November My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #4 + Giveaway!

Ilina Crouse

We are back with another look at the November My Monthly Hero release! The kit will be available on Monday, November 6th at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. We’ll be sharing ideas for using the main kit and optional add-on products all weekend long, so stay tuned for more project inspiration! Now let’s join Ilina, who is sharing another look at this fabulous kit. 

I hope you are enjoying the Countdown to Creativity posts so far and you are excited to see the full kit and add-ons on Monday! For today I have another idea/project to share with you using the main kit. I made some tags that can be used as ornaments, too. 

I started by stamping my images on Snow layering paper. For the tree I used the Lime to Forever Green ombre ink pad, for the star Tide Pool ink pad, and for the ornament I used the Strawberry Bold ink and over-stamped with the Delicata Gold Glitz ink cube provided in this month's kit to get some shimmer. After I was done stamping the images I die cut them, and die cut same shapes from Snow layering paper and acetate. Next using the smaller dies from the kit (for the ornament and star) and the add-on Tag Frames Infinity Dies (for the tree) to cut windows on the stamped images. As well I cut the window shapes from some fun foam.

To stamp the sentiments perfectly centered, I positioned the back part (snow die cut) and the window die cut ( the stamped image) on top of each other and stamped in the opening using the Delicata Gold Glitz ink cube that comes in the kit. 

Once I had all the elements I assembled my tags/ornaments without adding the sentiment layer, added some Frost and Champagne sequins and then adhered the last/back layer. I added gold string to finish it off. 

If you would like to use them as ornaments and don't want to see the white back, you can make two of each and adhere them together back to back. Or you can make two of each except the back layer and stamp on both sides of the back layer, then assemble them. There are so many possibilities! 

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 tomorrow for another look at this month's kit!

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  • Nina s

    This is so cute!! I love these tags!!

  • Veronica Griffin

    These are really cute!!

  • KathyP

    This kit is so amazing!

  • Sherry Olson

    Beautiful shakers. Thank you

  • Charlene

    How versatile and fun. I love making ornaments and these look wonderful.

403 Responses

Peg

Peg

Nov 04, 2017

looks like another great kit! Can’t wait to see it.

Catherine

Catherine

Nov 04, 2017

This kit looks awesome!!!! Love that Hero Arts really thinks about their customers

Susan Huber

Susan Huber

Nov 04, 2017

I Love these!!!

Paulette H.

Paulette H.

Nov 04, 2017

Love these ideas! Thank you.

Lisa A creations

Lisa A creations

Nov 04, 2017

These are too cute! You can use them as tags or as ornaments. I can’t wait for the full reveal!

Kathy Thompson

Kathy Thompson

Nov 04, 2017

Love that these are basic shapes.

Wronda Gustafson

Wronda Gustafson

Nov 04, 2017

Wonderful shaker tags.

Brenda Lubrant

Brenda Lubrant

Nov 04, 2017

The tag/ornaments are really awesome. This has given me great inspiration.

SUSIE NICHOLS

SUSIE NICHOLS

Nov 04, 2017

Fun tags!

Kayla E

Kayla E

Nov 04, 2017

Loving the possibilities with this kit already!

Charmane

Charmane

Nov 04, 2017

Wow, love the shaker tags, can’t wait to play with this kit.

Roxanne

Roxanne

Nov 04, 2017

Getting so excited for my kit

Julia L

Julia L

Nov 04, 2017

Those shaker ornament/tags are very cute!

Terri Fain

Terri Fain

Nov 04, 2017

I love these ornaments! Looks like the possibilities are endless with this kit.

Siqi Z

Siqi Z

Nov 04, 2017

I see some possible shaker tags!

Leanne in Cali

Leanne in Cali

Nov 04, 2017

These are fun tag/ornaments! Love the details. Thanks for sharing this idea with us!!

Liz O

Liz O

Nov 04, 2017

Wonderful idea! Love this kit! Thanks for sharing!

Jackie

Jackie

Nov 04, 2017

Love the look of the gold glitz – never used anything like that and can’t wait to try!

Marisol Benitez

Marisol Benitez

Nov 04, 2017

I am so curious as to what is included in the kit.

