November My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #1 + Giveaway!
Hello and welcome as we begin the countdown to the release of the November My Monthly Hero kit! Release day is Monday, November 6th at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We'll be here for the next three days, sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as new optional add-on products that will also be available on Monday. And, remember to comment on each and every post as we'll be giving away a kit on Monday morning, before the kit launches! Now join Jayne as she shares a first glimpse at this beautiful kit...
I was overwhelmed with the contents of this month's My Monthly Hero kit so I have a simple set of holiday cards to share today. I simply paired these gorgeous stamps with a few holiday colors and then replicated versions of a single design to quickly make a set of cards that can be easily mass-produced. The kit includes a large stamp set with many wonderful holiday images and sentiments, as well as a set of matching dies, that can all be used to create both cards and gift tags!
For each card, I started by selecting one image that I stamped multiple times across a trimmed piece of white cardstock. I stamped the images with Mint Julep, Pine, Pumpkin Pie, and Strawberry inks, occasionally overlapping the images and always leaving some intentional white space.
After matting the stamped panel with Pine cardstock and securing it to a Grass card base, I stamped the same image, in this case an ornament, on a piece of white cardstock and then used the coordinating tag die to cut around the shape. I really love having a set of shaped dies for holiday tags that can be used with or without the matching stamps. I tied a red bow through the hole and then secured the die cut shape to the card front with foam tape.
For my second card, I stamped a collection of decorated pine trees across the card front. I absolutely adore the size and shape of this cute Christmas tree. After making this card, I'm very anxious to make tree shaped gift tags for our presents this year.
The star included in this month's kit is so pretty! The small leaves and branches pattern makes a striking star image that's very versatile and can be used throughout the year. On each card, I stamped a single sentiment from the kit, with either Pine or Strawberry ink.
For my last card, I used the kit's snowflake stamp and die to create a wintry design. If you look closely, you'll see that the snowflake die has an extra detail at each of the six points which makes the snowflakes especially beautiful! To finish each card with some holiday shine, I added a trio of Ombre Green sequins.
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 of the comments left across all countdown posts and announce the winner first thing Monday morning, November 6th, before the kit launches at 1pm Eastern. The more you comment, the more chances to win!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure to come back later today for another look at this month's kit!
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100 Responses
Lisa Martin
I love this and can not wait for my Kit
BEVERLY COLEMAN
Can’t wait to get my hands on this kit! Very nice cards!
Lydia
Ohhh, loving this! The clean lines, style, and simplicity — not to mention the mellow Cmas ink hues. Beautiful!
Jackie Parkins
These are beautiful. I love the CAS look of them. This is a wonderful kit!
Connie Spector
I want this collection
Tracy McBee
Cute cards! I am getting exited and so curious about the rest of the kit! Love the dies so far!
Deb Stelter
love the colors, cute simple ideas
Deb Stelter
This is my first kit so excited
Catherine Nowak
Clean and simple but not boring! Great cards ♡
Veronica Griffin
I love these cards
Virginia DelPiano
Love this card. Can’t wait until launch day
Charlene
These cards are so great!
JANIS LITYNSKY
Oh, How Lovely are the Christmas Bulbs,,,, So Pretty are the bright colours …. so excited to see this new set… Janis
Y. Bashor
The colors and patterns make such pretty cards! Thanks for sharing!
Suzi Cafran
Beautiful cards, your creativity is inspirational!
Merianne
The detail in the design is very striking. Beautiful!
Sam Alex
I love the pumpkin pie and mint julep color additions, such a great, unique “pop”!
Cheryl Edwards
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I am impatiently waiting for today’s kit release!!
Tammy Weirich
Looking forward to all the different cards to make, very pretty.
Arleen
This is so cute! Hadn’t seen any of the sneak peeks this month because I’ve been extra busy and now I can’t wait!! I literally can’t; I was just in the store side of the site wishing it had gone up already! LOL
Barb McCarthy
Such cute stamps and dies! Lovely cards!
FeM
Beautiful cards.
Leslie Birdsall
Beautiful cards… I cant wait to start creating Christmas cards and tags!
Frances
Love these solid stamps with elegant details. ❤
Marilyn
Love the tree, snowflake and ornament!
Michelle Rivera
Beautiful cards! I can’t wait to see the full set! Nice job!!
Di
Such awesome designs! Very excited about this month’s pack.
Rhonda F
Love your cards, I like the combination with the primary stamp in different colors and your idea of leaving white space!! Thanks!!
Jessica Robertson
I like to see the texture of the stamps and how it comes together so well. Thank you for a wonderful post.
Kkraft
I love these stamps!!! So beautiful. Cannot wait to see rest of kit.
Jodi Wayman
Beautiful cards!
Brandy Duncan
Great card. Look like we might be able to make those much needed tags with this month’s kit.
Dayle Shimamura
Pretty cards! Loved how you used warm colors but still had a great holiday feel…
Kris k.
Love the patterns!
Barbara Chapman
looks like another fun kit! Can’t wait!
Cha de León
I love the bright colors on these smart cards!
Fanny Cantero
Love the patterns inside these stamps, especially in the star! Can’t wait for this kit!
Bonnie Darroch-Dean
Very pretty cards. Love the color combo!
Jean McCurry
Love these images and colors
Beth W.
