November My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #1 + Giveaway!

Jayne Nelson

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!

MMH November 2017 by Jayne Nelson for Hero Arts

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.

MMH November 2017

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.

MMH November 2017 by Jayne Nelson for Hero Arts

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.

MMH November 2017 by Jayne Nelson for Hero Arts

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.

MMH November 2017 by Jayne Nelson for Hero Arts

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!


  • 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!

646 Responses

hwgang

hwgang

Nov 03, 2017

Oh, especially love your holiday kits. Can’t wait!

Mari Nyx

Mari Nyx

Nov 03, 2017

Your cards are absolutely breathtaking. I can see already the "off season uses for this monthly kit! Your cards inspire me and make my heart happy.

Wronda Gustafson

Wronda Gustafson

Nov 03, 2017

Beautiful, I can’t wait to try it out.

Pamela Landers

Pamela Landers

Nov 03, 2017

I am seeing new Christmas stamps & dies in my future….

Stacey

Stacey

Nov 03, 2017

Such a cute card kit already! I can’t wait to see more.

Judith Williams

Judith Williams

Nov 03, 2017

Wow! Is it Monday yet? I can hardly wait!

Barbara Staradumsky

Barbara Staradumsky

Nov 03, 2017

I adore those trees with the star garland! So So pretty!

Debi Walton

Debi Walton

Nov 03, 2017

Wow, looks like some fast and beautiful Christmas Cards this year. Yeahhhh……………….

Renee Thompson

Renee Thompson

Nov 03, 2017

WOW I am in love with these cards! I especially like the first one — the ornaments remind me of really big xmas lights, the kind I grew up with. Great placement and colors.

Diane

Diane

Nov 03, 2017

These are so very pretty. I could see using some of them year round! Even the dangling ornament could be turned upside down and stamped across the bottom of a horizontal card in various shades of green as an artsy tree. Just ink the lower edge where you hang the ornament with browns. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Patricia Mitchelson

Patricia Mitchelson

Nov 03, 2017

this set is just fabulous, love Christmas items

Lisa Nelson

Lisa Nelson

Nov 03, 2017

Can’t wait to see what else you create with this new kit!

Barbara-Jean

Barbara-Jean

Nov 03, 2017

This does look like a wonderful kit! I especially like the tree!

June Lihrman

June Lihrman

Nov 03, 2017

I absolutely love all these cards. I am always so into Christmas and all of these stamps are so beautiful. Oh the possibilities are endless. I love them all, but am drawn to the ornaments and the trees.

Derrica Brown

Derrica Brown

Nov 03, 2017

I was really trying to save my money, but maybe not this time.

Deborah Cartwright

Deborah Cartwright

Nov 03, 2017

I love the stamps and matching dies, I am so happy I am a monthly kit subscriber!!

Stephanie Csonka

Stephanie Csonka

Nov 03, 2017

This kit looks gorgeous! I can’t wait to see more sneaks!

Lois

Lois

Nov 03, 2017

So simple, yet so effective!

Marta

Marta

Nov 03, 2017

Happy, Happy! Thought to myself “I hope Hero Arts” November Kit has stars and ornaments! So I guess that will be part of the Kit! That makes my Holidays Awesome! Beautiful cards! Happy Holidays to everyone! God Bless you all!

Chrissy E

Chrissy E

Nov 03, 2017

These are beautiful, and I LOVE the unexpected twist with the Pumpkin Pie ink added to the traditional Christmas colors of red and green! I can’t wait to see more from this kit!!!

SusanME

SusanME

Nov 03, 2017

These cards are wonderful! And I love that they look easy to mass produce … first peek at the kit is great!

Roslyn

Roslyn

Nov 03, 2017

These look fabulous! Can’t wait to see more!

JmB

JmB

Nov 03, 2017

What gorgeous cards and love the mass production you can do with the beautiful stamps and dies. So festive. Perfect for the holidays (which are fast approaching).

Beth B

Beth B

Nov 03, 2017

Loving the color choices—especially the Mint Julip and Pumpkin pie.

Maddie M

Maddie M

Nov 03, 2017

Oh wow this looks like its going to be an awesome kit!!

