November My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #6 + Giveaway

Christmas Die Cutting MMH November 2019

Nov 03, 2019 Ilina Crouse

It's time for our final countdown peek before the release of the November My Monthly Hero kit! The kit will be available tomorrow, Monday, November 4 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Now let’s join Ilina, who is sharing one more look at this month's cozy kit!

Hi everyone! Ilina here. Christmas is my favorite season for crafting and this month's kit is all about it. The kit has so many possibilities from handmade gift packaging to cards. For today I decided to create a three-fold card using two Dove White top folding note cards and of course the kit.

To make the card I started by die cutting the cover plate die (removed the frame die, so I was left only with the paper layering piece) on the front of one of the two note cards. Once die cut, I colored the front using alcohol based markers.

Once colored I stamped "hello" on the door mat, die cut a wreath, colored and adhered to the door. I trimmed 1/16" from the length of the back of the note card. I added some of the glitter lacquer pen included in the kit to accent the panel. Let it dry.

Take the second note card and trim 1/16" off the bottom of the front of the note card. Turn the note cards so the fold is on the bottom and stamp the images. Additionally stamp the dog on the rug and the stair garland, color and die cut.

Adhere to the stamped panel. Take the two non-decorated sides of the two note cards and adhere together, so the top is opening up (door) and the inside is opening down, to create a three-fold card. Decorate with more glitter lacquer pen and let it dry before closing the card.

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 the comments left across all countdown posts. The winner will be announced first thing Monday morning, November 4, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!

Good luck!

Ilina Crouse

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183 Responses

Selena

November 30, 2019

Is there a video for this? I do not understand the instructions. Also I’d like to know if the brick background is a stamp or hand done. Thank you.

Rosemary Paul

November 19, 2019

I love this card!!
I wish Tonic would give instructions out to their more complicated dies.

Maddalena Stamoulis

November 15, 2019

This is such a cute set. Love the versatility of the stamps. You can make a lot of different cars, tags, gift bags. I can’t wait.

Ashley Goforth

November 10, 2019

Discovered you through Jennifer Mcguire you tube videos. Just getting started with card making and anxious to use your products.

Terri Linderkamp

November 06, 2019

Very nice!

Donna Broadwell

November 05, 2019

Love your YouTube videos of the Christmas cards

Chris S.

November 05, 2019

I ordered the kit this morning and can’t wait to start making cards with it. What a great stamp and die set!

Karin W

November 05, 2019

OH my gosh!! I am absolutely going to CASE this card!!!

Karla Bostic

November 05, 2019

I am always impressed with the Hero Arts kits.

Becky Schepers

November 04, 2019

Another beautiful card.

Ana Cordoba

November 04, 2019

Beautiful card!

Stacia Wilson

November 04, 2019

I hope on the order list still I think I am?

Diana Johnson

November 04, 2019

Another great kit!

Lily

November 04, 2019

So cute love it

Bernadette L

November 04, 2019

Ohhhh I’m so glad to see the add ons this month! I’ve been looking for Holiday Feast stamps for a while now. Awesome. I’m taking another look at these cards. I like all of them. Great job team!

Debbie McKelvey

November 04, 2019

What a beautiful card, great job! I am loving all the sneak peeks.

Kimberly Dorval

November 04, 2019

Another beautiful card

Sheryl

November 04, 2019

Oh my gosh!!! This is going to be too much fun!!! Counting down the minutes to buy! I thought I only liked ocean themed cards but now must do Christmas at home! Your cards are gorgeous and kind!

Linda Crowder

November 04, 2019

A wonderful card today. I am so much into the Christmas spirit this year!! I think it’s from all these beautiful Christmas cards circulating around. And thanks for the chance to win.

Lisa

November 04, 2019

Oh, goodness, what a lovely card! This is a must-have kit; the sleeping pup on the rug and the staircase are too irresistible.

