November My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #3 + Giveaway
Hello! We are continuing the countdown to the release of the November My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, November 4 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. We will be here all weekend, sharing inspiration before the launch. Now let's join Michelle for another look at this fabulous kit!
Hello there, as soon as I saw this kit I wondered about all the different possibilities you can create with it. You can make cards, decorations, packaging...all sorts! I thought that the main dies, along with the glassine bags, would create a fun treat bag.
I first took the house die with frame and die cut this from Hero Hues Dove White Cardstock. This die is so fun as it cuts out the windows, adds the texture and score lines for the bricks, plus has hinges so that the door can open and close. I removed the frame piece and die cut this separately for the back of the bag. The frame die has a scoring line at the bottom, rather than a cut line so you can cut the cardstock to whatever length you want. I did create mine so that the bag would be fairly deep, but you wouldn't necessarily need to, depending on how many treats you wanted to add inside!
I also die cut the letters/mail to go through the letterbox, as well as the wreath for the door and the plants. I then coloured the front of the house, plus the accompanying plants and wreath with Copic Markers. The roof of the house was cut separately and also coloured with Copic Markers.
I folded the bottom parts of the front and back of the treat bag and adhered them together to create the bottom of the treat bag. I then added a sheet of acetate behind the front panel. I thought this would work nicely for the windows, as well as giving the treat bag extra stability. I cut the top off the glassine bag and adhered the back of it, to the back panel of the treat bag, with tape runner.
I took the 'happy holidays' stamp from the main kit stamp set and stamped this on to more Hero Hues Dove White Cardstock with Intens-ified Black Ink. I then cut it out using the smallest of the Tag Infinity Dies, cutting the hole reinforcer from Hero Hues Cranberry Cardstock. I threaded twine through the top of the tag and then tied this around the roof pieces to hold the bag shut. I love that the roof piece acts as handles for the treat bag!
The wreath and plants were added to the front of the bag with foam tape and the letters popped through the letterbox and adhered with Precision Glue. Although this did take a little time to create, I definitely feel that it was worth it and will bring a smile to someone's face. You could even decorate the front of the house for different occasions.
Here is a look at the treat bag with the candy inside. I created the treat bag so that the door will open, but I did not make a feature of that. However, you definitely could and it would be fun to be able to peek through to see what is inside the bag!
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100 Responses
Rosemary Paul
Lovely idea for a Christmas Eve treat to hold the kids until Santa arrives. I didn’t have time this year to make my own crackers, and I didn’t like any available in the stores, which was the reason I started making my own 4 years ago. Except for no place to hide the popper, I think this will be wonderful for everyone to have at their places for dinner. Everyone will miss the pop, but I got the paper hats, jokes, puzzles, toys and fortune telling fish ready to be loaded in!
I wonde how I could use the rooh & chimney die in a card too? Anyone have an idea?
Lori
So awesome, I can’t wait to create this for family members! Ty!
Terri Linderkamp
What a great idea!
Karin W
Adorable card!! I am so excited for this kit!
Josmary
Oh wow this is so fabulous man hero arts really knocked out of the park with this one. What an awesome kit.
Daniela Polidoro
It’s so beautifully delicate!
catharina worthington
Your card is beautiful and perfect and simple saying for the holidays.
Mateja M
Such a great idea. And I would love to have a house with such an entrance. Beautiful colouring.
Terrie
Wonderful treat bag! Who wouldn’t be thrilled to receive it!
Charlene Cisler
What a fun idea, and so worth the time creating it! It’s fabulous.
Laura
Neat card
Madeline L
Love the treat bag! Can’t wait to see the whole kit!
K. Eley
A treat bag! What a fantastic idea with the kit! Love seeing ideas for using these kits that aren’t just cards! Beautiful!
Monica Croteau
That is such a fun fold! I love all the detail of the stamps and the dies!
JANIS LITYNSKY
Ohhhh my goodness. Love the colour scheme. And design of this card. Thanks so much for this inspiring card.
L. Harrington
I love the way the greenery was colored!
Janet Trapp
Cute and homey! 💞 Looks intriguing ☺️
Marilyn P
So so clever. A beauty!
Becky Moore
Everything about this card is wonderful!!! TFS
Michele
So cute!! Love that you made something different than a card.
Stefanie White
I can’t believe how versatile this kit is! This card/treat bag is just the cutest idea!
Lee Cockrum
Great idea!!
Diana W
What a great idea! Thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to see the kit in person!
Kathy R
Cute entrance way!
Patsy Armstead
What a great idea! This is the most clever idea for party favors.
Carly
Super cute and creative!
Nicole Rinaldi
I’m really intrigued by your project Michelle. I can’t wait to see this kit!
Tracey Hill
This kit is going to be so fun! So many great images to work with and I haven’t even seen them all yet! Great job on a beautiful card.
Evette Rodriguez
wow! just absolutely wow!
Sandy Small
What a cute gift bag! It would make a really great package for a housewarming gift.
Kerri S
I just love this idea 😍
Lori Poffenroth
This is so cute. What an awesome die! I can think of so many uses for it and can hardly wait for the full reveal.
Marisela Delgado
Awesome card idea!
Glenna
Really like the unique look of this bag! I love the use of the set in such a different manner. Thanks.
Joan
Lovely card. Thank you for sharing.