Caitlin Rebecca

Caitlin Rebecca

Nov 03, 2017

Oh I can already tell that this is a kit that I want:)

Jane Rakonczay

Jane Rakonczay

Nov 03, 2017

Wow! Are all these dies in the kit? I’m excited to see the rest of the kit.

Carolee McCaslin

Carolee McCaslin

Nov 03, 2017

Very excited about this new kit!!!

shelley C

shelley C

Nov 03, 2017

I gotta have this one! Putting order date/time on my calendar now.

Robin P

Robin P

Nov 03, 2017

Love these cards. Wonderful idea for mass production or for just a single card.

Debbie luchini

Debbie luchini

Nov 03, 2017

Looks like a great kit excited to see more

Kimberly

Kimberly

Nov 03, 2017

I definitely see a Christmas theme. Look at the dies to cut the ornaments.

Jessica Haines

Jessica Haines

Nov 03, 2017

Looks like versatile set and everyone loves ideas for mass producing Christmas cards.

Heidi Macy

Heidi Macy

Nov 03, 2017

Oh, these are fun silhouette images! Great cards!

Aggie

Aggie

Nov 03, 2017

So cute!love the colors used for these stamps. Looks like a great kit!

Kathy Harrison

Kathy Harrison

Nov 03, 2017

I LOVE these! The design adds so much to the images!

Shannon

Shannon

Nov 03, 2017

Wow this looks like a cool kit!!

Jodi C

Jodi C

Nov 03, 2017

Wow!!! This looks gorgeous?! Just when I don’t need anymore Holiday items, this FUN & beautiful kit comes to my inbox….what will I do?? ?

cindy rice

cindy rice

Nov 03, 2017

Love these simply pretty cards!

Yvonne Vansickle

Yvonne Vansickle

Nov 03, 2017

Great looking new products!

susan r wareham

susan r wareham

Nov 03, 2017

Please don’t tempt me, man I love ornament stamps

Chriss Blagrave

Chriss Blagrave

Nov 03, 2017

These Hero Arts kits never disappoint! Love what I see ❤️

Tiffany R

Tiffany R

Nov 03, 2017

I’m calling it, another must have kit!

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Nov 03, 2017

This looks like such a great kit! Looking forward to being more inspired!

KAtie Dufour

KAtie Dufour

Nov 03, 2017

I like the solid block images with the intricate details on them. I’m especially drawn to those beautiful stars.

Lytona

Lytona

Nov 03, 2017

Love these examples this kit is going to be great!!!

Toni L

Toni L

Nov 03, 2017

These images look awesome! Can hardly wait to see the rest of the kit—you have done wonderful things with these ones.

Janet Dand

Janet Dand

Nov 03, 2017

Love the large images in this kit, especially the trees! Going to be lots of fun

Debbie Selby

Debbie Selby

Nov 03, 2017

Although I absolutely love the October kit, I am happy to see a switch to what appears to be bigger more card filling images this month. Looks like the shaped tags will be a staple in my Christmas stash.

Tina

Tina

Nov 03, 2017

all are so pretty!

Isabelle

Isabelle

Nov 03, 2017

Beautiful stamps and cards !

Leanne S

Leanne S

Nov 03, 2017

Beautiful cards!! This kit seems awesome.

Jackie S

Jackie S

Nov 03, 2017

Love the simplicity of these cards, yet how beautiful they look too. I’d been hoping for something Christmassy. My favorite time of year. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

Victoria

Victoria

Nov 03, 2017

What beautiful ideas, so amazing how your team is creative. Love it

Celeste C

Celeste C

Nov 03, 2017

This looks like a fun kit!

Amy McCue

Amy McCue

Nov 03, 2017

These are gorgeous! Another great kit. I love the tree and the snowflake and the ornament.

Linda M.

Linda M.

Nov 03, 2017

Beautiful cards and I love the fact that the stamps can be used for tags, too! Can’t wait to see more of this kit!

Barbara Howell

Barbara Howell

Nov 03, 2017

Oh, trees, stars, ornaments and snowflakes in one package. I love the idea of making tags with these stamps and dies. Your cards are very pretty also.