Thank you for a chance to win the November kit.
:-)

Daniela Polidoro

November 04, 2019

This card is gorgeous.

Donna

November 04, 2019

These traditional image are so sweet!! Live the card!

Jo Dryden

November 04, 2019

How cute is that! Love the puppy on the rug!!

Kathy Guerena

November 04, 2019

What a beautiful card! I am so inspired to try one of my own. Thank you for the great inspiration.

Carolyn

November 04, 2019

Attention to details is what Hero Arts is all about. The front door is so elegant and inside the house is warm and inviting. The rich colours enhance the holiday feel.

Marla Trindade

November 04, 2019

What a nice kit for colouring!

Debi Walton

November 04, 2019

Love this card, so much fun. Love having the feeling of getting to glimpse into the front door.
Well done.

Vickie

November 04, 2019

Cozy Christmas card. Can’t wait to play!

Dee Ann Matthews

November 04, 2019

The most beautiful house front on a card with a cozy Christmas inside complete with a relaxing dog!

Toni F

November 04, 2019

Love the brick shadows.

Suzie Dube

November 04, 2019

This card has a warm, welcoming feeling. Beautiful coloring! I love that sleeping puppy.

linda cencelewski

November 04, 2019

What a great idea to use the images inside too! Love it!

Anne H.

November 04, 2019

So very pretty and the colours are spot on! Wonderful and different card!

Lynne

November 04, 2019

So excited to get this kit.

Dale

November 04, 2019

Looks like a must have kit!!!

jill allard

November 04, 2019

thank you for any chance to win this kit so far i need want wish to have it ,, such pretty cards and colors pop

Dixie Howell

November 04, 2019

WHOA, Nellie! You’re imagination with this beautiful kit is unbelievable. You created a down-home scene right out of everyones’ dreams of a perfect Christmas. I bow to your expertise!

Mateja M

November 04, 2019

Wow. Love the way you coloured those doors. So much love and care put into a card. Amazing 😀

K. Eley

November 04, 2019

What an incredible card Ilina! The front is so stunning then the wonderful cozy scene inside!! Yikes, I’m so excited! I bet the add-ons are going to be amazing too!

Marie T

November 04, 2019

The door looks great – such realistic looking wood! Nice design too.

Beth Merrill

November 04, 2019

This looks like such a fun kit to play with. Hero Arts, you continue to knock it out of the park every month with MMH!

Carla Hundley

November 04, 2019

Love the adorable
front door! So inviting.
Lovely living room also.
Carla from Utah

Trina P.

November 04, 2019

Gorgeous front door scene. Such a cool kit.

Charlene Cisler

November 04, 2019

I would be overjoyed to be the recipient of this gorgeous card. Well done!

Elaine Wood

November 04, 2019

Love that front door and the adorable puppy by the tree

Terrie

November 04, 2019

Beautiful card! So many possibilities with this kit!

Madeline L

November 04, 2019

Super cool card! Looking forward to seeing the whole kit tomorrow!

Laura

November 04, 2019

Love this so much, I’ll have to try it when I get this kit.

Ann K.

November 04, 2019

Wow, what a stunning card. That puppy could be used all year-round of course! :)

Shannon

November 04, 2019

Stunning!!! Amazing scene.

Carol Wortman

November 04, 2019

Beautiful card that captures the warmth of the family holiday as the gorgeous door welcomes you in. The shading on the bricks is so realistic. Lovely!

Deborah Cooper

November 04, 2019

Pretty card! What a great kit!

Monica Croteau

November 04, 2019

LOVE the door! So, so cute!

Tamra Barnes

November 04, 2019

Nicely done!

JANIS LITYNSKY

November 04, 2019

Ohhhhhh Christmas Morning. Remembering my Children coming down the Stairs. Thanks so much for the sweet memories.

L. Harrington

November 04, 2019

Fabulous layering of all the elements in one glorious card.