Joni52
Love this door! Great holiday image.
NCDonna
The images and dies from this reveal look like this is the biggest kit yet! Gorgeous treat bag!
Carol L.
The detail on the door is just amazing – it looks so realistic that you want to open it and walk in! And to use it to make a bag shows versatility.
Tina z.
Wow, I love this bag.
Lesley B
This treat bag is amazing. Well worth the time and creativity!
Greta H
I’ve never made anything like this—great project!
Kathy D.
What a cleaver idea! This idea can be used year round as a “Welcome to the Neighborhood” card and treat for new neighbors. Just leave off the Christmas items and colors and replace with the appropriate seasonal colors. Can’t wait to see the remainder of the kit!
Kathy D.
What a cute idea! I do a lot of baking at Christmas time and I know I’ll use this fantastic idea. Hummm…maybe even use the dies as a template to cut my dough out by hand…..can’t wait to try this out.
Delores Oster
Lovin the bag idea. Lots of fun ideas
Stephanie B
What a great idea with the treat bag. This kit will definitely get the creative juices flowing!
Lauralee Cosgrove
These would make incredible neighbor gifts this year! I’m loving this front door die.
3 Happy Critters
How clever! Wonderful idea. Thanks!
Jessica Williams
This is such a cute idea!! I’m loving this die cut.
Tani K
Such an awesome idea for a gift bag. This is a great kit!
Maryjo L Monterosso
The door is so lovely and you have chose such a unique way to create a treat bag. Stunning. I love how the roof piece acts as the handle to the bag. Great work. Very creative.
Aisha Roberts
This is so cute and clever. I love this idea. Thanks for sharing.
Martha Berry
What a cute idea for a little gift! Michelle was so clever to make a gift bag using the door dies to decorate the paper bag. Having made haunted house cards recently, I can attest that placing the dies, etc can be time consuming. But how fabulous for a special person who appreciates your hard work!
Shannon
What a lovely way to package up a sweet surprise!
Dee Earnshaw
this is such an amazing idea – love this creativity :)
Phoebe
Such a cute treat bag!
Nana Griffin
What a great idea making a treat bag. Always need new ideas for different uses.
Concepcion Diaz
What a cute way to send a treat to someone, love the idea! ❤️
LBSue
A treat bag to display throughout the holidays! Stunning!
Rosemary D
what a clever and beautiful way to use all the supplies in the kit! love it!
Mindy Eggen
what a fantastic idea and unique way to present a gift!
Bernadette L
Wow can’t wait to see this kit! This 8s a great treat bag! So detailed!
Bernadette L
Wow can’t wait to see this kit! This 8s a great treat bag! So detailed!
Faye
Love this door! Love the way it opens to stand. Great composition!
Maureen
The store looks like it Can be used for so many occasions. Love it!
Maureen
How clever and original!
Lori Collins
So creative! This kit looks like it can be so versatile. I see this for all the seasons.
Betty Dean
Love the treat bag idea! So cute! I always love stamps and dies featuring a front door at Christmas! This die can be used through the seasons!
Theresa
So cute
MandaLJ
What a beautiful gift bag! Love the little letters hanging out of the mail slot!
Ceil N.
What a great great idea!
Paula Schuessler
I cant wait to see the full release including the add ons. So cute!
KellyinID
Oh 😍 love this Christmas door..Wow can’t wait to see more of it.
Sally Edwards
So imaginative, coloured beautifully, a great gift idea!
Mary
What a darling idea for a treat bag. I love the detailed description. What an inspiration.
Rebecca Attwood
What a gorgeous project – great to see the versatility of these dies for more than just cards.
Vikki H
How fun and original!
Rebecca
This looks like a lot of fun!
Elaine Wood
Fantastic idea love this treat bag
Andrea B
What an adorable treat bag! Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks.
RosieJ
I didn’t know the door has hinges so it can open and close. That really opens up more possibilities with this die set. No pun intended. Lol. Love this set and imagine the beautiful doors you can create.
Becky Schepers
Great treat bag. Love this idea
Tamra Barnes
What a brilliant idea! Can’t wait to play with this fantastic kit!
Marilee DeMars
That is a wonderful card idea!
Narda
Such lovely details make this an exception scene!
Daniella Loubeau
That’s so beautiful and I can’t wait to be able to make this.
Brian Poteraj
What a great collection. The house is just great for gifts.
Sharon Gullikson
I make a lot of treat containers for people. I would love to make some of these!
Helen
Thanks for sharing this delightful project, Michelle. The house-front scene is amazing!
Maggie E
Love the colors and the textures!
Janet Sisk
What a cute idea! Love it. Thanks for the inspiration. :D
Melanie Parnell
Just beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration.
Miriam
Fabulous take on this one— the glassine bag is perfect!
Barb Ford
Love these traditional stamps. Great job! TFS
Nancy B
What a great kit. Compliments the Oct 2019 MMH nicely.
Jana Yeager
So excited for the great ideas! Making plans for cards already!
Yolanda Gonzalez
Very cute bag.TFS
Kial
That greenery is amazing!
Hilde Larsen aka. Tindaloo
LOVE the treat bag idea!
Dawn
That’s an unusual card and beautiful too. ☺️ ❤️❤️
Katie Brooks
This is fantastic!
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