Lara Carson

Lara Carson

Nov 03, 2017

This does look versatile and I’m interested in seeing more!

Chesney

Chesney

Nov 03, 2017

I’m excited to see the dies in this month’s kit! I’m loving the the ornament and star dies used it this example. The cards are so simple but so cute!!!

Stefanie White

Stefanie White

Nov 03, 2017

Wow! So far, so great! Love your beautiful and colorful cards!

Kathy Anderlini

Kathy Anderlini

Nov 03, 2017

Interesting. I like how big the stamps are.

Leanne in Cali

Leanne in Cali

Nov 03, 2017

These cards are gorgeous! I love the colors and ideas!! Can’t wait to see the whole kit.

Avra Williams

Avra Williams

Nov 03, 2017

This looks like it’s going to be one of the nicest holiday kits I’ve seen!

Rita María Castillo GT

Rita María Castillo GT

Nov 03, 2017

Lovely designs and coloring! The big elements are beautiful!

Betty

Betty

Nov 03, 2017

wow – fantastic design Jayne – love everyone of your cards and such wonderful colors! definitely going to keep this idea!! can’t wait to see the whole kit!

Jeanette Cunningham

Jeanette Cunningham

Nov 03, 2017

Wow beautiful cards

g levesque

g levesque

Nov 03, 2017

Beautiful cards and those colors! Wonderful shapes to do all sorts of fun things with

Connie

Connie

Nov 03, 2017

Anxious to get started on this kit! The cards are lovely and easily mailed.

Cindy C.

Cindy C.

Nov 03, 2017

Wonderful and festive cards!! Can’t wait to see the whole kit!!

Lori Ritchie

Lori Ritchie

Nov 03, 2017

Lovely cards and great new releases as always, love these stamps, the star and the ornament being my favorite

Rachel Russell

Rachel Russell

Nov 03, 2017

Hero Arts never disappoints. So glad I enrolled so I know I’m getting a kit! This looks amazing and I can’t wait!

Camala

Camala

Nov 03, 2017

Wow! Tags, tags and more tags! Can’t wait!

Valerie

Valerie

Nov 03, 2017

So excited about November’s kit; I love the larger sized ornaments and trees!

Rosemary D

Rosemary D

Nov 03, 2017

this looks to be a fun kit!! Jayne’s cards are amazing!!

Glorie Alvarez

Glorie Alvarez

Nov 03, 2017

So pretty, simple and classic with a twist. Thanks for the inspiration.

Donna Ligon

Donna Ligon

Nov 03, 2017

Looks like it will be a good one!

Valerie S.

Valerie S.

Nov 03, 2017

How do you come up with these simple gems of creativity? Does it come only from your brain or does it take a team of crafters? This is amazing and I love each one. I have a huge family that would appreciate getting any one of these cards.. They think I’M creative (LOL). If I don’t win the kit can I just send you my family’s address book? Happy Everything!

Kim Hund

Kim Hund

Nov 03, 2017

What beautiful cards. So excited for this months kit. Just have a feeling it will be spectacular!

Kathy Sack

Kathy Sack

Nov 03, 2017

I love these Christmas stamps and dies. The intricate swirls are so pretty, especially on the ornaments and stars with the bold colors. Looks like another great kit.

Cheryl

Cheryl

Nov 03, 2017

Love the versatility of the stamps/dies for card making and tags!!

Jackie Stoltz

Jackie Stoltz

Nov 03, 2017

Wow, always looking forward to the new kit and you NEVER disappoint! :)

Antoinette

Antoinette

Nov 03, 2017

Beautiful Christmas cards. Can’t wait to see the kit!

dgolly

dgolly

Nov 03, 2017

What a great way to start the kit release. Love what I see so far. Excited for release day!

Peggy Rose

Peggy Rose

Nov 03, 2017

Love, love, love these stamps!!! Want them on my Christmas cards this year!!

Janet

Janet

Nov 03, 2017

Wow, so pretty!! The honey colored ink is a nice addition to the traditional red and green.

