The kit so far looks like it would be used for many seasonal cards. Very cute

Anonymous

April 29, 2023

wow kit looks like such fun, can’t wait

Golda Peterson

April 29, 2023

This looks to be a sweet set.

Amy Solovay

April 29, 2023

Love these sneak peeks! I can already tell this is going to be a fantastic kit — The floral background stencil is lovely, and I also really like that bike image. Super fun projects!

Rheanna Hoffman

April 29, 2023

Also the one with the dog in the basket is everything. My dog is my everything and I’d take her everywhere I go in a basket on my bike just like this one. Love it so much!!!😍

Rheanna Hoffman

April 29, 2023

The second card reminds me of that question “if you can sit down on this bench and have a conversation with anyone past or present who would it be?” For that question this is the most amazing setting that I can picture my conversation with Bob Marley 😉. Or my late brother. We could just sit here and talk for hours. Through the sun set and sun rise continuing our conversation forever. This is pulling at my heart strings quite a bit. I LOVE the use of all white because it’s angelic and it reminds me of purity and heaven. Excellent job!!

Linda H.

April 29, 2023

All three cards are terrific. But I especially like the ‘just a little note to say’ card.

Julie Odil

April 29, 2023

Love that premium kit die cut! Wow!

Stephanie Ramirez

April 29, 2023

Soo excited!! I’m very new to this & the monthly subscription. Excited to learn all the cool things and tricks!

Roseitta Johnson

April 29, 2023

I have been looking for a good bicycle stamp. I have a special person I will be making a birthday card for this year.

Twylla Smith

April 29, 2023

Looks like a fun, fresh summer kit.

Cathy Casey

April 29, 2023

These are soooo cute and springy! So excited for my kit to come!!

Rebecca Ednie

April 29, 2023

Looks so fun. I can’t wait to see the whole kit!

Kimberly Van Diepen

April 29, 2023

I can’t wait to receive this kit. These cards are so CA-UTE! That BIKE!! YAY!!

Sharon Gullikson

April 29, 2023

I especially like the bike with the doggy in the back. SO CUTE

MaryG

April 29, 2023

Can’t wait to see the dies in the premium kit!
Looks like a winner! 💗

Deb Smith

April 29, 2023

Love Mindy’s background and the balloons are adorable. The park scene with the bench and swing is spot on. All 3 are keepers.

Mary K Meola

April 29, 2023

Ohh….I’m intrigued…love the silhouette dies…..

Olivia Beatty

April 29, 2023

That is the cutest bicycle 🚲

Sandy Koca

April 29, 2023

Every time I see this kit, I can’t help but smile! Can’t wait to see more!

Susan

April 29, 2023

These are such pretty summer inspirations. Love every one!!

Lisa-Marie Jordan

April 29, 2023

That bike is super cute, and those heart balloons are adorable! This looks like a fun kit!

Elizabeth Carter

April 29, 2023

Hero Arts has always been my favorite company for stamps, inks, papers and inspiration! I love the beautifully elegant creativity each rubber stamp provides without a lot of fuss. They cards are beautiful an just my style!

Janet Sisk

April 29, 2023

Great cards! I love the die cut on the second card. I bet that’s why it’s got the gold seal. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. :D

Tracy Ross

April 29, 2023

I love this kit already! Can’t wait to see more

Ruby Agne

April 29, 2023

Nice card, looking forward to the new release.

Helen Budzik

April 29, 2023

This kit promises to bring lots of fun to my crafting ventures.

Debbie Cornish

April 29, 2023

So inspired by these 3 designers today. Their cards are so pretty. This looks like it will be a great kit. Look forward to seeing more.

Ellen Gilliam

April 29, 2023

Now THIS puts me in the mood for Spring!

Jacqueline Maruri

April 29, 2023

Especially love the park silhouette!

Jeanne Nicholson

April 29, 2023

What pretty cards. I have never had a bicycle die, but it looks like loads of fun!

Diane Murakami

April 29, 2023

Love the bicycle with the balloons. So cute.

Stacey Kowbel

April 29, 2023

This looks like a fabulous kit! The inspiration is so beautiful!

Sharon P

April 29, 2023

Love all the cards. Makes me want to get my bike out and head to a park

Shawn Harcrow

April 29, 2023

Love the little bike and scene dies!!

Retta Rae Lutte

April 29, 2023

I am in love with the silhouette die! Can’t wait to see more!

Ann

April 29, 2023

Love the black silhouette against watercolored background. Been looking for a bicycle image and die. Anticipating the kit reveal!

Karen Parker

April 29, 2023

Love the card samples! This kit is so fun for summer!

BECCA YAHRLING

April 29, 2023

Another great kit – can’t wait to see it all.