Jan

November 04, 2019

Awesome card. Love this kit and the many ideas you’ve shared with us.

Janet Trapp

November 04, 2019

Cute and homey! 💞 Looks intriguing ☺️ Love the way you put the dog on the rug😉

Jessica Kerr

November 04, 2019

Wow, the shading and dimensions on the door and wall are incredible

Marianna

November 04, 2019

Love your card inside and out!

Christine Rodriguez

November 04, 2019

Wow! Love the realistic bricks…amazing and my favorite is the dog sleeping under the Christmas tree how sweet!! Tfs! I cant wait to see the full kit reveal! Hugs from PA -Christine

Denise Kitts-Wadlow

November 04, 2019

Wow! How beautifully creative. Love that you not only created the outside of the house, which is very inviting, btw. Then, you took your card to the next level, and created the inside of the house as well. Your card screams, warmth, inviting and cozy! I’ll bet the glittery laquer pen really creates alot of sparkle. Beautiful job!!!

Brenda

November 04, 2019

Beautiful card!

Sharon Gullikson

November 03, 2019

The puppy laying by the tree is very sweet. I also love the nice door on the first card. Your shading is wonderful.

Marilyn P

November 03, 2019

Love the doorway. It says “come on in”, Beautiful card.

Eileen Peters

November 03, 2019

I’m so excited for this homey Christmas Kit!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful card.

Brian Poteraj

November 03, 2019

The homey scene is great. I like how you included the stairway.

Cheyenne Oliva

November 03, 2019

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

Margaret R

November 03, 2019

This issue pretty! I love how the scene is continued on the inside.

Deneen Wilson

November 03, 2019

Your cards will sell the kits. Awesome work!!🎨🖌️👩‍🎨

Heidi H

November 03, 2019

Beautiful watercoloring. Can hardly wait to see the entire kit revealed!

Michele

November 03, 2019

Love that the card features the inside and the outside of the house!! So cool. Can’t wait to see what else is in the kit.

Linda H.

November 03, 2019

Wow! Beautiful card! Inside and out. Looking forward to this kit. Thanks!

Stefanie White

November 03, 2019

This card is fantastic! Wow!

Maureen

November 03, 2019

Inside and out – what a great card!

Lee Cockrum

November 03, 2019

I love the staircase!!

Pamella Albright

November 03, 2019

Wow Ilina! That is an awesome tri fold card. I really think the front door die is my favorite from everything I’ve seen so far; loved how you added even more to it 😊👍

Renee

November 03, 2019

WOW!!!
I love every element of this card 😍

Gail O'Keefe

November 03, 2019

I love animals in my layouts and this is beautiful!

Jodi Warren

November 03, 2019

That is a great idea. Love the look of opening the house to see the scene inside. Terrific card!

Helen Gullett

November 03, 2019

Love love love love your cards, Ilina!
They are gorgeous and inspiring.

lee

November 03, 2019

I love the nice sentiments and the cute scene!

Rosemary D

November 03, 2019

beautiful and creative design! can’t wait to see this new kit!

Betty Dean

November 03, 2019

I love the versatility in this door die! I can’t wait to see the entire kit and add ons!

Stacey Kowbel

November 03, 2019

Such a fabulous card Ilina! Love that there is such a beautiful scene inside!

Hanksy

November 03, 2019

Great card…so much potential open up to use this door for various occasions and cards!

Susan McRae

November 03, 2019

Such a welcoming and elegant door and the inside of the card is a wonderful surprise.

Diana W

November 03, 2019

Another amazing card idea!! The outdoor scene and indoor scene on one card is an awesome idea!

Diana W

November 03, 2019

Another amazing card idea!! The outdoor scene and indoor scene on one card is an awesome idea!

Judy Hall

November 03, 2019

What a cute card

Kathy R

November 03, 2019

I like the hidden scene behind door.

Cynthia Cole

November 03, 2019

This holiday card is sensational!