Felicia

Felicia

Nov 03, 2017

I just love all the shapes. I especially love the ink colors used on these cards. Can’t wait to make some fun cards with this set.

Ana

Ana

Nov 03, 2017

What a wonderful set of cards! I love how you’ve used the stamps

Danielle Siegel

Danielle Siegel

Nov 03, 2017

I love those huge images with the beautiful designs inside. So pretty!!!

Sue McRae

Sue McRae

Nov 03, 2017

Wow, I love everything you’ve shown us Jayne. The patterns on the ornament, snowflake, tree and star are just so pretty!

Krystal S

Krystal S

Nov 03, 2017

This looks like another fabulous set! I can’t wait to see the whole thing!

Lagene

Lagene

Nov 03, 2017

Awesome cards, love the big ornament designs and dies!

Maria B

Maria B

Nov 03, 2017

Nice color, composition, and stamps used in your cards.

Lonya

Lonya

Nov 03, 2017

Beautiful cards. I enjoy the large images and matted layers.

Melanie Ann MacKenzie

Melanie Ann MacKenzie

Nov 03, 2017

This all looks just wonderful! Cannot wait to see the full kit. Cheers.

Kimberly

Kimberly

Nov 03, 2017

Love all of the different shapes and the great colors

Joyce McIntosh

Joyce McIntosh

Nov 03, 2017

I love every single card you made. It looks like another fantastic kit. Can’t wait until I get my kit to start designing my Christmas cards.

JanetB

JanetB

Nov 03, 2017

Everything about these stamps and dies is perfect. I’m looking forward to seeing more creations using the November My Monthly Hero Kit. It should be a fun next few days!

Bonita M

Bonita M

Nov 03, 2017

Beautiful cards….can’t wait to see the whole kit!!

Karry L

Karry L

Nov 03, 2017

This looks like it is going to be another fun kit!

Rhonda S.

Rhonda S.

Nov 03, 2017

I love the cards you made with the new set!

Annette P.

Annette P.

Nov 03, 2017

I love the size of these stamps!

Judy

Judy

Nov 03, 2017

Lovely card set! I love the idea of using the same design with different images—thanks for the inspiration!! As always, I am looking forward to seeing the entire kit.

Jan Traeg

Jan Traeg

Nov 03, 2017

Nice! Hmmm….this kit just might push me over the edge and make me join the My Monthly Hero club!

Dorothy Mutafopulos

Dorothy Mutafopulos

Nov 03, 2017

Beautiful card ideas and holiday kit full of joy and and creativity!!

Tammy

Tammy

Nov 03, 2017

Beautiful cards. Merry Christmas!!

Andrea Shell

Andrea Shell

Nov 03, 2017

Beautiful stamps! I can’t decide which shape I like the best!

Amy Cooley

Amy Cooley

Nov 03, 2017

I’m excited to see the latest holiday kit. It looks beautiful!

Jeanne Beam

Jeanne Beam

Nov 03, 2017

Such beautiful cards. Nice kit for the month and love the simplicity of the cards. Thanks for sharing..

Charlotte Parton

Charlotte Parton

Nov 03, 2017

Oh, my!!!! This month’s kit is going to be awesome!!! Love the cards you made. :)

Becky Moore

Becky Moore

Nov 03, 2017

These stamps/dies have a great WOW factor! Big bold images that can be used alone or together. I can’t wait to try your cards when MMHA kit arrives next week!

paula

paula

Nov 03, 2017

what a great looking package. LOVE all the ideas.

Kailash

Kailash

Nov 03, 2017

Such a gorgeous array of designs. This kit sure looks amazing!!!

Esmeralda

Esmeralda

Nov 03, 2017

I love the kits. Its the only kit I purchase every month.

Thanks

Hero Arts

Joan

Joan

Nov 03, 2017

Oh your cards are so festive and pretty. I love your choice of colors…beautiful!

Dee Ann Matthews

Dee Ann Matthews

Nov 03, 2017

Simply gorgeous iconic Holiday images!

Angela H

Angela H

Nov 03, 2017

Love, Love Your Holiday Cheer! Your new kit is a perfect addition to making cards this season.

