April My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #6 + Giveaway
We are one sleep away from the release of the April My Monthly Hero Kit! The kit will be available Monday, April 1 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Now let’s join Ilina, who is sharing the final look at this fabulous kit!
Hi everyone! Ilina here with another peek at the amazing Mediterranean-inspired April My Monthly Hero kit.
I started by die cutting the elements from the kit using Pitch Black cardstock. Once those were cut, I hand cut backing pieces for the buildings from Canary cardstock and adhered it behind the buildings. I set all elements aside.
I cut piece of Dove White card tock measuring 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", added a circle mask (for the moon) and ink blended Grape Juice, Orchid and Rose Madder inks, then splattered some white acrylic paint and white shimmer spray. Once dry I removed the mask and applied the negative from the mask and ink blended Soft Vanilla and Butter Bar inks, then stamped the sentiment using Intense Black ink.
I arranged and adhered the die cuts and adhered the whole panel to a black top folding note card.
Thank you for joining me today and hope you are enjoying all of the sneak peeks!!!
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, and announce the winner first thing Monday morning, April 1, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!
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167 Responses
Sharon Howell
April 10, 2019
Love the bright colors. Beautiful card.
Patricia Mook
April 08, 2019
This card is absolutely gorgeous and mesmerizing.
Antoinette
April 02, 2019
I cannot wait to get my monthly kit! I’ve never seen a stamp set dedicated to Italy (Venice). This card is awesome. I love how you put the yellow cardstock behind the building windows. I am going to try that as well. Thanks for the inspiration.
Caroloyn Mongeon
April 02, 2019
Your palette is unusual and very romantic.
Denise J.
April 01, 2019
Ilena,
Your work is always so impressive. I always look forward to seeing what you create. You’ve totally captured the mystique of Venice with your color choices and perfect ink blending. This kit will make it easy to create captivating scenes for travelers and travelers at heart.
Carol
April 01, 2019
This is a fabulous card. Love it!
Kathy J in Ellicott City
April 01, 2019
What a great card!
Ang
April 01, 2019
I cannot wait to get this kit. It looks just beautiful.
thanks
Ang
Liz Ford
April 01, 2019
This is beautiful and so romantic and filled with great color! I love the back scene and the side scene of the building! Plus the gondola! So awesome and looking forward to catching all the other fun great creations!
Karthikha Uday
April 01, 2019
Another wonderful scene! :)
Jeanne Beam
April 01, 2019
Beautiful card. Love the colors and dies.
Thanks for sharing…
Margaret
April 01, 2019
Colors are beautiful, Dies ares are awesome, Look forward to the full kit release .
GabriellaB
April 01, 2019
Lovely sky . I am impressed with the blending with the Hero Arts inks. I would love to see more and learn how.
Audrey R
April 01, 2019
Another gorgeous card from a beautiful kit!! I am so excited to see the full kit and add-ons!! I expect they will be fantastic!!
Sara
April 01, 2019
Beautiful!😍
Ronda S
April 01, 2019
Beautiful job. I love your ink choices.
Thersha Lewis
April 01, 2019
So beautiful! I feel transported to this romantic scene
Amanda Stenberg
April 01, 2019
Love the pink and purple sky! And excited some of the sentiments are in Italian, which my husband is learning.
Annette Robinson
April 01, 2019
Absolutely beautiful! I love the colors and the scene. I love everything about Italy. I’m of Italian heritage so this is right up my alley I would love to get this kit!!
Engeline,
April 01, 2019
Hello Ilina, love Your card, but i notice that all 6 sneak peeks have a simmilar look. Even the sentiment. I hope there are more off them in the kit.
Sherry Lee
April 01, 2019
I love the colors used on this card. This is a great set for scenes in Italy. This is exactly what it looks like. Great Kit!
K. Eley
April 01, 2019
Love what you have done with the kit too!! Your blending and the moon…just a very beautiful night scene!