Patsy Armstead

November 03, 2019

I had to read about this card a couple of times to understand what you did. It’s a twofer! I love the concept. It’s very well planned. I would love to make a card inspired by your example. Thanks for sharing!

Marg

November 03, 2019

What a great idea to put a scene on the inside of the card. It looks wonderful.

Tracey Hill

November 03, 2019

I am very excited about this kit! I love everything I have seen so far. Beautiful card.

Leanne in Cali

November 03, 2019

Wow, very nice! I love the front of your card. That door and the background and details are gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing with us.

Nicole Rinaldi

November 03, 2019

I love this card, with the front door, then scene inside!

Kimberly T.

November 03, 2019

So much detail in this card. It looks great!!!

Lyndi

November 03, 2019

I love this card so much! Can’t wait to try it st home.

Andrea B

November 03, 2019

This is such a creative card! I love all the details. Beautiful work!

Mindy Eggen

November 03, 2019

beautiful card front and love the inside of the card!

Carly

November 03, 2019

Love this card! Its so cute!

Evette Rodriguez

November 03, 2019

How creative!!! A little extra work sure but so worth it for your loved one receiving the card. d

KerrynM

November 03, 2019

Wow, love your card and the inside looks gorgeous.

Cindy

November 03, 2019

Nice use of layers

Mary Holshouser

November 03, 2019

Fantastic card. Love the pretty front door scene.
Then you go to the inside of the card and you see
the view of the stairs and tree. Puppy looks
happy on his rug. thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

Sandy Small

November 03, 2019

Very cozy! It looks like you could open the door and see the scene inside!

Celeste Cassino

November 03, 2019

This is a great card. I like how the outside/inside of the card are like the outside/inside of a house. Fun!

Darlene

November 03, 2019

Ilina. I love how you kept the mood growing. Excited for tomorrow. Thanks

Amy Cooley

November 03, 2019

Two beautiful cards! I especially love the front door scene. Looking forward to this new kit.

Andre M.

November 03, 2019

Lovely colouring on these fun cards.

Kerri S

November 03, 2019

Also love this idea – cannot wait for this kit to be released 🎉🍾🎉🍾🎉🍾

Louise Coviello

November 03, 2019

I love this kit. I can’t wait to get my hands on it. Love the details you added including the lacquer you added to the bows.

Seema Raja

November 03, 2019

This kit has such unique elements for scene building – can’t wait for this release!

Paula Schuessler

November 03, 2019

I really love the 3 fold idea. Great job!

Marisela Delgado

November 03, 2019

Cute card

Lori Poffenroth

November 03, 2019

The cover die is really nice and I love your colouring on the door. I’m excited for the full reveal.

Gabriella Bell

November 03, 2019

Oh this door looks pretty too, So nice and inviting. I am amazed by what wonderful talent I see on your blog consistently.

Steffi H.

November 03, 2019

I just love the door cover plate die. And the in-house scene with the dreaming bowed dog in front of the Christmas tree.

Amy Saxon

November 03, 2019

That large die is amazing, I can’t wait for the full reveal!!

Rachel

November 03, 2019

What a wonderful card! Everything is just perfect Love your use of color with the scenes.

Anne Pappas

November 03, 2019

I was waiting for a pupper stamp and here it is!

Joyce Foose

November 03, 2019

That door die is so perfect. Hero Arts and you ladies who create the beautiful cards have outdone yourselves. Thank you for the inspirations you share.

Golda

November 03, 2019

Wow! There’s a lot to this beautiful card, but it really is great.

Shirley Wallen

November 03, 2019

I love that so much of this kit can be used after Christmas.

Gail Fort-Cathey

November 03, 2019

Gorgeous card! There is so much dimension. I can hardly wait to see the full reveal!!

Joan

November 03, 2019

What an awesome card!!

Christine Eck

November 03, 2019

LThis is fabulous! I absolutely love the added touch of the finished interior. And the idea that I can decorate my own front door is absolutely enticing!

