May My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #3 + Giveaway!

Janette Kausen

Hello and welcome to day 2 of the countdown to the release of the May My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, May 7th at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Join us as we continue sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as the new optional add-on products that will also be available on Monday. Stay tuned for more inspiration! Now let's join Janette who is sharing another peek into this charming kit.

Trees speak my language. We bought our home in large part to the park like feel the yard had with its towering 25 year old trees. Trees are universally recognized to symbolize life, prosperity, and strength. Today I am sharing the awesome scroll tree stencil included with this month's kit.

The look of this card can be created in a few ways. I began by misting the back of the stencil with a repositionable spray adhesive and placing it, offset, on a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Snow Layering Paper panel.

I Copic airbrushed the tree with RV29 (a pinky-red), Y15 (yellow), BG45 (teal) and FV2 (blue-ish purple). As the colors overlapped, secondary colors in orange and green developed.

A similar look can be created by ink blending with traditional inks or reactive inks and a round blending tool or blending brushes. Mediums like glimmer paste, embossing paste or embellishment mousse would be amazing too! Even staples like Versamark with embossing powder will be remarkable. Just be cautious to keep the points of the stencil securely in place for the integrity of the tree shape.

I white heat embossed a kit sentiment on black and popped it with dimensional adhesive. I adhered the panel to a Snow Folded Card and then a few Champagne sequins were added for the requisite bit of sparkle.

Remember subscribers: If you want to ADD additional items to your order, you must do so by the Thursday 11:59am PT after the kit launches to get the additional items with FREE SHIPPING (Domestic only). Just visit Hero Arts and submit a new order. You will get a combined order that includes your kit and any extra items you ordered too!

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 the countdown posts, and announce the winner first thing Monday morning, May 7th, before the kit launches at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!

Good luck!

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  • Naciu Octavia

    Beautiful card! Great ideas

  • Sara

    That stencil is included? Yep I’m really going to love this kit. I may even splurge and get the add ons this month…

  • Cheryl

    The Copic airbrushing is beautiful.

  • C Cassel

    Very creative, trees are so easy to work with.

  • Amy Wazwaz

    What a brillant idea to make the tree rainbow colors. Great way of thinking outside the box. I must try this. Thank you for reminding us when you could add on items with out extra charge.

358 Responses

Tani

Tani

May 05, 2018

I love the tree. Beautiful colors.

Kari Mano

Kari Mano

May 05, 2018

Wow, that tree is Awesome! I am obsessed with trees and this is so pretty!!! I love it so much! I need to see more please :)

Yvonne Morentin

Yvonne Morentin

May 05, 2018

super cute, i def can see this tree with so other stamps from previous kits, love the colors

Melissa Watson

Melissa Watson

May 05, 2018

Gorgeous card! Can’t wait for the big reveal!

Julie Lutz

Julie Lutz

May 05, 2018

this is a beautiful stencil

Kim Smart

Kim Smart

May 05, 2018

Pretty tree!! Love the rainbow colors too!!

Kailash

Kailash

May 05, 2018

Love the varied colors on this gorgeous tree, beautifully done!

laura

laura

May 05, 2018

I love this stencil. It can be used in so many ways. Can’t wait to see the reveal.

Deb

Deb

May 05, 2018

Love love love this card. I’m so excited for this stencil. Thank you for sharing your inspiration.

Donna Whitten

Donna Whitten

May 05, 2018

Wonderful card, love your pretty tree. Thanks for sharing.

Lindar C

Lindar C

May 05, 2018

Very lovely, reminds me of a family tree.

Colorado Crafter

Colorado Crafter

May 05, 2018

Loving every part of this kit I’ve seen so far!! Can’t wait to see it all!!!

Linda

Linda

May 05, 2018

Rainbow of color..wonderful!

Lauren Z.

Lauren Z.

May 05, 2018

Gorgeous tree. I can tell already that the May kit will be a beauty!

Dee Earnshaw

Dee Earnshaw

May 05, 2018

awesome rainbow tree – love the sentiment

Pamela McGillin

Pamela McGillin

May 05, 2018

Trees are always on my list of things I want to craft with.