So excited for the release tomorrow morning and see the extras!
Melinda Stearns
April 01, 2019
Sure excited to see this kit, it’s so unique! Loved all the cards I’ve seen so far.
Judy
April 01, 2019
Beautiful kit and scene card!
Drena Putz
April 01, 2019
Just love the romance of this silhouette with the moon! Beautiful!
Teresa Rawnick
April 01, 2019
Wow! That’s beautiful. Love that die cut and the colors are gorgeous.
Debbie Mann
April 01, 2019
Ilina, this is just beautiful! You are very creative!!! thank you for sharing.
Vikki H
April 01, 2019
This is a fun kit and I can’t wait to see the entire package!
Stacey Kowbel
April 01, 2019
Fantastic card! I love the nighttime scene – the moon and sky are fabulous!
Lee
April 01, 2019
So beautiful!! This kit is going to be fabulous!
Jane Mcbee
April 01, 2019
Love the scenes created with the night sky and the dies. Very romantic.
Bo
April 01, 2019
Beautiful!
Karen Baugh
April 01, 2019
Wow! This kit looks so fun!
Laura Staley
April 01, 2019
Really nice card. Love your color choices for the night scene. Looks like another fun kit. I can’t wait to see the rest!
DC
April 01, 2019
I love the colors you have chosen for this design. Beautiful card!
Brian Poteraj
April 01, 2019
This looks magical—the sky is very pretty.
Sharon Gullikson
April 01, 2019
I love this set. It reminds me of my trips to Venice—LOVE IT!!!!
Madeline L
April 01, 2019
Looking forward to seeing the whole kit!
Ambra Taylor
April 01, 2019
Such pretty colors! I love the sentiment in that big beautiful moon.
Jenny K
April 01, 2019
I love the black silhouette against the purple sky. Simply stunning! Can’t wait to get my hands on this kit.
candgmom
April 01, 2019
So beautiful, makes me wish I was there! Can’t wait for the full reveal.
Michele W
April 01, 2019
Beautiful card! Your lovely ink blending really helps set the scene. Thanks for sharing!
Donna Yee
March 31, 2019
I envision the rising bright yellow super moon reflecting against the window panes as the sun sets to give the sky the beautiful purple pink burn…
Denise
March 31, 2019
Wow these are so fabulous, would love to have them.
Nancy Dempsey
March 31, 2019
Beautiful colors, beautiful card! I love the night scene and the starry sky.
Can’t wait to see the entire kit.
Carla Hundley
March 31, 2019
Love the colors of
this gorgeous card!
Carla from Utah
Melissa Gusich
March 31, 2019
I can’t wait to see the whole kit! Each card is dreamy!
Leslie Birdsall
March 31, 2019
I love the colors used in your card! Fabulous!
Rebecca Ednie
March 31, 2019
What a fab card! Love the sunset setting.
Esther Sanchez
March 31, 2019
WOW!!! so beautiful , cant wait for this kit … Love everything to do with Italy..
Kristen Robinson
March 31, 2019
Beautiful sky and lighting.
Bessie
March 31, 2019
I love your color blending! The windows glow behind the black die cuts, Great job
Kirsty Vittetoe
March 31, 2019
Love your background! Awesome card! Thank you for sharing your amazing work!!!
Sue McRae
March 31, 2019
Fabulous inky background for your bright moon! Can’t wait for the full reveal!
Rosemary D
March 31, 2019
absolutely gorgeous… can’t wait to see the full kit!
Claudia N
March 31, 2019
Romance in the air! Beautiful card!
Diana
March 31, 2019
Stunning..love the night scene
tracy abrams-lilly
March 31, 2019
This is a great card. I really like the black structures.
Kim Johnson
March 31, 2019
All these beautiful cards, I can’t wait to make some, too!
Jenny Miller
March 31, 2019
I LOVE creating backgrounds like this!! Those buildings are AMAZING!!