Melanie Kiechle

April 29, 2023

Nothing says summer like a good bike ride and shady trees.

Nancy Sue Valencia

April 29, 2023

Looks like a fun kit coming our way, can’t wait to see more.

Rachel Handforth

April 29, 2023

I love the simplicity of these cads, simply stunning!

Raquel Rodríguez

April 29, 2023

Love this kit I love bicycles but I’m 55 years old and I never learn to ride one. I don’t know if I ever will be able to learn that. I hope so. Love your stamps

Marjorie Peila

April 29, 2023

Looks very cute, lots of possibilities seeing these cards!

Helen Finlay

April 29, 2023

What a lovely fresh happy card with that cute bicycle and sweet background.

Rachel Jakubiak

April 29, 2023

I’m relatively new to the Hero Arts kits. I’ve gotten 2 at Joann’s because I simply couldn’t resist! I’m absolutely delighted with the cards I’ve made. Mother’s Day card… check!

Sandie Scott

April 29, 2023

Love all of these cards and looking forward to the next kit

Marlene Chlebowski

April 29, 2023

Beautiful cards on the blog today. The kit looks amazing! Can’t wait to play with this one!

Shirley M

April 29, 2023

Love the kit so far.

Sheila H

April 29, 2023

I especially love the bikes!

Erica Childs

April 29, 2023

This looks like a fun one!

Tiesha McKinney

April 29, 2023

Love the monthly kits! Can’t wait to see this months full reveal. Loving the park scene card.

Sheila Conolly

April 29, 2023

Great products to create great scenes this month!

Melanie Brelsford

April 29, 2023

Fun theme! What’s more fun than a bicycle ride and fabulous summer colors?!

Barbara Keeley

April 29, 2023

Love Michelle’s clean and Simple look! What a great inspiration panel of cards.

Paula Portelli

April 29, 2023

Love this set so far! I can’t wait to see more.

Linda Gruber

April 29, 2023

Love, love love that stencil!

Grace Hahn

April 29, 2023

How are you able to create such cute designs! I looked forward to the day you announced the May bundle. Super excited to see the rest of the creations~!

Trudy Lanoux

April 29, 2023

What cute cards! I can’t wait to get my kit!

Peggy James

April 29, 2023

The park scene is so very pretty!!! Everything is just perfect to the eye!!!!!!! Thank you!!

Leslie Birdsall

April 29, 2023

Wow! What beautiful samples to really show of the versatility of the upcoming kit. Looks great so far.

Peggy James

April 29, 2023

What a delightful card!! I had a bicycle like that when I was young. Imagine my surprise when I saw this one!!!! Thank you!

Sylvia Teichgraber

April 29, 2023

This looks like it is going to be such a fun kit!

El Ivens

April 29, 2023

The bikes adorable I don’t have a bike, can’t wait to use this kit.

Karin Wrasman

April 29, 2023

I love the background stencil and the summer bicycle theme! I can’t wait to see the kit in its entirety!

D. Connolly

April 29, 2023

I love the cute puppy in the basket!

Nicole Spamm

April 29, 2023

Oh wow! I’m so excited to see what comes next! These cards are amazing!

L Owsley

April 29, 2023

Love how the artists used the stencil to create and enhance the background without overwhelming the whole care. Beautiful!

Susan Young

April 29, 2023

Can’t wait to see the whole kit! Love the day at the park vibes!

Trudy A. Neumann

April 29, 2023

Though I enjoy the different effects on all three cards, I happen to love bright colors, so Mindy Eggen’s is my favorite. That splash of color with the balloons just sets it off.

Kimberly Cook

April 29, 2023

Super cute! Love the bicycle 🚲

Leola Johnston

April 29, 2023

Love Hero Arts have been buying stamps starting with wood mounted. Still have them and especially bought the background building stuff.

KC Wong

April 29, 2023

Love this style of stamps! Have a kit from 2 years ago with a similar look – maybe I. Am combine them!

Michelle Buenzli

April 29, 2023

Do I spy a cool looking background stencil?

L. Cook

April 29, 2023

Everything is so beautiful. I am looking forward to this kit.

Samantha

April 29, 2023

Too cute! Looks like a fun kit!

Tess R.

April 29, 2023

There is just something about a Bicycle Card, love this creation!Thank you Hero Arts!

Tess Reckelhoff

April 29, 2023

There is just something about a Bicycle Card, love this creation!Thank you Hero Arts!

Kelly Kuharik

April 29, 2023

So cute! Love the bike and the little basket!

Susan babcock

April 29, 2023

Beautiful cards! Love the bicycle!