Wanda

Wanda

May 05, 2018

love the look of this kit so far!!!!

Avra Williams

Avra Williams

May 05, 2018

Love this tree!

Woendi Levitt

Woendi Levitt

May 05, 2018

Gorgeous!!! Love the simplicity but power this card has.

Janet

Janet

May 05, 2018

I can’t wait to see the May kit.

Barbara Groves

Barbara Groves

May 05, 2018

Love the ombré affect of the tree. Could use for various occasions.

Diane Stricker

Diane Stricker

May 05, 2018

Beautiful card.

Michelle Montemurro

Michelle Montemurro

May 05, 2018

The tree is pretty with the multi vibrant colors

Laura L Buehler

Laura L Buehler

May 05, 2018

What a lovely card

Sharron Gregory

Sharron Gregory

May 05, 2018

Gorgeous modern look! Love the sentiment!

Marion Winall

Marion Winall

May 05, 2018

Launch day for MMH kits is my fave day of the month!

Sherri

Sherri

May 05, 2018

Wow! The airbrushing is beautiful! I adore stencils they are so versatile. I am already envisioning all of the ways I can use this one. I cannot wait to see the whole kit. I am so happy I am a subscriber.

Cindy J

Cindy J

May 05, 2018

Wow, another winning kit! This will sell out super quick!

Gina Potter

Gina Potter

May 05, 2018

Love the tree stencil.

Claudia N

Claudia N

May 05, 2018

Love the bold colors and the sentiment is one that should be a motto for us tor remember when we focus on the things that really aren’t important! Looking forward to the full reveal!

Megan Fehr

Megan Fehr

May 05, 2018

I just adore this tree!! you did an amazing job with the colors and I love the sentiment :)

Natalie Kuhl

Natalie Kuhl

May 05, 2018

the tree looks awesome! Can’t wait to see the new kit and release!

Lagene

Lagene

May 05, 2018

Wonderful stenciled tree! l’m with you, I love being surrounded by trees!

FD91354

FD91354

May 05, 2018

Oh, Totally LOVE this stencil. Love your copic brush work too.. beautiful. Keep em coming Hero Arts

Sabrina Radican

Sabrina Radican

May 05, 2018

Beautiful image!!!

Susan Lang

Susan Lang

May 05, 2018

This is a beautiful stencil. Love those colors!

GLenda M Sultan

GLenda M Sultan

May 05, 2018

Fabulous tree. I might have to try airbrushing too. Can you make a video?

Brooke

Brooke

May 05, 2018

I am very excited for this kit. Trees can be used so many ways.

Robin P

Robin P

May 05, 2018

Very pretty card.

Ana A

Ana A

May 05, 2018

Beautiful rainbow tree. Gorgeous card !! Monday can’t come fast enough!

Peg Ghrist

Peg Ghrist

May 05, 2018

I love what you have done with all the vibrant colors and appreciate that you have suggested several ways to accomplish this.

Bonnie Darroch-Dean

Bonnie Darroch-Dean

May 05, 2018

Very colorful and pretty card! Would love to learn the airbrush technique. Can’t wait to see the kit reveal!

Eve N

Eve N

May 05, 2018

Wow! Love what you created with the tree stencil and wonderful sentiment. Makes me look forward to my kit so I can play with these, too.

Retta Lutte

Retta Lutte

May 05, 2018

What a lovely stencil. I love the beauty of the blending when airbrushing!

Katherine

Katherine

May 05, 2018

SOLD!!! I must have this amazing stencil! Fantastic card.

Janet Dand

Janet Dand

May 05, 2018

Beautiful stencil. Can’t wait to see the whole kit

Denise Kasbohm

Denise Kasbohm

May 05, 2018

Love this tree stencil and how colorful you made it. Can’t wait to see this kit.

Kathy A

Kathy A

May 05, 2018

Wow the tree is so vivid with color. Pretty!

Debbie Selby

Debbie Selby

May 05, 2018

This kit is shaping up to be another winner. Your colourful tree is great.