Marie Simard
March 31, 2019
So beautiful. Hero arts was my first stamping/card making experience. ❤️ From 🇨🇦
Erika
March 31, 2019
Gorgeous card
Marsha Segard
March 31, 2019
The whole effect is beautiful! I loved the lights in the windows. Thanks for sharing.
Stephanie B.
March 31, 2019
I love your spin on the new release. You can picture yourself floating along, gliding under the bridge as the stars start to come out.
Sara finch
March 31, 2019
So beautiful!!
Beverly Robinson
March 31, 2019
molto bello! Looks like another unique kit from the Hero Arts team. Love the night sky you created.
Julia L
March 31, 2019
Love the colors you picked to use on the card, so beautiful!
Kim Dorval
March 31, 2019
Another beautiful scene. Super excited for this kit.
Joni Mastronardi
March 31, 2019
Gorgeous scene! Can’t wait to get this kit.
Denise Kitts-Wadlow
March 31, 2019
Gorgeous card—-super excited about this kit. Come on tomorrow—I’m ready to see the full release!!! Everyone’s card creations have just been stunning.
MaryB
March 31, 2019
The colors on this card are beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win a kit.
Martha Berry
March 31, 2019
This night scene is so pretty! I love the stars and the comet streaking by. The night sky colors are just beautiful! Hurry up, snail mail:)
Maryse
March 31, 2019
What a striking scene – I love the colours.
Mandalj
March 31, 2019
Everyone’s cards with this kit have been amazing and this is no exception!
Christina Dauven
March 31, 2019
I love the colors of this card and how it seems to say that the sunsets on the sneek peeks and will return in the release tomorrow. Beautiful job ladies.
Rita Childs
March 31, 2019
A tea light for this would be pretty
Maureen Sheehan
March 31, 2019
Wow, really beautiful!
Amy Cooley
March 31, 2019
Beautiful nightime scene! Looking forward to this new kit.
Jackie Koreen
March 31, 2019
I am so syked about this kit❣️
Ellie S.
March 31, 2019
Beautiful! Love the purple sunset and wonderful Venetian scene you created!
Brooke Shull
March 31, 2019
Great colors and love the night theme. Beautiful card.
Lauren Z.
March 31, 2019
Gorgeous evening scene. It instantly brought to mind the song lyrics, “when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore”. Love it!
Lynnette Flagler
March 31, 2019
Love your card
Jennifer McClelland
March 31, 2019
This is my favorite. Can’t wait until tomorrow
Sarah T.
March 31, 2019
Just lovely. So much great inspiration for this kit.
Tanna Lohouse
March 31, 2019
This is just beautiful!! I love that gorgeous purple infused sunset!!!
Marsha Stehle
March 31, 2019
Gorgeous card! Love the sentiment on the moon!! This is going to be a fabulous kit!!
Becca Yahrling
March 31, 2019
Simply gorgeous!
Hanh
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card! Love the colors.
Denise Bryant
March 31, 2019
This is so pretty! I absolutely love the dies in this kit! Gorgeous creation with this magical scene!
Barbara-Jean
March 31, 2019
Looking forward to seeing the whole kit! Your colors are dramatic and beautiful!
Felicia C
March 31, 2019
Spectacular! You can just feel the romance! Certainly a wonderful combination of Hero Arts ink colors. The techniques used to create this work of art are perfect for all levels of cardmakers. You are right, we are one sleep away from this exciting reveal!
Patty Gehrlein
March 31, 2019
Wow! This is absolutely amazing! I think I’m going to be too excited to sleep tonight!
Golda
March 31, 2019
What a beautiful sunset! Gorgeous creation.
Linda S.
March 31, 2019
The black silhouette die cuts make the bright sky on your card really pop.
Evelyn Larson
March 31, 2019
Life is beautiful, but this card is amazing. Love everything about it.
KT Fit Kitty
March 31, 2019
This is a beautiful and tranquil scene. I would love to go there! This kit is amazing!