Marisol Benitez

Marisol Benitez

Nov 04, 2017

I am so curious as to what is included in the kit.

Carol K

Carol K

Nov 04, 2017

beautiful ornaments

paperpicnic

paperpicnic

Nov 04, 2017

Another amazing project, Ilina! Such a delightful way to use the kit!

Penny Walker

Penny Walker

Nov 04, 2017

I see snow shaker ornaments. Thanks for the inspiration.

margie

margie

Nov 04, 2017

love shaker cards these are lovely

Linda M.

Linda M.

Nov 04, 2017

These tag/ornaments are great!

F. Andre

F. Andre

Nov 04, 2017

These shaker ornaments are lovely. Thanks for the inspiration.

Deborah Moss

Deborah Moss

Nov 04, 2017

Another fun use of this months dies…great idea to make shaker ornaments! The delicata over the strawberry ink is rich and regal!

Toni L

Toni L

Nov 04, 2017

Can hardly wait to see the remainder of the kit and the add-ons. Like what you have created with these products.

Julia D.

Julia D.

Nov 04, 2017

How beautiful and creative! They would be perfect to finish off a wrapped package. Thank you for the chance to win!!

Yeonsoo Kim

Yeonsoo Kim

Nov 04, 2017

I teach kids in korea and in december, kids have to go to upper level class. So thesedays I am planning what I can do with them for the very last time and this helps me planningt it.

Nicole Rinaldi

Nicole Rinaldi

Nov 04, 2017

curlesue@mac.com These are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

Becca Yahrling

Becca Yahrling

Nov 04, 2017

Love the dimension in your pretty tags/ornaments. I love making my tags to double as an ornament.

Judith Williams

Judith Williams

Nov 04, 2017

Paper…felt….this kit is perfect!

Barb P

Barb P

Nov 04, 2017

Just loving these sneak peaks, such great ideas.

Barbara Howell

Barbara Howell

Nov 04, 2017

Your ornaments/tags are really pretty. What a great idea to make shaker tags. Thanks for the inspiration.

Janet Dand

Janet Dand

Nov 04, 2017

Very cute ornaments. Looks like it’s going to be a great kit

Betty

Betty

Nov 04, 2017

your ornaments are fantastic, Ilina – and love those new champagne sequins!

Margaret

Margaret

Nov 04, 2017

Another wonderful ornament idea! I just love the many ways you can use the items in this kit!

DeAnn O

DeAnn O

Nov 04, 2017

Genius idea to make shaker ornaments with this kit! These would make cute gifts for students from a teacher or a decoration gift tag for Christmas gifts! Love it!

Kayla E

Kayla E

Nov 04, 2017

Beautiful!

Effie

Effie

Nov 04, 2017

Gorgeous colours and textures. Looking forward to seeing the whole kit!

JoAnn Girimonte

JoAnn Girimonte

Nov 04, 2017

Love the versatility of the stamps ,and dies. Can’t wait for the reveal !!!!

Cynthia

Cynthia

Nov 04, 2017

Lovely idea. Could use these as gift tags on some of my most special presents. Tag / ornament.

Angela W

Angela W

Nov 04, 2017

These ornaments are super cute! They’d be great as tags on presents as well!

Denise Bryant

Denise Bryant

Nov 04, 2017

Beautiful tags or ornaments! What a fun project to make! Looks like another awesome kit!

Anita in France

Anita in France

Nov 04, 2017

Rich, elegant shakers, Ilina … so much lovely shimmer … they’re gorgeous! Anita :)

Louise Coviello

Louise Coviello

Nov 04, 2017

These look like so much fun to make. I love the color combination.

Cindy

Cindy

Nov 04, 2017

So cute!

Denise Kasbohm

Denise Kasbohm

Nov 04, 2017

Wow these are so beautiful!! Now I think I really need this kit. :)

Ashlee Diane

Ashlee Diane

Nov 04, 2017

I am loving this new kit and can’t wait until it is released!!

Lindarub

Lindarub

Nov 04, 2017

Love your ornaments.