Mitzi Porter

April 29, 2023

I’ve always loved Hero Arts kits, it’s just awesome creativity in a box and a great price point! I absolutely love the park scene die and of course you can’t go wrong with a lovely bicycle!! Can’t wait to see the kit in it’s entirety! I retired in 10/21 but just now getting back in to card making so looking forward to the new kits to come!

Madeline Trainor

April 29, 2023

Can’t wait to see the whole kit!

Charlotte

April 29, 2023

I love the sample cards so cute. I can see the the tree and bench scene in the foreground with a cute little house behind and a dog or cat running around, maybe a squirrel at the base of the tree, even some tiny apples or flowers in the tree. so many ideas. I love the bike being a bike rider myself. Love the softness of the ink blending.

Kay Marlowe

April 29, 2023

Love the cards! Can’t wait for the kit….you never disappoint.

Linda Sodano

April 29, 2023

The new kit is going to be fun. I live the bicycle and park bench dies. Very summery.

Margaret Embry

April 29, 2023

I love the bicycle! I know there have been other dies and stamps with a bike, but Indint have one. Going to get this one for my stash.

Cynthia Poritz

April 29, 2023

Can’t wait until Monday!

Mary Heilner

April 29, 2023

Oh my goodness. How cute. Nothing says spring and summer quite like a bicycle. Love it.

Elaine H.

April 29, 2023

I am really liking this kit so far.

Terry Neudorf

April 29, 2023

Love , great cards .

Gretchen Moore

April 29, 2023

Really like the bike and the day in the park card!

Jenny Watson

April 29, 2023

Love the cards. Perfect kit for summer!

Dion Y

April 28, 2023

Love to make all kinds of bicycles.

Susan McRae

April 28, 2023

Cute bikes and Michelle’s silhouette park scene is delightful!

Monica Cromer

April 28, 2023

Oh yesss please ! I love to make snail mail! And am an emerging artist mom who loves art and life

Tabatha Ainsworth

April 28, 2023

Really loving the flower stencil background behind the bike! And the tree/bench scene! Oh my!

Linda Price

April 28, 2023

Cute cards-very spring-like.

Michele Slater

April 28, 2023

Love the new kit already especially the bicycle cards! Can’t wait to see the whole kit

Karen Winkels

April 28, 2023

Such a cute set for summer. I LOVE the bicycle cards. Just darling!

Tina Chau

April 28, 2023

Cute preview…loving the layering bicycle stamp.

Cynthia Poritz

April 28, 2023

My favorite day of the month is when Hero Arts releases their new kit of the month! I am so happy I have a subscription and eagerly await my shipment each month.

Williams

April 28, 2023

This looks like it’s going to be the perfect kit for spring and summer!

Denise Bryant

April 28, 2023

Can’t wait to see more of these kits! The cards are so pretty! The bicycle and the scene look awesome…. perfect designs for spring and summer creating!

Shirley Temmle

April 28, 2023

This is too cute! These are the perfect spring cards!

Geri S

April 28, 2023

Scenery cards are always welcome and these are cute! Can’t wait to see the rest of this kit!

Joanne Travis

April 28, 2023

Love these cheerful cards! Reminds me of a beautiful summer day.

Sharon Suske

April 28, 2023

Oh! I’m liking the looks of this kit! Thanks for the chance to win!

Phyllis Freese

April 28, 2023

What’s not to love with this new release? The bicycle is so much fun and the park scene is super cute, too.

Eileen

April 28, 2023

Love the bicycle theme! So Summery, reminds me of carefree days when I was a kid.
I’d love to win this kit!

Tammy Conway

April 28, 2023

This kit looks like a fun one! Can’t wait to see all of it.

Linda Hardy

April 28, 2023

This kit is adorable – the dog in the basket got me!! <3

Gail Spresser

April 28, 2023

Loving this sneak peek of the new monthly Hero Arts Kit! So excited to see more! Thanks for sharing!

Nicole Spann

April 28, 2023

Looks like a great set so far. Can’t wait to see more peeks!!!

Michelle Hackett

April 28, 2023

Spring is in the air, and this feels like a great kit for those kinds of cards. I’m intrigued by the silhouette die as well in the premium kit.

Cynthia Stasiewski

April 28, 2023

This looks like it will be a fresh spring kit!

Tera Fendley

April 28, 2023

Love love that bike!! I need a bike stamp in my collection :)

Cynthia O.

April 28, 2023

Oh, I’m lovin’ that floral stencil! The park scene die is also a must-have.

Cyndi Morris

April 28, 2023

What fun! I love the samples shown, especially Michelle’s beautiful card — so elegant!

Lauryne Cunningham

April 28, 2023

These cards are so cute and summery! I always try to find a bike trail every time we go out of town so these images would be perfect for my cards and scrapbooks!