Bonnie M
March 31, 2019
Wow! I love your card. Can’t wait to see the whole kit!
Eva N
March 31, 2019
Love the cards that everyone is creating with this new monthly kit. Your ink blended scene is magical!
Monica Lake
March 31, 2019
Loving the beautiful sunset and those fabulous diecuts!!
Bertha
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card, it seems like it’s glowing. :-)
Marisela Delgado
March 31, 2019
Love that scene card!
Kirsten
March 31, 2019
Beautiful scene. Love the colors of the sky.
Maria
March 31, 2019
Wonderful scene.
Flo
March 31, 2019
Very pretty. I’m going to take a look at this kit.
Leanne in Cali
March 31, 2019
Love the colors of the background you made which looks stunning with the buildings and details!!
Shelley
March 31, 2019
Such a pretty card. The colors you chose are really lovely and I like the splatter on the background.
Susan Vitti
March 31, 2019
Charming! Brings back charming memories. Can’t wait for tomorrow.
Stephanie T
March 31, 2019
I’ve not yet purchased an entire kit from Hero Arts, but I’ve also never been more tempted than by what I’ve seen created with the April kit.
Marianna
March 31, 2019
Looks like a fantastic kit, can’t wait for the full release !
Jodi Warren
March 31, 2019
Simply gorgeous. Can’t wait to see this kit. Whoever wanted Monday to come sooner?
littlen
March 31, 2019
Beautiful night scene. Great color blending.
Vicki Blair
March 31, 2019
Great card .
Neha Mahajan
March 31, 2019
Oh boy, love the shades of pinks and purples you used. Adorable card idea. Very serene look.
Aline
March 31, 2019
So beautiful
Kimberly T.
March 31, 2019
I love the night scene. Such a beautiful card!
Michelle Montemurro
March 31, 2019
Looks like s beautiful evening. Relaxing and enjoying the scenery.
Rachel W
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card. Looking forward to making my own scenes when I get my kit!
Kendra
March 31, 2019
I like how you made a night scene with the kit. Quite beautiful!
D.Ann C
March 31, 2019
La kit-a e Bella too!!😉 love this late evening scene!!! In just a few hours it’ll be MIO!!!
marylouh
March 31, 2019
o solo mio
This is a kit I have to get. Brings
back memories of my trip to
Venice. thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Hannah Joy
March 31, 2019
This card and kit is making me want to go to Italy
Bor Her
March 31, 2019
Super adorable! Love the colors.
Natalie Winterstein
March 31, 2019
Gorgeous! Love everything about your beautiful card! :)
Arianna Barbara
March 31, 2019
Wow!!! I’m in love for the stunning colours!!! Amazing card!!!
Kailash
March 31, 2019
Fantastic night scene, very cool colors!
Debbie McKelvey
March 31, 2019
Each day I fall more in love with this kit! I love the colors in this card, so pretty. This card just transport you to a Venice night. Great job!!
Andrea B
March 31, 2019
I love the pink and purple blended sky with the spattered stars. Beautiful!
Debbie Rumpza
March 31, 2019
I love your card!
Mindy Drummond
March 31, 2019
So many possibilities with what we’ve seen in the Countdown. I am so excited to finally get to see the full Kit and the add-ons, this is going to be so much fun!! (mardy14@bellsouth.net)
joy smith
March 31, 2019
Very colorful……I love this kit…….makes me think of Europe…
Cha Lion
March 31, 2019
WOW love the colors of this card! You can create different cards using a variety of different mediums! Tfs
Hannah Parnell
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card. I am looking forward to seeing all that is in this kit.
Joan
March 31, 2019
Such a beautiful night time scene. The moon and stars background cling stamp that was an add on with the December kit would be perfect for this. Can’t wait!!
Maryjo L Monterosso
March 31, 2019
This looks like a wonderful kit. I look forward to the full reveal and seeing all the add ons.