Ty

Ty

Nov 03, 2017

How exciting! More holiday fun in a new kit! I’m jumping up and down with excitement!

Martha Berry

Martha Berry

Nov 03, 2017

Beautiful stamps with so much detail! Love the tree especially. These cards are so pretty and look like they would be easy to mail. Can’t wait to see the next peek at the new kit!
MandaLJ

MandaLJ

Nov 03, 2017

The large stamp images are just wonderful – love the cards you’ve made with them!

jeanne hinchberger

jeanne hinchberger

Nov 03, 2017

colors are stunning. very sharp and beautiful cards.

Theta

Theta

Nov 03, 2017

It looks like this months kit is going to be a great! Thanks for the ideas and sneak peeks.

Terri

Terri

Nov 03, 2017

I am so excited for this kit…I love the look of these cards. They look professional but yet easy to replicate.

KraftyK

KraftyK

Nov 03, 2017

I can’t wait to see what else is in this kit! I love your layout. So simple and pretty:)

LBSue

LBSue

Nov 03, 2017

Simple, and so beautiful! You let the shapes stand out!

Cynthia Harris

Cynthia Harris

Nov 03, 2017

Wow! Beautiful. I can’t wait to get my hands on these.

Theta

Theta

Nov 03, 2017

This looks like a fun kit and may facilitate making my Christmas cards a little faster. Thanks for the ideas and sneak peek.

Cynthia Link

Cynthia Link

Nov 03, 2017

Wow, I love clean and simple yet so elegant at the same time! These cards are great! I love the multiple images with the one focused item die-cut and raised. Use of color brings out the images too – it’s almost like they are a different stamp, but it’s not, just a different color. I can’t wait to see this whole set. Love the main images, and peeking at the edge of the stamp set, the words look great too! Looks like this is another must-have set.

Christine Piechura

Christine Piechura

Nov 03, 2017

i love your card designs! Look like this card kit has so many stamps to make fabulous cards and tags for the holidays.

Ruth Davis

Ruth Davis

Nov 03, 2017

I am so excited about this release looks great for mass production.

Tracy Longfellow

Tracy Longfellow

Nov 03, 2017

Absolutely beautiful. Never disappointed!

Sarah Williamson

Sarah Williamson

Nov 03, 2017

I am definitely excited about this month’s kit. Cannot wait for the full reveal!

books_and_scraps

books_and_scraps

Nov 03, 2017

the stars are my FAVE!!!!!!!!!!

Love them all!

Cathy Lenda

Cathy Lenda

Nov 03, 2017

Looks like this is going to be a fun kit to work with. Great card ideas..

Anna Lockhart

Anna Lockhart

Nov 03, 2017

Beautiful and ornate!!!

Jackie Adair

Jackie Adair

Nov 03, 2017

Beautiful new stamps and dies! I bet this kit will sell out super fast!!

susanking

susanking

Nov 03, 2017

I love the bold star, and ornaments and it will be quick and easy to make multiple cards!

Lyndsay

Lyndsay

Nov 03, 2017

So pretty! love the colours you choose.

Julia McLaren

Julia McLaren

Nov 03, 2017

This sneak peek is wonderful. I can’t wait to see the entire kit!

Silvia Wiesenmiller

Silvia Wiesenmiller

Nov 03, 2017

Love the idea of using the die for cards or tags

Joy J.

Joy J.

Nov 03, 2017

Love the boldness of the shapes and brightness of the seasonal colors on your cards!

Heather

Heather

Nov 03, 2017

These would be perfect gift tags!

Michelle P

Michelle P

Nov 03, 2017

Oh I love these. Reminds me of the ornaments on the trees when I was a child. Love it.

Chris

Chris

Nov 03, 2017

Nice cards. Pretty colors and shapes. Great sizes for shakers and tags. Hero Arts has awesome kits and i look forward to another great collection. :)

Florence

Florence

Nov 03, 2017

Love the cards! The detail of the stamps and dies make a simple card look extraordinary!

Florence

Florence

Nov 03, 2017

Love the cards! The detail of the stamps and dies make a simple card look extraordinary!