This kit looks so awesome, lot’s of possibilities!
Karen L K
Uh oh, looking super fun already! Loving these images and of course your cards Jayne!
Elizabeth Bielicki
LOVE your cards!!!! This kit is amazing!!!!
Dianne S.
What lovely cards! I have some ornament stamps and dies already in my stash, but these are unique and will be a very useful and welcome addition. Excited to see the rest of the kit.
Valerija
So beautiful. Love your cards.
Judie Attard
What lovely colourful cards! Beautiful!
John L
Really like the warm wishes against an otherwise cool background. The mint julep is a great color addition.
Amy Klin
Wonderful star and pattern!
Carolyn J Servais
Stunning, stunning, stunning! Oh have I mentioned these are stunning!
Carolina Arguello
these cards are gorgeous! this kit is the best!
Jean marmo
Oh my! These are such fun!
Marion Winall
Absolutely love this kit! Can’t wait for release of this marvelous set! Hero Arts is my favorite favorite!!!
Marion Winall
Absolutely love this kit! Can’t wait for release of this marvelous set! Hero Arts is my favorite favorite!!!
Johanna M
Lovely cards! I really like the colour combinations and the simple yet effective designs.
Spela
I love the clean and simple look!
Margery C
Wow, love the star detail. It’s so beautiful.
Meg
Oooh, so much awesomeness! The stars and snowflakes are particularly fantastical. This is gonna be one crazy amazing kit!
Michele W
Great cards from what looks like a great kit! Thanks for the inspiration!
janet
Lovely stamping and colours on your beautiful cards Jayne, love how the tag is featured on them :-)
Heather K.
Fun Patterns!
Sue Manning
Your kits are always so complete. I love the dies you send. This is a very festive card.
Judith
Great idea for mass producting Christmas cards. The large dies would make perfect tags, with or without the coordinating stamps.
karenajo
Love these shapes with their pretty designs. What great possibilities ! Would love to play with these !
Karen Daniels
What beautiful cards! I’m so excited for this months kit, as I am with every kit, but the holiday kits just bring a bit more excitement. I can’t wait to see more!
Sandy
I love these! Hero Arts always has amazing ideas!
Jodi Dorchak
Love love love….did I say Love? Can’t wait!
Woendi Levitt
Gorgeous cards. Excited to see ALL thats in this kit
Eve Nelson
I really like this idea. Making a set of these should be pretty quick, but have a big impact!
Heather Spiegel
Oh Christmas!! I am so excited to see this holiday kit and all the creativity that ensues!!
Francine
Oh, these are so pretty. I love the pattern inside the shapes, tree, star and snowflake. Pretty.
Linda Sodano
I love what I’ve seen so far if the new kit.
Beautiful cards, Jayne!
Janet Ingraham
Lovely ornaments and fun designs
Melissa Edwards
I can’t wait to open the box and see the card kit. This is a really great cars with the added dimension of the die cut piece!
Lynn
Awesome Christmas cards. I’m so far behind and your cards are some great inspiration. Thanks for sharing with us!
Jenifer Hill
I can hardly wait until Monday!
Ellen Y
wow these are stunning!! love your cards!
Phi
Great set of cards. These stamps are so pretty. Cant wait to see the rest of the kit.
Eva Szasz
I’m looking forward for this kit!
Traci Cooley
OMGosh, this kit looks amazing. I love your projects and cannot wait to get the kit.
Janina
Beautiful cards! Christmas themed cards are my favorite.
Gwen S.
I love what you did with the cards! They are beautiful! I can’t wait for the kit reveal on Monday!
Vincent Sweis
These popped up ornament goes the whole card a focal. Very nice.
Mitzi
Thanks for sharing your beautiful ideas & the opportunity to win.
Marianne
I can see myself using gold and silver embossing powder for these stamps. Will make awesome holiday cards. And Happy Everything is definitely a year round sentiment.
Samantha Coleman
Your cards turned out beautifully. I love the idea of making card sets to give to family and friends for their own use! Truly inspiring.
Vikki Hein
I’m totally sold on this kit!
Em Kay
Love this idea and how easy it is to mass produce!
kathleen dumpert
excited to see more of this holiday kit
Cassie
I can see using these stamps for so many things! I 100% plan to buy it Monday, even though I usually don’t buy Christmas kits. It’s good for winter in general, too!
Katie Kinde
Wonderful classy cards, TFS.
Ann K.
Very nice, looking forward to this kit!
Krista Knight
Looks exciting
Amber
I am inspired to make some cards now. Thanks for the inspiration Hero Arts!
Rebecca
Oh my word! These cards are stunning!!
Laris a Thomas
I love the stamps in this set. So versatile!
Denise Kasbohm
Wow I just love everything about this card!! The colors and the ornaments…I thought I didn’t need this kit since I figured it would be a Christmas theme. But you now have totally changed my mind. I love the die cut piece on top.
Dawn Keene
Love the intricate patterns on the ornaments.
Becky
These are so festive yet easy to reproduce!
Teresa S.
Love your cards. Bright colors and it fills the card fully so you don’t have alot of empty spaces. Great Job!
Peg
Oh my! So many possibilities with these stars, trees, and ornaments. Thanks for sharing your ideas
Louise R.
Love the simplicity of these cards.
Jayne Nelson
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