Clarelle Chevallier-Siclait
March 31, 2019
WOW! This one is quasi photorealistic! Gorgeous! Can’t wait to play with this kit!
Cynthia Cole
March 31, 2019
Love this night time scene, it’s gorgeous!
Christina Bodah
March 31, 2019
I love it, it is so beautiful, I can just imagine myself there.
Bertha
March 31, 2019
Beautiful card. Love those pinks and purples and the contrast with that yellow moon.
Cindy C.
March 31, 2019
Wonderful!! Looking forward to see the full reveal Monday!!
Kelsey Thomas
March 31, 2019
Gorgeous card! :)
Colleen Pepper
March 31, 2019
This card feels so romantic, I just love it! This kit so far just gives me all the feels.
Deborah Mitchell
March 31, 2019
This is absolutely beautiful!!
Cindy Johnson
March 31, 2019
Amazing! As I’ve been looking at the elements…you could replace the water with a brick embossed road and create a halloween scene using the buildings and if you created a grassy walkway, the easter bunny could come walking down with little eggs all about. It will be vastly versatile.
Leslie Pierson
March 31, 2019
Oh my goodness this card is so beautiful. the purple evening sky and the yellow lights in the windows and the gondolier in his gondola just awesome. I love this card and will absolutely copy it.
Mindy Beverly
March 31, 2019
So Elegant and Beautiful! I really love your background it looks Gorgeous with the layered dies!
Julie L
March 31, 2019
Beautiful scene.
Sudhamathi Muthu
March 31, 2019
Love the beautiful night scene of Venice you have created and the colors used to blend to show the moon…. love this card soo much….
valeria
March 31, 2019
Venice by night, who design this dies went in Venice for sure
Stephanie Z
March 31, 2019
Love the coloring of your card and your card looks wonderful :)
Gale Thompson
March 31, 2019
I love the colors!! I especially love the sky!
Anne S
March 31, 2019
The beautiful dusky, almost night, sky is beautifully captured and the explanation of your process is very helpful. Love the silhouettes of the buildings and the lights in the windows. Can’t wait to start playing with this unique kit.
Margie Manis
March 31, 2019
pretty card..can’t wait to work with this kit
Betty
March 31, 2019
Love the colors on this card. The silhouettes in black cardstock makes it stand out.
Darlene
March 31, 2019
Ilina, nice dreamy background. Thanks Hero Arts for the romantic kit.
Joyce Foose
March 31, 2019
Another amazing card!!! I am definitely counting down to the big reveal! I love this kit!
Naama E
March 31, 2019
So BEAUTIFUL! it’s just mesmerizing… I love how these bright colors can give a soft feel. Thanks for sharing!
Really enjoyed seeing all the different ways the silhouette dies were used, this kit is brilliant – can’t wait to see it!
Karen L Hetherington
March 31, 2019
I love the beautiful evening sky. Your blending is wonderful!
Monica
March 31, 2019
Such a pretty night scene! I think these cards are all so beautiful! I can’t wait to see what other goodies are in the kit! Thanks for sharing!
Glenda Sultan
March 31, 2019
This kit is perfect not just for anyone who has gone to Venice.but also for those of us wishing to go. I love your choice of colors for the sky & water.
Lisa Woodburn
March 31, 2019
The silhouettes against the bright moon and purple sky are such a pretty effect! Really looking forward to seeing the full set!
Seema saraf
March 31, 2019
This one looks simply amazing….just loving the die cuts
Glenda Sultan
March 31, 2019
Ilina, your card is so romantic! I love the purples you used to make the water & sky. Lovely.
Susan Lang
March 31, 2019
I feel like I am in Venice. Amazing card. Cannot wait until tomorrow, looks like an amazing kit.
Kimberly Lee
March 31, 2019
So beautiful! Love❤️
Sue Manning
March 31, 2019
This is one of my favorite cards!
What a great use of color.
Beautiful!
Kimberly McField
March 31, 2019
What a beautiful scene with a stunning background! Wow!