Maddie M

Maddie M

Nov 04, 2017

WOW this card kit is going to be so much fun:)

Caitlin Rebecca

Caitlin Rebecca

Nov 04, 2017

I am so very excited about this new kit!!

Carolee McCaslin

Carolee McCaslin

Nov 04, 2017

LOVE these tags and kit!!

Sarah

Sarah

Nov 04, 2017

This looks like it will be a fun kit. Love the ornament!

Rita María Castillo GT

Rita María Castillo GT

Nov 04, 2017

Lovely ornaments, Ilina! You have inspired me with these beauties!

roslyn

roslyn

Nov 04, 2017

I love the idea of making ornaments from these stamps!

Michelle Montemurro

Michelle Montemurro

Nov 04, 2017

Love them.

Teresa

Teresa

Nov 04, 2017

Wow, what a fun idea for ornaments. Thanks for sharing your talents.

Barbara-Jean

Barbara-Jean

Nov 04, 2017

Those ornaments are beautiful!

Dee Earnshaw

Dee Earnshaw

Nov 04, 2017

what a clever idea – the tag /ornaments are so cute and very distinctive Would brighten anyones’ day:)

Lindsay Meyers

Lindsay Meyers

Nov 04, 2017

Love you can make the ornaments too.

Barbara S

Barbara S

Nov 04, 2017

I love tags that can be ornaments! Fun for the recipient to put on their tree.

Ty

Ty

Nov 04, 2017

Tags are my new favorite thing so this is making me super excited!

koalabc/barb

koalabc/barb

Nov 04, 2017

Love these shaker ornaments..I want to make these with my girls..Awesome…

Camala

Camala

Nov 04, 2017

Love shakers❤️ Can’t wait to see what all is here. I really like your choice of colors

Elisa O 'Neal

Elisa O 'Neal

Nov 04, 2017

I love these tags , excited to try the gold ink.

Dawn Thompson

Dawn Thompson

Nov 04, 2017

I love the gold ink and sequins

Charlotte

Charlotte

Nov 04, 2017

These are just beautiful!!! Can’t wait to get my kit!!

Synthia

Synthia

Nov 04, 2017

Excited to get my first kit!

Sandy Small

Sandy Small

Nov 04, 2017

Those shaker ornaments are lovely! Hero Arts has such creative My Monthly Hero kits; it is so fun to see the reveal each month!

Cheryl Bux

Cheryl Bux

Nov 04, 2017

These are really pretty. I like the idea of using them for ornaments too!

Kirsty Vittetoe

Kirsty Vittetoe

Nov 04, 2017

OH I am loving this holiday kit!

FD91354

FD91354

Nov 04, 2017

love that the kit comes with the delicata GOLD and die cuts. Waiting for the full reveal, but the sneaks are fun.. Keeps me guessing.

Betty Antibus

Betty Antibus

Nov 04, 2017

Those look like sweet ornaments!:)

Michele H

Michele H

Nov 04, 2017

Love the versatility of creating tags or ornaments.

Liz mca

Liz mca

Nov 04, 2017

Oh these are cute!

Beverley

Beverley

Nov 04, 2017

These look really good! I don’t normally make my own Christmas tags but these are going on my ‘to make’ list. Thank you for the inspiration Ilina, I always enjoy your posts!

Martha H

Martha H

Nov 04, 2017

Love the vintage look of these and multi uses!

Martha Berry

Martha Berry

Nov 04, 2017

Ilina, you are showing us some very creative way to use these stamps and dies! The ornaments are beautiful! And they look like a fun project. Hurry up, Monday:)

Ro

Ro

Nov 04, 2017

I love these dies. Anything that allows me to make tags is just great :)

Mary D

Mary D

Nov 04, 2017

Love the tags/ornaments with the Delicata ink.

Florence

Florence

Nov 04, 2017

Very cute ornaments/tags. Very versatile! Love them!??

Jean R-T

Jean R-T

Nov 04, 2017

Wow! Love these and would love to win!

mary ann

mary ann

Nov 04, 2017

i have the delicata gold and copper ink and it’s never looked as good as your pictures. I will have to try it again..