Virginia Ellison

November 03, 2019

Gorgeous card Ilina !!!! I can hardly wait for the full reveal tomorrow….. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work….

Diana Morrison

November 03, 2019

Wow beautiful card. Can’t wait until tomorrow.

Kathy A

November 03, 2019

Very cleaver and homey

Eva

November 03, 2019

That‘s a wonderful card – I would love to get this cozy hugs!

Glenna

November 03, 2019

How beautiful! Really love the serenity of the card.

Barbara-Jean

November 03, 2019

That door die is really something! Great work! The cozy hugs card sends a real feeling of warmth!

Will be looking forward to seeing the whole kit tomorrow and of course would love to win it!

Barbara Woodard

November 03, 2019

What a clever card idea!!!!

Lauralee Cosgrove

November 03, 2019

I am so in love with this door! This classic Christmas look is a must for me.

Sharron Gregory

November 03, 2019

Fabulous trifold design! Love your wood stained door and that cool doorknob. This is such an exciting set and I keep thinking of all the uses for these awesome elements. So excited to see the full reveal!!

Julie Shetler

November 03, 2019

This card is very original. I really think I am going to like this kit.

Beverly Robinson

November 03, 2019

What a clever card! Looking forward to Monday.

Catherine N

November 03, 2019

Lovely card. beautiful coloring. How did you do the doorknob?

Jane A McBee

November 03, 2019

The background die is amazing. I love the effect.

Joni52

November 03, 2019

Love the coloring on the door! Fabulous!

Bonnie

November 03, 2019

Great designs and many color variations!! Love it!!

Julie

November 03, 2019

This kit looks great! Can’t wait to see the whole thing!

Karen L Hetherington

November 03, 2019

This is a lovely trifold card. I know this kit will be fun to use for the holidays.

Michele W

November 03, 2019

Love your tri-fold card! Such a clever idea and a great way to use this set. Thanks for sharing!

Tanna lohouse

November 03, 2019

Love how this card was made with the door on the outside and the staircase and tree on the inside!! Stunning!!

Nelissa Winters

November 03, 2019

Love this card, the outside is beautiful, then you get such a treat inside.

MandaLJ

November 03, 2019

What a beautiful card! I feel I could run my fingers over those bricks and the door!

NCDonna

November 03, 2019

Love that staircase! AND there’s both a cat AND a dog!!! Can’t wait ’til tomorrow!

Janis

November 03, 2019

Yassss!

Toni L

November 03, 2019

How charming. This kit is so Christmas traditional it will make gorgeous cards.

Lauren Z.

November 03, 2019

I love your card. Looks as though you open then door and go inside. Great idea. Loving this months theme!

Pamela Shea

November 03, 2019

This is my favorite card. Love it.

Neha Mahajan

November 03, 2019

The door looks so real. The wreath is so beautiful. Lovely card.

IRENE PAGE

November 03, 2019

I love the interior of this card. It’s unexpected.

Becca Yahrling

November 03, 2019

What a delightful card – inside & out.

Carol L.

November 03, 2019

A lot of love (and details!) went into this card! Amazing idea, coloring and inspiration!

Meg Szewczak

November 03, 2019

Absolutely love this!

Lindar C

November 03, 2019

I just love this large die, I can hardly wait for the full reveal. Lovely card.

Sue Manning

November 03, 2019

What a gorgeous card. The picture has so much dimension and warmth !
Great job and a very nice kit

Susan Petersen

November 03, 2019

Nice use of three cover die.

Katie M

November 03, 2019

Way too cute!!

Juana Vega

November 03, 2019

Love the welcome on the mat, I am so looking forward to this kit.

Julia D.

November 03, 2019

Such a lovely card, Ilina! Love the coloring and the cozy little scenes you created. Can’t wait to get my hands on this kit! Thank you for the chance to win!!