Debbie Rumpza

Debbie Rumpza

May 05, 2018

Wow… that is a really cool stencil. I love the rainbow colors you were able to get with the airbrushing. Gorgeous!

mc

mc

May 05, 2018

Beautiful simple card!

Liz mca

Liz mca

May 05, 2018

I love ou4 trees too! It is why we bought our house!

Sue Manning

Sue Manning

May 05, 2018

I love the blended colors of the tree .It is a very pretty and creative effect.

Dina

Dina

May 05, 2018

Love the colors! My daughter loves trees too. Wonderful kit!!

Sarah T.

Sarah T.

May 05, 2018

Wow. Love that we’re getting this awesome stencil in the kit, and impressed by how well the airbrush technique works here.

Kay

Kay

May 05, 2018

Simplicity is beautiful is shown by this one.

Kay

Kay

May 05, 2018

Simplicity is beautiful is shown by this one.

Linda S.

Linda S.

May 05, 2018

I love trees too…we’re lucky to have many trees in our backyard. Beautiful card. I really like Hero Arts card kits. TFS.

Bela

Bela

May 05, 2018

How exciting! A stencil in the kit, too!

Karen Hale

Karen Hale

May 05, 2018

I love trees too and this new stencil is splendid. So many design possibilities for sure. Your colorful tree is spectacular!

Dottie in CT

Dottie in CT

May 05, 2018

Beautiful card! I am always drawn to the rainbow and it’s colors. I am looking forward to seeing this month"s kit. Thank you for sharing.

Marilee DeMars

Marilee DeMars

May 05, 2018

Beautiful! I am partial to tree stamps — they are so versatile!

Denise KW

Denise KW

May 05, 2018

Very beautiful—very creative! I love the blend of colors you used, and I already have some ideas of my own. Can’t wait to see the complere kit on Monday’s reveal. Have a blessed day!

Lisa Byers

Lisa Byers

May 05, 2018

So beautiful!! I love the stencil!!

Karthikha Uday

Karthikha Uday

May 05, 2018

Colorful and super pretty :) Love this card!

Andrea H

Andrea H

May 05, 2018

Love this design. I thought it was foiled at first. What a great use of colours. Really hope mine turns out like This! (In my dreams lol) xx

Andrea H

Andrea H

May 05, 2018

Love this design. I thought it was foiled at first. What a great use of colours. Really hope mine turns out like This! (In my dreams lol) xx

Becca Yahrling

Becca Yahrling

May 05, 2018

That tree is glorious! Love the way you colored it.

Shawn Wenrich

Shawn Wenrich

May 05, 2018

What a beautiful card, the stencil is so cool!

Dorothy Mutafopulos

Dorothy Mutafopulos

May 05, 2018

Beautiful card and love the colors on the tree!! So excited about the new Hero Arts kit!!!

Jessica Monte

Jessica Monte

May 05, 2018

Oh I so how to win thus kit i love all the sneak peaks can’t wait to see more

CherriB

CherriB

May 05, 2018

Such a pretty card! I love the way you blended the colors using the tree stencil. Can’t wait to see the entire kit!

Jane Mcbee

Jane Mcbee

May 05, 2018

I am such a rainbow fan, I love what you have done with the stencil.

kReN@afourthlife

kReN@afourthlife

May 05, 2018

Who can resist trees? Not me! Great idea!

Patt H.

Patt H.

May 05, 2018

So pretty! Love this stencil. Very striking card!

Teresa Doyle

Teresa Doyle

May 05, 2018

How beautiful Janette, its hard to realize at first glance that this is a stenciled image, so beautiful.
I love the description you shared symbolizing trees. We built our home on the “family farm” 37 yrs. ago so we built along the tree lined edge of a hay field. YES, a hay field. It was pretty bare around us at that time. However, my husband planted maples all around us and up both sides of our driveways. Today it is picturesque.

Linda

Linda

May 05, 2018

Love the tree and especially your suggestions on how to use it.

Cynthia Cole

Cynthia Cole

May 05, 2018

Love how you airbrushed the tree with copics on your beautiful card!

Carol

Carol

May 05, 2018

Love the vibrant colors and the stencil design.

