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.
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I love this and can not wait for my Kit
Can’t wait to get my hands on this kit! Very nice cards!
Ohhh, loving this! The clean lines, style, and simplicity — not to mention the mellow Cmas ink hues. Beautiful!
These are beautiful. I love the CAS look of them. This is a wonderful kit!
I want this collection
Cute cards! I am getting exited and so curious about the rest of the kit! Love the dies so far!
love the colors, cute simple ideas
This is my first kit so excited
Clean and simple but not boring! Great cards ♡
I love these cards
Love this card. Can’t wait until launch day
These cards are so great!
Oh, How Lovely are the Christmas Bulbs,,,, So Pretty are the bright colours …. so excited to see this new set… Janis
The colors and patterns make such pretty cards! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful cards, your creativity is inspirational!
The detail in the design is very striking. Beautiful!
I love the pumpkin pie and mint julep color additions, such a great, unique “pop”!
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I am impatiently waiting for today’s kit release!!
Looking forward to all the different cards to make, very pretty.
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
Such cute stamps and dies! Lovely cards!
Beautiful cards.
Beautiful cards… I cant wait to start creating Christmas cards and tags!
Love these solid stamps with elegant details. ❤
Love the tree, snowflake and ornament!
Beautiful cards! I can’t wait to see the full set! Nice job!!
Such awesome designs! Very excited about this month’s pack.
Love your cards, I like the combination with the primary stamp in different colors and your idea of leaving white space!! Thanks!!
I like to see the texture of the stamps and how it comes together so well. Thank you for a wonderful post.
I love these stamps!!! So beautiful. Cannot wait to see rest of kit.
Beautiful cards!
Great card. Look like we might be able to make those much needed tags with this month’s kit.
Pretty cards! Loved how you used warm colors but still had a great holiday feel…
Love the patterns!
looks like another fun kit! Can’t wait!
I love the bright colors on these smart cards!
Love the patterns inside these stamps, especially in the star! Can’t wait for this kit!
Very pretty cards. Love the color combo!
Love these images and colors
This kit looks so awesome, lot’s of possibilities!
Uh oh, looking super fun already! Loving these images and of course your cards Jayne!
LOVE your cards!!!! This kit is amazing!!!!
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.
So beautiful. Love your cards.
What lovely colourful cards! Beautiful!
Really like the warm wishes against an otherwise cool background. The mint julep is a great color addition.
Wonderful star and pattern!
Stunning, stunning, stunning! Oh have I mentioned these are stunning!
these cards are gorgeous! this kit is the best!
Oh my! These are such fun!
Absolutely love this kit! Can’t wait for release of this marvelous set! Hero Arts is my favorite favorite!!!
Absolutely love this kit! Can’t wait for release of this marvelous set! Hero Arts is my favorite favorite!!!
Lovely cards! I really like the colour combinations and the simple yet effective designs.
I love the clean and simple look!
Wow, love the star detail. It’s so beautiful.
Oooh, so much awesomeness! The stars and snowflakes are particularly fantastical. This is gonna be one crazy amazing kit!
Great cards from what looks like a great kit! Thanks for the inspiration!
Lovely stamping and colours on your beautiful cards Jayne, love how the tag is featured on them :-)
Fun Patterns!
Your kits are always so complete. I love the dies you send. This is a very festive card.
Great idea for mass producting Christmas cards. The large dies would make perfect tags, with or without the coordinating stamps.
Love these shapes with their pretty designs. What great possibilities ! Would love to play with these !
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!
I love these! Hero Arts always has amazing ideas!
Love love love….did I say Love? Can’t wait!
Gorgeous cards. Excited to see ALL thats in this kit
I really like this idea. Making a set of these should be pretty quick, but have a big impact!
Oh Christmas!! I am so excited to see this holiday kit and all the creativity that ensues!!
Oh, these are so pretty. I love the pattern inside the shapes, tree, star and snowflake. Pretty.
I love what I’ve seen so far if the new kit.
Beautiful cards, Jayne!
Lovely ornaments and fun designs
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!
Awesome Christmas cards. I’m so far behind and your cards are some great inspiration. Thanks for sharing with us!
I can hardly wait until Monday!
wow these are stunning!! love your cards!
Great set of cards. These stamps are so pretty. Cant wait to see the rest of the kit.
I’m looking forward for this kit!
OMGosh, this kit looks amazing. I love your projects and cannot wait to get the kit.
Beautiful cards! Christmas themed cards are my favorite.
I love what you did with the cards! They are beautiful! I can’t wait for the kit reveal on Monday!
These popped up ornament goes the whole card a focal. Very nice.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful ideas & the opportunity to win.
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.
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.
I’m totally sold on this kit!
Love this idea and how easy it is to mass produce!
excited to see more of this holiday kit
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!
Wonderful classy cards, TFS.
Very nice, looking forward to this kit!
Looks exciting
I am inspired to make some cards now. Thanks for the inspiration Hero Arts!
Oh my word! These cards are stunning!!
I love the stamps in this set. So versatile!
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.
Love the intricate patterns on the ornaments.
These are so festive yet easy to reproduce!
Love your cards. Bright colors and it fills the card fully so you don’t have alot of empty spaces. Great Job!
Oh my! So many possibilities with these stars, trees, and ornaments. Thanks for sharing your ideas
Love the simplicity of these cards.
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