Florence

Florence

Nov 04, 2017

Very cute ornaments/tags. Very versatile! Love them!??

Kari Mano

Kari Mano

Nov 04, 2017

Such a great set, I am so excited, love these ornaments

Lindar C

Lindar C

Nov 04, 2017

These are beautiful tags, so many possibilities!

Chrissy E

Chrissy E

Nov 04, 2017

These are beautiful! I would love to hang those ornaments on my tree!

leslie pierson

leslie pierson

Nov 04, 2017

these are amazing.

Yanira

Yanira

Nov 04, 2017

I’m so EXCITED about this kit! I can’t wait to make my own tags for my gifts and maybe even some pretty ornaments as you made. These are beautiful!

Tammy Joyce

Tammy Joyce

Nov 04, 2017

These are so cute and I can see so many possibilities with all the ornaments. Can’t wait to see more.

Brenda

Brenda

Nov 04, 2017

I’m really enjoying the sneak peeks of this kit and can’t wait to see the full reveal. The gold ink cube sounds perfect for the holidays

ShariW

ShariW

Nov 04, 2017

These are so pretty. I would love a video on how you did the ornaments!

littlen

littlen

Nov 04, 2017

Adorable tags/ornaments. TFS.

Tobey

Tobey

Nov 04, 2017

Wow!! This looks like it is filled with possibilities.

Aash

Aash

Nov 04, 2017

Getting really excited for the reveal!

Ana

Ana

Nov 04, 2017

The shimmer is amazing, it creates a wonderful effect. I can’t wait to see the complete content of the kit

Katherine

Katherine

Nov 04, 2017

Gorgeous!

Stacey Kowbel

Stacey Kowbel

Nov 04, 2017

Fabulous tags/ornaments. Love that they’re shakers.

Crystal

Crystal

Nov 04, 2017

Your ornaments are beautiful! I really do like that Delicata gold ink—it really shines in the photos. We love to make homemade ornaments each year so this is right up our alley. My all-time favorite ornaments are 1/8” dehydrated orange slices that we hang from metal hooks; the house smells good and the light shining through them at night is really beautiful. :-)

Ipek S.

Ipek S.

Nov 04, 2017

A set of these handmade ornaments would make the perfect gift for someone this Christmas!

Peege04

Peege04

Nov 04, 2017

How wonderful that extra dies allow for this window option. So adorable! Could make a picture frame ornament for each year a child grows!

Deborah Kaye

Deborah Kaye

Nov 04, 2017

Beautiful ornaments!

Jill S

Jill S

Nov 04, 2017

These make awesome ornaments! Love this kit from what I’ve seen.

Stacey

Stacey

Nov 04, 2017

Such pretty ornaments

Jannicke

Jannicke

Nov 04, 2017

I love a good tag that can be used as an ornament too ? Gorgeous!

Debby Jensen

Debby Jensen

Nov 04, 2017

Love this kit and every one of the ideas!!

Haejin

Haejin

Nov 04, 2017

So cute! Can’t wait to see the full kit!

Tracie Pond

Tracie Pond

Nov 04, 2017

So much joy!

Adam S.

Adam S.

Nov 04, 2017

The shaker tags came out really nice!

Judy

Judy

Nov 04, 2017

Lovely tags! The kit looks like it has a lot of creative possibitlities.

Joy Reed

Joy Reed

Nov 04, 2017

I love how you made shakers out of these. It would be fun making these with children/grandchildren!!

Kailash

Kailash

Nov 04, 2017

Pretty, oh so pretty ornaments!!

Rachel Walton

Rachel Walton

Nov 04, 2017

Fabulous tags!

Sue McRae

Sue McRae

Nov 04, 2017

These shaker tags will definitely add some festive fun to holiday gifts and packages!

Mary Holshouser

Mary Holshouser

Nov 04, 2017

Great ornaments. Love the little tree.
thanks for sharing.

Arianna Barbara

Arianna Barbara

Nov 04, 2017

Beautiful idea for Xmas tree ornaments!!!

Terrie

Terrie

Nov 04, 2017

These are so pretty! I love the added sequins :)

Anna

Anna

Nov 04, 2017

This kit is stunning. I am looking forward to create my own cards and tags.