Rachel Walton

Rachel Walton

May 05, 2018

Love the card and I can’t wait for more. This reveal has me eager to get my kit.

Janet

Janet

May 05, 2018

Awesome colors and use of the stencil. Looks like a great kit this month!

Teri W

Teri W

May 05, 2018

Ohhhh. Rainbow colors! Love it

KT Fit Kitty

KT Fit Kitty

May 05, 2018

Very pretty card. I like this kit!

Lisa K

Lisa K

May 05, 2018

Love the tree! Looks like a versatile stencil. Thanks for the chance to win the kit!

Teresa Burnett

Teresa Burnett

May 05, 2018

Love it! Very whimsical 😍

Theresa P

Theresa P

May 05, 2018

Love your card and the design! Great tree stencil!

Felicia C

Felicia C

May 05, 2018

Everyone loves trees! Can’t wait to use this stencil. Dreaming of ways to create!

Jessica Jones

Jessica Jones

May 05, 2018

So beautiful and elegant.

BeverlyBL

BeverlyBL

May 05, 2018

I love your tree and card, Janette. So pretty.

Laura Schollaart

Laura Schollaart

May 05, 2018

Love the simplicity of this card! Makes me want this kit even more than I did yesterday 😍

Henriëtte

Henriëtte

May 05, 2018

Awesome Janette, I love trees and I was already very pleased wiht the gorgeous die cut frame in this kit, but a tree stencil also…..great! Thanks for sharing and have a nice weekend.

Susan Bennett

Susan Bennett

May 07, 2018

I love the colors – so simple & pretty

Ruth Davis

Ruth Davis

May 05, 2018

This is a simple but beautiful card love it.

Naama E

Naama E

May 05, 2018

This is absolutely stunning! I can already tell I’m going to LOVE this kit, I adore tree images ❤❤❤
Thanks for the inspiration! xx

MandaLJ

MandaLJ

May 05, 2018

This is such a beautiful stencil! Love the rainbow look you’ve given it here!

Martha F Deines

Martha F Deines

May 05, 2018

You can do so many things with stencils. This is a beautiful example.

Dana M

Dana M

May 05, 2018

Beautiful tree image and gorgeous card! Love the rainbow tree, so happy.

Penny Walker

Penny Walker

May 05, 2018

Great card! I am loving this kit so far. Looks like mother nature is in this month’s kit. Can’t wait for my kit to come.

Amy K.

Amy K.

May 05, 2018

I like the airbrushed look! Very pretty!

Lisa Held

Lisa Held

May 05, 2018

Simply gorgeous tree stencil. I love the symbolism Of trees. One of my favorite things to photograph and use in cards. Can’t wait for this one

vonnie her

vonnie her

May 05, 2018

i like the tree. so colorful, wpuld have never thought of that.

Denise

Denise

May 05, 2018

Love trees and I notice that the sayings are really nice. This kit is a must have!

Tracy

Tracy

May 05, 2018

I love it! The card is simple yet sooo beautiful!

Michelle D

Michelle D

May 07, 2018

Looks like such a beautiful kit! Lovely card. Thanks for the chance to win!

Christina Dauven

Christina Dauven

May 05, 2018

I love this tree beautiful technique on this card. I am also a tree lover specially flowering and fruit trees but also Japanese maple styles. I think I will have to try out your technique on my other stencils also like the unicorn hero arts stencil in soft whit colors.

Lise Mariann Alsli

Lise Mariann Alsli

May 05, 2018

Oh, I’m so excited to see the whole kit. This looks fantastic. And this card is so adorable. I love the clean and colorful look.

Lynn

Lynn

May 05, 2018

I love trees as well. I have a beautiful oak in my front yard that was planted when I bought my home 21 years ago. It now has a fun fairy garden that I can see from my window. I really like you card because it is clean & simple and I always enjoy lots of color. I have recently been using stencils and they offer a lot of options to papercrafters. Looking forward to Mondays release.

leslie Pierson

leslie Pierson

May 05, 2018

I love trees especially naked tree they are magical to me. this tree is beautiful the colors make it pop off the page.