Rhonda

Rhonda

Nov 04, 2017

The Delicata ink adds a pretty touch to these!

Jennifer Archambault

Jennifer Archambault

Nov 04, 2017

These tags are ADORABLE! ? I’ll can see matching tags to my gift wrap in my future!! Thanks for sharing!

NC_Donna

NC_Donna

Nov 04, 2017

Ohhh! I love the idea of making two identical sides for a shaker ornament! Thanks for the ideas! Can’t wait to see the full reveal!

Lisa McDonald

Lisa McDonald

Nov 04, 2017

I love all the kits but this one has me on pins and needles ….i love the ornaments!

Natalie Dominguez

Natalie Dominguez

Nov 04, 2017

Cute idea! Thanks for sharing.

Christina Dauven

Christina Dauven

Nov 04, 2017

I am in love with the tag/ornament element of the kit. This kit is going to be allot of fun can’t wait.

Marianne B in AZ

Marianne B in AZ

Nov 04, 2017

Your shaker ornaments would be perfect to work in as a part of a card design for the recipient to remove and have as a keepsake. You are right! The possibilities are endless!

Neshia White

Neshia White

Nov 04, 2017

It’s starting to look like Christmas, let shaking begin! Love it.

Deborah Mattingly

Deborah Mattingly

Nov 04, 2017

I love the ornaments idea.

Rebecca Attwood

Rebecca Attwood

Nov 04, 2017

Love the fun sparkly shakers. The tree stamp from this kit looks like it will be one of my favorite tree stamps ever!

Erin Gengo

Erin Gengo

Nov 04, 2017

On a gift or on the tree, these are so adorable.

Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

Nov 04, 2017

First time every subscribing to a card kit,it looks wonderful.

Angela murdock

Angela murdock

Nov 04, 2017

These are so great! And what a great idea on how to get the sentiments centered!

Bonita M

Bonita M

Nov 04, 2017

Super cute ornaments….can’t wait to see the entire kit!!

cindy rice

cindy rice

Nov 04, 2017

Cute ornaments!

Sharna W

Sharna W

Nov 04, 2017

I love the ornament shakers!

Kial-Ann

Kial-Ann

Nov 04, 2017

These ornaments are adorable. I have never made a shaker card because they use so much sequins. These seem less wasteful. I might have to give them a try.

g levesque

g levesque

Nov 04, 2017

Tags tags tags. Love the different shapes possible shaker tags as well. A nice idea to add a tag to the front of a card for some dimension

Audrey H

Audrey H

Nov 04, 2017

Super cute shaker tags!

Sara N.

Sara N.

Nov 04, 2017

Love this! Shaker tags! Awesome!

GabriellaB

GabriellaB

Nov 04, 2017

Oh how much fun, I love ornaments

Heidi Macy

Heidi Macy

Nov 04, 2017

These are super cute! They look very professional!

Lauren

Lauren

Nov 04, 2017

What a fun way to create tags or even ornaments!

Kelli S.

Kelli S.

Nov 04, 2017

Love these fun shaker ornaments!

Kerin Horton

Kerin Horton

Nov 04, 2017

Can’t wait for the release!

Cecilia Mohney

Cecilia Mohney

Nov 04, 2017

I love the simplicity and beauty of these ornaments! They would make great gift tags too!

Karolina K

Karolina K

Nov 04, 2017

Can’t wait to see the full set!

Theda  Forana

Theda Forana

Nov 04, 2017

Awesome !

Theda  Forana

Theda Forana

Nov 04, 2017

Awesome !

Diana

Diana

Nov 04, 2017

This will help be get ready for Christmas – Lots of Smiles

meegs

meegs

Nov 04, 2017

Gorgeous colors and great ideas! I’m enjoying this kit more with each set of ideas!

Juana Vega

Juana Vega

Nov 04, 2017

Great kit, can hardly wait to get my hands in it… Making ornaments is a great idea to give a card that will be on display on the Chistmas tree.
Love it!

Cindy robinson

Cindy robinson

Nov 04, 2017

Very cute! Thanks for the inspiration!